The Garden City Hotel Wins The Knot Best of Weddings® Award for 2026
Award-Winning Long Island Wedding Venue Recognized for Exceptional Service, Newly Renovated Ballrooms, and Unforgettable Celebrations
GARDEN CITY, NY — January 27, 2026 — The Garden City Hotel, Long Island’s most iconic luxury wedding venue, is proud to announce it has been named a 2026 winner of The Knot Best of Weddings® Award, marking the venue as a 10x award-winner on The Knot. This prestigious honor recognizes the top wedding professionals across the United States, as reviewed by real couples on The Knot, a leading all-in-one wedding planning resource.
This milestone recognition coincides with a transformative chapter for The Garden City Hotel, following the complete renovation of its legendary Grand Ballroom and the adjacent event spaces. Redesigned to enhance both form and function, the renovation introduces refined architectural details, upgraded lighting and sound capabilities, luxurious finishes, and modern design features, culminating in an aesthetic of sophisticated elegance.
Long celebrated for hosting the region’s most iconic weddings, the Grand Ballroom now offers couples an elevated canvas to bring their wedding visions to life. The updates further reinforce The Garden City Hotel’s reputation as the premier Long Island destination for grand celebrations, black-tie affairs, and bespoke events.
“For well over a century, The Garden City Hotel has hosted life’s most meaningful celebrations. Being recognized as a 10x Award-Winner alongside the debut of our newly renovated Grand Ballroom is a testament to our commitment to excellence, tradition, and the couples we serve” – Jerry Rizzo, Executive Director of Catering of The Garden City Hotel.
Now in its 20th year, The Knot Best of Weddings® Award honors wedding venues and professionals who consistently deliver exceptional service and unforgettable experiences. To determine Best of Weddings® winners, The Knot assessed reviews from more than 200,000 wedding professionals nationwide across categories including venues, planners, photographers, caterers, florists, musicians, and more. Vendors earning this distinction received reviews with an average rating of 4.5 or higher during 2025—placing The Garden City Hotel among the most highly regarded wedding venues in the country.
“As one of Long Island’s premier wedding destinations, we are continually raising the standard for service, cuisine, and execution for our couple’s momentous day.” - Jerry Rizzo, Executive Director of Catering at The Garden City Hotel.
As a trusted resource for engaged couples, The Knot helps users search, compare, and connect with top wedding venues and vendors through its Vendor Marketplace. The Best of Weddings® Award gives couples added confidence when selecting professionals who consistently exceed expectations and bring wedding visions to life. For more information about The Garden City Hotel weddings, or to view its award-winning profile, visit: https://www.theknot.com/marketplace/the-garden-city-hotel-garden-city-ny-536930.
About The Garden City Hotel
A landmark of luxury and hospitality, The Garden City Hotel is one of Long Island’s most sought-after destinations for weddings, social celebrations, and corporate events. Known for its Grand Ballroom, impeccable service, and award-winning catering team, the hotel offers a refined yet welcoming setting for unforgettable occasions. Recent ballroom renovations further enhance its reputation as a premier New York wedding venue, blending timeless elegance with modern sophistication.
About The Knot
The Knot is a leading all-in-one wedding planning resource offering a comprehensive suite of digital tools to help couples throughout their planning journey. Powering wedding celebrations through technology, the brand connects couples with more than 200,000 local wedding professionals nationwide and reaches the majority of engaged couples in the U.S. through its website, apps, publications, and social platforms.