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Long Island Weddings

- Wedding venues and services on Long Island, NY

By , About.com Guide

Long Island, NY can be the backdrop for the wedding of your dreams. From lovely wedding venues including a castle and a wealth of wineries, read about places to get married and more.

Fabulous Wedding Venues on Long Island

Photo © Oheka Castle Hotel & EstatePhoto © Oheka Castle Hotel & Estate

Whether you're looking for an intimate place for a quiet reception, a large hall for hundreds of well-wishers, or a unique setting, here are five great places to hold your wedding reception.

Long Island Wine Country Weddings

Photo © Wolffer Estate VineyardPhoto © Wolffer Estate Vineyard

Planning a future wedding? There's no need to rent a pricey space in Manhattan or beyond. Choose from the many reception sites in Long Island wine country.

Cakes on Long Island

Marneycakes wedding cakePhoto © Marneycakes

Need a cake for your wedding? Whether you're interested in a simple, elegant cake or an ornate wedding cake with many tiers, there are many places where you can purchase cakes on Long Island. Here's a sampling of places where you can order great cakes on Long Island.

The Garden City Hotel

Photo © The Garden City HotelPhoto © The Garden City Hotel
This four-star hotel is a member of the prestigious Preferred Hotels & Resorts. With a wealth of awards including Wine Spectator magazine's 2010 Award of Excellence and many more, this upscale venue can be the backdrop of the wedding of your dreams.

The hotel is also LGBT friendly, and in 2011, was named a TAG (Travel Alaternatives Group) approved accommodation.

Read more about The Garden City Hotel, and see photos.

My Long Island Wedding

Read true stories about Long Island weddings, together with pictures of the events. Get tips from people who've gotten married here.

Share Your Story: My Long Island Wedding

Tell us about your wonderful wedding on Long Island, NY, and share tips on the best venues and more.

Glen Cove Mansion Now Offers LGBT Wedding Packages

Photo © Glen Cove MansionPhoto © Glen Cove Mansion
With New York State recognizing same-sex marriages since 2011, the Glen Cove Mansion offers some specials for the LGBT community. Read more about the Glen Cove Mansion's same-sex wedding packages...

Same-Sex Wedding Ceremony at Carlyle on the Green

Photo © Linda TagliaferroPhoto © Linda Tagliaferro
On July 26, 2011, 57 gay and lesbian couples and their 1000+ guests celebrated one of the largest same-sex weddings in New York State. Read more about the same-sex wedding at Carlyle on the Green...

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