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19 Upstate NY Wedding Venues

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Have you begun your search for extraordinary upstate NY wedding venues? Far from the commotion of the city, wedding venues in the Hudson Valley, Catskills, and Westchester County offer captivating experiences with breathtaking views and historic backdrops.

Whether your venue search has you curious about weekend weddings, farm venues, or a singular wedding date in a historic mansion home, you can find more information on 19 of the best upstate NY wedding venues through the details below.

With each venue listed, I’ve included details on available spaces, cost, capacity, and the phenomenal views and experience you can hope to embrace on the day you are joined in marriage. Access the complete list through the table of contents below, or bookmark this page so that you can revisit it throughout the wedding planning process.

Table of Contents

  1. Wildflower Farms
  2. Blue Hill at Stone Barn
  3. Cedar Lakes Estate
  4. Troutbeck
  5. Briarcliff Manor
  6. Caramoor Center for Music and the Arts Gardens
  7. Deer Mountain Inn
  8. Foxfire Mountain House
  9. Gather Greene
  10. The Roundhouse at Beacon Falls
  11. Gilbertsville Farmhouse
  12. Hutton Brickyards
  13. The Lake House on Canandaigua
  14. The Maker Hotel
  15. M&D Farm
  16. Monteverde at Oldstone
  17. Valley Rock Inn
  18. Wainwright House
  19. Whitby Castle
  20. Upstate NY Wedding Photographer

1. Wildflower Farms

Stretched over 140 secluded acres, Wildflower Farms wedding ceremonies are held beneath organically structured tree canopies with reception celebrations among the enchanting meadows. Perhaps one of the most beloved upstate NY wedding venues, Wildflower Farms in the Hudson Valley, is a whimsically natural setting. Framing the views across the sweeping landscape at Wildflower Farms are peaks and valleys off in the distance. The venue offers an expansive provincial setting with modern-day amenities such as overnight accommodations, spa experiences, and a delectably curated culinary experience. Full venue buyouts are available for a weekend wedding celebration, or you may opt to host on the singular date of your choosing.

Total Capacity

A Hudson Valley wedding at Wildflower Farms has the ability to accommodate indoor celebrations with up to 125 guests in attendance. For starlit or tented celebrations, the venue can seat up to 225 guests.

Wildflower Farms Wedding Cost

Wildflower Farms has three sets of pricing, depending upon your total guest count. For weddings with more 80 guests in attendance, but not more than 225 guests, the total cost includes a minimum food & beverage spend of $150,000, a wellness minimum of $25,000, and a site fee that begins at $35,000. This would put the starting cost of your Wildflower Farms wedding at $210,000. 

A Wildflower Farms wedding with 65-80 guests in attendance has a food and beverage minimum starting at $75.000, a minimum wellness spend of $5000, and a venue fee beginning at $15,500. This would put the starting cost of your Wildflower Farms wedding at $95.000.

2. Blue Hill at Stone Barn

There is no shortage of upstate NY wedding venues that evoke the charming expanse of the landscape the area is known for. Blue Hill at Stone Barn is an exquisite wedding venue in Westchester County comprising 80 acres. The idyllic farm is an epicenter for agriculture, culinary delights, and, of course, private events. Wedding ceremonies are held outdoors in the courtyard, surrounded by the quintessential brick buildings covered in an overgrowth of ivy, accented by blooming florals. However, for your reception, you have multiple options of where to host your guests; depending on total count and seating configuration, for an evening of dining backed by the property’s Michelin star status.

Total Capacity

The Hayloft at Blue Hill Farm can seat anywhere from 40 to 260 guests. Weddings and private events are also offered in the main dining room of the restaurant on site, which can comfortably accommodate up to 125 guests.

