How do you Know???

MamanDaddyof2 Posted: Jul 02, 2004 11:50 AM

How do you Know???

How do you know if you can afford the reception hall before you go there?? We went on Wedding sites and Services and they say a price and it is way off when you get there. Like before I went on LIW I was gonna make an appt at Flowerfields but I found out it is like 180/pp (so I wont be making an appt there) My problem is this....FH WILL NOT be flexible will a saturday night wedding He doesnt care if its in march or nov but has to be a saturday night What should I do???Where do we start looking to keep it at around 65pp 70pp at the most??

BMD'sPeanut Posted: Jul 02, 2004 11:52 AM

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Posted by MamanDaddyof2

How do you know if you can afford the ?Where do we start looking to keep it at around 65pp 70pp at the most??

Georgia?

StepherG Posted: Jul 02, 2004 11:53 AM

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I would look into 'off' season months like Jan-March and sometimes even December. Prices are much lower!

myasmom Posted: Jul 02, 2004 11:53 AM

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I got married at the Coral House for 79PP but 69 PP in the off season and this includes grat. It gets mixed reviews on here but we have been gettigng compliments on how cozy and warm the place felt and everybody ate the food. Plus the people go above and beyond.

Also if you use the house florist for your personal flowers you get a dozen roses for your centerpeices no matter how many tables.

diamondgrlie Posted: Jul 02, 2004 11:54 AM

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Manor East had prices in this range for June...

nylisa Posted: Jul 02, 2004 11:54 AM

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Definitely check out the Manor East . They are in your price range for a Saturday wedding.

Jan05Bride Posted: Jul 02, 2004 11:54 AM

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FM me your email address I have a Reception cost analysis spreadsheet which will tell you cost per head x # of guests and the total cost of the reception, at least you can look at that.

You also need to call the vendors and speak with them. Go for a month where it is off-season - December through April are generally considered off'season ...

January through March usually offering the steepest discounts.

tourist Posted: Jul 02, 2004 11:56 AM

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Posted by BMD'sPeanut

Posted by MamanDaddyof2

How do you know if you can afford the ?Where do we start looking to keep it at around 65pp 70pp at the most??

Georgia?

No, it's possible on LI. Really it is. Mine is.

How many people are you having? What areas are you looking in, is there anything you definitely don't want your hall to be like?

The best way to find out before you go is to ask here.
There are a few posts on the subject, but if you have a palce in mind ask, someone here has probably looked at it

Good luck!

MamanDaddyof2 Posted: Jul 02, 2004 12:00 PM

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No, it's possible on LI. Really it is. Mine is.

what is yours costing????? we want 100-120
and as long as it isnt a really cheesy place we are open to anything
We appreciate all the help

Vicky1706 Posted: Jul 02, 2004 12:02 PM

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I agree with checking out the off-season months. My wedding is on a Saturday night in January and is definitely in your price range. However, my same wedding in say June or October would be like 40% more...FOR THE SAME WEDDING! (And this way I still get the decorations from the holidays!) If you are willing to be open to off months then you can definitely find something on Long Island. Good Luck!

Jan05Bride Posted: Jul 02, 2004 12:02 PM

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Didn't work
Assumption: Tax: 8.75%, Service Charge: 18% Formula= (Price Per Head x Tax) x Service Charge
Per Head $59.00 $69.00 $79.00 $89.00 $99.00
With Tax/Serv $75.71 $88.54 $101.38 $114.21 $127.04
Guests
100 7,571.18 8,854.43 10,137.68 11,420.93 12,704.18
105 7,949.73 9,297.15 10,644.56 11,991.97 13,339.38
110 8,328.29 9,739.87 11,151.44 12,563.02 13,974.59
115 8,706.85 10,182.59 11,658.33 13,134.06 14,609.80
120 9,085.41 10,625.31 12,165.21 13,705.11 15,245.01
125 9,463.97 11,068.03 12,672.09 14,276.16 15,880.22
130 9,842.53 11,510.75 13,178.98 14,847.20 16,515.43
135 10,221.09 11,953.47 13,685.86 15,418.25 17,150.64

Jan05Bride Posted: Jul 02, 2004 12:05 PM

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If you can line it up properly, it'll give you what the reception would cost

Price per head X # of guests (including tax & tip)

MamanDaddyof2 Posted: Jul 02, 2004 12:08 PM

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I also have another question......do you tell them when you get there you are on a budget or do you ask what month is cheaper how do you say it without sounding (cheesy cheap etc)

gina&ken Posted: Jul 02, 2004 12:11 PM

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you have FM

HearzBellz Posted: Jul 02, 2004 12:11 PM

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Posted by MamanDaddyof2

I also have another question......do you tell them when you get there you are on a budget or do you ask what month is cheaper how do you say it without sounding (cheesy cheap etc)

Tell them you have a budget...tell them it is less than it really is & then see what they have in the off months or even on aholiday..... I know a girl ho got married ON the 4th of July & paid 1/2 price at the Crescent Beach Club!

ChristineC68 Posted: Jul 02, 2004 12:14 PM

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Pick up one of the reception location magazines in the bridal section of a newstand - they will have a general price range for each catering hall listed. When you call the halls, ask them their price range so you don't waste your time or worse, fall in love with a place outside of your price range. Since you are flexible about the time of year, you should be able to find something very nice.

Places to check:
Leonards of Great Neck
Meadow Club in Port Jeff
Manor East
Stewart Manor Country Club

Posted by BMD'sPeanut

Posted by MamanDaddyof2

How do you know if you can afford the ?Where do we start looking to keep it at around 65pp 70pp at the most??

Georgia?

Was that really necessary?

tourist Posted: Jul 02, 2004 12:16 PM

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they'll tell you the rates & they will ask when you are considering, you can say we are open right now. .
and if they just give a flat rate, say, are there any discounts for off peak months.

Anyway, I booked mien in Dec 2003, so it amy have gone up, but for a saturday night in October, it is $65/person I think. With tax & gratuity it is $81.

The Carriage House is small though. the max is 120. I am haveing somewhere between 75-95, it think.
Some people think it's too country or don't like the CH being in the same room as the dinner, but it works for us.

You could try the GW manor- same owners as Milleridge, so prices should be similar, but I'm not sure.
They have 2 weddings at a time I think, if that matters to you.

I think the Stewart Manor Country Club might also be in your range.

dm24angel Posted: Jul 02, 2004 12:23 PM

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I told them flat out after they gave us a price, sorry we cant afford that or even before that we were on a budget....the price differences is due to time of year and then time of day...Sunday morning is cheapest, then Sunday night, Then Saturday day, then Friday night, then Saturday night( as far as weekends go) So you will pay more for a Saturday night....to stay in your price range ( which was mine as welll) you have to go with Jan-March....December may be more too because of the Holiday's..its more popular then you'd think...
My recomendations seem to be everyone elses's
You can get those prices ( $65) at :
Manor East
Stewart Manor CC
Coral House
Meadow Club( maybe..they were low though)
Watermill-In jan/feb/early march

Good luck!!!

Also keep in mind that the tax and gratuity is added...for example we are paying $69 per head...after tax and gratuity $84.50...thats a big difference in PP prices....