Take It Outside

• Published Summer 2010

The Old Field   (Photo: Courtesy of the Old Field)

Road Trip

California Dreamin’:
Bridgehamption Tennis and Surf Club
“It’s modern and beautiful, like a Malibu beach house. A great blank canvas,” says wedding planner Ann David of this members-only spot. The clubhouse is bright and airy - think white columns and light-hardwood floors. Plus, couples can enjoy 1,200 feet of shoreline. The club holds up to 200 people for a beachside ceremony and a reception in the ballroom, whose tall windows and wraparound deck offer panoramic views of the Atlantic Ocean.
Cost: Venue rental in-season is $16,500. Catering by Robbins Wolfe starts at $185 per person (plus $45 a head for open bar). Club membership ($500) is required. 231 Mid Ocean Dr., Bridgehampton, N.Y.; 212-883-0606; thebtsc.com

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Grass, Vines, and Ocean:
The Old Field
Unlike the Hamptons, the North Fork is known less for its nightlife than for its twenty-plus wineries. Once a potato farm, the Old Field has been a vineyard for 36 years and offers a rustic, unpretentious setting. Couples can marry on the property’s vast lawn, which affords views of Southold Bay and can be tented to accommodate up to 140. The property also boasts 600 feet of shoreline for beach ceremonies. A weatherworn tasting barn is favored backdrop for photos; a family dog, duck, and goose have been known to pop up in some shots.
Cost: $10,000 venue fee, plus a minimum purchase of four cases of wine (sold at a 15 percent discount). Outside catering is permitted. 59600 Main Rd., Southold, N.Y.; 631-765-0004; theoldfield.com