Solé East Resort

ess than a month. The food was outstanding, the service was above and beyond and the setting was picture perfect. Our intimate ceremony was held down a nature trail on their yoga deck, followed by a great cocktail hour amongst their beautiful gardens. Fresh and local ingredients were the focus of an unforgettable three course dinner under the stars and provided a flawless meat and dairy free menu to suit our preferences. It was an exquisite setting with delicious food and the most attentive staff. Our guests could not say enough about how great the food was. In addition to Solé being a perfect and picturesque setting for a wedding, our family and loved ones were able to stay the weekend at the resort which made for an extended special time together. We couldn’t be happier in choosing Solé East. During a time when we thought we would have to sacrifice by holding our wedding during a pandemic, we got everything we could have dreamed of and more.

of their lives! Many guests commented that it felt like staying in a big beach house with all of our loved ones. The grounds are magical, the food is delicious, the staff is great, and the wedding was everything we dreamed of.

c.). The venue itself is beautiful. From cocktail hour in the gardens, to dancing in the tent and ending the night with s’mores by the fire pit, everything was perfect. We loved that our signature cocktail was passed around to all the guests when they arrived. They were beautifully garnished and the passed appetizers were delicious. Our guests were so impressed with dinner as well. It was fresh, delicious and just as yummy as when we had our wedding tasting. We had the best night and we are so glad that we chose to do it at Sole. We did not feel the “wedding stress” at all thanks to Cindi and Sue. We highly recommend Sole to any couples planning on getting married in Montauk. We have been back a couple times since and we are so glad that we have such a special place to continue to visit and relive the memories.

t the Backyard restaurant, etc.) The garden is absolutely breathtaking and the perfect size such that the ceremony, cocktail hour and reception feel like separate areas but naturally flow from one to the other. Cindi and Sue were also professional, responsive and easy to work with in the months leading up to the wedding and on the big day! Picking Sole East was one of the best decisions we made in our wedding planning.

ho stayed right on the property, remarked that our wedding was one of the nicest they have ever attended. While we decided to have our ceremony at the Montauk Lighthouse, it is an option to have your ceremony right on property . There was a beautiful flow to the entire day, drinks flowed from start to finish and the food at our cocktail hour and dinner was both delicious and plentiful. Cindi was on hand all day making sure everything flowed flawlessly. Being able to seamlessly transition into the hotel restaurant from our reception tent for the after party was amazing, with our guests just walking across the lawn to get there! Our DJ was able to set up a second set of turn tables earlier in the day so that there was no delay in the after party music. All of our vendors loved working with the Sole team , our photographer loved the grounds which offered a perfect backdrop for our pictures and the florist remarked that working in such a beautiful venue made her job easier. If you are planning a wedding in Montauk Sole East Resort is the place to go. I highly recommend !

re process. Through all the emails/ calls with our family and various vendors, the walkthrough and tasting, to the weekend and event itself, Cindi and Sue went above and beyond to make sure we were happy, the vendors were informed, and that our guests were taken care of. Having the ceremony, cocktail hour, reception, and after-party on the sole grounds made everything super simple and (relatively) stress free. We received many complements on how everything flowed seamlessly and how the general vibe enabled everyone to let loose and really enjoy the night/weekend. We also received a number of complements on how fresh and tasty the food tasted and how wonderful the service was. The staff in general were super helpful throughout the weekend in terms of ensuring the grounds were setup to be taken advantage of- e.g. firewood ready for late night s’mores, giant games on the lawns, heated pool, etc. Overall, a very well-run operation, friendly staff that went above and beyond, and beautiful grounds. It was a perfect weekend!

made it feel like a special weekend rather than just a one day event. The grounds of Sole East are gorgeous, and when we finally arrived at our wedding day, seeing everything set up exceeded our expectations. We had about 170 guests and opted for the larger tent and larger dance floor, and it was perfect. It never felt crowded, it didn't feel empty, no one ever waited for drinks, and everyone danced and had a great time. Sue and Cindi were great. We probably sent them 1 million emails and they were able to sift through them and answer us on all the important details. The day of coordination was great as everything ran seamlessly and if anything went wrong we certainly never noticed. We highly recommend this venue if you love the idea of an outdoor wedding!

