Long Island, New York, has charming and romantic wedding venues. The island offers unique venues, outdoor venues, restaurant venues, and more at an affordable price. If you are looking for a fun destination wedding, or are a native New Yorker, Long Island has great locations to check out for your wedding day.
New York weddings can be expensive and the average Long Island wedding costs a little over $61,000. However, with a little homework, you can find viable options that won’t break the bank.
Another way to keep your expenses down is by hosting your ceremony on a weekday or in the off-season. A lower guest count will help you budget your wedding day as well. Below is a list of affordable wedding venues in Long Island.
Novita Wine Bar & Trattoria
Restaurant venues on Long Island are the most affordable options and Novita Wine Bar & Trattoria is no exception. It is a haven for wine lovers and the affordable rates allow you to host an elegant ceremony for a fair price. You have the option to rent out the entire main dining room or private space.
Novita Wine Bar & Trattoria has an exquisite culinary team that will make your special day extraordinary. They have a great menu and wine selection to choose from and impeccable service. They also offer different catering and bar packages, as well as host bridal showers and engagement parties.
Novita Wine Bar & Trattoria specializes in Italian cuisine and offers 100 wines from around the world, available per glass for your guests on your big day. They carry the largest selection on the east coast and digitally control the wine’s temperature.
Price Range: $79 per person for a four-hour rental and $89 per person for a five-hour rental (100 guests minimum).
Capacity: Up to 200 guests.
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Ariana Waterfall
Ariana Waterfall wedding space is not only an inexpensive wedding venue in Long Island, but it is also glamorous. Their all-inclusive packages include catering, beer, wine, and a wedding cake.
You can also include a DJ, limousine, and floral arrangements. The luxe ballroom includes chandeliers and marble floors and can accommodate up to 200 guests.
The onsite wedding planners will help you turn your wedding dreams into reality in no time at all. The event designers are proficient in turning their space into yours and also provide exceptional service. If you choose to use outside vendors, the staff here will help you with the communication.
Price Range: Around $10,000.
Capacity: Up to 200 guests.
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Harbor Links Golf Course
Harbor Links offers an outdoor space for an affordable price. The offseason prices are more than 50% off during peak season prices. If you get married on a Saturday or Sunday morning in the offseason, the cost is $55 per person compared to $130 during the peak season.
Outdoor ceremonies cost an additional $750 while the indoor option costs an additional $500. There are many complete wedding packages available!
The outdoor reception is romantic and comes with a gazebo and a Grand Ballroom for the reception. Harbor Links has a beautiful natural aesthetic. The staff works hard to maintain the property and the views. The amenities are luxurious throughout and they have gorgeous cocktail rooms and reception spaces.
Price Range: $55-$130 per guest.
Capacity: Up to 250 guests.
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Sunset Harbor
Sunset Harbor is an elegant venue and a People’s Choice Award winner for inexpensive weddings. This gorgeous waterside setting includes the Long Island Sound as the backdrop for your vows—ideal for an intimate wedding ceremony. The reception is held in a remarkable ballroom for up to 250 guests.
Sunset Harbor offers two ceremony spaces. The outdoor space is on a deck overlooking a rustic marina. The main wedding space is located in the main banquet hall. Both are exceptional spaces, especially for the cost.
Price Range: $10,000 for up to 100 guests.
Capacity: Up to 250.
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The Garden at Farmingdale
The Garden at Farmingdale is a wedding venue located on the top floor of Croxley’s, an alehouse in Farmdale. The atmosphere is relaxing and fun and is a cozy spot for up to 150 guests at just $69.95 per guest. The four-hour rental includes a buffet, sinner, cocktails, a wedding cake, and dessert.
The alehouse has a retractable roof, lending the space an indoor-outdoor feel. They offer an indoor and an outdoor wedding ceremony option as well. The main banquet hall is ideal for up to 150 guests. This venue is best for the fun-loving couple who likes to kick back and enjoy a beer or two.
Price Range: $69.95 per person.
Capacity: Up to 150 guests.
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Captain Bill’s Bayview House
Waterfront restaurant wedding venues tend to be pricy, but Captain Bill’s is very well priced. The beautiful setting has a cozy aesthetic, waterfront views, crystal chandeliers, and a great menu.
There are two spaces, The Bayview Room has cathedral windows with amazing waterfront views and The Waterview Room is ideal for smaller crowds like your bridal shower or rehearsal dinner.
Captain Bill’s offers all-inclusive packages for only $82 per person. A rental is a private event. Along with the incredible views, this venue also has a cozy fireplace and a back deck for you and your guests to take in the harbor views during cocktail hour and beyond.
Price Range: $82 per guest.
Capacity: Up to 250 guests.
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Beach Club Estate
How about a tropical seaside wedding without the travel? The Beach Club Estate is located on Lake Ronkonkoma and provides a tropical feel to your wedding day. Of course, there is an outside ceremony site but they also offer an indoor lakeside chapel site as well. This is a romantic venue that is fairly priced.
The all-inclusive wedding packages include the venue, limousine service, open bar, a DJ, wedding cake, and much more. The gorgeous property is filled with gardens and waterfalls and is perfect for photo opportunities.
After the ceremony, take a romantic stroll through the lush gardens before preparing for the reception in the elegant ballroom.
Price Range: $9,995 for 100 guests.
Capacity: Up to 150 guests.
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Chateau La Mer
Chateau La Mer is a beautiful waterfront venue located in The South Bay. With their waterfalls and lush gardens, they offer luxury and serenity at a great price. You can take advantage of their indoor and outdoor spaces on your big day. There is no lack of photo opportunities here.
The outside veranda sets over the bay and has Verde porcelain tile, floral arrangements, and bronze-tone cast seating. The veranda is right next to the all-glass cocktail which makes it a convenient spot for social hour. Below this is the Waterside Patio which has 3,000 square feet of pathways, classic street lamps, and a waterfall.
The indoor site has several gorgeous ballrooms to choose from. Each ballroom has marble and granite, draperies, and crystal chandeliers.
Price Range: Packages start at $12,000.
Capacity: Up to 300 guests.
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The Mansion at West Sayville
This historic waterfront mansion is perfect for the couple looking for a rustic feel to their wedding day. This mansion was built in 1909 and has excellent views of the South Bay.
The waterfront docks are ideal for romantic walks and photos. The docks also provide a romantic backdrop for your outdoor ceremony.
The Mansion offers a range of all-inclusive wedding packages. They include planning, catering, bartending, and equipment. They have rentals available and outside vendors can be booked through them as well. This is a romantic and rustic spot that holds plenty of charm for the wedding couple and their guests.
Price Range: Packages start at $11,995.
Capacity: Up to 200 guests.
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Peconic River Herb Farm
The Peconic River Herb Farm is a botanical paradise. As a nursery and a garden, they boast 8 greenhouses and a riverfront lawn, ideal for a romantic ceremony site. The venue is rustic and primitive on purpose.
This is a throwback outdoor wedding venue in Long Island that is perfect for the simple couple seeking a charming yet simple outdoor wedding.
The fourteen-acre working nursery is open for tours. The wedding rental includes the whole weekend where you can stroll the grounds with an outdoor cocktail and enjoy the stunning riverfront views. The farm is available to rent with a guest count of over 10.
Price Range: Contact the farm for seasonal pricing.
Capacity: Up to 150 guests.
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