Hi! I just got engaged a couple weeks ago and I am already in a panic about reception venues. I want somewhere that has good food, and indoor/out door facilities and nice classy decor (nothing outdated).I am looking to have in on a Friday evening over the summer. Does anyone have any suggestions as to places that might be good? The added dilemma is that I currently live in Boston so I need to make a concise list of the top places and just go see those places. I was hoping someone could lead me in the right direction. Pricing I am looking at is about $70-$80 pp which would include sitdown dinner, open bar, facility and cake (main things) plus any other extras. And minimum person requirement 120 or under.
These are the places I have found online that I am interested in but I have never been to any of them so just wondering if anyone could provide input on these places and/or suggest others that might be a good match. Also, I am looking for ceremony on site (pref. outdoors). These are the venues I was thinking about: 1. Betty’s Catering - Skylight room WWW.BETTYSCATERING.COM $50 pp buffet, $78 pp sitdown
6. Watermill Inn – expensive http://liweddings.com/vendors/reception-locations/watermill/
7. Window’s on the Lake - http://www.windowsonthelake.com/
8. Hamlet Wind Watch - ???
Any inforsuggestions would help immensely!
FuTuRe MrS MaZz
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Definately try the swan club... pictures are in my album! price is what you're looking for too!
Annoulak
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your list is good...you may also want to consider Caffe on the Green in Bayside, Queens...we had our engagement party there, and it meets all of your requirements.
Also, I'm a Leonard's bride, and the prices will vary depending on the day and season. They should be able to accomodate your minimum...if you can, try to make a trip down when they have a food tasting--it's usually once a month on a Saturday
PS - the cake at Caffe on the Greene was AMAZING! For our engagement party we had a simple sheet cake, but it was unlike any other sheet cake I've ever had!!
Newsysuzy12
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I was just in wind watch yesterday, it's very pretty! Had some buffet lunch, was above average.
Newsysuzy12
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The two cutest budget venue's I've seen on line were Plattedeutche house and the Miller surf Club. Don't know anything first hand about either.
CNC4eva3402
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I highly recommend Jericho Terrace, it is soo beautiful! It's my hall so I am biased but I am totally in love with it!
MKEA98
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Jericho Terrace and Leonards for a Friday night over the summer will definitely be higher than your current budget.
I'm not sure of the price or the outdoor capabilities, but check out Irish Coffee Pub - it looks so nice and cute. One of my co-workers always talked about it and liked it.
You might also want to check out Verdi's of Westbury (I think there's also one in Whitestone - never been to that one). Or maybe Antun's (there's one in Hicksville and one in Queens Village). Again, not sure of the pricing or outdoor capabilities.
Another place I love which would fall in your price range is Koenig's in Floral Park. But they don't have outdoor capabilities.
And as someone else suggested, check out the Swan Club.
BarbieGrl10
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I'm having my Engagement Party at Cafe on the Green. They are soo great to work with!! They have everything you are looking for. Good Luck!
SummerBride10
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Jericho Terrace is amazing! We're paying 67pp for a Sat. afternoon in July. Our min. was 160 for the dome room. However, they have other rooms that have smaller minimums!
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Posted by Annoulak
your list is good...you may also want to consider Caffe on the Green in Bayside, Queens...we had our engagement party there, and it meets all of your requirements.
Also, I'm a Leonard's bride, and the prices will vary depending on the day and season. They should be able to accomodate your minimum...if you can, try to make a trip down when they have a food tasting--it's usually once a month on a Saturday
PS - the cake at Caffe on the Greene was AMAZING! For our engagement party we had a simple sheet cake, but it was unlike any other sheet cake I've ever had!!
YESSS! Thats good news! I'm nervous about the cake. They said I could do a mini wedding cake but I dont think I want it to be that fancy.
MKEA98
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Also maybe try Douglaston Manor in Douglaston. I have not been there but have heard good things about it.
Valerie-Joe
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I'd definitely say Swan Club is worth a visit.
MrsZtoBe
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Look into Tall Grass Country Club. It is a smaller more intimate type of venue... very inexpensive compared to some other places. I LOVE that place!
Look into Tall Grass Country Club. It is a smaller more intimate type of venue... very inexpensive compared to some other places. I LOVE that place!
I love it toooo!!!
NapaValleyGirl
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You should look at George Washington Manor West Sayville Country Club Tall Grass Country Club The Riviera in Massapequa Milleridge Inn Fox Hollow Westbury Manor
Definitely look into Friday evening or Sunday afternoon weddings!!! HTH
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we had our reception at Larkfield Manor and it was wonderful! they can do indoor/outdoor cockyail hr and have nice area for ceremony. food is terrific and looads of it. our sunday evening price was reasonable. my review is up and more pics in album and they have video on their web site.
Bella77
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Timber Point and most of the other Lessings properties - they are very reasonable and most include all the things you're looking for! FM me if you want more info!
browneyedgrl310
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I'm having my wedding at the price club. they are inthe price range u are looking for !
Check em out!
And CONGRATS on your engagement!!!
bigrd37
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Check out the Harbor Club in Huntington. Beautiful view of the water, great staff/service, one wedding at a time and won't break the bank!! HTH!HARBOR CLUB
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I would suggest for your price level
Cafe on the Green in Bayside The Riveria in Massapequa Thatched Cottage The Fox Hollow in Woodbury The Sterling in Bethpage La Piazza in Merrick Coral House in Baldwin
