This place might have the most beautiful design I have seen in Nassau County. The woodwork is amazing. I'm surprised their competition doesn't file a class action. Sincerely Marshall Maor read more

Top notch Long Island wedding venue! My husband and I had our wedding reception at DeSeversky in April of 2013 and could not have been happier with the entire experience from start to finish. The building and grounds are gorgeous and incredibly well maintained. We heard such wonderful reviews about the food and we (nor our guests) were not disappointed in the least, they definitely live up to their reputation. If you are looking for a LI wedding venue I would definitely recommend DeSeversky and would also say to ask for Gabrielle. She was incredible and took care of every last detail so that we would have a completely stress free and enjoyable wedding day. read more

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The de Seversky Mansion gave me my dream wedding. My friends and family seriously refer to our wedding as the "Wedding of the Century," and that is all due to the unbelievable staff at the de Seversky Mansion. There is so much to write about the de Seversky Mansion so I will just hit some of the ultimate highs. First, everything was so organized the day of the wedding. From the ceremony, to cocktail hour to dinner and dancing- there was never anything I had to worry about. Second, the Mansion is so well-kept, clean and just stunning. There are very few venues that you get to have all to yourself. We did a European-style wedding and got to really spend time in all different parts of the mansion. While the pictures look incredible, de Seversky is even more speculator in person. Third, the staff is top-notch. Jessica Wontz is a rockstar and bent over backwards to make sure my day was perfect. She would talk to me on weekends and calm me down as I freaked out about wedding prep. Jessica is also extremely organized and professional. She really became a friend throughout the process! We feel so beyond grateful to have her part of our wedding planning process. Also, Jose, our maitre, was the absolute best. He made sure that everything the night of wedding was perfect. He was so professional and really ran the Mansion like a well-oiled machine. Fourth, the FOOD. No words to describe how delicious it was. This is not wedding food, it is seriously a gourmet meal. When our friends talk about our wedding they always say, "the food was incredible and there was so much of it!" I could go on and on, but overall the de Seversky was everything I wanted and more. They are an unbelievable wedding venue and if you can secure a date, book it! You will have the wedding of the year! read more

This was the first venue we looked at for our wedding and once we saw the grounds, nothing came close. The staff are really phenomenal and very detail-oriented. The mansion features so many gorgeous antiques and Art Deco era detailing that speak for themselves. We saved a bit of $ by leveraging the items they had in house for cake stand, table numbers, etc. I loved how it was tucked away and the grand entrance and surprise that is revealed when driving up. Also loved that we got to use every single room in the mansion. We got so so so many compliments on the food and let's be real, that's all that matters in a wedding. The staff prepared all three meals for my husband and I and made sure we sat down for dinner. They even packed a doggy bag for us to take home. In addition my bridal attendant was a godsend and even sewed me into my dress after a wardrobe malfunction. Only thing I would recommend is to find a DJ that is used to the "European Style" of ceremony, if you pick it. Ours was clueless and it was kind of annoying explaining the set up/ how many mics he would need, etc. They also have a "preferred vendor" requirement for flowers which I didn't love but ours ended up being amazing ("Petals"). Overall amazing venue - definitely on top of the details, very professional and better than expected. My photographs are gorgeous. read more

