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Cocktail food only receptions?

metsgal Posted: Jan 24, 2013 04:15 PM+

metsgal MEMBER SINCE: 10/12 TOTAL POSTS : 71 WEDDING DATE: Jun 13, 2015

Posted: Jan 24, 2013 04:15 PM

Cocktail food only receptions?

Still on the venue hunt. I'm going to be looking at West Sayville and Thatched Cottage in two weeks, so I'm hopeful.

I was wondering if anyone is having a 'cocktail food only' reception? I know they do all these fun stations (I went to a wedding at Thatched Cottage that had a nacho bar and a sushi station!) so I wanted some feedback on the places you know that do this and how much more it usually costs?

It might seem weird, but I'm pretty adament that I want the food to be this way (as opposed to a sit-down or a buffet). You know, carving station, pasta station, and lots of fun food. Plus (the best part) -- no seating chart!

Let me know your thoughts ladies

BklynBabe1624 Posted: Jan 24, 2013 04:24 PM+

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Posted: Jan 24, 2013 04:24 PM

Re: Cocktail food only receptions?

One of the 2012 brides did something similiar to this at Thatched Cottage. She HIGHLY raved about it and even wrote a review about it. Check it out on the Bride's Review Section.

I think that would be a great idea, and real fun too! I never went to a wedding like this but I think it would work out perfect!

BklynBabe1624 Posted: Jan 24, 2013 04:33 PM+

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Posted: Jan 24, 2013 04:33 PM

Re: Cocktail food only receptions?

Here is the review I was talking about:

http://www.liweddings.com/chat/topic-our-amazing-wedding-4-29-2012--thatched-cottage-hidden-essence-li-sound-pastor-aprilupdated-to-include-hm-lots-of-pictures-806736-1.html

metsgal Posted: Jan 24, 2013 05:27 PM+

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Posted: Jan 24, 2013 05:27 PM

Cocktail food only receptions?

thanks! I just read her review and FM'd her to see if she could help me with my cost question (also posed it to the forum).

teacher88 Posted: Jan 24, 2013 06:16 PM+

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Posted: Jan 24, 2013 06:16 PM

Cocktail food only receptions?

I'm having an all cocktail reception at Flowerfield. I'll FM you prices

metsgal Posted: Jan 24, 2013 06:24 PM+

metsgal MEMBER SINCE: 10/12 TOTAL POSTS : 71 WEDDING DATE: Jun 13, 2015

Posted: Jan 24, 2013 06:24 PM

Cocktail food only receptions?

Really? That's a great price I'll check them out

katielynn Posted: Jan 24, 2013 08:23 PM+

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Posted: Jan 24, 2013 08:23 PM

Cocktail food only receptions?

I know West Sayville offers a 'cocktail' reception. Steve is EXTREMELY accommodating!! I am doing the sitdown dinner and he is VERY willing to work with you and your budget. He is super friendly! If you'd like I can FM you the quote I got for a saturday night in december of 2014!

metsgal Posted: Jan 24, 2013 08:51 PM+

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Posted: Jan 24, 2013 08:51 PM