Most couples planning a Long Island wedding spend months coordinating between two separate venues. We’ve spent more than 40 years helping couples bring it all together in one place, and the difference in how their day feels is something we hear about long after the celebration ends. Larkfield handles the ceremony and reception in the same setting. Your guests arrive once, and the day moves forward from there without a break in between.
How One Location Changes the Shape of Your Wedding Day
When ceremony and reception share one setting, the day flows as one continuous celebration rather than two separate events stitched together. The planning stays cleaner, and the transitions between each part of your day are handled by a team that has been doing this for over four decades.
No Additional Flowers or Limo Services Needed
Planning a wedding at a single venue removes layers of coordination that come with splitting the day across two locations. At Larkfield, no additional flowers or limo services are needed between stops, and your guests only travel to one location for the entire event. That simplicity carries through the planning process too. Our service begins with the planning and preparation of your event, so the details are worked through well before your wedding date.
No Restrictions on Your Choice of Music or Dress
Some ceremony settings come with conditions attached to how the event is run. The Larkfield ceremony option places no restrictions on your choice of music or dress. You make the decisions that matter most, and we work around them. That freedom extends to the full day. Because the ceremony and reception happen at the same property, there’s no adjustment required as your celebration moves from one space to the next.
Completely Private Gardens for Up to 250 Guests
Larkfield Gardens is completely private and combines the natural beauty of its surroundings in a setting that can accommodate up to 250 guests. Across spring, summer, and fall, the gardens offer a multitude of photography options that give your photographer real variety throughout the day. The property covers over an acre, so your guests have room to move comfortably through the grounds. The privacy of the setting keeps the atmosphere focused entirely on your celebration.
Ballrooms That Receive Your Guests After the Ceremony
When the ceremony concludes, your guests move directly into the reception without leaving the property. The Villaggio Ballroom, with its 20 foot ceilings and stunning chandeliers, accommodates up to 400 guests with a dance floor or 475 guests without one. The Borghese Ballroom offers 4,032 square feet and a maximum capacity of 220 guests for smaller gatherings. Both ballrooms are inspired by the Tuscan villas of Italy and carry the ambiance of Old World romance and the opulence of modern amenities throughout. The visual tone of your day moves naturally from the outdoor ceremony into the reception inside.
A Culinary Team With a Superior Standard of Care
Our culinary team brings a superior standard of culinary art and a high staff to guest ratio to every part of your wedding. Custom wedding menus and tastings are part of the planning process, so your reception meal has been personally considered and prepared for your guests. Two dedicated bridal attendants support the bride and groom throughout the wedding day, and an on site banquet manager oversees the full event. We also coordinate with tried and proven vendors, and all party hosts are welcome to attend our vendor nights, so everyone involved is prepared in advance.
Conclusion
Hosting your ceremony and reception at Larkfield means one location, one team, and one celebration that runs from beginning to end without interruption. We’d love to show you how the spaces connect in person. Visit larkfield.com to download our pricing guide or reach out through our contact page to schedule a tour.
FAQs
Can we hold both our ceremony and reception at Larkfield?
Yes. The venue supports ceremony and reception on site, so your guests only need to travel to one location.
Are there restrictions on music or dress for the ceremony?
The ceremony option places no restrictions on your choice of music or dress.
How many guests can the gardens accommodate?
The gardens accommodate up to 250 guests and are available across spring, summer, and fall.
How does the planning process work for a combined ceremony and reception?
Planning begins before your event day and includes personalized assistance, tastings, vendor coordination, and vendor nights open to all party hosts.