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myslideshow
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Member since 3/06 370 total posts
Wedding Date:
6/2/2007 4:00 PM
Wed. Location:
Philadelphia!
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Newly engaged clueless girl!!!
Hey Everyone...I'm New to the board here!
I am from Levittown but I live in Philly, PA now but I still want to get married in Long Island. I am going home for the day on Saturday and I would like to check out some places. My boyfriend and I...ahhh I mean... my Fiance and I are thinking of a June 8th 2007 or September 28th 2007 wedding. At first I didn't really want to have it at a catering hall...but I want to be open to ANYTHING. Joel and I aren't elegant or sophisticated people. We want someplace to somehow reflect how quirky, fun and ridiculous we are. I don't even know where to start. I wish I had more of an idea but I am really clueless. When it comes time to pick the music and dresses...I'll be ready. But picking a venue seems so terrifying.
Any help will be extremely appreciated.
Thanks,
Cynthia
is it okay if I repost this in 2007 Brides??
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Posted 3/7/06 1:11 PM 
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kimbermiller
Board Fanatic
Member since 9/05 511 total posts
Wedding Date:
6/24/2006 1:00 PM
Wed. Location:
Webb Institute
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Re: Newly engaged clueless girl!!!
My girl!! Welcome to the fold.
Have fun, it's addicting!
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Posted 3/7/06 1:14 PM
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sr081906
My little man is here!
Member since 2/06 7090 total posts
Wedding Date:
8/19/2006 12:30 PM
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Re: Newly engaged clueless girl!!!
You will have to figure out how many guests will be invited. It may refine your search since some halls have all a min. and max. number of guests.
You can search through the posts here for reviews but you could use the "tool" in this website.
Go to Planning and select (cathering guide).
Good luck and welcome!!!
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Posted 3/7/06 1:15 PM
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gigles319
"I'm Addicted"
Member since 8/05 1508 total posts
Wedding Date:
10/8/2006 4:00 PM
Wed. Location:
Hamlet Willow Creek A+
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Re: Newly engaged clueless girl!!!
Happy Planning, search the boards
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Posted 3/7/06 1:15 PM
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Shannondon
My true loves
Member since 1/06 1906 total posts
Wedding Date:
2/10/2007 5:00 PM
Wed. Location:
New baby girl!
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Re: Newly engaged clueless girl!!!
Good Luck and happy planning
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Posted 3/7/06 1:16 PM
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LaurenluvsTJ
Married life is sweet!
Member since 1/05 11868 total posts
Wedding Date:
5/28/2006 12:00 PM
Wed. Location:
Westbury Manor
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Re: Newly engaged clueless girl!!!
First of all -welcome and congratulations!
Next, have you thought about having it somwhere like the Riverhead aquarium? I know there are a few girls on here that had receptions there. Thats something different than the ordinary catering hall.
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Posted 3/7/06 1:16 PM
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thelilacone
It's almost here!!
Member since 9/05 1266 total posts
Wedding Date:
7/7/2007 1:30 PM
Wed. Location:
Leonards of Great Neck
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Re: Newly engaged clueless girl!!!
Welcome and happy planning!!
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Posted 3/7/06 1:18 PM
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BKtoLI
Some things just never change
Member since 6/05 8519 total posts
Wedding Date:
4/30/2006 4:30 PM
Wed. Location:
Jericho Terrace - A++
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Re: Newly engaged clueless girl!!!
Welcome & Congrats!!!
First figure out how many people and your budget. That should narrow your options down somewhat.
There are many places out there that are fun and different, some of the best reviews I've seen were at places out of the ordinary. Do some research this week, and you should have a list ready by Saturday!!
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Posted 3/7/06 1:20 PM
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ali120206
Over a year!
Member since 10/05 4386 total posts
Wedding Date:
12/2/2006 2:00 PM
Wed. Location:
Hyatt Windwatch
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Re: Newly engaged clueless girl!!!
Congratulations!
Good luck finding a place. There are so many places to choose from on Long Island I'm sure you'll find something that is exactly what you want.
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Posted 3/7/06 1:21 PM
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kmkelly
NEWLYWED !!!!!
