10 Best Hamptons Wedding Venues

As a Hamptons wedding photographer, I look forward to traveling to the east end of Long Island to photograph weddings in The Hamptons. I actually grew up in Sag Harbor so when I pack up and travel “out east”, it always feel as if I’m going home if only for a few days. I know all the backroads, local hangouts, and (most importantly) best places for my couples to take their wedding photos. So, I thought it would be helpful to share a few of my favorite Hamptons Wedding Venues to help you plan your best day ever out in the Hamptons!

Gurney’s Montauk Resort & Seawater Spa

One of my all time favorite wedding venues, Gurney’s Montauk Resort and Seawater Spa has the most incredible and breathtaking views of the Atlantic Ocean. Couples can get married outside on the Forward Deck or down on Gurney’s private beach. It’s one of the east end’s luxury wedding venues and thrilled to be one of their preferred wedding vendors!

You can view several of my weddings at Gurney’s here and here.

Montauk Yacht Club

Gurney’s Star Island - formerly the Montauk Yacht Club - is one of the very first wedding venues I worked out in Montauk and started my love affair with Montauk wedding venues. Gurney’s Star Island Resort is private and faces Lake Montauk. Couples can get married on the great lawn with the super cute cottages in the background, or on the patio facing the lake. They now have a tented wedding space for their luxury wedding receptions. I love working with their friendly staff and thrilled to continue to be one of their preferred photography vendors.

You can see weddings from Montauk Yacht Club - click here

Bridgehampton Tennis & Surf Club

This hidden gem in Bridgehampton has the best of both worlds. A gorgeous reception space and outside patio, and private beach for intimate wedding receptions. Bridgehampton Tennis and Surf Club offers couples the opportunity to keep their reception going with and after-hours bonfire on the beach. I love photographing elegant weddings at BTSC and honored to be listed as one of their preferred wedding vendors.

You can see more from weddings at Bridgehampton Tennis and Surf Club here and here.

360 East at Montauk Downs

Couples are in for a treat when they get married at 360 East at Montauk Downs because the venue will secure the proper permits for their couples to get married on the cliffs along the Atlantic Ocean at Camp Hero with the iconic Montauk Lighthouse in the background. Simply stunning options to say your vows!

East Hampton Point

Looking for an intimate and classic Hamptons wedding venue to host your wedding? East Hampton Point could be the perfect location just for you! East Hampton Point faces Three Mile Harbor which have incredible sunsets perfect for your bride and groom photos. The venue also offers the quaintest cottages for your guests to stay on the property for your wedding.

See more photos from this East Hampton Point wedding

RGNY Vineyard

Now it’s not technically in The Hamptons, but RGNY Vineyard and Winery is located on the North Fork on Long Island. Formerly Martha Clara Vineyards, this is one of my favorite wedding venues because of its unique location. Couples are permitted to take photos inside the vineyard among the fruit and along the Parisian-inspired hedges along the perimeter. RGNY can hold wedding ceremonies outside with the winery vines in the background, host cocktails outside behind their reception barn. The staff at RGNY is delightful and I’m honored to be one of their preferred wedding vendors.

To see more photos for weddings at RGNY, click here

Solé East in Montauk

Looking for a really modern location in the Hamptons to host your intimate weddings? Well, Sole East in Montauk might just be the perfect location for you! I am obsessed with their modern, cool, and hip beach-inspired decor inside Sole East. I wish they could decorate my home too! Couples can have a tented wedding reception in the back while guests enjoy cocktails at the bar and private pool during the day. I absolutely LOVE this venue!!

Sebonack Golf Club

This private golf club, is located in the heart of Southampton. Couples to be can host their luxury wedding reception outside under the beautiful white tent on the lawn. The Sebonack Golf Club has panoramic views of the Peconic Bay. Beautiful summer sunsets creates incredible backgrounds for your bride and groom wedding photos. Dancing under the stars among your closest family and friends sounds pretty perfect to me! It’s a beautiful location for your black tie wedding reception!

View images from our real weddings at Seboanck here

Favorite Wedding Ceremony Venues in Montauk

With a long list of wedding venues to choose from, I wanted to share my favorite wedding ceremony venues in Montauk, NY. Some have direct beach access while others are more private overlooking the Atlantic Ocean.

Montauk Lake Club

Located on Montauk Lake, it’s the perfect location for a luxury wedding in an intimate setting. Private and charming all at the same time. It also offers stunning sunset views during golden hour which is perfect for your wedding photos.

