BBQ Reception??

MaureenM618 Posted: May 29, 2007 03:03 PM

BBQ Reception??

We are considering having our wedding at the Patchogue Shores Community Center. It's located in a private community right in front of the beach. Do you think it would be tacky to have a BBQ reception?? I'm looking into caterers and a BBQ menu seems like the most affordable option. We will have our ceremony on the beach, so maybe we can just go for a more casual theme. What do you girls think?? Also looking for recommendations for affordable off-site caterers. Thanks!!

alison1daland Posted: May 29, 2007 03:05 PM

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FH always said he wanted a 'Beer and a BBQ' reception... i think it is great, especially if you love a casual feel. (I still won't give in to him yet, though, lol)

Just make sure you have tents and stuff on hand for bad weather, and extra port-a-pottys if you need them!

MaureenM618 Posted: May 29, 2007 03:08 PM

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Well it is an indoor building. Here's some pics. I'm sure it has bathrroms. I was thinking that they can cook outside and then it can be served inside buffet style

Kerrycec Posted: May 29, 2007 03:16 PM

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What about a clam boat? I think its more weddingish than a BBQ.

melbalalala Posted: May 29, 2007 03:18 PM

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I had my day-after lunch at Tennessee Jack's BBQ restaurant in East Islip.

The food was AMAZING. I know they do catering on and off-site....

znycgirl Posted: May 29, 2007 03:38 PM

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It sounds delicious & like lots of fun.
Who DOESN'T LOVE a bbq...and on the beach! esp if you need to save some $$$ this will be the best food for the $.

bonch20 Posted: May 29, 2007 03:42 PM

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The Pavilion in Sunken Meadow is right on the beach too. You might want to check them out!

menc Posted: May 29, 2007 04:12 PM

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I think it is a great idea. I know Andrews catering has a whole BBQ set-up asnd the prices are very reasonable.

Kara and Todd Posted: May 29, 2007 04:21 PM

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I think it's a great idea and it'll be memorable! A casual wedding would be tons of fun!!

Chanwich Posted: May 29, 2007 04:28 PM

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Thats exactly what I want to do too! I haven't started looking yet, but I know that Lessing's has an extensive BBQ menu, they also have Luau and clam bake menu's as well if you wanted to add anything like that on. They cater all over the place.
I think a BBQ great idea and it will be SO much fun. Im sure tons of people would love a laid back BBQ wedding. Good luck!!!

rkl1130 Posted: May 29, 2007 04:30 PM

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I think that's a great idea--it's fun and casual and will be memorable. It also has so many possibilities to make it a fabulous day.

MaureenM618 Posted: May 29, 2007 04:35 PM

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Thanks!! I just needed some reassurance. I'll run it by my FH and see what he thinks. Thanks for the recommendations for catering. I'll look into pricing and menus. The clam boat would be a great idea but FH is allergic to shellfish, maybe we can add it on to the BBQ. Hmmm...sounds interesting a beach & BBQ wedding. It'll definately be a little different and much easier on our bank accounts.