When couples tour a wedding venue, the cocktail hour space can shape an early impression of the celebration. At Larkfield, one couple described our cocktail area as a space that stood out immediately. Their experience also highlighted planning support, wedding day service, food, and the overall atmosphere they enjoyed together.
A Long Island wedding cocktail hour space should offer a comfortable setting, smooth guest flow, appealing design, and support from the venue team. Couples should consider features like indoor and outdoor options, natural lighting, bar areas, seating, catering coordination, and whether the space connects well with the ceremony and reception.
What Makes a Cocktail Hour Space Worth a Closer Look?
A cocktail hour space should fit naturally into the rest of your wedding. At Larkfield, couples can explore cocktail spaces along with ballroom options that support indoor and outdoor cocktail receptions. Our wedding experience also brings together planning support, catering, and service for the celebration.
What Can You See in Our Cocktail Spaces?
Our Orangerie Room looks out over the stone courtyard. It has a 35 foot ceiling, clerestory windows, antique wood, five patio access doors, indoor and outdoor seating, and high windows that bring in natural light. The Orangerie accommodates up to 250 guests.
Our Sorano cocktail area has a full bar and fireplace and accommodates up to 100 guests. The Villaggio Ballroom and Borghese Ballroom also offer indoor and outdoor cocktail receptions, giving couples several settings to consider when planning the flow of their wedding.
How Does the Setting Fit the Rest of the Wedding?
Larkfield is inspired by the Tuscan villas of Italy. Timber and stone facades, soaring hearths, manicured gardens, and interior balconies are part of the Old World style found throughout the property.
One couple who celebrated with us described being impressed by the venue from their first visit and especially remembered the cocktail area. That is their personal experience, but it points to the value of seeing a venue for yourself. We invite couples to come take a tour and experience before beginning their event planning with us.
What Wedding Support Does Larkfield Offer?
Our wedding service includes two dedicated bridal attendants for the bride and groom during the wedding. We also offer an on site banquet manager, door attendants, bathroom attendants, and coat check. Our wedding service includes personalized planning assistance and coordination, along with a high staff to guest ratio.
The couple behind this review described feeling confident that their guests were being cared for on the wedding day. Their experience is personal, but it reflects why service is an important part of comparing wedding venues.
Planning starts before the wedding day. We offer event planning services that extend beyond our doors, and we coordinate with tried and proven vendors to meet personal preferences. Party hosts are also welcome to attend our vendor nights.
How Does Food Fit Into the Wedding Experience?
We have an acclaimed culinary team and an experienced team of catering professionals. We offer custom wedding menus, personalized planning assistance and coordination, and tastings as part of the planning process. This approach allows us to help couples consider their menu as part of the overall wedding plan rather than treating food as a separate decision.
Conclusion
For couples comparing a Long Island wedding cocktail hour space, the room itself is only one part of the decision. The cocktail setting, planning process, culinary approach, service structure, and ability to keep the wedding and reception in one location can all help you evaluate whether a venue fits your plans.
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FAQs
What cocktail spaces do you offer?
We offer the Orangerie Room and Sorano cocktail area. The Villaggio Ballroom and Borghese Ballroom also offer indoor and outdoor cocktail receptions.
Do you offer wedding planning support?
Yes. We offer event planning services and coordinate with tried and proven vendors to meet personal preferences. Party hosts are also welcome to attend our vendor nights.
Does Larkfield offer custom wedding menus?
Yes. Custom wedding menus are part of our wedding offering, along with an acclaimed culinary team and experienced catering professionals.
Can the wedding and reception take place at one location?
Yes. Couples can plan both the wedding and reception at Larkfield.