Peconic Bay Yacht Club Reviews

We thoroughly enjoyed our wedding experience at PBYC. Hillary and John were always so responsive leading up to the event. They made sure that every detail was put in place for us and that the entire night ran smoothly! The food and drinks were phenomenal, as was the service. Beautiful setting, and we luckily had the perfect weather too! Highly recommend!

Our wedding at Peconic Bay Yacht Club was pure magic!!!! From our first visit, we knew it was the one. The views there are breathtaking, the food is gourmet-level delicious, and the team, especially John and Hillary, were incredibly kind and accommodating through the entire process. The venue is set up so you can easily use the outdoor space and indoor space as you want to. Our guests raved about it being one of the best weddings they've attended, thanks to the seamless service and fantastic local vendors!! It honestly was the best decision we made and Peconic really knows how to throw a party – we’re forever going to be raving about it :).

We could not have asked for a better experience from start to finish for our wedding than what was provided by John and the team at Peconic Bay Yacht Club. They went above and beyond to take away every since stress and give us the most wonderful wedding day imaginable. The location, the food, the unbelievable staff/service was commented on by all of our guests. Every single plate was wiped clean and guests were even asking for seconds! John is the best in the business and is extremely responsive, helpful, calming and has the best personality. He made our process a fun one. His team including Hillary and Alerie took away all of our stress and managed everything for us day of. We didn't have a wedding planner or day of coordinator and honestly didn't need one because of the strength of this team. We are forever grateful for the PBYC team for giving us a wonderful day to remember forever.

John, Hillary, Alerie, and the entire team at the Peconic Bay Yacht Club (PBYC) went above and beyond to make our special day truly unforgettable. Their meticulous attention to detail and exceptional care exceeded all our expectations. Our friends and family are still raving about the incredible food and the fantastic time they had at our wedding. Having attended other weddings on the island, we can confidently say that PBYC is the best venue, hands down.

The breathtaking views from the venue added to the magic of the day, and if you're contemplating hosting your wedding here, don't hesitate for a moment—it was absolutely worth it.

My wife and I got married in October at the Peconic Bay Yacht Club and the wedding was nothing short of perfect. John is the best in the business and he and his staff were incredible throughout the process and made everything from the first stages of planning to the wedding and everything in between so fun and stress-free. We have gotten so many compliments and rave reviews from friends and family about the venue. We had so much fun, the food was incredible, the setup with bars and staff was perfect, and everything else about the day was just so special. We could not imagine the best day of our lives happening anywhere else.

Truly a day we will never forget. From the appetizers to the entrees and the dessert parade everything was fantastic. One of the few weddings I’ve been to where everything came out hot! The staff went above and beyond to make sure we were happy! Johnathan and Hillary feel like family to us. We wouldn’t change a thing!!!!

My Husband and I were married at PBYC on June 10, 2023. If you are considering a North Fork wedding, there is hands down no better place. The view out to the Peconic Bay is extraordinary. John, Hillary and all of the staff were superb and paid attention to every small detail! The food was delicious as were the cocktail hour bites. Rave reviews on the Oyster and Clam Bar!!! This is not typical wedding food - it is so MUCH better. We had our ceremony outside on the lawn and to this day, guests come to me to say how idyllic and beautiful the spot was. I cannot recommend PBYC enough - it was the greatest day of my life and that’s all thanks to John and Hillary!!!

Peconic Bay Yacht Club is truly a dream venue. The staff is absolutely fabulous. The GM, John, was extremely responsive, always accommodating, and truly made me feel like family. He completely sold the venue for me, I felt a weight lift from my shoulders because i knew he would be on top of anything that may occur on my wedding day, or leading up to it. Unfortunately, due to COVID i ended up canceling my June wedding. The venue was truly amazing through my cancelation process and i was so thankful after i had heard so many horror stories about brides from other venues. I wish i could of had my big day there, but i know in the future i will be sure to host an event there. If i could give them more than five stars i would.

