I'm new to LI wedding. I'm currently in the process along with my FH searching for reception halls. I have visited a few and has narrowed it down. If anyone ever had their wedding at these location or been to a wedding there I would appreciate any reviews.
Leonards of Great Neck Chateau La Mer Majestic Gardens Surf Club New Rochelle
I like Leonards because the price is reasonable. CLM I like the factor that we get a yatch, the food there was okay during the tasting, wasn't a fan of it. MG love the place and the BM was great with working out prices, it just a distance because we're coming from the Bronx. The Surf Club is ten mins from my home, my guest and family's home but not sure of the food and they don't offer tasting. Any help?
Thanks Ladies
GinaZ
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you can do a search on here for reviews. towards the top and slightly to the right it says 'search' and you can search for these halls in the Brides Review section.
Goodluck!!
kSa2010
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Thank you I will do.
fashiondiva
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I went to a wedding at CLM recently and did not like it at all. Found the food very mediocre and the liquor was bait and switch.. not top shelf.
Did you look at the crescent beach club .. that's supposed to be nice.
Leonard's is not my style. Too much glitz .
If you are coming from the Bronx did you look into Marina Del Rey? It used to be great.
FuTuRe MrS MaZz
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i too lived in the bronx and so does alot of fam... i picked swan club b/c its about a half hour from the bridge! i dunno if its what your looking for but its cheap and gorgeous!
Snick n Nick
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Haven't been to most, but Majestic Gardens is right near where I grew up, I've been to a few events there although not a wedding--I remember it being pretty nice.
dedecakes
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JMO, but I did not care for CLM at all. When we visited in April, the BM was making excuses for all of the negative things about the place...he kept saying 'Oh, that will be fixed in a few months...that will be changed soon. That will look different in the summertime.' We were totally turned off by that. Plus, there were scented candles EVERYWHERE. A reception hall should not have scented candles unless they are trying to hide a stale smell. I live close to Leonards, but have never stepped foot inside of it. I heard decent reviews about it...at least as far as the food.
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I went to a wedding at majestic gardens. The food was terrible (not even fresh Mozzeralla with the Mozz & Tomato Salad). My FH brought his own bottle that they drank in the bridal suite, I guess the bar must have been limited. and from what i heard they paid, I think you could of had it a Fox Hollow which would have been a big step up.
Crescent beach club will probaly be out of your price range if these are the places you are interested in.
Because you live in the Bronx, I would also suggest the swan club or westbury manor or fox hollow even.
dedecakes
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I would check out Floral Terrace. It's about a mile from the Cross Island. I'll be honest with you...the outside appearance is not as great as most places...and the lobby is okay...but the reception hall is large and really beautiful inside. You are the only bride that day and the prices are decent. I went to a wedding there two years ago and the food is a-mazing! I had such a great time, too!
They will definitely work with you. FM me if you want more info. I can give you the quote they gave me!
Annoulak
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If you live in the Bronx, and you're considering Surf Club, then what about Marina Del Rey, Villa Barone, and the place on Glen Island (I want to say Glen Island Harbour Club).
I'm having my wedding at Leonards, so I'm biased towards it, but you might also want to look at Douglaston Manor which is really close to the Whitestone Bridge.
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I'm from Queens, but we have family coming from the Bronx and we are doing the Palm House at BBG. FI's coworker got married at CLM, and I was not a fan at all. I thought the food was horrible, and I HATED the fact that when it was time for the salad they came around with a big silver bowl and threw it on our plate. The wedding was two years ago and I still remember this. The big room also over looked a parking lot. Just things I noticed. Check out the Floral Park Terrace, Jericho Terrace ( both close to the city border) Marina Del Ray is beautiful. If you want from your list..I'd go with Surf Club. I haven't really heard bad reviews about it. HTH
Annoulak
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Oh, just remembered...if you're having a fairly small wedding (up to 180 people), then you should definitely look into Caffe on the Green in Bayside, Queens...it's right off the Whitestone Bridge, good food, great views, beautiful grounds.
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SURF CLUB!!!!!!
we just booked there tonight! and actually they gave us a tasting on the spot (there were 2 weddings going on and they just brought in the food for us!) it was really really really good!!!!! plus the chef came in and started talking to us and my mom and aunt.. he is awesome!
sharivera
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Did you look at Fountain Head in New Rochelle - We were going to book there but then decided to see what was out on LI and got a good deal at Fox Hollow.
kSa2010
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Hey I was there too, today. I'm planning on booking by next week. I just wanted to taste the food to make sure that I'm getting my money's worth. the set of the wedding int he downstairs room today was beautiful.
Brendanzgirl
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:Look at the lessings properties: resonable prices great food!
I chose one 'Timber point CC' in great river
meli722
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im booked at leoanrds and so far they have been great and my BM is helpful, i also got a pretty good price for an evening, i really wanted to fall, but moved to the summer because the price was cheaper.
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Posted by StacyJill2009
I went to a wedding at majestic gardens. The food was terrible (not even fresh Mozzeralla with the Mozz & Tomato Salad). My FH brought his own bottle that they drank in the bridal suite, I guess the bar must have been limited. and from what i heard they paid, I think you could of had it a Fox Hollow which would have been a big step up.
Crescent beach club will probaly be out of your price range if these are the places you are interested in.
Because you live in the Bronx, I would also suggest the swan club or westbury manor or fox hollow even.
hmm, when did you go to a wedding there. the place was recetly remodeld the owener is fantastic and i have been to several events there. always top shelf liqour and thee food is out fo this world. several years ago someone i know had a party there and i wasnt all that great but now that they have new owners it is amazing and have won top catering awards for the past few years. i am sorry to hear you had a bad experience there the place is now out of this world
kSa2010
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Thanks to everyone for their help. I guess I have alot of deciding to do. I will continue to search some more. so far Leonards offered the cheapest price.
eternitybride
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are there specific elements you are looking for, or a price range? I have quotes from a lot of halls on the 2010 board, and can give reviews on some of them from weddings I went to.
