Long Island Wedding Venue Prices (Real 2026 Data)

Related: see our newer guide on Affordable Wedding Venues on Long Island.

Based on published pricing and listing data from The Blu List vendor database. Last updated May 2026.

Long Island wedding venues typically run $110–$165 per person at the all-inclusive end, or $12,000–$25,000+ as flat site fees at venues that price by event. For a 150-person wedding, expect a total venue spend of $18,000–$35,000 depending on the type, location, and what's bundled.

That range is wide because Long Island's venue market splits cleanly into two models: banquet halls and country clubs that charge per head (and include catering), and estate or mansion venues that charge a site fee and have you bring in a caterer. Knowing which model you're looking at changes the math entirely.

The Short Answer

Per-person all-inclusive venues: $110–$165/head. At 150 guests, that's $16,500–$24,750 before tax and gratuity, which typically adds 25–30%. Site-fee venues: $12,000–$25,000 for the space alone. Add catering, rentals, and staffing and the all-in number climbs to $30,000–$60,000+ for the same guest count.

The majority of Long Island venues are all-inclusive banquet-style operations. If you want a blank-canvas estate, the options are fewer but they exist — and they carry a premium.

How Long Island Venues Price Themselves

Based on venues in our database with published or identifiable pricing:

Price Tier	Per-Person Range / Site Fee	What You're Getting	Venues in This Range
Budget	$110–$130/pp	All-inclusive catering halls, older build-outs, weekday/off-peak discounts	Giorgio's Catering ($110), The Inn at New Hyde Park ($120), Swan Club ($130)
Mid-Range	$130–$165/pp	Updated catering halls, country clubs, waterfront access	Sea Cliff Manor ($165)
Site-Fee (Mid)	$12,000–$13,000 flat	Estate or mansion space, catering not included	Leonard's Palazzo ($12k), Bellport Country Club ($13k), The Royalton Mansion ($13k)
Site-Fee (Upper)	$19,000–$25,000 flat	Premium estates, historic mansions, exclusive-use properties	Jericho Terrace ($19k), NYIT de Seversky Mansion ($25k)

A note on the data: several of the highest-rated venues in our database — Crest Hollow Country Club, East Wind Long Island, Harbor Club at Prime, Bridgeview Yacht Club, The Garden City Hotel, Russo's On The Bay, The Somerley, and Mansion at West Sayville — do not publish starting prices publicly. That's a deliberate pricing strategy, not an accident. Expect quotes from these venues to land in the $150–$200+/head range for peak Saturday dates.

What You Get at Each Price Point

$110–$130 per person

This is Long Island's working-class wedding economy — and it's genuinely good value. Giorgio's Catering starts at $110/head and holds a 5.0 rating across 161 reviews, with 14 The Knot awards. The Inn at New Hyde Park ($120/head, 4.8 rating, 309 reviews, 13 awards) is one of the most-reviewed venues on Long Island for a reason: consistent execution at high volume. Swan Club On The Harbor ($130/head, 4.6, 196 reviews) adds waterfront access at the low end of the per-person range.

At this tier: expect full catering packages (cocktail hour, dinner, cake), open bar, and a dedicated banquet manager. Ballrooms may feel traditional rather than contemporary. Saturday peak-season availability books 12–18 months out.

$131–$165 per person

Sea Cliff Manor anchors this tier at $165/head (5.0 rating, 155 reviews, 9 awards). The price reflects a waterfront location and updated facilities. Country clubs like Crest Hollow (no published price, 4.6, 245 reviews) likely sit in this range for Saturday events — their 7 awards and "Responds quickly" badge suggest active demand management.

At this tier: expect more customization in menus, upgraded linen and décor packages, and better staff-to-guest ratios. Some venues include outdoor ceremony spaces in the package.

$12,000–$13,000 site fee

Leonard's Palazzo ($12,000 starting, 4.7, 195 reviews) and Bellport Country Club ($13,000 starting, 5.0, 196 reviews, 15 awards — the most of any venue in our database) represent the lower end of the site-fee model. The Royalton Mansion ($13,000 starting, 5.0, 119 reviews, 12 awards) is in the same range with a full outdoor event space.

Add catering: a separate licensed caterer for 150 guests on Long Island typically runs $85–$150/head plus service charges. Total all-in at this tier: $28,000–$50,000 for 150 guests.

