Long Island Wedding Venues We’ve Photographed

We have photographed every Long Island wedding venue on this list. Not toured them, not admired them online. We have worked them, through full wedding days, in every season. This guide is what we know from being in the room: where the light lands at six o’clock, which spaces photograph beautifully and which ones need a plan, where the portraits actually happen when the timeline slips, as it always does. Some of these venues we would book ourselves. A few we wouldn’t, and we’ll say which. That is the part a directory cannot give you.

Crescent Beach Club

Address: 333 Bayville Avenue, Bayville, NY 11709

Website: Crescent Beach Club

Guest Capacity: Up to 450

Amenities: Private white sand beach, grand ballroom with crystal chandeliers, panoramic waterfront views

Crescent Beach Club gets you a beach ceremony without the logistics of a second location. Vows happen directly on the sand with the Sound behind you and guests seated along the wooden boardwalk. The garden paths and that one chair on the terrace are where we end up for portraits every time.

The Garden City Hotel

Address: 45 7th St, Garden City, NY 11530

Website: The Garden City Hotel

Guest Capacity: Up to 500

Amenities: Grand ballroom, English garden, luxury guest rooms, valet parking

The Garden City Hotel has been standing since 1874 and it behaves like it. The Grand Ballroom seats 650 under crystal chandeliers, the Rotunda has a domed ceiling, and the Société Suite opens onto an eighty foot terrace above Garden City. If you want a large traditional Long Island wedding, this is the benchmark.

Giorgio’s Baiting Hollow

Address: 100 Fox Hill Dr, Baiting Hollow, NY 11933

Website: Giorgio’s Baiting Hollow

Guest Capacity: Up to 300

Amenities: Private beach, outdoor ceremony spaces, bridal suite, groom’s lounge

Giorgio’s is Mediterranean from the driveway in. A tree lined entrance, a grand staircase, then a ballroom for 300 with high ceilings and big windows. Outside there is a white pergola garden, a courtyard with water features, and private beach access. It suits large families and celebrations that run long.

Glen Head Country Club

Address: 240 Glen Cove Rd, Glen Head, NY 11545

Website: Glen Head Country Club

Guest Capacity: Up to 300

Amenities: Landscaped grounds, elegant reception space, outdoor ceremony space, on-site catering

Glen Head is the North Shore country club done properly. White columns, green awnings with the club emblem, and a garden lawn for the ceremony with the clubhouse terrace above it. The ballroom has wood accents and tall windows over rolling greens and a pond. Classic rather than surprising, which is the point.

Land’s End Waterfront Catering

Address: 240 Glen Cove Rd, Glen Head, NY 11545

Website: Land’s End Waterfront Catering

Guest Capacity: Up to 350

Amenities: Private beach, waterfront gazebo, grand ballroom, landscaped gardens

At Land’s End, we have learned to keep an eye on the boardwalk as sunset approaches. Some of our favorite portraits there have happened in that short window when the Great South Bay turns pastel and the light begins wrapping softly around our couple. Earlier in the day, the gardens provide a more classic backdrop, while the waterfront and boardwalk allow the photographs to become unmistakably coastal. The variety is wonderful, but those few quiet minutes beside the bay tend to stay with us.

Riviera Waterfront Mansion

Address: 200 E Shore Dr, Massapequa, NY 11758

Website: Riviera Waterfront Mansion

Guest Capacity: Up to 350

Amenities: Waterfront ceremony space, grand ballroom, bridal suite, manicured gardens

Riviera sits on the Great South Bay and the ceremony lawn looks straight out at it. The ballroom has balconies with water views and a proper dance floor, and there is a stone archway and a garden walkway outside. It handles formal and relaxed equally well.

The Lannin

Address: 1899 Hempstead Tpke, East Meadow, NY 11554

Website: The Lannin

Guest Capacity: Up to 450

Amenities: Indoor & outdoor ceremony spaces, ballroom, bridal suite, groom’s quarters

The Lannin sits inside Eisenhower Park, which means landscaped grounds and easy parking, two things Long Island venues rarely manage together. The ballroom will hold over 400 or scale down to something intimate, and there is a garden ceremony space out back. Flexibility is its real feature.

