The Catskill Region, made up of four counties in New York: Ulster, Greene, Delaware, and Sullivan, is known for its mountainous landscapes, history, and sense of adventure. Only two hours from Manhattan, the Catskills provide an alternative destination wedding for those looking for the perfect rustic setting for their special day. A unique element of a rustic wedding is the use of nature as a decoration in itself. There is no lack of beautiful, natural settings in the Catskills, where mountaintop ceremonies and homey farms and bed & breakfasts are just the place for a wedding full of rustic charm. Guests of the bride and groom can spend their weekend in one of the many hotels or bed & breakfasts, and enjoy their time before and after the big day taking-in the views. The region boasts superb hiking, golf, and other outdoor recreation. Plus those looking to explore the historical side of the state can take in a museum or go antiquing. Here are our top 7 wedding venues in the Catskills!
Established 163 years ago by Mississippi riverboat captain William Patterson, our 42-acre property includes a beautiful three-story carriage barn, open fields and a natural forest.With its lush perennial garden, a series of ponds, stone walls, a rambling brook and acres of maple, oak and pine trees, the Roxbury Barn is one of the most extraordinary and romantic settings for a Catskill wedding or special event.
For your quaint country wedding, event or vacation near Woodstock, NY, Barn on the Pond offers guests rural entertainment & leisure with modern luxuries & Old-World charm – redefining the country getaway experience.
Nestled in the heart of a secluded Catskill Mountain hollow is the Inn at West Settlement. Privacy at the Inn is unparalleled. The property is surrounded by 1,500 acres of forever-wild New York City Watershed land, with private access for our guests for hiking, fishing, cross-country skiing and hunting. The air is pristine. Evening skies are a star gazer’s paradise.
With a barn big enough for 400 guests this amazing Catskills location offers room for all those large weddings. With no shut down time this venue allows the party to go on as long as the bride and groom want it to. A majestic location with a stunning wedding barn.
Liberty View Farm Wedding Venue is a three day event where you connect with family and friends on a much deeper level. Friday- decorate with friends and family, have rehearsal in the late afternoon and then rehearsal dinner right here on the farm. Can be catered or use our BBQs. Saturday the Wedding! Sunday brunch and friends and family help pack decorations and gifts!
Make your Unique Catskill Wedding a Memorable One…
Imagine… the first day of a wonderful life together… the chair lift whisks you and your guests away to the top of the mountain… you exchange vows surrounded by loved ones… a warm breeze flows across the breathtaking mountain scenery used as the backdrop for a ceremony that is sure to be remembered by all in attendance. The stage is set for the wedding of your dreams.
The Victorian castle on beautiful Lake Mohonk is the perfect venue for your perfect wedding. The magical surroundings of Mohonk Mountain House will create memories to last a lifetime. Just 90 miles north of New York City, amongst 40,000-acres, our legendary Hudson Valley mountaintop resort with award-winning eco-friendly Spa awaits you. The Spa at Mohonk has just been named the Number One Resort Spa in the United States by Condé Nast Traveler.
6 Comments
Anthony Rago
January 30, 2014 at 8:12 amThis is a good list! Rustic is warm and fun! I have a recommendation for an outdoor wedding venue you may want to add, which is a beautiful re-design of a rustic Victorian on private estate on the Hudson river in Athens, NY.
http://hudsonriverwedding.com/
Grace Warrens
September 2, 2013 at 2:06 amI have never thought of being wed in a barn but with this kind of presentation? Why not! haha! Rustic! http://www.congressplazahotel.com/
Felicia
August 4, 2013 at 4:02 pmYou forgot Tralee Farm in Stone Ridge! An actual farm and an amazing wedding venue!
Mary Beth
August 2, 2013 at 8:03 amThank you. We are in the process of adding Weddings in the Catskills to our website as well. Stay tuned!
Powerbrides
August 2, 2013 at 12:12 amGreat list!
Amy
August 1, 2013 at 5:58 pmWow, that very… rustic! haha but it looks so beautiful 😀