Our wedding day could not have perfect, and it was largely because of John and his amazing staff. My (now) husband and I must have toured 20+ venues in and around NYC and LI, and we knew immediately when we stepped foot at the Peconic Bay Yacht Club to meet with John that it was where we wanted to get married and who we wanted to put our trust in --- and that is saying a lot coming from someone who doesn’t like giving up control! John was so helpful in the lead up to the wedding and on the day of. We didn’t have a wedding planner and I didn’t for a second regret not getting one; John and his staff created a seamless timeline for our day, which was executed to perfection. It truly was the most amazing day!

We got married in November, so there were also a lot of ‘question marks’ leading up to the wedding – What will the weather be like? Could we get married outside? John helped guide us along the way and even let us make the final call (inside vs. outside) the day before the wedding, which was SO appreciated! (And to be clear, there was no wrong option – the entire venue inside and out is spectacular)! It just so happened to be a beautiful November day, so my husband and I were lucky enough to get married on the beautiful outdoor deck on the second floor of the Peconic Bay Yacht Club – and it was magical! The venue and the views are just beautiful, especially around sunset!

We also can’t say enough good things about the food – the cocktail hour was a hit, and the dinner was fabulous. We had so many guests tell us how good the food was! Our favorites were the lobster rolls, sushi sliders, baby lamb chops and fish taco sips & bites for cocktail hour, and we selected the local bass (which was in season), the short rib, and the lemon arugula ravioli for our dinner options. We tried all three… and OMG – they were all so so good. We also had the afterparty on site (in the speakeasy-style basement), which was a hit. Late night chicken tendies and fries were the icing on the cake!

Looking back the standout was really the staff. Everyone was extremely friendly and helpful, and made the Peconic Bay Yacht Club feel like our home for the weekend. If you’re thinking of selecting the Peconic Bay Yacht Club for your wedding venue… DO IT! It will be a day or night to remember forever!!

PBYC is truly AMAZING! We had the most dreamy, magical and perfect day!!!

We were originally booked at another venue that canceled on us 6 months out. We found PBYC and immediately fell in love. We are certain everything happens for a reason and can’t imagine having gotten married anywhere but PBYC.

John was fantastic from the start - so patient in answering all our questions and making sure everything was exactly how we envisioned it. Heather, our bridal assistant, was THE best! She was so conscious of our wants/needs throughout the whole day and was ready to help with anything. We had absolutely no stress with PBYC. We gave them our vision and they brought it all together seamlessly. Every aspect of our day and everything leading up to it was 10/10 fantastic. We are still on cloud 9 from our perfect day. It really was a dream come true!

You know it was an amazing time if it's taken about two months for us to recover from all the dancing and incredible amount of fun we had at our wedding! To say the entire PBYC team (especially looking at you, John) made our wedding a day one that we couldn't have dreamt of and a day and experience we'll never forget is a massive understatement. They might be some of the finest professionals I've ever had the pleasure of working with and am SO grateful I got to for our wedding day. They treated us like we were the only couple they had booked for the entire year -- no request or question was too big, small, or silly. On top of that, they made everything feel fun and easy, even though wedding planning can feel like one of the most stressful things ever at points. I am eternally grateful for having gotten to feel like one of the most special people on earth because of John and his team at PBYC. If it weren't for their kindness, insane amount of effort and attention to detail, willingness to go above and beyond, I know our wedding wouldn't have been as amazing. John has such a gift in doing what he does for a living. If you were on the fence in considering PBYC, let me tell you this -- you should consider this your sign to do it NOW. You will not find a better team, a more beautiful location, and holy SMOKES... no better food, anywhere else. Thank you John and the entire team at PBYC for everything you did to make our wedding a weekend and experience one we'll never forget and our guests will never stop talking about. TEAM PBYC FOREVER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

We got married at PBYC on 6/4/22. We just returned from our honeymoon, and the first thing I wanted to do was write a review!

John and the staff at PBYC are absolutely incredible. We had the most phenomenal day, filled with so much love and happiness. Our guests are still raving saying this was one of the best weddings they ever attended. Every single little detail was well thought out, and beautifully executed.

John was extremely knowledgeable, and such a pleasure to work with. He was so helpful throughout the planning process, and made sure everything went seamlessly leading up to (and the day of) our wedding. John is so kind, and made sure our families were well taken care of throughout the day.

