Parrish Art Museum

The Parrish Art Museum is the modern choice on this list. The building was designed by Herzog & de Meuron, and the museum rents its indoor and outdoor spaces for weddings, cocktail parties and dinners of up to 300.

The setting

Weddings take place on the Parrish Terrace and inside the museum. A wedding photographer’s guide notes a wall of glass, 200-year-old wood and dark double doors inside. The look is long, low and spare, set in open fields. It is a very different backdrop from the shingled inns and estates elsewhere in the Hamptons.

Who it suits

Couples who want architecture to do the decorating, and guest lists of up to about 300. Couples who want a cozy, historic feel will be happier at an inn.

Good to know

• The museum’s page does not publish catering rules or pricing, so ask the events team about approved caterers, timing and fees.
• The museum grounds are open to the public during the day, so evening events are the norm. Confirm timing with the museum.