Hello...I'm sorry if I'm posting so many posts regarding ways to save but this wedding business is tooooo expensive and we simply can't afford it. I'm ready to elope
I have two questions:
1) From your experience in hunting for reception halls what places quoted you from $40 -$65 per person?
2) If I go to these place 4-6 months before the time I want to get married do you think they will lower there prices significantly or maybe add things that can save me more money?
I need a place that holds approx. 200 guests, rather have an outdoor ceremony, I want a simple yet beautiful wedding...so I can get a nice arrangement (doesn't have to be big) for centerpieces, don't need a limo, won't have a bridal party, will have my wedding on a friday afternoon or Thursday evening. The video and photgrapher is the ONLY thing I'll pay top dollar for....I know the place I want will cost me $5000 for both(maybe less if I do it on a Thursday that price is for a Saturday. I'll do my own makeup. Simple hairdo...off the rack dress....you name it I'll do....
By the way these were ideas given to me by some of you girls...THANK YOU!!!!!!!!!
I just want to have a memorable day
mka06
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check out the pavilion at sunken meadow... right on the beach. also a lessings facility
csorisi
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Posted by LovelyChas
Are there any times that are off season that is not in the winter...my friend told me that some place have off season in the summer for example. Any ideas on who?
November weddings are a little cheaper than the summer weddings. Also april might be a good month. it seems the most expensive time to get married is anywhere from may till oct.
kaklesmay
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If your considering suffolk I would say Windows on the Lake
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Timber Point Country Club
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Miller Place Inn
LoriH
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FH and I payed $65 PP for a Sunday wedding on Labor day weekend. This price also included the cake and centerpieces. We loved Stewart Manor Country Club it was perfect for us.
Brentwood Country Club (Couldn't find their website)
N.Y.bride
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under $65 for a weekend day in the summer
Chateau La Mer Windows on the Lake Beach Club Estate Timberpoint Tallgrass Jericho Terrace East Wind Country Gardens Sat night $59
I know I went to a few more but cant remember FM for details
October Bliss
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Posted by LovelyChas
1) From your experience in hunting for reception halls what places quoted you from $40 -$65 per person?
Swan Club, Meadow Club and Riviera. Swan Club had lowest quote of the three.
Shellycakes123
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Villa lombardis will give you 65 per head if you book 6 months before. You can get this price for a sat night if they have it open.
Kelly9904
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I got married at meadow club on a saturday night in JUne for $71 and they were amazing!
LovelyChas
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thank you alllllllllllllllllllll
PeterNChris
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Do you really think you can get a good deal if you book only 6 months ahead in most of the halls? I am thinking of halls like: Vanderbilt Flowerfields Lands End For a Sept or Oct '06 wedding????? I liked all 3 but got 135 ++ pp on a Sat night and just cant do it! What do you think? Has anyone ever done that?
N.Y.bride
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I think the later you book the better chance you have of getting a better price but you have to be flexible with your dates. If they dont book you who are they going to book? Most likely theyd lose some $, so you can talk them down then.
ShortBride
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I also forgot to add Milleridge Inn - the Inn itself. THe party is 4 hrs, not 5,and its not on the water, but in the good weather we were quoted around $55 for a sunday afternoon, and the ceremony can be outside on their patio...
LovelyChas
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Posted by PeterNChris
Do you really think you can get a good deal if you book only 6 months ahead in most of the halls? I am thinking of halls like: Vanderbilt Flowerfields Lands End For a Sept or Oct '06 wedding????? I liked all 3 but got 135 ++ pp on a Sat night and just cant do it! What do you think? Has anyone ever done that?
Vanderbilt quoted me 85 for a sunday in Feb....which is great compared to their regular price. So yes I think its possible....good luck and let me know what happens and I'll keep you posted regarding myself.
PeterNChris
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Thanks Chas. Yeah, I am pretty flexible with the date-I would like anytime in late September or October. I think if I wait a few months maybe I can get a better deal!
BTW-I love Vanderbilt! Stay in touch.
LovelyChas
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Posted by LoriH
FH and I payed $65 PP for a Sunday wedding on Labor day weekend. This price also included the cake and centerpieces. We loved Stewart Manor Country Club it was perfect for us.
Brentwood Country Club (Couldn't find their website)
THANK YOU ..... providing the website was GREAT
Soon2BeMrsS
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Posted by Shorty McBride
I'm a huge fan of the Stewart Manor Country Club. They were extremely nice and the place is sooooo perfect for a low-key wedding.
Here's a couple pics from their site:
Did you book w/ SMCC? Any info on them? The Good Bad & the Ugle, I'm looking to book with them any information would help me alot!
Thanks
NYCtoSEA
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Check out the Riviera in Massapequa. My price per person is within your budget for a Sat. night in January. I don't know what their summer prices are, but since you are flexible on the day of the week, I bet they would work with you. It is right on the water (Great South Bay) and you can have an outdoor ceremony there. The grounds are beautiful. I've been there during an outdoor ceremony and it was beautiful.
LovelyChas
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Thank you, will look into it
PegaLega
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Try Pine Hollow They are new but have been catering for years-they sent me prices that were in your range....also Arianna Waterfall they do a package deal thing
Good Luck
frosty
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Instead of doing a 'dinner' would you consider doing a breakfast/brunch meal? That is what we did and the highest per person price we were quoted was $45. Chateau La Mer does one with a 'cocktail hour' as well.
BTW, I booked Snapper Inn six months ahead of my wedding day.