Blue Hill at Stone Barn Wedding

Blue Hill Farm Wedding Cost

There are two fees totaling your Blue Hill Farm wedding cost: the venue fee and the food and beverage minimum expenditure. From May through October, a Blue Hill at Stone Barn Wedding taking place on a Saturday begins with a venue fee of $55,000 and a minimum food & beverage spend of $85,000. Or, for weddings held on a Saturday from November through April, the venue’s minimum food & beverage service expenditure totals $75,000. If your Blue Hill Farm wedding will take place on a Friday or Sunday, your venue fee will cost $40,00. Additional food & beverage expenditures for Friday & Sunday weddings are $70,000 from May through October and $60,000 from November through April.

3. Cedar Lakes Estate

An escape from the city, Cedar Lakes Estate in the Hudson Valley, feels as if it’s a world away. Set against the water, and through the forested thicket, a Cedar Lakes Estate wedding is one enveloped in nature. There are a number of outdoor spaces to host your ceremony, whether on the waterfront with the soft billowing breeze or in the structured glass house, you will have the ability to design an immersive wedding day experience that feels unique to you.

In total, there are 7 wedding reception spaces available at Cedar Lakes Estate in NY to host your evening celebration. Your preferred space will be driven by the total number of expected guests and whether you desire an indoor or outdoor experience. Additionally, the venue offers overnight lodging through their Sleepy Pine Cottages, and on-site amenities that allow you to curate a full weekend wedding of events to connect with your guests.

Total Capacity

All in all, a Cedar Lakes Estate wedding in the Hudson Valley can host events with up to 300 guests in attendance.

Cedar Lakes Estate Wedding Hudson Valley

Cedar Lakes Estate Wedding Cost

The total of your Cedar Lakes Estate wedding cost is configured by two factors: your venue site fee and a minimum guarantee. Weddings taking place from May through October come with a site fee of $68,000 and a food and beverage minimum of $130,000. After the addition of applicable state sales tax and an operational fee, this puts the total minimum guarantee at $263,328. Weddings occurring from November through April come with a site fee of $42,000 and a food and beverage minimum of $95,000. After the addition of applicable state sales tax and an operational fee, this puts the total minimum guarantee at $182,201.

4. Troutbeck

If you’re searching for upstate NY wedding venues that offer the experience of a tented celebration, you’ll find it at Troutbeck. Troutbeck, located in Amenia, New York, is a 250-acre Hudson Valley estate hotel and wedding venue. Its pastoral setting is decidedly for the creatives, adventurers, and the romantics. Troutbeck weddings are offered as full weekend buyouts, allowing you and your guests exclusive use of the property for an unencumbered experience.

There are four distinct spaces at Troutbeck to host your wedding. The Walled Garden is an outdoor setting for romantic wedding vows by the brick garden wall, covered in greenery. Overlooking Dunham Creek, The Ballroom hosts indoor receptions with views of the property through it’s floor to ceiling window. The Pole Barn is a blank canvas space where wedding day decor comes to life through creative expression. Lastly, Troutbeck offers The Tall Barn for intimate settings among its cathedral ceilings and English oak floors.

Total Capacity

Depending on your preferred setting, Troutbeck can host weddings with anywhere from 80 (The Tall Barn) to 200 guests (The Ballroom).

Troutbeck Wedding Amenia New York

Troutbeck Wedding Cost

The total cost of your Troutbeck wedding will be configured through an estate fee, a required food and beverage minimum, and the two-night required minimum room buyout. Weddings at Troutbeck, taking place during high season (May through November) come with an estate fee of $50,000, and a food and beverage minimum of $130,000 for up to 200 guests. This would put the beginning cost of your Troutbeck wedding at $180,000. This total is prior to the required room buyout and applicable state tax and administrative fee.

5. Briarcliff Manor

Briarcliff is a historic Manor home located in Westchester. This upstate NY wedding venue was originally constructed in 1902, and formerly known as the Haymount Estate. Today, its grand facade still stands resolute, welcoming guests past the stone fountain and circular driveway. The venue blends old-world charm with a dash of modern excitement for weddings that are classic yet elegant. Wedding ceremonies at Briarcliff Manor can be hosted on the grounds, located in the rear of the home, providing sweeping views of the Hudson River Valley. Evening celebrations evoking the vintage charm of the manor are hosted indoors through the venue’s ballroom. This space features an ornate marble fireplace and French doors opening out onto the terrace. Weddings at Briarcliff Manor are offered as an all-inclusive experience, with your food and beverage package offered on-site, through a variety of customizable selections.

