Rehearsal Dinner

Hi Ladies! I am having a hard time finding the right place for my rehearsal dinner. Not many places will rent out their restaurant on a Friday night for 70 people. We would also like to stick to Western Nassau Here are some places that we are considering: (If you have any feedback that would be great) Elephant Room - Roslyn Inn at Great Neck --This is where our room block is Roslyn Claremont Hotel Long Island Marriot City Cafe Thanks

why are u having so many people for a rehearsal dinner?

Im just curious, do you have a big bridal party? Maybe, you should try to limit it to people just involved in the wedding.

why are u having so many people for a rehearsal dinner?

The only poeple that we are having are the bridal party and our immediate family (parents, siblings, grandparents, aunt& uncle & adult first cousins) it just added up so quickly. I was so shocked when we added it all up. We are inviting all of the aunts and uncles because they are all traveling in from out of town.

why are u having so many people for a rehearsal dinner?

Our rehearsal dinner list had gotten way out of hand too but we had to cut it down when we got up to 70 because I kept thinking -- we might as well have the wedding at the rehearsal. You shouldn't feel obligated to invite all of your aunt/uncles and cousins who came in from out of town. Plus that's a lot of money. But as far as suggestions go -- I'm not too familiar with Nassau county but a hotel would be convenient -- especially if a large number of folks are staying there.

Rehearsal Dinner - what I did..

I had 50 people at my rehearsal dinner, and encountered the same problem with restaurants not wanting to have so many people there (my rehearsal dinner was on a Saturday night). My wedding was at Crest Hollow, so I looked at the Hilton in Huntington (exit 49S off the LIE). They had beautiful 'meeting rooms' which we decorated elegantly, and they did a wonderful job, bringing in flowers, elegant lights, and decorative trees. They catered the dinner, with a sit down dinner, including appetizer and dessert. Plus, since it wasn't part of a restaurant, it was private, we played background music, and ended up staying there for about four hours!!! It was great. Cheap too - I think it ended up being around $1400 for 50 people (including soda). I didn't have alcohol, because I didn't think it was necessary for that night, when they would be drinking the next day at the wedding. It really turned out quite beautiful and elegant. I can give you the name and number of the person I dealt with there, who was sooo helpful. Just a thought.

Rehearsal Dinner

How did those places you were looking at work out? I am in the same boat and would love some suggestions. Thanks