Catering Hall Suggestions!

bridetobesteph Posted: Sep 17, 2009 09:29 AM

Catering Hall Suggestions!

I understand that this is such a broad topic, but I have been engaged for a year and am finally getting the ball rolling towards my wedding!

My fiance and I are looking at a Friday night wedding in August 2011. We don't have a set date yet, but we have 8/19/11 in mind.

I have a huge family, and we finally got our guest list under 250 which is the max I want it to be since I am kind of on a tight budget.

So, any of you Long Island Brides out there that know of a good place that can accommodate 250 crazy Irish guests with a good package per head (which means it includes open bar) for under 80 dollars per person?

We also need a place that will provide a ceremony - has anyone been to a big August wedding out here?

I know it is a lot to ask, we have been to The Coral House and they are so accommodating, but we want to look around still. It is so easy to get in over our heads though, there are so many beautiful places out there that are way above our price range.

Thanks so much Ladies! Talk to you all soon!

Margarita Posted: Sep 17, 2009 09:39 AM

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I'm pretty sure that Leonard's would be able to accommodate you. Good luck!

bridetobesteph Posted: Sep 17, 2009 09:46 AM

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Thank you! I am just starting out so everything is so overwhelming, I've had the ring for a year so now it is time to start the work!

halfbaked Posted: Sep 17, 2009 11:01 AM

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Try Jericho Terrace!!

DaniandKen2010 Posted: Sep 17, 2009 11:03 AM

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The Watermill

bklynbride09 Posted: Sep 17, 2009 11:11 AM

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for a Fri. night that time of year I think it's gonna be difficult to find something in that price range, especially once tax and grat. are added. if you look off-season or can consider a saturday or sunday afternoon wedding it might be easier.

crest hollow country club wasn't too far off that price range when we looked there. chateau la mer and chateau briand were also reasonable. westbury manor, jericho terrace, and fox hollow are more $$$ for that time of year, but for an afternoon wedding on a sat. or sun. their prices might work for you.

most halls will give you an idea of their price range over the phone, so that might be a good way to start. good luck!

Cacarina Posted: Sep 17, 2009 11:29 AM

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Try Chateau La Mer. I have no idea what the pricing is like in August, but I got a pretty good price for a Saturday night in November.

mrsdraskin2009 Posted: Sep 17, 2009 11:30 AM

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Definitely check out Smithtown Landing!

JAAMS Posted: Sep 17, 2009 12:59 PM

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check out sunset harbour and majestic gardens

Im_My_Own_Princess Posted: Sep 17, 2009 02:28 PM

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you have FM

Margarita Posted: Sep 17, 2009 03:11 PM

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Posted by jilliibabii

Try Jericho Terrace!!

I think JT is a lot more expensive than $80 per person, especially in August

ellie424 Posted: Sep 17, 2009 03:54 PM

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Try Milleridge Cottage..they can hold up to 450 people I think. Some of their packages may be around that price pp too. I don't have the package details with me right now, but when I met with them some of their packages were really reasonable, which included open bar! The place is beautiful too!!

baba123 Posted: Sep 17, 2009 08:31 PM

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The Swan Club...I think they can accommodate your numbers. And I don't think their prices are too expensive.

Jna2010 Posted: Sep 17, 2009 09:11 PM

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check out

larkfield manor
mediterranean manor
watermill
windows on the lake
leonards

Corinne Ann Posted: Sep 17, 2009 10:33 PM

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def try chateau la mer... we are paying $75pp for a sunday in july..

FM me for more info

Corinne

CandB4604 Posted: Sep 18, 2009 05:33 PM

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Posted by mrsdraskin2009

Definitely check out Smithtown Landing!

Couldn't agree more. Rich and Donna are the BEST at making your wedding feeling unique and special and they WORK WITH YOU in terms of pricing. If you get to go check it out, don't worry about pricing. See if its the layout you wanted, etc. and if it is, talk to them because they will usually be flexible and creative to fit your needs!

2 reviews of SLCC from this past summer: Misswitty and PandAfish