Reception place ?'s....

MellyAngel Posted: Jul 26, 2006 08:30 PM

Reception place ?'s....

Hey all...I just got engaged this week and we are shooting for a June 07 or Feb 08 wedding date. Unfortunately my fiancee refuses to believe me when I tell him almost all of the June 07 dates are booked. So here is the help that I need: I need your opinions/experiences at the following places: Douglaston Manor (which was recently renovated and seems beautiful), Westbury Manor, and Coral House. How is the food? How is the service?

Thanks!! I appreciate all the help I can get

drpepper318 Posted: Jul 26, 2006 08:53 PM

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First of all welcome and congrats on your engagement!!!!!
It's true the halls book up so early!!
As far as those three places, I can comment the most on Coral House- I've been there for weddings and I really like it! The ballroom there is really beautiful and their food is very good.
I've never been to Westbury Manor but I've heard it's great!
I looked at Douglaston Manor and it seemed like a pretty nice place but when I went there, the renovations weren't finished so that made me nervous, and when I spoke to them, they didn't offer very much for the price they were charging compared to some of the other places I looked at.
Good luck with your search!!

Captsarkasm Posted: Jul 26, 2006 09:22 PM

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C-O-N-G-R-A-T-S!!! I've only been to Westbury Manor (of your choices) and it's great.....but it does book quickly....it's really popular. I'm sure if you look around, you can definitely find some places that are still open for June. But, if you fall in love with a place, and they're booked, you might find you'd rather wait until 08 GOOD LUCK!!

cherilicious16 Posted: Jul 26, 2006 09:31 PM

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I looked at Doug. Manor and Coral House. The food at Coral House was GREAT and the prices were pretty good as well. They have really cute rooms.
Douglst Manor food was okay too, but less variety that Coral House. The outside Golf lawn is really pretty if you are going to have an outdoor cocktail hour.
Good luck!

Fiance26 Posted: Jul 26, 2006 09:33 PM

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Congratulations. Yes places get booked up fast I got engaged a month ago. Our wedding is June 29th we booked the Coral house. It is very elegant and the food is really good. If there is anything else I can help with let me know.

Mooshyboo Posted: Jul 26, 2006 09:33 PM

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Welcome and Congratulations! Yes it is true that reception halls book up quickly! I only know of the Coral House ~ food was good and the service was great too...my cousin got married there and it was very nice! I had a GREAT time!

Happy Planning!

cuteauburnininny Posted: Jul 26, 2006 09:40 PM

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i nevcer been to any of the ones you listed but i wanted to say congrats to you and good luck searching.

MellyAngel Posted: Jul 26, 2006 10:03 PM

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Thanks so much!!! congrats to you as well...it's such an exciting time..but im already overwhelmed

MellyAngel Posted: Jul 26, 2006 10:07 PM

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yea renovations are finished at DM..except for the outside..which i agree it worries me....im definitely checking out coral house

thanks so much!

MellyAngel Posted: Jul 26, 2006 10:10 PM

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Also, if anyone has any other suggestions for places that wouldn't be too far out on the island, but are pretty and reasonably priced, I would appreciate it. I know all about westchester wedding venues..but nothin about LI..and i cant afford westchester ;)

megsm3 Posted: Jul 26, 2006 10:15 PM

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welcome - i just got married at the coral house and i cannot say enough about it. Everything was wonderful and a lot of guests have actually called to tell us what a great time they had and how great the coral house was. Best of luck in all your planning - this website is great for ideas!!