Engagement Party

Sandradv121 Posted: Aug 11, 2008 06:19 PM

Engagement Party

Hi Everyone!

Can anyone recommend a place to have an engagement party? We are looking at Bridgeview, but we need to keep it on a tight budget ( Under $5000). Bridgeview's numbers might be a bit high for us. We would be expecting anywhere between 100-125 people.

Thanks!

SummerBride10 Posted: Aug 11, 2008 06:21 PM

Re: Engagement Party

Maybe you can do a knights of columbus. THe ones in seaford and oceanside are really nice. They should also be affordable.

Christine N Ralph Posted: Aug 11, 2008 06:21 PM

Re: Engagement Party

How much do you want to spend per person?

DnT2010 Posted: Aug 11, 2008 06:28 PM

Re: Engagement Party

and how many people?

LouMar2010 Posted: Aug 11, 2008 06:31 PM

Re: Engagement Party

i did it at the hybernina hall and it was 10 dollars a person and for all drinks and the caterer was 10.95 per person. with all the favors, centerpieces, dj, food, decoration and invitations the party cost just over 3000. and you only pay for the people that show up.

shortiroc127 Posted: Aug 11, 2008 06:46 PM

Re: Engagement Party

I have to agree that a KoC is probably the best way to go. We're doing ours at my grammar school auditorium...there's no hour that it has to end, no head count. You might want to look into a church basement or something like that also, many of them rent out for cheap.

TessMike621 Posted: Aug 11, 2008 07:16 PM

Re: Engagement Party

Yeah, we are having our party at knights of columbus in centereach (can't wait 2 more weeks!) we are having about 100 people, and the prices aren't bad...about 28 pp including open bar

Sandradv121 Posted: Aug 12, 2008 08:02 AM

Re: Engagement Party

Honestly, we were trying to maybe send less than $50 a plate. I was going to create all the centerpieces and just do M&M's as a favor. FH wants something nice too b/c he is the last son and last child getting married from his family and I am the first. This is so Hard! lol.

Sandradv121 Posted: Aug 12, 2008 08:02 AM

Re: Engagement Party

We were looking at inviting 125, and expecting 100...

stinenandy2010 Posted: Aug 12, 2008 08:14 AM

Re: Engagement Party

What area are u looking to have the party? Nassau/Suffolk?

JenBill61210 Posted: Aug 12, 2008 10:28 AM

Re: Engagement Party

what about HR Singletons in Bethpage? They have rooms that are big enough for a dance floor if you want to have a DJ there too. Food is good too!

Sandradv121 Posted: Aug 12, 2008 06:02 PM

Re: Engagement Party

We would like Nassau, maybe Queens since I'm on the border.

christine2010 Posted: Aug 12, 2008 06:07 PM

Re: Engagement Party

i am no help because i did not have an e-party. maybe something at home or at a friends house would be nice. then you just have to pay for catering. and btw i am only inviting 125 people to my wedding. wow

BarbieGrl10 Posted: Aug 17, 2008 12:30 PM

Re: Engagement Party

I had my E-party at Caffe on the Green in Bayside. I'm sure they can work with your price range. Here is a link to my Engagement Party Review So you can see the place and see what kind of isuse I had with them. As long as you are careful with them you should have an amazing party there. The food is really really good!