I just had my wedding here on 11/10/19. I wish everyone could get married here and have the experience I did. First off, the place is insanely gorgeous on its own. But the staff doesn't let the place speak for itself, the care and love they put into making Coindre Hall shine is amazing. Getting married in the fall we weren't sure if we could have an outdoor ceremony, last minute we did and the employees were out there leaf blowing away to make it perfect. If the seperate dancing and dining makes you nervous (I cerainly was) don't worry! I got so many compliments on how nice it was to have a quite place to relax and the dance floor was still PACKED all night. Second, the food was amazing. I have very picky family and they are still telling me how good the food was. Saving the best for last, John our maitre d'. After reading all the glowing reviews of John I thought i knew what to expect but he blew us away. He went above and beyond what we could have imagined. He was everywhere. My FIL was ill and needed to sit often, he was joking that John must have pulled chairs out of his pocket because he always had a place for him to sit. I can't express how happy we are that he was part of our day. He took all the stress and guess work out of it, the day went smoother than I could have imagined. My now husband is very hard to impress, and he is still raving over how great John is. You are in amazing hands.
Corinne O.
John Schlenke and his staff members are the absolute best. They truly made our wedding amazing and it was absolutely flawless. At the end of the night, our guests were asking how we found the venue and were raving about everything from the venue to the food to the courteous staff members! We chose this location because it was so unique and we were sold once John took us on a tour of the place. We had the entire place to ourselves and it was really spacious. We loved the history behind it and we were going for a unique/vintage/elegant feel so this place was perfect for us. We opted for the wedding package and were so incredibly pleased with all the vendors. We worked with Amanda from Village Florists, AJ from Absolute Entertainment, Pat from Mark of Elegance, John from Park Ave Studio and Rolling Pin Bakery. The flowers were created exactly as we envisioned, the music playlist had everyone dancing on the dance floor all night long, the limo driver was very punctual and friendly, the photographer was incredibly professional and knew of all the right places to take pictures, and the cake was beautifully made and tasted delicious. I can’t thank everyone enough! This is the first time I have ever given an online review. Our wedding was two days ago and I just felt the need to write a review to share my experience with all the newly engaged couples out there looking for a venue in Long Island. I will just say that John helped us so much and took so much weight off of our shoulders. He truly made this wedding happen and this experience would have been totally different without him by our side. I would highly highly highly recommend this venue to anyone! Thank you to John and his team!
Hanna S.
Coindre hall was an amazing place to get married. John and his staff work so hard to make sure everyone feels taken care of and happy. The venue is beautiful and unique which we loved! Our wedding was near Christmas and the hall was decorated beautifully. The food was great and everyone was so impressed by the uniqueness of the venue. We loved how the dancing and dining were separate but also connected so the guests who didn’t want to dance could actually hold conversations but still be a part of the party. John really goes above and beyond and we cannot say enough wonderful things about him.
Mariel M.
My husband and I had our wedding at Coindre Hall on 11/2/19. It went as smoothly as I could have ever imagine, which was in large part to the amazing Lessings team at Coindre Hall! When we first went to see it when choosing venues we met with Dan who was knowledgeable and friendly. We were able to book during the off season and got an amazing deal that was a very reasonable price and included so many great local vendors. Then once we booked and got to planning, we worked with John who walked us through everything ahead of time. I cannot express in words just how great John Schlenke and his team were, both before and during. Everyone was lovely, helpful, and flexible. The day of John and George ran things to perfection. They not only were able to accommodate all our requests, but they were able to anticipate all our needs which really helped to keep everything moving along. Even though it was a little cold, because it was still nice weather, we choose to have our ceremony out front of the building. I really appreciate that they let me decide that morning if we would have the ceremony inside or outside. It took of the pressure of having to make plans in advance and worry about weather. The ceremony was beautiful and they literally rolled out the white carpet. The reception was equally lovely. Everything about the venue is beautiful and classy, so we didn't need to add too much additional decoration, just some extra flowers and pictures on the mantles. Lessings doesn't do what I think of as a traditional catering tasting, they have these group events that you can attend, so I was a bit nervous about the food since I didn't get to taste it all. That being said, the food was really good and more than abundant (as was the alcohol!). Also, we had several guests with dietary restrictions, and since all the food is made to order they are able to accommodate all requests. Overall the Lessings team at Coindre Hall did an amazing job and I would absolutely recommend this venue!
Alexandra K.
Our mini wedding was simply amazing. Even though it was a wedding of 10, the team at Coindre Hall made us all feel like celebrities. They were over the moon accommodating from planning to the wedding itself. John and George went above and beyond- special touches everywhere and super attentive. I’m so grateful to them and to Lessings/Coindre Hall for being the only accommodating venue we found during the pandemic and for making our day just magical and safe. Thank you John and George :-) I can’t wait to throw another celebration through Lessings! Cheers!!
