The trip after the wedding
A friendsmoon in The Hamptons, NY
1 place here can put the whole group under one roof.
The trip you take with your friends right after the wedding — instead of the honeymoon, or before it.
Where the group sleeps
- Private Estate Rental (East Hampton / Southampton)$2,500–$8,000 / night
Cedar-shingled estates with pools, chef kitchens, and acres of privet hedge — the definitive group experience; book via Hamptons Real Estate or Airbnb Luxe.
Sleeps 16
What you do
- Sunset Sail from Sag Harbor
Private catamaran charters out of Sag Harbor with chilled rosé, a charcuterie spread, and unobstructed views of the bay going gold.
- East Hampton Spa Day at Shou Sugi Ban House
Japanese-inspired wellness sanctuary in Water Mill with individual spa suites, outdoor baths, and a silence policy that actually holds.
- Private Beach Yoga & Meditation
- Luxe Picnic on Dune Road
Styled picnic setup between the Shinnecock Bay and ocean with vintage rugs, floral arrangements, chilled champagne, and a local catering spread.
- Montauk Surf Lesson
Group surf lesson at Ditch Plains Beach with instructors who specialize in making beginners look comfortable on a board within an hour.
- Wölffer Estate Vineyard Wine Tour
Private tasting at Wölffer Estate's gorgeous Sagaponack vineyard — rosé flights, estate Chardonnay, and a view of the vines that belongs on a magazine cover.
Where you eat
- Duryea's Lobster Deck
Lobsters pulled from traps in Montauk Harbor and served at weathered picnic tables with sweeping water views — the definitive Hamptons lunch.
- Nick & Toni's (East Hampton)
The Hamptons institution since 1988 — wood-fired Tuscan cooking and a regulars list that includes everyone who's anyone from June to Labor Day.
- Topping Rose House (Bridgehampton)
Tom Colicchio's farm-to-table restaurant inside a Greek Revival mansion with produce from its own kitchen garden — elevated and deeply seasonal.
- Pierre's (Bridgehampton)
Classic French bistro that locals swear by for weekend brunch — croque madame, a brilliant Bloody Mary, and a sun-drenched patio.
- Goldberg's Famous Bagels (Southampton)
The morning ritual for every Hamptons house share — proper New York bagels, exceptional lox, and a line that moves faster than it looks.
- Moby's (East Hampton)
Nautical-modern dining room with a raw bar, excellent oysters, and a late-night energy that keeps the night alive well past dessert.
Still deciding?
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