The food was on another level. Everything was beyond delicious, and presented so beautifully. My husband and I took our photos before our ceremony, so we got to enjoy the incredible cocktail hour with our guests. The deck overlooking the water is such a picturesque location, and we lucked out with the most gorgeous early summer day. The space is so beautifully designed, and the views are incredible.

We could not recommend this venue (and John) enough. John and his staff made sure everything ran flawlessly, and helped make our day everything we dreamed of and more! The icing on the cake was the after-party in the basement. It was such a perfect way to wrap up the most incredible day.

Thank you John & PBYC team for everything! We love you!

Peconic Bay Yacht Club From the Father of the Bride
My youngest daughter was married this last spring at the Peconic Bay Yacht Club and her reception was held there immediately afterwards
I cannot say enough good things about the professionalism and attentiveness of the staff .
The entire afternoon and evening preceded in an extremely well organized way.
But most especially we had the happy opportunity to deal with John.
John was an ultimate professional giving us good advice and gently guiding us through the entire process.
When the big day came the venue was beautiful.
Not just the views of the bay but inside and out the various rooms were beautifully decorated and carefully maintained.
The the evening went on without a hitch.
Timely and professional service the hallmarks.
The cocktail hour the passed horsd’oeuvres ,the raw bar and a few other excellent choices such as the market table were all spot on .
The entrées etc were all very tasty ,fresh and generous.
After a lifetime of weddings this was among the very, very best.
We received nothing but compliments thanks
to John and his fine staff.
Thanks again,

Peconic Bay Yacht Club proved to be the amazing venue we first laid eyes on so long ago and we are so happy our wedding was there. Everything was perfect, great thanks to John, the GM there and for helping us throughout the whole process. He is very attentive and makes you feel like the only couple he's working with. The day of attendant (Heather) was truly remarkable as well. PBYC staff were all phenomenal and we are so thankful!

We were married on 5/14/22 .John is amazing to work with and was only outshined by the venue and food! I cannot recommend this venue enough. John went above and beyond in every aspect including day of issues which he had nothing to do with! A month later, and our guests are still raving about the food and service. My high expectations were blown away. The most common comment I received is "The food was the best wedding food that we've ever had" I have to agree with this! I wholeheartedly recommend this venue !

Having our wedding on July 4th at Peconic Bay Yacht Club was the easiest decision we made. From the moment we stepped into the stunning venue, we were greeted with the warmest welcome from John and it felt like home. We were blown away by the beauty of the property, the stunning views, the character of each floor, and the creative ways you can use the venue. Most importantly what really stood out was how amazing the hospitality was. You will never find a better GM than John. When we first met him, he immediately put us at ease while planning our wedding during a pandemic. The support he showed us this past year leading up to our wedding day, was one of the many reasons why we were so thankful we chose PBYC. John was honest, always optimistic, stayed on top of providing us with Covid updates, and was so timely with communication (no matter what day or time I would email him!).

On our wedding day, we continued to be blown away by the professionalism and kindness from the rest of the PBYC staff. Special shout out to Michelle (bridal attendant), for making my day effortless. She was at my side whenever I needed her with a smile on her face, and so quick to get the task done! She provided me with veil and bouquet help, food & water during the busy moments, organized my belongings, and everything else in between. The rest of the staff went above and beyond as well – from unloading and packing up our wedding items, hustling to make sure everyone was happy, giving us impeccable service and always checking in with my husband and I to make sure our day was perfect. Not to mention the food at both the cocktail hour and reception was hands down amazing! Our guests are still raving about it!

The PBYC staff made us feel like the only wedding of the season, they were like family to us that day. We will forever be grateful for all that they did (no detail went unnoticed) and we are thankful for all the unexpected additions to the night. On behalf of Nico and I, our families, and guests - THANK YOU! We owe it all to you for helping make our dream day come to life. It was a 4th of July wedding that we will never forget!

To say that our wedding at the PBYC was the wedding of our dreams is an understatement…words cannot begin to describe how exceptional the entire experience was!

From the outset, we knew we had made the right decision when picking our venue. Working with John over the last year was an absolute pleasure. His kindness, support, experience, and sense of humor made the entire process easy. Despite the fact that the last year and a half has been beyond difficult dealing with COVID, health restrictions, social distancing and countless unknowns, John was always there with a smile, a joke, and reassurances for us. Any questions we had were addressed immediately. By the time our wedding came around we were beyond confident that everything was going to run smoothly.

