The head line says it all. My fiance and I have been together for almost 7 years. We got engaged this year, Valentine's day. As far as I know, he plans on paying for the whole wedding. But, he does not make much to begin with. I am trying to finish my Bachelors Degree in English and education, which will force me to take a semester to teach, but I won't be getting paid for it. To make a long story short, I would like some help in choosing cost effecient vendors for the wedding, as far as limo, flowers, tux rental and bridal store. I plan on making my own invitations and programs. As far as a location, I'm thinking Coral House in LI. Can anybody give me some reviews on the place and cost estimates there? I would really appreciate it. Trust me, I need all the help I can get!
I haven't really laid out a budget because we haven't even begun saving, but I'd really like everything under 10k.
christophersgirl
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hmmm i can't say that i know any money saving tips, but maybe you can register for kleinfeldscom and go to sample sales for dresses? you can usually find a dress cheaper at those sorta sales...
T E R I
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Coral House is very nice, i had looked there. And the food is very good-Fh's companies christmas parties are there every year and the food is very good
angelatp
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Also try Stewar Manor, the prices if I remember correctly were really reasonable. Good Luck!
RitasEngaged
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you should also look into none floral CP - it will save you a ton!!
JenBill61210
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you can also save some money by having your wedding in an off-month, (jan-march), a wedding during the day, or a thurs night wedding can save you a lot as well. also, if you get married at the RH, it will eliminate the need for limos. You can nix the flower cp's like someone above said and go with candles, or something you can DIY. good luck!
MrsL2010
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there are a lot of good ways to save money. just look on here and you can find lots of ways. the girls are very helpful.
FallBride2010
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Posted by RitasEngaged
you should also look into none floral CP - it will save you a ton!!
My friend is doingfake flowers...and they are amazing. I was shocked at how beautiful they came out. I didnt think fake would look so great...she proved me wrong. We areall fighting over who gets the CP
Future Mrs H
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The Wedding Plaza in Floral Park has a great package including phot, video, flowers, limos,DJ and FH tux. Also check out Astoria Manor, Riccardos by the bridge and Dantes RH in Queens- very reasonable
Future Mrs H
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Also a day or Friday nite weddings are budget friendly,
CloudNine
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the above brides made some good points about the time of year and time of day.
also when it comes to vendors you should really know what you want most and what you can cut back on. for instance, if you want a crazy photo package then get a minimum dj package (you dont need all the lights and tvs and give aways). also you can cut back on flowers...get smaller bo-k's, pick flowers that are in season. use decorations that you can use at the ceremony and then be moved to your RH instead of getting another CP for your dais table. also consider not doing the bouts for the guys.
plus there are tons of DIY's you can do that will still leave your wedding full of personal touches without breaking the bank
LouMar2010
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my uncles wedding was at the coral house about 15 years ago. i was only 8 but i remember it being great. the view there is really nice.
To save money FH and i arent using limos, we are having our ceremony at the reception hall so there is no need really.
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everyone makes some good suggestions! Here's some..with photography..you can make your own albums-this will help with the cost a lot. Also, the non flower centerpeices are a great idea. With the dj-you dont have to get all the add ons. My cousin used an ipod during the ceremony for the procession/recessional-they just had a friend who knew how to work one play the songs they wanted. For the reception hall, you could limit a full open bar to a beer/soda/and wine bar to help with cost as well. Alot of sores have sample sales for dresses...try davids bridal-they always have sales and they have great prices. HTH!
Luku
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Thanks everyone! Great advice!
stinenandy2010
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I know you might be set on the Coral House but there are rh's that offer packages that include everything - Brentwood Country Club & Mediterrean Manor are some.
Also, their are vendors who do everything from flowers to limos - The Wedding Center in Commack is one.
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yay!!! you are here!!! wohooo welcome!
eternitybride
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There are some halls that offer a comprehensive package for 100 people for around 10,000 if you would want to look into some of those
The ones I know of are
Brentwood Country Club Ariana Waterfall Mediterranean manor Holiday Inn Plainview.
Or check with some of the all included companies like Wedding World, where for 5k you get photo, video, limos, DJ, invitations, and personal flowers, Centerpieces are extra
kat124
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Hi....08er crashing...check out my review for tons of reviews on how to save tons of $$$. I pulled of a wonderful wedding in the summer, with everything I wanted for 85 people and a honeymoon to Jamaica for less than $15k!
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I've heard the Brentwood Country Club is really nice and has GREAT wedding packages with just about everything included for like under 10k. You could also look into doing a day wedding, a wedding on a Sunday, or a wedding in the winter off months like Jan-March. I've already saved a lot of $$ by doing a ton of DIYs. I know I also got a packet of papers in the mail that the wedding center in commack has various packages covering all you'll need in all different price brackets. Good luck!!!
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The two lowest priced halls that I had seen were Coral House (i think they qouted me $65/pp for Sunday night) & Verdis of Westbury (Mon to Thurs $52/pp, $72/pp Sat, $62/pp Sunday).
I also saw the Knights of Columbus in Oceanside that had buffet packe for $45/pp and2 sit down packages (one was in the $60 range and the other $70 range)
As far as bridal gowns, I went to David's Bridal in Westbury and was able to get my gown, tiara & veil... all together for $900.
Hope that's helpful I'm working on a bit of a budget myself.
