Every girl has some point in her life, imagining what her wedding would be like. A nature-inspired out-in-the-open or a lavish elegant one in a luxurious ballroom. A fall-winter wedding amidst the whimsy of the mist and snow or a spring-summer wedding, surrounded by blooms and warmer sun. Sand Castle in Franklin Square, New York is a wedding venue that makes all kinds of wedding dreams come true. 

Sand Castle has been witnessing the stepping of newly engaged couples of Nassau County into marital bliss for over two decades. It specializes in hosting one wedding at a time promising exclusivity to the couples. So when you book a wedding at this amazing New York wedding venue, it's all yours! Sand Castle has been inspired by the beautiful chateaus in Europe and can accommodate up to 500 guests, making it ideal for any kind of wedding - intimate or large.

Located around a half an hour drive from the hustle and bustle of Downtown NYC, Franklin Square is a quaint little hamlet with rich culture and plenty of natural beauty. And Sand Castle captures all the scenic beauty, combines it with excellent decor, and packages it with exceptional service to give you a perfect wedding day! If you have always wanted to feel like a princess on your wedding day, Sand Castle provides you with the perfect Cinderella wedding setting. This gorgeous wedding venue in Franklin Square caters to the newly engaged couples of New York and its suburbs as well. 

The Sand Castle proudly boasts not just one, but many event spaces where you can have your wedding ceremony and reception. The entire property is home to various spaces that are photogenic and can be utilized for wedding purposes such as the foyer, Hospitality Suite, atrium, gazebo, veranda, bridal suites, Skylight (cocktail hour lounge), and ballrooms. Along with that, it also houses 5 acres of beautifully landscaped gardens that are a treat for the eyes and provide breathtaking backgrounds to our New York wedding photographer for your wedding photos. Sand Castle also takes pride in being a pet-friendly wedding venue, so your doggo can totally be a part of your big day! 

Let’s tell you more about the amazing wedding facilities at Sand Castle, which make it a unique wedding destination in New York.

The moment you enter, the place leaves no stone unturned in capturing your eyes and hitting straight at the hearts! The foyer is a spectacular sight with rich mahogany accents, European marble, and brass detailing. The beauty is studded with the grandeur of three fireplaces which are the favorites of our New York photographers. It’s a great place to have your first look, as our wedding photographers would love to capture that first moment when you and your partner lock your eyes on your wedding day. That ‘forever’ moment against such a romantic background is what the most romantic wedding photos are made of! The beauty of the foyer coupled with the rustic look of the fireplaces also makes a phenomenal spot for wedding portraits. The grandeur invites portraits with your parents as well as the foyer is ideal for the princess to get some wedding portraits clicked with her king and queen! And let’s face it, this is the moment when you all will look your freshest, so it’s the perfect time to snap some photographs with your bridesmaids as well before those lipsticks wear off and tiredness appears on the faces. The foyer is also a great place to have some romantic post-wedding photographs. The lobby and entrance are absolute favorites of our New York wedding photographers. The place calls for some memorable photos to be captured. 

Here’s something that you’ll love - Sand Castle allows soon-to-be newlyweds to arrive at the ceremony site in a white Rolls Royce. Photo-ops alert! Not only does that add the luxury quotient to your wedding photos but it also makes a great elegant prop for your first look, pre-wedding photos, and post-wedding photos. 

If you and your partner are nature-lovers and want an Al-Fresco wedding ceremony surrounded by the tranquility of nature, Sand Castle can make your dream wedding come alive. For an outdoor wedding or an eco-friendly wedding, this gorgeous New York wedding venue has the most beautiful gazebo surrounded by lush greens and vibrant flowers. You can have a wedding ceremony outdoors, against the scenic backdrop of serene nature, just how you imagined in your dreams.

We absolutely love their Hospitality Suite which has a classy granite top bar and comfortable seating. It features complimentary cocktail service, hors d'oeuvres and strawberries, and champagne for the entire wedding party. 

