My name is Lisa and I'm planning a wedding for April 2011. After lurking around this community for a few weeks, I've finally decided I need the advice of my fellow LI brides and brides-to-be.
When we first started the planning process, my finace, my mother and I were all in agreement about the feeling we wanted for the event: urban, minimal, chic. Unfortunately we learned very quickly that NYC venues were well beyond our budget and the style we were hoping for is in short supply on Long Island. (For reference, before we knew anything about prices, we fell in love with The Lighthouse at Pier 60)
We have visited the following venues, all of which were lovely, but for one reason or another each of us found reasons we didn't think they would work.
The Rennaisance of Astoria Douglaston Manor The Metropolitain The Swan Club Waterview Club The Manhattan Ballroom Temple Avodah Temple Chaverim Jericho Terrace Terrace on the Park NY Hall of Science
At this point, we've all accepted that we're not going to get everything we want, so if anyone has suggestions for RHs in NYC, Outer Boroughs or on LI that meet any aspect of our theme (urban, minimal, chic, romantic) for $100/per person or less that can accomodate 200 guests, I would love to hear them!
Thanks in advance! This community is absolutely wonderful!
kedra5
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Try Chateau Caterers, I think its the same as Chateau Briand. From the pictures, it seems to be what you're looking for. HTH!!
kedra5
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Try Chateau Caterers, I think its the same as Chateau Briand. From the pictures, it seems to be what you're looking for. HTH!!
jbruno730
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i love the watermill!!
Tomsbride
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There is a new hotel in long beach..forgot the name but its very modern. Also there's chateu briand, floral terrace and chateu le mer.
cmwals01
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Does it have to be LI, The Bklyn Bontanical gardens are beautiful
DCgirl82
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Sorry you are having a tough time Here are a few you can try..
Larkfield Manor Westbury Manor East Wind Caterers Giorgios Verdis of Westbury Crest Hollow Country Club Thatched Cottage Timberpoint Country Club
A lot of the prices depend on the day of the week and time you are looking for.
If I think of anymore I will let you know
tiredbride
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Check out the Allegra Hotel in Long Beach. It is exactly what you are looking for. Maybe not the price. I went to a wedding there recently and it was stunning. The only downfall was the restroom was downstairs so if it is on a Sat. night your guests will have to go thru the louge area and bar to use the restrooms. It is right on the boardwalk. It has a real Southbeach look to it. Good Luck
LindyBride22
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How about the foundry? I dont remember if it can accommodate 200 though...
Aiyana
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I am going to echo the same as others...try Chateau Briand.
MrsDtoB
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One more for Chateau Briand. You might like it. It has that art deco look, and they have an outdoor lounge that is really nice.
MrandMrsP
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Chateau Briand is a good choice for what you are looking for
How many people are you having? Russo's just opened Vetro for smaller parties it holds 110 or 120 I think.
foureyesopen
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Thank you all so much for the suggestions! I feel much better just knowing there are other venues out there that I didn't know about. I was feeling like I had looked into every option out there and I'm encouraged to know that there's still hope for finding the right place!
I'm especially interested in checking out Chateau Briand now! I've driven past it a million times, but I never knew what it looked like on the inside, and it really does seem to fit our theme!
Thanks again for the help ladies!
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I LOVE the Foundry, but unfortunately they can only accomodate 120 with dancing :(
Thanks for the suggestion though! It would be exactly what we're looking for if it were just a bit bigger.
rendel
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Chateau Briand
rendel
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What about woodbury cc, they have a modern outside area
Bee12
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Jericho Terrace
SoonToBeMrsONeill
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Posted by MrandMrsP
Chateau Briand is a good choice for what you are looking for
How many people are you having? Russo's just opened Vetro for smaller parties it holds 110 or 120 I think.
Max is 100 That's where I'm getting married!
adelya21
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I agree thats my venue and it may be what you are looking for.
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What about woodbury cc, they have a modern outside area
foureyesopen
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I'm checking out Fox Hollow, North Ritz Club and Woodbury Country Club tomorrow and Chateau Briand Tuesday!
Thank you all so much for the suggestions. Keep your fingers crossed for me!