Water’s Edge Centerport

Address: 445 E Main St, Centerport, NY 11721

Website: Water’s Edge Centerport

Guest Capacity: Up to 300

Amenities: Waterfront setting, ballroom, outdoor ceremony space, on-site catering

Water’s Edge puts a white gazebo beside Mill Pond and the whole day organises around the water. The Summerwind Ballroom seats 300 behind expansive windows, and the cocktail terrace is a stone patio directly on the pond with sailboats going past. Wrought iron stairs lead up to the getting ready suites.

Watermill Caterers

Address: 711 Smithtown Bypass, Smithtown, NY 11787

Website: Watermill Caterers

Guest Capacity: Up to 400

Amenities: Indoor & outdoor chapels, elegant ballrooms, private wedding suite, white-glove service

The waterwheel is the landmark, but the domed gazebo surrounded by gardens and cascading water is where the ceremonies happen. Inside there is a ballroom for 400 with cherry wood floors, plus a chapel if you would rather be indoors. Old world in a way that has held up.

Crest Hollow Country Club

Address: 8325 Jericho Turnpike, Woodbury, NY 11797 

Website: Crest Hollow Country Club

Guest Capacity: Up to 700

Amenities: Indoor chapel, multiple customizable event spaces, white glove service

Crest Hollow is big and busy and that is the point. Two ballrooms, tropical grounds with palm trees and waterfalls, a poolside terrace, fountain courtyards and hidden garden nooks. If you want a full, loud, wonderful Long Island wedding, this is the room for it.

Stonebridge Country Club NY

Address: 2000 Raynors Way, Smithtown, NY 11787 

Website: Stonebridge Country Club

Guest Capacity: Up to 350

Amenities: Expert service, indoor and outdoor spaces, manicured lawns 

Stonebridge sets its gazebo beside the green and the ballroom looks over the same view through floor to ceiling windows. Vaulted ceilings, room for 300, terraces outside and fireplaces in the lounge for cocktail hour. Grand without feeling stiff.

Mansion at West Sayville

Address: 200 Main St, West Sayville, NY 11796

Website: Mansion at West Sayville

Guest Capacity: Up to 200 guests

Amenities: Waterfront views, multiple fireplaces, outdoor brick terrace, on-site catering

The Mansion at West Sayville has a greenhouse on the property, which is not something most venues can say and it is where we take couples. Ballroom and bridal suite indoors, golf course and waterfront beyond. It adapts to almost any style of wedding.

Planting Fields Arboretum

Address: 1395 Planting Fields Rd, Oyster Bay, NY 11771 

Website: Planting Fields Arboretum

Guest Capacity: Up to 50

Amenities: Great Hall with stained glass windows, vibrant gardens filled with aromatic herbs

Planting Fields is 400 acres, so you can walk five minutes from your own reception and be completely alone. Coe Hall is the Tudor Revival mansion everyone photographs, but the Italian Garden with its reflecting pool and the glass Camellia House are where we actually spend our time. Best from late April through October.

TWA Hotel

Address: 1 Idlewild Dr, JFK International Airport, Queens, NY 11430

Website: TWA Hotel

Guest Capacity: Up to 400 guests

Amenities: Rooftop pool, mid-century modern design, overnight accommodations

The TWA Hotel does not need our help. The Sunken Lounge, the red carpet, Connie the restored Constellation parked outside that you can shoot inside, the split flap board, the vintage cars under the portico. Our work here has been engagement sessions rather than weddings, so ask us directly if you are planning one.

Sand Castle

Address: 505 Franklin Ave, Franklin Square, NY 11010

Website: Sand Castle

Guest Capacity: Up to 500 guests

Amenities: Outdoor atrium and veranda, waterfall, multiple fireplaces, lush landscaping 

Sand Castle runs one wedding at a time, which changes how the night feels. Guests arrive into gardens and an open cocktail space, then the ballroom opens up for your entrance with the dance floor at the centre and everyone standing around it. The lobby staircase is where we take couples.