Total Capacity

Altogether, Briarcliff Manor can host a wedding with up to 200 guests present.

Briarcliff Manor Wedding Cost

The beginning cost of your Briarcliff Manor wedding will be decided by the day of the week you plan to host your wedding. For example, weddings taking place on a Saturday average from $28,000 to $32,000. Meanwhile, weddings taking place on a Friday or Sunday range in cost from $20,000 to $25,000. Special rates apply to weekday weddings and Saturday early afternoon weddings, which average from $8000 to $15,000.

6. Caramoor Center for Music and the Arts Gardens

When it comes to versatile upstate NY wedding venues, Caramoor Center offers a number of spaces to host a wedding, wrapped in its own unique brand of enchantment. Located in Westchester County, just an hour outside of the city, Caramoor Center for Music & the Arts, Inc. is a historic estate comprised of 81 acres. Ceremonies at the venue take place in the bucolic Sunken Garden. The private terraced garden is overflowing with lush greenery and a variety of native florals, curating the most romantic setting rivaling that of any English garden.

Wedding vows at the Caramoor Center are celebrated in a range of spaces, including their Pavilion Tent, starlit Venetian Theatre, Spanish Courtyard, The Music Room, and the incredibly ornate, but intimate, Formal Dining Room. Each of these spaces will allow you to host your guests for a number of experiences, beginning with your ceremony through to your carefully curated cocktail hour and your nighttime newlywed celebration.

Total Capacity

Each space at Caramoor Center offers its own unique seating configuration and total capacity. They range in size from intimate, with the ability to accommodate weddings with 50 guests, to grand in scale, with the capacity to entertain up to 1000 guests.

Caramoor Center For Music & The Arts Inc Wedding

Caramoor Center Wedding Cost

A wedding ceremony, cocktail hour, and reception at Caramoor Center for Music & the Arts begins with a venue rental fee of $12,500. This fee includes use of the grounds, gardens, and the covered pavilion tent on the day of your wedding.

7. Deer Mountain Inn

Perfectly positioned in the Great Northern Catskill Mountains, far from the reach of the city, you’ll find Deer Mountain Inn. An expansive, serene setting originally constructed in the turn of the century Arts & Crafts design philosophy. From the months of May through October, the venue offers outdoor wedding ceremonies at their Mountain Top Meadow and tented outdoor receptions on their sprawling Front Lawn. Fully inclusive wedding weekends also include a number of spaces where you can host your guests for a welcome or rehearsal dinner, an afterparty, a farewell brunch, or a cocktail mixer. For upstate NY wedding venues heavily focused on connective experiences, including lodging on site, Deer Mountain Inn is a mountain top wedding venue, set at a comfortable distance away from the modern world. The unparalleled views, combined with the immersive setting, make it an exceptional space to host a wedding.

Total Capacity

A Deer Mountain Inn wedding in Tannersville, NY, can host up to 200 seated guests. Conversely, the venue can accommodate up to 225 guests if you choose to host a floating cocktail reception. Deer Mountain Inn weddings held in the winter have a varying capacity, with the ability to host up to 70 seated guests or 80 guests for a cocktail reception.

Deer Mountain Inn Upstate NY Wedding Venues

Deer Mountain Inn Wedding Cost

Your Deer Mountain Inn wedding cost will be composed of a few select fees. Deer Mountain Inn, Tannersville, NY comes with a minimum required $50,000 food & beverage spend, a $12,275 administrative fee, and a site fee of $12,000.  Additionally, the venue requires a full buyout of their overnight accommodations for two nights to host your guests; this fee totals $15,541. In total, your Deer Mountain Inn wedding cost will be calculated at $89,816 before selection of enhancements, and required sales tax and gratuity.

