About
Sand Castle is an elegant wedding venue located in Franklin Square, New York. For over 20 years, the exclusive property has specialized in hosting one wedding at a time in the heart of Nassau County. At Sand Castle, their talented team of event and culinary specialists will go above and beyond on your special day, providing meticulous, intuitive service and offering delicious cuisine that is sure to delight your and your loved ones' taste buds on one of the most exciting days of your lives.
Facilities and Capacity
Sand Castle, which was inspired by the beautiful chateaus in Europe, can accommodate up to 500 wedding guests in its upscale indoor and outdoor event space. Dating back to the 1940s, when the venue was called Casa Seville, Sand Castle offers a classical ambiance with a sophisticated flair to couples hosting their wedding ceremony or reception on the property. There are several wedding event location options available to couples at Sand Castle, like their Foyer, Atrium, Gazebo, Veranda, Skylight and Ballroom. The Foyer features three gorgeous fireplaces, rich mahogany accents, European marble and brass detailing. The Atrium is glass, enclosed and heated, offering couples the ability to host outdoor wedding events year round. The Gazebo is the ideal setting for a majestic garden ceremony, with its pond, gorgeous waterfalls and colorful landscaped gardens. The Veranda, which overlooks Sand Castle’s beautifully landscaped grounds, features an outdoor bar, a gorgeous granite waterfall wall and offers comfortable outdoor cocktail hour seating all year long. The Skylight is a cocktail hour lounge that features stained glass skylight accents, rich mahogany and granite top stations. Their Ballroom features elegant chandeliers, floating fabrics and soft candlelight, making it the perfect space to host a grand reception. Sand Castle also offers three luxurious bridal suites as well as a hospitality suite, which features complimentary cocktail service, hors d'oeuvres and strawberries and champagne for the entire wedding party.
Services Offered
Sand Castle is a full-service wedding venue that offers a myriad of event services to couples planning their nuptials on the property. Those services include all-inclusive packages, in-house catering and bartending, and event planning. On the day of your wedding, the amazing staff at Sand Castle will assist with setup and cleanup before during and after your event. Couples are able to bring in outside vendors to help them turn all of their wedding-day dreams into a reality at Sand Castle. The venue is a pet-friendly property.
Cuisine
Led by Executive Chef John Arenth, Sand Castle’s catering team is committed to using the freshest ingredients available to them as they create and prepare delectable menus and recipes for couples and their special guests on their wedding day. Their mission is to make sure every single person that walks into their doors will have the ultimate culinary experience.
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Review summary
Sand Castle is highly praised by multiple reviewers as a top-notch wedding venue. The ambience is described as positive and magnificent, with a stunning garden for photos. Reviewers highlight the exceptional service, delicious food (including filet mignon and lamb chops), friendly and accommodating staff, and cleanliness. The detailed planning process, attentive staff such as Emily, Jamie, Marten, Frank, and Loula, and flawless execution, including a well-designed ballroom, contribute to making weddings memorable and joyous occasions. The Viennese Hour is particularly acclaimed, and the personalized attention and care from the team, including Moe and Joanna, are commended, making Sand Castle a standout choice for couples.
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