Larkfield Manor

Address: 507 Larkfield Rd, East Northport, NY 11731 

Website: Larkfield Manor

Guest Capacity: Up to 400

Amenities: Indoor and outdoor spaces, expert cuisine, luxurious amenities 

Larkfield is built like a Tuscan estate and commits to it. Stone walls, ivy and fountains around the courtyard ceremony space, cobblestone underfoot, wrought iron gates and a grand staircase inside. The Villaggio Room holds 400 and the Borghese around 200. European without being formal.

East Wind Long Island

Address: 5720 NY-25A, Wading River, NY 11792 

Website: East Wind Long Island

Guest Capacity: Up to 300

Amenities: Overnight accommodations, outdoor recreational activities, on-site spa 

East Wind is 26 acres with four separate spaces, so it works for very different weddings. The Estate has the grand ballroom and the garden gazebo, the Vineyard sits among the vines, and the Northampton and Veranda are cleaner and more modern. A hotel and a spa on site solve a lot of logistics.

The Inn at New Hyde Park

Address: 214 Jericho Turnpike, New Hyde Park, NY 11040 

Website: The Inn at New Hyde Park

Guest Capacity: Up to 500

Amenities: Award-winning cuisine, unique customizable spaces, grand fireplace

The Inn has been here since 1938 and the architecture has been kept. The Gardens hold the ceremony with a koi pond, Venetian gates and a gazebo. The Georgian Ballroom seats 500 under oak panelling and crystal, and the Tuscany Room with its exposed brick and fireplace is a completely different mood in the same building.

The Fox Hollow 

Address: 7725 Jericho Turnpike, Woodbury, NY 11797 

Website: The Fox Hollow

Guest Capacity: Up to 300

Amenities: Stone fireplace, heated outdoor pool, overnight accommodations

Fox Hollow is eight Gold Coast acres with buildings kept from the original estate. The Somerley has vaulted ceilings and stone fireplaces, and the Winter Garden Pavilion is glass roofed so it reads as outdoors when it is not. There is lodging on site at the Inn, which matters more than couples expect.

Bailey Arboretum

Address: 194 Bayville Rd, Locust Valley, NY 11560

Website: Bailey Arboretum

Guest Capacity: Up to 120 guests

Amenities: Historic mansion, outdoor stone terrace, valet parking 

Bailey Arboretum is grounds first and building second. Mature specimen trees, open lawn, and a quiet that almost no other Long Island venue can give you. It suits couples who want something outdoors and unfussy rather than a ballroom.

Heritage Club at Bethpage

Address: 99 Quaker Meeting House Road, Farmingdale, NY 11735 

Website: Heritage Club at Bethpage

Guest Capacity: Up to 500

Amenities: Flexible indoor and outdoor spaces, remarkable service, tranquil atmosphere

The Heritage Club puts its white gazebo against Bethpage Black, which is a view no other Long Island venue has. The Grand Ballroom seats 500 behind floor to ceiling windows onto the course, with colonial architecture and a terrace off the ballroom for cocktails.

Flowerfield Celebrations

Address: 199 Mills Pond Road, St. James, NY 11780 

Website: Flowerfield Celebrations

Guest Capacity: Up to 350

Amenities: Manicured lawns and fruit orchards, on-site catering, valet parking 

The Greenhouse Atrium is a climate controlled botanical garden with a glass ceiling, a koi pond and a wooden bridge, which means an indoor ceremony that does not feel indoors. The ballroom runs over 7,000 square feet with mahogany floors and windows onto the vineyard. Orchards and a pond outside.

Brookville Country Club

Address: 210 Chicken Valley Road, Glen Head, NY 11545

Website: Brookville Country Club 

Guest Capacity: Up to 250

Amenities: Valet parking, world class executive chef, bridal suite, warm country club ambiance

The golf course behind the clubhouse is the reason to book Brookville. Wide open, green in every direction, and it gives a wedding room to breathe on a day that otherwise moves fast. The clubhouse is classic Long Island country club, which is exactly what the couples who choose it are after.