8. Foxfire Mountain House

An exclusive-use wedding venue, Foxfire Mountain House dubs its experiences as wedding retreats. A mountain house located in the Catskills, Foxfire is set against the backdrop of 10 acres, with charming touchpoints enveloping your weekend wedding experience. Wedding ceremonies at the venue are held in the open-air, surrounded by towering woodlands and idyllic panoramic views. Receptions unfold through a tented experience that combines the sweet scent of the woodlands with just enough lighting to enjoy the stars while hitting the dance floor and connecting with your guests. Foxfire Mountain House weekend weddings are fully inclusive, allowing you and your guests to experience the feeling of a family reunion, centered on your love story.

Total Capacity

An unforgettable wedding at Foxfire Mountain House can host up to 140 attendees for your wedding ceremony and reception.

Foxfire Mountain House Wedding Cost

Foxfire Mountain House wedding venue has two sets of costs, one for intimate weddings with up to 44 guests in attendance, and another for celebrations with up to 140 guests in attendance. The total cost for a Foxfire Mountain House intimate wedding begins at $38,000 plus at  $10,000 food & beverage minimum spend, placing the overall starting cost at $48.000. For weddings with up to 140 guests in attendance, the total starting price begins at $80,000, with a $24,000 required food and beverage minimum spend, which would list your beginning cost at $104,000.

9. Gather Greene

By and large, Gather Greene has to be one of the largest upstate NY wedding venues, with over 100 acres of forested woodlands. These expansive lands include quintessential views of the Hudson Valley and Berkshire Mountains.

In total, Gather Greene has 5 spaces available to host your wedding ceremony. Four of these spaces are outdoors, including ‘On The Ridge’ (a flat grassy area), a ‘Space in the Woods’ among the trees, The Peninsula overlooking the pond on the property, and the Wedding Deck with proximity to the Pavilion. The fifth space is indoors offering a modern aesthetic protected from the elements in a blank slate space.

When night falls, and your celebration is in full swing, the venue offers fire torches and campfires to light up the area around the quarry. Thus creating a seamless transition into an afterparty. If you are considering hosting a Gather Greene wedding in the Catskills of NY, they provide a venue manager on-site for your event. However, they do require that you work with a full-service wedding planner in order to host your wedding on their grounds.

Total Capacity

Your wedding at Gather Greene has the ability to host up to 250 seated guests for dinner and dancing inside the pavilion.

Gather Greene Wedding NY

Gather Greene Wedding Cost 

The total cost of your Gather Greene wedding begins with a cost of $29,700. This pricing is not inclusive of your food and beverage package. You may select the caterer of your choice through the venue’s preferred vendor list and work with them directly to curate your menu and configure the total cost of your culinary experience. Additionally, Gather Greene requires a two-night minimum booking for their 17 cabins, priced at $375 per night. Along with the venue fee, this would put the overall starting cost of your Gather Green wedding in the Catskills at  $42.450.

10. The Roundhouse at Beacon Falls

The historical brick architecture on the property of The Roundhouse at Beacon Falls dates back to the early 1800s. The space was originally one of the area’s very first factories. Over the years, it has transformed into a sophisticated wedding venue where exposed brick and towering ceilings invite guests to celebrate your union with views of the surrounding creek and waterfall. Honouring the spaces’ early innovation, weddings at The Roundhouse at Beacon Falls are known for their architectural beauty and modern point of view. The venue provides the flexibility to host your wedding ceremony either indoors or outdoors with a cocktail hour to follow. Newlywed celebrations are held indoors at the venue’s Waterfall Room, where a night of dinner and dancing takes place well into the late hours of the evening.

Total Capacity

The Roundhouse at Beacon Falls provides space for weddings with no more than 200 attending guests.

Wedding Ceremony at The Roundhouse at Beacon Falls

The Roundhouse at Beacon Falls Wedding Cost

Weddings at The Roundhouse at Beach Falls are priced by a minimum food and beverage spend. During high season, from the months of April through November, Saturday weddings come with a minimum food & beverage spend of $45,000 and a venue fee of $8000, which puts the starting cost of your wedding at $53,000. This cost does not yet include the selection of enhancements, administrative fees, or applicable sales tax.

