Our Favorite Outdoor Wedding Venues in New York
Oh how we love outdoor wedding venues in New York. Is there anything more magical than gathering family and friends at a beautiful, unique outdoor destination? As New York wedding planners, we’ve planned dozens of outdoor weddings, and we know what to look for in a top outdoor wedding venue—beautiful views, a great location, and convenient accommodations. We are rounding up our favorite NY wedding venues with copious outdoor space so that you and your loved ones can gather with plenty of fresh air!
Buttermilk Falls Inn & Spa - Milton, NY
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About: “Just 75 miles north of New York City, Buttermilk Falls Inn & Spa is perfect for wedding ceremonies and receptions, corporate retreats and other special occasions. Enjoy the privacy and exclusivity of the entire inn for a weekend, and relax as our staff caters to your needs. The vast Reception Patio with its broad Hudson River vista is available for up to 6 hours until 10pm, in accordance with local zoning restrictions.The Barn at Buttermilk, a warm, inviting space, is versatile enough to be transformed into the epitome of country elegance or an equally welcoming space for large, casual gatherings. The vast Reception Patio with its broad Hudson River vista is available for up to 6 hours until 10pm, in accordance with local zoning restrictions. The Barn at Buttermilk, a warm, inviting space, is versatile enough to be transformed into the epitome of country elegance or an equally welcoming space for large, casual gatherings.”
Capacity: About 225 guests
Catering: Catering services are provided through Henry’s at the Farm, their premier on-site restaurant.
Cedar Lakes Estate - Jericho, NY
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About: “Timeless elegance in a natural setting. At Cedar Lakes, we are committed to maintaining the highest quality of service, care and personalization, which is why we only host a select number of weddings each year. The estate offers both indoor and outdoor event venues with breathtaking views overlooking tree-lined lakes, rolling green hills and stunning mountains. Whether your wedding calls for grandeur or intimacy, we guarantee, with unwavering assurance, that Cedar Lakes Estate will host the wedding of your dreams.”
Capacity: Up to 500 guests (an excellent outdoor wedding venue for large weddings)
Catering: On-site required
Wave Hill - Bronx, NY
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About: “Wave Hill's celebrated gardens and spectacular views of the Hudson River provide the perfect setting for weddings, rehearsal dinners and special celebrations. Wave Hill’s exclusive caterer Great Performances will collaborate with you to create the best possible experience for your guests. A Manhattan-based firm with 40 years in the catering business, Ceremonies take place on the Great Lawn. Cocktail hour may follow there, on the Lower Lawn or on the Kate French Terrace adjacent to historic Wave Hill House. Dinners are held in Armor Hall [and dancing] in the adjacent Mark Twain Room. Weddings at Wave Hill take place evenings only with guests arriving after the gardens have closed to the public. Only one private evening event is booked per date to ensure privacy.”
Capacity: 180+ (tent required)
Catering: Great Performances is their required vendor
Glenmere Mansion - Chester, NY
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About: “With its rolling lawns, sweeping views, formal gardens and magnificent mansion, Glenmere could quite possibly be the most romantic setting for any wedding. Set on 150 secluded yet gloriously landscaped acres, the possibilities are endless for the discerning couple in search of a unique wedding experience. Whether celebrating in The Barn in the Meadow with up to 350 guests, or using Glenmere as your own private country estate for the weekend, our staff will customize your wedding to meet your every desire. Our executive chef and his kitchen staff will work with you to create memorable menus for the big event, the rehearsal dinner, the farewell brunch, and everything in between.”
Capacity: Up to 350 guests
Catering: On-site required
Collective Retreats - Governor’s Island, NY
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About: “Rejuvenate and relax at our transformative island retreat, immediately accessible yet a world away. A quick 8-minute Collective Retreats water taxi ride from downtown Manhattan brings you to a peaceful oasis harboring spectacular indoor/outdoor accommodations and culinary experiences. One of the most unique escapes in New York, you’ll be surrounded by sprawling green space with unparalleled views of the Statue of Liberty, the New York Harbor, and the Manhattan Skyline. It’s a sanctuary unlike any other in the world.”
Capacity: 150-200 guests
Catering: On-site required
The Woodhouse Lodge - Greenville, NY
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About: “Built in 1962 as a modern escape for city dwellers, The Woodhouse Lodge is a 10 room hotel, restaurant, and bar in Greenville, New York. Now completely renovated, the property boasts shaker-meets-mid-century-modern interiors on 4 acres of tree-lined lawns. Relax beside our oversized fireplace, outside on our sprawling property, or head out a nearby adventure. The Woodhouse Lodge is designed to set the perfect backdrop for your stylish, country house-inspired retreat, without the fuss and bother of everyday life.”
Capacity: Events up to 120 guests, lodging for up to 28 guests on-site
Catering: On-site required
Gather Greene - Coxsackie, NY
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About: “You want an outdoor wedding, but not an outdoor wedding tent. You want to be outside in nature, but also be ready for whatever nature has planned. Allow us to introduce you to the Gather Greene pavilion. Whether you're planning a grand soiree with 250 of your best friends (our max capacity) or a more intimate dinner party, the pavilion has you covered. An interior section within the pavilion houses all supporting amenities; six single use bathrooms, two luxury dressing suites, a generous catering kitchen, and a large upstairs lounge space. In other words; this pavilion is the answer to your outdoor event dreams. [Gather Greene also features 17 guest cabins with] all the comforts of a tiny hotel room, in the middle of the woods. With a grand picture window, you will feel like you are out in nature, but with air conditioning, heating, and warm showers, you will be able to enjoy it like never before. Each one of our seventeen cabins comes with an outside deck, a king size bed, bathroom, closet with large mirror, mini fridge, and caffeine fix.”
Capacity: Up to 250 guests
Catering: BYO
Private property
While you might be looking for a New York outdoor wedding venue, let’s get even more unique. Some of our favorite New York weddings have taken place on property that has never hosted a wedding before— In fact, private property weddings are our specialty!
Our NYC wedding planning team can take a private estate or meaningful location to you and transform it into the venue of your dreams— including arranging every detail from the tent to the ceremony location to all the logistics. Contact us today to find out more about the possibilities.
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