Selecting the perfect Catering Halls in Queens to hold your upcoming events doesn't have to be difficult. After all, if you don't like what you see just drive a few miles and visit the Long Island (not to be confused with Long Island City) catering halls located just a short distance away, or go a little further and check out the beautiful catering halls in the Hamptons, which, contrary to popular belief, are very reasonably priced. Queens is one of the most perfect places in New York city to book a venue for a host of reasons including public transportation accessibility - trains and buses cover almost every corner - nearby airports (LaGuardia, JFK), accessible highways (GCP, LIE, BQE, Belt, Southern State), and spectacular photo sites (Shea Stadium, waterfront views, Flushing Meadows Park, not to mention minutes away from New York City) without having to travel to far and risk showing up late for the Wedding or reception.
From Country Clubs to Yatch Cruises, Queens offers a diverse selection of venues. Besides Weddings, Mitzvahs, and Sweet 16s, catering halls in Queens also welcome private affairs and corporate events. The venues offer a wide array of services, from an on-site restaurant and catering facility to dance instruction and even party equipment, some even offer honeymoon & travel arrangements. You will find in several hotels in Queens, including the Best Western, a Queens Court hotel, that the corporate meeting room will accommodate weddings and pretty much any other event you would like to hold there. Other hotels offer a waterfront / waterview with an option to hold your entire event outdoors. Be sure that you have an option to hold the event indoors in case of bad weather, this is particularly important if you're considering a Yacht, a Yacht can be a wonderful choice because of the beautiful views, but they do not sail during "rough seas".
To make your planning even easier, some venues will have established relationships with officiants & clergy, off site caterers, event planners, audio visual companies, equipment rentals, bridal shows, ceremony music companies (Bands / Live Entertainment), ice carvings, make-up artist, party equipment, photo booths, limos, day spa, and even assist you in dresses / gowns rentals. Not sure where to purchase party gifts and favors? You will find that some venues even have a store-front set up with almost anything you need to throw the perfect celebration. The venues will offer their customers different packages which include pretty much everything necessary, all you have to do is show up!
It is often recommended you shop on your own for outside vendors as opposed to blindly choosing the ones selected by the venue, besides having more options than the already established vendors you will also find that many times it is a more financially smart choice. This is usually done AFTER first finding your venue and securing a date, which will avoid having to change any contract date with vendors. Banquet Halls also book up quickly, especially during the summer season so be sure to contact and book your date way in advance (typically a year or two in advance is recommended to guarantee your day at your preferred venue). The busiest months of the year are from June through the end of August, and during the first weeks of September (Labor Day Weekend books up very quickly, especially Wedding venues).
But even before making the call to your venue, check with online review sources such as Yelp, Wedding Wire, Wedding Channel, Google Reviews and even message boards in order to assure that the venue you are considering has a good reputation. Although online reviews should not be the determining factor in selecting a venue or any vendor, it will give you a head-start when it comes to compiling a list of questions to ask the venue manager when you visit.
If you're not happy with your Long Island Wedding hall selections, head on over to Queens and find a venue that is both conveniently located, and fits your budget. Because of it's convenient highways and central location, Queens caters to the five boroughs.
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