The NYIT de Seversky Mansion is a startlingly gorgeous mansion with an intriguing Gold Coast history which we selected for our November 2019 wedding. We chose the de Seversky in August of last year, so it was a real race to the finish line. Fortunately de Seversky team really rose to the occasion to help make our wedding truly special. We worked with Dana Perna and manager Robert Jay Calo as our primary contacts. We had two main requirements: responsiveness and an all-vegetarian wedding. I'll note that on the responsiveness front the first month or so was a bit challenging; I'm used to direct/immediate responses and there was some lag time in communications. However, when the timeline got to under a month and a half a switch was flipped and everything fell into place. It was frankly a little nerve wracking for us during the early going, but a pleasure once we knew we could rely on the de Seversky team. They also worked extremely well with our wedding coordinator. Additionally although we wanted to go off-book with our vendor selections and not simply use the venue's suggestions, the vendors we did use from their lists really were excellent and trustworthy. For the food, we had multiple conversations with the head chef and his sous chef straight through the final tasting. While at first the options presented were a bit pedestrian we were assured that the team would rise to the occasion and proved to be highly collaborative with feedback and suggestions after I sent through an array of potential dishes and recipes. I got the sense that the challenge of an all-vegetarian wedding was fun for the staff and that really shone through. We received many compliments from our guests on the quality of the appetizers and entrees (we actually pushed to have Impossible Burgers which went over like gangbusters). We opted for the dessert cafe and substituted Crepes Suzette for the waffles, which guests adored. In fact, there was so (so) much food that although after-dinner food add-ons are available there was absolutely no need. The day-of Groom and Bridal attendants, whose names I'm embarrassed to say I don't recall in the whirl of the day, were excellent; calming, reassuring and focused on the goals at hand. Really top-notch. The ability to create specialty cocktails, while standard, was another part of the creativity of the experience as the excellent Head Bartender was more than willing to go "off book" from the typically offerings to work on drinks with more creative pizazz. I also requested a beer option like a winter porter that is no longer made...and somehow he was able to find cases OF that out of stock beer! That was a real surprise and delight. There are two relatively minor negatives to report. One is the lack of an elevator to the second floor where the Bride's suite is located. This is unfortunate as it does limit the ability of mobility-challenged guests to participate in some moments. Second is the organization of the mansion itself. There are a number of rooms which all flow into each other, making it a very special location and experience - but it becomes very easy for guests (particularly older ones) to get either lost or confused in the layout. We had multiple guests report to us that they weren't aware there WAS a second room serving appetizers, for example; at the end of the night dessert is served in a separate room which means guests wander off and don't return to the dance floor. More signage or just the servers letting guests know about what's available would really help. Altogether we, and our guests, had a delightful and memorable experience at the de Seversky and, keeping in mind the need to be collaborative with the team and to ensure your guests know the layout, would highly recommend for other couples! read more

I didn't end up booking here, but I must commend Ana for being extremely responsive in my inquiries about NYIT. During the venue search, you want someone to damn answer your questions if you're selling out avg persons years salary for one day right!! And Ana is ON POINT with that. Some pointers for brides looking into this: - It's not too hard to drive to but it's confusing because it's actually on the campus. You have to follow signs. -gatsby style is good for a younger more party crowd. -even tho max capacity is about 250, no single room can hold all those guests comfortably. -it's beautiful, extremely unique, but more closed off feeling... Not very "open". Definitely book a tour and see for yourself! read more

I held my wedding here in April 2014 and it was hands down the most beautiful, most professional, most incredible experience of my life. If you're a bride or groom looking for something unique, special and topped with quality and amazing/fully attentive staff, this is surely the place for you. Best wedding venue on LI in my opinion. Thanks to the entire staff who make de Seversky the gem it is! read more

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I went there for an office Function.The place in itself I felt was very Warm and Welcoming.The Food was also very Good.The Location is perfect nestled next to absolutely nothing but nature and greenery.It is a great Catering Intimate place for any occasion and I would not hesitate to recommend it to friends and family. read more

Excellent location and atmosphere for any sort of occasion, I've attended two weddings here and they were really fantastic, the food was not your typical catering hall factory chow.... the food is actually cooked by the NYIT Culinary students who at that point are actually trained chefs. There's a nice way this place is set up with many different rooms that play different rolls, it should be noted that there's not one really large banquet room. Overall a excellent location on Long Island for a wedding or sometime of party. read more

ABSOLUTELY PHENOMENAL IN EVERY WAY!!!! My fiancé and I dreamed of a Gatsby-esque mansion style reception and ceremony with a focus on great food and drinks. The NYIT De Seversky mansion turned our vision and ideas into the wedding we dreamed about. Our coordinator Ana Garcia was extremely helpful from the first day we stopped by the mansion. She has not only been very responsive, personable, accommodating, but she was a integral part in making our dream wedding come true. I cannot say enough good things about Ana and the entire staff at De Seversky and they are truly a cut above the rest. When Ana wasn't available Jessica or another staff seamlessly stepped in to help if they were able to. The care, attention to detail, service, quality of food, coordination assistance, and personalization is worth every penny. Ana and the rest of the staff made us feel like family and they went above and beyond at every moment in the journey. During our reception on September, 6th 2015 we felt like rock stars and received service that exceeded any of top restaurants or hotels that we have stayed in. Our Matire D' Jonathon was also more than we could have ever asked or hoped for. He was enthusiastic when needed, calming when needed, and seemed to think of things we never thought of. Not only was the day flawlessly orchestrated, but he also ensured that our every question or request was fulfilled near immediately. I can confidently say that they created the most extravagant and enjoyable day of my life and people have said it's the best wedding they've been to. One last thing we valued was a LGBT friendly venue and staff, which De Seversky excelled at. In summary you can spend months visiting and researching almost every venue on Long Island or in Manhattan, but you will never find a place that will top the service, value, quality, love, and attention to detail that you will receive from the staff at the NYIT De Seversky mansion. Look no further! read more

