Gurney's Montauk Wedding | A Luxury Three-Day Wedding Weekend in the Hamptons

The Welcome Party


The weekend began with a beachfront welcome party that reimagined what a Hamptons wedding can feel like. Rather than leaning into the expected coastal palette, Rachel and Shaan created a warm, tropical-inspired atmosphere on the sand at Gurney's Montauk, where guests mingled beneath swaying palms, enjoyed ocean views, and settled into a celebration that felt both effortlessly relaxed and undeniably luxurious.

Aerial view of a sandy beach resort with rows of white lounge chairs and umbrellas along the ocean shoreline.
Aerial view of a beachfront hotel terrace with blue umbrellas, lounge seating, tropical plants, and sandy beach beyond.
Sandy beach with gentle ocean waves washing ashore under a partly cloudy blue sky.
Guests laughing and drinking at an outdoor beach wedding cocktail hour on a wooden deck.
Elegant beachside wedding reception with white tables and ocean views at sunset.
Aerial view of a beachfront wedding reception with white umbrellas and American flag.
Aerial view of a beachfront resort with outdoor seating, beach chairs, and lush greenery along a sandy shoreline.
Aerial view of a beach wedding reception setup with white tables, floral arrangements, and guests walking on a wooden boardwalk.
Aerial view of a beach wedding reception with round white tables, guests mingling on a wooden deck beside the ocean.
Smiling bride in white fringe dress and groom in tan suit on a beach boardwalk at sunset.
Couple sharing a kiss on a wooden boardwalk overlooking a beach wedding reception at sunset.
Couple in wedding attire walking hand-in-hand down a wooden boardwalk toward a beachside ceremony at sunset.
Bride in white fringe dress and groom in tan suit walking hand-in-hand on a beach boardwalk.
Guests gathered outdoors at a beachside wedding reception, with the bride in white and attendees in formal attire.
Elegantly dressed guests mingle on a beachside wooden deck at a twilight event.

Rachel and Shaan's luxury wedding weekend at Gurney's Montauk was a refreshing departure from the traditional Hamptons wedding aesthetic. Set against the dramatic coastline of Montauk, the three-day celebration transformed one of New York's most iconic beachfront wedding venues into an immersive destination experience for their guests.

From a tropical-inspired welcome party on the sand to a ceremony overlooking the Atlantic Ocean and a vibrant reception filled with color, texture, and personal details, every event was thoughtfully designed to reflect the couple's story. Drawing inspiration from their cultural backgrounds and their love of travel, the weekend felt more like a luxury destination wedding than a typical East Coast celebration.

Gurney's Montauk provided the perfect setting for the festivities, offering sweeping ocean views, private beachfront access, and an atmosphere that seamlessly blends coastal relaxation with elevated luxury. The result was a wedding weekend that felt both sophisticated and deeply personal—proof that a Hamptons wedding can be entirely reimagined.

For couples planning a luxury wedding weekend in Montauk, the Hamptons, or another destination along the East Coast, Rachel and Shaan's celebration is a beautiful example of how thoughtful design, meaningful traditions, and an unforgettable setting can come together to create an experience guests will remember long after the final dance.

