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~ Recommended Locations ~

Below is a list of some of the places that recommend my services, the places that I call home. This page is not here as a requirement of being one of their house vendors but as a resource to you, because I believe whole heartedly that all of these locations show the same genuine concern for their Brides and Grooms as I do. They each have a different feel and who knows! Maybe one of them is just what you've been looking for! If you are looking for a simple elopement ceremony with just you and two witnesses, you are always welcome to begin your life together by signing your license at my home.

Coe Hall Museum Planting Fields

Coe Hall is a building that pictures simply do no justice. If a Medieval Castle is on your wedding wish list, you may have just found your ideal ceremony site. Built between 1918 and 1921, Coe Hall resonates with the feeling of a romantic by gone era. Nestled amid over 400 acres of greenhouses, gardens and woodland paths this former Gold Coast Mansion has only recently joined the ranks of Long Island Mansions and Museums that are available for wedding ceremonies and photographs. It is nothing short of spectacular!

de Seversky Center

If you thought a real mansion was out of your price range GO SEE THIS VENUE The de Seversky Center is a Grand Old Gold Coast Mansion in every aspect of the term. White marble greets you in the exquisite entrance way with the grand staircase ready for the perfect ascent. The walls are of rich wood. Corinthian columns line the mansions exterior which looks out on over 100 acres of Old Westbury's finest landscapes. There is also a brick and glass atrium, perfect for the ceremony itself. Pioneers of "Mansion Style" dining the de Seversky Center is every bit as opulent as one would expect, but she is surprisingly warm and intimate. The food is everything you would expect and more as they gladly cater to your requests, the service is first class and the staff are skilled, friendly, professional and down to earth. This is a Must See if you are thinking Mansion.

The Douglaston Manor

This 105 year old Spanish Style Mansion has just received a 3 million dollar renovation and as of April 2006 is once again open for business. The Manor is conveniently located for both Manhattanites and Long Islanders,and  has been a long time favorite wedding location with good reason. It is set away from traffic and noise, perched on the highest point of land in Queens, amid the rolling hills and graceful trees of the Douglaston Golf Course. The Douglaston Manor offers a spectacular sunset view of the Manhattan skyline which makes for breathtaking photos, complete wedding packages that serve from 50 to 270 guests, indoor and outdoor ceremony venues, and a culinary staff that is passionate about the food that they prepare. History and charm together with decades of experience are at your service from the moment you enter, till your last guest departs.

Fire Island Lighthouse

This little known ceremony only location is ripe with many metaphors for the journey of marriage. It also has all the benefits of a beach wedding with easy access for the older folks, (unless of course you're going all the way to the top which is on your list of options!) and an indoor option "just incase". The price is very reasonable, less than most halls add to have your ceremony onsite. The location unique, the staff is warm and wonderful, and they do all the paperwork with the Parks Department for you. Well worth a look!

The Floral Terrace

The Floral Terrace is located in Nassau County's Floral Park. The structure itself is Art Nouveau and was built in the 1920's. The feeling is opulent, harkening back to the glory days of when words like "Palace" were used in the naming of movie theatres, which is how this Long Island landmark began her life. When you think of the Floral Terrace think of Grand open spaces. In the square footage that other halls host 2 or 3 weddings, this is a single event venue, in which an entire staff of friendly, dedicated, professionals are focused on your wedding alone. Ceremonies are held in the Garden Room which is bright and large enough to seat 400 guests comfortably. The Bridal Suit is true suit of 3 rooms, and among the largest in the country. But in my opinion it is the Ballroom that will steal your heart. It is heaven. And the food served there, prepared by the Floral Terrace's award winning chefs, is culinary masterpiece of pure magic.

Glen Cove Mansion

The Glen Cove Mansion offers too much to list. It is a graceful Georgian Mansion built in 1910 nestled on 55 private acres in Glen Cove. With 196 richly appointed guest rooms it is one of the few Gold Coast mansions that you and your guests can actually stay at. Their team of event professionals make sure that everything flows smoothly from start to finish and are willing to work with you to make your event absolutely perfect, no matter what your needs may be. Their cuisine is inspired and served with style. If elegance, luxury, ambience, and first class service are what you and your beloved seek without any stuffiness do not overlook this gem.

The Harbor Club

Located in Huntington Village overlooking Huntington Harbor, one of my favorite of this venue's many attributes has to be the amazing water view. The entire back of the building is glass making the separation of indoors and out almost nonexistent. The upper patio area is perfect for the ceremony or sipping cocktails, the gardens are beautifully designed and kept, but the harbor and the sunsets are beyond compare. How is the food? You ask! Among the best on Long Island. Catering to only one affair at a time you are assured the attention that your special day deserves.

