12 Family-owned New York Wedding Venues


Want to host your wedding at a gorgeous venue while supporting a family-owned business in New York? Look no further! These picturesque properties are often passed down through generations and they put their heart and soul into making your event everything you’ve ever dreamed about because, for them, it's personal. From a serene working farm to a picturesque private estate, you’ll feel right at home in these stunning spaces.



THE CATSKILLS



Maple Shade 1785

Delhi, NY

Fab Features: stunning private farm in a scenic valley surrounded by stonewalls, rolling fields, and epic mountain views • cozy receptions in the iconic yellow barn with its hand-hewn beams and warm lighting • the grounds boast a large pond, an apple orchard, and fields surrounded by lush greenery in the summer and incredible foliage in the fall

Catering: Preferred list, BYO
Price: $$

Adena Orchard & Vine

Jewett, New York

Fab Features: gorgeous, family-run orchard on 15 mountaintop acres • say ‘I do’ amongst the ample sun-dappled lawns, old fruit trees, two historic barns, and a sparkling pond and stream linked by scenic walking paths • become part of Adena's growing legacy and its commitment to community and sustainability with an orchard tree planted in honor of every wedding held

Catering: Preferred list, BYO
Price: $ • $$

Windham Manor

Windham, NY

Fab Features: picture-perfect retreat with a timeless feel • the post-and-beam barn affords a large stone fireplace and high-set cathedral windows that fill the space with natural light • the historic Victorian mansion can sleep up to 33 guests in its twelve well-appointed bedrooms

Catering: Preferred list
Price: $ • $$


UPSTATE



The Rosemary at Spano Lake

Schenevus, NY

Fab Features: gorgeous private waterfront estate on 325 acres, just minutes from historic Cooperstown • exchange vows by a sparkling private lake, then dine and dance beneath the breezy tent as the sun sets over the lush landscape • the property's history is romantic: the owners met as middle schoolers swimming in this very lake on summer vacation!

Catering: Preferred list, BYO
Price: $ • $$


HUDSON VALLEY



Locust Hill Barn

Hudson, NY

Fab Features: welcoming, beautifully renovated barn situated on the top of a hill, neighbored by a local fruit orchard and rolling pastures • say "I do" on the lawn, with a sweet clay pond and a lush border of trees as your backdrop • dine and dance in the red-roofed barn, which is flooded with light thanks to soaring roll-up garage doors, light wood walls, and plenty of windows

Catering: BYO
Price: $$

Oak Hill

Hudson, New York

Fab Features: a bluff-top manor built in 1793 • exchange vows outside on the lawn with the river flowing in the background, you and your guests will love gathering in the barn for dinner and dancing • endless photo ops on the 130 gorgeous acres that include a private woodland park and fabulous view of the Hudson River and the Catskill Mountains

Catering: Preferred list, BYO
Price: $ • $$

Mountainville Manor

Mountainville, NY

Fab Features: a lovely Victorian homestead in the lower Hudson Valley • the versatile venue can accommodate everything from an all-out gala in the grand ballroom to an intimate elopement or micro-wedding in the gardens or Moodna Room • in-house Chef Craig Shelton creates French-inspired dishes using locally-sourced, organic, and grass-fed ingredients

Catering: In-house
Price: $$$


WESTERN NEW YORK



The Highline Rochester

Rochester, NY

Fab Features: the two super-chic events spaces; the North Ballroom and The South Ballroom can be enjoyed individually or in tandem • the South is designed with vintage-style lighting, herringbone wood flooring, hand-crafted millwork, and exposed brick walls • The North boasts original architectural elements combined with all the modern amenities

Catering: Preferred list
Price: $ • $$ • $$$

Freedom Run Winery

Lockport, NY

Fab Features: exchange vows al fresco overlooking the vineyards, apple orchard, and sunflower fields • timber-framed rustic-chic 1826 barn retains its historic charm but adds modern amenities • modern Tasting Room and Barrel Room offer fabulous contemporary style and open onto a large covered patio

Catering: Preferred list, BYO
Price: $ • $$ • $$$

Pomona at Blue Barn

Hilton, NY

Fab Features: stunning modern barn set on 110 acres of working farmland • the light-filled interior serves as the ultimate blank canvas with its bright white shiplap walls and striking black chandeliers • al fresco celebrations on the manicured lawn or on the orchard-view terrace

Catering: In-house
Price: $ • $$ • $$$

Twin Silos

Livonia, NY

Fab Features: former dairy barn just 30 minutes south of Rochester • ceremonies overlooking rolling pastures and sweet ponds • generous packages that allow weekend-long access and plenty of support from the warm, wonderful owners

Catering: Preferred list
Price: $ • $$


WESTCHESTER



The Briarcliff Manor

Briarcliff Manor, New York

Fab Features: historic 1902 manor perched over the Hudson Palisades • this famous estate was portrayed as "Tara" in the classic film Gone With The Wind • the reception room boasts marble fireplaces and period touches with French Doors that open to the tree-covered grounds

Catering: In-house
Price: $ • $$


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