Wedding planner Angela Christoforo recommends a celebration spot for every style.
Industrial Charm: Hutton Brickyards, Kingston
What was once a hotbed of brick manufacturing in Kingston now offers a trio of blank-slate party spaces, including the appropriately brick-clad (and masterfully restored) Hutton Hall. Bonus points for the site’s well-appointed guest cabins. “You won’t find another venue in the Hudson Valley that offers this unique mix of river views, historical buildings, and modern accommodations,” says Christoforo. huttonbrickyards.com
Photo by Monika Eisenbart/ Courtesy of Hudson Brickyards
Additional industrial places to check out: The Wire Venue in Coxsackie, City Winery in Montgomery, Senate Garage in Kingston, The Roundhouse in Beacon, Foreland Catskill in Catskill, and Basilica Hudson in Hudson.
Farm Flair: Meadow Ridge on Hudson, Coxsackie
Set on 100 pastoral acres, this Coxsackie standout features a refurbished 19th-century dairy barn with ample room for an evening of dinner and dancing. Plus, unlike other pastoral venues, the barn is blissfully temperature-controlled. “A modern rustic barn in the Hudson Valley with heat and air conditioning is a rare find, and Meadow Ridge offers it,” the planner notes. meadowridgeonhudson.com
Additional barn venues to check out: Blooming Hill Farm in Blooming Grove, Stonehill’s Farmhouse in Accord, Cedar Lakes Estate in Port Jervis, The Barn at Buttermilk Falls in Milton, and The Barn at Liberty Farms in Ghent.
For Vineyard Vibes: Milea Estate Vineyard, Staatsburg
Perfect for parties of 80 or less, this chic vineyard dazzles with locally sourced food and, of course, plenty of sustainably produced vino. “It’s a great choice for wine lovers or couples looking for an event space with modern interior design,” says Christoforo. mileaestatevineyard.com
Additional vineyards to check out: Red Maple Vineyard in West Park, Nostrano Vineyards in Milton, Millbrook Vineyards & Winery in Millbrook, and Magnanini Winery in Wallkill.
Photo by Monika Eisenbart Photography
For River/Mountain Views: Southwood Estate, Germantown
Why choose between river and mountain vistas when you can have both at the centuries-old Southwood Estate? At this intimate Germantown property, which you’ll have all to yourself for the weekend, weddings are always hosted outside on the tree-dotted grounds. “You don’t feel like you are at a wedding venue when you arrive here,” the planner says. “I can’t think of another property that sits so close to the river and feels like you’re hosting a wedding at your own private home for the weekend.” southwoodestate.com
Additional venues with views to check out: Lambs Hill in Beacon, Boscobel House + Gardens in Garrison, Mohonk Mountain House in New Paltz, The Garrison in Garrison, and Onteora Mountain House in Boiceville.
Photo by Forever Photography
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