As you plan your wedding, one of the first things that comes up is, "Where are doing this?" and the answer depends on you, your finace, and your families. No one place fits everyone's idea of the perfect locale. Churches are lovely for weddings. You don't have to worry about rain or other bad weather, and you don't have to rent chairs. Most churches prefer that you be a parishioner in order to use the church, and if that's part of your life, then no worries! But what if you want the church, but are coming in from out of town? Or just don't have a regular house of worship? Are you an alumni from a local college? Alums are often permitted to use the on-campus chapel for a small donation (or even no donation).
Two other alternatives that I've noticed recently are Celebration Wedding Chapel
This refurbished church in Kingston may be the perfect place for you. Open to all, the interior is bright and clean, and it's location in the historic Rondout section of Kingston means that you can also go to the waterfront for pictures very easily.
The other is Crispell Memorial French Church
This reconstructed French church has limited capacity, but may suit your needs better than a large venue. Located in the Huguenot District in New Paltz, you can have lovely old stone house backdrops for pictures.
Looking for other spaces and places? See our Frog Hollow Photography page, click Weddings and then click the Links tab for some of our favorite places. Or check back on this blog, I'll be talking about other types of venues for Ceremonies and Receptions soon!