Daniella S.
We had the most amazing experience getting married here. Not only is the venue absolutely stunning but John and his staff are unbelievable. He made sure everything was taken care of so we didn't have a care in the world on the night of our wedding. He took time to meet with us on multiple occasions and hash out all the details. The food was absolutely incredible as well!Mirabelle restaurant is the caterer for the venue and everything we ate was perfection. Guests were so so happy with the food and service. I can't thank John enough! As for the venue itself, who doesn't want to get married in a French chateau? You get the whole venue to yourself and guests can wander through the many rooms and both floors, as well as go outside. And the best part-they are dog friendly and our two dogs were able to stay upstairs in the bridal suite after the ceremony! We loved everything about Coindre Hall and highly recommend it!
Lindsey D.
I just had my wedding at this venue and WOW, it totally exceeded my expectations! When we initially went for a tour, my now husband and I fell in love with the history behind the venue as well as the French inspired architecture. The venue and decor is unique and enchanting and provides beautiful scenery and spaces for amazing photo ops. With that said, John who is the maitre d' is absolutely amazing and goes above and beyond to make sure your day is exactly what you envision and as smooth as possible. John really was key in making our wedding go exactly as planned. He was always very clear and transparent regarding details and what to expect, he was always easy to reach whenever we had any questions or concerns and always made us feel at ease. Our wedding went off without a hitch and John was on top of everything from start to finish!! The staff at Coindre Hall overall is amazing! We received so many compliments regarding the venue, the food was amazing as well, our guests loved the food!! The Chateau at Coindre Hall is the perfect venue for any size wedding, we wish we could relive our wedding day all over again!!
Margaret M.
John was calm and collected and everything seemed to flow super easily. Everyone had a great time! My bridal attendant was the absolute best. She always made sure I had everything I needed. She was absolute perfect and excellent at her job. The venue looked so beautiful with my light decor. Everyone had a blast. It was really the best day!
Melissa N.
From start to finish , superb care taken by the entire staff, led By maitre d John Schlenke. Breathtaking and scenic. The chateau is beautiful with numerous spots for picture taking. Decor, food, vendors , all superb. Menu planning and invaluable advice every step of the way. You won’t be disappointed !
Patti C.
We had the most perfect wedding at Coindre Hall! We had our wedding in August 2021- we were looking for a venue that was unique and wasn't a typical country club or banquet hall, but that was also still affordable for Long Island. We loved the idea of an old mansion / castle type of venue. Coindre Hall is a hidden gem! A huge part of why our wedding day was so perfect was because of John, the maître d'- he truly goes above and beyond. We live in Boston, so John was super flexible about working with our schedules during the wedding planning, and he allowed us to come see the venue with family multiple times before our wedding day, always patiently answering all of our questions and talking us through everything. He was always super responsive over email as well. The day of the wedding, the weather was touch and go, but John allowed us to make the final call to have the ceremony outdoors, and it thankfully ended up being perfect. And if the dancing and dining being in different rooms during the reception makes you worried that no one will dance- don't worry! John and our band were excellent about ushering people into the dancing room. Coindre Hall is run by Lessings, so the food and service was excellent as well. You are in amazing hands with John and the Coindre Hall staff!
Lindsay B.
This venue was perfect for our small summer wedding. It was more than enough space and the staff was extremely accommodating. John was a joy to work with and was really attentive to our needs. I can not say enough good things about them.
Celestina M.
My husband and I had our dream wedding there. I have always loved the location as I grew up in Huntington, in person it’s incredible. I love the horse shoe shape and the separated ballrooms for dining and dancing. It made conversation much easier without sacrificing the party atmosphere. My guests raved about the food (highly recommend the swordfish and duck breast). The wedding package Lessing’s offer was a life saver as we planned in about 9 months. At the heart of this is John and his staff. He is incredibly attentive and really listens. We had a lot of ideas including lawn games, having craft beer kegs delivered, and mochi donuts; John helped us nail all those details. He made suggestions that made the day smooth, and was thoughtful. He even brought my husband pie instead of cake because John remembered we mentioned that he doesn’t like cake. John is great at communication, acts as your day of coordinator, and really was the catalyst that made our day so incredible
Jessica M.
