Started looking?

Hi all! I'm new here and impatiently waiting for my engagement party next month, not only because I think it'll be a blast, but because once its over and done with I can start looking at venues!! We're thinking about 2016 and I'm getting super anxious that by the time we start looking everywhere will be booked (which I know is ridiculous). We're hoping to find a place that holds one wedding a day in either March or October and I've already made a list of 15 places to go visit. I guess you could say I'm a good planner ;D

But when did you all start looking for places on Long Island? I feel like in other areas you wouldn't need to look 2 years in advance, but since Long Island is Long Island....

I don't think it is ever too early! We are getting married next year in May and booked this past May.

I know there are a couple of 2016 brides on here already. If you start looking now, you may even get to lock in 2014 prices, since the price per person tends to go up.

And I agree with okellies, when I booked most venues didn't have their 2016 prices out yet so I got locked in with a 2015 price! Only one venue (Mansion at West Sayville) had 2016 prices out back in May.

Where are you looking to go? I have a few quotes if you want them!

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Posted by kellynicole91

And I agree with okellies, when I booked most venues didn't have their 2016 prices out yet so I got locked in with a 2015 price! Only one venue (Mansion at West Sayville) had 2016 prices out back in May.

Where are you looking to go? I have a few quotes if you want them!

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A few places I asked for quotes from also gave me 2014-2015 prices and guaranteed them if we booked soon, so that was great! And thank you, I would love some quotes if you have them!!

We've looked at these places and gotten quotes: Glen Cove Mansion, Bourne Mansion, TimberPoint Mansion, Coindre Hall, The Green Building (Brooklyn), de Seversky Mansion, Vineyard Caterers and Raphael Vineyards

But these places wouldn't give me quotes without making an appointment:
The Woodlands
Fox Hollow
The Somerley
Inn at New Hyde Park
Flowerfield
Westbury Manor
Watermill Caterers


(I told you, I'm going a little overboard on the pre-planning haha)

The only quotes I have that are on your list are for Timber Point, which you already have! haha

I loved that venue! That was my 2nd choice and West Sayville Mansion was my 3rd. We just fell in love with Bellport Country Club and what they offered for the price was amazing.

Yay another 2016 bride! My wedding is in May of 2016 and I already have my venue booked (because I was also afraid that my choice would be booked for my date). A few of the places I went to already had my date booked so I'm glad I looked early. Also, I see that you are interested in either a March or October wedding. While I was searching I found that March was usually cheaper than October (since october is still considered prime season) so if you have a tight budget March would definitely be a better option.

I'm booked at The Watermill. I'm not sure what day you're looking for but I can send you my quote for a Saturday afternoon wedding.

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Posted by Rorelai

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Posted by kellynicole91

And I agree with okellies, when I booked most venues didn't have their 2016 prices out yet so I got locked in with a 2015 price! Only one venue (Mansion at West Sayville) had 2016 prices out back in May.

Where are you looking to go? I have a few quotes if you want them!

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A few places I asked for quotes from also gave me 2014-2015 prices and guaranteed them if we booked soon, so that was great! And thank you, I would love some quotes if you have them!!

We've looked at these places and gotten quotes: Glen Cove Mansion, Bourne Mansion, TimberPoint Mansion, Coindre Hall, The Green Building (Brooklyn), de Seversky Mansion, Vineyard Caterers and Raphael Vineyards

But these places wouldn't give me quotes without making an appointment:
The Woodlands
Fox Hollow
The Somerley
Inn at New Hyde Park
Flowerfield
Westbury Manor
Watermill Caterers


(I told you, I'm going a little overboard on the pre-planning haha)

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I have 2015 Oct/Nov Quotes for the Somerley

I also have Chateau La Mer and Lands End if anyone is interested

Yeah I was originally looking at October exclusively and then realized that the prices were a little... er.. VERY high. I'm still keeping October in mind and getting prices on the off chance something comes up that's affordable but I don't have too much hope. I thought about May, too, but the prices were the same as October so, March came in! But now I'm also wondering if November would be cheaper and if the weather might be better than a Long Island March.....

Anyhoo, I would super appreciate your quote for the Watermill! Thank you! We are very open to either a Friday or Saturday at any time -- we're more set on getting a great place than the exact day we want. I also only just added the Watermill to my list today -- can you tell me what about it you liked?

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Posted by Rorelai

Oh boo! Haha. I'm not too enamored with the pictures of TimberPoint but I like it enough (and the price) to go see it in person. I think its a little too small by pictures. How was it in person?

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The price is what drew me in for Timber Point and West Sayville (especially West Sayville it was so cheap!)

Timber Point is a little bit bigger in person than what the pictures show, however, if it is cold or bad weather I think the room for the cocktail hour was a little bit small. But I love the old mansion feel and this definitely had it!

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Posted by Rorelai

Yeah I was originally looking at October exclusively and then realized that the prices were a little... er.. VERY high. I'm still keeping October in mind and getting prices on the off chance something comes up that's affordable but I don't have too much hope. I thought about May, too, but the prices were the same as October so, March came in! But now I'm also wondering if November would be cheaper and if the weather might be better than a Long Island March.....

Anyhoo, I would super appreciate your quote for the Watermill! Thank you! We are very open to either a Friday or Saturday at any time -- we're more set on getting a great place than the exact day we want. I also only just added the Watermill to my list today -- can you tell me what about it you liked?

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Sure no problem. Just sent you forum mail!

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Posted by Rorelai

I would love your quote for the Somerely!!! I love love love the pictures of it and I'm so upset they wouldn't give me a quote unless I visited. I also wouldn't mind your quotes for the other two because, hey, why not? I might like those places! Thank you so much :D

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Sending now!