Oheka Castle is a hotel destination wedding venue in NY, United States, hosting 350 at dinner and 1,000 standing, where a wedding for 80 guests costs about US$73,000 (our estimate), reached from LaGuardia Airport (LGA) or JFK International Airport (LGA / JFK), 45-60 minutes from either airport.
Oheka Castle
Guests arrive at a 109-room Gilded Age mansion on the Gold Coast, where limestone facades and manicured gardens set the stage before they step inside.
About Oheka Castle
Guests arrive at a 109-room Gilded Age mansion on the Gold Coast, where limestone facades and manicured gardens set the stage before they step inside.
The castle's grand halls, ornate ballrooms, and oceanfront terraces create multiple settings for ceremony and celebration, while on-site accommodations mean your guests can linger and recover without the drive home.
Every detail, from the sweeping staircase to the private beach access, becomes part of how attendees experience your wedding.
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Capacity
- Seated dinner
- 350 guests
- Standing reception
- 1,000 guests
- Smallest party taken
- 150 guests
Staying over
- Rooms
- 34 rooms
- Whole property to yourselves
- Yes
- Whole property must be taken with the wedding
- No
The ceremony
- Outdoor ceremony
- Yes
- Indoor option if it rains
- Yes
Money
- A wedding for 80 guests
- About US$73,000, rooms extraAisle estimate
- Price
- US$300 to US$550 per headAisle estimate
- Venue fee
- US$25,000
- Included
- Rooms
- Not included
- Catering
House rules
- Pets
- Yes
Getting there
- Nearest airport
- ISP, 60 min by carAisle estimate
- Parking
- Yes
- Step-free access
- Yes
The spaces
- Event spaces
- Ballroom
- Reception indoors
- Yes
- Space for dancing
- Yes
- Setting
- Countryside, historic, formalAisle estimate
The place
- Swimming pool
- No
- Gardens
- Yes
- Historic building
- Yes
Services
- Coordinator on the day
- Yes
- Suppliers from the venue's list
- No
Food and drink
- In-house catering
- Yes
- Outside caterers allowed
- No
- Dietary options
- Kosher and vegetarian
- Bring your own wine
- No
- Bar on site
- Yes
Venue highlights
- 109-room hotel with on-site guest accommodations, eliminating travel logistics for your wedding party
- Built in 1919, the castle spans 127,000 square feet with 23 fireplaces and hand-painted ceilings
- Multiple indoor and outdoor spaces including formal ballrooms, terraces, and private beach access on Long Island Sound
- Full-service hotel amenities: restaurants, bars, spa, and event planning staff available throughout the weekend
A sample wedding weekend
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- 3:00 PMGuest arrival and check-in; welcome reception on the terrace
- 6:00 PMCasual dinner in the castle restaurant or private dining room
- 9:00 AMBrunch available for early risers; hair and makeup in guest suites
Costs and booking details
- Getting there
- ISP · about 1 h by carAisle estimate
Guests fly into ISP.
- Direct line
- (631) 659-1400
Answered by the venue in local hours.
Questions about the venue
Can we hold both the ceremony and reception at Oheka Castle?+
Yes. The venue offers multiple spaces for ceremonies (ballrooms, gardens, terraces) and separate reception areas. Many couples use different rooms to create distinct experiences throughout the evening.
Do guest rooms come with the venue rental?+
Rooms are available for your guests at standard hotel rates. The castle functions as both venue and hotel, so accommodations are booked separately from your event package.
What is the guest capacity?+
The venue accommodates 20 to 150 guests depending on the space and setup configuration you choose.
Is outdoor ceremony weather-dependent?+
Outdoor spaces are available, but the castle offers multiple indoor ballrooms as backup options. Most packages include contingency planning with the event team.
Are outside catering and vendors allowed?+
The castle has preferred vendor lists and catering requirements. Contact the venue directly to confirm policies on outside alcohol, florists, and other services.
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Sources and booking notes
Confirm your dates, guest numbers, room arrangements and inclusions with the venue before booking. An enquiry does not reserve a date. Figures labelled Aisle estimate are modelled from regional rates and public sources; they are not venue quotes.
