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lmavolio
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6/30/2006

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Help with last minute receptial hall suggestions?

Hi Everyone - Please help! I am at my wits end with looking for reception halls. I have been trying to find something "different" - classy, elegant, impressive & not too overdone or gaughty - maybe I am being too picky?? I am hoping to find something around $100/pp all inclusive with tax & tip. I will be guaranteeing 125 people minimum for a Friday night, but will probably invite 165 so it will need to accommodate up to around that # of people. I was really leaning toward the OldField Club in Setauket, but nowt I'm not sure. Other places that I have looked at are:

Crescent Beach Club - (liked it, too expensive)
Vanderbuilt Mansion - (liked it, but not sure)
Atlantica - (loved, too expensive)
Raphael - (way too expensive)
Thatched Cottage - (not impressed)
Harrison House - (pretty, too expensive)
Beach Club Estate - (not impressed)
Metropolitan Club - (liked, but not a fit for me)
EastWind Caterers - (liked, but unsure, not a favorite)

Outside of this, I have also looked at about 8 places in Westchester which is where my family is from. So I am driving myself nuts! I am trying to book for June 2006, so I am running out of time. Can anyone give me some suggestions of a place that I might have overlooked? Also, any feedback on OldField would be appreciated. I like it, but I'm wondering if my guests would like something a little more fancy vs the OldField's quaint/simple style. Sorry for the long post, but I am getting desperate . Thanks - Laura

Posted 11/30/05 9:20 AM
 

MCDO15
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Wedding Date:
3/13/2005 5:00 PM

Wed. Location:
Giorgio's at Fox Hill

Re: Help with last minute receptial hall suggestions?

girgio's?, if you like eastern LI and kinda like the East Wind, you will love Girgio's

Posted 11/30/05 9:22 AM
 

superkat
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Wedding Date:
6/18/2006 4:30 PM

Wed. Location:
Jericho Terrace

Re: Help with last minute receptial hall suggestions?

Try Jericho Terrace.

Posted 11/30/05 9:26 AM
 

nylisa
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Wedding Date:
9/18/2004 2:00 PM

Wed. Location:
Manor East

Re: Help with last minute receptial hall suggestions?

Try the Manor East

Posted 11/30/05 9:38 AM
 

STBH
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Wedding Date:
10/15/2006 11:00 AM

Wed. Location:
by the water

Re: Help with last minute receptial hall suggestions?

TRy Chateau La Mer

Posted 11/30/05 9:38 AM
 

Katie&Chris2006
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Wedding Date:
11/18/2006 10:30 AM

Wed. Location:
Watermill - A+

Re: Help with last minute receptial hall suggestions?

I would look at Giorgio's. Not sure what their minimum guarantee on a Friday night is, or if they will have it available. When I looked there they had no Saturday nights left in 2006 (but not sure about Friday).

I'm also partial to Watermill, but they were very limited on dates as well.

I also looked at Bellport Country Club which I really liked.

HTH!

Posted 11/30/05 9:39 AM
 

july06bride
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Wedding Date:
7/1/2006 2:45 PM

Wed. Location:
East Wind Estate

Re: Help with last minute receptial hall suggestions?

watermill?
Villa Lombardi's
Danfords

Posted 11/30/05 9:39 AM
 

PrincessConsuela
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Wedding Date:
2/3/2006 7:30 PM

Wed. Location:
Fox Hollow

Re: Help with last minute receptial hall suggestions?

giorgios' i would have had my wedding there if it wasnt so far away from me

Posted 11/30/05 10:24 AM
 

ShortBride
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Wedding Date:
11/5/2005 7:00 PM

Wed. Location:
Manor East

Re: Help with last minute receptial hall suggestions?

Maybe Milleridge Carriage House? Or maybe even the cottage, they may lower their minimum for a friday night... Good Luck

Posted 11/30/05 10:25 AM
 

MJDoc12
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Wedding Date:
2/25/2007 11:15 AM

Wed. Location:
Watermill Caterers.. A++++

Re: Help with last minute receptial hall suggestions?

watermill? (yes i'm biased as they are my hall...but they are just gorgeous in my eyes)

miller place inn? (very intimate...one wedding at a time)

verdi's of westbury? (found their prices to be very reasonable)

good luck!

one more thing...try this website, at least you can view a large list of halls and be able to call them one by one for their availability:

www.weddingsitesandservices.com

Message edited 11/30/2005 10:33:05 AM.

Posted 11/30/05 10:27 AM
 

o17range
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Wedding Date:
6/10/2005 4:00 PM

Wed. Location:
The Woodlands

Re: Help with last minute receptial hall suggestions?

I went to a wedding at Old Field Club and thought it was charmingly beautiful. I LOVED that it was so off the beaten path, and was beautiful in an unglamorous kind of way (like a woman who is beautiful without any make up). If you got a feeling in your gut that YOU love the place, then don't worry about anything else!

Posted 11/30/05 1:05 PM
 

amyg1033
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4/29/2006 5:30 PM

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Re: Help with last minute receptial hall suggestions?