Jedediah Hawkins Inn

Address: 400 South Jamesport Avenue, Riverhead, NY 11947

Website: Jedediah Hawkins Inn

Guest Capacity: Up to 125

Amenities: Indoor and outdoor spaces, glass Solarium, firepit, cozy speakeasy

Jedediah Hawkins is a nineteenth century mansion on the North Fork in Jamesport, and the gardens do the work. Manicured lawns, blooming beds, and an outdoor ceremony space set against them, with suites on site for getting ready.

La Ronde Beach Club

Address: 297 Dune Rd, Westhampton Beach, NY 11978

Website: La Ronde Beach Club

Guest Capacity: Up to 200

Amenities: Outdoor terrace, beach access, lush gardens

La Ronde has a beautiful sunset and the whole place settles into an evening vibe that is hard to manufacture anywhere else. If you want your reception to feel like a long summer night on the water, this is the one.

Related: Check out our list of the best beachfront wedding venues Long Island.

Swan Club On The Harbor

Address: 90 Glenwood Rd, Roslyn, NY 11576

Website: Swan Club 

Guest capacity: Up to 300

Amenities: Innovative cuisine, panoramic views, customizable spaces

The Swan Club sits above Roslyn Harbor and the grounds do most of the work. Terraces, gardens, and the water below. It is one of the prettiest settings on the North Shore and it rewards giving yourselves time outside before the reception starts.

Old Field Club

Address: 86 W Meadow Rd, Setauket- East Setauket, NY 11733

Website: Old Field Club 

Guest capacity: Up to 200

Amenities: Waterfront views, indoor and outdoor spaces, wraparound porch

The Old Field Club is waterfront North Shore with the Old Field Point Lighthouse close enough to walk to for portraits. The reception hall has a vaulted ceiling hung with chandeliers and string lights. Understated rather than grand, and it works across every season.

Baiting Hollow Farm Vineyard

Address: 2114 Sound Ave, Calverton, NY 11933

Website: Baiting Hollow Farm Vineyard

Guest capacity: Up to 200

Amenities: Vineyard setting, indoor & outdoor spaces, on-site wine, live music

Baiting Hollow is a working vineyard, so the ceremony happens between rows of grapevines with arrangements set on wine barrels. The reception is tented on the lawn between the vineyard and the farm. The Barrel Room, a red barn, holds about 60 if you want something small and indoors.

Camp Pa-Qua-Tuck

Address: 2 Chet Swezey Rd, Center Moriches, NY 11934

Website: Camp Pa-Qua-Tuck

Guest capacity: Up to 200

Amenities: Waterfront setting, open-air pavilion, large dining hall, rustic grounds

Camp Pa-Qua-Tuck is 37 acres on Kaler’s Pond and it is a nonprofit, so a wedding here supports something beyond the day. Open lawns run down to the dock, wooded trails give shade, and the dining hall holds around 200 in warm wood. Unpretentious in a way that suits some couples exactly and others not at all.

Chateau at Coindre Hall

Address: 101 Browns Rd, Huntington, NY 11743

Website: Chateau at Coindre Hall

Guest capacity: Up to 250

Amenities: Historic château, grand ballroom, outdoor piazza, private terrace

Coindre Hall is an 80,000 square foot 1912 château above Huntington Harbor, ivy on the walls, a sweeping staircase in the foyer and a spiral staircase at the base. The Piazza is an open courtyard ringed by the original facades. If you want a wedding that looks like it happened in France, this is it.

Gatsby On The Ocean

Address: 2000 Ocean Pkwy, Wantagh, NY 11793

Website: Gatsby On The Ocean

Guest capacity: Up to 260

Amenities: Oceanfront setting, beach access, outdoor ceremony space, bridal suite

Gatsby is the 1929 Marine Dining Room at the Jones Beach West Bathhouse, restored and reopened in 2019. Art Deco throughout, a second floor ballroom with enormous windows facing the ocean, and a ceremony space with the beach around you and the water behind. The boardwalk is right there for portraits.

Sea Cliff Manor

Address: 395 Prospect Ave, Sea Cliff, NY 11579

Website: Sea Cliff Manor

Guest capacity: Up to 205

Amenities: Waterfront lawn, grand ballroom, garden veranda, private dressing suites

Sea Cliff Manor was built as a private house and still feels like one. The garden patio ceremony space is framed by ivy covered walls above Hempstead Harbor, private and genuinely small. Inside there is a ballroom with picture windows and a cocktail lounge in tufted leather. Better suited to intimate than enormous.

