Best Wedding Reception Site (Unique) on Long Island

Your wedding is as unique as the two of you are, with your own stories weaved together in a tapestry of experiences. Your wedding is the place it all comes together. Long Island has voted for the best place to honor you as couple and the future you hold. From soup to nuts and everything in between, the top winners take the cake in providing not only the wedding of your dreams, but as a partner who will help to create not just an event, but an experience.

2024: Long Island Voted Cradle of Aviation Museum Best Wedding Reception Site – Unique!

Cradle of Aviation Museum
1 Davis Ave, Garden City
(516) 572-0559 – cradleofaviation.org

The Cradle of Aviation is the quintessential venue for a wedding reception on Long Island, offering a truly unique and unforgettable experience! Nestled within historic aircraft hangars, guests are transported through time amidst impressive flight displays, creating a dramatic backdrop for celebrations. As they meander through historic and futuristic galleries, the awe-inspiring aerodynamic sights captivate their senses. Amidst libations and savory fare, the majestic atrium beckons with its four-story high glass ceiling adorned by authentic aircraft suspended in mid-air. Here, dining and dancing unfold beneath this breathtaking canopy, ensuring an unparalleled celebration that will be cherished for a lifetime!

2023: Long Islanders Voted Temple Israel of Great Neck Best Wedding Reception Site – Unique!

Temple Israel of Great Neck
108 Old Mill Rd, Great Neck
(516) 482-7800 – tign.org

Mazel Tov! If you’re planning a huge wedding with lots of guests, you’re going to want to check out Temple Israel of Great Neck. After having a beautiful ceremony in the sanctuary, you can have your reception without having to change locations. The reception space at Temple Israel has plenty of room for tables, a dance floor, and other wedding activities to celebrate your nuptials. The venue works with a caterer to make sure your reception has the best food to serve your guests and will have plenty of it if you intend to fill the space with people!

2022: Long Islanders Voted Chateau La Mer – Lindenhurst Best Wedding Reception Site – Unique!

Chateau La Mer – Lindenhurst
845 S Wellwood Ave., Lindenhurst
(631) 225-0400 – chateaulamercatering.com

Can’t decide if you want an indoor or outdoor wedding? The Chateau La Mer makes it so you can have it all, from water to land. The elegant ballrooms feature panoramic views of the Great South Bay and are decorated with beautiful marble and granite, wood, and opulent draperies. Did we mention sparkling crystal chandeliers? Couples can have a grand entrance on a yacht that arrives on the pier, which connects to the waterside patio, so the stars of the day can be greeted with fanfare as guests enjoy their cocktails. The venue is well thought out, equipped with separate ladies’ and gentlemen’s lounges. The company will help make your wedding planning easier than you would imagine with referrals for every aspect of your special day!

2021: Long Islanders Voted Crest Hollow Country Club Best Wedding Reception Site – Unique!

Crest Hollow Country Club
8325 Jericho Tpke, Woodbury
(516) 331-5077 – cresthollow.com

At Crest Hollow Country Club, you can have the destination wedding of your dreams without even leaving Long Island. With 24 acres of land, Crest Hollow Country Club offers a number of different settings so you can have a truly one-of-a-kind wedding and reception. Whether you’re going for an intimate affair or an extravagant gala, Crest Hollow Country Club has got you covered. When it comes to the reception, Crest Hollow Country Club offers a variety of cuisine to choose from for the menu and plenty of space to dance the night away. Plus, Crest Hollow Country Club’s lush landscapes provide the ideal backdrop for all of your wedding photos!

2020: Long Islanders Voted Great South Bay Brewery Best Wedding Reception Site – Unique!

Great South Bay Brewery
25 Drexel Dr, Bay Shore
(631) 392-8472 – greatsouthbaybrewery.com

Every couple has a vision of where they would hold their wedding reception, and breweries are no exception. Great South Bay Brewery in Bay Shore offers a rustic, casual atmosphere sprinkled with a flair of romance where everyone can let their hair down and party the night away. If you’re looking to celebrate the first few hours of marital bliss and want to go the non-conventional route, the Great South Bay Brewery will go above and beyond to accommodate all your needs to ensure your reception is as memorable and unique as they come!