The atrium is glass-enclosed and therefore, it's a great option to have your wedding ceremony outdoors in any season. Its temperature-controlled feature ensures that you say your wedding vows surrounded by the splendor of nature, overlooking the gorgeous pond and immaculately manicured lawns. The sound of nearby waterfalls adds the most blissful music to your ears, making your entire wedding ceremony feel ethereal and magical! So be it a winter wedding, where you can feel the misty vibes surrounding you without being chilly, or a summer wedding where you can see the glow crafted by the summer sun without feeling its heat, the atrium is an ideal wedding ceremony event space for all times. 

For an indoor wedding that is all elegance and sophistication, the ballroom is a perfect event space in Sand Castle. A grand sparkling chandelier adds a warm glow to your wedding photographs and a warm romantic ambiance everywhere. You could take the glam quotient a notch higher by introducing some glitter in the decor and wedding details. The magnificent hardwood dance floor is great for a big party so all your guests can indulge in the wedding dance shenanigans. Of course, your first dance can begin the dance party for everyone! Imagine you both, drenched in the happiness of your wedding, dancing to your carefully curated song list that is perfect for the romantic and celebratory mood. The chandeliers add to the dreaminess while the colors of the hall set a mushy tone. And such moments are where time simply freezes. You wish for it to never end and just keep dancing to the tune of love forever, with all your loved ones around you, where everyone is glowing with the idea of love, happiness, and celebrations!  

For your cocktail hour, the veranda and the Skylight are two options that you can select from. The veranda overlooks Sand Castle’s beautifully landscaped grounds and features an outdoor bar, a gorgeous granite waterfall wall, and offers comfortable outdoor cocktail hour seating all year long. The waterfall wall is our absolute favorite for wedding portraits of the newlywed couple and their photos with their loved ones. While the Skylight is a lounge that features stained glass skylight accents, rich mahogany, and granite top stations. 

The gazebo is a great place to have your post-wedding photography (You could even have your first look here, in fact). After the wedding ceremony, the newlyweds can escape to the grounds for a romantic photoshoot. Or when all your guests are busy enjoying themselves, you and your husband can sneak out for a bit! How about stealing a few moments just for yourselves. Take to the lawns and let our wedding photographers capture the effervescence of your new-found marital status. We absolutely recommend the bride and the groom to find some escape to let the magical feeling of being newly married sink in, in complete solitude. And while you both cherish those precious moments, your wedding photo album would get the most romantic photos of the day. The golden hour is a perfect time for this momentary elopement! Just be yourselves, and let our New York wedding photographer capture the gorgeous tones of sky enveloping you both in a warm hug of love as you share an intimate moment reveling in your happiest day! The spectacular backdrop of lush landscape and pristine pond add to the myriad beauty of the moment. 

Sand Castle also has a lot of photogenic options for both pre-wedding photography and post-wedding photography. From the lawns and the gazebo to the pond and the bridge, you’ll find beauty in every nook and cranny! If your wedding is in the winter months, you can dress accordingly. How about wearing a faux fur shrug as you venture into the outdoors? The lawns are too magnificent to ignore, the gorgeous landscapes beg to be included as your wedding photography backdrops! You could even have your family portraits shot in the outdoors. It’s a perfect place to have adorable photos taken with your father. For more inspo on wedding photography with fathers, check out our blog. The greens are also great for your photos with your tribes! Rope in your bridesmaids and groomsmen for the picture-perfect celebration of friendship.

When it comes to post-wedding photography, you could even hop to various nearby locations. There are so many options to choose from, it’s New York after all! From evenings at the iconic Brooklyn Bridge, and walks around the glittering Times Square, to those round-the-corner diners in Brooklyn, Manhattan, or New Jersey, that mark your first date, New York is abounding with everything love! Panoramic views, lush reclusive parks, and stunning architecture, the city has everything that you can imagine for a classic New York post-wedding photography. And we are glad to bring you a compiled list of nearby locations where your post-wedding photography will be a trendsetter! So, whether it is an on-the-way-to-your-wedding photoshoot or a post-wedding photoshoot where you shoot on the way back, either way, these locations are a great idea! Moreover, these places make excellent engagement photo locations in New York and you can have your pre-wedding photography at any of these. Take a look.