I would have it at the Old Field Club. It sounds like it has everything you're looking for and I wouldn't worry that it's too simple. It's a blank canvas and you can decorate it however you like. I almost booked The Old Field Club myself, but I fell in love with The Bourne Mansion. For the price, I think the Old Field Club is your best bet! Good Luck.....

Posted 11/30/05 1:10 PM
 

Naunie
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Wedding Date:
9/2/2006 3:00 PM

Wed. Location:
and the P is for Power.

Re: Help with last minute receptial hall suggestions?


Posted by PrincessConsuela

giorgios' i would have had my wedding there if it wasnt so far away from me


I agree, Giorgios is very classy.
So is Bellport Country Club, and I am obviuously partial to The Hamlet Willow Creek!
I think all 3 of these are elegant... FM me if you want examples of the pricing I was given.
-Lauren

Posted 11/30/05 1:17 PM
 

SANDNOV12
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Wedding Date:
11/12/2004 3:00 PM

Wed. Location:
East Wind Caterers-A+++

Re: Help with last minute receptial hall suggestions?

I loved EastWind. For the price you get quite alot and great service!

Posted 11/30/05 2:15 PM
 

October Bliss
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Wedding Date:
10/8/2006 2:30 PM

Wed. Location:
Country Gardens @ East Wind

Re: Help with last minute receptial hall suggestions?

I LOVED the Old Field Club, and but for the fact that the banquet manager was brand new, and they were in the process of completely redoing the menu etc etc, and I didn't want to wait until it was all finished I would have booked there. Instead, I went to East Wind. The Country Gardens has (IMHO) a very similar feel to it with, and based on what I was being offered way back when at the Old Field Club, compared to EW, I am getting more bang for my buck at East Wind.

Posted 11/30/05 2:44 PM
 

LisaJill
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Wedding Date:
7/30/2006 12:00 PM

Wed. Location:
Booked

Re: Help with last minute receptial hall suggestions?

Lombardis on the sound I am having so I obviously love them... and the other place that I loved loved was Lands End. good luck!

Posted 11/30/05 2:45 PM
 

Joyous1995
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5/29/2006 12:00 AM

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Re: Help with last minute receptial hall suggestions?

If you want a place similiar to Old Field club. You shoud try the Washington Manor or Milleridge Inn located in Syosset. Washington Manor is about $70 a person. Located in Roslyn. I chose the Woodbury CC B/c we are having the ceremony at the Catering hall and I wanted beautiful grounds for the ceremony.

Posted 11/30/05 2:58 PM
 

liwinebride
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Wedding Date:
9/5/2005 12:00 AM

Wed. Location:
The Vineyard Caterers

Re: Help with last minute receptial hall suggestions?

Vineyard Caterer's - they did an amazing job at my wedding

Calverton Links - We had the rehearsal dinner here but honestly it was a beautiful place on its own and many of my relatives really loved this place as well.

Posted 11/30/05 3:00 PM
 

kathrynlinton
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Wedding Date:
2/25/2006 12:00 AM

Wed. Location:
Giorgio's at Fox Hill

Re: Help with last minute receptial hall suggestions?

Well. I am biased b/c Giorgio's in my hall, but it really is lovey. BUT I don't think they will be the right price for you.

I would try The Meadow Club. We had my grandparent's 50th anniversary party there and it was very nice. And we went to a wedding there in June and it was lovely! They have a nice patio for the cocktail hour

hope that helps!

Posted 11/30/05 3:24 PM
 

galbano
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10/1/2005 6:00 PM

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Re: Help with last minute receptial hall suggestions?

Message edited 12/2/2005 10:28:53 AM.

Posted 11/30/05 3:25 PM
 

LuvMyFH
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Wedding Date:
11/5/2006 11:30 AM

Wed. Location:
Booked

Re: Help with last minute receptial hall suggestions?

I like Villa Lombardi's that's where I am having it and I also like Lands End, Floral Terrace...

Posted 11/30/05 3:30 PM
 

lmavolio
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Re: Help with last minute receptial hall suggestions?

Thanks so much for your great advice everyone! I will check out a few of the spots you mentioned and make my final decision. It's good to get some positive feedback on Oldfield Club as well just in case I end up going with them. Thanks so much!! If anyone has any other ideas, keep them coming. I'm sure I'll be back with more questions once I book my place Thanks again!!

Posted 11/30/05 8:05 PM
 

MrsStefan
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Wedding Date:
10/14/2006 10:00 AM

Wed. Location:
Giorgio's A++++++

Re: Help with last minute receptial hall suggestions?

Try Giorgio's in Baiting Hollow...I love it, but I am biased of course

Posted 11/30/05 8:14 PM
 

ssdbk
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Wedding Date:
11/12/2005 7:00 PM

Wed. Location:
Temple Chaverim

Re: Help with last minute receptial hall suggestions?

Milleridge has the atmosphere you describe.

Posted 11/30/05 8:15 PM
 

BJandDan
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Wedding Date:
7/1/2006 11:30 AM

Wed. Location:
Westbury Manor- A+++

Re: Help with last minute receptial hall suggestions?

Different.... Atlantis Marine World.

Posted 11/30/05 8:16 PM
 
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