Venues for a Country Wedding Near New York City

Regina Sass
Drive just about an hour or less north of New York City and you are in the Hudson River Valley, a beautiful location for a wedding in the country with rolling hills, lakes, rivers and first quality venues. If you would like your wedding to be out of New York City and in a relaxed yet sophisticated atmosphere, then take these suggestions for a Country Wedding Venue near New York City into consideration and see if one of them fits your idea of a perfect wedding venue to a tee.

The Garrison is just over an hour from New York City, in the Catskill Mountains. There is no more beautiful natural country setting for a wedding anywhere. You have a choice of four settings for your reception. The Valley Restaurant and the World's End Bar is available for up to 50 guests, The Windgate Room has a separate terrace for pre dinner cocktail parties, The River Room & Terrace is perfect for parties up to 250, and The Terrace Grill is perfect for a less formal affair. The wedding ceremony can be held in the garden under an arbor, with friends and family all around. The wedding package includes an open bar, passed cocktails and hors d'oeuvres, a champagne toast, and a three or four-course meal accompanied by select wines. And of course the wedding cake. Contact this suggestion for a country wedding near New York City at 845.424.3604

The Hilton Pearl River is a French Chateau located just 30 miles north of New York City. And the decor is that of a 19th or early 20 century French Mansion, with all the ambiance that goes with it. Grand Ballroom able to accommodate banquets up to 600 people with room for a full-sized dance floor, big enough for most weddings. They will work with you to customize your menu and the bride and groom get a complimentary nights stay. You can contact this idea for a Country Wedding near New York City at 845.735.9000

The Trump National Golf Club is located just north of New York City in Westchester County. In doors, there is a total of 65,000 square feet that can be set up to accommodate all size weddings, from small to huge and everything in between. You have your choice of cocktails on the outdoor terraces overlooking the golf course, followed by a reception in the ballroom or cocktails may be served in the glass-enclosed atrium before guests move to the ballroom for dinner.

A scenic 101-foot waterfall, winding streams and stone bridges in a golf course setting, plus the marvelous spaces within the clubhouse, afford beautiful settings for photography. You can contact this choice for a Country Wedding near New York City at 339 Pine Road, Briarcliff Manor, New York 10510 • Phone: (914) 944-0900

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