Jacklyn, Manorville Q:  My fiance and I are having our reception in Stony Brook in August 2012. We are finding it impossible to find a ceremony site! We want to have an outdoor ceremony (not on the beach). Ideally it would be someplace quiet and as natural as possible (i.e. a little distance between us [...]

Cristal, Mineola Q:  Hi Claudia.  My fiance and I have chosen to get married at the Willow Creek Country Club in Mt. Sinai in Sept. 2012 (apprx. 200 guests), however, we would like like to hold our ceremony on a beach or park near the reception venue. Any ideas or suggestions for a ceremony site? [...]

Suzie, Malverne Q:  I purchased a wedding gown. It was cash and carry and needs extensive alterations.  How do I go about locating an alteration specialist that can do this type of work? A:  Suzie, thanks for getting in touch.  The first place to begin your search is at the bridal salon where you purchased [...]

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Angel, Urbana, MD Q:  We live in MD, but most of our guests are in the NY & NJ area.  Can you recommend a place that accommodates smaller groups (around 80), that is not your run of the mill catering hall, banquet hall, ballroom…that is more on the rustic and/or unique side and that won’t [...]

Katie, Mastic Q:  Hi Claudia! I’m getting married June of 2013 and I’m trying to get a head start on things. I’m trying not to spend more than 5,000-7,000 on my wedding so my fiance and I were thinking about doing a back yard BBQ for our reception. I know that everything adds up with [...]

Mary, Yaphank Q:  Hello Claudia, My name is Mary.  I am looking for an outside venue, I love barns and horses and farms.  I’d like a laid back feel. Obviously money is tight so we cant pay $10,000 site fee!  We are getting married at the end of April and are expecting like 200 people. [...]

Isabelle, NY Q:  Hi Claudia.  I’m thinking of having a wedding reception for not more than 50 (# includes wedding party). Water view is ideal for the reception or a garden but not outdoor. Would LI be appropriate and are there places where if I only have a party of 50, I will be charged [...]