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Did anyone look at NYC Venues?

Rorelai Posted: Jul 30, 2014 11:54 AM+

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Posted: Jul 30, 2014 11:54 AM

Did anyone look at NYC Venues?

I'm more than liking going to pick a venue on Long Island, but I also love the idea of getting married someplace in Brooklyn or Queens with a view of the skyline in the background. However, I thought Long Island was expensive.... but its really nothing compared to the prices I've seen in the city! Or maybe its just the places I looked at.

Did anyone check out venues in Brooklyn/Queens? Or have any quotes, advice, suggestions, etc? Thanks!

ladygoodman Posted: Jul 30, 2014 05:24 PM+

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Posted: Jul 30, 2014 05:24 PM

Did anyone look at NYC Venues?

I checked out a few Brooklyn venues but not with views of the city. All were in bay ridge/bensonhurst

SweatingForTheWedding Posted: Jul 30, 2014 08:27 PM+

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Posted: Jul 30, 2014 08:27 PM

Did anyone look at NYC Venues?

I looked at 9 places in Staten Island and 2 in Brooklyn. The prices are a lot higher in the city, although most had the same prices for a Saturday and Sunday.

ChristineNicole Posted: Jul 30, 2014 11:56 PM+

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Posted: Jul 30, 2014 11:56 PM

Did anyone look at NYC Venues?

I went to waters edge in LIC. Their selling point is the view of the skyline. If you want me to send you the quote they gave me for September and October of 2016 II'll send it over.

coffeeisgreen Posted: Jul 31, 2014 12:26 AM+

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Posted: Jul 31, 2014 12:26 AM

Did anyone look at NYC Venues?

Check out Marina Del Rey in the Bronx

Rorelai Posted: Jul 31, 2014 09:17 AM+

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Posted: Jul 31, 2014 09:17 AM

Re: Did anyone look at NYC Venues?

Posted by ChristineNicole

I went to waters edge in LIC. Their selling point is the view of the skyline. If you want me to send you the quote they gave me for September and October of 2016 II'll send it over.

I would love you quote, thank you! I'm looking for October/November in 2016 so that would be perfect

Rorelai Posted: Jul 31, 2014 09:18 AM+

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Posted: Jul 31, 2014 09:18 AM

Re: Did anyone look at NYC Venues?

Posted by SweatingForTheWedding

I looked at 9 places in Staten Island and 2 in Brooklyn. The prices are a lot higher in the city, although most had the same prices for a Saturday and Sunday.

Just out of curiosity, what were the 2 places in Brooklyn you looked at? I hate how its even more expensive than Long Island :(

Rorelai Posted: Jul 31, 2014 09:18 AM+

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Posted: Jul 31, 2014 09:18 AM

Re: Did anyone look at NYC Venues?

Posted by ladygoodman

I checked out a few Brooklyn venues but not with views of the city. All were in bay ridge/bensonhurst

Did you see any that you really liked?

gsims416 Posted: Jul 31, 2014 09:37 AM+

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Posted: Jul 31, 2014 09:37 AM

Did anyone look at NYC Venues?

Check out Giando's in Brooklyn. BEAUTIFUL views!

HesLIgirl Posted: Jul 31, 2014 10:41 AM+

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Posted: Jul 31, 2014 10:41 AM

Did anyone look at NYC Venues?

A friend of mine looked in the city because she only wanted a place with a view that was very loft like. Not sure about prices, but her top picks were Battery Park Gardens, Penthouse 808 and Studio Square. She ended up booking at Studio Square for next memorial day weekend. Apparently Studio Square is getting sold though, so their last wedding will be July 1, 2015. The people who own Penthouse 808 and the Ravel hotel are building a new venue that will be primarily for weddings but they couldn't guarantee her that it would be ready by next fall.

Rorelai Posted: Jul 31, 2014 10:45 AM+

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Posted: Jul 31, 2014 10:45 AM

Re: Did anyone look at NYC Venues?

Posted by gsims416

Check out Giando's in Brooklyn. BEAUTIFUL views!

