Oheka Castle

Oheka Castle is a historic country house on West Gate Drive in Huntington, on the Gold Coast of Long Island. Built for the financier Otto Kahn, it hosted its first wedding in 1919, when his daughter Maud married in the Grand Ballroom. After years of decline it was bought and restored from 1984, and today it runs as a hotel and event venue listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Why it suits LGBTQ+ couples

Oheka openly lists gay weddings among the celebrations it hosts. GLW likes it for couples who want real grandeur, with the ceremony, reception, photographs and rooms for the night all in one historic estate and handled by one in-house team.

Ceremonies

Ceremonies can take place indoors or out. Inside, the main rooms include the Grand Ballroom, the Formal Dining Room and the Terrace Room. Outside, there are several lawn and garden spaces, including the formal gardens behind the house. The grand staircase and the rear of the castle are popular spots for photographs, and there are many other corners of the house and grounds to use between the ceremony and the reception.

Receptions and food

The estate can host ceremonies and receptions for more than 300 guests. Catering is handled in-house, with menus of entrees and desserts, a choice of drinks and a bar service. Oheka has its own executive pastry chef, so cakes and desserts are made on site.

Staying

Oheka operates as a hotel, with accommodation inside the estate. That means you can stay where you marry, and a dressing room is available for getting ready.

Getting there and the area

Huntington is on the North Shore of Long Island, roughly an hour east of Manhattan by road, traffic permitting. The Long Island Rail Road serves Huntington and Cold Spring Harbor, both a short drive away. Huntington village has restaurants and further hotels for guests, and the beaches and harbors of the North Shore are close by.

Good to know

• Listed on the National Register of Historic Places
• Hosts weddings of more than 300 guests
• Accessible, with a dressing room for getting ready