Dreaming of a wedding on the water? You’re in luck. Nassau County, Long Island, is brimming with picturesque venues to tie the knot, ranging from historic mansions to country clubs and catering halls, offering stunning bay, ocean, and garden views.
Whether it’s a romantic sunset over the Atlantic, a serene garden overlooking the Long Island Sound, or a chic rooftop with bayfront vistas, you have no shortage of swoon-worthy backdrops to choose from on your big day.
Below are 10 of the top wedding venues in Nassau County, Long Island. Get ready to fall in love with these unforgettable spots to say, “I do.”
Bayview on the Water is perfect for couples who want a view. This three-level venue boasts panoramic bay views on the Nautical Mile along Freeport’s South Shore. The venue can accommodate up to 300 guests with dancing and up to 400 guests for cocktail receptions in its Grand Ballroom, Veranda Room with a 17-foot bar, or its rooftop.
You don’t need to fly to the Caribbean for a beach wedding. This award-winning wedding destination offers a private, white sand beach on Long Island’s North Shore. Cocktail hour is served on the deck, and the reception can be held in the Grand Ballroom, featuring crystal chandeliers and floor-to-ceiling windows. The venue accommodates up to 400 guests.
Crest Hollow Country Club touts itself as bringing a “South Beach style” mixed with the “cosmopolitan elegance of the finest Manhattan banquet halls” to Long Island. You can get married in the indoor chapel or in the club’s English or North Garden. Cocktail hour can be held on the pool deck, in a bay tent, or by the waterfalls on the 24-acre property.
If you’re yearning to say your vows at sunset on the shores of the Atlantic Ocean, check out Gatsby on the Ocean. The waterfront venue is located at the West Bath House in Jones Beach and accommodates 30 to 260 guests. Ceremonies can be held by the water or under a tent on the lawn.
Choose from rustic, outdoor weddings to opulent, indoor receptions held in one of seven rooms. Built in 1938, the Inn at Hyde Park can host events for 10 to more than 500 guests. Each ballroom comes with a bridal suite to use on your special day.
Experience the historic charm of The Mansion at Glen Cove on Long Island’s Gold Coast. This 55-acre, North Shore estate, built in 1910, was once the summer White House for President Herbert Hoover. Today, you can celebrate in the Grand Ballroom and keep the party going late into the evening or continuing into brunch the following day.
Built in 1918, this historic, Gold Coast mansion on 120 acres hosts elegant celebrations on its grounds, in its ballrooms, and with in-house caterers. The venue accommodates more than 500 guests for dinner and 600 guests for a reception.
Formerly known as Sans Souci, this Gold Coast mansion is nestled on a hilltop overlooking the Long Island Sound. The manor holds indoor receptions with panoramic views of the North Shore or outdoor celebrations in a garden setting. You can customize the menu and collaborate with a mixologist to create a signature cocktail for your special day.
Say your vows on the Swan Club’s seven acres of gardens, fountains, bridges, waterfalls, and gazebos or in its Ceremony Pavilion. The venue boasts newly renovated ballrooms and a garden room with views of the waterfront through its floor-to-ceiling windows. Don’t miss the opportunity to savor cocktails on the floating deck.
The Victorian manor and reception hall offer several places to say, “I do.” The historic mansion, dating back to the 1880s, has multiple ballrooms and cocktail rooms, including an outdoor patio. It’s set on five acres of gardens and grounds with a stone bridge, waterfalls, and gazebos. The manor can accommodate up to 300 guests.
