good prices? good service?

Ladies/gentlemen

Im already getting emails from vendors... how do you sort thru all the hype and get to the down n dirty truth: am I getting a good vendor???

I have time... altho some have said I need to get going already!

Am hoping to find vendors I might not else find or atleast get pricing I wouldnt else get? Who has had success? Do you mind sharing?

I envision a contemporary wedding; 200 or so guests...but trying to be realistic with this crazy economy...blah.

anyone?

hmmm you best bet might be somewhere out east?
i dont know of anywhere in nassau that has raw spaces

why do you want a raw space? money wise or just because that´s what you like? i only ask because I am on a really tight budget and have found places willing to work with you on prices. (and I want to only guarantee 50 people so it´s been a little tricky)

if you just want raw space because that´s what you like i´m not sure about one in li but if you´re willing to go to nj i have heard about an old Lowes theatre. they still do classic fills but they also rent out their space. from what i hear it´s beautiful. if i hear of any on li i will post.

thank you weddinggem...

looking for raw space or a space that can be easily transformed! Not looking to spend an arm/leg on drapery etc to achieve a clean palette.... but maybe I should look into that option anyway...

I just reread what I wrote and realize I wan´t very clear. (sorry). The part where i talked about places willing to work with you was RH. We found a few people willing to work with out budget (under $75 max including tax and gratuity). I went that route because it would be easire to plan for me having everything in one place. )i´m in south america so i need it to be as easy as possible)

As for spaces to rent here is the link to lowes:
http://loewsjersey.org/content/view/28/30/

I was asking around and I´ve been told that there are mansions that you could rent on long island. However, noone remembers the names. I think I saw some posting about that here too. Maybe one of the girls on this site could help.

If you want info on the Reception Halls let me know.