The View offers a serene and intimate waterfront setting for weddings on Long Island’s South Shore. Nestled along the banks of the Great South Bay in Oakdale, this charming venue features panoramic bay views, a stylish reception space, and exceptional cuisine.
VIEW WEDDINGS | Oakdale, NY
A waterfront restaurant and wedding venue devoted to creating memorable events nestled on Long Island’s magnificent South Shore, with multiple indoor and outdoor event spaces as well as a stunning dockside patio. View was once part of William K. Vanderbilt’s Idle Hour Estate. It’s a legacy the current management team, Lessing’s Hospitality Group, is honored to be part of.

Located in Oakdale, NY, View Weddings is a waterfront restaurant and wedding venue devoted to creating memorable events. Nestled on Long Island’s magnificent South Shore, this property was once part of William K. Vanderbilt’s Idle Hour Estate, a legacy that the current management team, Lessing’s Hospitality Group, is honored to be part of. With multiple indoor and outdoor event spaces on-site, as well as a stunning dockside patio, View is a venue where the scenery takes center stage.
Couples can host their wedding ceremony and reception at View, saying “I do” and celebrating in the venue’s picturesque setting. Great South Bay offers the perfect backdrop for ceremonies on the patio, with fresh coastal air surrounding the nearlyweds as they begin married life under the charming white gazebo.
Afterward, guests can enjoy a glass of champagne al fresco before retiring to the dining room for the evening reception. Featuring large windows, soft furnishings, and earthy wooden floors, this space can accommodate up to 180 guests for a seated meal or up to 200 for a cocktail-style gathering.
View’s events team is expert at making the planning process easy and stress-free for couples. They offer all-inclusive packages that can be tailored to suit any wedding style or budget. View’s catering staff specializes in coastal-inspired fare, which is and reflected in their private dining menu. All dishes can be paired with the selection of wines, beers, and other beverages available from the venue’s full-service bar. From the first vows to the final sunset, weddings at View are an experience not to be forgotten.
View Weddings
3 Consuelo Place, Oakdale, NY 11769
Contact: Jesse Simon
631.589.2694, [email protected]
www.lessings.com/corporate/weddings/
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Guests (Seated Dinner) Up To: 180
Guests (Cocktail-Style Reception) Up To: 200
Tented Events Available: No
Outdoor Ceremonies: Yes
Indoor Ceremonies: No
After-Party Room: No
On-Site Wedding Planner: Yes
On-Site Overnight Accommodations: No
Nearby Overnight Accommodations: Yes
Wheelchair Accessibility: Yes
Reception Price Per Person (may vary by day, month, menu, guest count): Starting at $129
Ambiance: Waterfront Venue, Coastal Dining, Stunning Dockside Patio