Non-Traditional Settings
Bannerman Castle on Pollepel Island is accessible by boat from Beacon. Exchange vows with a backdrop of castle ruins – a structure originally built in 1901 to resemble those of Scotland. As an outdoor theatre, Four Brother’s Drive-In in Amenia is a unique venue with a lively and contemporary atmosphere. The grounds include a massive-movie screen, a handsome pergola and fire pit, and much more. The Grandview – Photo by The Willinghams Photography
Old Meets New
Weddings When it comes to planning your big day, Dutchess County is the perfect place to say “I do.” Here’s just a sampling of the venues that would be glad to host a most romantic day with family and friends. For more, visit dutchesstourism.com/weddings
B&Bs / Boutique Hotels The Bykenhulle House in Hopewell Junction is the perfect setting for a country chic wedding with an historic estate that boasts a formal ballroom, perennial gardens, a manicured lawn and multiple stone patios. A boutique hotel, The Rhinecliff prides itself on its elegant ambiance, high-quality farm-fresh cuisine and sweeping views of the Hudson River.
Barns for Dining & Dancing
A property with a barn and a history, Mount Gulian Historic Site’s 1720s homestead sits tucked away in Beacon on 44-acres of serene property with views of the Hudson River. At Old Drovers Inn’s The Preston Barn, hand hewn beams, vaulted ceilings and barn wood floors and walls make up a newly constructed space. Ryan Family Farm’s rustic, yet elegant venue will ensure a night to remember,
with cocktail hour on the observation deck overlooking the pond.
Historic Sites
Wooded hideaways, century-old gardens and exquisite views of the Hudson River and Catskill Mountains make Clermont State Historic Site in Germantown a great choice for this important day. Locust Grove Estate in Poughkeepsie is a stunning option for a wedding; its West Gallery room features French doors providing access to the historic estate’s 200-acres of gardens and grounds.
Consider the Roundhouse in Beacon – a renovated, former factory whose exposed brick walls and floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking Beacon Falls are a contemporary couple’s dream. Built in 1845 as a Methodist Church, Revel 32 in Poughkeepsie was recently transformed into a one-of-a-kind event space with original features like large stained-glass windows, architectural details, and so much more.
Traditional and Luxurious
Dazzling Hudson River views are the star of Poughkeepsie’s aptly named Grandview, an award-winning indoor and outdoor venue managed by the Bonura Hospitality Group. A sweeping spiral staircase, gleaming granite dance floors, sparkling chandeliers and a rooftop terrace will make the bride and groom feel like royalty at Villa Borghese in Wappingers Falls.
Locust Grove Estate, Poughkeepsie
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