A wedding is a big deal. And some weddings are simply just – big. With family and friends counting in the hundreds, Long Island has the fabulous event spaces to accommodate everyone in style, creating a wedding that will exceed your biggest expectations.
2024: Long Island Voted Cradle of Aviation Museum Best Wedding Reception Site – Large (300 or more)!
Cradle of Aviation Museum
1 Davis Ave, Garden City
(516) 572-0559 – cradleofaviation.org
The Cradle of Aviation is the ultimate choice for hosting a large wedding reception on Long Island, offering unparalleled grandeur and unique charm! Set within historic aircraft hangars and featuring impressive flight displays, it provides an expansive and dramatic backdrop perfectly suited for large gatherings. Guests revel in the opportunity to explore historic and futuristic galleries, enjoying libations and savory fare amidst captivating aerodynamic sights. The magnificent atrium, with its four-story high glass ceiling adorned by suspended aircraft, sets the stage for dining and dancing on a grand scale. For those seeking a truly memorable and spacious celebration, the Cradle of Aviation exceeds all expectations!
2023: Long Islanders Voted East Wind Long Island Best Wedding Reception Site – Large (300 or more)!
East Wind Long Island
5720 Route 25A, Wading River
(631) 929-3500 – eastwindlongisland.com
East Wind has been Long Island’s wedding destination for nearly 30 years. There you’ll find wedding experts ready to treat your special day with the personal touch of a family reunion and the white-glove service of a celebrity gala. No matter the couple, East Wind has the right venue. Choose from the luxurious Estate, the breathtakingly appointed Inn, or the quaint and romantic Cottage. Their chefs create meals to impress the eye as well as the most discerning palette. With accommodations for out-of-town guests and dedicated event representatives to handle every detail, East Wind has everything you need for lifelong wedding memories!
2022: Long Islanders Voted Temple Israel of Great Neck Best Wedding Reception Site – Large (300 or more)!
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!
2021: Long Islanders Voted Chateau Briand Caterers Best Wedding Reception Site – Large (300 or more)!
Chateau Briand Caterers
440 Old Country Rd, Carle Place
(516) 334-6125 – chateaubriandcaterers.com
Finding the perfect venue is one of the hardest parts of planning a wedding. The pandemic has caused many to rethink their wedding size but if you are still hoping for a large reception in the future, Chateau Briand Caterers has got you covered. Indoor and outdoor chapels are on site so you and your guests can relax and not worry about rushing between sites. The venue also offers three different rooms depending on how many guests you have; the biggest room is the Leonardo Da Vinci ballroom which can hold up to 375 guests. All of the ballrooms offer a private photo studio which are adorned and decorated to make sure you get the photos you have been dreaming of all your life!
2020: Long Islanders Voted Giorgios Caterers Best Wedding Reception Site – Large (300 or more)!
Giorgios Caterers
100 Fox Hill Dr, Baiting Hollow
(631) 727-6076 – giorgiosli.com
Have the Long Island wedding of your dreams at Giorgios Caterers. At Giorgios Caterers, they know that every couple’s planning process is completely different. That’s why they’re willing to work with you from day one to help you plan a day that’s perfect for you. From a winter wonderland to a hot summer night — regardless of when your wedding date is, Giorgios Caterers can accommodate anything. Every wedding is personally overseen by the owners, so you are guaranteed to have the best service possible for your big day. Plus, your guests will rave about your wedding’s nine-station cocktail hour followed by a four-course dinner, which comes with your wedding package.
2019: Long Islanders Voted Chateau Briand Caterers Best Wedding Reception Site – Large (300 or more)!
Chateau Briand Caterers
440 Old Country Rd., Carle Place
(516) 334-6125 – www.chateaubriandcaterers.com
Creating one-of-a-kind affairs is the hallmark of Chateau Briand. The Long Island event catering facility is owned & operated by the well respected Scotto Brothers; leaders in the hospitality industry on Long Island for over 50 years. Located in Carle Place, near Garden City, Chateau Briand is a spectacular destination with more than 16,000 square feet of stylish wedding, reception, and event venues, as well as incomparable catering halls. Their beautiful garden oasis beckons with palm trees, waterfalls, private cabanas, and fire coves. Chateau Briand is a singular setting that will make your next celebration or corporate gathering unforgettable. Whether it’s business or pleasure that draws you to Chateau Brand’s glamorous New York venue, you will be treated like royalty. Their exceptional event and meeting specialists will work with you every step of the way to ensure your vision comes to life in grand fashion.