11. Gilbertsville Farmhouse

Gilberstville Farmhouse encompasses 125 private acres where splendid three-day wedding weekends are personalised to your desired taste & style. Outdoor wedding ceremonies at Gilbertsville Farmhouse take place in one of three unique spaces. The Private Beach, The Woodlands, or the Hilltop Cathedral. Each of these locations offers unparalleled panoramic views, wrapping your vows in the warmth of the landscape.

Wedding receptions at Gilbertsville Farmhouse take place indoors, sheltered from the elements, in either their Chandelier Barn or The Hayloft. Finally, you and a select group of guests can enjoy an intimate late-night celebration fireside, under the stars, with no curfew to impede your celebration. Conversely, you may also choose to host an afterparty at the venue’s lounge until 1 am. Lastly, dining at Gilbertsville Farmhouse is offered in a farm-to-table experience. Meals are carefully crafted using the freshest ingredients sourced from local farms in the Catskills.

Total Capacity

All in all, Gilberstville Farmhouse in upstate NY can host a wedding weekend with up to 250 guests in attendance.

Gilbertsville Farmhouse Wedding Upstate NY

12. Hutton Brickyards

Under the category of picturesque Hudson Valley wedding venues, Hutton Brickyards offers two resplendent settings to choose from. First is their Riverfront setting. This space can only be described as industrial chic with brick architecture and majestic views of the Hudson River. The Riverfront venue offers ceremonies on the lawn overlooking the tranquil banks of the river. For a ceremony space partially sheltered from the elements, the Riverfront venue also has a pavilion. This space features views of the water from above. Conversely, the Pavilion can be accessed for your reception, with the calm winds of the river carrying through the open-style pavilion setting during your dining experience.

The second venue at Hutton Brickyards for a wedding is the Edgewood Mansion. Originally constructed in 1873, this space has retained its original charm and splendor with updated modern amenities. Wedding ceremonies at Edgewood Mansion take place at the gazebo, which is centered on the front lawn of the venue. Receptions can be held at the Carriage House Courtyard under the stars, or within the walls of the Historic Mansion.

Total Capacity

If you choose to plan your wedding at the Riverfront venue, this space can accommodate up to 250 seated guests. A Hutton Brickyards wedding at the Edgewood Mansion has the ability to host up to 150 guests in total.

Hutton Brickyards Wedding NY

Hutton Brickyards Wedding Cost

Weddings at the Hutton Brickyards Riverfront from May through October require a minimum food & beverage spend, priced at $35,000 with a venue fee of $35,000. Riverfront weddings at Hutton Brickyards throughout April & October require a minimum food & beverage spend of $25,000 and a venue fee of $25,000.

If you are planning a wedding at the Hutton Brickyards Mansion, there are two sets of costs, also based on seasonality. From May through October, the venue requires a minimum food and beverage expenditure of $25,000, along with a rental fee of $15,000. During April & November, a Hutton Brickyards wedding at the mansion requires a minimum food and beverage spend of $15,000 with a venue rental fee of $10,000.

13. The Lake House on Canandaigua

Remarkable lakefront views and exquisite gardens are part of the idyllic setting at The Lake House on Canandaigua. The Lake House on Canandaigua offers weddings year-round, with seasonality evoking the atmosphere and propelling your overall experience. Whether you dream of summer vows facing the water, a winter wedding with an unexpected snowfall, or a spring wedding filled with the fragrant scent of the topiaries in bloom, The Lake House on Canandaigua can accommodate your vision under any circumstance. For upstate NY wedding venues with indoor reception spaces, The Lake House offers its Event Barn. A clean slate space that can be transformed to adapt to your wedding day vision, no matter how grand or intimate in scale. Though the barn is a wooden structure, its vast number of floor-to-ceiling windows allows for panoramic lake views as you dine and dance the night away.

Total Capacity

The Lake House on Canandaigua hotel is best suited to host weddings with no more than 200 guests in attendance.