So I'm getting married here the end of March. The home is beautiful. We had our tasting and the food was actually very good. I would call it restaurant quality, first wedding where I'm really looking forward to the meal. I will update in April after the wedding and let you know if everything lived up to my expectations but so far it's my favorite venue on Long Island. So the Wedding was amazing. Jessica was my coordinator and she was so kind and helpful. Ana was also very nice. The best man actually forgot our rings and Jess ran up and got them from the bridal suite, she saved the day! The venue was beautiful and the food was amazing. I really cant say enough good things about the experience. If had to do the whole day over there is nothing i would change....except for the rings...I wouldve kept a closer eye on the rings.... read more

I truly can't say enough good things about this stunning venue! I just had my wedding here on Thursday and our guests are still raving about the quality of food, ambiance, and attentiveness of the staff. The staff and bridal attendant all went out of their way to make this an unforgettable night, and we're eternally grateful! read more

I came here for a summer wedding and this place is beautiful. As soon as you arrive you are greeted by the valet. They opened the door for me and allowed me to exit as another person directed you towards the other guests and ceremony. The ceremony took place on the lawn and was beautifully decorated. The staff proceeded to direct us to the reception area where staff members approached attendees with champagne glasses and hors d'oeuvres. The hors d'oeuvres consisted of mac and cheese balls, tuna on toast, tomato soup shooters, spicy chicken quesadillas, etc. There was a 3 tables setup on the inside with hot and cold food consisting of 3 types of pasta, cold vegetable/fruit and shrimp and many more food choices. We were then led into a smaller room for the introduction of the bride/groom and bridal party. It was setup in all white and was so sexy. It was filled with high top tables, and different shaped couches. This room was where all the entertainment took place. After the introduction, there were 3 rooms serving food- the library, garden room and the terrace room. Each room had a theme. The dinner selections included lobster tails, steak, burgers, quesadillas, etc. Honestly, I was so full I couldn't really indulge. The party, food and drinks continued flowing. The staff stayed friendly, attentive and extremely competent throughout the evening, bathrooms were kept clean and the valet time to return cars to their owners occurred within a matter of minutes. I'm not sure about pricing because I was only a guest but its an elegant place to have an event in my eyes. read more

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Beautiful, majestic place. The building and grounds provide the setting for an amazingly good time.

This is a fantastic wedding venue. One guest after another told us that this was one of the most beautiful wedding venues they had ever seen. It's also incredibly well maintained, so the original glory of the mansion has remained and will for the foreseeable future. The food was also excellent, from the Dim Sum bar at the reception to the short ribs, duck, and butternut squash ravioli at the reception. But really, the highlight of the place is the staff. Even before the day of the wedding, the planning was as hassle-free as could possibly be imagined. Gabrielle, the coordinator, promptly and patiently answered each question I sent her, no matter how silly or trivial. I could tell that everything was being taken care of. On the day, Roger, the maître d', ensured that we were taken care of from start to finish that day. My wife and her family arrived for makeup and brought bagels. Roger made sure they were laid out (literally) on a silver platter. I arrived with my brother later on and kept asking him silly questions. He bore them sagely and reassured me, at each turn, that I needn't worry about anything. He was right. An offhand question about the mini-beef Wellington hors d'oeuvres resulted in a plate of them just a minute later. A subtle comment from Roger that our food was on the table ensured that we had a chance (unusual among brides and grooms) to eat. But what surpassed all of that, even, was when you offered to drive back some of the things we had accidentally left at the mansion. Everything went off without a hitch. We couldn't have been happier. read more