$19,000–$25,000 site fee

Jericho Terrace starts at $19,000 (4.8, 196 reviews, 5 awards) with a capacity cap of 101–150 guests — meaning that $19k baseline applies to a smaller event. NYIT de Seversky Mansion starts at $25,000 (4.9, 118 reviews) and caps at 101–150 guests. This is a Gold Coast estate with historic architecture; the price reflects exclusivity and setting, not volume.

At this tier, you're paying for the venue as a visual centerpiece. Budget accordingly for catering, rentals, and coordination.

What Drives the Price Up

Day of week: Saturday peak rates can run 20–40% higher than Friday or Sunday at the same venue. Some venues drop site fees by $3,000–$5,000 for off-peak days.
Season: June, September, and October are peak on Long Island. January–March can see 15–25% discounts at catering halls.
Guest count: Per-person venues have minimums. Bellport Country Club, Giorgio's, and others list 300+ minimum capacities — if your guest list is 150, you may be paying for empty seats or need a venue with a lower floor.
Water views: Waterfront venues (Swan Club, Sea Cliff Manor, Harbor Club at Prime, Bridgeview Yacht Club, Russo's On The Bay) command premiums. Expect to pay 10–20% more than a comparable inland venue.
Exclusive use: Some venues run multiple events simultaneously. If you want full buyout, that increases the cost.
Bar package upgrades: Premium liquor packages at catering halls typically add $15–$30/head over the base quote.
Ceremony fees: Holding the ceremony on-site often adds $1,500–$4,000, even at all-inclusive venues.
Gratuity and tax: New York State sales tax (8.625% in Nassau/Suffolk) plus the standard 18–22% gratuity adds roughly 27–31% to your base food and beverage total.

Three Realistic Scenarios

Budget: 120 Guests, Friday in March — ~$20,000–$24,000

You book The Inn at New Hyde Park or Giorgio's Catering on a Friday in the off-season. At $110–$120/head for 120 guests, the base food-and-beverage comes to $13,200–$14,400. Add tax and gratuity (28%) and you're at $16,900–$18,400. Add a ceremony fee ($2,000), florals, and a DJ and the total wedding cost lands around $30,000–$35,000. The venue itself is $17,000–$19,000 all-in.

Mid-Range: 150 Guests, Saturday in October — ~$35,000–$45,000

You book Sea Cliff Manor or a comparable country club at $155–$165/head. Base F&B: $23,250–$24,750. With tax and gratuity: $29,800–$31,700. Add ceremony fee, premium bar upgrade, and a few décor extras and your venue spend reaches $33,000–$38,000. Factor in photographer, DJ, florals, and you're at a $55,000–$65,000 wedding total. Use our Wedding Budget Calculator to model this against your other vendor categories.

Estate: 120 Guests, Saturday in June — ~$50,000–$65,000

You book The Royalton Mansion or Bellport Country Club at a $13,000 site fee for a Saturday in peak season. External catering for 120 guests at $120/head: $14,400 plus service and tax — call it $19,000. Tent or furniture rentals if not provided: $4,000–$8,000. Total venue-and-catering: $36,000–$40,000. Add photography, florals, DJ, hair/makeup, and transportation and a June estate wedding for 120 people runs $65,000–$80,000 total. See how Long Island compares in our average cost of a wedding in NYC and surrounding areas breakdown.

Featured Venues by Type

All-Inclusive Catering Halls

Giorgio's Catering — $110/head, 5.0 rating, 161 reviews, 14 awards
The Inn at New Hyde Park — $120/head, 4.8 rating, 309 reviews, 13 awards
Swan Club On The Harbor — $130/head, 4.6 rating, 196 reviews, 8 awards
Sea Cliff Manor — $165/head, 5.0 rating, 155 reviews, 9 awards

Country Clubs

Crest Hollow Country Club — 4.6 rating, 245 reviews, 7 awards (pricing on inquiry)
Bellport Country Club — $13,000 site fee, 5.0 rating, 196 reviews, 15 awards
Bridgeview Yacht Club — 5.0 rating, 141 reviews, 12 awards (pricing on inquiry)

Waterfront Venues

Harbor Club at Prime — 5.0 rating, 171 reviews, 10 awards (pricing on inquiry)
Russo's On The Bay — 4.9 rating, 121 reviews (pricing on inquiry)
Mansion at West Sayville — 4.9 rating, 132 reviews, 11 awards (pricing on inquiry)