If you are looking for a timeless, unique, and gorgeous location, you should definitely check this venue out! From the very beginning, John was amazing. He quickly responded to each and every email and phone call to help create our perfect day. We had some people drop last minute due to COVID and he was very flexible with meeting our minimum. I really wanted to get married outside. It was drizzling and raining on and off as we were trying to take pictures before the ceremony. John went above and beyond and set up both inside and outside so that we could have a backup plan if needed. The weather ended up holding out during the ceremony!! There were some decorations I did not love at the venue and John moved/got rid of whatever I wanted. He was so helpful and did a great job adding the decorations I had around the venue. All of our guests ranted about the food. My family is very picky, but they all had nothing but great things to say! We booked when they still had their old menu. They changed menus before we got married and gave us the choice between the two. We went with the old menu since we felt it had better options and gave us more food during the cocktail hour. I am a vegetarian and John tried to be accommodating. However, I was extremely disappointed in the vegetarian entree that was served. I picked the cauliflower steak as the vegetarian option, but it was just roasted cauliflower with the sides! Myself and my vegetarian guests ended up just getting a plate full of veggies for dinner. It was not an actual entree for any night, especially a wedding. We were assured the chefs had experience with vegetarian and even vegan guests.I was embarrassed that my vegetarian guests were served that at my wedding. We added on an Asian Station during the cocktail hour and the food was to die for! Everyone loved it so much. It was definitely worth adding. We also added a Churro Exit Station. We were very upset and do NOT recommend adding this station. The churros tasted good but my parents saw the man running the station on his cell phone. This is unacceptable. We paid extra for this station and he was on his phone and not advertising it to guests as they were leaving. My parents saw guests walk past him without knowing we had churros and my parents had to tell guests about it. Had they not been there at that time, those guests would have left without receiving a churro. Also, when he was not on his cell phone my husband & I saw him just standing there and again not saying anything to the guests as they walked past him. He should have let the guests know what was being served. We paid extra for this station and many guests walked right past him and left without knowing about the churros.
Nicole M.
Perfect wedding of my dreams! I couldn't have asked for anything better! My husband and I got married at Chateau at Coindre Hall in August 2022. The mansion itself is beautiful and unique, definitely different from other more typical wedding venues, and I had so many guests tell me how memorable my wedding was. The food is absolutely delicious, for both appetizers and main dishes. I had a few guests that had to take the main dishes to go, since they filled up too hard on the excellent appetizers. As for the actual event, trust me when I say that maitre d' John will take care of you. He will call your wedding "his wedding," and he will treat it that way. He will make sure everything runs smoothly. If you're clueless about weddings (like me), he will guide you AND your entire wedding party through it. It will give you a peace of mind to be able to relax, knowing that John is running your wedding. On my wedding day, my florist forgot to drop off flower petals for my 4 flower girls. We found this out about an hour before the ceremony. John casually said, "Don't worry about it," and I still have no idea how, but he had procured flower petals somewhere for my flower girls! John will make sure that the bride and groom gets to eat, rest, and have a great time. As a bride, I was getting way too stressed out during the wedding planning process that I wasn't sure if I would have a good time at the wedding. I can now say that my wedding day was the best day of my life!
Michelle K.
Absolutely Magical!!! John and his staff were amazing!! I can’t say enough great things about John! He truly made every single part of the wedding perfect and stressless!!!Nicole was wonderful with all the details in setting up. Emily was so amazing in helping my daughter all day and the bridal party with pictures and everything! I highly recommend coindre if you want the best venue experience!!
Sue G.
How long do you need to prepare for your wedding? If you have John and his team, you only need one month! Can you believe it?! We just had our wedding last weekend and it was so beautiful…the service was magical! Chateau at Coindre Hall reminds us of Disney worlds’ Cinderella’s castle at first sight! It’s unique style and real historical elements just adds so much more character to our story! We and the venue are so lucky to have the Maitre d’ John, who’s so caring, personable and calming. John and the staff were vital in our successful wedding and the reason we were able to stay calm. John’s expertise and genuine thoughtfulness was consistent. He gave us many planning tips & insightful inspiration. He has great aesthetic taste and was very organized, so John was always on top of the planning process. And on the big day, he and the staff helped us a lot by maintaining our guests and coordinating events. We got tons of compliments on how smooth and intimate the wedding was. There was no rush, no pause, and the day went by so quickly. The food at our wedding day was delicious! We loved all our selections (bacon scallops, sushi station, roast chicken, lamp chop, duck breast, sea bass and more) and wish we could devoured more if not in our fitted gowns and tuxedo. The chefs designed each dishes well, which made it even more memorable. Thank you John and the rolling pin bakery for helping us creating our dream cake that we’ve always wanted. Schedule a visit and you will love it!
Ray
Coindre Hall was the perfect wedding venue. This venue has impressive history built into it and is vastly different than the catering halls on Long Island. Having the dancing separate from dinner was perfect. Cocktail hour was spectacular. John puts his heart and soul into this, as well as the rest of the staff. John was extremely helpful and really takes the time to make sure your wedding is everything you dreamed of. We had a December wedding and the mansion was so beautiful decorated for the Holidays and had such an old world charm that is so unique. We had a piano player at cocktail hour and a live painter. I could never imagine getting married anywhere but Coindre Hall. John and Team - thank you for the wedding of my dreams.