It's hard to say what the absolute best part about hosting our wedding with NYIT de Seversky was. The groom's family, who loves historic places and beautiful architecture, would probably tell you it was the gorgeous mansion, well-maintained grounds, and picture-perfect ceremony location options. The guests would probably say the food-- there was so much food and every course was something you'd expect from a restaurant or award-winning caterer. As the bride, though, I think the best part was the endless support and expertise I had access to, and the immense flexibility and capability of the talent in house. I chose not to use a wedding planner, despite having a very busy work schedule and not being physically on Long Island most days of the month, because I got overly ambitious and way over-estimated how long I'd continue to find wedding-planning fun for. The only reason I didn't regret it? De Seversky made every idea I had a dazzling reality. Custom escort card displays... a surprise dragon dance during the cocktail hour (they hid at least a dozen children, two Chinese lion costumes, and at least 2 taiko-sized drums in a back room for me while we exchanged vows. What other venue can pull that off? What other planner?)... baskets of sandals and bathroom amenities and photo frames and candles/bud vase arrangements throughout the entire mansion! An epic take-out donut display. All without batting an eyelash. When I asked whether I should hire a coordinator, they told us "our brides don't typically get day of coordinators... some do, but most don't, and most don't regret it"-- they're 1000% right. Their staff knows their space and timesheets like the backs of their hands. Even better than that? They run a very tight ship in terms of timeline, meetings, responsiveness, simplifying payments. My parents are immigrants and their English is solid, but contract details can get confusing. The planning staff at De Seversky made all of us feel extremely in the loop and in control. Any time my mom wanted to call, drop by with a question, anything, Dana and Robert Jay would quickly get back to her. One thing I really appreciate is that when our headcount came in a little too high, it looked like we would need to use a different floorplan for where we had dinner. My florist had designed the centerpieces to highlight the tables on the edges of the room, however, and if we needed to change rooms, the redesign would have been last-second and very expensive. She was freaking me out, so I called Robert Jay to see if he could make it work, and he first calmed me down, assuring it would work, then had Dana and Jose, both superstars, put together a plan that probably wasn't as ideal spaciousness-wise, but it was what we needed. Dinner was a bit cozy, in the room we envisioned it in, and so so beautiful (and delicious! I still think about that shrimp garganelli pasta. Don't let them take that off the menu!!). I cannot think of a way in which NYIT de Seversky could be trumped. It is delicious. beautiful. authentic. professional. These people know hospitality, and they will take care of you like fairy godparents. It isn't cheap, but it did save me at least $5K in wedding planning/coordinating costs, so that's considerable too. read more

I am desi guy but if I am going for a white weeding , I am definitely going for this place .. Its a gorgeous mansion .

Recently held our wedding here and it was absolutely magical. The outdoor service, cocktail hour (where the guests thought the food was the dinner, because it was so good), then the dinner and dancing were superb. So happy we chose and were able to get this place for our wedding. Truly unforgettable. Only wish it could have lasted longer. read more

For people who are attending to this venue. PLEASE NOTE. That Yelp, IPhone maps, and google maps may deceive you ! You may end up entering LIU or a random neighborhood. Make sure when you're on Northern BLVD. You hang a right Once you see the sign that says NYIT. Once on this path you'll see the signs that'll lead you to De Seversky Mansion. Drive slow! Since there aren't many lights and the signs were quite small. Now on to the review! I have to say. I enjoyed this venue. For many city folks this would be considered a little secret spot of happiness. I was lucky to have experience such a place. The wedding went smoothly and i love the fact that it had an open dance floor where you can witness an amazing sunset and a starry night. This would be the type of place where you invite close friends and family. I would recommend it to anyone who is going to get married ! I dropped one star due to the fact that my car and my phones GPS did not want to find this place! read more

This is an outstanding venue for a wedding! The mansion is magnificent. There are not enough words to tell you how wonderful the de Seversky team is! Don't waste your time looking at other venues:) The NYIT de Seversky Mansion staff is top notch. Robert Jay, Olivia, Jose, Sam, John and all the other support staff are a highly organized, professional, classy, and well integrated team. They anticipate your every need. The food is delicious! Take the stress out of wedding and event planning by booking your event at the NYIT de Seversky Mansion. read more

