Nice place for a reception in Queens that is inexpensive

Original post by tinkerbell907

Dec 14, 2008 08:01 PM

Hi everyone
Any budget concious brides out there? I'm looking for a nice place, maybe a restaurant where I can have a reception for 40pp that won't be over $50 pp. With the state of the economy right now that's all I can afford. Luckly my mom is making my cake (my avatar is one of her creations).My date falls on a Friday. I really like Caffe on the Green but don't know their prices yet. Anybody have their wedding there?Thanks.

tammi2308 Posted: Dec 15, 2008 01:48 PM

Re: Nice place for a reception in Queens that is inexpensive

Posted by tinkerbell907

Hi everyone
Any budget concious brides out there? I'm looking for a nice place, maybe a restaurant where I can have a reception for 40pp that won't be over $50 pp. With the state of the economy right now that's all I can afford. Luckly my mom is making my cake (my avatar is one of her creations).My date falls on a Friday. I really like Caffe on the Green but don't know their prices yet. Anybody have their wedding there?Thanks.

Verdi's of Whitestone, has a few different packages, they will work with you and your budget just talk to them. Also, the Verdi's of Westbury may be an option for the same price depending on your date and the season (it's a little nicer) Douglaston Manor in Queens my fam had a party there and prices were not bad at all. Cafe on the Green is nice, dont know about their prices though.

MitziandAndrew Posted: Dec 15, 2008 01:49 PM

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I know how you feel! Try the Reception House.

-Many Blessings!

MakingofaMulligan Posted: Dec 15, 2008 02:04 PM

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Posted by MKEA98

Not sure how the prices are or a per person minimum but maybe check out:

Douglaston Manor - Douglaston
Immaculate Conception Center - Douglaston
Antun's - Queens Village
Arturo's Restaurant - Bellerose
The White House Restaurant - Whitestone

My brother had his wedding at the Immaculate Conception Center - it is more than $50 a head for their main room, but they also have smaller rooms which we've been to parties at which cost less. The food is really good.

Also, not sure if you want to look into places in Nassau, but there's a place on the Queens/Nassau border in Floral Park called Koenig's. I know it's more than $50 per person for the upstairs banquet room where they usually do weddings (I think it costs $59 per person) , but they can also do a private room downstairs, and it'd probably be cheaper.

I'm getting married at Immaculate Conception Center and its closer to $100 per head for the big room in January.

FutureMrs.M Posted: Dec 15, 2008 03:52 PM

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Posted by KerriJohnS

Posted by lizzie217

My first question is how many people? There are many resturants that you could do for that price...do you plan on having a DJ or band also? If so you need a big space....and a resturant might not cut it

Verdi's in Whitestone does a beautiful job they have a nice reception room and could porba;ly work within that price range

I think Cafe on the Green would be upwards of 60pp

Roma View on Cross Bay Blvd I have heard good things about

Roma View... I had a friend who got married there and she paid $90 pp.

depends on the room at roma view and the day I have had parties there and payed 40 a head but that was for buffet...for sit down it is more

lizzie217 Posted: Dec 15, 2008 05:35 PM

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Yes Reception House I have heard great things about!

ColeandJJ Posted: Jan 12, 2009 02:54 AM

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My Fiance's dad owns Bruno's on The Boulevard in Astoria. I know he works with budgets all the time and the food is great(and I promise that's not me being Bias haha). If you'd like to look into it FM me.

sjpaek Posted: Jan 12, 2009 01:00 PM

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yes, the reception house will probably be within your budget. also, why dont you look into having it at one of your favorite restaurants? rent out their party room or block a certain time slot to host the event there. just a suggestion. good luck!

SusiBtoM Posted: Jan 12, 2009 02:56 PM

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For 40 people I would try a restaurant with a large party room, or try one of the hotels near the airport for one of their smaller rooms.
Any particular area in Queens so we can pinpoint ?
Caffe on the Green is closed as of January. Not sure yet what is replacing it.

catb95 Posted: Jan 12, 2009 03:59 PM

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Hi,
Try Roma View in Howard Beach. Ask for Eric. Food is amazing! I have had many parties there including my bridal shower. Very much in your budget.
Catherine

MrsGRod09 Posted: Jan 12, 2009 04:12 PM

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If you like food from Spain theres a place called Marbella restaurant that has a large room and their prices were like at $40 pp. Their website is Click me . They dont have any grounds you can take pictures though. Also if you book with them they give you a discount with the hotel they are affiliated with.

Forgot to say its in Bayside

SFAR89 Posted: Jan 12, 2009 04:18 PM

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I just wanted to suggest 'Matteos' on cross bay blvd in howard beach. I went to a wedding there once and it was amazing. Food was great. I don't know if they have smaller rooms though, but I would inquire.

lizzie217 Posted: Jan 12, 2009 04:28 PM

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Posted by SusiBtoM

For 40 people I would try a restaurant with a large party room, or try one of the hotels near the airport for one of their smaller rooms.
Any particular area in Queens so we can pinpoint ?
Caffe on the Green is closed as of January. Not sure yet what is replacing it.

I didnt know Caffe on the Green was closing!

futureMrsJSL Posted: Jan 12, 2009 04:40 PM

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You may want to check out Villa Russo, which has a complete wedding package (limo, photo, video, dj, flowers, etc) for like 10,000. Also Rigatti Terrace in Queens has a good rates.

HM807 Posted: Jan 12, 2009 05:00 PM

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Also, it was in the paper that Dantes had a party recently where guests were passing out due to carbon monoxide posioning!!

Future Mrs H Posted: Jan 12, 2009 05:47 PM

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Posted by lizzie217

Posted by SusiBtoM

For 40 people I would try a restaurant with a large party room, or try one of the hotels near the airport for one of their smaller rooms.
Any particular area in Queens so we can pinpoint ?
Caffe on the Green is closed as of January. Not sure yet what is replacing it.

I didnt know Caffe on the Green was closing!

It closed Jan 1
This was in he Bayside times
http://www.bayside-times.com/articles/2009/01/12/queens/doc4965074eaab35668036223.txt

frescelena Posted: Jan 12, 2009 06:54 PM

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Who knew that the beer garden hosts weddings?! That's awesome! I've only been there for drinks and BBQ!
You can try Douslaston Manor, it's pretty, on the Golf Course---not sure how much pp it is, but I know they have some sort of package deal with other vendors--good luck!

vicandbarbara09 Posted: Jan 12, 2009 08:49 PM

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Beware of Astoria World Manor!!!
We saw their website and someone even recommended me to go see it for myself. I liked it when I walked in As my FH and I were waiting in one of their banquet rooms to speak to a manager there was a HUGE waterbug that was crawling on the wall. We left right away and never looked back.

NYYankeeGirl72 Posted: Jan 13, 2009 02:55 PM

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Posted by GRod2Be

If you like food from Spain theres a place called Marbella restaurant that has a large room and their prices were like at $40 pp. Their website is Click me . They dont have any grounds you can take pictures though. Also if you book with them they give you a discount with the hotel they are affiliated with.

Forgot to say its in Bayside

I have to say I have eaten at Marbella's restaurant and their food is amazing!!! You should definitely check them out!!1