We got engaged in 2008 in Disney World and have been ever since. Now that we are reaching our 4 year ann. date of being together we figured its time to FINALLY get married! We live in NY so its not yet legalized but were hoping it will be by 2012. I am a HUGE Disney freak and this is the main reason we waited is so we could get married in Disney world, because my dream was to get married in Disney World... but it’s so expensive and our families are not willing to Fly out their :(
Now our new problem is money and decent venues. We have been to two so far: Shoreham Village Hall and Med Manor. We have an apt. to see Brentwood Country Club and Thursday and Larkfield Manor we canceled our apt. because it’s out of our budget. So far my fiancé’s parents are willing to give ups about 5,000 towars the wedding. My father on the other hand is being well... not cooperative. He paid for my sisters WHOLE wedding without blinking an eye, but he is giving me a hard time!
Med Manor quoted us a little over 16,000 for a Friday night wedding in July for 150 people. It was 20,000 for 200 people. This was the package they were offering. As I was walking around the venue I was just like 'ugh' I don't know. I liked it a lot better than Shoreham Hall, but its just not Disney lol Something about the rug made me itch and the onsite 600 fee to get married there and it’s not even legal. It’s just so much to take into consideration, I am actually thinking maybe we should just skip this wedding and go to the next step of life and try to have kids and buy a house instead.
We are trying to find a place that has a package deal because getting everything separate is just going to cost us even more money in the long run. I am so frustrated right now I just want to cry and almost did in the middle of Med Manor. I pulled up and was like eww I almost didn't go in. The guy was really nice and everything, but I just don't know. I don't want to settle and I don't want a dumpy wedding. My sister’s wedding was gorgeous she had hers at Majestic Gardens for 100pp in 2002.
I really wanted to get married by the water at sunset... our fav time is sunset! We are definitely going to have a Disney themed wedding no doubt about that, but its the venue that is going giving us a headache. Advice? I've read almost every post from the last 5 months on this board because I am the type of person that is a HUGE researcher and i value everyone’s HONEST opinions! So please be honest with me! WHAT SHOULD WE DO ?
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Two Distraught Brides on a HUGE Budget! Ok so here is our story in a small nut shell :) We got engaged in 2008 in Disney World and have been
We didn't like Ariana waterfall. It's also very far from us so that also played a roll. : / I think were going to look at miller place inn and their packages. I have no idea what else to look at we need a package!!!
Miller Place Inn is very nice and a world apart from the other RHs that offer packages. Good luck!
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So excited finally getting a chance to speak with my father about all of this wedding drama 'cough his help with paying for it lol' and we also have an appointment at Miller Place Inn on Thursday :) I am keeping my fingers crossed. I have an expensive wine taste with a beer pocket.
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glad you finally spoke with your Dad. I hope he was receptive.
IrishAli
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I hope it all works out with your reception and your dad
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How about the Snapper Inn in Oakdale?
My cousin got married there- it was right on the water -beautiful
Just my 2 cents...I had a waterfront wedding at sunset at the Venetian Yacht Club and it was lovely! They might be in your budget, especially if you look into a sunday wedding, or consider months like jan, feb or march. Def look into VYC, & look at my review for pics.
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Looked at Miller Place Inn. I wasn't impressed :( I didn't like how you walked right into the cocktail hour and the outside area where you would get married is right on the road and so very small! I was very disappointed :( I have such a strange feeling we are going to end up at the Mediterranean Manor because of price the package and now that my father is not willing to help us! If I had the wedding I really wanted it would be at one of these gorgeous venues but maybe in another life time.
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Umm CONGRATS ON LEGAAAAAAAL
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I went to a sweet sixteen the other day at Med Manor, the food was very good. Have you looked at the Brentwood Country Club? My coworker had his wedding there they have package deals and they were very happy with it.
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Umm CONGRATS ON LEGAAAAAAAL
YES!! Congrats
2BrideDisneyWedding
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I went to a sweet sixteen the other day at Med Manor, the food was very good. Have you looked at the Brentwood Country Club? My coworker had his wedding there they have package deals and they were very happy with it.
Yes didn't like it :(
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Congrats on legal- please try Leonards- Chateau La Mer too. Have a Sunday afternoon wedding upstairs- it will be affordable!!! Promise!
