Hi Girls!
I went to visit yet another location option last night, and I really liked it, but its a bit expensive. When I got home, I started talking to FH about what I like and what he would like (I've visited about 12, he's been to 5 of them). I really like lower key, lesser known places. I don't like catering halls, so I've been mainly focusing on Country Clubs and the like. The one place I really liked that is in our price range and had perfect dates available, he didn't like.
So, after speaking to him last night, I realize we are on totally different pages as to what we would like in a reception hall. At first, and even still, he said whatever I want is fine, then he started voicing his opinion, and although I thought that's what I wanted, now I just want to be in agreement.
Now I need to try to find a compromise. I like rustic, simplistic, elegant, one wedding at a time...he likes, catering halls, doesn't care how many weddings, modern. Totally different as you can tell. He bases all his suggestions on where his friends have said they got good deals. That's another one of my pet peeves-- I like the lesser known/ less trafficked places because I don't want to be just another couple to be married at XXXX. Is that wrong? So, I figured I'll let you guys know where we've looked, what I liked and where he has suggested. And if anyone can give me any suggestions I would be eternally grateful.
I've seen:
- Carlyle on The Green (Both liked it, but way over our budget.
- Giorgios (Again both liked it, no dates available, only a friday and I think its too far for people to drive after work. Plus, looking again at the pictures online I started to dislike the abundance of chandeliers...but you can't beat that view.)
-Bellport Country Club (Eh-- he was ok with it, I thought we could do better, Didn't like that its right on Main Street)
-Atlantis Marine World (Wanted different--not
that different.)
- TImber Point Country Club (I really liked it, had perfect dates available...here's where FH said it looks too 'old,' It's creepy that it used to be someones house, and you just know that the walls have 20 layers of paint--his words not mine.)
- Smithtown Landing CC (Didn't like it-- although I loved Shannon the banquet manager...wish I could hire her to do my whole wedding wherever I have it)
- Stonebridge Country Club (Not bad-- FH didn't see it. A little small for my wedding. They say it fits 180-200, but I can't see how that would happen comfortably, great for smaller weddings.)
- Hamlet Willow Creek (Really nice, again FH didn't see it. But I didn't like how the CH is in the lobby if it rains)
- Westbury Manor (Went because the pictures look pretty-- really not my style though.)
- Chateau La Mer (Nice, but right down the block from where I grew up and 3 miles from where i now live, I'm picky about that, want to enjoy the limo. Plus, more than one wedding)
- East Wind (Saw by default for a showcase, not my style.)
-The Old Field Club (last night-- Tom was really nice. LOVE the ballroom and back deck. CH room isn't great but being renovated in January. A little pricy for less CH food than anywhere else. I think FH would hate it because it's got that 'old' feel. But, it would be at the top of my list.
Soooo, as you can see, I've made my rounds. I would like to go see Tall Grass Country Club this weekend, and I'm supposed to go see The woodmere club, but I think I'm going to cancel it because its too pricey...
I suggested, reluctantly, the riviera. Only because I know soo many people who have married/are marrying there and I was never enamored with it. He said 'It was nice...and cheap too!' SO, I may still consider it.
Any other ideas ladies??? Thanks!
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****************OK--after having a breakdown on Friday. My FH and I talked and he said to have the reception wherever I want. He says TImber Point is fine. I still love Old Field, but Timber Point is in my budget, the perfect location, great views, etc. So, I'm going to schedule a food tasting. I never had my 'wow' moment, but I came closest at TImber point. Thanks for all the suggestions ladies.
PS-- Milleridge Cottage is gorgeous, but they have a min guarantee of 175 guests, there's no way I could meet that. *****************
<><><><><><><><> HAHAHA!!! My parents went to check out timber point last night (they were both pushing me to have it there because they were there years ago and liked it) because they were in the area and they've decided that they don't like it so much. They agree with FH thinking it needs some work. Soooo...back to the search. I'm considering a yacht wedding...anyone ever been to one? Also, doesn anyone know anything about Cold Spring country Club?
