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• Spaces for 400-1,200 Guests
• 1 Ballroom
• 1 Event Space

That is likely the most common praise our Banquet Team receives from couples who met at Villa Lombardi's and went on to have a happily ever after. At Villa Lombardi's, you can see and taste what everyone is raving about while learning about our traditions. The beginning of your wedding day can begin with a ceremony in our charming gardens, which will provide your guests with a picturesque backdrop as you walk down the aisle. As an alternative, our magnificent Glass Atrium serves as a breath-taking ceremony setting, which is particularly popular with couples. It is possible to capture those special moments on your wedding day in one of the many scenic areas on the grounds of Villa Lombardi's – such as your "first look" as a newlywed couple in front of a Mediterranean Villa, your first dance in our enchanting Ballroom, or photographs in our breathtaking grand lobby. And today, Villa Lombardi's has been completely remodeled to meet the needs of the modern bride with impeccable taste. Villa Lombardi's offers the whole experience, including custom moldings, LED lighting, and high-definition televisions to display your wedding video. Our specialization at Villa Lombardi's is ensuring that you have a happily ever after.

• Spaces for 200 Guests

Welcome to Hamlet Wind Watch Golf & Country Club and thank you for your interest in our facility. Wind Watch Golf Club, located in Hauppauge on Long Island's eastern shore, is a high-end daily fee golf course that caters to social and corporate events, tournaments, and golf trips. It is the ultimate Long Island golf club experience! Our newly refurbished Ballroom and Terrace Room, which are perched on one of Long Island's highest points, provide a plethora of captivating panoramic views of the North Shore throughout the year, regardless of the season. Your event will be set against a backdrop of rolling hills and natural beauty, with views of our beautifully groomed course. Enjoy excellent food, subtle elegance, and unrivaled service in this elegant setting. Because we exclusively cater to one occasion at a time, Wind Watch is able to provide a really distinctive experience. You and up to 250 guests will be treated to finely polished service in the manner that you and your guests have come to expect. Wind Watch & Country Club distinguishes itself from the competition by its impeccable service and breathtaking vistas. Whatever the nature of your event, we are devoted to meeting all of your and your guests' requirements.

• Spaces for 180 Guests

Described by the New York Times as a place where "the food is as good as the views," Lombardi's on the Bay allows you to partake in the Lombardi Family tradition of fine cuisine while admiring the breathtaking views. Lombardi's on the Bay is a property of Lombardi Caterers, a well-known entity in the Long Island hospitality industry, and it continues the company's 40-year tradition of high-quality cuisine and service. Lombardi's on the Bay, with its breathtaking views of the Great South Bay, offers a legendary elegance that is only available at this location. From dining in our restaurant to hosting a catered event in our banquet hall to planning your dream wedding where you are the only bride, Lombardi's on the Bay is your first and best choice for perfection and elegance. Described by the New York Times as a place where "the food is as good as the views," Lombardi's on the Bay allows you to partake in the Lombardi Family tradition of fine cuisine while admiring the breathtaking views. Lombardi's on the Bay is a property of Lombardi Caterers, a well-known entity in the Long Island hospitality industry, and it continues the company's 40-year tradition of high-quality cuisine and service. Lombardi's on the Bay, with its breathtaking views of the Great South Bay, offers a legendary elegance that is only available at this location. From dining in our restaurant to hosting a catered event in our banquet hall to planning your dream wedding where you are the only bride, Lombardi's on the Bay is your first and best choice for perfection and elegance.

• Spaces for 350 Guests
• 1 Outdoor

Flowerfield is a hidden gem located on the prestigious North Shore. From the moment you drive through the gates and make your approach up the winding driveway, you are enchanted by an impressive landscape of fruit orchards, manicured gardens, vineyards, beautiful reflecting ponds and splashing water fountains. A feeling of elegance and sophistication will accompany you from the moment you arrive until the last dance. Founded in 1985 as a private events catering business exclusively serving the North Shore of Long Island, Lovin' Oven now encompasses 13 unique locations between Long Island, New York City and Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. Lovin' Oven offers exquisite cuisine, professional staffing and event planning services for private affairs, weddings, bar/bat mitzvahs, black-tie celebrations, golf outings, large scale corporate events, as well as off-premise catering. -Grand Ballroom Our 6,000 sq ft. ballroom features two cocktail bars, a cordial bar, high ceilings and a mahogany dance floor. Recessed pin-spot lighting highlights your exquisite centerpieces, while the twinkle of tea lights on the guest tables reflect a warm glow, mirrored in the windows around the room. Capacities: Ceremony: 350 Guests Reception W/ Dance Floor: 350 Guests Reception W/O Dance Floor: 400 Guests -Atrium A magnificent atrium filled with tropical plants brings the great outdoors inside all year long. The 14,400 sqft, climate-controlled environment features a Koi pond with an overlooking ceremonial bridge and floor-to-ceiling windows. A built-in bar, baby grand piano, mahogany dance floor, antique credenzas, farm tables and lanterns adorning the ceiling create a whimsical, exotic atmosphere. Capacities: Ceremony: 300 Seated Reception: 150 Cocktail Reception: 250 -Gazebo Island Your guests will cross a charming wooden bridge over a serene pond just moments before your wedding ceremony. At the gazebo, you and your fiancé will exchange vows in the presence of all your family and friends, against a backdrop of breathtaking greenery. Capacities: Ceremony: 250 -The Grounds With over 12 acres of private property lined with tall cedar trees, the range of natural backdrops is endless: the Flowerfield Swan Pond, the Swan House, the Cottage and the Pond Island with its ceremonial gazebo and wooden bridge. Scenic water fountains and manicured sloped lawns edged with vibrant flowers adorn the landscape. The vineyard adjacent to the fruit orchard can be viewed from the grand ballroom and offers wonderful photo opportunities on your special day.