Wedding at The Lake House on Canandaigua

The Lake House On Canandaigua Wedding Price

On average, a Saturday wedding at The Lake House on Canandaigua will begin with a cost of $83,500. This cost includes your venue rental fee, required food and beverage minimum spends, and the site fee for your wedding ceremony. It’s important to note that special pricing will apply for weddings taking place on a holiday weekend. Lastly, your final total will also include a percentage-based service charge along with applicable local sales tax.

14. The Maker Hotel

Searching for intimate Hudson Valley wedding venues? The Maker Hotel accommodates weddings with intentionally sized guest lists in its Conservatory Style restaurant. The glass structure is settled under the stars and bursting with ambiance. The setting is cozy, featuring seating with bold, pattered fabrics, surrounded by an overgrowth of potted vegetation. To complete the space, a crystal chandelier hangs high above the room, adding a soft glow to the space. The Maker Hotel also features a bar set in a 19th-century carriage house, where conversations and custom-crafted libations enhance your celebration.

Total Capacity

The Maker Hotel hosts intimate wedding celebrations with no more than 40 guests attending.

The Maker Hotel New York Wedding

15. M&D Farm

A garden barn wedding venue, M&D Farm in upstate NY is an enchanting setting for a memorable event that blends European rustic charm with distinctive elegance. The venue strives to offer couples an exclusive experience that is authentic to their love story. Their approach ensures that only a select number of weddings are held on their grounds each year. Originally constructed as a sheep farm, M&D Farm hosts weddings that are rooted in nature and understated elegance.

Available spaces on their grounds for each of your events include The Gardens, The Barn, and The Dining Courtyard & Firepit. Ceremonies held in The Gardens evoke romantic sentiment, surrounded by potted plants, wild blooms, and a stone walkway leading to the altar. If you wish to host an indoor wedding repetition, M&D Farms offers The Barn, a historic space that can seamlessly transition your guests from The Gardens. Alternatively, an al fresco dining experience can be held in The Dining Courtyard. A gravel-lined space features endless rows of family-style tables for your guests to connect under the stars. 

Total Capacity

From late May through early October, M&D Farm in Westerlo, NY, hosts weddings with up to 150 guests in attendance.

M&D Farm Wedding Westerlo NY

M&D Farms Wedding Cost

Your M&D Farms wedding cost will be based on whether you require a ‘day of’ rental or a full property rental. A day of rental begins at a cost of $16,500 and covers exclusive use of the venue on the date of your wedding. However, if you require a weekend wedding buyout, a full property rental begins at a cost of $21,500. This cost is not inclusive of your food and beverage service, which must be contracted through your preferred caterer.

16. Monteverde at Oldstone

An 18th-century estate overlooking the Hudson River, Monteverde at Oldstone provides views of sweeping vistas in a natural setting. Wedding ceremonies are held by the water, in the open air, underneath the property’s 100-year-old, naturally formed Grape Tree arbor. Monteverde at Oldstone offers tented wedding celebrations unlike any other Hudson Valley wedding venue. Key characteristics of The Tent Pavilion include a permanent floor, a parquet dance floor, studio lighting, and easy access to facilities.

However, you may also select an indoor Mansion reception experience. Spaces available include three distinctive dining rooms: The Grand Dining Room, The Veranda Dining Room, and The Governors Dining Room. Each of these spaces connects to the outdoor patios and provides views of the river throughout the evening. The highest priority is given to the culinary experience at Monteverde at Oldstone. Ingredients are sourced locally and driven by seasonality for an altogether scrumptious dinner service.

Total Capacity

A Monteverde at Oldstone tented wedding can seat up to 350 guests for dinner. Or entertain up to 450 guests for a flowing cocktail reception.

Monteverde at Oldstone Wedding NY

Monteverde at Oldstone Wedding Cost

Your total Monteverde at Oldstone wedding cost will be determined by a per-person cost, beginning at $416. This price includes your venue fee, rentals, valet service, and your dining experience. If, for example, you are hosting a wedding with 150 guests in attendance, your starting total would be $62,400 prior to the selection of menu enhancements or overnight accommodations.

