Looking for a hall....only want a cocktail party recep.

Looking for a hall....only want a cocktail party recep.

This is what I am feeling like right now! I am on a mission and yet so simple seems impossible. 'PARTY, PARTY, PARTY' is al I want for the entire 5 hours. No questions of 'chicken or fish,etc' going around. My family is party hardy (and so is his). I am on Long Island and most of his family....Brooklyn; Bronx; Queens.
I want a DJ that knows how to 'keep-em stepping' to the beats from the late 70's and 80's (with a little 50 cents for my daughter)

I don't want to turn the purse upside down to catch the coins and lent to pay for such a simple affair.

This gal just wants to have fun and enjoy the party to honor her being a .

Any suggestions; references; past experiences......help!!!

Thanks for sharing.

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I'm not sure a hall would be willing to do that. Perhaps your better of with booking a catering room at one of your favorite resturants, and this way, you can maybe have servers and a buffet style dinner. Thats just an idea. Halls look forward to the cash, because they require a minimum amount of hours,and people. I'm not going to lie to you, but it gets costly, and reading your post, it seems as if you want to save on the cash. Look around, I'm sure you'll find something that works for you!!

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Thanks for responding. I was checking out the Freeport Yaht Club. My family caters but I really don't want them to cook and be involved....just have a good time.

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that is what we had for our engagement party--- had it at lido golf club- they really cut us a great deal and were willing to work with us on what we wanted.

good luck!

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Great!!! Thanks...I will continue my search into that possible location :)

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I know someone who had a cocktail reception at the Riverview in Oakdale and I heard it was great. They also had an afterparty at someone in the family's house. I went to a wedding at the Riverview once and it was so nice. Look at the Lessing's website.

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Thanks I will check them out. It may be a bit far for my fiances guest

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Being that your getting married in May, theres a place my brothers boss owns, called Montego Bay, in Island Park. They also have steel drum calypso bands every Sunday, and their kick a$$. Not sure what your looking for as far as music, but we booked Vinny from High Voltage, and you DEFINATELY don't have to worry about the money factor! He'll keep you on your feet all night long

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I tell you signing up for this site was one of the best things I ever did. I am going to check that out for sure. DJ, yes one to keep me going especially, Thanks

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my mother went to a wedding like that and said she loved it! She wanted me to do it but bc of the times i didnt think it really work for me. But places were willing to do it. If you find a place you like go there and im sure they can work something out!!!

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I think you should also look into the 'mansion-style' wedding. It is what you want- a constant cocktail party. I know the DeSeversky at NYIT does this type of event.

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Re: Looking for a hall....only want a cocktail party recep.