Central Park

Located just half-an-hour away from the wedding venue, this is one of the most iconic parks in NYC. It is the scenic backyard of every local and a park that acts as a recluse from the fast-paced city life, you are right! If you wish to have your post-wedding photography here, there are many spots like the Pond, the Mall, Bethesda Fountain, and Bow Bridge which make the photos speak! Fall is the most beautiful time for a Central Park photo session as the colors of nature come alive in all their glory! How about getting a bit adventurous and carrying a pair of sneakers as you climb on to the rocks to capture the most glitzy cityscape in the backdrop? Talk about fusion wear, or well, you can always change back to your wedding shoes! The Bow Bridge is our absolute favorite which is an epitome of New York love. From romantic walks along its billowing walkways toor having a cozy picnic at Central Park with your loved one, this park is expansive and accommodating and has the glittering cityscape in the background to make the most perfect frames. What better place to announce your love to the world than in Central Park right in the beating heart of the city? The park’s enticing archaic concrete architectural backgrounds, postcard-perfect bridges, calming water bodies, and winding trails will surely be a delight for our New York engagement photographer to explore and capture. 

Coney Island

This beautiful vibrant hub of photogenic spots is located less than half-an-hour from the Sand Castle. If your love story comprises countless Coney Island dates or the first time something significant happened here, why not let it be the perfect closing for your wedding day? Hop to Coney Island after a grand exit from your wedding and indulge in post-wedding photography for some gorgeous photos announcing your brand new relationship. The beach, the dock, the vibrant murals, and the full-of-life rides - Coney Islands has plenty of photo ops. For those newly-engaged couples who wish to capture the childlike-side of their adorable love story, Coney Island is the way to go for it. This place surely reminds one of the old-fashion love stories and slow living dates. With thrilling rides, sugary treats, and the unmistakable touch of love in the air, Coney Island is the dreamland for lovers and photographers alike. 

Fort Tryon Park

Now this one is an exact half an hour from the wedding venue and offers panoramic views of Hudson River and Palisades. We totally recommend coming here during the golden hour or even later for a post-wedding photoshoot as the sunset unleashes some fabulous colors in the sky which form the best backgrounds in the city, coupled with the gorgeous city views across the river. The stunning art pieces at Fort Tryon Park act as a scenic backdrop for this space and are considered timeless and speak volumes via New York engagement photography. The stone architecture looks absolutely stunning in Fort Tryon Park, breathing the air of regality into your engagement photos. Embedded with 8-mile long pathways and pristine lawns, this park is all lush greens and stone pathways in the middle of a bustling city. The brightly-hued trees blossoming year-round, dress up the location to look postcard-ready, however, fall speaks a different language fluent in dreamy fall-hued foliage. Give your engagement session a good sprinkling of old-world charm and create a timeless image along the way, and this park provides just that.

Brooklyn Bridge

Another location about a 30-minute drive from the Sand Castle, Brooklyn Bridge is an iconic bridge that spells a New York love story like nothing else! This 1.1-mile-long bridge that connects the boroughs of Manhattan and Brooklyn, stretches over the East River. The spectacular views of the Manhattan skyline against the beautiful NYC skies are as New York as it can get! We highly recommend coming here for your post-wedding photography as the crowd lessens around that time. For engagement photography at the Brooklyn Bridge, you should try to make it as early as you can, and by that we mean, 5 am! But it’s totally worth it. The historic beauty of this place is unparalleled and offers one of the most breathtaking backdrops ever. 

Whether you get your post-wedding photo session at one of these locations or the wedding venue, our professional wedding photographers will create magic with their lenses. The spirit of your love story and wedding day will be captured as things keep unfolding throughout your big day. Sand Castle is the perfect place to celebrate the happiest day of your lives and to create memories that will be your tunnel to go back in time and relive your wedding day anytime you want. It is an excellent blend of style and natural beauty for the kind of wedding that you have always dreamt of! Witness our New York wedding photographers capture all the nuances, raw emotions, every little tear, every joy accompanied by smiles and laughter, and convey your unique love story in the most emotional way.

Let us, at George Street Photo and Video capture your candid moments in the most timeless image, capturing the delicate moments of wedding and engagement, often fleeting in a split-second. We at George Street Photo and Video provide an exceptionally artistic and skilled wedding photography team and highly competitive packages, starting from USD 1,500. Click to know more about our wide range of wedding photography and video packages by scheduling an appointment with us!