I attended a fall wedding here and it was one of the prettiest and most unique venues I have ever been too. The outdoor area for the ceremony is naturally beautiful and there was plenty of seating indoors for the cocktail hour amongst the various rooms. It was tastefully historic, incredibly elegant, delightfully charming and easy to get to via car. read more

This place is absolutely gorgeous but the food is inedible. We went to a really lovely wedding here. Everything was beautiful. But the food is so impossibly bad. We've been to a LOT of weddings and this was by far the worst food we've eaten. One thing after the next. And it seems very expensive. read more

The grounds and interior of the mansion are gorgeous. There is an outside garden with a lake in the far distance, quite serene and relaxing. The inside of the mansion include a ballroom with high ceiling, molding all around and old fashion drapery, several individual rooms that host cocktail hour along with a well stocked library and bar area. While the asthetics are ideal, the service provided at the recent wedding I attended was mediocre. The timing between courses was awkward and after requesting more dinner rolls half way through dinner, both the waiter and another lady told us it was being baked. About 45 minutes later, the lady told us that batch got burnt. Really?? Like I am supposed to believe that, I would've gladly accepted the truth over the old burnt bread excuse. Other than this minor fact, it is a great venue to host an event, the food at cocktail hour was delicous-especially the steak! Eat your steaks' worth at cocktail and forget about the entree, it was way too tough and chewy, flavor was not as good either. I got the black cod, it was very bland and did not come with much else. In my opinion, applebees would be a better option than the dinner here. read more

NYIT de Seversky Mansion - Venues & Event Spaces Near Me - Old Westbury, New York

The mansion is beautiful! I've been here as a volunteer for AIA meetings or any NYIT lectures, and I'm always walking around like its my first time. The architectural details and landscaping is mouth dropping every time! read more

We chose the deSeversky mansion at NYIT as the venue to host our wedding more than a year prior to our actual date of September, 19 2015. From day one, Ana, Jessica, Candece and every staff member we dealt with were calming and professional. Our main contact was Ana, she helped steer us in the right direction and was very knowledgable with every decision. Even decisions that didn't involve the venue! She is a true asset. Not only is the mansion beautiful, they executed our wedding with military precision. They honored every wish of ours without hesitation. The food options where plentiful and delicious. They accommodated any changes or requests we asked for. Our guests are still sending us texts, emails and Facebook posts about the food and selections. Everyone LOVED the duck meatballs, crepe station and of course the "Gold Coast" seafood table during the cocktail hour. The entrees warrant their own special mention. After the guests saying they couldn't possibly eat another thing after cocktail hour, the entrees came out and they were too good to pass up. Guests raved about every choice and some even ordered seconds of the truffle mashed potato side! My personal favorite was the miso glazed black cod, amazing! There was honestly nothing this venue could do wrong. We are so happy we chose the NYIT deSeversky mansion. We could not have pulled this all together and so perfectly without them. read more

If I could give it 10 stars I would. My wife and I got married here March of 2017 and loved everything about it. The staff was absolutely incredible! Everyone from the people setting up tables and chairs all the way up to Gina our "event specialist". Our maitre d' and bridal attendant (Jackie and Joan) were also incredible. Through your entire experience with them anytime we needed something we barely got two words out before someone was handing it too us. A wedding can be quite stressful for the bride and groom... the staff at this venue managed to bring down our stress level over and over again... the beauty of the venue speaks for itself so I won't even touch on that I just really want to tell everyone how great our experience was with every employee of de seversky. read more

Love this place. Beautiful place, friendly staff, good food, beautiful location for photography and big events! Highly recommend

