'You get what you pay for?'

HSsweethearts Posted: Aug 29, 2009 12:06 PM

'You get what you pay for?'

So I planned my wedding a few years ago. I fell in love with the first hall I saw and we booked it. it turns out it's one of the more expensive halls (No Oheka or even Russo's, but above average). Now we're looking to plan again, but we really don't have money, so I'm definitely looking to downscale the wedding certainly in terms of size, and I'm trying to not be married to my original hall for that reason.

I've been considering some halls that are a bit less expensive, but when the price is 'too low' it worries me. What do you think the difference is between a more expensive hall and a less expensive hall? If I go to a hall that's $20-40 less pp with a smaller minimum, what am I sacrificing, besides debt?

What have you ladies found?

CL122705 Posted: Aug 29, 2009 12:10 PM

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Yes its true, you do get what you pay for. Why don't you try Jericho terrace.

CL122705 Posted: Aug 29, 2009 12:10 PM

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Verdi's of westbury is very good.

mag2010 Posted: Aug 29, 2009 12:17 PM

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Try Fox Hollow, Westbury Manor, or Douglaston Manor.

ChrissyV729 Posted: Aug 29, 2009 12:23 PM

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Honestly my RH was not alot (in my opinion) at all. I have heard nothing be great reviews about them. The reason I checked them out was becuase soooo many people said that the food there was so good. I went for a food tasting..... AMAZING!!! FM me if you want more info.

MrsS2011 Posted: Aug 29, 2009 12:34 PM

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I totally agree with ChrissyV729, Larkfield Manor is super affordable and the amount of food and the quality of food you get for the price is amazing.

The ceremony area is also gorgeous, and the people who work there are so helpful and friendly.

mosh424 Posted: Aug 29, 2009 12:51 PM

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i agree with the girls above Jericho Terrace, Westbury Manor, Fox hollow work with every budget and have different rooms to accomadate

FuTuRe MrS MaZz Posted: Aug 29, 2009 01:23 PM

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Posted by CL122705

Yes its true, you do get what you pay for. Why don't you try Jericho terrace.

I disagree! Swan Club was pretty inexpensive and they were amazing.... my guests were raving about the place and the food! I had no complaints about them whatsoever...

ETA: and the guests think we must have paid a fortune for it

drivwal Posted: Aug 29, 2009 01:55 PM

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I think that there are halls out there that are very very inexpensive and you might sacrifice location or something but to be completely honest, when you find a hall that is fairly inexpensive it doesn't mean that
'you get what you pay for' has to be negative. My hall is fairly inexpensive and I feel that I am getting a lot for my money.

Roccosgirl Posted: Aug 29, 2009 02:33 PM

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Posted by CL122705

Yes its true, you do get what you pay for. Why don't you try Jericho terrace.

I am getting married there. For a daytime wedding on a Saturday, they are very reasonable and you get soo much!! FM me for details.

JenBill61210 Posted: Aug 29, 2009 03:00 PM

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Posted by drivwal

'you get what you pay for' has to be negative. My hall is fairly inexpensive and I feel that I am getting a lot for my money.

ITA with this.

cleokizzy Posted: Aug 29, 2009 04:36 PM

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Posted by drivwal

I think that there are halls out there that are very very inexpensive and you might sacrifice location or something but to be completely honest, when you find a hall that is fairly inexpensive it doesn't mean that
'you get what you pay for' has to be negative. My hall is fairly inexpensive and I feel that I am getting a lot for my money.

DITTO.
Some of those expensive halls, you actually pay for the place & branding/name and not for the food. Plus at times you even have to pay extra just to get the real 'good food' in their menu. A higher price doesnt necessarily equate to better service.

marinai7 Posted: Aug 30, 2009 12:17 PM

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Posted by HSsweethearts

So I planned my wedding a few years ago. I fell in love with the first hall I saw and we booked it. it turns out it's one of the more expensive halls (No Oheka or even Russo's, but above average). Now we're looking to plan again, but we really don't have money, so I'm definitely looking to downscale the wedding certainly in terms of size, and I'm trying to not be married to my original hall for that reason.

I've been considering some halls that are a bit less expensive, but when the price is 'too low' it worries me. What do you think the difference is between a more expensive hall and a less expensive hall? If I go to a hall that's $20-40 less pp with a smaller minimum, what am I sacrificing, besides debt?

What have you ladies found?

I think sometimes places are cheaper depending on location, time of year, etc. So just because a place is $20 cheaper per head doesn't mean that it's worse or not as good as another place. In the end, if you like the place and it is what you can afford, I say you just go with it. It's better to have a wedding at a place that you really like and end up with no debt then have one at another place that you can't afford and end up with debt for years to come. If you need help with places, you can FM me. We saw 12 places before we booked. Good Luck!!!!!

AngnShaun Posted: Aug 30, 2009 12:23 PM

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Posted by FuTuRe MrS MaZz

Posted by CL122705

Yes its true, you do get what you pay for. Why don't you try Jericho terrace.

I disagree! Swan Club was pretty inexpensive and they were amazing.... my guests were raving about the place and the food! I had no complaints about them whatsoever...

ETA: and the guests think we must have paid a fortune for it

ITA

MrsL2010 Posted: Aug 30, 2009 01:54 PM

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Posted by cleokizzy

Posted by drivwal

I think that there are halls out there that are very very inexpensive and you might sacrifice location or something but to be completely honest, when you find a hall that is fairly inexpensive it doesn't mean that
'you get what you pay for' has to be negative. My hall is fairly inexpensive and I feel that I am getting a lot for my money.

DITTO.
Some of those expensive halls, you actually pay for the place & branding/name and not for the food. Plus at times you even have to pay extra just to get the real 'good food' in their menu. A higher price doesnt necessarily equate to better service.

I agree with you. I went to a wedding at the beginning of July at a higher end RH (one that I thought I would be very impressed with) and the food was terrible. The cocktail hour selection was very disappointing as well as the selection of drinks at the bar. On the other hand, I went to a wedding at Fox Hollow and that one was far better than the more expensive place. They had more selections at the cocktail hour and a choice of 7 meals for dinner instead of 4.

Just my personal opinion though.

yaytoinfinity Posted: Aug 30, 2009 01:59 PM

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I recommend Jericho Terrace, Fox Hollow, Westbury Manor, Chateau Briand, and Chateau Le Mer. Chateau Briand gave me the best deal in terms of price but we decided to go with Jericho Terrace because we fell in love with it.

FutureJOC Posted: Aug 31, 2009 12:04 PM

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I'm using Riviera for my RH and I personally love it and thinks it's extremely affordable. I've also heard nothing but good things from previous brides.

FM me if you want more info on pricing.

jas1317 Posted: Aug 31, 2009 02:55 PM

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Think outside the box - instead of booking a typical wedding hall, you can find great locations where you can bring in your own caterer - in some instances can be a less expensive option.