My daughter and son-in-law's wedding at the Pavilion at Sunken Meadow this past January was nothing short of breathtaking. The venue itself was a stunning, romantic beach setting that exuded warmth and welcome. The decorations were elegantly simple, transforming the space into a magical winter wonderland. The bridal suite was the perfect haven for the wedding party to prepare and for the newlyweds to share a private moment after the ceremony. The cuisine was exceptional, with each dish expertly prepared and tailored to the couple's vision.

Moving on… we are forever grateful for Tarek and his exceptional staff, who treated us like family from day one while maintaining the highest standards of professionalism. Their outstanding communication, unwavering attentiveness, and kindness made us feel truly special. We cherish the memories and wish we had more reasons to celebrate with them. My daughter, who was initially hesitant about having a wedding, beamed with joy, saying 'Mom, I loved my wedding so much, I wish I could do it again!'

From the moment we booked Pavilion at Sunken Meadow until the very end of our wedding day, and day after with pick up, the entire team exceeded every expectation. Sabrina was the BEST. She was incredibly responsive throughout the planning process, always answering our questions quickly and making everything feel so easy. Her communication and attention to detail gave me much peace of mind and she truly kept me sane.


On our wedding day, Anthony was absolutely amazing. The fact that he came back specifically for our special day meant so much to us, and he made sure everything ran seamlessly from start to finish. We never had to worry about a thing because he was always one step ahead. And Henry too! He is a great addition to the Pavilion family. Angela was the best bridal attendant we could have asked for. She was attentive, kind, and always there whenever I needed anything. She kept the drinks flowing and always with a smile.


To top it all off, the weather was absolutely perfect, making the beachfront setting even more breathtaking. It was everything we had dreamed of and more. I’ll be looking back at pictures from our wedding day for the foreseeable future and everyone raved about how cool the venue was, how great the food was, and how much fun our wedding was. Thank you to everyone who made our wedding so unforgettable!!!

The Pavilion at Sunken Meadow was a perfect venue for us! We knew we wanted something a little bit unique as a venue, and this was it! We were able to have our ceremony on the boardwalk and then guests were able to move around on the boardwalk and the beach throughout the night. We also loved that we were able to have our band and dancing in one room with dinner in the other. There is a lot of space to utilize however you want, so we used the outside areas for our guestbook signing, a photobooth, and a glassware engraver. We also got super lucky with a sunset too! They were very accommodating with any requests that we had prior to the day, and made sure that we were taken care of throughout our day. Everytime myself or my husband turned around someone from the Pavilion was making sure we were fed, had a drink or needed anything! Tarek, Henry and Anthony were extremely attentive throughout the night. Our guests were raving about the cocktail hour, dinner, dessert and midnight snacks. We also added the hotdog cart for an exit station and ended up adding passed desserts which we loved! Just a note that this venue is being taken over by a new company so I’m not sure what changes are being made.

Sunken Meadow was so amazing. For the bang for your buck, the food was TOP notch, and the staff was so professional and fun. Anthony the maitre D and Maureen the bridal attendant were the VIPS of the day. Tarek, the GM is also so knowledgable and helpful and put us in touch with all the best vendors. We literally did not have to worry about a thing! There is no way we could have afforded a similar wedding with this many people at almost any other venue of this size, on the BEACH no less! Could not recommend Sunken Meadow any more.

The Pavilion was amazing!!! Our wedding day was so special, we couldn’t have asked for a better day/venue! Tarek, Anthony and Cece were fantastic! They made our day stress free and seamless!! Definitely book your wedding here!!

The pavilion was an amazing place to have our wedding. The staff was exceptional and go above and beyond to make sure everything is to your liking. Tarek was amazing throughout the booking/planning stages. Anthony and Cece were amazing week/day of to make sure we were well taken care of. Couldn’t recommend enough

Even through a nor’easter we had the best experience at The Pavilion! Tarek, the sites manager was very helpful. He answered all of my questions with a smile and was very prompt and answering both emails and text messages. He talked us through everything from beginning to end and is very knowledgeable in what he does. Our Maitre’D was Anthony and he was incredible! He handled everything with professionalism, a huge smile and a great attitude! Our guests couldn’t stop raving about him. He truly made the day that much more fun. I wholeheartedly recommend the pavilion to anyone who wants to have an absolutely amazing time at an absolutely gorgeous venue.!

