There are so many advantages to planning a wedding in Westchester, NY that I could fill 
up this blog many times over. Okay, I might be exaggerating a trifle, but there are certainly a ton of features that make it one of the coolest spots in the entire country to get married in.
First, it’s close to New York City. The Big Apple is a hot spot for tourists, which means your out of town guests will love the opportunity to explore the city’s delights. (We call it “The City” here in the Hudson Valley. Everyone just knows we’re talking about New York City. What other city is there?)
Because we’re so close to the city, you’ll have access to the most creative and artistic wedding professionals you can imagine. Some of them come with a NYC price tag, but you can also find extremely talented photographers and entertainers who are newer or who may adjust their pricing just for a change to add one of the numerous fabulous Westchester wedding venues to their portfolio.
The variety of wedding locations in Westchester is simply astounding. You’ve got castles, historic manors, gardens, art museums and theaters. City chic meets country elegance in Westchester County, which gives you the best of both worlds for your wedding.
And we can’t forget the water! Tarrytown, New York boasts some of the most gorgeous river views from a vantage point high in the valley. The venues in New Rochelle on what’s known as “Wedding Row” offer wedding ceremonies and photo ops right on the Long Island Sound. Fresh water or salt water, there’s nothing like a wedding on the shore and romantic strolls at sunset to make your day perfection.
Transportation for your guests is convenient and abundant. You’ve got trains from the city traveling to points north and airports that fly across the country. Your wedding guests will thank you for making travel easy and still giving them the opportunity for a country getaway in Westchester.
We’ve barely scratched the surface of what Westchester has to offer. Here’s one of my favorite Westchester tourism websites to learn more.
What do you think about having a wedding in Westchester? What are the pros and cons?
