10.7.23 was the best day of our lives at our wedding at the Vanderbilt Museum. When my husband and I got engaged in June of 2021, we began our search for our wedding venue right away. We knew we wanted a “Gold Coast” vintage vibe, close to the water, and a historic mansion. We had toured many different venues but all were lacking in one or more of these areas, not to mention other venues were completely out of our price range. After a google search, we found the Suffolk County Vanderbilt Museum and Planetarium and quickly reached out to the event coordinator to set up a time to visit. From the moment we pulled into the parking lot with the large Eagles greeting us we knew the Vanderbilt was special. The views were incredible, the mansion was impressive, and the celebration tent where the reception would take place sold us on this venue. We weren’t afraid of a DIY venue where you bring in catering, decor, and rentals, which is what the Vanderbilt is. This aspect of the venue allowed us to completely customize our wedding and add personal touches. When we first signed our contract with the Vanderbilt in 2021 we had a different event coordinator. The current event coordinator, Lisha took over in March 2023. At first we were nervous that there was a switch in coordinators 7 months before our wedding but we knew we were in excellent hands with Lisha from the moment she set up a meeting with us to review our wedding and the vendors we had booked. Lisha was so hands on and made us feel so at ease during the months leading up to our wedding. She is a true professional and such an asset for the Vanderbilt. She answered all our questions, was so supportive, and really helped our vision come to life. The staff at the Vanderbilt were so understanding and allowed us to come before to store our decor and let us store it overnight. Three days before our wedding we had a problem with one of our vendors for the dance floor. Within minutes of the first phone call from the vendor, Lisha was on the phone communicating with us and the vendor, helping us to solve the issue. This communication continued as we worked with her and the staff to create a rain plan as showers were forecasted on the day of our wedding. Even without utilizing the courtyard for our cocktail hour, the tent served all purposes and was perfect and comfortable. We felt so much less stress knowing Lisha was there for support and was able to help us in all aspects of planning. Lisha and her staff made our wedding vision come true. The Vanderbilt was our dream venue and made our vintage wedding vision come to life. We are so appreciative of Lisha and the staff and would highly recommend the Vanderbilt!

We had our wedding at the Vanderbilt museum this past fall and it was nothing short of amazing. The venue is such a beautiful place in itself, but since it is so unique and not a typical catering hall, you definitely need a strong team to ensure a smooth event. Lisha, the event coordinator at the Vanderbilt, communicated with us every step of the way through the entire year of planning. She really went above and beyond what her job asks of her. When I felt overwhelmed with planning at a venue that requires all outside vendors (without a wedding planner), she constantly eased my anxiety, helped recommend vendors/ideas that made the planning process smoother for us. I believe she was THE reason we had such a beautiful day despite circumstances we faced with the weather and other obstacles throughout the day. She is calm, communicative, caring, and passionate. She loves her job and it is abundantly clear. We are eternally grateful to have had her be a part of our day!

The Vanderbilt was the only venue we viewed, and once we did, we knew that was the only place we wanted to have our wedding. The grounds speak for themselves, they are truly show stopping. We had guests from all over the world and everyone thought they were in Europe. The staff, specifically Lisha and Debbie are incredibly kind, accommodating, warm, and knowledgeable. From the beginning, they were extremely communicative and professional, but also so friendly and a pleasure to work with. Throughout the whole process, I felt like I could honestly take a back seat, because I knew I was in the best hands. Lisha truly made our wedding day so seamless. It could not have been more perfect! You will not find another venue like the Vanderbilt on Long Island.