We couldn't have chosen a better wedding with a better vibe than the Pavilion! All of our guests are still raving about how perfect the entire night went. The staff at the Pavilion go above and beyond and truly feel like your best friends on your wedding day. The vibe was so chill, happy, beachy, and carefree. I'd recommend it again and again to anyone. It felt like a destination wedding and we didn't have to leave Long Island! Tarek, Anthony, and Cici were just the best and easiest people to work with. Anthony called me 2 days before the wedding to make sure everything was in order and I felt I could put all my trust in him and the whole team. Just the best :)

This venue is absolutely breath taking and worth every penny you pay to make the big day as special as you can. My maître D was a woman named Cece and she was super sweet, accommodating, and respected everything I wanted for my big day. Anything I needed she made sure I got. Anthony was incredible and made everything go as smooth as possible. He told me where to be and when to be there by and he kept the night going. All and all this was the best night of my life and this experience far surpassed my expectations. Between the food, drinks and music, everything was on point the day of. I have no complaints about this venue and all staff members were extremely helpful. Would totally recommend this venue especially due to the pricing as well. Very budget friendly and affordable. What an amazing time I wish I could go back to.

From the moment my husband (Tim) and I saw the Pavilion at Sunken Meadow, we knew it was the place for us. We actually canceled our other tours because nothing could compare. The full glass walls opening onto the boardwalk and beach completely captured the beauty of Long Island in summer—something so many other venues on the island just don’t showcase.

I worked with Tarek for most of our engagement, and I truly cannot thank him enough. He answered every single email (even late at night) quickly and thoroughly, and I honestly don’t think he ever said no to anything we asked. He made planning our wedding easy, seamless, and completely stress-free.

We had our ceremony on the beach, cocktail hour in the tent, and our reception inside. With about 105 guests, it was the perfect size—plenty of room to dance and still feel intimate.

Anthony, our Maitre D, was a total rock star. We met him at our tasting and again when we dropped off what felt like dozens of bins of décor—he didn’t bat an eye. On the wedding day, he did it all: from hanging florals in the tent to keeping my bridal party on track to fixing an issue with our shuttle bus (without me even knowing!). Because the shuttle ran late, our ceremony started 15 minutes behind schedule—Anthony made sure those 15 minutes were added back at the end of the night. When we came back the next day, all our décor was already packed up and waiting for us.

My bridal attendant, CiCi, was an absolute angel. I don’t think I ever finished a drink before she had a fresh one ready. She anticipated my needs before I even knew I had them, kept me calm when the shuttle was delayed, and had cocktail hour food waiting for us in the bridal suite so we could actually eat. She bustled my dress in seconds, handled everything with grace, and made sure a special surprise I planned for Tim (Sparky from the NY Islanders!) went off without a hitch.

We also had Jim as our security, though “personal bodyguard” feels more accurate. He literally said, “Where Jessica goes, I go,” and he meant it. During photos, he helped me across the sand, handed me water, and even held an umbrella to shade me. I thought he left after the ceremony, but my mom told me she saw him patrolling the Pavilion until our reception ended at 11 p.m.—which was such a comfort since the venue is on a public boardwalk.

And the food—amazing. Our bridal party had sandwich wraps before the first look, which they loved. For cocktail hour, we chose Southern BBQ, Pasta, Mulberry Street (Italian), and Shipwrecked Seafood (an upgrade, but worth it). The passed apps were just as delicious, and everyone raved. For dinner, we had burrata salad and a choice of filet, chicken with mozzarella, or stuffed sole. Not one complaint. We finished with cake, an ice cream bar, and late-night snacks, and everything was incredible (even the leftovers the next day!).

I could go on and on, but the bottom line is this: our day was flawless because of the team at the Pavilion. My guests are still telling me it was one of the most beautiful weddings they’ve ever been to, and I truly wish I could relive it all over again. Five stars aren’t enough for Tarek, Anthony, CiCi, Jim, and the entire Pavilion team—they gave us the wedding of our dreams.