venues

Munchkin Posted: Nov 07, 2005 09:38 PM

venues

I am planning to start scheduling appointments with my fiancee to see halls this weekend.
I am looking for a venue that holds one wedding at a time and is something different, a few friends have recommended the Carlton on the Park, Cresent Beach Club and the Harrison House. Please let me know if there is any suggestions you can give me as well as anything I should watch out for. I have heard some horror stories when it comes to banquet managers.

thefirstlady Posted: Nov 07, 2005 10:29 PM

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I FM'd you!

alex110879 Posted: Nov 08, 2005 08:00 AM

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Have you determined a budget yet? Because that deternines where you should look...

Munchkin Posted: Nov 08, 2005 01:17 PM

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I have heard that the one wedding venues are quite expensive. My fiancee and I have agreed that we do not want to be over $150 per person.
Based on what I have heard I might have to give up my Sat Evening
Actually I am open to give up the one wedding places for the Sat Eve in a place that holds more if that would meet my budget. I'm so confused

Mrs.CM Posted: Nov 08, 2005 01:21 PM

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North Ritz Club does one wedding at a time. I am slightly biased , but it is really nice! Although I did have the same problem with price (and a min guarentee) so I am having my wedding on a Friday evening. But I love the idea of one wedding at a time so I don't mind the Friday night.

Munchkin Posted: Nov 08, 2005 01:26 PM

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Thank you, I guess I have more thinking to do then I thought.

Blu-ize Posted: Nov 08, 2005 01:27 PM

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Have you looked into Atlantis Aquarium in Riverhead? It's different, it's in an Aquarium and they use outside caterers, but the place is great with all the fish displays...definitley different, but they only have one wedding at a time.

MJDoc12 Posted: Nov 08, 2005 01:41 PM

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Miller Place Inn does only one wedding per day....very elegant. FH and I visited, but it was too expensive for us. (We have a tiny budget)

AutmBride Posted: Nov 08, 2005 02:39 PM

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Check our Flowerfield in St. James. There's only on wedding at a time, the grounds are beautiful, the food is outstanding and the cocktail hour is held in a huge atrium. Here's there site with plenty of pics:
http://www.flowerfield.com/photos.html

Tina120206 Posted: Nov 08, 2005 02:56 PM

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I was quoted $175 per person at Harrison House in December, 2006, a Saturday. If I couldn't guarantee 200 people I would be bumped to an afternoon wedding. Nevermind then.

LisaJill Posted: Nov 08, 2005 03:05 PM

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I have heard the Atlantica is beautiful and so are vineyard weddings. What time of year do you want? Also I have seen Lands End and loved it but I wanted a smaller guarantee. If you are doing a fall or early winter... I went to a wedding at Tribeca Rooftop in Manhattan and it was beautiful and VERY different. that is all I could think of I am getting married at Lombardis on the Sound but you seem like you want something a little more different. Good luck!!!

Anna506 Posted: Nov 08, 2005 03:13 PM

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I went to all of the 3 places, Harrison, Crescent and Carltun.

I'm pretty sure they are all over $150 for a Sat evening, but it depends on your minimum. The higher amt you guarantee... the lower the price. How many ppl are you thinking about having?

E-n-K Posted: Nov 08, 2005 03:22 PM

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I don't know how far east you want to go, but Giorgio's is one wedding at a time and around 150. It is gorgeous!! (I am biased though).

heidla Posted: Nov 08, 2005 03:29 PM

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The Snuff Mill at the NYC Botanical Gardens in the Bronx is a wonderful location. They do one wedding at a time, but it only holds around 120 ppl.

mka06 Posted: Nov 08, 2005 04:25 PM

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how many people do you plan to have?
you should check out the vanderbilt mansions (oakdale and centerport)...

stephensvalentine Posted: Nov 08, 2005 04:27 PM

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Milleridge Cottage holds one wedding at a time. If memory serves, depending on time of year, you can do a Sat evening for under $150. Good luck!

nferrandi Posted: Nov 08, 2005 04:31 PM

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I'm not sure what day time prices are like, but the Crescent Beach Club is over $150pp for a Sat. night.

BHW Posted: Nov 08, 2005 04:34 PM

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I'm biased, but I loved the Crescent. They were so professional and easy to work with. The food and service were phenomenal. I think one of the great things about the Crescent is the view of the water and the fact that it's on the beach. We had our ceremony there on the beach. As long as the weather is good, the cocktail hour is inside and outside so everyone was able to enjoy the fresh air and the view. We were married on a Sunday during the day. I'm not sure whether guests will be able to take as much advantage of the beach setting and water view at night. Good luck with your choice.

Sweetpea130000 Posted: Nov 08, 2005 04:37 PM

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I am biased but I love Riviera

You can definitely spend less thatn $150/head for a Saturday night, we are

kmkelly Posted: Nov 08, 2005 04:45 PM

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We looked at Milleridge, both Cottage and Carriage House. One wedding at a time - because they are in separate areas. The Carriage House was very reasonable for a Sat. night and minimum was 75 people. Giorgio's is one wedding at a time too -- that's where I booked. Once I saw it, I knew it was the place. I ended up giving up Sat. night and choosing a Sunday wedding to keep it within our budget. We're having the ceremony there at 11:30 a.m. and the whole place is gorgeous.