Suffolk County Vanderbilt Museum is a historic Gold Coast estate offering outdoor wedding receptions on Saturday evenings from May through October. Set on the grounds of the former Vanderbilt estate overlooking Northport Bay, the venue features a ceremony site on the Great Lawn, cocktail hour in a historic mansion courtyard, and a reception under a 6,000 sq ft draped Celebration Tent. The estate accommodates up to 250 guests with dedicated staff, tram service, and full use of the iconic property.
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$30,000
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The property
The Suffolk County Vanderbilt Museum is a historic mansion, museum, and planetarium estate situated on the waterfront of Northport Bay in Centerport, NY. Wedding events take place across the estate grounds, historic mansion courtyard, and a large draped Celebration Tent.
The setting
The estate overlooks Northport Bay, with the Great Lawn ceremony site offering stunning unmatched water views.
The surrounding grounds feature beautiful gardens and historic architecture.
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Planning details
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Music curfew
Music until 10:30pm
Reception must end promptly at 10:30 PM due to noise ordinance.
Rain plan
Backup plan in place
In case of rain, the entire event moves into the Celebration Tent. The ceremony takes place on the dance floor inside the tent.
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