Brunch Wedding Receptions

LIPrincess00 Posted: Jul 31, 2003 04:09 PM

Brunch Wedding Receptions

Has anyone ever been to or heard of a Sunday wedding reception brunch? Especially if it was held at either Danfords, Irish Coffee Pub or Chateu Le Mer. I was thinking I would do this for about 60-70 people, have a DJ and go semi-formal. Any comments would be welcome. Thank you.

dino1109 Posted: Jul 31, 2003 04:15 PM

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Sounds good to me- remember its your day- the way you want it!

SeptemberBride03 Posted: Jul 31, 2003 04:19 PM

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I love going to weddings that aren't the norm. I think its a great idea!

paintbrush91 Posted: Jul 31, 2003 10:32 PM

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I went to one, at one of your mentioned places. I thought it was a great idea. But the place was overbooked. They were literly moving tables for the afternoon party into the room before our wedding was cleared out. I felt bad for the bride. She was just 'pushed' right out!

Make sure you find out when the afternoon party is planned for...that it doesn't almost overlap!

allure Posted: Jul 31, 2003 10:33 PM

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This is a Terrific idea

prncssrachel Posted: Jul 31, 2003 10:34 PM

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When I was looking at reception sites, I noticed a few were offering this, so I think it's a great idea!

AmyKay Posted: Aug 02, 2003 08:22 PM

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I didn't have a brunch wedding, but mine was early on a sunday.
The weddding cermony was at 11:30 to Noon then everyone went to the cocktail hour right after.
If guests got there early, they had tea, coffee and muffins out.

The Original 2nd-time-around Posted: Aug 02, 2003 08:30 PM

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LIPrincess..I have thought of the same thing. I think it's a great idea! Did you try the Meadow Club or Three Village Inn??

I have been to Danfords for brunch, but not a brunch wedding. They have a very good brunch.

cluelessbride Posted: Aug 02, 2003 08:36 PM

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I have never been to one, but it sounds lovely! I think Danfords would be especially nice b/c it is on the water, and in general has a nice feel to it.

I went to an e-party at Irish Coffee Pub once and was not impressed. Have never been to Chateau La Mer.

Another nice place is Smithtown Landing. They have 3 buildings, and one in particular I thought was very charming - the Nisseqougue room.

Let us know how your plans progress.

dandj Posted: Aug 03, 2003 10:14 AM

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I went to a brunch wedding at the Carlton in Eisenhower park... which was nice - the food was delicious, except there was no music so I definitely suggest a DJ.... by the time everyone ate there was no music and it was boring. But I think with music it will be lots of fun!

butterfly20 Posted: Aug 03, 2003 10:34 AM

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my sister went to a wedding at Main Maid Inn... in the early afternoon they did tea, petti fours, and little sandwiches

August2003 Posted: Aug 03, 2003 11:03 AM

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Great Idea!
My friend just had one and it was terrific. If you don't mind traveling out east, the Cooperidge Inn is beautiful. (Baiting Hollow)

kelly6273 Posted: Aug 03, 2003 11:58 AM

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I think that's a great idea!!!

Nora101004 Posted: Aug 03, 2003 12:14 PM

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Sounds like a great cost saver as long as you are both morning people. Kep in mind how long it takes to get ready for a wedding. My sister just had her reception at Chat. Le Mer. It was AWESOME. The food was great, as were the views. Good luck.