Safety and Security | Arrival Timing | Accessibility

"Unplugged" Ceremony | Open Bar

Food Options | Inclement Weather

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This page will be updated and amended periodically.

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We have the utmost confidence that our wedding guests will respect everyone's well-being and possessions. That is without question to us.

That said, everyone's safety and security is important to us, especially if unwanted guests enter the Venue (which we believe is highly unlikely, but it pays to be mindful). Please adhere to these guidelines:

1) Hateful language of any kind will NOT be tolerated. This includes (but is not limited to) race, color, religion, nationality, disability, age, gender identity, sexual orientation.

2) Be mindful of vulgar language around any children in attendance.

3) Put cards in the gift box yourself if you're bringing a card. Do NOT give them to someone else to put in.

4) Keep an eye on your personal belongings.

5) If you drive, lock your car and keep valuables out of sight.

6) If you believe there's a safety or security issue, notify the Maître D’ or East Wind staff immediately.

Staying at the Hotels? There will be bus transportation to and from the Riverhead Hotels. See the Hotels page for more details.

Driving separately? Please plan to arrive at 6:00pm, especially if you're coming from NYC or outside Long Island. There's parking on site at the Vineyard. Search your Maps app for "The Cottage at East Wind".

Do NOT drink and drive. If you plan to drink, plan for a designated driver or Uber/Lyft, or stay at the Hotels.

There are ramps into both buildings at The Vineyard at East Wind. Contact your Hotel for their accessibility options.

No smoking is allowed inside the East Wind buildings. Use any designated smoking areas outdoors. Be courteous of others around you.

If you require separate transportation to and from East Wind from the Hotels, please contact us and we can find a solution.

An "Unplugged" Ceremony is meant to disconnect us from the distractions of the outside world during the Ceremony. It enables all in attendance to be fully present and share in this special moment of celebration.

It's also highly distracting and unpleasant to see everyone with their phones (especially taking pictures) in the official wedding photos.

Phones, cameras, and other electronic devices are NOT to be used by Guests during the Ceremony (unless medically necessary).

Please silence your phones before entering the Ceremony site...but don't shut them off or put them away immediately.

There will be a brief time set aside during the Ceremony for Guests to take photos (the Officiant will indicate when this will be). Afterwards, please put away your devices until the end of the Ceremony.

Professionally taken photos will be available on the Website to see in the weeks following the wedding.

Yes! The Cocktail Hour and Reception have an open bar with beer, wine, and cocktails (including a special signature drink!) Non-alcoholic drinks will also be available. Make sure you tip your bartender!

(See the Menu Page for details.)

NOTE: East Wind has a strict no-shot policy.

Check out the Menu page for details!

A: First of all, it's not going to rain.

Channel your energy into the universe to will it to be so.

However, in the event that the universe fights back:

The Ceremony will be held in the reception hall.

Guests will move to the cocktail hour building for Cocktail Hour, then back to the reception hall for the Reception.

Venue staff will have umbrellas to help keep Guests dry as they move between buildings.

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If you have questions not covered here, email us at handycooperwedding@gmail.com,

or call/text/DM Matt or Lauren and we'll get back to you!

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