Beachgoers relaxing on lounge chairs under blue patterned umbrellas on a sunny sandy beach with clear blue skies.
Radiant bride smiling in lace robe wearing pearl earrings and delicate necklace on her wedding day.
Elegant wedding invitation suite for Rachel Elise Sargent and Shaan Thind with pink florals, blue stationery, and a diamond ring.
Bride in white lace robe sitting on floor leaning against sofa in elegant hotel room on wedding morning.
Smiling bride in elegant white lace robe posing in a hotel room on her wedding day.
Beach wedding invitations with nautical design, blue striped envelope liner, and scalloped edges displayed in sand by the ocean.
Gold wedding ring set with diamond engagement ring displayed in gray velvet octagonal box on tropical palm leaf.
Elegant white lace wedding dress hanging on a hanger outside a rustic wooden building with a shingle roof.
Bride in white lace robe looking at her reflection in a wooden framed mirror while getting ready.
Diamond three-stone engagement ring resting on a blush pink ranunculus flower in a romantic floral bouquet.
A smiling bride in a white lace robe sits gracefully on a gray sofa in an elegant hotel room.
Close-up of vibrant red anthurium flowers with pearl accents among soft pink ranunculus blooms.
Blue and white wedding invitation suite with striped envelope, shell details, and floral accents on terracotta background.
Smiling bride in white lace robe sitting on gray sofa in elegant hotel room on wedding morning.
Woman in blue dress adjusting white wedding gown of bride during bridal preparations indoors.
A smiling bride in a white ballgown holds hands with her groom on a sunny outdoor terrace.
A happy bride and groom hold hands on a rooftop terrace, bride holding a vibrant pink bouquet.
White pearl-embellished bridal heels by Badgley Mischka resting on wooden steps surrounded by natural dried grass.
Bride and groom hold hands walking down wooden steps with modern building backdrop on sunny wedding day.
Black and white photo of bride and groom walking hand in hand on beach with modern hotel building backdrop.
Joyful bride and groom running together on a sunny sandy beach with blue ocean in the background.
Bride and groom share romantic embrace on sandy beach with clear blue sky on wedding day.
Happy bride embracing groom from behind on a sandy beach with clear blue sky and ocean view.
A joyful bride in a strapless white gown laughs with her tuxedo-clad groom on a sandy beach.
Aerial view of a sandy beach with lounge chairs, calm ocean waves, and a hotel surrounded by lush greenery.
Aerial view of wedding couple walking on boardwalk outside a modern multi-level beachfront hotel venue.
Bride and groom pose on outdoor staircase of modern multi-level luxury beach hotel on sunny day.
Aerial view of bride in strapless white ball gown descending wooden staircase surrounded by greenery.
Bride and groom descend wooden staircase surrounded by lush greenery with ocean beach view behind them.
Bride in strapless white tulle gown holding vibrant pink and coral bouquet against wooden wall.
Pink and white floral centerpiece with ranunculus, anthurium, and roses in a white vase on a wedding reception table.
Elegant beachside wedding reception tent with wicker pendant lights, white chairs, and coral floral centerpieces overlooking the ocean.
Elegant coral and white floral centerpiece in white vase on white tablecloth, bathed in natural sunlight.
Circular floral wedding menu card with pink roses on woven rattan charger plate.
Elegant table setting with woven rattan charger plates, floral napkins, and crystal glasses on a white tablecloth.
Pink peony and white flower bouquet arrangement in white vase with green garland on white table.
Elegant wedding table setting with pink floral centerpiece, tall candles, gold charger plates, and crystal glassware.
Elegant wedding reception table with pink floral centerpiece, white candles, gold chargers, and hanging rattan lanterns in a tent.
Elegant wedding centerpiece with pink roses, anthuriums, and a tall glass candle holder with lit taper candle.
Elegant wedding table number 13 card on silver stand surrounded by pink flowers and greenery.
Elegant wedding reception table with pink floral centerpieces, taper candles, gold chargers, and crystal glassware in a bright venue.
Pink anthurium and ranunculus floral centerpiece with snapdragons on a white table at an elegant wedding reception.
Elegant wedding table with pink and coral floral centerpiece, white candles, and cascading flower garland backdrop.
Elegant wedding reception table with pink floral centerpiece, tall candles, crystal glassware, and woven charger plates in a bright venue.
Elegant wedding reception tent with floral columns, disco ball, wicker pendant lights, and white draped ceiling.
Bride and groom walk hand-in-hand on a wooden boardwalk surrounded by lush greenery near a coastal venue.
Bride and groom walk hand-in-hand on sandy beach path near lush greenery with coastal hotel backdrop at dusk.
Bride and groom walk hand-in-hand down beach stairs surrounded by lush greenery with sandy dunes and ocean in background.
Bride in strapless white gown leans on fence surrounded by greenery, groom in foreground at outdoor wedding.
Bride and groom embrace on sandy beach with coastal wedding venue in background at sunset.
Bride and groom dancing on sandy beach in front of coastal hotel, wedding dress flowing in the wind.
Groom in black tuxedo and bow tie smiling on sandy beach with wooden fence and building in background.
Bride and groom hold hands walking toward beachfront hotel stairway lined with dune fencing and green shrubs.
Smiling groom in black tuxedo with bow tie standing on sandy beach at sunset.
Groom lifting bride in white wedding dress on sandy beach with wooden fence and coastal house in background.
Joyful bride raises bouquet of pink flowers as groom cheers during wedding ceremony exit on rooftop venue.
Bride and groom celebrate with guests near a dhol drummer during a festive multicultural wedding reception.
Wedding guests in formal attire celebrate and cheer on a decorated dance floor under hanging lanterns.
Bride smiling and dancing with guests at elegant wedding reception under draped ceiling.
Elderly man in tuxedo tips a colorful dhol drummer at an elegant wedding reception celebration.