Bumed.

Have you thought about going with a package deal? Manor East and the Holiday Inn in Plainview are both affordable and include package deals.

i agree with teri and your mom. yesterday at the expo was my first time seeing verdi's and i didn't see any ambiance either. but then again it's not my wedding, it's yours and your budget and i can totally respect that.

I also agree with alyssa that you should look at Leornards. And although Fri-Sun seem to be the popular days, don't discriminate on a thursday evening. it's becoming the new friday!

good luck, hth!