plus too. Unlike other wedding venues, the food here is SO fresh and doesn't feel factory made/lesser quality for a wedding. All of our guests were raving about the food the next day. The staff is also amazing and so helpful throughout the planning process and especially day of. We felt like royalty that weekend and it was all bc of the amazing staff. Our wedding went off without a hitch and it was better than we ever could have imagined it to be. Sole East is the PERFECT place for a Montauk wedding and your expectations will be blown away.

rty could just keep on flowing all evening. Most of our guests were able to stay on site, and those that didn’t could gather in the restaurant or by the pool before the ceremony. There was never any downtime between the ceremony, the cocktail hour, dinner and the after party. The staff and service were also excellent. There was a rough storm the night before the wedding, but the staff worked hard all morning to return the grounds to beautiful condition. All of our guests raved about the food during the cocktail hour and the reception. Cindi and Sue were the main point of contacts and they were extremely helpful throughout the entire wedding process. We ended up using them as our day of coordinator and felt that they stayed on top of everything all day, and handled a number of last minute accommodations given we had uncertain weather. We received tons of compliments about the property and how beautiful it was (it photographed beautifully as well). I would highly recommend Sole East for anyone looking to get married out in MTK.

. Bartenders, waiters, waitresses etc all were professional, friendly and always available to assist. The management team was superb; knowledgeable and helpful throughout the entire process. We would highly recommend Sole East to anyone considering an outdoor wedding; we could not have asked for a better overall experience!

different events they could supply us and our guests with. Working with Sue and Cindi was a pleasure. They were very attentive and responded quickly. My guests were very pleased with their weekend stay. The groomsman had a great place to get ready, eat, and enjoy quality bonding time before the wedding in their multipurpose room, and some family and friends enjoyed a brunch there the day after the wedding. (People were raving about the muffins.) Everything was great, besides the weather, but no one seemed to care. The staff was extremely helpful and nice. Tom, was very attentive to our needs and put any and all worries at bay. I really appreciated the hotel allowing us to go with the flow with taking some pictures at their location. It was kind of a last minute deal with the weather with us not being able to go to the bluffs at Camp Hero. But the photographers loved the grounds and said it was a perfect backdrop for our first look and a few photos between the rain drops. Sole East was wonderful to work with throughout the whole wedding process. I would highly recommend this location. We are hoping to go back to enjoy a weekend as newlyweds. OR perhaps an anniversary trip with some family or friends to celebrate the magic that happened.

had the perfect mix of what we were looking for: a beachy/boho vibe that still felt elevated enough to have black tie optional, a space that our wedding guests could easily take over for a whole weekend as a home base, and a venue that could accommodate both the ceremony, reception and after party without having to move our guests in between. We knew that if the weather was on our side, having a mix of an outdoor ceremony/cocktail hour followed by the reception under a beautiful tent would be our ideal set up. And lucky for us, we got 75 and sunny in June! We had a wedding planner, but it was great to have both Sue (our day to day) as well as Cindi (the owner, with her husband) readily available. Sue was extremely responsive all year round with requests and questions, and helped us navigate the rentals, tent, and day of logistics with our planner. Mike and I came out in the Fall before SE closed for the season to do our tasting, and Cindi and Dave hosted us for the tasting meal at their home in Montauk which was really special. The weekend of, our event went off without a hitch. Having the hotel bar was great for all of our friends and family as they arrived Thursday and as a spot to hang after our rehearsal dinner Friday night. Saturday morning, my bridesmaids and I did a private yoga class at a beautiful overlook in the woods on Sole’s property. Sue and Cindi helped coordinate the mats and details. I rented out an additional large space at the hotel to get my hair and makeup done with my bridesmaids - and I highly recommend this if you have a larger group and need extra space to get ready. The guys got ready in our bridal suite which worked out great. We did our first look and initial pics before the ceremony at Sole and then at a spot out near Ditch, but the Sole grounds were so beautiful in June with all of the flowers and greenery and are some of my favorites. Our ceremony was under Sole’s “wedding tree” which made for some amazing pictures, and then everyone made their way to cocktail hour right under the trees on the hill. We included one of Sole’s extra food stations which was a great add-on, and all of the passed apps were amazing! Definitely get the lobster rolls - big hit. The reception was under a beautiful sails cloth tent that fit perfectly on Sole’s grounds. The shrubs make it very unique and didn’t interrupt the layout at all. We opted for a long wooden table for the wedding party and rounds for the guests which looked great. A real highlight on Sole’s part was the dinner. The steak and fish were spot on, and all the veggies were so fresh. The pasta was a huge hit - and doing it all family style was the best! The rest of the night was a whirlwind of amazing dance floor moments, toasts, photo booth pics, and more dancing (our live band was awesome!). We ended with an after party at the hotel bar, coupled with s’mores by the fire pit and tacos via a truck we brought it (which Sue and Cindi were awesome about regarding the truck logistics!) Overall, Sole East was the perfect choice. We had a campus feel for the weekend, the surroundings/grounds were beautiful, and working with Sue and Cindi was great. We can’t wait to return to Montauk and SE next summer!

