One10

One10 is a modern Italian restaurant on Broadhollow Road in Melville, on the busy Route 110 corridor of Long Island. For weddings it closes to the public and becomes a private event space, so the whole building is given over to one couple and up to 200 guests.

Why it suits LGBTQ+ couples

GLW recommends One10 to couples who want a polished, city-style party rather than a traditional banquet hall. Only one wedding runs at a time, so you never share bars, corridors or parking with another celebration. A dedicated event planner looks after you from the first meeting, which gives you one point of contact who knows your plans, your guest list and the way you want the day to run. That makes it easy to shape the order of the day around the two of you rather than around habit.

Ceremonies

You can hold your ceremony on site and then move straight into drinks, with no need for guests to travel between locations. The venue has both indoor and outdoor event space, so talk to the planner about where your vows will work best for the season and your numbers. The interiors are sleek and contemporary, and there are several set spots around the building designed with photos in mind.

Receptions and food

Food is the main reason couples shortlist One10. The kitchen cooks modern Italian dishes, and sample wedding menus are available from the team so you can see the choices before you commit. The in-house sommelier selects the wines, and the bar can create signature cocktails for your celebration. A built-in audio and video system covers speeches, playlists, slideshows and band set-ups, which keeps the number of outside suppliers down.

Getting there and the area

Melville sits in western Suffolk County, close to the Long Island Expressway and the Northern State Parkway, so guests driving from New York City or elsewhere on Long Island have a simple journey. The nearest Long Island Rail Road stations are in Huntington and Farmingdale, both a short drive away. There are several hotels around the Route 110 corridor for guests who want to stay over, and Huntington village, with its bars and restaurants, is close by for a rehearsal dinner or a relaxed brunch the next morning.

Good to know

• One wedding at a time, with the whole venue reserved for you.
• Weddings of up to 200 guests.
• A dedicated event planner and in-house audio and video.