Would you not pick a reception location because it is too far????

Would you not pick a reception location because it is too far????

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Re: Would you not pick a reception location because it is too far????

I ran into the same problem. I was looking to have it at the aquarium, but too many people complained it was too far.

Re: Would you not pick a reception location because it is too far????

I originally wanted to get married at my church in E. Northport, then have the reception at a vineyard out east, but they are all at least an hour from the church. My husband and I decided this was too far so we went with something closer.

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I think you should have it where you want. If people want to really be there for you, then will be.

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Posted by Stacey04

I think you should have it where you want. If people want to really be there for you, then will be.

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I agree. My FBIL is from Queens and my FSIL was from Massapequa. They had the church in Massapequa and the reception on Shelter Island. Guests had to trek to Massapequa, then take a ferry to Shelter Island. In addition the last ferry was at 11 p.m. and the wedding wasn't over until midnight so most of the guests planned ahead and decided to STAY. However, there was a 2-night minimum for all hotels on the island.

So this is how I figure it: If guests were willing to travel to the last exit before London for FBIL they would have no problem wherever FH & I decided to have our reception!

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Re: Would you not pick a reception location because it is too far????

I also wanted to go out east to a Vineyard or to Giorgios, but in the end we went to CLM because it was closer. The only thing I would worry about is that it is January, and there is a strong possibility of a snow storm...which could make many of your guests not show at the last minute. Just something to consider while making your decision.

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Pick a venue because you love it.
I chose to get married on the East End, most of my guests are from Nassau or out of town. I was a little nervous about my choice in the beginning, but many of my guests keep saying 'can't wait for your wedding!' and many have already booked rooms!!!
Bottom line- if they really want to come, they will.

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We're from Queens and we only looked at places in Nassau county.

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Yes Giorgios was one of our choices--so we chose East Wind instead which is only ten minutes from Giorgios but East Wind has rooms availalble at their facility--so it made our decision easier along w/ other things....We also live in Nassau so the decision was taken into consideration but my advice is have it where you love--b/c people will complain if you had it an hour away or if you had it fifteen minutes away---TRUST ME!!!

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My reception is far...Oakdale. I live in Manhattan. Since it was so far out, I got a church near my reception to make it a little easier for guests. Although my Dad is still complaining that Oakdale is too far for his friends from Jersey!! Oh well, if it's too far they don't have to come!!

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I think it depends on how many people you're inviting. I had my heart set on Atlantica but I knew a lot of people would not make the drive out there & that would leave me searching to make my min.

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My family lives primarily in Nassau and Queens and FH's family in NJ...so we only looked in Nassau so that it would be convenient for everyone. I happened to luck out that my top choice was located in western Nassau.

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I would be a little concerned because of the month. It's January - if it is bad weather, or even snowing a little - you may lose more people because of the distance. Just a thought...