tent and dancefloor still felt spacious. Our band was rocking all night long and after we shut the tent town, we could still blast music inside/around the bar so the noise ordnance was not a hinderance at all. Our guests are still raving about the food (although admittedly I barely ate that night, but our tasting was great!). We knew before we picked Sole that we wanted to serve family style and I still think that's a great idea. Cindi and Sue made sure everything ran smoothly all weekend long, even with the rain! Which thankfully cleared about an hour before the ceremony. They were calm, cool, collected the whole day which made us and our guests feel the same. The planning process definitely moves at "montauk speed" so be prepared for slower responses from your vendors out there. Overall we couldn't be happier and are already planning a (much smaller) reunion next year to try to recreate the magic again!!

ful grounds that make you feel like you are in someone's backyard. Food was excellent both at the Backyard restaurant and on the wedding day. Rooms are minimalistic but very comfy and flow with the vibe of the property. We are still receiving comments from our friends and family about what a great weekend it was. Cindi & Sue were helpful along the way and the staff was topnotch. We used Cindi as our day of planner and she kept things stress free & low key. If there were any hiccups we did not know about them. We hosted a brunch under the tent the next morning, food was excellent & it was the perfect send off. We could not imagine celebrating with our friends & family anywhere else.

her all weekend but we had visited the hotel on a rainy day months before and it's still beautiful in the rain (the backup plan in case of rain was to do the ceremony under a tent as well). During the wedding and after as well, everyone was talking about how much they loved the hotel, and even some guests who visit the Montauk area all the time said they'd never been to the hotel and loved what a hidden gem it was. The hotel grounds are beautiful and our wedding photos are amazing as a result! Solé East's restaurant provides all food/drinks and they have a dedicated tent vendor (but there are many options to choose from). You find all of your other vendors yourself. The restaurant (The Backyard) is awesome so to no surprise, the food at our wedding was seriously delicious! Same with wine/cocktails. I've been to so many weddings with subpar food but that won't be the case with Solé East. We stayed at the hotel and had a large amount of family/friends at the hotel as well. The hotel is really nice (modern/beachy vibe) but people who don't know the area may think it's overpriced. You get a room block with a small discount if you are getting married there so keep that in mind! The only complaint I heard of from a couple family members was the walls are thin, so when music is playing outside there isn't much you can do to avoid hearing it--but keep in mind, they strictly turn off all music by 10pm following the town's noise restrictions. Keep in mind, while they only book one wedding per day they do allow more than one per weekend. All other vendors were external (photographer, flowers, baker, DJ) and although Solé East offers the option of using them as the planner/day-of-coordinator (DOC), I planned my own wedding and decided to hire my own DOC. Cindi and Sue are the hotel's points of contact for events and they are wonderful, really nice to work with, very professional and accommodating. My single complaint about Solé East was responsiveness. I still give them 5 stars because the wedding was truly perfect but sharing for full transparency. We booked the venue about 1 year in advance, right before they closed for the season, so I had to get used to waiting awhile to hear back for anything. I thought when they opened back up for the new season it would be easier to get in touch, but it still usually took awhile. Keep that in mind if you are the type who will want constant contact! I will say though, beginning about 2 months before the wedding they were VERY responsive, which is the time it mattered most. That being said, Cindi and Sue were still a huge pleasure to work with and I wouldn't change a thing!

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- it was a ghost town. Absolutely no one there. Called the office numerous times, finally someone answered the phone, I explained the situation and she tells me she has no idea what I'm taking about and she's an offsite answering service. Sent emails- no response, so after 40 minutes, we took off. We got a call from Sue, she explained that she had no idea she was supposed to be meeting us! She offered to come there, but we were already long gone. An hour later I receive an email from Cindi basically saying "sorry, mistakes happen". 6 hours of driving for no reason. So unprofessional and disrespectful!