My fiance and I are looking for a location in the Albany/Cooperstown/Catskill/Hudson Valley/Saratoga area to host our ceremony and reception. Ideally, we are looking for an outdoor site (tented), or a renovated barn/rustic setting and are having a hard time searching for unique locations. The big name places are always advertised, but most prove to be out of our price range, and we are hoping for a more intimate setting. We will be having about 150 people (rough estimate). We have already looked at the Appel Inn in Altamont and loved the site but would like to see a few more before making a decision.
I appreciate any tips and advice anyone can give us....I am starting to feel very stressed because it seems places are already booking up for dates next spring and we dont want to miss out!
Re: Reception/ceremony site help!
http://www.fullmoonresort.com/
I went to a wedding at the Full Moon Resort and enjoyed the experience. While the guest rooms were very rustic the overall atmosphere was intimate and relaxing. The ceremony was held along a stream and the reception was tented. The next day a barbeque was held in a barn. I believe the resort is only open to wedding guests when they have a wedding booked.
may be able to give you some more ideas too.
Good luck!