historic (and affordable) RH venues - help please!

Original post by kerianno

Aug 05, 2012 09:30 PM

Hi! Just wondering if anyone has any recommendations for an affordable historic RH venue for an Oct 2013 wedding. So far we've looked into Thatched Cottage (love it!), and Bourne Mansion (too expensive!). Anyone know of any other reasonably priced historic venues? Thanks!

MarryTheNight24 Posted: Aug 06, 2012 03:47 PM

historic (and affordable) RH venues - help please!

The Woodlands was the most affordable of the mansions I went to see. I only went to see ones in Nassau County. FM me if you want Oct 2013 quotes.

db276952 Posted: Aug 06, 2012 03:56 PM

historic (and affordable) RH venues - help please!

++ is plus service fee and tax. This is standard for most venues with an exception of a few...

So as a general rule add 20% to the price and than 8.25(?)% sales tax.

MarryTheNight24 Posted: Aug 06, 2012 04:01 PM

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Posted by db276952

++ is plus service fee and tax. This is standard for most venues with an exception of a few...

So as a general rule add 20% to the price and than 8.25(?)% sales tax.

Feel free to ask the venue to calculate the service fee and tax for you. Mine was more than happy to do this and this way we were able to know what we could afford to add on to our menu.

chrisandcarri Posted: Aug 07, 2012 08:34 AM

historic (and affordable) RH venues - help please!

Im getting married at Three Village Inn in October 2013. Im having 100-120 people. FM me if you would like info.

RS1436 Posted: Aug 07, 2012 12:43 PM

historic (and affordable) RH venues - help please!

If you try Nov - April, you will get the best prices!

kerianno Posted: Aug 07, 2012 06:12 PM

historic (and affordable) RH venues - help please!

does anyone have info on desevesky's?

LilinBobby Posted: Aug 07, 2012 06:52 PM

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Posted by Karin

Floral Terrace is awesome, but they have a 200 minimum.

No they don't...I am having 150 as my minimum.

LilinBobby Posted: Aug 07, 2012 06:53 PM

historic (and affordable) RH venues - help please!

Also, not to gloat but Floral terrace and Sand Castle DO NOT charge the 20% service fee all other halls do so we saved almost $6000!! That fee is so ridiculous everywhere.

db276952 Posted: Aug 08, 2012 12:25 PM

historic (and affordable) RH venues - help please!

I believe DeServesky for a friday night starts at about 180pp++ and I think the site fee is roughly $3,000.

FutureMrsMartin Posted: Aug 08, 2012 04:05 PM

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Posted by db276952

I believe DeServesky for a friday night starts at about 180pp++ and I think the site fee is roughly $3,000.

I've been to a wedding there and it was beautiful but I remeber my friend saying it was very pricey! I was also at a wedding at thatched cottage and it was fantastic!!

RS1436 Posted: Aug 13, 2012 09:57 AM

historic (and affordable) RH venues - help please!

Bourne Brides - did you have a problem with the acoustics with your band/DJ? I hear this is a big problem and was wondering what to do

cj52514 Posted: Aug 13, 2012 12:26 PM

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Posted by FutureMrsMartin

Posted by db276952

I believe DeServesky for a friday night starts at about 180pp++ and I think the site fee is roughly $3,000.

I've been to a wedding there and it was beautiful but I remeber my friend saying it was very pricey! I was also at a wedding at thatched cottage and it was fantastic!!

Well that's good to hear! I'm also biased toward Thatched Cottage. Out of the places I looked at, I felt like we got the best deal there and they've been awesome to work with so far!

Luna0613 Posted: Aug 13, 2012 05:53 PM

historic (and affordable) RH venues - help please!

West Sayville Country Club is a historic mansion that can hold up to 200 people, so your party size would be perfect. There is also an area for tables and eating with french doors opening up to the dance floor so that guests can comfortable sit and talk while the dj is playing for those dancing.It is right on the water as well. They are very reasonably priced and the manager Steve is amazing to work with. Definitely worth checking out.

Luna0613 Posted: Aug 13, 2012 05:54 PM

historic (and affordable) RH venues - help please!

*comfortably

jacktart86 Posted: Aug 13, 2012 05:58 PM

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Posted by db276952

I believe DeServesky for a friday night starts at about 180pp++ and I think the site fee is roughly $3,000.

We were quoted for $150++ and $2,500 site fee.

ETA: If you or your fiancé are NYIT alum you do get a discount. I think it's 20% or 30%? Not sure though.

mf324 Posted: Aug 13, 2012 07:26 PM

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Posted by RS1436

Bourne Brides - did you have a problem with the acoustics with your band/DJ? I hear this is a big problem and was wondering what to do

from what i've heard that was from when the organ was there.. now that they took the organ out, it is better. however, i did talk to my dj about this (bravura), and they have worked at the bourne before and said they will be bringing the appropriate equipment to make sure there is no echo (i think they have a separate sound guy or something)