Arielle W.
Where do we start? From the moment we set foot in the foyer, we knew Coindre Hall was IT. Yes, it’s a Lessing’s venue, aka a very well-known hospitality group across the Island. And, yes, we ended up selecting their “all-inclusive” wedding package, but our experience was far from “cookie cutter.” From the moment we walked in, John greeted us with a smile and enthusiasm, and his attention to detail and his knowledge of the property and how to run our event from top to bottom are unmatched. First, we loved that we got to get married in such a beautiful, romantic, historic waterfront venue – Coindre Hall truly is a hidden gem and I’m so surprised people don’t know about it or haven’t been to more events here. The venue also offers you the opportunity to have your ceremony and reception on premises, indoors or outdoors, and only hosts one event at a time, so you will never be short-changed when it comes to service and attention. Second, we know some people don’t love that the venue is broken up into several different spaces, particularly the dance floor being in a separate room from the dining tables, but boy did this work out LIKE A DREAM! We could dance our hearts out AND hear our guests and ourselves when we talked. It was so nice to take a breather from dancing with some peace and quiet. Yet, you could still hear any and every announcement our MC made all night long. Finally, the food and service were truly outstanding! The food preparation is done/overseen by the same chef as the Three Village Inn (hint: if you want to do a “tasting,” go have lunch or a date night there!) and WOW! Everything was DELICIOUS! We served a wide variety of dishes between cocktail hour and the reception and everything was so flavorful and prepared to perfection. The real stars here were John and the Coindre Hall staff! Even two weeks later, we have people telling, texting, and posting about how much fun they had and telling us it was the best wedding they’ve ever been to. We are thrilled with the choice we made with Coindre Hall!
Morgan M.
We had our wedding ceremony and reception at Coindre Hall on October 25 and wanted to thank John Schlenke and the rest of the staff at Coindre Hall for making our dream come true. The venue itself is unique and absolutely gorgeous, which is exactly what we wanted - not your cookie cutter Long Island wedding hall, but an actual landmark with beautiful views of the harbor in the back. Our guests appreciated the venue too and many commented on what a beautiful choice of venue we made. But most importantly, we would like to praise our maitre'd, John, for his hard work and patience in making sure all our wishes were accommodated and making our big day run smoothly. From our first meeting, John assured us we were in good hands and he delivered on his promise. He listened to our requests, took notes and turned them into reality. Even though we had a lot of non traditional ideas for our wedding and were very particular about details, he didn't discourage us or try to force his vision on us but rather did everything he could to make it happen the way we wanted it, and it paid off - we ended up having a great party and best memories! John was responsive to our emails and calls from the moment we booked until the day of the wedding and was flexible about last minute guest list and seat assignment changes, which we really appreciated. The food was fantastic as well and we've got a number of compliments from our guests about the food.
Maria L.
We had our ceremony and reception at Coindre Hall on 9/5/15. First of all, John (the Maitre d') is AMAZING! He is the nicest guy and loves weddings and Coindre Hall. He truly wants your wedding day to be perfect and works so hard to ensure that it is. He worked closely with us during the 1.5 years leading up to our wedding. I emailed him countless times and he was always so prompt to respond and very patient and helpful. He helps make all of your dreams/ideas come true. John was so great on our wedding day. He was so organized and had every moment planned so that we didn't have to worry about anything. He worked very well with our other vendors and ensured that everything went smoothly. I really can't say enough about how wonderful John is! The weather on our wedding day was absolutely perfect and the front lawn was beautiful for the ceremony. Coindre Hall is a perfect wedding venue! It is unique, stunning and has so much charm. I loved having different areas for each part of the wedding: outside for the ceremony, the cocktail hour rooms, the dining room and the ballroom. This allows people to explore this beautiful building and not be stuck in one room all night, yet it still feels very intimate. There is only one wedding per day, so you get the venue all to yourself. I used the bridal suite to get ready with my bridesmaids. My husband and I did our "first look" in the courtyard. It was the perfect setting and our photos and video look amazing. There are so many great photo opportunities at Coindre Hall. Our photographer was able to get so many great shots. The reception was so much fun! The staff is amazing and worked so hard throughout the night. The catering is provided by Three Village Inn and the food was so delicious. Our guests loved the food and no one went hungry. There is so much food between the cocktail hour, dinner and dessert. I could go on and on about how great this venue is. Every guest said it was the best venue and wedding they have ever been to. I highly recommend Coindre Hall!
Kimberly S.