2018: Long Islanders Voted Villa Lombardi’s Best Wedding Reception Site – Large (300 or more) on Long Island
Villa Lombardi’s
877 Main St., Holbrook. 631-471-6609. villalombardis.com
Celebrate your special day surrounded by hundreds of your closest friends and family members at the newly redesigned Villa Lombardi’s! As you’re transported to an elegant and colorful Mediterranean villa, freshen up in your spacious bridal suite, with your own private bathroom, of course! With both indoor and outdoor ceremony spaces and cocktail hour areas, every time of the year is the perfect time for a wedding at the breathtaking Villa Lombardi’s!
2017: Long Islanders Voted Villa Lombardi’s Best Wedding Reception Site – Large (300 or more) on Long Island
Villa Lombardi’s
877 Main St., Holbrook. 631-471-6609. villalombardis.com
Celebrate your special day surrounded by hundreds of your closest friends and family members at the newly redesigned Villa Lombardi’s! As you’re transported to an elegant and colorful Mediterranean villa, freshen up in your spacious bridal suite, with your own private bathroom, of course! With both indoor and outdoor ceremony spaces and cocktail hour areas, every time of the year is the perfect time for a wedding at the breathtaking Villa Lombardi’s!
2016: Long Islanders Voted Oheka Castle Best Wedding Reception Site – Large (300 or more) on Long Island
Oheka Castle
135 Westgate Dr., Huntington. 631-659-1400. oheka.com
Every woman deserves her very own fairy tale, and at Oheka Castle they can receive just that, surrounded by hundreds of their closest friends and family, among breathtaking grounds that radiate pure, boundless beauty! Oheka Castle consistently ranks at the top of this category, and this prestigious former private estate can accommodate up to 400 guests for an unforgettable dinner with tables of 12, music and dancing! Oheka’s famous Gatsby-style events can comfortably accommodate up to 1,000 guests, with every single one feeling as if they’re the most important in the room.
2015: Long Islanders Voted Oheka Castle Best Wedding Large (300 or more) Reception Site on Long Island!
Oheka Castle
135 Westgate Dr., Huntington. 631-659-1400. oheka.com
Are you getting married? Have you always dreamed of that fairytale wedding, the one where you and your prince hold court among hundreds of your friends and family members, all gathered together for a celebration fit for royalty? Well you’re in luck, because voters have crowned Oheka Castle the Best Reception Site for Large Weddings of 300 or More on Long Island! Otto Khan’s former estate can accommodate up to 400 guests for a sit-down dinner with music and dancing. A venue fit for a Princess, Oheka Castle is synonymous with elegance and grace, the perfect place for a fairy tale wedding.
2014: Long Islanders Voted Oheka Castle in Huntington Best Large Wedding Reception Site on Long Island!
1. Oheka Castle
135 Westgate Dr., Huntington. 631-659-1400. oheka.com
2. Westbury Manor
1100 Jericho Tpke., Westbury. 516-333-7117. westburymanor.com
3. The Inn at New Hyde Park
214 Jericho Tpke., New Hyde Park. 516-354-7797. innatnhp.com
2013: Long Islanders voted Oheka Castle in Huntington Best Large Reception Site (300 or more) on Long Island!
1.Oheka Castle
135 W. Gate Dr., Huntington. 631-659-1400. www.oheka.com
2.Carlyle on the Green
99 Quaker Meeting House Rd., Farmingdale. 516-501-9700. www.carlyleonthegreen.net
3.The Inn at New Hyde Park
214 Jericho Tpke., New Hyde Park. 516-354-7797. www.innatnhp.com
2012: Long Islanders Voted Mamma Lombardi’s in Holbrook Best Large Wedding Reception Site on Long Island!
1. Mamma Lombardi’s
400 Furrows Rd., Holbrook. 631-737-0774. mammalombardis.com
2. The Metropolitan
3 Glen Cove Ave., Glen Cove. 516-671-4444. www.themetropolitancaterers.com.
3. The Inn at New Hyde Park
214 Jericho Tpke., New Hyde Park. 516-354-7797. www.innatnhp.com
