Post # 1

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Wannabee
I recently got engaged and our wedding is set for July 2014. I am searching for a Venue that is nice and is priced $50-$60/per person. I will be having 150 people attending the reception. I am also thinking about renting a hall in either Queens, Long Island or Brooklyn and just get a professional to decorate it for me. I will have my Jamaican food catered and my husband to be, Dominican food catered. I am not sure if it’s worth spending Thousands and Thousands of dollars on a Venue that only includes the food or to rent a beautiful hall and DIY (Decorate it myself).
Every venue that I went to, it costed $8000-$14000
just for the the venues for 100 people. Where in Queens, Brooklyn or Long Island can I go to rent a beautifuly banquet/hall and do the decor, catering on my own? Thanks
Post # 3

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Bee Keeper
- Wedding: August 2013 - The Liberty House
@Sherene: I don’t have any suggestions for you, but I’ve flagged your post to be moved to your local board. Hopefully you’ll find someone there who can help you out
Post # 4

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Wannabee
I’m looking for the same thing, Sherene. I haven’t found it yet either. If I find anything, I will let you know!
Post # 5

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Sugar bee
What about a Knights of Columbus or a VFW Hall? Those probably would run you a little cheaper.
Post # 6

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Wannabee
If you are open to Fri/Sat am or Sundays the prices at most venues drop significantly
Have you tried the Swan Club in long Island… For October I was quoted $95 for Sat evening – I imagine their Fri and Sat am prices are more economical.
Also check out Crest Hollow Country club- we received the following quotes
October Sat pm $97, Sat am $60 Fri $92
Aug Sat pm $108, Sat am $60
Chapel fee outdoor $950, if indoor due to inclement weather $750