Christina and Ryan

The information below was updated on June 4, 2021. 

A negative test or proof of vaccination is no longer required for our wedding. Please reach out to the bride and groom if you have any questions or concerns. 

Transportation will be provided to and from the wedding from the Viana Hotel.

5:00 PM - The shuttle will leave the Viana Hotel and take you to The Mansion at Oyster Bay.

12:00 AM: The shuttle will depart after the reception ends at 12 AM. Once the wedding ends please head outside to catch a ride back to the Viana Hotel.

Early Birds: Our wedding ends at 12AM and we would love to have everyone stay for the last dance. But if you need to head back early for your beauty sleep we have a shuttle for you. Starting at 11:30 PM we will have a smaller shuttle that will make trips back and forth between the Mansion and the Viana Hotel. Head outside at 11:30 to grab this earlier shuttle.

There will be complimentary valet parking at our wedding. 

Train from Manhattan
You can take the Long Island Rail Road from Penn Station in Manhattan. 
You can take the train to either Hicksville or Syosset.
Both stations are about an hour train ride from Manhattan. You will then need to take a quick Uber or Lyft to The Mansion at Oyster Bay The drive from Hicksville is 12 mins and Syosset is 7 mins. Hicksville has trains running more often, but Syosset is closer to the Mansion. Syosset is also a quieter station and may be easier for the Uber to find you.

Taking the train will avoid any rush hour car traffic. Our wedding is on a Friday night so this is something to consider. Also note because the wedding is on a Friday, the train may be crowded during rush hour.
If you have never taken the Long Island Rail Road, reach out to Christina with any questions!

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JFK is about a 45 min drive from The Mansion at Oyster Bay and our recommended hotels with no traffic. 
If you land during rush hour you may want to consider the the train. JFK has an Airtrain that will take you to the Jamaica Long Island Rail Road Stop. You can then take the train to either Hicksville or Syosset.
Both stations are about a 30 train ride from Jamaica . From the stations you will then need to take a quick Uber or Lyft to your hotel or to our wedding.

LGA is about a 40 min drive from The Mansion at Oyster Bay and our recommended hotels with no traffic.

Keep in mind with traffic the drive could be much longer. Unfortunately there are limited train options from LGA. The best way to get to Long Island is cab, Uber or rental car.  

Macarthur Airport is about a 30 min drive from The Mansion at Oyster Bay and our recommended hotels. It is a smaller airport so it has limited flights. Southwest has flights into this airport. 

Christina grew up in Smithtown, Long Island. Smithtown is located about 30 mins from the Mansion at Oyster Bay. Our recommendations on Long Island activities are below. 

Butera's
Great Italian Food. Large Portions. 

Rustic Root
Farm-to-Table Cuisine

Ben's Delicatessen 
Kosher deli chain serving entrees, sandwiches, soups & sides.

Blackstone Steakhouse
Fancy Steak and Sushi

Chopt
Healthy Salads 

Long Island wineries have a history rooting back to the 1970’s and have grown exponentially, creating a name for themselves and attracting tourists from around the world.

For more information on Long Island Vineyards Click Here 

The Adventure Park at Long Island
Outdoor Adventure Playground.
Forested recreation spot offering activities such as zip lining & rope courses on aerial trails.

Vanderbilt Museum
A unique combination of mansion, marine and natural history museum, planetarium and park. 

Golf
There are many golf courses on Long Island, including the golf course at our venue. Town of Oyster Bay Golf Course.

There are lots of great public beaches on Long Island! Below are some of our recommendations. All these beaches are within 30 mins from our venue. 

Jones Beach State Park
$10 Parking Fee
South Shore Beach on the Ocean

Robert Moses State Park
$10 Parking Fee
South Shore Beach on the Ocean

Sunken Meadow State Park
$10 Parking Fee
On the Long Island Sound. This beach is close to Smithtown, where Christina grew up.

We have both lived in Manhattan for our almost 6 years! We actually moved to the city the same weekend in September 2015 (Before we met)
We currently live in Murray Hill together.
Here are some of our favorites places:

The Highline
A public park built on a historic freight rail line elevated above the streets on Manhattan’s West Side.

Bryant Park
Known as Manhattan's Town Square, the park is famous for its lush seasonal gardens, free activities, world class restrooms, and al fresco dining.

The New York City Public Library
With nearly 53 million items, the New York Public Library is the second largest public library in the United States and the fourth in the world!

Chelsea Market
One of greatest indoor food halls of the world, with more than thirty-five vendors purveying everything from soup to nuts, wine to coffee, cheese to cheesecake.

Rosemary's
Fantastic Italian Food in the West Village. You have to try the Rigatoni. They don't take reservations. There are lots of bar near by to grab a drink if you need to wait.

Alta
Great Tapas. They only take AMEX or Cash.
We would recommend making a reservation here. 

Tim Ho Wan
Chinese Dim Sum 
It's the cheapest Michelin Star restaurant in NYC
They don't take reservations if you put your name down they will text you when your table is ready. 

Sweetgreen
Sweetgreen is a casual salad place. Its our favorite place for a healthy meal in the city. There are lots of locations all over NYC.

Momosan Ramen
Awesome Ramen right near Grand Central Station. 

Joe's Pizza
Our favorite By the slice pizza place in Manhattan. They have a few locations. The line is never much of a wait. 

Marta
Marta has "fancy" pizza. They are known for their cracker-thin pizza. We would recommend making a reservation here. 

Di Fara Pizza
Di Fara has the best in NYC, but you need to make a trip over to Brooklyn to try it. Expect a long wait, but its worth it. 

McSorley's Old Ale House
New York City’s oldest continuously operated saloon.
McSorley’s is truly a NYC experience. They only serve dark and light beer. If you want to make new friends, sit at a communal table in the back. 

Metropolitan Museum of Art
One of the world's largest and finest art museums.

The MoMa
Modern and contemporary art museum.

The Natural History Museum
The largest natural history museum in the world.