Capacity: Up to 300 Guests
Address: 211 East Lake Drive, Montauk, NY 11954
Phone: 631-668-5705

The Surf Lodge in Montauk

If hip, cool, trendy locations are your vibe, then you are going to LOVE the The Surf Lodge. It’s full of fun beach decor, located right along the water and can hold a intimate private event for your guests.

Capacity: Up to 200 Guests
Address: 183 Edgemere St. Montauk, NY 11954
Phone: 631-483-5045

How to choose Between Different Hamptons Wedding Venues?

Oh, I know, this can be a very difficult choice for most couples. Where do you have your wedding and how to do you choose between different Hamptons wedding venues? Here is a run down of my best tips for those of you who are asking yourself the very same question:

Beach Wedding Venues in the Hamptons

If you are someone who loves the beach access then you might prefer these wedding venues:

• Gurney’s Montauk Resort and Spa

• The Bridgehampton Tennis and Surf Club

Private Wedding Venues in the Hamptons

If you are someone who loves private intimate weddings, consider:

• Topping Rose House

• Solé East

• Wölffer Estate Vineyard

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Gurney's Montauk Wedding Photos

Montauk is simply a magical place! The ocean, the beach town, the relaxed vibe, and its all beauty really are the perfect backdrop for any couple to fall in love. Chelsea and Ben love the Hamptons and it was really important for them to celebrate their marriage at their favorite location, Gurney’s Montauk Resort and Seawater Spa.

The bride got ready in her private suite at Gurney’s before putting on the most beautiful couture wedding gown from Mira Zwillinger. This incredible Gigi ballgown was covered with Degrade Appliquéd Flowers that looked incredible on the bride to be. Ben and his groomsmen got ready in the Regent Cocktail Club before the couple exchanged their private first look in a hidden location on the edge of the resort. It was so sweet, romantic, and special for the couple to share a few private moments with each other before the pace of the day truly picked up.

AvaFloral created the most stunning coral cascading bridal bouquet for Chelsea. We had so much fun on the beach taking their bride and groom photos and bridal party portraits. The couple held their ceremony outside on the Forward Deck overlooking the ocean just before sunset. One of Ben’s childhood best friends is also a Pastor and they asked him to officiate their wedding which was so special for the couple. As they exchanged vows, laughs, and their first kiss as husband and wife was celebrated with loud cheers of excitement by all of their guests. It was so exciting! Their wedding reception was held in the gorgeous white tent and Atomic Funk Project brought down the house. I absolutely loved being part of Chelsea and Ben’s love story from their engagement, to the wedding, and I know for many years to come. I’m so happy for this wonderful couple to enjoy being married to each other for the rest of their lives! xo

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Testimonial from my wonderful couple:

“Working with Jaine was a dream. We first met during our engagement shoot, where she made us feel so comfortable during a bit of an unfamiliar experience. We were laughing the whole way through, and the photos came out fantastic! Over the course of the year leading up to our wedding, Jaine was professional, responsive, and kind. We were lucky to have her as a part of our entire wedding weekend, and she and her team made everyone involved in our wedding feel totally at ease. She is warm-hearted and was extremely organized on our wedding day, which I truly appreciated. We have received "sneak peaks" from our special day and they made us cry all over again. We cannot wait to see our full suite because we know that the photos will be BEYOND gorgeous. Lucky to have met Jaine throughout this process and know we will be in touch for a long time. ” - Chelsea and Ben

// Wedding vendors / Wedding Venue - Gurney’s Montauk Resort and Seawater Spa / Wedding Planner and Coordinator - Sarah Christine Productions / Videographer - McKenzie Miller Films / Florist - AvaFloral / Cake Artists - Sugar Sugar / Wedding Band - Atomic Funk Project / Makeup and Hair - MG Hair and Makeup / Brides Wedding Dress - Mira Zwillinger / Wedding Shoes - Christian Louboutin / Bridesmaids Dresses - Shona Jay / Groom and Groomsmen Attire - The Black Tux / Wedding Invitations - Ipanema Press / Photobooth - SharingBox / Wedding Photographer - Jainé Kershner Photography //

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Featured Style Me Pretty - Gurney's Montauk + Bonnet Island Estate Weddings

I’m so honored to share that two of my weddings were featured on Style Me Pretty’s FRONT Page - Hooray! Nicole and Brett’s wedding at the gorgeous Bonnet Island Estate in New Jersey and Jing & Bob’s wedding at Gurney’s Montauk Resort and Seawater Spa which is one of my favorite wedding venues! Thank you Style Me Pretty for the incredible features!! xo

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Gurneys Montauk Resort & Seawater Spa Wedding Photos

Is there anything more romantic than getting married in one of the most beautiful places on earth? I didn’t think so either. Jing and Bob fell in love with Montauk and when they got engaged, they knew it was the perfect location for their magical wedding. The couple chose the luxurious Gurney’s Montauk Seawater Resort & Spa to host their weekend celebration!

