9 best wedding venues in Upstate New York
If you dream of getting married surrounded by natural beauty, away from the hustle and bustle of city life, many regions of Upstate New York are high on the list of picture perfect settings. Whether your style is rustic and woodsy or more modern and polished, you'll find no shortage of venues with breathtaking views and incredible farm-to-table cuisine.
In fact, there's so many gorgeous venues that we've enlisted the help of New York wedding photographer and Fine Art Curation member Mary Dougherty to share the most picturesque spots to help you narrow down your options. Read on for our pick of the 9 best wedding venues in Upstate New York and start booking those viewings now.
Best wedding venues in the Adirondacks
Lake Placid Lodge
Host your intimate wedding with a luxurious experience at the stunning Lake Placid Lodge. Couples can share a post-ceremony toast aboard the Lodge’s private mahogany Hacker-Craft. Small to medium sized events choose from a range of venues on property, including a lakeside terrace or enclosed porch for shade and an escape from the elements. The wine cellar is perfect for seating up to 14 dinner guests. The Lodge transforms into a winter wonderland during the colder months, with the coziest fireplaces and lake views from private cabins.
Whiteface Lodge
Whiteface Lodge is your go-to Adirondack location with historic interiors, modern amenities and a customizable experience. Fit for a medium to large sized event, guests stay on property and enjoy all the lodge has to offer. The seasonal Canoe Club is ideal for a romantic ceremony and the Courtyard Gardens provide stunning ceremony and cocktail space with a mountain backdrop. Whiteface Lodge transforms seasonally with pond hockey, grand fireplaces, adirondack-style architecture and ample indoor space when desired.
Best wedding venues in the Hudson Valley
Cedar Lakes Estate
Bring your guests to Cedar Lakes Estate for the perfect summer camp getaway. Ready to accommodate grand or intimate events, the Estate offers everything from mountain tops to wooded lakes. You will be immersed in a natural setting that is both charming and inspiring. Couples can choose to exchange vows in a wildflower-filled meadow overlooking the Shawangunk Mountains, or on the serene, lakeside deck with amphitheater seating.
Cocktail hour on the open air pavilion is complete with twinkling lights, a large fire pit and outdoor heating so it can be utilized in all seasons. Couples love the restored barn for the reception, as it boasts a unique blend of modern floor-to-ceiling glass panels and original barnwood walls. This venue values farm-to-table practices and showcases local, thoughtful culinary creations.
Blue Hill at Stone Barns
A widely acclaimed culinary destination, Blue Hill at Stone Barns has earned multiple Michelin Stars with its absolutely incredible food. With a rustic, charming setting in the Hudson Valley, the farm itself is part of the venue and provides the highest quality ingredients from just steps away. Weddings are hosted in the gorgeous HayLoft, which seats 40-260 guests. The Stone Barns venue is steeped in history and is a multi-generational treasure. With its reputation for polished farm-to-table cuisine, menus are unique and unforgettable.
Troutbeck
This enchanting estate offers mid century touches while keeping its historic feeling intact. Originally built in 1765, Troutbeck has hosted creatives and thinkers from the beginning– such as Thoreau, Emerson, Hemingway, Twain and President Theodore Roosevelt. A historic stone bridge and immaculate gardens invite you to wander the paths around the estate.
Guests can stay in a total of 37 rooms, ranging from the Stone Manor House to the newly-renovated Annex and 4-bedroom cottages. Troutbeck has exquisite farm-to-table cuisine, along with a pool, tennis courts and nature trails. The estate is welcoming, meant to feel like a personal home. Each event of your weekend celebration is tailored to create lasting memories for you and your guests.
Best wedding venues in Finger Lakes
Inns of Aurora
At the heart of the Finger Lakes Region, the Inns of Aurora give the perfect balance of space and togetherness. The five Inns are nestled together and within walking distance of the quaint main street of Aurora. This venue provides an amazing culinary experience, as well as a world class spa. Its permanent tent hosts receptions with ease right on the shores of Cayuga Lake. It is a carefully curated hidden gem that blends art and history in all the best ways.
The Lake House
With everything at your fingertips, The Lake House provides you and your guests a chance to indulge in lake life together. There are 125 rooms and numerous thoughtfully designed spaces that create a signature environment. Each comfort has been anticipated and the rooms draw the outdoors in. Modern amenities like the heated pool and sauna overlooking the lake create an escape that you will want to return to.
Best wedding venues in the Catskills
Gather Greene
Located in the Catskills, Gather Greene is easily accessible to New York City guests. The modern pavilion at Gather Greene is the perfect blank canvas to design your wedding that is both chic and personalized. A beautiful offset grid pattern is cast from the pavilion, as the sun moves across the sky. The venue’s rustic charm flows from its 17 private cabins to it’s quarry and rolling hills. You can bring your vision to life here and really create the environment for your occasion. This is a place for a destination wedding without the travel
Hayfield Catskills
Tucked into the rolling hills of New York, Hayfield a wedding venue that will captivate you and your guests. Breathtaking views surround the restored barns. Hayfield is an escape from the city but with all the modern amenities needed to host an event. A meandering path brings you slowly into space, allowing guests to step back in time. Golden hour light invites everyone to enjoy the surroundings.Up to 165 guests can be accommodated for an indoor reception, with options for even larger parties held on the lawn beneath a tent. A wedding at Hayfield is truly memorable.
Photography and copy by Mary Dougherty.
