Newly Engaged - Need Help Finding a Venue!

ikcin98 Posted: Jun 28, 2009 10:48 AM

Newly Engaged - Need Help Finding a Venue!

Hi All,

I've been on this website and reading many many posts since I got engaged. We only got engaged a little over a week ago, but I've been in search of the perfect place to have the ceremony and reception!

Any help would be greatly greatly appreciated!

I would love to avoid the traditional catering hall type wedding. I've been to many beautiful weddings at different venues like this, but I want mine to be a bit different and a bit more casual.

Places I've gone so far...

Old Field Club - I had my heart set on this venue. I thought it would be perfect...the outside space and the room looked perfect, but I really didn't love it. There were a few things that didn't thrill me, so I left very disappointed. I was convinced there was nowhere for me to get married that I'd love.

Then we went to see the Vanderbilt at Dowling. My fiance and his parents loved it. My mom and I liked it, but I'm not totally sold. There are a few things I don't love and I don't really know if it's the atmosphere I'm going for.

Thatched Cottage - Really very pretty, but more the catering hall type feel that I want to avoid. It just wasn't for me.

I really need help! We obviously have a budget, but we're willing to do a Friday night. I have to do July or August because it makes my life much easier as a teacher. We're also willing to do '10 or '11.

I really want to find the perfect place....on the water would be great, but as long as it's a pretty locations, we're happy. Neither of us is very religious, so we will hopefully be getting married on-site or at some pretty outside location nearby (We hope for no rain...as do the rest : ) )

Thank you thank you thank you!!!

We appreciate any feedback at all!
Nicole

catrich942010 Posted: Jun 28, 2009 11:04 AM

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Congratulations!!!

I went to an event at the DeSeversky Center on the NYIT campus and it was really nice inside and the grounds are beautiful. I hope this helps! Good luck!

ikcin98 Posted: Jun 28, 2009 11:07 AM

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Thanks!
That's actually where I'm going next!

We plan to have around 140 people??

MitziandAndrew Posted: Jun 28, 2009 11:31 AM

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I am getting married at the Queens County Farm Museum but that is probably way too casual. You can try The Pavilion at sunken meadow I have never been there but it's worth a shot.

Happy Planning.

Camroy Posted: Jun 28, 2009 11:48 AM

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I recommend the de Seversky Center. I just got married there. They do an awesome job. You won't be disappointed. The venue is beautiful. There are some pics in my album and on my photographers website. Click here for website Click recent weddings. Camille and Troy. GL!

LaBellaVita622 Posted: Jun 28, 2009 11:49 AM

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the owners of Villa Lombardi's just bought Louis the XVI in Patchogue. It is actually now Lomabrdi's on the Bay.. I would definietly check that out because is seesms that while the Villa may be opposite of what you want the new one is elegant in a plainer way but the room is all glass & you see that water through out it..I haven't been there yet, but from a few pics I've seen it looks absolutely beautiful. I think you may like it from what you are describing :) good luck!!

JAAMS Posted: Jun 28, 2009 12:01 PM

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Check out the Hempstead House @ Sands Point if you're looking for something unique.

I absolutely LOVED the Hempstead House; however, it would never have accomodated our guest list (over 300) + FH wasn't crazy about it.

I think Majestic Gardens is beautiful too. They're one wedding at a time.

mrsjpc3 Posted: Jun 28, 2009 12:24 PM

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check out the bayview house at captain bills in bayshore. excellent food, on the water, simple and understated, but elegant. also, the prices are great and 1 wedding at a time. pics in my albums

Im getting Married Posted: Jun 28, 2009 09:16 PM

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Westbury Manor is not on the water but the grounds are beautiful and it defiantely does not have a catering hall feel

irisheyes23 Posted: Jun 28, 2009 10:47 PM

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We're getting married at the Hamlet at Willow Creek in Mt. Sinai. It can be fancy or casual and there is a large lake in the back. Pretty.

WeddingGem Posted: Jun 28, 2009 10:58 PM

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If you want something really different there is also Atlantis which is an Aquarium where you can get married. I saw some pics online (i found them through this site) and it looked beautiful. I never went there in person because my count was too small to guarantee a room. The buy I spoke to was Bob the number is 631-208-9200 x286. He was super nice and really tried his hardest to help me out. I believe someone on this site recently got married there.

cateydee Posted: Jun 28, 2009 11:19 PM

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THE WOODLANDS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

its an old gatsby-era mansion on a golf course with gorgeous grounds

summerbridetobe Posted: Jun 28, 2009 11:44 PM

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Posted by irisheyes23

We're getting married at the Hamlet at Willow Creek in Mt. Sinai. It can be fancy or casual and there is a large lake in the back. Pretty.

We are also getting married at Hamlet Willow Creek. It may be something like what you are looking for because i do not think it has a typical catering hall feel. It is only open about 4 years so everything is very new and clean looking, nothing screams tacky wedding. I also looked at Old field club and Vanderbilt mansion, so I think I had a similar vision as you when I went looking for halls. www.hamletwillowcreek.com
good luck!

KittyGags Posted: Jun 29, 2009 12:31 AM

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What about the Pavillion at Sunken Meadow or Gurneys? Both are more laid back...

ETA The Bayview House at Captain Bills is awesome and their food is absolutely DELISH!!!!!!

Celeste617 Posted: Jun 29, 2009 03:52 AM

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I recently was married at Westbury Manor and it was absolutely wonderful. Definitely doesn't have that catering hall feel.

marinai7 Posted: Jun 29, 2009 07:09 AM

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Hi, we went to about 12 places before we finally settled on Chateau Briand. If you're looking for a different look, this is the place, but if you are set on 1 wedding at a time, then this isn't it. FM if you want details on the other places we visited and their pricing. Good Luck.