I'm having some trouble finding a reception venue... my fiance and I had actually decided on Fox Hollow, and I took my parents there yesterday, and they really just didn't like it... Now, if fh and I say 'this is what we want, end of story' they'd certainly let us have it there, but I really want a place that at least all the major players (ie, us and our parents) can be happy with. Problem is, I feel like I've looked at all of the more popular catering halls, and I'm just not impressed... I want something with a less commercial feel, and without all the glitz and crystal chandeliers a lot of these places have... That's why I liked Fox Hollow, because it felt a little more toned down than a lot of other places... but my dad is right that it's certainly a bit commercial... Anyway. So, does anybody know of any more unique and less popular catering halls in/near Huntington? I'd really like to stay as close here as possible, since the ceremony will be here (South Huntington) So far I've looked at Fox Hollow, Carlyle on the Green, Oheka, Cold Spring Country Club, Thatched Cottage, and Watermill. We need a place that can hold about 200 people.
(oh, and as a ps - it matters if my parents don't like the place because they're paying for it, and while in the end it is my day and I should have what I want, I am personally not comfortable with asking anybody to pay $35,000 for something they really just don't like. So, I want to at least make sure I exhaust all my possibilities.)
thanks!
edit: thanks for all the suggestions! I'm really starting to get ideas. Just as a note... I've already ruled out the Huntington Harbor Club because I had my Bat Mitzvah there, and it certainly is beautiful, but I want to leave it with memories of my Bat Mitzvah and find somewhere else for my wedding. thank so much though!
prinses777
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Try the Harrison House... It will hold the amount of people, and it is not the typical everyday wedding hall.
Good Luck!
RadioLau
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The Harbor Club in Huntington...that is where I am getting married.
Blu-ize
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Lands End. Really low key and classy.
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Lands End. Really low key and classy.
I agree - that is why I picked it! Not overly done - minimal wall decor.
Also loved Bayview House at Capt Bills - although I'm not sure how many people it holds. It was very minimal decor, but a great water view. I loved it
FruNor
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Def check out the Riviera in Massapequa
Naunie
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Vanderbuilt Mansion or Coindre Hall
nylisa
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Have you check out the Manor East ? Definately give it a look.
ali120206
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I've heard great things about the Woodlands, and it's right by Fox Hollow, as well as the Woodbury Country Club and North Ritz Club. If you want to go a little farther, the Milleridge Cottage is very nice as well.
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Posted by SuzBride
Posted by Blu-ize
Lands End. Really low key and classy.
I agree - that is why I picked it! Not overly done - minimal wall decor.
Also loved Bayview House at Capt Bills - although I'm not sure how many people it holds. It was very minimal decor, but a great water view. I loved it
Not to mention really great service and food. I was there for a wedding not too long ago.
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I loved Lands End. Also loved the vineyard weddings. And I would also say check out Lombardi's on the Sound (I prefer to refer to it as Port Jefferson Country Club!)... They do have a chandelier but it is very open, it is not a typical catering hall. Lots of windows. I have heard good things about the Hamlets also. Oh, you know what else is very different. Nassau Museum of ARt, but you have to arrange your own caterers which could be tiring. And also Atlantica was nice. Good luck!
Blu-ize
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Also, Old Field. That is very low key and on the water too. Was there last year for a wedding.
DAVALJO2
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Whatever you do stay away from the huntington town house
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Posted by DAVALJO2
Whatever you do stay away from the huntington town house
Oh, I definitely will. I've heard nothing but bad things about the Townhouse.
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try the harbor club in huntington - all the way up route 110 (new york ave) on the water
i got married there 6 months ago - and people are still raving about it
ill show you some pics that show how beautiful the place is and the website
http://www.harborclubcaterers.com
i know at my wedding - rarely anyone had heard about it before and went home raving
eta - if you do a search for my photo album post - there are some more pics in there of the place - both inside and out - i dont have them on my computer anymore
Whatever you do stay away from the huntington town house
I'm so sorry you had a bad experience!!! Did you post a review? Anyway, you're MARRIED..congrats!
nferrandi
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Crescent Beach Club
JPbride
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What about the metropolitan in Glen Cove? That place looks really nice and different
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How about North Ritz Club? it; right down the road from FH, and it does have a little glamour, but I feel that it's mostly understated and elegant, but I'm biased.
I agree
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Any of the Hamlets, THe Bourne Mansion, Lands End, Old Field Club, Stonebridge Country Club. I went to over 20 halls in my search, and I don't like places that are to overly done. FM me if you want me to tell you about some of the places.
