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Sand Castle

4.7 ★★★★★ 1,031 Google reviews · Garden wedding venue in Franklin Square, New York

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Event space and wedding venue featuring an on-site waterfall and manicured lawns.

Plan your tour

  • Rain plan an indoor or covered backup for the ceremony comes up in reviews and the venue's own info — confirm it holds your full guest list, since this is the one thing you can't reschedule
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  • Phone +1 516-354-7263
  • Website sandcastlevenue.com — most venues book tours right on their site

Hours

Monday 10 am–8 pm
Tuesday 10 am–8 pm
Wednesday 10 am–8 pm
Thursday 10 am–8 pm
Friday 10 am–2 am
Saturday 10 am–2 am
Sunday 10 am–8 pm

Most venues show the grounds by appointment and close the calendar on event days — book a tour rather than dropping in.

The setting

The style of Sand Castle in couples' own words — pulled from their reviews and the venue's own info, not guessed from the photos.

💐 Outdoor Ceremony 3 mentions

“They also have a lovely outdoor ceremony setup, and the indoor reception space was elegant and spacious.”

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Amenities couples mention

Amenities couples name in their reviews of Sand Castle — the fastest way to tell what the venue actually offers before you drive out for a tour.

🏷️ Outdoor Ceremony 3 mentions

“They also have a lovely outdoor ceremony setup, and the indoor reception space was elegant and spacious.”

⛩️ Gazebo or Pergola

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Fountain / Water Feature

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Amenity mentions are mined from reviews and the venue's own info — they tell you what couples found on the grounds, not what's included in every package. Confirm what comes with your date when you tour.

What couples say again and again

The things reviewers bring up again and again across 1,031 Google reviews — with their own words as proof.

stunning venue & grounds 21 mentions

“Our guests are still talking about it, and it wasn’t just because of the stunning venue it was because of the incredible team that made everything come together so perfectly.”

🤝 owners who go above & beyond 5 mentions

“Sand Castle went above and beyond in a way we have never seen before, ensuring every guest felt included and had an exceptional dining experience.”

😌 stress-free planning 4 mentions

“Despite several last-minute additions and changes made by the couple, Martin handled everything seamlessly and ensured every detail was executed to the couple’s satisfaction.”

📋 day-of coordination 2 mentions

“I had the pleasure of working a wedding at Sand Castle as the day-of coordinator, and it was a wonderful experience from start to finish.”

🎉 guests raved about it 3 mentions

“Our guests are still talking about it, and it wasn’t just because of the stunning venue it was because of the incredible team that made everything come together so perfectly.”

From the reviews

Having our wedding at Sand Castle was the best decision we could have made. From the beginning, Loula and Jamie were there every step of the way to help answer questions as we started planning. We never went more than a few hours before hearing back from them, which was refreshing!

★★★★★ — Megan, Nov 2023

I had the pleasure of working a wedding at Sand Castle as the day-of coordinator, and it was a wonderful experience from start to finish. Working alongside Martin and his team was truly a pleasure — everyone was incredibly attentive, professional, and responsive throughout the day.

★★★★★ — Melissa, Jan 2026

Our wedding day was September 20th, 2025 and the entire experience exceeded our expectations. At first we were a little hesitant to check this venue as we are a Latino couple and feared discrimination but from the very beginning, Martin was superb, he reassured us with their assistance planning the wedding would be…

★★★★★ — Amy, Nov 2025

Our friends Jenny and Kevin tied the knot here last weekend, and it was a fantastic event! The outdoor ceremony space was absolutely beautiful. During cocktail hour, we were treated to an excellent variety of delicious food.

★★★★★ — Clara, Jun 2026

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Getting married at Sand Castle

Sand Castle comes up for weddings — confirmed on their own site. Two things make the tour worth it. First, see the garden at the time of day and season you'd actually get married — a garden that glows at golden hour in June can look very different at noon in March, so ask what's in bloom for your date and walk the path your guests take from parking to ceremony to reception. Second, bring your real questions: the rain plan (where does the ceremony move, and does it hold everyone?), shade and bugs for a summer afternoon, the catering and bar policy, the music curfew, and exactly what's included — tables, chairs, setup, and teardown are where quotes quietly diverge. Popular garden dates book 12–18 months out, so if the tour feels right, ask what's open in your season before you leave.

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Where to find Sand Castle

505 Franklin Ave, Franklin Square, NY11010

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