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Choosing between Douglaston Manor and Swan Club

bkbride78 Posted: Jul 28, 2010 05:02 PM+

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Posted: Jul 28, 2010 05:02 PM

Choosing between Douglaston Manor and Swan Club

Hey all,

I'm trying to choose between these two venues. Any thoughts??? I need some help, as they both have different 'feels' and different pros and cons.

Also, if you know of any venues in that general price range ($75-$80 per person) that have pretty outdoor space, please let me know.

Thanks so much!!

AugustBridein09 Posted: Jul 28, 2010 05:03 PM+

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Posted: Jul 28, 2010 05:03 PM

Re: Choosing between Douglaston Manor and Swan Club

I got married at DM. I REALLY loved it.

My Wedding REVIEW

Notwedyet08 Posted: Jul 28, 2010 05:27 PM+

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Posted: Jul 28, 2010 05:27 PM

Re: Choosing between Douglaston Manor and Swan Club

I responded to you on the 2011 board-

In that range and with a nice outdoor space you might also want to look into:

Westbury Manor
CrestHollow Country Club
Woodbury Country Club
Chateau Briand (they have the outdoor oasis which is kind of like a miami feel).

FuTuRe MrS MaZz Posted: Jul 28, 2010 05:28 PM+

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Posted: Jul 28, 2010 05:28 PM

Re: Choosing between Douglaston Manor and Swan Club

And i got married at SC and couldnt have chosen a better place... seems like theres a tie

check out my review on them here

StaceyWill Posted: Jul 28, 2010 06:06 PM+

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Posted: Jul 28, 2010 06:06 PM

Re: Choosing between Douglaston Manor and Swan Club

My sister got married at Douglaston Manor and it was fantastic. I would've gotten married there myself, but didn't want to be a copycat

But seriously, it was one of the best weddings I ever went to and I've been to a lot of weddings. They got some amazing pics on the grounds too.

astorc Posted: Jul 28, 2010 07:10 PM+

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Posted: Jul 28, 2010 07:10 PM

Re: Choosing between Douglaston Manor and Swan Club

I'm a DM bride getting married there in November. I loved the feel of the venue, a little different than your typical wedding hall.

The grounds are beautiful and they definitely were able to give us the most for our money!

Im getting Married Posted: Jul 28, 2010 09:58 PM+

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Posted: Jul 28, 2010 09:58 PM

Re: Choosing between Douglaston Manor and Swan Club

DM..there were our 2nd choice

Try WM as well

breezyknollsadie Posted: Jul 29, 2010 12:20 AM+

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Posted: Jul 29, 2010 12:20 AM

Re: Choosing between Douglaston Manor and Swan Club

I loved Douglaston Manor but felt it was out of my price range. The Riviera in Massapequa has a beautiful outdoor ceremony and cocktail hour area, lots of photo opportunities and kinda reminded me of DM. However, I recently went to a wedding at the Swan Club and everything was great...so I don't think you can go wrong.

PROBM Posted: Aug 04, 2010 09:37 AM+

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Posted: Aug 04, 2010 09:37 AM

Re: Choosing between Douglaston Manor and Swan Club

Posted by bkbride78

Hey all,

I'm trying to choose between these two venues. Any thoughts??? I need some help, as they both have different 'feels' and different pros and cons.

Also, if you know of any venues in that general price range ($75-$80 per person) that have pretty outdoor space, please let me know.

Thanks so much!!

how many people?

FutureMRS.Benn Posted: Aug 04, 2010 11:28 AM+

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Posted: Aug 04, 2010 11:28 AM

Re: Choosing between Douglaston Manor and Swan Club

Douglaston!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

FutureMrsG Posted: Aug 04, 2010 12:05 PM+

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Posted: Aug 04, 2010 12:05 PM

Re: Choosing between Douglaston Manor and Swan Club

I love the gardens at the SC. You should take a look at Westbury Manor they have a nice outdoor space and a totally different feel then SC and DM. I am biased though b/c WM did an amazing job with my reception.