The Historical Chapel

Built in the 1850's and lovingly restored, the chapel has a wonderful feeling to it. The last congregation they had there was Evangelical and to me it still feels like there are people singing and rejoicing! The atmosphere is traditional with the stained glass windows, oak pews, elaborate tin ceiling and tolling bell that rings from the tower at the end of every ceremony. Yet at the same time it is comfortable and cozy, able to seat roughly 110 people. There are no ceremony restrictions or requirements of any kind. This is a welcome breath of fresh air, and perfect for couples who want to have their ceremony their way. The chapel comes with or without clergy, and an organist. The offices of Coachman Limo are housed downstairs, and reduced limousine rates are offered to chapel couples. Wedding Video of the Chapel

The Historical Thatched Cottage

One of my favorite things about the Thatched Cottage is that it only does one wedding at a time. This is important to many Brides. It ensures that you will get all the attention that your special day deserves. Located on Long Island's North Shore in Centerport, guests are treated to breathtaking sunsets over the bay, beautifully landscaped gardens, and service that is second to none. While an indoor chapel is available, the gazebo - which is far away from the noise of busy roads and right on the water - is in use and quite comfortable for the majority of the year. I also love the presence of the swans swimming in the background, because as everyone knows swans mate for life.

Larkfield Manor

The Larkfield Manor has intrigued me since I was a little girl. We would drive by in the car and I'd wonder about all the fabulous people and events that were going on... Well let me tell you it lives up to all those Cinderella dreams of girlhood and more. In early 2005 the Manor saw a change of ownership, everything is now brand new and better than ever! It is light, airy, immaculately clean, and grand beyond belief. The food is a culinary masterpiece. The outdoor ceremony location is tucked away in a perfectly manicured patio. And even in all this grandeur you are treated like real people by real people, who actually care about what you want, and desire to give you just that rather than pitching their product.

Lessings: Smithtown Landing Country Club

When it comes to quality, longevity, and experience there is no comparison to Lessings. They have been serving and catering to Long Islands elite and their fabulous functions since 1890. Smithtown Landing Country Club is located on the North Shore, overlooking the Nissequogue River. It actually offers two facilities which ensures that your affair have all the privacy and attention that your special day deserves. The grounds and the building make for wonderful photos and serve equally well for both indoor and outdoor ceremonies.

Lessings: The Pavilion at Sunken Meadow

Are you looking for the ultimate Beach Wedding without going all the way out to the Hamptons? If so the Pavilion at Sunken Meadow State Park is a must see before choosing a venue. Ceremonies can be performed either on the beach itself or they have a deck that extends over the sand. The site is run by the folks at Lessings which means that your guests will be raving about the food for years to come. It also means that the staff is friendly relaxed and more than competent. And just look at the pictures above, those are real couples, the Long Island Sound is truly that blue and the sunsets are that gorgeous! So if this is your idea of what you want your Beach Wedding to be like then this is the venue for you.

Lessings: West Sayville Country Club

Walking in to the West Sayville Country Club is like entering the great house of a country estate. It is warm and welcoming, charming and inviting. It was built in 1909 by Commodore Frederick G. Bourne as a wedding present for his daughter, Florence, upon her marriage to Anson Hard. So the building holds not only the memory of happy events but the longevity of a long and happy marriage. The glassed in deck brings the natural beauty of the surroundings which inspired the name "Meadow Edge" right into your reception. This is a single event venue that comes with friendly, personalized attention, a huge and fully appointed bridal suit, and a master chef that will delight and amaze the epicurean in all!

Milleridge

The Milleridge Inn has three venues in one. The Carriage house is warm and intimate a private building for a private affair. The Cottage is perched on a hill the property's crowning jewel. With a beautiful atrium, sweeping staircase, and glowing fire place this romantic also a single event location. The main house has been a Long Island Landmark since 1692. With twelve exquisitely appointed dining rooms the Milleridge can host weddings from 10 guests to 450 guests. If options are what you are looking for this is the place for them, all with the style and elegance of a by gone era.

Raphael Vineyards

Long Island's "Wine Country" is the newest alternative to the traditional catering hall wedding and reception site. The vineyards themselves are ripe with marriage metaphors. And that same devotion and attention to detail shows in every event that Raphael hosts. The newly completed Renaissance Room has the feeling of a great hall, while gazing out at the grounds is reminiscent of Tuscany. Transported for the day or the weekend to the welcoming world of Raphael you will feel and be treated like family from beginning to new beginning!

The Riviera

The Riviera is located in Massapequa on the beautiful Great South Bay. The inside is rich and warm with glowing wood, hanging tapestries, sweeping staircase, baby grand piano, balcony and not one but two fireplaces in the main room. All this gives a "great hall" kind of feel, yet with the windows offering a panoramic water view, it is light and inviting. The outdoor gazebo is fresh and new, ideal for outdoor ceremonies or wedding pictures. The Riviera is a single event venue, which ensures that you and your wedding get full and undivided attention. Their professional staff are more than willing to work with you to help you achieve the wedding of your dreams. The confidence they have in all that they can provide gives the Riviera a reputation as a place for "no stress brides"

The Woodbury Country Club

Classic Old World styling abounds at the Woodbury Country Club. The atmosphere of grace and elegance is as present inside as it is outdoors. Upon entering the graceful and sweeping staircase if the first thing to catch your eye. Marble floors, rich wood, hanging tapestries, and a grand piano all speak of luxury and romance. Moving to the gardens, the fountain filled reflecting pool, lakeside gazebo and botanical terraces all make wonderful backgrounds for the pictures that are only taken once in a lifetime.

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