inexpensive reception

nyoutz Posted: Nov 24, 2002 11:08 PM

inexpensive reception

Hi all,

My family is from PA and not used to the glitz and glamour that is New York. I want to plan a lovely wedding, but stay in a price range that doesn't rock the family boat.

Unfortunately, I fell in love with the Vanderbilt Mansion. I am considering doing just a ****tail reception there, but it still may be pricey. I want to stay in the $75pp range.

Any advice?

lilmrs Posted: Nov 24, 2002 11:22 PM

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Hey! First and foremost welcome to the boards! I can not help you out a lot on this one but what I can tell you is that if you click the wedding services button at the top of this page and then click on reception location you will find a long list of places on the island that might be able to help you find a place in your budget! I know they exist on LI! Hope I was of some help

endlessluv429 Posted: Nov 24, 2002 11:37 PM

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HI & welcome!! Check out the George Washington Manor in Roslyn. It is beautiful and definetely in your price range. Depending when you have the wedding and what's included and stuff they might be able to go even lower than $75pp. We almost booked them, but then figured out we had too many guests for them to comfortably accommadate. Forum mail if you'd like more information! GOOD LUCK!! ALSO, I've never been there, but I hear great things about THE RIVERIA in Massapequa.

SomedayBride Posted: Nov 24, 2002 11:56 PM

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$75 after tax and gratuity, or before? If it's before taxes, you can get GWManor on a Friday night or Sunday afternoon. However, if you're looking for $75pp final price, it's out of your price range, but that's for a full dinner. If you're looking for an horsd'oeuvres reception, they'll probably work with you.

Melissa Posted: Nov 24, 2002 11:57 PM

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We had our reception at the Holbrook Country Club and it was only $60pp.

Rob-luvs-me Posted: Nov 25, 2002 12:42 AM

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Hi!
Welcome to the board - if anyone can help you they can here because everyone here is amazing!

wacky Posted: Nov 25, 2002 06:56 AM

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Hi, Congratulations
Checkout Stewart Manor Country Club in Garden City WWW. StewartManorCountryCub.com Prices per head on a Sat start at $65 per head. They are very nice and the place is lovely

kittyke Posted: Nov 25, 2002 07:44 AM

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Congratulations on your engagement! I don't know too much about the reception halls, we only went to about 5 local ones (Suffolk) and made our decsision, but for your price range, you can definately have an elegant reception without going overboard. Best of luck to you.

SeptemberBride03 Posted: Nov 25, 2002 07:48 AM

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Congratulations on your engagement! My fiance is from PA also! His family is not used to all of this wedding stuff either, so I empathize with you. Some ways to save $$ on the hall is to have it in a less popular month (Nov - April) and don't have a Saturday eve reception. We're having a Saturday afternoon reception and saving $10 per person - and Friday nights and Sundays are even cheaper. Good Luck!

Lisa Rose Posted: Nov 25, 2002 08:24 AM

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We had our recption at West Lake Inn in Patchogue. They are a Lovin' Oven place...the same caterers as Dowling college, Flowerfield, and Lands End but not the price that they want. Go and look at the place and find out the prices. We had a Saturday afternoon wedding in October!

Good Luck
Lisa

KarenK122 Posted: Nov 25, 2002 09:14 AM

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Congratulations and welcome!!! We are getting married at the Three Village Inn and are spending about $65 pp for a Friday night. The TVI is definately not glitzy but has a more country/homey/bread and breakfast feel. Exactly what we were looking for. Good luck in your search!!!

cw0904 Posted: Nov 25, 2002 09:39 AM

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Congrats and Welcome

Try the Swan Club. I just called for my eparty and they are charging buffet about $45+ tax and tip for April or May of next year. This does not include a cocktail hour. I am sure it won't be more than $75 pp.
Good Luck

Jodi73 Posted: Nov 25, 2002 09:54 AM

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Check out the North Ritz Club. I am not getting married there, but was quoted $75.00 for a Sunday afternoon. It is a beautiful place.

Terrier412 Posted: Nov 25, 2002 01:50 PM

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Wacky, are you getting Stewart Manor for $65pp on a Saturday night?

WithThisRing Posted: Nov 25, 2002 03:36 PM

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I would suggest Manor East. Its in massapequa. Its not very glizy, but its very cozy and the service is amazing. We are paying 68 dollars a person for our menu and we are getting an ice sculpture and a mini vienesse table (which is included in the price)

Our contact is amazing. They are so understanding and willing to work with you on everything. they make you feel like you are the king and queen.

Very reasonable and very nice

Helene718 Posted: Nov 25, 2002 08:40 PM

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Try The Meadow Club in Port Jefferson. It's definitely in your price range!

Stacey1403 Posted: Nov 25, 2002 10:31 PM

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I 2nd the Meadowclub

Sweetpea Posted: Nov 25, 2002 10:52 PM

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Captain Bills the bayview house is nice. I belive they are in your price range and it is right on the water. Their food is really good there too.

AmyKay Posted: Nov 25, 2002 10:55 PM

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The Vanderbilt Mansion and any other Lovin' Oven places will drop their prices two months prior to the date they have available, so if you can deal with only two months to get everything together this is a great way to have an inexpensive reception at The Vanderbilt.
If two months is not enough time..alot of other sites will drop prices four months prior to the date.
Only thing is you must be flexible with your date