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Upstate venues?
Hi there! We just recently got engaged and are hoping to have our wedding in the summer of 2013. I am originally from the Syracuse area and plan on having the wedding somewhere between Syracuse and Albany. I started checking out a few venues but would LOVE any ideas on possible places. We love all the outdoorsy, rustic weddings, and a barn or somewhere on the finger lakes would be perfect. Thanks!
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Re: Upstate venues?
Welcome! You'll find many brides on this board are getting married at a winery- Ventosa (great food-visited on a wine tour once), Glenora, Wagner, etc.
I think a lot will depend on your budget. We're getting married in Cazenovia, which is a small-town, historic village (if you want to PM, I can give you the details), but some things have cost more than we originally wanted to spend. We are outdoorsy people and LOVE the historic/natural aspects of our wedding. Skaneateles would be the same.
If you want the total "outdoors" feel, Highland Forest is gorgeous. Plus, it's really reasonably priced.
I'm sure everyone on here will give you some other great ideas. I'll let you know if I have others!
Good luck with planning!
I'm getting married at Pratt's Falls county park. It's surrounded by woods and hills (and the waterfall of course). The lodge there is very rustic- everything is wood. Hardwood floors, high ceilings with wood beams, a large stone fireplace. It's really a beautiful place and the venue is cheap, but I have ended up spending more than a traditional venue because EVERYTHING needs to be brought in- catering, decorations, rental equipment, etc. So while it's a great rustic venue, you won't necessarily save money having your wedding there. Best of luck planning your wedding!