East Wind Long Island: A Multifaceted Wedding Destination

Located in the serene hamlet of Wading River, East Wind Long Island (EWLI) is multi-venue wedding destination that provides a uniquely charming experience with on-site restaurants, spa, salon, boutique shopping and more. We spoke with Charlotte Cote, EWLI Director of Marketing, to get the full picture on East Wind’s multifaceted offerings.
Between all of East Wind’s services, which is the most popular?
East Wind’s most popular wedding service would have to be our venues. Truly a destination, our sprawling 28 acres offers couples a choice of settings, both for their wedding and for memorable photos. The Vineyard offers a romantic, rustic setting among the vines. The Estate creates an experience of luxurious elegance. The Inn, with its stunning chandeliers and magnificent staircase, offers a sense of grandeur. And the newly renovated Veranda boasts its ultra-modern décor adorned with a floral ceiling above the marble dance floor. Together, all of the East Wind venues create the perfect setting for an unforgettable day. Our hidden gem would be The Shoppes at East Wind. In this quaint shopping village, couples find a charming setting for countless photos, including the Grand Carousel, a popular favorite.
Which East Wind wedding venue is most popular for the ceremony, and which is most popular for the reception?
The Vineyard at East Wind is our most popular venue for the ceremony and reception with no site fee. With the growing popularity of vineyard weddings, a ceremony at The Vineyard offers that serene, rustic setting among lush vines, under a beautiful floral arbor. Couples can choose to follow their ceremony with a relaxed cocktail reception directly under the wooden pergola at The Vineyard, allowing guests to socialize more freely in this beautiful outdoor setting. Then they can head across the way to the reception room to finish off the celebration.
What does East Wind’s most all-inclusive wedding package entail?
Most wedding venue’s all-inclusive packages offer DJ entertainment, photography and floral vendors. What sets East Wind apart? We are a destination, so along with the aforementioned, our package also includes luxury overnight accommodations at The Inn, a complementary hair and makeup trial for the bride, and savings off bridal hair and makeup on the day of the wedding at The Spa and Salon. And as our wedding gift to the happy couple — a much needed massage after your wedding day. Additional savings are included at either of our two full-service onsite restaurants available for your rehearsal dinner: Desmond’s Restaurant at The Inn and Ruggero’s Restaurant at The Shoppes, and The North Fork Bridal Shoppe found at The Inn at East Wind. Couples can learn more when they tour East Wind.
What are some ways that East Wind Long Island goes the extra mile to make a couple’s wedding day a truly unforgettable experience?
When a couple selects EWLI for their wedding, they are receiving more than 45 years of experience from a dedicated family-owned business with highly skilled professionals in every department. From world-class catering overseen at each venue by our executive chef, to white-glove service, to The Spa and Salon with their professional hair and makeup staff, designing every bride’s vision for a picture-perfect day, East Wind is dedicated to creating memories for a lifetime. At EWLI, our professional sales managers really act as your personal wedding planner, being available from the moment you book until your wedding day. The day of the wedding, couples are pampered by a personal assistant and a maître d’ dedicated to overseeing their entire day to make it a magical, memorable and stress-free wedding.
To learn more about planning a wedding with East Wind Long Island, visit eastwindlongisland.com/weddings.
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