17. Valley Rock Inn

Valley Rock Inn & Mountain Club is an hour outside the city and yet a world away. Nestled in the foothills of the Ramapo Mountains, you’ll find Valley Rock Inn located in Sloatsburg, New York. If you desire upstate NY wedding venues that offer a secluded experience, Valley Rock Inn is surrounded by 70,000 acres of woodlands in the form of Harriman State Park and Sterling Forest.

Lush verdant gardens, vast courtyards, and sophisticated tented celebrations are found on the grounds of Valley Rock Inn, allowing you to plan a romantic wedding weekend centered on connections and joyous festivities.

Ceremonies are held outdoors, enveloped in the soft atmosphere of the nearby woods. Meanwhile, dining is offered through a tented experience, poolside, or on the partially covered terrace. The ambiance of a Valley Rock Inn wedding invokes the quiet elegance of the countryside, paired with the magnificence of a full wedding weekend surrounded by those you cherish the most.

Total Capacity

A Valley Rock Inn wedding can host anywhere from 60 to 300 guests. Total capacity will be determined by your final count and preferred space and seating configurations.

Valley Rock Inn Wedding Cost

For a full wedding weekend celebration, your Valley Rock Inn cost will begin at $150,000. This price includes your accommodations, rehearsal dinner, wedding, and a farewell brunch by the pool. For a singular wedding day, packages begin at a starting price of $80,000 for 100 guests, and can be further customized to suit your needs.

18. Wainwright House


Stunning views are an essential component of upstate NY wedding venues. At Wainwright House, you’ll find the venue overlooks Milton Harbor and the Marshlands Conservatory. It’s an awe-inspiring backdrop set against the facade of the historic stone estate home.

Wainwright House offers the flexibility to plan your wedding either inside the walls of the restored home or outdoors, on the expansive lawn, in a tented setting. Additionally, the property offers overnight accommodations for up to 32 guests in the Main House, Fonrose Cottage, and the Carriage House.

Your Wainwright House wedding culinary experience will be offered on-site through Bartleby & Sage, the venue’s exclusive caterer. They will work with you to curate a customized menu reflective of your tastes, with selections from plated dinners to wood-fired barbecue.

Total Capacity

Tented weddings at Wainwright House have the ability to host 240 seated guests, or up to 300 guests for a floating cocktail reception.

Wainwright House Wedding Cost 

The total cost of your wedding at Wainwright House will be determined by the day of the week and month your wedding is held. Weddings taking place from May through October on a Friday or Sunday come with a venue fee of $12,500. If you opt to host a Saturday wedding, your venue fee will total $15,000.

Wainwright House also offers reduced rates for off-season weddings taking place during the months of November through April. For weddings held on Friday or Sunday during the off-season, your venue fee will be $6000. If you opt to host a Saturday wedding during these months, your total site fee will total $7000.

Lastly, if you are hosting your wedding ceremony on the grounds of the venue during the off-season months, the venue has an additional fee of $1500 to $3000 for access to a smaller tent to shelter you and your guests from the inclement weather.

19. Whitby Castle

Located in Westchester County, Whitby Castle dates back to 1852. The stone castle is situated on 126 acres and accommodates weddings for couples who wish to imbue their day with subtle distinction. Whitby Castle weddings are held both indoors and outdoors, with wedding ceremonies taking place on the pristinely manicured lawns, directly facing the architecture of the castle.

Cocktail hour is offered on the patio, where guests can sip on signature cocktails as you enjoy your photography experience. Reception celebrations unfold in the mansion’s Ballroom, where a night filled with live music and haute cuisine embraces you and your guests. Bar and menu items are offered on-site through the venue’s incomparable staff, focused on providing an unparalleled level of service to each and every event.

Whitby Castle weddings are exclusive events, where you and your guests can enjoy the grounds and historic property through unimpeded connections.

Total Capacity

A Whitby Castle wedding can host up to 220 attendees to honor your vows.

Whitby Castle Wedding Cost

The total starting cost of a Whitby Castle wedding ranges from $10,000 to $20,000, with an additional fee of $2000 if you wish to host your ceremony on site.

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