SCRAPPING WEDDING PLANS - Need info on Brentwood Country Club & other all inclusive wedding packages (photo/video, DJ, limos, flowers, invites, cake)

Hi ladies,

After looking at a lot of halls and then running the numbers, we nearly decided to just elope.

As a lot of you know, I almost booked Jericho Terrace but the expense of it all and some posts on the newlywed board stopped me in my tracks. We agreed to scrap the initial wedding plans but I realized that I really do want a wedding. I just can't bring myself to elope or to spend $20K - $25K.

So, my proposed solution is an all inclusive wedding package. Now my task is to get all the info for any such halls in the area.

Can anyone tell me more about Brentwood Country Club??? I know it's in Suffolk and we had previously limited ourselves to Nassau County since we live in Brooklyn. But I am one to travel for a good deal.

I know Brentwood has a package for $8995 + 18% (ETA: 15%) service charge (for off season) for 100 guests including photo/video, all flowers, DJ, limos, invites, cocktail hour & reception.

I understand that BCC credits like $700 - $1,000 if there photo/video is not used but that is definitely not enough to use anyone else - OR IS IT? Any photo/video packages for $1,000 - $1,500?

Thanks much