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Old 05-18-2012, 11:07 AM
 
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Looking to be married in Lake George or surrounding area. I'm hoping this forum might bring some good suggestions. Thank you in advance for any thoughts/ideas.

We live in Charlotte NC, but my fiance's grandparents live on Schroon Lake. We like the area but don't know a lot of wedding venues. We would like to keep it somewhat close to Albany for out of town guests' convenience. thanks again!
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Old 05-18-2012, 12:43 PM
 
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Longfellow's in Saratoga
Saratoga Springs Hotels | Longfellows Hotel In Saratoga Springs NY Lodging, Fine Dining & Catering
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Old 05-18-2012, 01:51 PM
 
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Thanks Ellwood, looks great.

Others that we've found, if anyone has any feedback, are Hunter Mountain, Kaatskill Mountain Club, the Lodge on Echo Lake, and Friends Lake Inn
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Old 05-18-2012, 02:37 PM
 
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Hall of Springs, Saratoga Spa Park
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Old 05-23-2012, 05:32 AM
 
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It depends on how large of a reception you are having.

The Georgian is very nice and on the lake.

Weddings In Lake George At The Georgian Lakeside Resort | Georgian Lakeside Resort

Longfellows is nice for a winter/early spring venue but there are no windows and it's kind of closed off and tends to be damp at times. Not very large either. if you are having more than 150, it will be cramped.

Hall of Springs is nice if you can do an outside wedding as well.

Hall of Springs - Wedding and Event Packages

Also Prime does a nice outdoor wedding as well. Just stay focused on what you want and don't let them talk you into what they want to do. Dancing space is limited inside.

Saratoga National Golf Club - Banquet and Event Services

We have an even to attend at Highland Park CC but haven't been in the past. It looks nice.

Weddings & Events | Hiland Park Country Club

Here's the general Lake George wedding event page:

Planning the Perfect Wedding: Lake George Restaurants & Banquet Halls
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Old 05-23-2012, 02:31 PM
 
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Friends Lake Inn is very nice, but probably not as big and also pricier than some of the other venues you are looking at. Longfellows isn't as intimate, but I've hosted work functions there, and their staff was very accommodating and easy to work with. Longfellows is also easy to get to from the highway and is partway between Albany and Lake George. One thing about Longfellows - the last time I held an event there, one of the bathrooms was not handicapped accessible (can't remember if it was men's or women's). You may not think this is a problem, but people had to climb a long set of stairs to get to it, which can be difficult for older guests. Definitely ask about it. Also, the main function area is very pretty, but ask if any functions are being held in the adjoining meeting rooms. Once there was a meeting of about 25 women in one of the adjacent rooms. They were just a service organization, not a bunch of rowdies, but their talking and laughter could definitely be heard when our speaker was presenting. Maybe YOUR wedding will be rowdy, so that won't matter to you :-)
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Old 05-24-2012, 01:00 PM
 
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You could always check out Gideon Putnam in Saratoga Springs. I took my Mom there a few years ago for Mother's Day and it was fantastic. I can only imagine how nice a wedding would be.

Saratoga Springs Upstate New York Hotel & Resort | Gideon Putnam
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Old 05-24-2012, 07:15 PM
 
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Hall of Springs, Saratoga Spa Park
Wow, very nice. May be a bit pricey, but will definitely keep checking in to that one
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Old 05-24-2012, 07:38 PM
 
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It depends on how large of a reception you are having.

The Georgian is very nice and on the lake.

Weddings In Lake George At The Georgian Lakeside Resort | Georgian Lakeside Resort

Longfellows is nice for a winter/early spring venue but there are no windows and it's kind of closed off and tends to be damp at times. Not very large either. if you are having more than 150, it will be cramped.

Hall of Springs is nice if you can do an outside wedding as well.

Hall of Springs - Wedding and Event Packages

Also Prime does a nice outdoor wedding as well. Just stay focused on what you want and don't let them talk you into what they want to do. Dancing space is limited inside.

Saratoga National Golf Club - Banquet and Event Services

We have an even to attend at Highland Park CC but haven't been in the past. It looks nice.

Weddings & Events | Hiland Park Country Club

Here's the general Lake George wedding event page:

Planning the Perfect Wedding: Lake George Restaurants & Banquet Halls
Lots of great stuff here, thank you. We are bookmarking most of these sites!
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Old 05-24-2012, 07:40 PM
 
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Friends Lake Inn is very nice, but probably not as big and also pricier than some of the other venues you are looking at. Longfellows isn't as intimate, but I've hosted work functions there, and their staff was very accommodating and easy to work with. Longfellows is also easy to get to from the highway and is partway between Albany and Lake George. One thing about Longfellows - the last time I held an event there, one of the bathrooms was not handicapped accessible (can't remember if it was men's or women's). You may not think this is a problem, but people had to climb a long set of stairs to get to it, which can be difficult for older guests. Definitely ask about it. Also, the main function area is very pretty, but ask if any functions are being held in the adjoining meeting rooms. Once there was a meeting of about 25 women in one of the adjacent rooms. They were just a service organization, not a bunch of rowdies, but their talking and laughter could definitely be heard when our speaker was presenting. Maybe YOUR wedding will be rowdy, so that won't matter to you :-)
Thanks, we're looking into both of these places. And yes, our event will be rowdy!
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