Sources for individual venue facts
Seated dinner: 350 guests
“350 guests for a sit-down dinner (tables of 12) with music & dancing can be accommodated comfortably in the Terrace Room.”
Read the source for seated dinnerStanding reception: 1,000 guests
“Our famous Gatsby Style events (on-going affairs) can accommodate up to 1000 guests.”
Read the source for standing receptionSmallest party taken: 150 guests
“From 150 to 350 guests”
Read the source for smallest party takenRooms: 34 rooms
“Yes, the Hotel at OHEKA has 34 guestrooms and suites situated on the upper floors of the estate.”
Read the source for roomsWhole property to yourselves: Yes
“Buyouts and special group rates of 10 or more are also available.”
Read the source for whole property to yourselvesWhole property must be taken with the wedding: No
“Group blocks and buyouts are available for all 34 guestrooms.”
Read the source for whole property must be taken with the weddingOutdoor ceremony: Yes
“If the weather permits then the ceremony can be held outside in the Formal Gardens.”
Read the source for outdoor ceremonyIndoor option if it rains: Yes
“If there is inclement weather the ceremony will be moved indoors.”
Read the source for indoor option if it rainsIn-house catering: Yes
“You may speak with our Executive Chef to discuss your changes or additions.”
Read the source for in-house cateringOutside caterers allowed: No
“All catering is handled in-house by Oheka Catering.”
Read the source for outside caterers allowedDietary options: Kosher and vegetarian
“What if I need special meals at the event such as kosher, vegetarian or I have a guest with dietary needs?”
Read the source for dietary optionsBring your own wine: No
“No alcohol or food is permitted to be brought onto the premises.”
Read the source for bring your own wineBar on site: Yes
“OHK Bar & Restaurant invites you to enjoy a unique culinary experience with signature dishes designed to entice the senses, created by executive chef Raed Jallad, executive pastry chef Daniel Andreotti, and resident sommelier Samantha Bellando.”
Read the source for bar on siteVenue fee: US$25,000
“Venue Site Rental Fee: $25,000–$26,100”
Read the source for venue feeIncluded: Rooms
“Yes, a bridal suite is included for the bride and groom the night of the wedding at OHEKA.”
Read the source for includedNot included: Catering
“Oheka Castle separates catering and site fees.”
Read the source for not includedPets: Yes
“Yes, but they must be kept in a cage in the guestrooms and on a leash when being walked in an area designated by OHEKA.”
Read the source for petsParking: Yes
“The Castle offers guests valet parking, and white-glove servers.”
Read the source for parkingStep-free access: Yes
“There are on-site wheelchairs, an elevator, and handicap restrooms as well as a handicap friendly guestroom.”
Read the source for step-free accessEvent spaces: Ballroom
“OHEKA has been celebrating the art of entertaining since 1919, when OHEKA's first bride, Maud Kahn, hosted her wedding in the Grand Ballroom.”
Read the source for event spacesReception indoors: Yes
“Uniquely, every wedding has two ballrooms and a dining room available to them for ceremonies, cocktail hour and receptions.”
Read the source for reception indoorsSpace for dancing: Yes
“350 guests for a sit-down dinner (tables of 12) with music & dancing can be accommodated comfortably in the Terrace Room.”
Read the source for space for dancingSwimming pool: No
“Pool Area (Indoor - Under Restoration)”
Read the source for swimming poolGardens: Yes
“The Formal Gardens were recreated using original drawings from The Olmsted Brothers, resurrecting the eight reflecting pools and three fountains.”
Read the source for gardensHistoric building: Yes
“Today, after $40 million in restoration, the largest in American History, OHEKA CASTLE is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and is a member of Historic Hotels of America®, the official program of the National Trust for Historic Preservation for recognizing and celebrating the finest historic hotels across America, and Historic Hotels Worldwide®, which is dedicated to promoting heritage and cultural travel to prestigious historic treasures.”
Read the source for historic buildingCoordinator on the day: Yes
“Yes, there is an attendant for the bride and the groom.”
Read the source for coordinator on the daySuppliers from the venue's list: No
“Yes, but they must get approved to work at OHEKA for your event and they must meet all the insurance requirements.”
Read the source for suppliers from the venue's list