Gardens Galore: 14 Romantic Garden Wedding Venues in New York
The romance of a garden wedding is something everyone can appreciate... and there's no place more romantic than New York. So how about a New York garden wedding? Don't mind if we do. Whether you're looking for an urban oasis of lush natural beauty in the heart of NYC, a romantic retreat among the graceful statuary and English-style grounds of historic Finger Lakes estates, or an elegant, carefully manicured country club setting on the shores of Long Island, there's no shortage of garden gorgeousness in the Empire State.
NEW YORK CITY
NEW YORK CITY
Wave Hill
Bronx, NY
Venue Superpowers:
Historic Estate
Hudson River Views
Expansive Lawns
Fab Features: dramatic 28-acre estate with lush horticultural gardens, a cultural center, and breathtaking views of the Hudson River across to the Palisades • wed on the Great Lawn, then enjoy craft cocktails on the terrace of the historic Wave Hill House as the sun sets over the river • dine and dance in the elegant Armor Hall
Catering: In-housePrice: $$$
Celebrate at Snug Harbor
Staten Island, NY
Venue Superpowers:
Diverse Botanical Gardens
Dramatic Great Hall
Tented Receptions
Fab Features: stunning al fresco venue options on the 83-acre property include the Ming Dynasty-style Chinese Scholar's Garden, with a series of serene walkways, pavilions, and courtyards • the Tuscan Garden provides landscaped terraces, water elements, topiaries and other delights • the Great Hall dazzles with a 40-foot ceiling and soaring Palladian windows, or opt for the tent, which overlooks the grounds
Catering: In-housePrice: $ • $$ • $$$
Bronx Zoo
Bronx, NY
Venue Superpowers:
Iconic Historic Zoo
Unique Photo Ops
Fees Support the Mission
Fab Features: remarkable 1899 landmark zoo tucked on 265 lush acres in the Bronx • exchange vows before the exquisite, palace-like Zoo Center, accented by cool rhino statues, vibrant landscaping, and lush foliage • sip cocktails alongside lemurs, Nile crocodiles, and sea lions before dining in the LEED-certified, historic Schiff Family Great Hall
Catering: In-housePrice: $$ • $$$
HUDSON VALLEY
HUDSON VALLEY
Lambs Hill
Beacon, NY
Venue Superpowers:
Panoramic Views
Mountaintop Setting
On-Site Accommodations
Fab Features: a breathtaking venue located on a gorgeous intimate mountainside setting with panoramic views of the Hudson River • hold your romantic outdoor ceremony on the lawn surrounded by flowering plants and framed by a split-rail fence • celebrate in the beautiful event barn and enjoy two nights in the romantic Equestrian Suite
Catering: Preferred listPrice: $$$
The Ruins at Sassafras
New Lebanon, NY
Venue Superpowers:
Historic Stone House
On-Site Accommodations
Photogenic Ruins
Fab Features: charming upper Hudson Valley oasis blending the stunning views and landscape of the Taconic Mountains with fascinating Shaker history • seven unique event spaces beckon; say "I do" beneath a weeping willow by Deere Pond, then host a tented reception amid the romantic, stacked-stone Ruins • host 18 guests in three restored homes on the property, with plenty of vintage-inspired touches
Catering: Preferred listPrice: $$ • $$$
UPSTATE
UPSTATE
The Mansion of Saratoga
Rock City Falls, NY
Venue Superpowers:
Historic Mansion
Rose Garden
On-Site Accommodations
Fab Features: an exclusive retreat sitting on four peaceful and private acres • hold a romantic ceremony in the Victorian Mansion, originally built in 1866, or in the rustic, chandelier-lit barn • mingle with your guests in the English Rose Garden and capture memories in front of the bucolic pond
Catering: In-housePrice: $ • $$ • $$$
WESTERN NEW YORK
WESTERN NEW YORK
The Eastman Museum
Rochester, NY
Venue Superpowers:
National Historic Landmark
Formal Gardens
World Class Museum
Fab Features: a stunning early 20th-century Colonial Revival estate combining the world's leading museum of photography and film with the mansion and gardens of Kodak founder George Eastman • say ‘I do’ in the formal West Garden surrounded by lush greenery or in the exquisite Conservatory • snap gorgeous photos among the thoughtfully curated formal gardens and grounds
Catering: Preferred listPrice: $ • $$
Avanti Mansion
Buffalo, NY
Venue Superpowers:
All-Inclusive
Imaginative Cuisine
Diverse Venue Options
Fab Features: dreamy Buffalo estate boasting three unique venues, each with indoor & outdoor spaces • elegant, modern Amore Ballroom boasts spectacular starburst chandeliers and an adjacent terrace for al fresco "I do"s • exchange vows on the hillside terrace ceremony site, then snap photos among the lushly landscaped grounds and gardens
Catering: In-housePrice: $$ • $$$
LONG ISLAND
LONG ISLAND
Swan Club on the Harbor
Roslyn, NY
Venue Superpowers:
Sparkling Pond
Floor-to-Ceiling Windows
Upscale Cuisine
Fab Features: picturesque banquet hall in Nassau County surrounded by seasonal flowers, a waterfall, fountains, and a gazebo • the stunning, floor-to-ceiling multipaned windows offer breathtaking views of the waterfront gardens • exceptional service paired with innovative menus and presentation
Catering: In-housePrice: $ • $$
Salt Air Farm
Cutchogue, NY
Venue Superpowers:
Elopements
In-House Florals
Trained Doves
Fab Features: exquisite seaside farm tucked between two salt marsh inlets along Peconic Bay • opt for an intimate ceremony on the lawn or a grand garden party, with access to the Olympic-size croquet court • on-site gardens provide exquisite florals, and a trained dove release offer a truly spectacular finale to your "I do"s
Catering: BYOPrice: $ • $$ • $$$
Larkfield
East Northport, NY
Venue Superpowers:
Tuscan Villa Style
Topnotch Lighting & Sound
All Inclusive
Fab Features: this beautiful, Tuscan-inspired estate with your choice of beautiful ballrooms • the secluded gardens boast sparkling water features, elegant statuary, and gorgeous stone courtyards and walkways • generous packages and an excellent events team ensure your planning process and special day goes off without a hitch
Catering: In-housePrice: $ • $$ • $$$
The Watermill
Smithtown, New York
Venue Superpowers:
Secluded Grounds
Upscale Ballrooms
White Glove Service
Fab Features: this private North Shore retreat exudes rustic elegance • exchange vows on a pretty courtyard tucked among the manicured gardens, or in one of the sophisticated on-site chapels • elegant ballrooms boast Brazilian-cherry dance floors, integrated lighting and sound systems, and beautiful mahogany bars
Catering: In-housePrice: $ • $$
East Wind Long Island
Wading River, NY
Venue Superpowers:
Full Service Resort
Private Estate
Elegant Ballrooms
Fab Features: a resort-style property boasts three venues in one beautiful location all within a short drive of the Hamptons • exchange vows outdoors amongst the gardens, waterfalls, gazebos, footbridges, flowering arbors, and the vibrant vineyard • hold your reception in one of the ballrooms with gorgeous details, like crystal chandeliers, mahogany bars, grand staircases, and skylights
Catering: In-house, BYOPrice: $$
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