And then came our wedding day. It was truly beautiful and while the weather certainly played a role in that, the Yacht Club itself was the perfect setting. Everything looked beautiful! John and the staff at the PBYC work hard to make the place an absolutely stunning venue, from the lawn overlooking the bay where we had our ceremony, to the upstairs patio where our guests enjoyed the best cocktail hour imaginable, to the main dining room with it’s picture perfect views of the marina and greater bay beyond. Pictures are just starting to roll in and they are stunning!

We also have to note how amazing the entire staff working that day were. Our guests are still remarking on how fabulous the service was. No one wanted for anything. We were fortunate enough to have Hillary work with us as our bridal attendant that day; she was phenomenal! She was always there at our side whenever we needed a drink, a bite to eat, or just a reminder to take some time for ourselves if we needed to. Thanks to her, John, and everyone else, we were able to relax, enjoy our family and friends, and have the best time ever.

We cannot begin to thank John and everyone at the PBYC for making our special day an amazing one with memories that we will treasure for years to come!

My husband and I got married at PBYC on 6/11/21 and our wedding was an absolute dream. We knew we wanted to work with John within 5 minutes of meeting him, before he even brought us on a tour of the property. We planned our wedding through the uncertainty of Covid-19, and John was with us every step of the way. He made us feel like ours was the most important wedding (even though he has countless weddings every season)! Most importantly, John was honest, genuine, and patient throughout the whole wedding planning process. You will not find a better GM.

Of course, the venue itself is beyond beautiful and lends itself to so many aesthetics. The food was incredible, as was the staff that so graciously welcomed our family and friends. My husband and I had the best night of our lives! And it is even more rewarding to have our guests share their amazing experience!! We are still receiving phone calls/messages saying what a wonderful day it was! THANK YOU PBYC for bringing our dream wedding day to life!

We have nothing but great things to say about the Peconic Bay Yacht Club, specifically for a wedding venue! John (the GM) and his team went above and beyond to make our day extra special. With everything that went on with Covid, we had to cancel our destination wedding and rebook something local in a matter of 5 weeks, yet PBYC made it a seamless process. Even the day of our wedding it was raining, and John was able to make a last-minute call to transition the cocktail hour to the upstairs deck once the rain let up. This space is stunning, very clean, and has the most delicious menu. This place is just awesome and the perfect spot for a Long Island wedding!

We spent three months looking at over 20 wedding venues in NYC, Hudson Valley and the Hamptons before deciding on Peconic Bay Yacht Club. It was the last place we saw and easily the most beautiful. The venue itself is pristine and the views are stunning. Even on a cloudy day it's a gorgeous spot.

John (the GM) is incredibly responsive and flexible and he's assembled an amazing team that goes above and beyond. Many of our picky guests commented on how phenomenal the food was (best wedding food we've ever had) as well as how great the staff was.

As the bride, I felt more than taken care of before and during our wedding day. All I had to do was think about needing a sip of water, and a glass would appear. It was a completely magical day that more than exceeded our expectations. We also worked with At Your Service Party Rentals for many of the extras we wanted for the event and they were outstanding.

If you want a wedding venue that has stunning water views and is extremely high touch, look no further. We couldn't possibly recommend Peconic Bay Yacht Club (and John and his team) more.

By far the BEST venue for weddings on Long Island!! John and his staff made everything so perfect, I didn’t even need to worry (especially since I was planning this from California!) I know my husband and I would do it all again at the Peconic Bay Yacht Club! ❤️

To set the scene here, we don’t typically write reviews, I actually don’t think I ever have!! My husband and I are not h from NYC but spend a ton of time out in the North Fork. We just hosted our wedding at PBYC this past weekend and we are both feel very strongly about recommending the venue to anyone looking for an elevated, out of the ordinary wedding experience.

VENUE: From the moment we viewed the venue back in 2017 we knew it was the place for us. We spent so much time looking at spaces in both NYC and out east that always fell short for my very high standards. We were looking for either fall or winter timeframe and really struggled to find a venue that had the elements of water/ocean but also felt very estate like and wintery. PBYC is typically used for summer weddings given its prime North Fork waterfront location and nautical feel. What we loved most about the PBYC were the interiors in the actual building itself. The finishings/decor/layout are super classic, upscale and you can tell the owners but some money into the renovations. I don’t think I could pick a favorite room if I tried, I love them all! PBYC was a no brainer for us style wise, it fit us perfectly!

