Small wedding venue suggestions

Notwedyet08 Posted: Jan 05, 2010 09:44 AM

Small wedding venue suggestions

Hi Ladies,

I'm a 2011 Bride; went back and forth with having a big wedding; then a destination wedding; now thinking about just having a small wedding here in NY (or NJ) for about 50 people. We have a tight budget so really can't go over that amount of guest; any suggestions on beautiful places to hold a small wedding??

Thanks!

Iluvpoodles Posted: Jan 05, 2010 09:52 AM

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Anywhere in particular in NY or NJ? I could recommend some places in Queens or Staten Island with a small minimum.

Notwedyet08 Posted: Jan 05, 2010 09:59 AM

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Posted by Iluvpoodles

Anywhere in particular in NY or NJ? I could recommend some places in Queens or Staten Island with a small minimum.

I'm pretty much open to-Queens; Manhattan; Long Island; Brooklyn and parts of Jersey close to the city.

I have plenty of time so my search is pretty broad right now.

Iluvpoodles Posted: Jan 05, 2010 10:14 AM

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In Brooklyn there is Gennaro's that can host a small wedding and they have packages which include everything. Pictures, limos, dj..but a lot can be desired with the vendors. The place itself isn't super fancy and is kind of bare bones. I'm not sure what type of decor you are looking for. Siricos caterers in Dyker Heights can host a smll wedding and is around 90 per plate. Again, the decor really isn't up to date. Vetro in Queens is owned by Russo's on the Bay and hosts smaller events, just opened and from the pictures looks beautiful. I've heard nothing but great things about the food. Per plate is around 100. Douglston Manor in Queens is really pretty, per plate is cheaper I would say then Vetro and I think their minimum is low. maybe 65-70. I would call to find out.

bride2be1012 Posted: Jan 05, 2010 10:45 AM

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Here are some suggestions of places that will accomodate small weddings:
All of these places are in Long Island
1. Wesbury Manor : My RH and couldn't recommend it more highly
2. Swan Club
3. Sans Souci of Sea Cliff
4. The Metropolitan
5. Leonards of Great Neck
6. George Washington Manor
7. Coral House

Notwedyet08 Posted: Jan 05, 2010 11:21 AM

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Posted by bride2be1012

Here are some suggestions of places that will accomodate small weddings:
All of these places are in Long Island
1. Wesbury Manor : My RH and couldn't recommend it more highly
2. Swan Club
3. Sans Souci of Sea Cliff
4. The Metropolitan
5. Leonards of Great Neck
6. George Washington Manor
7. Coral House

Thanks!

When i was looking to have a larger wedding i visited Westbury Manor; i just e-mailed them on menu & pricing for a smaller event. Same thing with the Swan Club-i'll see what their prices are.

Im_My_Own_Princess Posted: Jan 05, 2010 01:00 PM

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do you have a budget?? that could help narrow it down.

Notwedyet08 Posted: Jan 05, 2010 01:41 PM

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Posted by Im_My_Own_Princess

do you have a budget?? that could help narrow it down.

Yes-If i have 50 people; i can't spend more than $65pp ideally including Tax++ But in total can't really spend more than $4K on the reception (food; drinks)

bride2be1012 Posted: Jan 05, 2010 01:58 PM

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Posted by Notwedyet08

Posted by Im_My_Own_Princess

do you have a budget?? that could help narrow it down.

Yes-If i have 50 people; i can't spend more than $65pp ideally including Tax++ But in total can't really spend more than $4K on the reception (food; drinks)

If you consider doing it on a off day you might be able to get that, but it will likely be BEFORE tax and grauity. I was quoted that price at several venus for a Thursday night in the summer.

FutureMrsLMS Posted: Jan 05, 2010 02:31 PM

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my wedding is less than 60 guests and I am paying less than $ 65/pp.

JC297 Posted: Jan 05, 2010 02:33 PM

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swan club

Tracey1979 Posted: Jan 05, 2010 02:49 PM

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Timber Point
Country Gardens at East Wind
Sunset Harbour
Meditteranean Manor
Milleridge

MrsDR2010 Posted: Jan 05, 2010 03:05 PM

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Coral House
Leonards of Great Neck- AWESOME price

NYYankeeGirl72 Posted: Jan 05, 2010 03:09 PM

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Swan Club, I think they can accomodate a minimum of 40 ppl. (Of course I am bias, since I am having my recep there). Good Luck!!

Im_My_Own_Princess Posted: Jan 05, 2010 03:24 PM

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v.e.r.d.i's of westbury... i'm biased.

and they could fit your budget.

JAAMS Posted: Jan 05, 2010 09:29 PM

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Westbury Mano has a small room

Notwedyet08 Posted: Jan 06, 2010 09:21 AM

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Posted by NYYankeeGirl72

Swan Club, I think they can accomodate a minimum of 40 ppl. (Of course I am bias, since I am having my recep there). Good Luck!!

Thanks! It's me KIM-actually going to their showcase at the end of the month. Looking forward to finally seeing their venue!

Notwedyet08 Posted: Jan 06, 2010 09:22 AM

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Posted by JAAMS

Westbury Mano has a small room

I went there over the summer and loved them. Maybe i'll go back and look at their smaller room.

I think the problem is i don't know what i want. In my mind i envision a small wedding maybe somewhere in the city; but all the places i have looked are out of my budget so i'm focusing back on long island for right now...UGH don't know what to do!

KM714 Posted: Jan 06, 2010 09:25 AM

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Milleridge has the carriage house which hosts up to 100 MAX so the minimum to guarantee is much less.

George Washington Manor has variety of rooms... i love this place since its very different (2nd choice for RH).

The Metropolitan is a small venue on a whole but downstairs they have an even smaller venue called 'The Club.' Very loungy but has a nice wood bar and two separate rooms so you can still have a separate cocktail space and then move into a different room for the dinner. I LOVED this too since its different and would definitely consider it in the future for other parties.

HTH! Good luck.