The Long Island Wedding Venues We Love Most
An editorial guide and a data tool from the team that has worked weddings across the Gold Coast, the North Fork, the South Shore, and everywhere between. The venues we love, the couples they serve best, and everything we have learned along the way.
There are hundreds of wedding venues across Long Island and the New York metro. We have not worked at all of them, but we have worked at a lot of them. These are our favorites.
This is an editorial guide and a data tool, built together. Every venue is here because we have actually worked there or know it well enough to recommend it confidently. The notes are honest. The pricing guidance is what we have seen firsthand. The "best for" calls are based on the couples we have watched have the best day at each place. And when you want to compare them side by side, the table further down lets you sort by location, style, price tier, or whatever matters most to you.
The venues below are organized by the kind of wedding they serve best, not ranked. A Gold Coast estate in Sea Cliff is not better or worse than a North Fork winery or an oceanfront hotel in Long Beach. They are different. The question is which one is right for you.
Beyond these favorites, we are building out the full Long Island directory venue by venue. New spoke pages publish weekly. If you do not see one you are considering, our Long Island team can research it for you.
Signed, Kristine and the Toast Long Island Team
Gold Coast Mansions & Estates
Historic properties on the North Shore where the architecture is the room and the grounds do half the work in photos.
Set above the Long Island Sound with classic Gold Coast architecture and one event hosted at a time. Garden veranda flows into the ballroom, ceremony works indoors or out, catering is in-house. A strong fit for couples who want the privacy of a single-event property without piecing vendors together.
Tudor-style estate on the NYIT campus in Old Westbury, with a marble foyer, sweeping staircase, formal interiors, and landscaped ceremony grounds. Classic Long Island estate energy without the rate cards some Gold Coast peers carry.
A multi-acre property in St. James with gardens, orchards, vineyards, an indoor atrium, and an island gazebo. Each part of the grounds delivers a distinct backdrop without leaving the property. North Shore answer for couples who want landscape-driven photos and the structure of a full-service catering venue.
North Fork Wineries & Farms
East End estates where the setting is the centerpiece and the only "design" you need is the view.
A restored 1860s mansion on 22 acres of gardens and farmland, paired with a rustic barn and open grounds. Refined historic charm and an on-site speakeasy alongside the barn. Excellent fit for smaller, story-driven weddings and rehearsal dinners with overnight stays.
A clean, modern estate winery in Riverhead surrounded by vineyards and farmland, with wide views and a landscape that doesn't need much added to make an impact. Resort-style on the North Fork, with the option to build the wedding around a full destination weekend.
South Shore, Beaches & Beyond
Oceanfront ballrooms, marina-side restaurants, and the central-LI and city-adjacent venues that round out the LI wedding map.
True oceanfront in Long Beach, with the option to host the ceremony on the sand and the reception in a polished indoor or rooftop space. Hotel rooms on-site make logistics easier for out-of-town families. South Shore choice for couples who want the beach without a Hamptons drive.
Overlooks the Bay Shore Marina with boats, sunsets, and open water as the room's entire personality. The Harborview Room reads relaxed with deck access, and the Bayview House opens into a higher-ceiling, ballroom-style space. Food-forward, marina-side, easy energy.
Long-running Long Island ballroom in Franklin Square with landscaped grounds, a waterfall, and a grand staircase leading into the ceremony space. Central Nassau pick for couples who want the traditional banquet experience done at scale, with full-service catering and predictable, high-volume execution.
A modern Long Island restaurant venue centered on atmosphere and guest experience. The Gold Room runs high-energy, more nightlife than ballroom. A fit for couples who want a personality-forward celebration where the room does the work and the food carries the night.
A multi-level Lower East Side venue that reads closer to a curated night out than a traditional event. Each floor brings its own vibe, so the celebration can evolve as the night goes on. On the list for LI couples who want a city-backdrop wedding within LIRR distance.
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Sort the table by any column to compare venue locations, styles, and best-fit scenarios.
Price tiers reflect typical venue-rental spend on a peak Saturday, before catering, bar, or vendors. Off-peak dates and Friday or Sunday weddings run noticeably lower. Our Long Island team can pull current pricing for any venue on this list.
| Venue | Neighborhood | Style | Price Tier | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sea Cliff Manor | Sea Cliff | Gold Coast Mansion | $$$$ | Single-event privacy |
| NYIT de Seversky Mansion | Old Westbury | Gold Coast Mansion | $$$$ | Formal estate weddings |
| Flowerfield Celebrations | St. James | North Shore Estate | $$$ | Garden-driven photos |
| Jedediah Hawkins Inn | Jamesport | North Fork Historic Inn | $$$ | Intimate weekend stays |
| RGNY | Riverhead | North Fork Vineyard | $$$ | Destination-style weddings |
| Allegria Hotel | Long Beach | Oceanfront Hotel | $$$ | Beach ceremony + indoor reception |
| Captain Bill's | Bay Shore | South Shore Marina | $$ | Food-forward waterfront |
| Sand Castle | Franklin Square | Central Nassau Ballroom | $$$ | Traditional banquet at scale |
| K. Pacho | New Hyde Park | Restaurant Venue | $$ | High-energy receptions |
| Chantelle NYC | Lower East Side | Multi-Level NYC | $$$$ | City-backdrop weddings |
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