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nywebchic Posted: Oct 25, 2002 05:41 PM+

nywebchic MEMBER SINCE: 9/02 TOTAL POSTS : 204 WEDDING DATE: May 12, 2004 WEDDING LOCATION: East Wind Caterers

Posted: Oct 25, 2002 05:41 PM

low key reception place ?

Looking for low key reception place ..
-simple casual elegant
-great food/drink
-ceremony, too
-80-100 people
-summer 2003
-scenic/views
-reasonable price

or space for rent with kitchen (will get caterer)

ddunne23 Posted: Oct 25, 2002 05:47 PM+

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Posted: Oct 25, 2002 05:47 PM

Re: low key reception place ?

Milleridge Carriage House

JustJodi Posted: Oct 25, 2002 05:49 PM+

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Posted: Oct 25, 2002 05:49 PM

Re: low key reception place ?

Sounds like what I'm having only a few less ppl.
Europa Resteraunt in the Chateau Briand

Sasha96 Posted: Oct 25, 2002 05:52 PM+

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Posted: Oct 25, 2002 05:52 PM

Re: low key reception place ?

Well it doesn't have the scenic views, but try 15th & West (the Nassau Bar Association). You would call Philip Stone Caterers (exclusive to the site). They have some photos of the place on their website. The price is very reasonable and the food/service has gotten great reviews by many people I know as well as the NY Times. I believe they require 100 min. though.

CathyB Posted: Oct 25, 2002 06:09 PM+

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Posted: Oct 25, 2002 06:09 PM

Re: low key reception place ?

FH & I were all about a low key place. We decided on Sans Souci of Sea Cliff.

We also liked Sail Harbor, George Washington Manor, and the Milleridge Cottage.

Jenny5150 Posted: Oct 25, 2002 06:18 PM+

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Posted: Oct 25, 2002 06:18 PM

Re: low key reception place ?

Old Field Club in Stony Brook

KarenK122 Posted: Oct 25, 2002 09:45 PM+

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Posted: Oct 25, 2002 09:45 PM

Re: low key reception place ?

Three Village Inn....in Stony Brook

MarcellaBella Posted: Oct 25, 2002 10:15 PM+

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Posted: Oct 25, 2002 10:15 PM

Re: low key reception place ?

do you want only in LI?

How bout the Vanderbilt Mansion, Metropolitan....Coindre Hall

nywebchic Posted: Oct 25, 2002 10:34 PM+

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Posted: Oct 25, 2002 10:34 PM

Re: low key reception place ?

nyc is preferable since it is easier for guests to get to

MarcellaBella Posted: Oct 25, 2002 10:42 PM+

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Posted: Oct 25, 2002 10:42 PM

Re: low key reception place ?

there are soo many beautiful low key places.. I looked at so many.. I had initially wanted to have the reception in NYc until I found my place..

I suggest you try the following:

James Burden Mansion
Boathouse
Lighthouse at chelsea Piers
River Cafe
Manhattan Penthouse
Firebird
Loft 150 (? can't remember if that's the name)
Whitespace
Tribeca Loft
Metronome
Chemist Club
NY Botanical
Landmark on the Park
American Battery on the park (again I am tired and don't have my wedding folder here so don't quote me)
Rainbow Room
Cipriani
Studio 450 (this is where I was going to have it up until I found my place)

I have a ton more.. I went to see soo many places..

nywebchic Posted: Oct 25, 2002 10:58 PM+

nywebchic MEMBER SINCE: 9/02 TOTAL POSTS : 204 WEDDING DATE: May 12, 2004 WEDDING LOCATION: East Wind Caterers

Posted: Oct 25, 2002 10:58 PM

Re: low key reception place ?

MarcellaBella,
Do you prices ?
and minimums ?

MarcellaBella Posted: Oct 25, 2002 11:03 PM+

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Posted: Oct 25, 2002 11:03 PM

Re: low key reception place ?

I 'd need my folder toknow for sure.. how much are you looking to spend? what month, day, time are you looking for?? that's key too,. the only place I know of is Studio 450 and that was 8,000 site fee..and you have the entire place to yourself for the entire night.but you have to get you'd need to get your own caterer and they are NOT flexible on the site fee

Manhattan Penthouse was pretty reasonable.. they quoted me 125? for a saturday night and it fits like 150 people tops.. the guy will tell you they can fit either that many or more but the room seems too small for that many... really nice place though and you have a great view..

check out..

www.locationsmagazine.com

nywebchic Posted: Oct 25, 2002 11:10 PM+

nywebchic MEMBER SINCE: 9/02 TOTAL POSTS : 204 WEDDING DATE: May 12, 2004 WEDDING LOCATION: East Wind Caterers

Posted: Oct 25, 2002 11:10 PM

Re: low key reception place ?

we are on budget.....

$8000 is too much for site fee!

MarcellaBella Posted: Oct 25, 2002 11:13 PM+

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Posted: Oct 25, 2002 11:13 PM

Re: low key reception place ?

yeah, it is.. but this place is HUGE!! it's 2 floors and a huge terrace.. PLUS, a gourmet kitchen and coat check and bathrooms.. it was ridiculously large..

def check out that site I posted.. it'll def help you out.

another site that was helpful was

www.paintthetownred.net

it has ALL NYC places there,.

Good luck!

JodiBabe Posted: Oct 26, 2002 12:09 AM+

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Posted: Oct 26, 2002 12:09 AM

Re: low key reception place ?

The Beach Club Estate in Lake Ronkonkoma. It is right on Lake Ronkonkoma and absolutely beautiful.

Minimum of 80 people on a Sat. daytime wedding Sept 2003 $65/pp

Jodi

jpsgirl Posted: Oct 26, 2002 01:51 AM+

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Posted: Oct 26, 2002 01:51 AM

Re: low key reception place ?

I second 15th and West - definite great, different, place for a low key wedding!!

yabbobay Posted: Oct 26, 2002 09:20 AM+

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Posted: Oct 26, 2002 09:20 AM

Re: low key reception place ?

what about:

vanderbilt planetarium in centerport
vanderbilt mansion in oakdale
coindre hall in huntington
the pavillion at sunken meadow

lesleyw Posted: Oct 26, 2002 10:40 AM+

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Posted: Oct 26, 2002 10:40 AM

Re: low key reception place ?

I suggest Sans Souci in Sea Cliff. I'm getting married there in Aug. 03 and I think it fits perfectly with what you are looking for. Do a search on it on this site and you will see a lot of great info on it. Good luck!

Betty Posted: Oct 26, 2002 08:03 PM+

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Posted: Oct 26, 2002 08:03 PM

Re: low key reception place ?

Riviera in Massapequa. It has kind of an old type feel. VERY romantic. It has a beautiful view of the water and a nice outside area. The ceremony would have to be held outside. We really liked it but it was too small for us but perfect for 100 people.

Meg9-20-02 Posted: Oct 28, 2002 09:15 AM+

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Posted: Oct 28, 2002 09:15 AM

Re: low key reception place ?

I second the Sans Souci!!!!!! I had the exact same criteria as you when looking for a reception hall (except about 140 guests). The Sans Souci was absolutely amazing!!! Great food, atmosphere, views (on the water), affordable prices, etc. - Definitely worth checking out.