Congratulations on your engagement! You’ve made the first big step—saying yes! The next step—choosing your wedding venue. This can be a daunting task as there are many beautiful Hudson Valley wedding venues. Wedding venues typically book a year in advance, so take that into consideration as you begin your search. We’ve compiled a list of important features that you should look for when choosing the right venue!
Wedding Venues with No Site Fees
It’s not uncommon to see Hudson Valley wedding venue prices to be between $150 and $200 per person on a Saturday. Many venues will charge an extra “site fee” on top of the per person price, which can easily add thousands to your wedding budget. Site fees are meant to cover the rental cost of your venue. Wedding venues that operate as a business other than weddings, such as a winery or art gallery, may charge a site fee that makes up for the income they would have generated had they been open to the public.
There are few wedding venues in the Hudson Valley that have no site fees or hidden service charges. FEAST at Round Hill, located in Washingtonville, NY, has no site fees and no extra service charges. They offer beautiful views, spectacular gardens and all-inclusive wedding packages that may be the right choice for your wedding day.
FEAST at Round Hill, wedding venue in Washingtonville, NY
Wedding Venues that offer both Indoor and Outdoor Spaces for your Ceremony and Reception
Rain on your wedding day is said to be good luck, but not when it’s on your wedding guests! If you’ve fallen in love with the idea of a wedding surrounded by nature, make sure there’s a back up area in case of inclement weather. If you’re having your ceremony outside at your chosen wedding venue, check to see what the plan is if the weather doesn’t turn out in your favor. The Emerson Resort and Spa in Mount Tremper, NY, offers multiple indoor and outdoor spaces for both your wedding ceremony and wedding reception.
The Emerson Resort and Spa in Mount Tremper, NY
Wedding Venues that are All Inclusive
Finding a wedding venue that offers everything from the catering to the table and chairs will save you both money and hours of time coordinating with vendors. Couples are often surprised how paying a rental fee for every fork, spoon and plate can quickly add up. When a wedding venue exclusively caterers in their own kitchen, there is also less of a chance of mistakes made by an outside caterer, from forgetting food items to missing kitchen equipment. Hollow Brook Golf Course in Cortlandt Manor, NY, offers all inclusive packages that even include a wedding cake!
Hollow Brook Golf Club in Cortlandt Manor, NY
Wedding Venues that only Host One Event Per Day
A wedding venue that only hosts one event per day means you’ll never be on the heels of another wedding, you won’t be rushed along and your wedding will get the undivided attention that it deserves. The West Hills Country Club in Middletown, NY, is a beautiful venue nestled alongside the Wallkill River that hosts only one wedding per day.
West Hills Country Club in Middletown, NY
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