Reception Hall help

jackieee Posted: Dec 17, 2009 01:44 PM

Reception Hall help

I am going to the following venues in the next two weeks. I would love to hear from people who have been there. Pros/Cons.

We will be having 175-200 people. I want it on the water.

Giando's on the Water
Chateau la Mer
Venetian Yacht Club
Huntington Harbor Club
Bridgeview Yacht Club
Pavilion at Sunken Meadow
Lombardi's on the Sound
West Sayville CC
Swan Club
Windows on the Lake
Flowerfield
Thatched Cottage

hahha I know it's a long list!! Thanks :)

amandamichael Posted: Dec 17, 2009 01:48 PM

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the venetian was the first one we went too, and 10 places later we went right bck
the view is great!
the rooms are beautiful and guilio made us feel right at home
we even tasted the food
nothing to worry about
and were thrilled about it

hope its got the same feeling for you!
good luck!

gina409 Posted: Dec 17, 2009 01:51 PM

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the only place on ur list i saw was bridgeview yacht club and it was gorgeousssssss

the only reason why we didnt book was the outside was so beautiful but we were afraid in oct it would be too cold and we were rght..it was freezing onmy day lol

but it really beautifuland u should check it out

LoveyDovey Posted: Dec 17, 2009 01:58 PM

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considering Chateau La Mer...went to the tasting on Tuesday, food was pretty good, staff was really great. I have heard nothing but great things about CLM since I've been on this board. The only 'con' i have with CLM is that you can see the parking lot from the window and more importantly from the 'aisle' outside in front of the gazebo. I dont know if youre having your ceremony there or not. despite the parking lot its still our number 1 choice right now. The prices were amazing, best we have received so far.

If you don't mind me suggesting- try Land's End in Sayville it is really beautiful- but was out of our price range.

Also Riviera in Massapequa- the grounds were gorgeous, very very affordable, they give away tons of freebies- unfortunately they didnt have a date that worked for us.

Good Luck!

Tetelove Posted: Dec 17, 2009 02:01 PM

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I thought the Swan Club was beautiful but I didn't care for their reception room. i think it was the Camelot... If you are having a mid-sized wedding, the Swan Club is the place to go but if you are having a large wedding...I would re-consider.

I LOVED Chateau La Mer but FH hated it. He thought the downstairs reception room looked old and outdated. I LOVED the ceiling though. Their prices were pretty good and its right on the water. I would check it out.

The Bridegeview Yacht Club....um..I didn't care for the lady who showed us around. And I thought the CH room wasn't nice. Their reception room is beautiful and has a great ceiling with draping. The pros of this place was that they had different linen colors that you could chose from....

Good Luck!!

chicky724 Posted: Dec 17, 2009 03:36 PM

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I got married at the Swan Club and they have AMAZING gardens… but if you want someplace “on the water” I don’t know if it really counts. They have like a big pond there and it’s near the water…. but not really as much as some of these other places.

It’s still a great place though.

Golden Posted: Dec 17, 2009 04:06 PM

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CLM all the way. The service is amazing, the food is great (from what i hear ) and it's right on the water. The prices are really good and overall I just love it. We were going to book at the Venetian but CLMs pricing was a little bit more in our range but Venetian is gorgeous as well. We dealt with Daisy and she was wonderful!

geegee827 Posted: Dec 17, 2009 04:46 PM

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I just got married at Thatched Cottage. It was absolutely amazing and exceeded every expectation. Guests are still raving about the food.

However, it's a very different look from the other halls on your list. It's definitely more 'rustic' which is why I liked it.

The food and the french service are incredible. The staff was great and I can honestly say that I would do the whole thing over again.

Bee12 Posted: Dec 17, 2009 05:42 PM

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CLM!!!!!!!!!!!!!

mrsq2be Posted: Dec 17, 2009 06:13 PM

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we booked CLM so I am kind of biased! lol
we looked at Venetian,and it was al little more than what we wanted to spend. FH didn't like the person we dealt with either...
I have been to weddings @ West Sayville CC - nice place, but set up a little weird.. i dont know if you will be cramped with 200 ppl... it was tight when i was there.
Flowerfield is GORGEOUS!!!!!!! I have been there before too... that's not on the water though right? (that was my biggest thing too.. has to be on the water! ) anyway.. flowerfield was gorgeous, but we didn't even look there bC my friend told me what she paid for the hall 6 years ago and it was out of our range. that was 6 years ago so i dont knwo what they are charging now. but definitely worth a look.

Corinne Ann Posted: Dec 17, 2009 06:13 PM

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CLM!!!!! LOVE IT!!!!!!!!!!! i sent you FM!! Good Luck

BA Posted: Apr 09, 2010 03:41 AM

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No offense to anyone, bu t I didn't want a typical wedding in a hall with predictability.

I have chosen Pavilion at Sunken Meadow.

I wanted a beach wedding but it can be difficult, especially in NY.

To me, this place is almost like a hidden gem. If you are okay with a more casual wedding, as I am, then this is the place for you.

The price is great, the location is better, the food is awesome and you can pretty much decorate and do as you please so you really can have your dream wedding.

soontobmrsmike Posted: Apr 09, 2010 09:12 AM

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Lombardis on the sound was our first choice until we saw Villa Lombardis. I wanted more of a reception hall. Lombardis on the Sound is a country club but you cannot beat the views!! I wasn't sure the reception room was big enough for us so we looked at Villa and I fell in love! If you have any more questions FM me,.