We want an October wedding, afternoon with about 120 - 130 guests. The ceremony has to be at the hall.
The budget is $15K for everything (except honeymoon).
We have not booked but so far have looked at these halls:
Fox Hollow - liked but quote for 2/19/06 and we now want 10/2005, can't get same price for 10/2005
Floral Terrace - liked but on a main road, FI did not like ceremony room
Milleridge Cottage - liked - FI thought it was not modern enough (they are renovating soon though). We peeked inside Milleridge Carriage house too but we have too many people and FI HATES tents so they are out.
Swan Club - too many weddings at once (3 on the day we went) and very confusing
Sandcastle - not our style
Chateau Briand - not our style and 3 weddings at once
Jericho Terrace - liked but with 120 we can't get the Dome Room
Russos - liked but FI thought it was too 'hollywood'
Coral House - too many weddings at once but we had a tasting and the food was good
Brentwood Country Club - kind of looked but we did not get to tour this place since there was a wedidng in progress. However, it's one wedding at a time - 100 minimum Sunday afternoon in October 2005 $8995 which includes EVERYTHING (invites, limos, DJ, photo, video, flowers & reception for 100 people). Add tax and 15% service charge. Additional guests are $55 each. House vendors are included in this package but if you choose not to use them, BCC gives credit i.e. $1,000 for photo if you do not use the house photographer.
Any other halls we should check?
ETA: I want an outdoor ceremony (for a dove release) and FI HATES tents so that knocks out a few places.
Also, we both live in Brooklyn so BCC (borderline of Suffolk) is a little over an hour for us with no traffic. We do not want to hike to far into Suffolk - but love that they have the cancellation law - all $ back except $100 if cancelled 181 days before date (over 6 months).
Pattili
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Try the Three Village Inn in Stonybrook. I know its a little far, but its very beautiful. We're having 115 people, and paying well under the $15k mark. Also, they only do one wedding at a time. Good luck, hope this helps some.
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3 village Inn is farther than Brentwood. I was also going to suggest Stewart Manor CC & Holiday Inn Plainview. that'too bad htey didnt' callyou back. Riveria never called me back, but other people have had succes with them, so its not always a bad sign.
BCC sounds perfect though. I understand about the distance, I didn't even look in Suffolk at all.
akaMrsT
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Posted by tourist
3 village Inn is farther than Brentwood. I was also going to suggest Stewart Manor CC & Holiday Inn Plainview. that'too bad htey didnt' callyou back. Riveria never called me back, but other people have had succes with them, so its not always a bad sign.
BCC sounds perfect though. I understand about the distance, I didn't even look in Suffolk at all.
A place in VA NEVER sent me the package info after we discussed menu and pricing. I'm big on customer service so I decided not to even call them again.
BCC sounds good but we still have not been able to see the place. The showcase is supposedly soon but I can't get a definite date. I am simply asked if we are on the 'list' and then told we will get a call. We are on the list though so I am confident we will eventually be invited to a showcase.
I hear good things about BCC and I know they do a ton of weddings so I am not worried that things won't go well. I am just concerned that I may not like the space. The outdoor ceremony area looks nice in the pics I did see at the hall though.
tourist
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BCC sounds good but we still have not been able to see the place. The showcase is supposedly soon but I can't get a definite date. I am simply asked if we are on the 'list' and then told we will get a call. We are on the list though so I am confident we will eventually be invited to a showcase.
Ooh-that's all hush hush--sounds so exclusive!
I know what you mean with the customer service- I gave American Wedding Album to shots & they STILL didn't send theircatalog,so I moved on. Riveria I would have called 1 more time, but I had changed my mind already.
Therewas a Limo company too,I gave them two calls & never heard back, so I moved on.
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The riveria quotes us much more for Oct. The Watermill for a Friday night ( in march though) is $69 pp 125 min ( about 10,500) ..Manor East had different sized rooms...started at like $60 pp ..I loved and second Stewart Manor CC...Mediterian Manor in Patchogue has deals for $8000 all included...
akaMrsT
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Any other inexpensive halls for 10/2005.
We only want to spend $15K for everything (flowers, DJ, limos, photo, video etc.)
FI hates tents and I want an outdoor ceremony.
Thanks ladies.
lanikai
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Katrina you have FM
GettingMarried0402
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I would also recommend Ariana Waterfall because after all this is where I am getting married. I'll be honest though it was not my first choice, but this was close to the church and close I like the fact that they have one event at a time. I want the focus to be on my event and my event only (talk about a Bridezilla!!!)
My first choice was the Astoria Manor, but they have like 4 weddings at one time.
Here is the website if your interested: www.arianawaterfall.com
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Posted by kdrainey
Any other inexpensive halls for 10/2005.
We only want to spend $15K for everything (flowers, DJ, limos, photo, video etc.)
FI hates tents and I want an outdoor ceremony.
Thanks ladies.
If you want to have everything included within your budget, then you should definitely look into Ariana Waterfall. Their prices include the DJ, photographer, centerpieces, wedding cake, 1 limo & the video. The only thing is that they don't outdoor weddings.
Good luck with your search!!
TracyInQueens
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My brother had his wedding at Ariana Waterfall 2 years ago- I think they did everything for about $16k maybe? But that was also a Saturday night. It was impressive, too, for the money- lots of food at the cocktail hour, the DJ and MC were excellent, the room was very nice.
My hall has a chapel on the grounds and we got a good deal- at some halls Friday nights seem to be the least expensive, but at others Sunday is less. Good luck!
junebride!
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Although it's in Suffolk, how about Timberpoint cc. it's part if Lerssings and very pretty
akaMrsT
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Thanks ladies. I am adding some of them to our growing list.
dita531
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Posted by ANA6178
Check out the Riviera in Massapequa. I know their pricing was decent, especially if you have your wedding in Novemeber.
I second the Riviera. Sundays are usually less expensive also I believe. The are right on the water.Riviera
didianita
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Posted by Xelindrya
Stewart Manor Country Club Im at $65pp on a Saturday morning.
Includes cocktail hour Sit down dinner (with three choices for my guests) Wedding Cake Floral centerpieces Etc. Worth looking into
i heard stewart manor is nice! how about manor east in massapequa? the are very affordable. also, how about huntington townhouse?
I HIGHLY recommend stewart manor, I had my wedding there and they were wonderful!!! fm if you want info
butterfly20
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when I was looking the cheapest rates i found were at Manor East Stewart Manor Country Club Coral house
DecBride04
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How about the - Huntington Town House. I know a cousin of mine had their wedding there....paid $30 a head and this wasn't to many yrs ago. Also long as you know how to bargin, you can get the price down. For photo, limo, flowers and stuff like that...maybe look into the wedding center in Commack for the 'Complete Package' Deal.
My aunt got married at the 'Meddaterian Manor' in Patchague this past July and it was an all inclusive wedding for a budget price.
