Vanderbilt Museum

We had the absolute joy of working with Tiffany, Debbie, and Elizabeth for our wedding at the Vanderbilt, and from start to finish the experience was incredible.

We first got engaged at the Vanderbilt, and the team went above and beyond to make it special right from the beginning — arranging a private visit and even a custom planetarium show complete with fake tickets and security support to help us navigate the estate. That magical experience set the tone, and it was an easy decision to host our wedding here.

Throughout our two-year engagement, the team was consistently supportive, welcoming us for multiple site visits and making sure we felt comfortable and confident in our plans. They provided us with a fantastic list of preferred vendors, many of whom we chose to work with, and all of whom were extremely professional (Bleu Sparrow, Hometown Flower Co, Abigail Kirsch, Don Hwang).

While the venue doesn’t have certain amenities (like a full kitchen), with the right vendors everything came together seamlessly. On the day itself, the Vanderbilt team truly shined — the staff, tour guides, and security were all so gracious and helpful. Security went the extra mile to shuttle guests and vendors around the estate in golf carts, and the on-site team leaned in to make sure everything flowed smoothly.

Our guests could not stop raving about the setting — from the breathtaking lawn ceremony overlooking the bay, to cocktail hour in the courtyard, to a stunning reception under the tent. The estate’s beauty and history made for an unforgettable backdrop.

The only consideration for couples is that events can’t begin until after 5pm (since the museum is open to the public during the day) and music must wrap by 10:30pm due to the town’s noise ordinance. That said, everything else about the experience was absolutely flawless, and we wouldn’t have changed a thing.

We are so grateful to the Vanderbilt team for helping us create the wedding of our dreams. They're the kindest people you'll work with! If you’re looking for a truly unique, elegant, and memorable venue, this is it.

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!

We realized immediately when we stepped onto the Vanderbilt property that we would have the wedding of our dreams there! And we did! Lisha was a huge reason why we also chose the Vanderbilt. She was an absolute pleasure to work. Lisha is so sweet, warm, genuine, helpful and so accommodating to requests. She truly shared in our happiness that day! The venue is absolutely breathtaking and transports you and your guests to a place of timeless elegance with regal backdrops and magnificent water views! We loved every minute and our guests were mesmerized at the grounds and the sweeping views of the water vistas. We only wish we could get married over and over again at the Vanderbilt! It was a wondrous wedding and we have Lisha and her team and the beauty of the Vanderbilt to thank for that!! ✨✨✨

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.

When we were wedding venue shopping, we knew the Vanderbilt was the one right away. The venue speaks for itself with the beautiful architecture and well maintained landscaping. Lisha and Debbie were amazing from the start. They worked with our planner to make all of our dreams a reality. We had a large wedding of 200+ people and the Vanderbilt and their staff handled it with excellence. Seriously not a single thing went wrong. If i had to do it all over again i would choose the Vanderbilt over and over and over again. It was truly the best day of my life!

My husband and I (plus our families and guests) don’t have anything but amazing things to say about the Vanderbilt. We had our wedding on 8/31/24 with our cocktail hour in the courtyard and our reception in the celebration tent, both absolutely gorgeous. Some of our guests told us it was the most beautiful wedding they’ve ever been to! It felt like you were transported to Europe!!!

If you have toured this venue, you know it is not your typical cookie-cutter Long Island catering hall and requires you to bring basically everything in. We knew going into it that this was going to be a huge undertaking but absolutely doable. We decided to hire a planer that has done multiple weddings there and worked well with all the Vanderbilt staff and ultimately allowed us bring our vision together.

Our wedding wouldn’t have been what it was without Lisha at the Vanderbilt. She is the supervisor of site use and events and basically your main point of contact throughout your planning process. Her and her team made our experience nothing but perfect from the beginning. She held our hand through the it all and ultimately guided us with everything from vendor selection to all our logistics day of. With a basically fully outdoor wedding, we were obviously concerned about the weather and if it were to rain on our wedding day. Lisha couldn’t have made us feel more at ease with implementing a rain plan we were happy with, and because of that the weather was the last thing on my list to worry about. Spoiler Alert: It didn’t rain!! Her communication was abundant throughout it all and every single question you have was answered so quickly.

With Vanderbilt being such a unique but beautiful venue, it definitely came with its challenges. Not crazy challenges but ones that definitely come up while you plan a wedding. I will say that each and every single one of them was handled with grace and expertise from the entire Vanderbilt team. They know their property to a T, and because of that they help you deliver an exceptional wedding.

All in all, we couldn’t have been happier with having our wedding at the Vanderbilt. They check every single box and I can promise you that your wedding will be exceptional and your guests will be amazed.

Thank you Lisha and the entire team at Vanderbilt. We are still on Cloud 9!! ❤️

We had the best experience at the Vanderbilt. We fell in love with the beautiful buildings and grounds, as well as the ocean views. We were so thrilled to learn that the staff was great as well — Lisha at the Vanderbilt was a total professional throughout the entire process. She was extremely accommodating, and went above and beyond to make my vision a reality, even when the weather could not have been worse and we had to pivot our plans last minute because of storms. Despite the bad weather, everything turned out perfectly and was beautiful! Lisha continues to be a great resource for us as we plan visits to the venue a year after our wedding.

Lisha and the Vanderbilt team were nothing but wonderful to work with for our June 2024 wedding. Lisha, in particular, went above and beyond her role responsibilities leading up to and on the day of the wedding. She was incredibly responsive to all emails/calls, always had a positive attitude, and made the planning process a breeze.

The venue itself is stunning. We had our ceremony on the lawn overlooking the water, cocktail hour in the Mansion's courtyard and reception in the Celebration Tent. The recently redone carpet in the tent really elevates the space and the Vanderbilt team were accommodating of our layout requests. We had an unseasonably hot day for our wedding, but all the guests were comfortable given the nice breeze that comes off the water (though if considering a summer wedding I recommend handheld fans!).

All our guests raved about the venue and had a great time exploring the Museum and grounds. The Vanderbilt Museum is a unique venue and I can't recommend it enough for a wedding or any special occasion!

This this this place paradise a Brides and Grooms dream you are transfixed into another world place and time it was stunning and what dreams are made of.....Tracy whom helped with everything amazing.....highly recommend on every level it will be the wedding and venue of your dreams.....thanks a million from Tommy and Catherine Fabian and on the most fantastic wedding of a lifetime xoxoxo