Watermill Caterers

The Watermill is a full-service wedding venue on the Smithtown Bypass in Smithtown, Long Island. It has indoor and outdoor chapels, gardens for cocktail hour and a choice of ballrooms, so ceremony and reception happen in one place with one team in charge.

Why it suits LGBTQ+ couples

The Watermill is a strong fit for couples who want a classic Long Island wedding where every detail can be adjusted. In-house planners guide you through the whole process, and almost everything is customizable, from table linens and floral colors to music and lighting. That flexibility makes it easy to drop traditions that do not fit you and add the ones that do. A private suite gives you somewhere quiet to get ready and take a breath during the day, with a personal attendant on hand.

Ceremonies

You can marry in one of the indoor or outdoor chapels on site. Having both options gives you a fallback if the weather is uncertain, and it means guests move from vows to drinks without any travel.

Receptions and food

Cocktail hour can be held in the indoor lounge or out in the gardens. Receptions then move to one of several ballrooms, which range from intimate rooms to large spaces, so the room can be matched to your guest list. Dance floors are made of Brazilian cherry wood, and the venue provides white-glove service. The culinary team creates customized menus, and the planners can help you build the drinks around your celebration. State-of-the-art audio and video, custom lighting and sound are all available for speeches, first dances and the party.

Getting there and the area

Smithtown sits in central Suffolk County, on the North Shore of Long Island. The venue is on Route 347, which links easily to the Northern State Parkway and the Long Island Expressway. Smithtown station on the Long Island Rail Road is a short drive away, with direct services toward New York City. Valet parking is provided at the venue, which keeps arrivals simple. There are hotels in nearby Hauppauge and Islandia for guests staying over, and the harbors at Stony Brook and Northport are close for a day out.

Good to know

• Indoor and outdoor chapels on site.
• Valet parking for guests.
• The venue is accessible for wheelchair users.