I've been to Giando's for a wedding and it was spectacular! Its actually the reason I'm looking for similair venues for my own wedding. However, the wedding I went to was for my (long term) ex-boyfriend's brother's wedding so I'm not sure if I want to be flashing back to that while I get married to someone else ;D

Rorelai Posted: Jul 31, 2014 10:45 AM+

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Posted: Jul 31, 2014 10:45 AM

Re: Did anyone look at NYC Venues?

Posted by HesLIgirl

A friend of mine looked in the city because she only wanted a place with a view that was very loft like. Not sure about prices, but her top picks were Battery Park Gardens, Penthouse 808 and Studio Square. She ended up booking at Studio Square for next memorial day weekend. Apparently Studio Square is getting sold though, so their last wedding will be July 1, 2015. The people who own Penthouse 808 and the Ravel hotel are building a new venue that will be primarily for weddings but they couldn't guarantee her that it would be ready by next fall.

Thank you, that's great info! I'm going to look into those two places and keep an eye out for this new venue popping up. I also want a loft/raw space if I go the Brooklyn route.

kammy322 Posted: Jul 31, 2014 12:21 PM+

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Posted: Jul 31, 2014 12:21 PM

Did anyone look at NYC Venues?

The company I work for owns a beer hall downtown and they are booking a ton of weddings there. If you were interested check out Houston Hall. I can send you quotes if you wanted.

Rorelai Posted: Jul 31, 2014 01:52 PM+

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Posted: Jul 31, 2014 01:52 PM

Re: Did anyone look at NYC Venues?

Posted by kammy322

The company I work for owns a beer hall downtown and they are booking a ton of weddings there. If you were interested check out Houston Hall. I can send you quotes if you wanted.

Thank you for the suggestion!! That place looks amazing... alas, I can already tell its the type of place my FH would immediately shoot down. Sigh. Thanks anyway :)

HesLIgirl Posted: Jul 31, 2014 02:30 PM+

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Posted: Jul 31, 2014 02:30 PM

Re: Did anyone look at NYC Venues?

Posted by kammy322

The company I work for owns a beer hall downtown and they are booking a ton of weddings there. If you were interested check out Houston Hall. I can send you quotes if you wanted.

I like that bar-- it's right by my office!

ndc923 Posted: Jul 31, 2014 05:41 PM+

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Posted: Jul 31, 2014 05:41 PM

Re: Did anyone look at NYC Venues?

The ones that caught our eye would have required us to win the lotto first so after a few we didn't even bother looking.

kammy322 Posted: Jul 31, 2014 05:53 PM+

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Posted: Jul 31, 2014 05:53 PM

Re: Did anyone look at NYC Venues?

Posted by HesLIgirl

Posted by kammy322

The company I work for owns a beer hall downtown and they are booking a ton of weddings there. If you were interested check out Houston Hall. I can send you quotes if you wanted.

I like that bar-- it's right by my office!

Awesome - so glad to hear!! We are opening up places all over, there is one on W.26th St., one in Port Chester (Westchester) and our newest will be on 114th and Broadway. Though my boss told me he plans on opening another location October of 2015 which makes me nervous because I do all the store openings! Fingers crossed he chooses another month :)

coffeeisgreen Posted: Jul 31, 2014 06:28 PM+

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Posted: Jul 31, 2014 06:28 PM

Re: Did anyone look at NYC Venues?

Posted by gsims416

Check out Giando's in Brooklyn. BEAUTIFUL views!

Yes great for smaller weddings, not so much big.

SweatingForTheWedding Posted: Aug 01, 2014 12:15 AM+

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Posted: Aug 01, 2014 12:15 AM

Did anyone look at NYC Venues?

Rex Manor, Dyker Beach GC and Siricos...In Staten Island, the Above rooftop and ballroom is amazinggggg! If you want modern and a city skyline, check it out. Added pictures it's gorgeous! Outside view, the next 2 are the indoor/outdoor cocktail room then ballroom.

kedjmay2015 Posted: Aug 01, 2014 09:31 AM+

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Posted: Aug 01, 2014 09:31 AM

Re: Did anyone look at NYC Venues?

Posted by kammy322

The company I work for owns a beer hall downtown and they are booking a ton of weddings there. If you were interested check out Houston Hall. I can send you quotes if you wanted.

I looked this place up out of curiosity and it is so cute. Told FH I want to go there before the summer is over.