When you walk into Sand Castle, you won’t hear music from another couple’s cocktail hour or see centerpieces meant for someone else’s reception. The entire 4 acres belong to you and your guests from the moment you arrive until the last dance ends.
We’ve hosted weddings in Franklin Square for over 30 years, and the decision to limit ourselves to one celebration per day shapes everything we do. It’s not just a scheduling preference. It’s a commitment that changes how your wedding day happens.
What One Wedding at a Time Actually Means for Your Celebration
At Sand Castle, exclusive use means our two Maître Ds focus solely on your timeline. Your dedicated bridal attendants don’t split attention between multiple brides. The chef preparing your menu isn’t coordinating three kitchens at once.
Our Four Season Glass Atrium is prepared exclusively for your ceremony, with no other events sharing the space. The pond with the waterfall becomes your backdrop whenever you’re ready, not when another couple finishes their session.
How Four Acres Gives You Room to Breathe
With 4 acres dedicated to your event, your guests can spread between the landscaped gardens, the gazebo area, and the grand staircase without crowding. Your photographer captures candid moments by the waterfall while your cocktail hour flows inside.
We’ve seen how this plays out during cultural ceremonies that require specific setups. When a couple needs the outdoor grounds for one tradition and the Four Season Glass Atrium for another, we can support both without rushing.
The Ballroom That Belongs Only to You
Our Grand Ballroom features stone pillars, chandeliers, and high ceilings that frame hundreds of guests comfortably. On your wedding day, every inch reflects your choices. Your one server per table ratio means personalized attention throughout dinner, and those servers aren’t checking watches to clear the room for the next event.
The close circuit live feed monitors in your two bridal suites let you watch cocktail hour and reception activities from your private space. You can choose when to make your entrance without coordinating with another bridal party’s schedule.
Planning Without Compromise
Chef John Arenth builds menus around your dietary needs, whether that’s gluten free, vegan, kosher, halal, or other requirements. Because we host weddings only, he customizes your cocktail hour, entrées, dessert stations, and wedding cake without working around another celebration’s timeline.
If the weather shifts your plans to the Four Season Glass Atrium, we adjust without displacing another couple. The flexibility comes from having the entire venue at your service.
From Brooklyn and Queens to Nassau County
Couples drive from Brooklyn and Queens to Franklin Square because the one wedding policy delivers something they can’t find closer to home. As a premier Nassau County wedding venue, our location at 505 Franklin Ave gives you easy access for guests traveling from the Bronx or Suffolk County wedding venues area, but the property itself feels removed once you’re here.
We’ve earned recognition from WeddingWire, The Knot, and Restaurant Guru, not because we’re the biggest wedding venue Long Island has to offer, but because we’ve refined the exclusive experience over three decades.
The Details That Matter on Your Wedding Day
Your Rolls Royce transportation, included in our all inclusive package, arrives when you’re ready. Your linens, decorations, ceremony setup, and scenic photo opportunities stay exactly as planned. The two bridal suites with private buffet stations, mini bars, and personal safes give you and your wedding party a retreat that’s truly yours for the day.
Our 150 guest minimum works with our service model. With one server per table, two Maître Ds, and two bridal attendants dedicated to your celebration, this scale lets you experience the full benefit of our staffing approach.
Conclusion
When you’re searching for wedding venues in Long Island or wedding venues Long Island couples rave about, Sand Castle stands apart. Our wedding packages include everything from decorations to transportation, making us one of the most comprehensive Long Island wedding halls available. We’re not just a banquet hall Long Island option, we’re a complete wedding reception venue Long Island experience designed around your celebration alone.
Ready to see Sand Castle for yourself? Call us at (516) 354-7263 or visit sandcastlevenue.com to book your tour. We’re open Monday through Sunday from 11:00 AM.
FAQs
How far in advance should we book Sand Castle?
Because we host one wedding at a time, dates can be limited. If you have a timeframe in mind, reach out, and we’ll share current availability.
What’s included in your all inclusive package?
Your package covers decorations, Rolls Royce transportation, a customized menu by Chef John Arenth, open bar, wedding cake, desserts, linens, uplighting, smoke effects, ice sculpture, ceremony setup, scenic grounds for photos, and two bridal suites. You’ll have two Maître Ds, two bridal attendants, and one server per table.
Can we choose between indoor and outdoor ceremonies?
Yes. Get married outdoors by our pond with a waterfall, on the grand staircase leading to our gazebo, or in our landscaped gardens. For indoor ceremonies, we use our Four Season Glass Atrium. You have the flexibility to adjust based on the weather.
Do you accommodate cultural or religious ceremony requirements?
Yes. Our 4 acres and one wedding policy gives you space and time for traditional rituals. Over 30 years, we’ve supported many cultural and religious customs without rushing your ceremony.