The Snapper Inn

Address: 500 Shore Dr, Oakdale, NY 11769

Website: The Snapper Inn

Guest capacity: Up to 250

Amenities: Waterfront setting, seasonal pavilion, waterside tent, on-site catering

When the sky starts changing at Snapper Inn, we know exactly where we want to be. We have brought couples onto the dock during that short sunset window, with boats and the Connetquot River behind them, to create portraits that feel relaxed and unmistakably South Shore. Because the waterfront is right there, taking advantage of beautiful light does not require disappearing from the reception for half an hour. A few well-timed minutes can be enough.

Stewart Manor Country Club

Address: 51 Salisbury Ave, Stewart Manor, NY 11530

Website: Stewart Manor Country Club

Guest capacity: Up to 205

Amenities: Grand ballroom, outdoor gazebo, bridal suite, landscaped grounds

Stewart Manor has been going since 1927 and runs one event at a time. The Great Lawn has a white gazebo among the gardens, the main dining room has cathedral ceilings and mahogany beams, and there is a wood panelled bar room worth using. The historic fireplace gets used for both ceremonies and portraits.

Tellers Next Door

Address: 599 E Main St, Islip, NY 11751

Website: Tellers Next Door

Guest capacity: Up to 120

Amenities: Sailcloth pavilion, private bar, bridal suite, entertainment balcony

One of the things we enjoyed most about photographing Tellers Next Door was the contrast between its interior and exterior. Inside the Pavilion, candlelit tables, florals, and warm up lighting created an intimate reception atmosphere. Outside, the brick architecture and distinctive red industrial lamps gave us something with more texture and personality for portraits. Moving between those two environments allowed us to create variety without asking the couple to leave the celebration behind.

Things to Consider: Long Island Wedding Venues

When choosing the perfect wedding venue, several important factors should be taken into account to ensure your day is as magical as you envision.

1. Capacity: Consider the number of guests you plan to invite. Ensure the venue can comfortably accommodate your party while allowing for a pleasant flow of movement throughout the event.
2. Location: The venue’s location should be convenient for you and your guests. Think about accessibility, parking availability, and whether it provides accommodations for those traveling from out of town.
3. Style and Theme: The venue should align with the overall aesthetic and theme of your wedding. Whether you prefer a rustic barn, an elegant ballroom, or a serene garden, the setting must complement your vision.
4. Budget: Be clear about your budget from the beginning. Consider not only the rental fee but also additional costs such as catering, decor, and any required permits. Make sure to select a venue that fits within your financial plan.
5. Availability: Popular venues can be booked far in advance, so check their availability early in your planning process. Flexibility with your date may open up more options.
6. Services and Amenities: Look for venues that offer inclusive packages or useful amenities like tables, chairs, and catering services. These can simplify the planning process and potentially save you money.

By keeping these considerations in mind, you’ll be well-equipped to choose a wedding venue that not only fits your needs but also enhances your overall celebration.

The Allure of Long Island as a Wedding Destination

Convenience and Accessibility

One of the major advantages of choosing Long Island as your wedding destination is its convenience. Located just a short drive or train ride from New York City, Long Island is easily accessible for both local and out-of-town guests. This accessibility means less stress for everyone involved, making it an ideal choice for a seamless wedding experience.

Unique Venue Options

Long Island wedding venues are as diverse as its landscapes. From the glamorous to the rustic, the options are endless. Whether you’re looking for a coastal venue with panoramic ocean views, a historic estate exuding timeless elegance, or a vineyard offering rustic charm, Long Island has something to cater to every couple’s taste.

Conclusion

Choosing the perfect Long Island wedding venue is a crucial step in creating the wedding of your dreams. With so many stunning options to choose from, you’re sure to find a venue that matches your style, personality, and vision for your special day. Whether you prefer a historic mansion, a beachfront setting, or a modern country club, Long Island wedding venues have it all. Explore these incredible venues and book a visit to see them for yourself. Your dream wedding is just around the corner!

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