Sand Castle

What Sand Castle does

Sand Castle is a privately held, single-location luxury wedding venue operating on a four-acre private estate at 505 Franklin Avenue, Franklin Square, Long Island, New York. Founded in 1994 and structured as a New York LLC, the business hosts one wedding at a time across indoor (Grand Ballroom with chandeliers and a glass atrium) and outdoor (gazebo, pond with waterfall, landscaped gardens, grand staircase) ceremony and reception spaces. It serves couples from Long Island, Queens, Brooklyn, the Bronx, Suffolk County, and Garden City, with a 150-guest minimum per booking. Differentiated amenities include bridal suites equipped with close-circuit live feed monitors that broadcast cocktail hour and reception footage in real time.

The company monetizes through all-inclusive wedding packages that bundle venue access, decorations, Rolls-Royce transportation, open bar, wedding cake and desserts, linens, uplighting, smoke effects, ice sculpture, ceremony setup, and two bridal suites into a single per-event contract. Pricing is not publicly disclosed and is gated behind a contact-information form. Revenue is generated per event under what the source describes as a multi-year contract structure, with go-to-market executed through venue tours, the company website (sandcastlevenue.com), phone inquiries, and listings on WeddingWire, The Knot, and Restaurant Guru. Marketing emphasizes nearly 1,000 five-star Google reviews, WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards in 2019 and 2020, and a curated vendor referral network covering entertainment, floristry, photography, transportation, and hotel accommodations.

The operational team includes Executive Chef John Arenth, Director Mohamed, two Maître Ds, two bridal attendants, and one server per table per wedding, against a stated headcount band of 11-50 employees. No funding rounds, investors, subsidiaries, M&A activity, patents, or formal certifications are disclosed. The business operates exclusively in the wedding vertical with no secondary event line of business, and its primary competitive advantages rest on three decades of brand equity, exclusive single-event hosting, and an integrated vendor ecosystem rather than on proprietary technology.

Name

Sand Castle

Legal name

Sand Castle

Website

https://sandcastlevenue.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1994

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Sand Castle is a privately held Long Island wedding venue on a four-acre private estate in Franklin Square, NY, hosting one wedding at a time with all-inclusive packages for couples across the New York metro area.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Wedding Venue Services

NAICS

Food Service Contractors (722310)

SIC

Hotels, Rooming Houses, Camps & Other Lodging Places (7000)

akta.pro primary industry

Day-Of / Month-Of Wedding Coordination (HSACABAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Wedding & Reception Catering (HSACAGAD), Reception Planning & Guest Experience (Seating, Favors, Hospitality) (HSACABAM), Wedding Budgeting, Timeline & Logistics Management (HSACABAI), Ceremony Planning & Officiant Coordination (HSACABAL), Wedding Travel & Guest Accommodation Coordination (HSACABAN)

Keywords

• Wedding venue services
• Event catering
• Bridal event hosting
• Private event banquet
• Luxury wedding venue

Headquarters

HQ city

Franklin Square

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Wedding Venue and Event Services: Sand Castle generates revenue through one-time event bookings for weddings. Each booking includes an all-inclusive package covering venue access, catering, decorations, transportation (Rolls-Royce), open bar, wedding cake, desserts, linens, uplighting, smoke effects, ice sculpture, ceremony setup, and bridal suites. Revenue is generated per-event with a minimum of 150 guests required per booking.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Sand Castle is a private four-acre wedding and event venue on Long Island that hosts one wedding at a time, providing all-inclusive packages that bundle the venue, indoor ballroom and outdoor ceremony spaces, catering, open bar, decorations, transportation (Rolls-Royce), ice sculptures, smoke effects, uplighting, bridal suites, and event coordination. The venue's primary product is a curated wedding day experience delivered by an in-house team led by Executive Chef John Arenth and supported by Maître Ds, bridal attendants, and per-table servers.

