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Sand Castle

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

Castle wedding venue Stay on-site

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

Plan your visit

  • Lodging stay overnight on-site — couples and the castle's own info mention accommodations; ask how many rooms and whether the wedding-night suite is included
  • Today see hours ·
  • Phone +1 516-354-7263
  • Website sandcastlevenue.com — most castles 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 castles 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 castle's own info, not guessed from the photos.

👑 Palaces 4 mentions

“The venue itself is absolutely stunning — opulent, elegant, and beautifully maintained.”

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💎 Grand Ballrooms 4 mentions

“We could sit here and continue to go on and on about how luxurious Sand Castle made our wedding but you must see it for yourselves.”

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Inside the castle

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

🛏️ On-Site Lodging

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💐 Outdoor Ceremony Site 3 mentions

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

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Feature mentions are mined from reviews and the castle'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 20 mentions

“The outdoor area has a gazebo, a bridge with a fountain, and a beautiful altar to pictures and to say, "I do".”

🤝 owners who go above & beyond 4 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 3 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.”

👑 felt like royalty 3 mentions

“The price was within our budget and you guys make us feel like royalty lol.”

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

First of, THANK YOU for making our day feel absolutely AMAZING! You guys did a terrific job in setting up, guiding us, making sure we are drinking/eating, and helping us get through our nerves. Every single guests and children were raving about our wedding. Everyone from all ages LOVED it.

★★★★★ — Susan, Sep 2022

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

What more can I say but that this venue made my wife’s and I dream come true. Hands down, this was by far the best experience having our wedding day hosted by Sand Castle. From beginning to end, we were met with professionalism, no-hassle conversations, and support.

★★★★★ — David, Aug 2024

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Getting married at Sand Castle

A castle wedding is the once-in-a-lifetime, storybook kind — the grand staircase, the ballroom, the gardens and turrets your photos will live on forever. Castle weddings commonly run $10,000–$40,000+ depending on the date, guest count, and how much is included, so ask for a written quote for your season — Sand Castle doesn’t publish a set price, and tiers move fast. Two things make the tour worth the drive. First, see it at the time of day you’d actually get married — a ballroom that glows at golden hour can feel very different at noon, and you’ll want to walk the path your guests take from the gates to the ceremony to the reception. Second, bring your real questions: what’s included with the venue fee (tables, chairs, setup, teardown), the catering and bar policy, whether you can stay overnight on-site, the rain plan for a garden ceremony, and the music curfew. Fairytale dates at castle venues 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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