Our wedding was Saturday May 12th, 2018 at the de Seversky Mansion, and it was truly everything we ever could have wanted and beyond! My husband and I had never heard of this venue before starting our research, but when we pulled up to visit in March 2017, we knew right away this was a very special place. This was the first venue we toured and the only one we truly seriously considered. The class, grace, and elegance of the mansion itself, the grounds, and the staff is unmatched. We worked closely with Rocio from start to finish - she is the definition of a patient, organized, and knowledgable sales and event professional! She was incredibly responsive to us, along with our families, and was extremely timely and thorough in all communication. We were so pleased to work with her and we also had the good fortune to communicate with other members of the deSeversky staff throughout our planning process and on the day of the wedding - all of whom were just as awesome (the chef, the amazing maitre'Ds - Jose and Jackie, my lovely bridal attendant Kim, among several others). This made all the difference on our big day, and during the months and days leading up to the wedding, as we knew we could count on them to answer any questions quickly and thoroughly. All of our vendors, including and especially our coordinator, Kelli Teglas, were delighted to work with the staff at this venue. The planning and vendor resources provided to us by the venue were priceless. Note that it's highly recommended and financially optimal to choose from the list of preferred florists - we worked with Diana and her team at Petals Floral and Party Design in Locust Valley. Look no further than them - Diana is amazing to work with, sweet, and so talented, and our flowers were to die for! We also opted for one of the recommended cake bakers - Wonderful Wedding Cakes in Locust Valley. Kristan was awesome to work with and accommodated every request we had for our cake, even those requests (Nutella, fresh raspberries) that other bakeries could not. If you can, be sure to attend the Bridal Show at the venue - this was our first time sampling the venue's food and we were blown away. This is not typical wedding food! It was clear from everything we tried at the Bridal Show and from our tasting, which we did in January 2018, that the level of technique, expertise, and sophistication the chef brings to the table is well beyond anything we could have asked for. The same chef who prepared our tasting worked with us to assemble our menu, and he was the same chef present on our wedding day. The quality and beauty of the food didn't waiver one bit. The food at our wedding was abundant and varied, but there weren't piles of it, like you might see elsewhere. It didn't look or feel cheap or ridiculous in it's volume. It was presented in the most beautiful way possible. Our many special requests related to food and drink (royal wedding inspired welcome drinks, customized cuts of meat, specific flavor profiles for our desserts) were graciously accommodated. This goes without saying that virtually ALL of our requests for specifics were met and exceeded. Everything from the bridal suite, to the enclosed glass room for indoor ceremonies, to the grand piano, to the fountains, to the incredible landscaping, to the proximity to the city and our other vendors made this the perfect place to hold our wedding. We cannot say enough about this beautiful place and their amazing staff! read more

My husband & I attended a wedding here yesterday and the food was alright ( the food was cold because the doors were open in 45 degree weather), but the ambience was beautiful. We were freezing during the entire outdoor ceremony. But it was beautiful so we didn't mind being cold. But the bottom line is, there wasn't enough room for the guests. We stood the entire time squished against a hallway for cocktail hour (which was over 2 hours long), we were able to sit for the main course but we were freezing in a glass room away from the main area where the bride & groom were. We ( us & 5 other tables) couldn't see anything Bc there was a brick wall separating us from the rest of the party. I think they just really couldn't accommodate the number of guests that were present. We were then corralled out of the greenhouse where we ate our dinner. Next we went to the ballroom where, again, we had to stand against a wall as the bride & groom entered the room. It was very poorly executed as there were not enough tables & chairs for the masses. This all may have been lees noticeable if the cocktail hour wasn't so long or if there was dancing this entire time. The only time dancing took place was in the ballroom where everyone squished in as the final room we went to. I'm guessing the bride & groom booked with them, then kept inviting guests. There were at least 200- 250 guests. This venue should have limited the guests total to 150 guests. This place would have been perfect for 150 guests. It was very beautiful, but just not able to accommodate that size party. read more

I must say that I am surprised at the wonderful ratings this place received. First off, there should be clear signs for you to follow, since it is right on the NYIT campus. The invitations only gave the address , and both phone and car gps took us to the wrong campus. After we circled around for about 20 minutes, I said to my husband, "one more try, and my check is going in the mail!" When we finally arrived, it looked more like we were visiting someone's home, which was nice. What I disliked most was that there were only a few tables to sit at for the cocktail hour. If you enjoy standing up to eat, then you'll be fine. I also didn't like that the food was scattered into 2 different rooms, and the bar was yet in another room. After cocktail hour, we sat in the main room for dinner. After dinner we were told we had to move again to another area for cake and coffee. Once again, not enough tables to sit. By this time I was ready to leave. The food was really tasteless, but I was still willing to give the desert a fair chance. Again, it was a disappointment. To sum it up, the place is cute for a very small gathering, food is nothing to rave about. Find yourself a better place for a wedding. read more