Is this really unusual?

Original post by frosty

Mar 01, 2005 10:59 AM

When FH and I got engaged, there were two things we really wanted for our reception.

1.) To have a breakfast brunch, rather than a dinner reception.

2.) For it to be in a location that overlooks the water.

I am having a heck of time finding ANYPLACE that satisfies both requirements. Is it really that unusual?

I've contacted several places, and they say that they 'don't do that' (breakfast brunches). I know Sans Souci does it (but it really too far from my ceremony location). Captain Bill's doesn't do it. Three Village Inn 'might' do it (have to go talk to them). I found two places that actually have breakfast brunch wedding menus, but neither is on the water.

I've tried to convince FH to decide which is more important...the food or being on the water (because right now, being on the water isn't important to me anymore). Right now he is not willing to forego either 'requirement.'

I feel like this...

Am I crazy? Am I asking for the impossible?

FTRBRIDE Posted: Mar 01, 2005 12:45 PM

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try Atlantica- I believe they usually have a sunday brunch (or at least they used to)...maybe they would be willing to do it.

Or maybe the Harbor Club in Huntington, if that's not too far for you.

AnniesSS Posted: Mar 01, 2005 12:49 PM

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You could also try Beach Club Estate... it's on Lake Ronkonkoma and they do Sunday brunches

Goldi1021 Posted: Mar 01, 2005 12:54 PM

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Posted by eogara

Well, it doesn't overlook the water but it does overlook the park... FFIL got married at Terrace on the Park (Flushing) and had a breakfast brunch.

I was contemplating that location for myself but my older brother quickly stomped that idea and said 'No sister of mine will get married with a view of Shea Stadium!!!' He is a die-hard Yankee fan. I can still beat him up though.

Terrace on the Park is a nice place though. I always liked it. And you are close enough where you can take pictures in front of the unisphere from the World's Fair.

jrl0223 Posted: Mar 01, 2005 01:16 PM

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It's not on the water but the Roslyn Claremont Hotel might be able to do it. We're having a post nuptual brunch the morning after our wedding. So maybe they could make it a nuptual brunch for you?

o17range Posted: Mar 01, 2005 02:03 PM

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You might also try Glad's Restaurant at the Crab Meadow Golf Course--it sort of has a view of the sound (it's actually kind of neat, overlooking first a bird sanctuary and then the beach). I'm trying to think of some others--but good luck. I think your idea is a great one and hope you are able to find your dream place!

gNi1125 Posted: Mar 01, 2005 02:03 PM

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Russo's does it and it overlooks the water. Might wanna check it out.

Nautical bride Posted: Mar 01, 2005 02:10 PM

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Danfords has delicious brunch food and they have a private reception room with an amazing view of the harbor.

You might also have luck looking at waterfront restaurants as opposed to reception halls. Some will let you rent out the restaurant for things like a brunch reception. I can't recommend a specific place on LI, but I know that some do this in the Washington, DC metro area (where I live).

Laura1976 Posted: Mar 01, 2005 02:12 PM

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i don't have anyplace to recommend, but I love brunch, I would lvoe to go to a wedding like that.

newbrideOct Posted: Mar 01, 2005 02:15 PM

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You can try Harbor Club or Thatched Cottage. I think they both have water views. Some of the town beaches also have restaurants on the water. Good luck.

curliegirl Posted: Mar 01, 2005 02:17 PM

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Why don't you make it his responsibility to find the place then?

What am I talking about...that will never happen!!!!

nov04LIbride Posted: Mar 01, 2005 02:18 PM

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Posted by Nautical bride

Danfords has delicious brunch food and they have a private reception room with an amazing view of the harbor.

Danford's is great, as is the Port Jeff. Country Club.

shawl Posted: Mar 01, 2005 02:23 PM

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I think it's a great idea. If you like Captain Bill's you should push them on this - I'm almost positive that my cousin's daughter's christening party was a brunch there.

frosty Posted: Mar 01, 2005 03:49 PM

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Posted by curliegirl

Why don't you make it his responsibility to find the place then?

What am I talking about...that will never happen!!!!

How true. He spent a couple of hours one night looking online and you know what his suggestion was? Tellers Chophouse in Islip. So I said to him, 'Umm, that's not on the water, and I doubt they do a breakfast brunch.'

I emailed Danford's to see if they would do a brunch. I also emailed Chateau La Mer and they do brunch weddings -- $45pp, minimum 75 people.

cocoa Posted: Mar 01, 2005 07:49 PM

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maybe coco's? in huntington? but that is an awesome idea!!!

dm24angel Posted: Mar 01, 2005 08:03 PM

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Danfords is nice, Also Not on the water but would probably do it is Irish Coffee Pub in East Islip..their room is very large and food is great.

akaMrsT Posted: Mar 01, 2005 08:10 PM

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Posted by diamondgrlie

I just went to the EXACT thing you described at Russo's on the Bay for FH's cousin's wedding. The CH was a hit... fresh fruit, eggs, muffins and of course mimosas and bloody mary's.

I second Russo's on the Bay. I think the video shows the breakfast/brunch wedding with omlette stations and such.

mrswask Posted: Mar 01, 2005 08:22 PM

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Did you check with Chateua La Mer? THey're right on the water and I know they do all kinds of parties and events besides weddings, so I can't see them not be able to do a brunch wedding.