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vino440 Posted: May 31, 2005 09:35 AM+

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Posted: May 31, 2005 09:35 AM

Free Indoor Locations for Pics if it Rains....

Anyone have any suggestions of where to go for pictures if it rains--someplace that is free and doesn't really require notice too far in advance. I'm getting married this Sunday and I just found out that there is going to be a bridal shower in the room where I'm getting married right before me. We can't enter the hall until 5 pm, but will most likely arrive at the hall around 4:00/4:30 for pics. If the weather is nice, we can take pics outside on the grounds, if it's bad we're going to be circling the parking lot! I appreciate any suggestions

Thanks

aok2000 Posted: May 31, 2005 11:03 AM+

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Posted: May 31, 2005 11:03 AM

Re: Free Indoor Locations for Pics if it Rains....

Bumping- I need some places to!

David'sbride Posted: May 31, 2005 11:17 AM+

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Posted: May 31, 2005 11:17 AM

Re: Free Indoor Locations for Pics if it Rains....

Not many places are free.

I'm not sure if EAB Plaza charges.

JCMsGirl05 Posted: May 31, 2005 11:21 AM+

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Posted: May 31, 2005 11:21 AM

Re: Free Indoor Locations for Pics if it Rains....

Have you tried Dowling's Campus. I think they ask for a donation, but I am not sure they specify a dollar amount. They have beautiful Grounds depending on where your ceremony is, I don't know how far it is...

Good Luck!

vino440 Posted: May 31, 2005 12:13 PM+

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Posted: May 31, 2005 12:13 PM

Re: Free Indoor Locations for Pics if it Rains....

bump

Anyone?

AnniesSS Posted: May 31, 2005 12:59 PM+

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Posted: May 31, 2005 12:59 PM

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Posted by JCMsGirl05

Have you tried Dowling's Campus. I think they ask for a donation, but I am not sure they specify a dollar amount. They have beautiful Grounds depending on where your ceremony is, I don't know how far it is...

Good Luck!

Unfortunately, they want $100 unless you are alumni

halfpintny Posted: May 31, 2005 01:09 PM+

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Posted: May 31, 2005 01:09 PM

Re: Free Indoor Locations for Pics if it Rains....

Do you want to borrow my alumi status? I figure I payed all this money to them the benefits should at least be tranferable!

melijane Posted: May 31, 2005 01:48 PM+

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Posted: May 31, 2005 01:48 PM

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Also check because Dowling will not let you take pics if there is another wedding scheduled. I know because I am getting married at The Snapper Inn and I am worried too because our pics are scheduled at the Bayard Arboretum. I'm just praying for no rain

Jamie&MarkSept.'05 Posted: May 31, 2005 02:26 PM+

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Posted: May 31, 2005 02:26 PM

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I need ideas too!

melijane Posted: May 31, 2005 02:52 PM+

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Posted: May 31, 2005 02:52 PM

Re: Free Indoor Locations for Pics if it Rains....

The Gatsby is right there and very pretty. I am considering if it rains just going there and buying a bunch of drinks at the bar and taking pics? They might kick us out! I am just convincing myself there will be no rain

Mrs_B Posted: May 31, 2005 07:10 PM+

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Posted: May 31, 2005 07:10 PM

Re: Free Indoor Locations for Pics if it Rains....

bump

sunflowers74 Posted: May 31, 2005 08:24 PM+

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Posted: May 31, 2005 08:24 PM

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The Holtsville Ecology Center has an indoor area to take pictures. It's free but you need to reserve the time. They take reservations in one hour blocks, first come first served basis. I reserved it on my wedding day just in case.

You can call them up. The entire thing takes 2 mins to do.

junebride! Posted: May 31, 2005 10:14 PM+

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Posted: May 31, 2005 10:14 PM

Re: Free Indoor Locations for Pics if it Rains....

How about CW Post? Hofstra? I think those are closer to Milleredge than Holtsville is...

designerbride Posted: May 31, 2005 10:47 PM+

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Posted: May 31, 2005 10:47 PM

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Can you take indoor pics at the Bayard Cutting Arboretum in Oakdale? I don't think they will be free. But I am sure they will lokk gorgeous.

vino440 Posted: Jun 01, 2005 12:16 AM+

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Posted: Jun 01, 2005 12:16 AM

Re: Free Indoor Locations for Pics if it Rains....

Thanks for the suggestions girls! I think some of the places mentioned are a little out of our way though. Ideally we would need something between Astoria and the Milleridge. My banquet manager offered a room at the Milleridge Inn at 4:30, but if we're earlier than that I guess we're stopping for Starbucks! lol

Bumsie Posted: Jun 02, 2005 01:22 PM+

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Posted: Jun 02, 2005 01:22 PM

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Posted by David'sbride

Not many places are free.

I'm not sure if EAB Plaza charges.

Yes and your photgrapher must be registered with them.

VS11 Posted: Jun 02, 2005 01:25 PM+

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Posted: Jun 02, 2005 01:25 PM

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Posted by David'sbride

Not many places are free.

I'm not sure if EAB Plaza charges.

HI,,they do charge..........

amy0405 Posted: Jun 02, 2005 08:26 PM+

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Posted: Jun 02, 2005 08:26 PM

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We spent our wedding night at the Marriott in Uniondale, and went there to take pics in between the church and the ceremony. I was devastated that we were not utilizing the $120 permit I had to take pics at the Planting Fields, but there was nothing I could do. The night before my family had dinner there, and we scouted some places to take pics, and made friends with some of the staff. They knew who we were when we walked in, and even the restaurant manager came out to get us, and told us to take pics in the restaurant before it opened. They were all very nice.

Mrs_B Posted: Jun 02, 2005 08:42 PM+

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Posted: Jun 02, 2005 08:42 PM

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Posted by amy0405

We spent our wedding night at the Marriott in Uniondale, and went there to take pics in between the church and the ceremony. I was devastated that we were not utilizing the $120 permit I had to take pics at the Planting Fields, but there was nothing I could do. The night before my family had dinner there, and we scouted some places to take pics, and made friends with some of the staff. They knew who we were when we walked in, and even the restaurant manager came out to get us, and told us to take pics in the restaurant before it opened. They were all very nice.

There is a $120 fee to take pics at the Planting Fields?

amy0405 Posted: Jun 02, 2005 08:45 PM+

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Posted: Jun 02, 2005 08:45 PM

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Posted by Future_Mrs_B

There is a $120 fee to take pics at the Planting Fields?

Yes, you have to get a permit from the Town. If you call Planting Fields, they can send you the permit request. I have sent in a request to get my money back. I hope they refund it.