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Wedding venues in New York State

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90 venues in New York State host weddings, ordered by renown and by how fully each is documented. Of those that publish a capacity, the largest, Waldorf Astoria New York, hosts up to 1,500 guests. 86 of them list their event spaces by name. Each page has the key facts and a request form for the events team.

Meeting and event venues in New York State

Planning a wedding in New York State

Upstate New York gives a wedding the countryside within reach of New York City: Gilded Age estates on the Hudson, barns and lodges in the Catskills, wineries on the Finger Lakes and vineyards on Long Island. Couples from abroad can marry legally here with a licence from a town or city clerk.

When to marry

June and September are the most requested months, and October brings the autumn colour that many couples come for. July and August are warm and can be humid in the Hudson Valley. Winters are cold and snowy, especially in the Catskills and around the Finger Lakes, and some country venues close.

Getting guests there

Guests from abroad usually fly into JFK or Newark, or LaGuardia for domestic flights. Trains run up the Hudson from Manhattan, and Albany, Syracuse, Rochester and Ithaca have regional airports for the north and the Finger Lakes. Most venues are in the countryside, so plan cars or shuttles for the last stretch.

Estates, barns and wineries

Riverside mansions and historic estates in the Hudson Valley, restored barns and farms, mountain lodges and resorts in the Catskills, wineries above the Finger Lakes and vineyards on Long Island’s North Fork. Many country venues have only a few rooms, so guests often stay in nearby inns and towns.

Marrying in New York

Couples apply together for a marriage licence from a town or city clerk; no residency or citizenship is required, and the licence can be used anywhere in the state. The ceremony needs an authorised officiant and at least one witness. Check the current rules with the clerk before you travel.

Questions and answers

Which venues in New York State can host 100 guests or more?

67 of the 90 venues publish a capacity of 100 guests or more: The Carlyle, Plaza Hotel, Hotel Chelsea, Four Seasons Hotel New York Downtown, The Mark, Waldorf Astoria New York, and 61 more.

Which venues in New York State have rooms for guests to stay?

31 of the 90 venues are hotels; the largest, Park Lane New York, has 610 rooms. For the others, ask the events team about accommodation on site or nearby.

What kinds of venues are listed in New York State?

40 event spaces, 31 hotels, 7 restaurants, 6 historic houses, 5 wineries, and 1 estate.

How are these venues chosen and ordered?

By documented renown first, then by how fully each venue is documented (photographs, rooms, capacities), never by payment: venues do not pay to appear and the guide takes no commission. How we select venues.

Can foreigners get married in New York State?

Yes. There is no residency or citizenship requirement: both partners apply together to a town or city clerk for a marriage licence, then marry anywhere in the state before an authorised officiant. Check with the clerk and your consulate about recognising the marriage at home.

Where to get married in upstate New York?

The Hudson Valley is the closest to New York City, with river estates, farms and barns. The Catskills offer mountain lodges and resorts, and the Finger Lakes have wineries above the water. On Long Island, the North Fork is the main wine country.

When is the best time for a wedding in the Hudson Valley?

June and September are the favourites, with mild days and green or golden countryside. Early to mid October brings the autumn colour but books up fast. Winter weddings are possible indoors, but snow can make country roads harder for guests.

List updated on November 10, 2026.