Estate & Mansion Venues

NYIT de Seversky Mansion — $25,000 site fee, 4.9 rating, 118 reviews
Jericho Terrace — $19,000 site fee, 4.8 rating, 196 reviews
The Royalton Mansion — $13,000 site fee, 5.0 rating, 119 reviews, 12 awards
Leonard's Palazzo — $12,000 site fee, 4.7 rating, 195 reviews

Hotels

The Garden City Hotel — 4.9 rating, 132 reviews, 10 awards (pricing on inquiry)

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How to Find the Right Venue

Nail your guest count first. Several venues in our database set minimums at 300 guests. If you're planning 100–150, filter for venues with lower capacity ceilings — The Somerley (201–250 cap), Harbor Club at Prime (151–200), Jericho Terrace (101–150), or NYIT de Seversky Mansion (101–150) are more appropriately sized.
Decide on the pricing model. All-inclusive per-head pricing is predictable; site-fee venues give you more creative control but require managing multiple vendors. Know which tradeoff you're making before you tour.
Compare apples to apples. When venues quote you, ask for a "cost per guest fully loaded" — including tax, gratuity, ceremony fee, and any mandatory minimums. That number is what you're actually spending.
Ask about off-peak pricing explicitly. Venues rarely advertise discounts. A direct question — "What does this cost on a Sunday in February?" — often unlocks 15–25% savings.
Check availability before falling in love. Top venues like The Inn at New Hyde Park (309 reviews) and Crest Hollow (245 reviews) book out 12–18 months in advance for peak Saturdays. If your date is 8 months out, prioritize venues that have it open.
Use the Wedding Budget Calculator to see how your venue choice ripples into the rest of the budget — venue typically absorbs 35–45% of a Long Island wedding's total spend.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What's the average cost of a wedding venue on Long Island?

For an all-inclusive catering hall, budget $130–$165 per person as a reasonable midpoint, inclusive of food and bar but before tax and gratuity. For a 150-person Saturday wedding, that's roughly $29,000–$36,000 after tax and tip. Estate and mansion venues run $12,000–$25,000 in site fees alone, with catering on top.

Do Long Island venues include catering, or is that separate?

Depends on the venue type. Traditional banquet halls and country clubs (Giorgio's, The Inn at New Hyde Park, Swan Club, Sea Cliff Manor, Crest Hollow) are all-inclusive — food, bar, cake, and a banquet coordinator are bundled into the per-person price. Estate and mansion venues (NYIT de Seversky, Jericho Terrace, The Royalton Mansion, Leonard's Palazzo) charge a site fee and require you to bring in a licensed caterer separately.

How far in advance should I book a Long Island wedding venue?

For a Saturday in June, September, or October, the most-reviewed venues are booking 12–18 months out. The Inn at New Hyde Park (309 reviews), Crest Hollow (245 reviews), and Bellport Country Club (196 reviews, 15 awards) are in consistent demand. If your wedding is 8–10 months away, you'll have better luck with venues that are newer, have fewer reviews, or are open to off-peak negotiation.

Are there waterfront wedding venues on Long Island?

Yes — it's one of Long Island's genuine strengths as a wedding market. Swan Club On The Harbor ($130/head), Sea Cliff Manor ($165/head), Harbor Club at Prime, Russo's On The Bay, Bridgeview Yacht Club, and Mansion at West Sayville all offer waterfront settings. Expect to pay a 10–20% premium over comparable inland venues for the view.

What's the difference between Nassau County and Suffolk County venues in terms of price?

Nassau County venues (closer to NYC — Garden City Hotel, The Inn at New Hyde Park, Jericho Terrace, Crest Hollow) tend to run slightly higher on per-person rates, reflecting land costs and proximity to the city. Suffolk County venues (East Wind Long Island, Bellport Country Club, Mansion at West Sayville, Harbor Club at Prime) offer more estate-style options and can be 10–15% more affordable on equivalent packages, with the tradeoff of longer drive times for guests coming from the city.

Pricing data sourced from The Blu List vendor database and published venue listings, May 2026. Ratings and review counts from The Knot listings as of the same date. All-in estimates include New York State sales tax (8.625%) and standard 20% gratuity on food and beverage. Site-fee estimates for catering are based on Long Island market averages and will vary by caterer.