Product overview

Sand Castle is a single Long Island wedding venue offering an all-inclusive, one-wedding-per-day experience. The core offering is their wedding venue services featuring the Grand Ballroom for receptions, outdoor ceremony spaces (gazebo, pond with waterfall, landscaped gardens, and Four Season Glass Atrium), cocktail hour experiences, and bridal suites with live feed monitors. Their all-inclusive package bundles decorations, Rolls-Royce transportation, Chef John Arenth's award-winning cuisine, open bar, wedding cake, desserts, linens, uplighting, smoke effects, ice sculptures, ceremony setup, and two bridal suites together as a unified offering.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Wedding Venue Services All-inclusive wedding venue service hosting one event per day on a four-acre private estate in Franklin Square, NY, offering indoor and outdoor ceremony spaces, cocktail hour, ballroom reception, and full event coordination for couples across the New York metro area. Founded in 1994 with 30+ years of operating history.
• Grand Ballroom Reception Luxurious indoor reception space featuring stone pillars, elegant chandeliers, high ceilings, and a spacious dance floor for wedding celebrations, located within the Sand Castle estate.
• Outdoor Wedding Ceremony Locations Scenic outdoor wedding ceremony venues including a gazebo, pond with waterfall, landscaped gardens, grand staircase, and Four Season Glass Atrium on the Sand Castle estate.
• All-Inclusive Wedding Package Comprehensive wedding package bundling decorations, Rolls-Royce transportation, high-end menu, open bar, wedding cake, desserts, linens, uplighting, smoke effects, ice sculpture, ceremony setup, scenic grounds, photo opportunities, and two bridal suites; requires a minimum of 150 guests per booking.
• Wedding Cuisine and Catering Service Award-winning on-site catering and culinary service prepared by Executive Chef John Arenth and an elite culinary team, accommodating gluten-free, vegetarian, vegan, kosher, halal, and special dietary requirements as part of the wedding package.
• Bridal Suites with Live Feed Monitors Two luxurious bridal suites equipped with close-circuit live feed monitors that broadcast cocktail hour and reception in real time, allowing couples to watch the celebration unfold while preparing; each suite includes a private buffet station, mini bar, and personal safe.
• Wedding Cocktail Hour Experience Luxurious cocktail reception featuring award-winning cuisine, top-shelf beverages, gourmet stations, ice sculptures, and elegant ambiance as part of the all-inclusive wedding event.

Named customers8 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• Genesis EventsminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRecommended entertainment vendor for weddings at Sand Castle, providing DJ services and event entertainment. Contact: 516.233.2337.
• Events by Maria LominorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRecommended florist vendor providing floral arrangements for weddings. Contact: 516.902.0178.
• NYC Flower ProjectminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAlternative floral vendor recommendation for wedding flowers and arrangements.
• Déjà Vu StudiosminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRecommended photography and videography vendor. Contact: 516.248.9600.
• Tino Photography & VideographyminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRecommended photography and videography vendor featured on venue's vendor list. Contact: 646.210.2446.
• Patken PhotographerminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRecommended photography vendor for wedding photography services.
• Camelot Limos & Party BusesminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRecommended limousine transportation service for wedding guests.
• Holiday Inn WestburyminorOthersRecommended hotel for out-of-town wedding guests. Contact: 516.997.5000.
• Homewood Suites Carle PlaceminorOthersRecommended hotel accommodation for wedding guests.
• La Quinta Garden CityminorOthersRecommended hotel for wedding guest accommodations.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Oheka Castle: Iconic luxury Long Island wedding estate hosting one event at a time with high-end all-inclusive packages. Directly comparable exclusivity model and premium price point.
• Jericho Terrace: Long Island wedding venue with ballrooms, gardens, and full-service event coordination. Comparable all-inclusive wedding packages for the same NYC metro couple base.
• Crest Hollow Country Club: Long Island country club wedding venue with full-service catering, ballrooms, and ceremony gardens. Comparable all-inclusive offering and premium Long Island positioning.
• The Water's Edge: Long Island waterfront wedding venue with all-inclusive catering, ceremony, and reception services. Comparable bundled offering and target Long Island/NYC couple demographic.
• Russo's on the Bay: Long Island waterfront wedding venue offering all-inclusive packages and one-event-at-a-time exclusivity. Directly comparable geography, customer segment (NYC/LI couples), and bundled service model.
• The Venetian Catering: New York-area wedding venue and catering hall offering all-inclusive wedding packages with ballroom and ceremony space. Comparable product, bundle, and minimum-guest model.
• The Inn at New Hyde Park: Long Island wedding venue specializing in large all-inclusive wedding packages with minimum guest counts. Directly comparable bundle structure and target customer.
• Chateau Briand: Long Island wedding venue offering indoor/outdoor ceremony spaces, ballroom receptions, and full-service catering. Closely comparable product mix and exclusivity-driven positioning.

Broad incumbents

• The Garden City Hotel: Established Long Island hotel with extensive wedding and event facilities. Competes for the same wedding clientele but offers lodging and broader amenities beyond a dedicated wedding venue.
• Oheka Castle Hotel & Estate: Historic luxury estate that operates both as a hotel and a wedding venue. Comparable Long Island exclusivity and luxury positioning, with broader lodging/event capabilities than a dedicated wedding venue.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/sandcastlevenue
• Instagraminstagram.com/sandcastlevenue
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/sand-castle-inc

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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