HIII!! I am looking for a wedding/reception venue in the Queens/Long Island, NY area for Sept. 14, 2013 and about 150 guests. I am on a very strict budget for the entire wedding, so I am looking for a venue that is willing to take that into consideration. It is an Caribbean Indian/American style wedding w/ Indian wear for the religious ceremony (Muslim) and a wedding dress for the reception, so there needs to be a bridal changing area. I would like something around $20-$25/pp. I can go as high at maybe $30-40/pp if I have no other choice.. maybe!!! Nothing too fancy.. But clean with good service, a good reputation, and friendly staff. My idea so far is finger foods/cocktail, buffet-style dinner, with sodas and water being served. We haven't decided what we will do with the bar yet, either no bar at all, a cash bar (or is that too tacky?), a limited bar. Catering Halal food is a must and if not allowing some off premise catering as well as in-house catering. What is included in quoted costs? What hidden extras will there be i.e. taxes, service, gratuity, decorations, space fee.. etc.? If someone used a reasonably priced hall that they can recommend, please do. Any and all help or advice would be greatly appreciated.. I am so lost!! Thank you!
kaw2be
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Look into the Knights of Columbus in Seaford, I think they're also called Memorare Caterers. DOn't know much but they might not break the bank and it doesn't look like a typical KOC hall
kaw2be
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Deleted, double post, sorry!
jassy119
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For the amount u are looking to spend, you are better off checking out restaurants with private rooms. Or looking into places that rent space and you bring in your own food. I dont think any RH you are going to find $25pp. Also try checking into all inclusive venues like Ariana Waterfalls. I know there are a cpl other ones but dint rem the names. Good luck.
JuneBug86
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I agree with the restaurant idea although that might be hard for you if you're inviting 150 guests. Most private rooms don't hold that many people. You're best bet might be going to a knights of Columbus or some sort of civic center like what another bride suggested. You can order food to your liking and set it up there. HTH!
lauren1802
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although it has pink walls and is set behind a shopping center, the KOC in ENPT is relatively cheap and we had a great time there for my mothers 60th birthday. the layout is such that you could have cocktail hour in one room & dinner in another. it may be a bit small.
