rh71 said:
Thanks for the responses... I've been thinking the absolute worst thing to do was to wait on the announcement of the date, so I agree that's the best thing to do first.
Greenfreak... we're holding the ceremony at FoxHollows in Woodbury (haven't booked just yet)... and the reception will be out in Flushing since her family's mostly out there toward the city. Any other ideas as to ceremony places just as nice ?
That's funny, I was just there Monday night for my boyfriend's work Christmas party. Which room? We were in the "Winter Garden" room on the right when you walk in the front door, with the waterfall in the back and the ivy hanging all over the place. Then there's the "Garden Terrace" all the way down the hall, that's a beautiful room, I've been in there for another Christmas party. They just built that hotel next door, wouldn't it be better to have the reception there too?
I've been to a lot of the catering halls for functions over the years, and I always liked Foxhollow CC. Although, the most beautiful I've been to is the
Thatched Cottage but it's way out, on the North Shore. But if you're not doing the reception there, it's probably not worth it.
The Scotto Brothers own the Fox Hollow, Chateau Briand and Westbury Manor. Chateau always seemed really cheesy to me and Westbury Manor isn't as classy as the Fox Hollow. There's a beautiful place called The Riviera, it's on the water somewhere but it's always been pricey. The Swan Club has a sump right out the front door but if you can get past that, they have nice grounds and rooms. Coral House is nice but it's on a main road in a high traffic area, not really closed off.
Rusty and I were considering the NY Botanical Gardens which is in the Bronx, right near the Zoo. I don't know how much it would cost or if you could get it for Labor Day weekend but it's a beautiful place. If you're just doing the ceremony, they might have special rates. Usually people who rent it out rent it for the reception.