Member since 7/05 2424 total posts
Wedding Date:
6/25/2006 11:00 AM
Wed. Location:
Giorgio's at Fox Hill
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Re: Newly engaged clueless girl!!!
Congratulations and welcome !!!
Don't let picking a venue terrify you. It can be so much fun and you can definitely find a place to reflect your personality.
Good luck !!!
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Posted 3/7/06 1:25 PM
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myslideshow
Board Fanatic
Member since 3/06 370 total posts
Wedding Date:
6/2/2007 4:00 PM
Wed. Location:
Philadelphia!
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Re: Newly engaged clueless girl!!!
Posted by LaurenluvsTJ
First of all -welcome and congratulations!
Next, have you thought about having it somwhere like the Riverhead aquarium? I know there are a few girls on here that had receptions there. Thats something different than the ordinary catering hall.
My sister in law did mention the aquarium...I will have to check that out.
thank you
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Posted 3/7/06 1:29 PM
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myslideshow
Board Fanatic
Member since 3/06 370 total posts
Wedding Date:
6/2/2007 4:00 PM
Wed. Location:
Philadelphia!
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Re: Newly engaged clueless girl!!!
i need help with this thing. you know me...me and the internet don't mesh well
Message edited 3/7/2006 1:31:16 PM.
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Posted 3/7/06 1:30 PM
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kimbermiller
Board Fanatic
Member since 9/05 511 total posts
Wedding Date:
6/24/2006 1:00 PM
Wed. Location:
Webb Institute
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Re: Newly engaged clueless girl!!!
Posted by myslideshow
i need help with this thing. you know me...me and the internet don't mesh well
HAHA! Just keep posting. You will get the hang of it.
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Posted 3/7/06 1:34 PM
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JCam695
Married my True Love
Member since 8/05 1479 total posts
Wedding Date:
6/24/2006 6:00 PM
Wed. Location:
DeSeversky - B+
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Re: Newly engaged clueless girl!!!
welcome.
what about something different like having your wedding at a castle, mansion, or on a vineyard.
there are a lot of neat different ideas. what type of event/day do you picture in your head????
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Posted 3/7/06 1:38 PM
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hsacks23r
I was a fun bride
Member since 1/05 6086 total posts
Wedding Date:
5/13/2006 6:00 PM
Wed. Location:
Three Village Inn
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Re: Newly engaged clueless girl!!!
Posted by LaurenluvsTJ
First of all -welcome and congratulations!
Next, have you thought about having it somwhere like the Riverhead aquarium? I know there are a few girls on here that had receptions there. Thats something different than the ordinary catering hall.
I was thinking the same thing when she mentioned they are fun and want something diff
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Posted 3/7/06 1:39 PM
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JCam695
Married my True Love
Member since 8/05 1479 total posts
Wedding Date:
6/24/2006 6:00 PM
Wed. Location:
DeSeversky - B+
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Re: Newly engaged clueless girl!!!
Depending on how many people you have, you could also do it at a restaurant. A lot of great restaurants have private rooms.
Keep us posted on what you decide!
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Posted 3/7/06 1:49 PM
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myslideshow
Board Fanatic
Member since 3/06 370 total posts
Wedding Date:
6/2/2007 4:00 PM
Wed. Location:
Philadelphia!
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Re: Newly engaged clueless girl!!!
Posted by JCam695
welcome.
what about something different like having your wedding at a castle, mansion, or on a vineyard.
there are a lot of neat different ideas. what type of event/day do you picture in your head????
really...I picture: Me wearing a pink dress...with my girls wearing a complimentary green...with fun flowers. I see a lot of knitted elements and photography!! I don't want to have floral center pieces..I'm thinking limes...or granny smith apples. And I really I just want to dance and have a good time. I don't have an idea of what type of location. I just don't want a white gloves type of place.
I love all those ideas...mansion...vineyard. However, we are trying for less than $100 pp. I should be more honest...we are really looking for 70-90 dollars pp.
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Posted 3/7/06 1:50 PM
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stephanielyse
It's An Obsession
Member since 9/05 3059 total posts
Wedding Date:
5/1/2006 11:30 AM
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Re: Newly engaged clueless girl!!!
