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Reception Locations Gurney's Inn
February 12, 2014
Popular Wedding Venues Bridgehampton Tennis & Surf Club 231 Mid Ocean Drive, Bridgehampton 631-537-1180 East Hampton Point 295 Three Mile Harbor Road, Springs 631-329-2800
Gurney’s Inn, with its world-class ocean views and beaches, would be a perfect wedding venue even without the worldclass service. When you book a wedding, you inherit three new friends, Ginny, Phyllis, and Zelko. They become your “best friends” from that moment on. Every couple is encouraged to plan a wedding that reflects their personal style. Switching things up a little bit makes it fun and exciting. Gurney’s only hosts one wedding per day, so the bride becomes the VIP of The Inn. There is nothing like a beach ceremony customized by the couple to reflect their personal tastes in music -- perhaps a harp, violin or the music of a steel drum playing in the sand. Just in case Mother Nature doesn’t cooperate, a newly renovated Oceanview Dining Room converts to a beautiful chapel. Following the ceremony a cocktail reception, perhaps held on the breeze-swept Lido or Sun Decks, is a perfect place to unwind. Top shelf open bar serving cocktails of distinction, along with creative hot and cold hors d’oeuvres and of course, Gurney’s Famous Raw Bar, served over ice in a Sailboat Display are delightful features. For dinner, beautifully appointed “place card” tables decorated with sand, shells, beach glass, mini-lighthouses, and driftwood set the scene. The elegant banquet room, with sweeping views of the ocean, easily accommodates up to 220 guests! An award winning chef and his culinary team will prepare a sumptuous dinner menu or buffet; the executive patisserie will create a fairytale wedding cake, designed by the bride and groom. Included in the package is a deluxe bridal suite that the bridal party can call home the entire day of the wedding. The folks at Gurney’s believe that on the day of the wedding the bride should be concerned with only one thing: making herself as beautiful as she can – on the outside, but also on the inside and this means, staying relaxed, calm and keeping a sense of humor. All the other details will be taken care of by wedding coordinators and their staff. Gurney’s will host a bridal showcase on Saturday from 10 AM until 3:00 PM.
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EastWind
Baker House 1650 181 Main Street, East Hampton 631-324-4081 Brecknock Hall 1 Brecknock Road, Greenport 631-477-3800 East Wind Inn 5720 Route 25A Wading River 631-929-3500 Gurney’s Inn 290 Old Montauk Hwy, Montauk 631-688-2345 Hedges Inn 74 James Lane, East Hampton 631-324-7101 c/o The Maidstone 207 Main Street, East Hampton 631-324-5006
If someone were to tell you there is a place on the East End that can handle a wedding for 1200, look no further than East Wind in Wading River. And don’t worry if you are thinking small – there is a wedding package for any crowd and any budget. First and foremost there is the inn itself, with its luxurious rooms. That means the wedding party can kick back a day or two early and stay after the reception. It a perfect place for out-of-town guests to repose as well. There is a spa/salon and a pool/fitness center on the premises, and East Wind is home to the famous Desmond’s restaurant. The lavish grounds provide ample room for an outdoor ceremony, or there is an indoor chapel, of course. There are five different ballrooms on site, from intimate to grand. The marriage planners at East Wind can make a complex event easy; they can recommend photographers, bands and DJs, florists, gifts, limousines, tuxedos, linen rentals, and table centerpieces. The staff will work closely with the lucky couple to plan every detail, including a lavish menu customized by the bride and groom. East Wind was named one of the Top Five places on Long Island to get married by Newsday. There will be a bridal expo Sunday – doors open at 11 AM, Register online or call 631-929-6585. By the way, there is a video tour and the opportunity to have a live chat about your upcoming special day -- just visit the website at www. eastwindlongisland.com.
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The Pridwin Hotel 81 Shore Rd, Shelter Island 631-749-0476 or 800-273-2497 Wolffer Estates Vineyards 139 Sagg Road, Sagaponack 631-537-5106 Southampton Social Club 256 Elm St, Southampton 631-287-1400
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