Re: Looking for an inexpensive but nice reception site

Our Oct '03 reception was at the Stewart Manor Country Clue and WE LOVED IT!!!!!! Granted, the price was right, great food and service. We just loved the 'country home' feeling we got as soon as we walked in the door. We're not into the brassy, glitzy places you tend to find on LI.

I say go for it. You won't be sorry!!!

Donna
10/5/03

FM if you have any more questions/concerns.

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Posted by ssdbk

The following places had good prices without looking cheap at all:

Hamlet introductory rates for the new location
Larkfield Manor
Chateau La Mer
Giorgios
WIndows on the Lake
2 star menu at Milleridge Cottage (Saturday night was a lot though)
Sans Souci was also pretty reasonable

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I have a question for you.... What are you trying to say that the places she is looking at look cheap?

Because let me tell you I am getting married at the Huntington Townhouse and it was one of the most beautiful places I have looked at.

Before I made my decision on the hall I went looking at about 20 different halls and none of them could compare to the room I have, as well as the service....

In the future I would re-think the wording to your posts before you hit the reply button...

Re: Looking for an inexpensive but nice reception site

I am going to go to the Huntington Townhouse as well. Any advice?? I heard it is nice.

Thanks to all of the ladies who have replied to my question! It has truly helped me.

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My aunt did the all inclusive thing at Brentwood Country Club five years ago and it was very nice. I think Holbrook Country Club does the same - ?

I went to look at Smithtown Country Club and really didn't like it.

I got married in February of last year and was able to get an amazing deal. I also looked at Miller Place Country Club and it was about $68pp, but they were throwing in everything but the kitchen sink and we didn't even try to negotiate because I picked somewhere else. I'm sure you could get them down from there.

If you have any questions about getting married in teh winter, feel free to FM!

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I don't know where you live, but for a classy, yet inexpensive place we couldn't beat the Knights of Columbus Banquet Hall in Oceanside. I know what you're thinking, but it's not your typical KOfC at all. they have a banquet hall upstairs that seats 300 and it's beautiful.

We only priced for a four hour party because it's a vow renewal, not a 'wedding', but the booklet I got came with the menus for the weddings packages. 4 hours with open bar and buffet is costing us around $30 pp on a Saturday and their tax and gratuity is much lower than the 18% that other places charge. they also include the coffee/liquor service that a lot of places charge you extra for and Cake and Centerpieces are INCLUDED !!!! For a wedding, if it's sit down dinner and cocktail hour you're probably looking at less than $50 per person.

I have been to a wedding at the Coral HOuse and although it's inexpensive, you get what you pay for there. It was cheap! There were too many other events at the same time, the food sucked as did the drinks!

I too am on a very tight budget, but insist on quality. Best of luck to you. If you have any other questions, feel free to FM me.

Re: Looking for an inexpensive but nice reception site

I forgot to mention that it's June also. Obviously, if you can be flexible about your day of the week and season then you'll save anywhere, but I brought up the KofC because its' a good deal no matter what day or time.

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Posted by cloddy

I don't know where you live, but for a classy, yet inexpensive place we couldn't beat the Knights of Columbus Banquet Hall in Oceanside. I know what you're thinking, but it's not your typical KOfC at all. they have a banquet hall upstairs that seats 300 and it's beautiful.

We only priced for a four hour party because it's a vow renewal, not a 'wedding', but the booklet I got came with the menus for the weddings packages. 4 hours with open bar and buffet is costing us around $30 pp on a Saturday and their tax and gratuity is much lower than the 18% that other places charge. they also include the coffee/liquor service that a lot of places charge you extra for and Cake and Centerpieces are INCLUDED !!!! For a wedding, if it's sit down dinner and cocktail hour you're probably looking at less than $50 per person.

I have been to a wedding at the Coral HOuse and although it's inexpensive, you get what you pay for there. It was cheap! There were too many other events at the same time, the food sucked as did the drinks!

I too am on a very tight budget, but insist on quality. Best of luck to you. If you have any other questions, feel free to FM me.

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Thank you for the insult since I got married at the Coral house and its funny that my wedding video shows the guests eating and drinking the whole night and almost all of our guests stayed to the end..they must throw one lousy party.

If you insist on quality..then try using quality words..words that can help other brides not berate those who made a choice different than yours.

Re: Looking for an inexpensive but nice reception site

Thatched Cottage is pretty good price wise.

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Hey Myasmom, I missed seeing you on the boards for a while now. Hope all is well.

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Posted by JP&EP

Hey Myasmom, I missed seeing you on the boards for a while now. Hope all is well.

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Hi lady,
I know I have been sick and just popped in today to see how things were going with everyone.

Your engagement pics look beautiful.

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Posted by JP&EP

Hey Myasmom, I missed seeing you on the boards for a while now. Hope all is well.

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Hi lady,
I know I have been sick and just popped in today to see how things were going with everyone.

Your engagement pics look beautiful.

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Thanks.l I can finally say I'm getting married next year. Hope you are feeling better.

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The year will fly by faster than you think

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Posted by Theatrimelz

Hi all,

I am recently engaged and looking for an inexpensive site to have my ceremony/reception on Long Island. I am on a pretty limited budget. If you have any ideas or suggestions, please include the pricing per person if you know it.

Also, does anyone have any opinions and pricing about the following:

Coral House
Stewart Manor Country Club
Huntington Townhouse
Verdi's of Westbury
Smithtown Country Club
Plainview Holiday Inn

THANKS SO MUCH!!!

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I am getting married at Verdi's and they beautiful rooms and will work with your budget.

The Huntington Townhouse is very nice as well as is Stewart Manor country club. I do not know about the the other two places you listed.

With all these place you can't go wrong and they do not look 'cheap' at all. Go for yourself and decide what you like.

BTW, I checked out the KNC and is very nice, but certainly not better looking or better quaity than any of the places you are inquiring about.

Also, you would be surprised how many of these halls are affordable if you are willing to negotiate the wedding day. So, don't give up.

If I may be of any further help, let me know.

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Tall Grass Country Club

Janet is great...$59 pp

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Re: Looking for an inexpensive but nice reception site

I'm getting married at Jericho Terrace on a Friday night in late May and am not paying a lot. I know if you do a daytime wedding it's even less...Good luck!