Suggestions for 8/31/03 wedding

GinaM Posted: Mar 01, 2003 08:29 AM

Suggestions for 8/31/03 wedding

Does anyone have any suggestions for a location (preferably waterfront or with beautiful grounds) to have both our ceremony and reception with a guest list of approximately 85-100 people? We are trying to plan our wedding for this coming August 31st. I know it may be considered 'last minute', but, I was wondering if anyone had any suggestions of locations that may be able to accommodate our 'smaller' size affair. Several of the places that we liked required minimums of 100-125 people. We dont think we can make the minimums and are obviously running out of time. I am open to all suggestions, including waterfront(or golfcourse) restaurants that can provide an adequate dance floor. Thanks!!!!

wacky Posted: Mar 01, 2003 08:31 AM

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Lido Beach Golf Course or Bridegeview both in NAssau County

missmmpr Posted: Mar 01, 2003 08:31 AM

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John Anthony's

Caryle on the PArk (not sure of minimum)

North Ritz Club

Land's End (I think you need more than 100 people though. I think 150 or something)

Port Jeff Country Club

Captain Bill's

shelzyp Posted: Mar 01, 2003 09:31 AM

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Since it is only 6 months away, some places may be willing to let you have less people. What about having it on labor day, places will give you a break if you do it on that day instead.

dubliner Posted: Mar 01, 2003 09:32 AM

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Bridgeview is probably too big - it has a 150 minimum, but Lido is a good idea

wacky Posted: Mar 01, 2003 09:38 AM

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Dubliner, not true abt Bridgeview. You can utilize main room not tent for party of up to 100 and then have ceremony and cocktail hr upstairs in room overlooking water .

Thats how my wedding was originally set up.

shelzyp Posted: Mar 01, 2003 09:45 AM

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When I looked at John Anthony's in the middle of Janaury, the had September 1st open.

janatlantica Posted: Mar 01, 2003 09:50 AM

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I am always partial to Atlantica in Westhampton!

kptoys Posted: Mar 01, 2003 10:55 AM

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The Vineyard Caterers - beautiful grounds

Giorgios at Fox Hill - Panoramic view of the north fork, right on the sound (you can almost see the water but they built condos on the bluff)

Rock Hill Country Club - set on a hill with views of the ocean

lulu Posted: Mar 01, 2003 11:32 AM

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You can try the Vanderbilt Mansion in Oakdale. It's on a river and has beautiful grouds. The room is small so I think you only have to guarentee 100.

Betty Posted: Mar 01, 2003 12:20 PM

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I am getting married at John Anthonys (8-29-03),it's on the water and it's beautiful!! The only problem is I know our min. is 100 but the room on the first floor is smaller so it may have less of a minimum.

I HIGHLY suggest you go look at Rivieria in Massapequa. FH and I really liked it there but it was too small for us. It has an old feel to it and it has a beautiful view. It would be perfect for 80-100 people.

Good Luck!!

J.Lo24 Posted: Mar 01, 2003 01:16 PM

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Stonebridge Country Club has a minimum of 100 people, however I know Three village Inn does smaller weddings. My future sister-in-law got married there almost 2 years ago and had 65 people. I would definitely check it out. Good Luck, keep us posted!

mims107 Posted: Mar 01, 2003 01:23 PM

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For a small wedding I would also recommend Danford's Inn in Port Jefferson! (they were my first choice but I have too many people)

christy Posted: Mar 01, 2003 01:34 PM

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West Sayville country club
cresecent beach club
port jeff cc
lands end

jennyg Posted: Mar 01, 2003 01:39 PM

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check out www.lessings.com. I think some of the suggestions above are here and they are all beautiful properties with a great reputation.

mishandgerard Posted: Mar 01, 2003 03:30 PM

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Sunset Habour in Patchogue. Right on the water and a beautiful outside deck with seating. I had mine there. The food and people were great

Melissa Posted: Mar 01, 2003 04:18 PM

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We actually got married on 8/31/02. Our first location was at the Port Jefferson CC, and it ended up being to expensive, so we switched locations to the Holbrook CC. It's not waterfront, but it's on a Golf Course, and it's $60pp, minimum of 60 people on a Saturday night. It was beautiful. If you have any further questions, let me know, I'd be happy to help.

04Bride Posted: Mar 01, 2003 05:55 PM

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Try Riviera in Massapequa. We are getting married there on 7/30/04. Its one wedding at at time and we had to gaurentee 120 but you can work with them and try and bring it down.
Also I am going to a wedding on labor day so its not SO odd as one might think. You might want to try that.
FM if you have any questions