2019: Long Islanders Voted Flowerfield Best Wedding Reception Site – Unique!

Flowerfield
199 Mills Pond Rd., Saint James
(631) 862-0100 – www.flowerfields.com

For couples looking for a unique wedding site unlike any other, St. James is home to sprawling Flowerfield, a venue so picturesque that it is every photographer’s fantasy. With 16 acres of lush gardens, fruit orchards, a colorful vineyard, several ponds, the Swan House, a secluded gazebo nestled on Ceremony Island, and 15 acres lined with tall, luscious cedar trees, Flowerfield radiates natural beauty. Outdoor ceremonies feature a quaint wooden bridge, upon which, loving couples can walk to their own personal island to exchange vows to the sounds of gorgeous, splashing fountains!

2017: Long Islanders Voted Atlantis Banquets & Events Best Wedding Reception Site – Unique on Long Island

Atlantis Banquets & Events
431 E. Main St., Riverhead. 631-574-8008. atlantisbanquetsandevents.com
For ocean lovers, where better to hold your unique wedding reception than surrounded by live fish and marine mammals? Nowhere, of course! At Atlantis Banquets & Events, the walls come alive with gorgeous, tropical tanks bursting with exotic colors and sea life. You can also opt to hold your reception in the spectacular Sea Star Ballroom, overlooking the breathtaking Peconic River! Looking for an indoor waterfall as a backdrop? They’ve got that, too! With attentive staff and packages for every budget, your unique wedding is guaranteed to be simply unforgettable!

2016: Long Islanders Voted Flowerfield Best Wedding Reception Site – Unique on Long Island

Flowerfield
199 Mills Pond Rd., Saint James. 631-862-0100. flowerfields.com
For couples looking for a unique wedding site unlike any other, St. James is home to sprawling Flowerfield, a venue so picturesque that it is every photographer’s fantasy. With 16 acres of lush gardens, fruit orchards, a colorful vineyard, several ponds, the Swan House, a secluded gazebo nestled on Ceremony Island, and 15 acres lined with tall, luscious cedar trees, Flowerfield radiates natural beauty. Outdoor ceremonies feature a quaint wooden bridge, upon which, loving couples can walk to their own personal island to exchange vows to the sounds of gorgeous, splashing fountains!

2015: Long Islanders Voted Flowerfield’s Best Unique Wedding Reception Site on Long Island!

Flowerfield’s 199 Mills Pond Rd., Saint James. 631-862-0100. flowerfields.com There is absolutely nothing quite like Flowerfields in St. James. This stunning venue comes complete with an indoor pond, over which the bride and groom will enter on a bridge into the cocktail reception. With luxurious details set in a lush atmosphere in the midst of the most beautiful flowers you could imagine, this is the most unique place to get married on Long Island.

2014: Long Islanders Voted Oheka Castle in Huntington Best Wedding Reception Site (Unique) on Long Island!

1. Oheka Castle 135 Westgate Dr., Huntington. 631-659-1400. oheka.com 2. Flowerfield’s 199 Mills Pond Rd., Saint James. 631-862-0100. flowerfields.com 3. Raphael Vineyards 3939 Main Rd., Rte. 25, Peconic. 631-765-1100. raphaelwine.com

2013: Long Islanders Voted Oheka Castle in Huntington Best Unique Wedding Reception Site on Long Island!

1.Oheka Castle 135 W. Gate Dr., Huntington. 631-659-1400. www.oheka.com 2.Hallockville Museum Farm 6038 Sound Ave., Riverhead. 631-298-5292. www.hallockville.com 3.Long Island Aquarium & Exhibition Center 431 E. Main St., Riverhead. 631-208-9200. www.longislandaquarium.com

2012: Long Islanders Voted Raphael Vineyards Best Unique Wedding Reception Site on Long Island!

1. Raphael Vineyards 39390 Route 25, Peconic. 631-765-1100. www.raphaelwine.com 2. The Metropolitan 3 Glen Cove Ave., Glen Cove. 516-671-4444. www.themetropolitancaterers.com 3 Old Westbury Gardens 71 Old Westbury Rd., Old Westbury. 516-333-0048. www.oldwestburygardens.org