I totally feel the same way. Many of the RHs we looked at were automatically crossed off once we found out the minimum for a Sat. night was 200+. In fact, Giorgio's was the only RH with a minimum of 150 for a Sat. night. But that's not the only reason why we booked with them. Just something that helped with our decision.
we only had to guarantee 100 ppl @ WSCC. the standard guarantee at most places for saturday night is at least 125, but i found that was often negotiable when i met with the staff.
Posted by bluegreen08
Check out the North Ritz Club? We raised our minimum to 160 because we knew we'd be having more guests, but the original minimum was lower. We also got a GREAT price.
It doesn't hurt to try -- plus, it's 1 wedding at a time so you don't have to worry about getting a crappier room.
i havent had to deal with that but im so sorry to hear how rude they were to u..
im have about 75 ppl at the meadow club and they have two rooms the other room you have to graut. 125. they are great try them..
Posted by bluegreen08
Check out the North Ritz Club? We raised our minimum to 160 because we knew we'd be having more guests, but the original minimum was lower. We also got a GREAT price.
It doesn't hurt to try -- plus, it's 1 wedding at a time so you don't have to worry about getting a crappier room.
Posted by flairforfashion
Posted by bluegreen08
Check out the North Ritz Club? We raised our minimum to 160 because we knew we'd be having more guests, but the original minimum was lower. We also got a GREAT price.
It doesn't hurt to try -- plus, it's 1 wedding at a time so you don't have to worry about getting a crappier room.
NRC minimum is traditionally 175 but they are willing to do 150 at the least.
Posted by cammolax23
i guess it depends on where you go.. if you go to places that are designed for 200-400 people, then yes you are going to get that from them, they dont want to drop their minimum for a 150 person wedding when the could book at 300
Just playing devils advocatre here.. I know its frustrating but sometimes that is the nature of the beast .. Im sorry you are going through this.. is there any place that you have absolutely loved??
Posted by Future Pepper
Posted by cammolax23
i guess it depends on where you go.. if you go to places that are designed for 200-400 people, then yes you are going to get that from them, they dont want to drop their minimum for a 150 person wedding when the could book at 300
Just playing devils advocatre here.. I know its frustrating but sometimes that is the nature of the beast .. Im sorry you are going through this.. is there any place that you have absolutely loved??
my mother fell in love with East Wind. i wasn't as hooked but i'll admit that we liked the Estate MUCH more than the Country Gardens. We're too small for the Estate. When we wanted to look at the Crescent Beach Club they wouldn't even make an appointment to meet with us for a Saturday wedding my size LOL not only that, but out of most of the places we looked at, we couldn't get married at night because the guarantee raised so much! i don't *want* a day wedding, but that's what we're going to have to settle for
That's so frustrating you can't get what you want. But I wouldn't give up - there has to be someplace you love that will work! Although I admit - I did raise my guarantee so I could get the place I wanted. We're just going to pay for 200 people no matter who comes (mom is helping, luckily!) - and the overall cost including everything was actually less than it would have been to have only 150 at a few of the other places we looked at. So it worked out.
Posted by cammolax23
i guess it depends on where you go.. if you go to places that are designed for 200-400 people, then yes you are going to get that from them, they dont want to drop their minimum for a 150 person wedding when the could book at 300
Just playing devils advocatre here.. I know its frustrating but sometimes that is the nature of the beast .. Im sorry you are going through this.. is there any place that you have absolutely loved??
Posted by cammolax23
Posted by Future Pepper
Posted by cammolax23
i guess it depends on where you go.. if you go to places that are designed for 200-400 people, then yes you are going to get that from them, they dont want to drop their minimum for a 150 person wedding when the could book at 300
Just playing devils advocatre here.. I know its frustrating but sometimes that is the nature of the beast .. Im sorry you are going through this.. is there any place that you have absolutely loved??
my mother fell in love with East Wind. i wasn't as hooked but i'll admit that we liked the Estate MUCH more than the Country Gardens. We're too small for the Estate. When we wanted to look at the Crescent Beach Club they wouldn't even make an appointment to meet with us for a Saturday wedding my size LOL not only that, but out of most of the places we looked at, we couldn't get married at night because the guarantee raised so much! i don't *want* a day wedding, but that's what we're going to have to settle for
East Wind is a Beautiful venue!!1 I went to a wedding there-- they were about 100 guests, and it was fantastic.. the CH was amazing and the food was fine cuisine.. trust me you would not be disapointed there!!!
And I dont think you have to settle for a day wedding.. there are soo many gorgeous places that can accomodate you.. how about the Village Club of lake Success.. they have a flexible minimum and a beautiful glass enclosed ballroom that looks out over the lake...
Posted by CNC4eva3402
Posted by cammolax23
i guess it depends on where you go.. if you go to places that are designed for 200-400 people, then yes you are going to get that from them, they dont want to drop their minimum for a 150 person wedding when the could book at 300
Just playing devils advocatre here.. I know its frustrating but sometimes that is the nature of the beast .. Im sorry you are going through this.. is there any place that you have absolutely loved??
I kind of agree..of course they are in it for the money, so if they can make double the money for the same time slot/same room..that is exactly what they are going to try to do. I would try finding RHs that have smaller rooms to begin with. But i suggest meeting with them, I found that over the phone they usually quote you a minimum and a price, and in person they are much more flexible..
I'm havng a small wedding of about 120 guests..and over the phone, the places I called didn't seem too eager about it..but a lot of places I met with in person were great about it..but I might be having a little bit of a diff. experience beings I am looking for a Sunday or Thursday nite...
What are you looking for in a hall? Maybe I can help you find some pretty ones for a smaller wedding?
FH always says the East Wind weddings we've been to were his favorite. He really wanted us to have ours there but that is where one of my matron of honor's was so I wanted my 'own' place. But it really is beautiful and the food is delicious!
well that's really good to know! we were leaving EW as a 'backup' in case nothing else jumped out at us this w/e.
Posted by kweber322
FH always says the East Wind weddings we've been to were his favorite. He really wanted us to have ours there but that is where one of my matron of honor's was so I wanted my 'own' place. But it really is beautiful and the food is delicious!
Posted by CMS
We're more than likely booking George Washington Manor.
Our guarantee for the Presidential room on a Saturday afternoon is 60 (our guest list is 95) and it fits up to 120.
They have another room that fits 95-150.
Two Star menu on Sat. night will be $95 pp, three star menu will be $120.
Posted by Future Pepper
Posted by CMS
We're more than likely booking George Washington Manor.
Our guarantee for the Presidential room on a Saturday afternoon is 60 (our guest list is 95) and it fits up to 120.
They have another room that fits 95-150.
Two Star menu on Sat. night will be $95 pp, three star menu will be $120.
pretty reasonable! we hadn't even thought of GWM. thanks, maybe we'll look into it!
Posted by cammolax23
Posted by Future Pepper
Posted by CMS
We're more than likely booking George Washington Manor.
Our guarantee for the Presidential room on a Saturday afternoon is 60 (our guest list is 95) and it fits up to 120.
They have another room that fits 95-150.
Two Star menu on Sat. night will be $95 pp, three star menu will be $120.
pretty reasonable! we hadn't even thought of GWM. thanks, maybe we'll look into it!
Love the GWM... had lots of parties there, you will be very happy with them too and the roslyn claremont is a 2 sec walk for your guests OOT
