Hi all - am trying to plan a very small, no frills wedding at a vineyard on the South Fork - 35 people max, including the wedding party. Have talked with Wolffer and await a quote. Has anyone done something similar and can share ideas, costs, etc? Thanks
Re: Vineyard wedding?
Vineyard Caterers gave me a 100 ppl minimum for the price they gave me. The site fees at the all the vineyards are definitely insane! It can't hurt to go see them though, they may give you free tastings!
Laurel Lakes Vineyard ....My aunt and uncle had a small wedding here, its a great place for a small wedding and I dont think its too expensive. http://www.llwines.com/
Ronanoke Vineyards....a small place in Riverhead where you could rent a tent and have it outdoors.
Olde Feild Vineyards. This is a great place on the water. I think my friends had a small wedding like yours 35 people and it cost $10000 with EVERYTHING. http://www.theoldfield.com/
Martha Clara Vineyards....they have a small room you could rent for a reception and I think its only $350 I heard. I think that may be winter prices, you can check into that. The room is really nice, right on the vineyard, beamed ceilings, plenty of tables and chairs you just need to get the food and staff.
Now, there are few others ideas if you want that feel for cheap. Here are few ideas I know because I live here.
Tiana Shores Beach Club. This is a small place on the water with a ballroom and a kitchen. You would supply all the catering. You get the place from Friday to Sunday and you do all the cleaning etc. If you hire catering then they would do it. They charge $3000 for the weekend, and I bet you can negotiate it. However, if you know someone who is a member, the fee is about $1500. (or you can become a member and its like 800 +1500)
Founders Landing. Again a place on the water, it is in Southold. Again you have to know someone who lives there, but the cost is only $250 to rent it for the day. You pass a bunch of vineyards so it could work.
The Baker Estate. This is a private home where you would have to rent a tent. I dont know his pricing, but its beautiful and if you were flexible with the time you wanted to do it....like after Labor day, I bet you could get a good deal. http://www.hamptonbakerestate.com/
Other Ideas:
Town of Southampton offers a few spots to rent for a weddings. The best location is Summers Beach Club in Hampton Bays. It is right on the ocean. The cost is $175 and then $150 if you serve alcohol...approximately. Its a great place and if it rains your fine because its indoors and outdoors. You could get married on the beach and then do the reception inside. The town also has a few other places, but I dont think they allow alcohol.
Restaurant ideas:
Indian Island Golf Course, Riverhead NY.....cheap place on water to have a small wedding.
The problem with renting a house is that you would have to get insurances and many people will not allow you to do it, but you may find someone. I know a lot of other ideas as well so just ask!
Also, I think there may be a restaurant right outside of Wolfer estate. Its a bbq restaurant. Maybe do it in a tent there and view the vineyard.
Oh wait!!! One more idea is in Mattituck. Its a great place for a small wedding!!! Ive been there. This is so perfect for you. You rent the barn and the backyard of the barn which is a large vineyard and farm field. My friends had a wedding in the back of the barn, then you go inside the barn for the reception or cocktail hour. The place I am sure can recommend some great caterers. I think its really cheap too...(well $1600 or something).
http://www.hallockville.com/site_facilities_rental.html
sorry if I am filling you up with too much info...I love doing this...I was just on here looking for my friends bachelorette party, and then I saw this post. Hope it helps!
Greetings All,
I am strongly considering having my wedding at Pellegrini Vineyards in 2013. For the bride that was considering her wedding there, did you choose them? If so which vendors did you use? I'm speaking with On the Forks, the Larry Kolar Catering Company and I wanted to know if you used them as well.
Please advise!! Thanks!
What are the surpises, the things you forgot to expect or ask. Hidden fees, bugs,
bad weather. Your input is greatly appreciated.