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HELP! I need to pick a reception hall on a budget!

cw0904 Posted: Jul 31, 2003 11:43 AM+

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Posted: Jul 31, 2003 11:43 AM

Re: HELP! I need to pick a reception hall on a budget!

I would definitely suggest possibly switching the month first. April through October are the peak months for weddings.
Choosing a Friday night over Saturday helps too.
We had our engagement party at the Coral House and it was about $48pp in April but on Good Friday so we got March's rate b/c of the holiday. I would highly recommend CH. Some people here didn't like CH, but honestly, there will always be a few that won't be happy regardless of what situation. We loved the place when we visited and that was our decision maker. Food was great, place is wonderful. I suggest you take a visit and meet with Kristen. She is a sweetie pie.
I would also suggest visiting the Scotto Brother locations. Swan Club may be good too.
Good Luck on your decision.

Julybaby Posted: Jul 31, 2003 11:54 AM+

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Posted: Jul 31, 2003 11:54 AM

Re: HELP! I need to pick a reception hall on a budget!

We paid $57pp at the Swan Club for a July Saturday afternoon wedding. I was also quoted under $80 at the Stewart Manor Country Club. Look into a Friday night or Sunday afternoon wedding - they will generally be less expensive. Also, avoid the fall months. When we looked at reception halls, we were told by several places that the fall months were the most popular and therefore most expensive. Good luck!

shellyesq Posted: Jul 31, 2003 12:03 PM+

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Posted: Jul 31, 2003 12:03 PM

Re: HELP! I need to pick a reception hall on a budget!

Hello Ladies! Thank you so much for all of your posts. You gave me some great ideas. We are considering moving our wedding from August. We are planning to get married on Sunday evening (which is not so desireable). We are looking for places close to Nassau County or in Nassau because most of our friends are coming in from the City and don't have cars. You have also given me some great negotiation tactics. Keep them coming!

VickiC Posted: Jul 31, 2003 12:34 PM+

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Posted: Jul 31, 2003 12:34 PM

Re: HELP! I need to pick a reception hall on a budget!

Actually, we got married in August, and it was one of the cheaper months - by at least $20/head in some places. If we would have waited until Sept/Oct, our PP increased anywhere from $15-25pp. We also got married on a Sunday evening, and that also helped to save us money, and you may have better luck with some of the more popular vendors since most weddings are on a Saturday.

wacky Posted: Jul 31, 2003 03:28 PM+

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Posted: Jul 31, 2003 03:28 PM

Re: HELP! I need to pick a reception hall on a budget!

BUMP FOR MISH MOSH

yabbobay Posted: Jul 31, 2003 04:41 PM+

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Posted: Jul 31, 2003 04:41 PM

Re: HELP! I need to pick a reception hall on a budget!

Swan Club
Crest Hollow Country Club

isopodi Posted: Jul 31, 2003 05:28 PM+

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Posted: Jul 31, 2003 05:28 PM

Re: HELP! I need to pick a reception hall on a budget!

If you are flexible with the time of year that you want to get married, you should definately be able to get something under $80. We got the Watermill in Smithtown for $69.99 per head + tax and gratuity for our February 15th wedding.

jeholohan Posted: Jul 31, 2003 05:40 PM+

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Posted: Jul 31, 2003 05:40 PM

Re: HELP! I need to pick a reception hall on a budget!

Middle Island Country Club
Its the same price any month of the yr
For a sat night with tax and grut 5 hour party comes to 79.00 dollars a person on a sat night 66.00 on fri or sunday , package includes cake centerpeices etc and you can get married on the golf course

JCbride2B Posted: Jul 31, 2003 06:05 PM+

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Posted: Jul 31, 2003 06:05 PM

Re: HELP! I need to pick a reception hall on a budget!

we were quoted $75 for may at john anthony's which is only 10 minutes or so outside nassau.

butterfly20 Posted: Jul 31, 2003 06:11 PM+

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Posted: Jul 31, 2003 06:11 PM

Re: HELP! I need to pick a reception hall on a budget!

hope this helps..
i was looking at a saterday night in november..
all prices + tax and grat..
Manor east $58.
Verdi's $60
Milleridge Carraige(smaller one) $65
Stewart Manor CC $69.
New Hyde park Inn $60
Koenigs $54.
Leonards $80
Sand Castle $90

ThongLori Posted: Jul 31, 2003 08:21 PM+

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Posted: Jul 31, 2003 08:21 PM

Re: HELP! I need to pick a reception hall on a budget!

try the georgae washington manor! a co-worker of mine had her wedding there and LOVED IT! it is in your price range.

kaangel217 Posted: Jul 31, 2003 08:32 PM+

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Posted: Jul 31, 2003 08:32 PM

Re: HELP! I need to pick a reception hall on a budget!

The Meadow Club is where I'm getting married in April the price pp is 80 thats with taxes and such.

esmerelda Posted: Jul 31, 2003 08:34 PM+

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Posted: Jul 31, 2003 08:34 PM

Re: HELP! I need to pick a reception hall on a budget!

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holly231 Posted: Jul 31, 2003 08:39 PM+

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Posted: Jul 31, 2003 08:39 PM

Re: HELP! I need to pick a reception hall on a budget!

I am getting married at Country Gardens at East Wind in October, Sunday night, and its under 75 (including the tax and grat)

GOod Luck!

maysie18 Posted: Jul 31, 2003 10:28 PM+

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Posted: Jul 31, 2003 10:28 PM

Re: HELP! I need to pick a reception hall on a budget!

Another way you can try to work it is find the place you like & see if they have cheaper rates on Friday or Sunday evening. Or if you're game & wanna be creative maybe an afternoon reception.

juju Posted: Aug 03, 2003 01:47 AM+

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Posted: Aug 03, 2003 01:47 AM

Re: HELP! I need to pick a reception hall on a budget!

any of the scotto brothers. Fox Hollow, Chateu Briand, Westbury Manor have great prices!

julybride444 Posted: Aug 03, 2003 02:28 AM+

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Posted: Aug 03, 2003 02:28 AM

Re: HELP! I need to pick a reception hall on a budget!

How about a cocktail party rather than a sit down, at the Nassau County Museum of Art, or the Queens County Farm?

aliasPook Posted: Aug 03, 2003 08:38 AM+

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Posted: Aug 03, 2003 08:38 AM

Re: HELP! I need to pick a reception hall on a budget!

I am getting married on a Sunday night in February at John Anthony's, and they have a gret winter package...FM me if you would like more info.

Jenn524 Posted: Aug 03, 2003 08:44 AM+

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Posted: Aug 03, 2003 08:44 AM

Re: HELP! I need to pick a reception hall on a budget!

Look into a Saturday afternoon wedding as well. You'll be surprised how less expensive it is. There are tons of catering places that offer great prices when it's not a saturday night wedding.