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Venue Budget no more than $120pp, 125 Guests. HeLP!

LittlePeachBlossomLittlePeachBlossom member
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in New York-New York City
I would like venue recommendations for either all-inclusive catering halls (at $120pp) or raw spaces under $4000 and caterers under $10000 (inclusive of staff and tables/chairs/silverware/glassware). Less if I have to rent tables/chairs/silverware/glassware. Ballpark: I want to spend no more than $20K for venue/catering/decor. Open to any borough and NJ along the hudson.

So far everything I've quoted is above $150++/pp. Eek! Cannot afford this since there are still so many additional expenses.

Thanks in advance for your help.
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Re: Venue Budget no more than $120pp, 125 Guests. HeLP!

  • ctr24ctr24 member
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    Are you ok with going outside of NY? Highlawn Pavilion has some great views of the city and probably in your price range
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  • kttestkttest member
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    Sterling on Long Island has an AI package which I think is $10k for 100 ppl, that includes DJ, florist, photographer, etc.  Terrace in the Park in Queens quoted $80pp ++  for an October date reception.
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  • LittlePeachBlossomLittlePeachBlossom member
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    Thank you @ctr24 & @kttest. I am open to NJ however the problem is that 95% of my guests are from Queens/LI. So I'm preferring nyc but will seriously consider NJ if it's not a difficult commute. Something right off the highway for example. I will look into your recommendations for sure.

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  • LittlePeachBlossomLittlePeachBlossom member
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    Still looking for recommendations... :) Also would like caterer recommendations.Thanks everyone.
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  • CrazyCatLady3CrazyCatLady3 member
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    You could try Water's Edge in Queens on a Friday or Sunday, or Saturday morning/afternoon.

    Here's a list of lower-priced venues in NYC boroughs:

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  • faeriedust101faeriedust101 member
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    I'm paying $120 a person to get married on the Atlantica through Entertainment Cruises. The price is for a Saturday/Sunday lunch reception and includes an open bar, your food, and a 2 hour cruise through the NY Harbor. You can leave from Chelsea Piers or Weekhawken. The ceremony is an additional cost.
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  • bridetobe6615bridetobe6615 member
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    Chart House in Weehawken. Jericho Terrace, Sand Castle, Coral House in LI. Good luck!
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  • LittlePeachBlossomLittlePeachBlossom member
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    Thank you CrazyCatLady3 CrazyCatLady3faeriedust101AlisonBlank! I've been swamped with everything. I checked into your recommendations and have been able to tour several of them. Unfortunately, they don't work for us for various reasons. A few were out of our budget and others had a high minimum or didn't have our date available. I get seasick so I can't risk doing the cruise. I want to cry. It's becoming so difficult to find a venue within our budget that we both like. We do have a couple 'maybes' but I wonder if that's okay enough or I should really get an 'I LOVE it' feeling. Did anyone else have such difficulty finding a venue?
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  • CrazyCatLady3CrazyCatLady3 member
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    I think everyone has to deal with trade offs in choosing a venue.  I think you should try to be flexible on the date because that will open a lot more options for you.  There are significant discounts for doing things off-season, and the minimums are a lot lower.  A winter wedding can be beautiful, for example.
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  • LittlePeachBlossomLittlePeachBlossom member
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    Yes, you're right about tradeoffs. I've been pretty flexible with the day of the week but I am hoping to keep it in October. If I don't find something soon, I think I will have to consider a winter wedding. Thanks for the suggestion!
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  • CrazyCatLady3CrazyCatLady3 member
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    Yeah, October is considered a peak wedding month these days so you will have to deal with higher rates unfortunately.
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  • bridetobe6615bridetobe6615 member
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    Did you find anything yet? I can send you some other recommendations for Brooklyn/Staten Island.
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  • LittlePeachBlossomLittlePeachBlossom member
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    AlisonBlank, I expanded my search and think I'm settling in the Hudson Valley. I just couldn't anymore with the high NYC prices. :( 
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  • bridetobe6615bridetobe6615 member
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    I am not sure if Villa Barone is near where you are looking, but that is a gorgeous place. I went to a wedding a long time ago at Anthony's Pier Nine which was pretty, but it was over 10 years ago. Good luck to you! 
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  • Lauramae980Lauramae980 member
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    Are you looking for 2015 or 2014? I'm getting married in Brooklyn in October at Deity in Brooklyn and the rates are very reasonable.
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  • LittlePeachBlossomLittlePeachBlossom member
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    Thank you for your suggestions! I've decided on having it in the Hudson Valley. 
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  • KrasavetsaKrasavetsa member
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    You should check out Dyker golf course. They can change up your menu and tweak the accommodations to fit your budget. Also if you do a Friday or Sunday wedding it would be cheaper
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  • Knottie24383353Knottie24383353 member
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    Swan Club in LI is roughly 80pp
    Jericho Terrace I believe is 105pp
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  • misskinababymisskinababy member
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    You try looking at Fox Hollow? It's on Long Island. I went there earlier this year and I think I was quoted at $120/pp. Don't really remember. It's worth looking at though. The place is GORGEOUS. 
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  • Knottie49016637Knottie49016637 member
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    @LittlePeachBlossom‌ what did you end up choosing for your venue in the Hudson Valley? I'm also looking for something in your same budget so I'm curious. Thanks!
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  • bellefemme12bellefemme12 member
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    Pelham Bay Split Rock Golf Club could definitely do that price. They are open to negotiating.
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  • Esther MoralesEsther Morales member
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    I like the Riverview on Hastings-on-Hudson.  Also check out the site - many locations for that price in NY, NJ, the boroughs and CT.  Good luck.

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