Posted by myslideshow
Posted by JCam695
welcome.
what about something different like having your wedding at a castle, mansion, or on a vineyard.
there are a lot of neat different ideas. what type of event/day do you picture in your head????
really...I picture: Me wearing a pink dress...with my girls wearing a complimentary green...with fun flowers. I see a lot of knitted elements and photography!! I don't want to have floral center pieces..I'm thinking limes...or granny smith apples. And I really I just want to dance and have a good time. I don't have an idea of what type of location. I just don't want a white gloves type of place.
I love all those ideas...mansion...vineyard. However, we are trying for less than $100 pp. I should be more honest...we are really looking for 70-90 dollars pp.
That sounds great. I've seen lots of great centerpiece ideas with fruit (and for a while I was thinking of using green, so lots of limes, apples, etc.) If I can find any pictures, I'll forward them on to you.
We were looking to have our reception at a less traditional venue, too, but it ended up being quite expensive. Hopefully you'll have more luck than we did.
Good luck and welcome to the boards!
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Posted 3/7/06 1:54 PM
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cindyandkevin
To have and to hold
Member since 2/05 21575 total posts
Wedding Date:
6/10/2006 5:00 PM
Wed. Location:
Stonebridge Country Club
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Re: Newly engaged clueless girl!!!
Congratulations on your engagement and welcome to LIW!!!!!  Don't worry, a lot of us were clueless at this stage of planning!! 
Check out lessings.com. They have a few catering halls that offer $70-90pp. June and September are during the busy season so prices tend to be a lil higher. Your vision sounds lovely, I hope you find what you're looking for!!! 
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Posted 3/7/06 3:01 PM
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Mikeysgirl
"I'm Addicted"
Member since 1/06 1918 total posts
Wedding Date:
4/20/2007 3:30 PM
Wed. Location:
Leonard's
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Re: Newly engaged clueless girl!!!
Welcome and Congratulations!!
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Posted 3/7/06 3:52 PM
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lacey&mark
goodbye LIW
Member since 5/05 2037 total posts
Wedding Date:
7/7/2006 6:30 PM
Wed. Location:
atlantis marine world
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Re: Newly engaged clueless girl!!!
hi! congrats and welcome! i definitely recommend checking out atlantis marine world aquarium in riverhead! its unique and fun and they do weddings quite nicely. if you have any questions about atlantis, send them my way! i'd do anything to get a hall-twin! ~lacey
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Posted 3/7/06 4:10 PM
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shelby34
I can't believe it is over!!!
Member since 1/06 2048 total posts
Wedding Date:
5/19/2007 11:00 AM
Wed. Location:
Lombardi's on the Sound
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Re: Newly engaged clueless girl!!!
I looked at the vineyard caterers out east.. .they are very nice, but still have that laid back element. The cocktail hour area looks out on the vineyard and has wood floors...kind of like a barn feel. They even have a grill out there!
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Posted 3/7/06 5:18 PM
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JPCP4806
Due May 2007!!!
Member since 9/04 1153 total posts
Wedding Date:
4/8/2006 3:00 PM
Wed. Location:
Carlyle on the Green A++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
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Re: Newly engaged clueless girl!!!
Congrats!!! Welcome to the addiction...
Happy Planning!  
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Posted 3/7/06 5:35 PM
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bride2b24
~Married and loving it!~
Member since 12/05 4401 total posts
Wedding Date:
7/28/2007 3:00 PM
Wed. Location:
Leonards of Great Neck
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Re: Newly engaged clueless girl!!!
welcome! and congrats!!!
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Posted 3/7/06 6:15 PM
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teany
Board Fanatic
Member since 1/05 500 total posts
Wedding Date:
6/4/2006 1:00 PM
Wed. Location:
Wolffer Estate
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Re: Newly engaged clueless girl!!!
Hey, congratulations!
I would recommend looking up the review for Maple_tea. She had her wedding at a restored barn owned by the Smithtown Historical Society and it was very low-key, but looked beautiful, creative and fun. There was a bit of work coordinating caterer, rentals, but since you can use anyone you probably can get the price you are looking for.
Some people have also mentioned the Pavilion at Sunken Meadow State Park. You can do a search for that.
Also, I'd suggest checking out indiebride.com. There's a board where you can get great suggestions on wedding dress alternatives, non-traditional things, etc.
Good luck!!
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