The couple brought on All Who Wander Events to design, plan, and coordinate their wedding. It was a full weekend away in the Hamptons that started with an intimate rehearsal dinner, followed by their wedding day, and concluding with a goodbye brunch. Nicole, from All Who Wander Events, has incredible style and it was a thrill to be working together again for another spectacular wedding in the Hamptons. The cherry blossoms had just begun to bloom out east and we were lucky enough to have a few trees on the waterfront property to use in their wedding photos.

The bride wore a stunning wedding gown from Pronovias with a long lace train and changed into a second wedding dress during the reception by Berta. Designs by Ahn created the most beautiful, take your breath away, pink, blush, and muted mauve floral arch for the couples wedding ceremony. It was a show stopper! The couple was married on the Forward Deck at Gurney’s that overlooks the ocean officiated by one of their closest friends. It was a moving and meaningful ceremony for the newlyweds! After the ceremony and before cocktail hour began, we went down to the beach for a few sunset photos with our toes in the sand. How gorgeous is Jing’s Berta dress? Stunning!

Guests enjoyed cocktail hour outside before entering the white tented reception space. Silver Arrow Band lit up the dance floor! The couple’s initials were on display on the dance floor in a gold monogram under a hanging flower and light installation from Designs by Ahn. Jing and Bob danced the night away with their closest family and friends. It was so much fun being with them for their wedding weekend and honored to capture this incredible moment in their lives. xo

If you love Gurneys, don’t miss all of my favorite wedding venues in the Hamptons.

// Wedding Vendors / Reception Venue - Gurney’s Montauk Seawater Resort and Spa / Wedding Coordinator and Designer - All Who Wander Event Design / Floral Design - Designs by Ahn / Wedding Invitations - Whimsy B. Paperie / Wedding Cake - Sugar Sugar Custom Cakes / Wedding Band - Silver Arrow Band / Videographer - Frank Ahn Films / Hair and Makeup Artist - Sarah Ahn Bridal Hair / Brides Wedding Dress - Pronovias / Second Dress - Berta / Bride’s Shoes - Christian Louboutin / Bridesmaids Dresses - Amsale / Groom and Groomsmen Attire - Enzo Custom / Linens - La Tavola Linen and Party Rental / Wedding Photographer - Jainé Kershner Photography //

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Montauk Yacht Club Wedding Photography

The Fall is one of my favorite seasons in New York. I love when the weather gets a bit cooler, the leaves start to change, and it’s the perfect time of year for a wedding. Margaret and Phil love Montauk. They spend many Summer’s together growing their relationship out in the Hamptons so it was the only place to have their wedding. The held their wedding ceremony and reception at the stunning Gurneys Star Island Resort.

The bride wore a stunning wedding gown from Pronovias and her grandmother’s wedding ring in her honor. Her bridesmaids wore blush peach dresses and held delicate bouquets from AvaFloral. Margaret’s all white wedding bouquet is one of my favorites ever! So simple and so stunning. The groom wore a light blue suit and his best men were a mix of the brides brother and his childhood best friend. Margaret and Phil had their wedding ceremony outside in front of the cottages with the lake view at Gurneys Star Island Resort. The stood under the beautiful floral arch that framed the couple perfectly.

As the couple exchanged their vows and became husband and wife, everyone was overcome with emotion and celebrated the newlyweds as they walked down the aisle arm and arm. The Farmhouse Ballroom was decorated with white and pops of greenery. Margaret and Phil love to dance and A Sterling Band kept the dance floor packed the entire reception. It was such an honor to be with Margaret and Phil on their wedding day and I can’t wait to see what life has in store for this amazing, sweet, and lovable couple! xo

If you love Gurneys, don’t miss all of my favorite wedding venues in the Hamptons.

// Wedding Vendors / Wedding Reception - Gurneys Star Island Resort / Florist - AvaFloral / Wedding Cake - Montauk Bake Shoppe / Wedding Invitations - Pixie Chicago / Wedding Band - A Sterling Band / Hair and Makeup - Cherise Loren Beauty / Brides Wedding Dress - Pronovias / Bridesmaids Dresses - BHLDN / Groom and Groomsmen Attire - My Suit / Wedding Photographer - Jainé Kershner Photography //

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