STAFF: What closed the deal for me was how truly impressive, charming (and witty) venue manager, John is. We were quite tough customers, requiring a larger than average sized party, many extras and “special requests” and John handled everything quickly and flawlessly. He even got along with my very difficult and opinionated mother (and me, I’m also really tough...) John always makes himself available, there were many times we happened to “stop by” the area with very little notice and he always accommodated a visit.

Upon our wedding day, the PBYC staff went above and beyond to ensure both families had everything they needed for getting ready/photos and bridal suites. John even helped my mom with tables and accent details, I’m pretty sure that’s not his job!!

FOOD: The food is creative, uniquely displayed, ABSOLUTELY delicious. You can tell the kitchen team takes pride in presentation and making your day a very out of the ordinary food experience for guests. The venue does a very elegant cocktail hour with a focus on passed hors d'oeuvres that are super pretty and well displayed. We chose to do a European style dinner, where guests move to the first floor ball room for a formal sit down dinner, and then back upstairs for a massive dance party. Full disclosure I was nervous how this style wedding would pan out, but it turned out amazing and we got a ton of compliments on how guests actually enjoyed not holding a plate at cocktail hour and moving on from dinner with no return to their table :) Again, so many compliments on the food - get the scallops!!

I know everyone says that their wedding was the “best wedding ever” but I’m losing count now of how many guests have gone out of their way to compliment the venue, food, party, staff, attention to detail, John himself- you name it! We’ve been to countless weddings ourselves and this was seriously the BEST party we’ve ever been apart of. It was such an elevated classy event and we are THRILLED.

Huge thank you to John and his staff for an unforgettable day. Would highly recommend to anyone looking for an elevated, “not your average” wedding experience ;)

We had our wedding at PBYC in November 2018, and I have to say choosing PBYC as our reception venue and after party spot was by far the best decision we could have made. From the moment we booked we knew we would be in good hands with John. Not only was he on top of everything and very knowledgable - he was so pleasant to work with and really made us feel special. I don't think more than a few hours went by before he answered one of my emails, even on the weekends!! We had a super windy day for our wedding and unfortunately it was too cold to have cocktail hour on the deck, but it didn't even matter because the building is so beautiful - rain or shine. I am from the North Fork so I loved that we were able to serve local wine and beers. The food is also amazing - you'll understand when you get to do the tasting. John just made our lives easy from Day 1 and I couldn't have been more thrilled with how everything was executed. We did not hire a day-of coordinator, and we didn't need to because John and his staff took care of everything. Setting up the tables, lighting the candles just before the reception, making sure our place cards were set up nice on the escort card table - everything was taken care of for us. Even our band told us that PBYC was one of the easiest venues they have ever worked with. Every one of the PBYC staff members were pleasant and courteous to us and our guests and went out of their way to make everyone feel welcomed (shoutout to Billy and Noah). They were honestly phenomenal. We had purchased copper mule mugs for one of our signature drinks, which we were hoping to get back after the wedding. When we returned the day after our wedding to retrieve some things we had left there, every single one of the copper mule mugs were cleaned and re-packaged in their original boxes and ready for us to pick up. I would 100% recommend PBYC to anyone. It was worth every penny.

I had the pleasure of getting married at the Peconic Bay Yacht Club and it was a dream! John was helpful, organized and knowledgable from the moment we met him until the day of! The space itself is absolutely breathtaking and unique. It just so happens that a nor'easter hit the day of our wedding, but it honestly did not even make a difference to the day. We had our ceremony inside, which originally I didn't want, but it turned out perfect! We still had a view of the water and the ballroom made for a cozy, intimate spot in the midst of a storm. We were able to put up a tent on the balcony to still enjoy water views. John made sure everything ran flawlessly, right down to an amazing afterparty in the basement wine cellar. Guests are still talking about the amazing and unique food as well! Anyone would be lucky to get married here! I just wish I could do it all over again :)