Places to Get Married on Lake George in New York
Lake George is a 28,000-acre body of water in upstate New York -- approximately an hour north of Albany -- and features resorts with lakeside restaurants and marinas. The waterfront location of Lake George offer scenic views for couples who want an outdoor wedding. Most of the resorts have catering services and their restaurants hosts wedding receptions. Lodging options are available at Lake George's resorts for wedding couples and guests.
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Lodges at Cresthaven
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The Lodges at Cresthaven Resort, on the western shore of Lake George, features a lawn (and lawn chairs) for outdoor wedding ceremonies, with a view of the resort's marina and Lake George. The wedding couple and their guests have access to log cabin accommodations within walking distance of the lawn area. The resort's restaurant, Boathouse, facilitates wedding receptions with a special wedding buffet menu and catering services; the restaurant is open April through October.
Georgian Lakeside Resort
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Located on the southern end of Lake George, the Georgian Lakeside Resort has an on-staff wedding coordinator and catering staff for receptions. Outdoor ceremonies overlook the lake; an elevated platform is available for the ceremony. The resort's 10 percent wedding discounts apply to Fridays and Sundays. The Terrace Room offers a 5,000-square-foot space for receptions; this space has a dance floor, stage for music and circular bar. Wedding packages include the price of the ceremony, bridal consultation, reception and a honeymoon suite for the couple on the wedding night.
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Lake George Shoreline Cruises
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Couples who want their ceremony on the water can take advantage of Lake George Shoreline's wedding services. This lake cruise company's two boats -- the 115-foot Adirondac and 85-foot Horicon -- accommodate up to 400 people. Wedding ceremonies take place in the ships' main cabins, which look out onto the lake. The cruise company's include a champagne toast, cocktail hour and reception menus. The boats operate from May through September.
Dunham's Bay Lake George Resort
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Dunham's Bay Resort sits on the shores of the Dunham Bay region of Lake George, at the eastern edge of the lake. This resort offers two outdoor sites for ceremonies; one of the outdoor sites is on a lawn by the lake. Dunham's Bay also has a pavilion for indoor wedding ceremonies. The resort offers catering for on-site wedding receptions. Amenities for wedding guests include lodging options, live entertainment and shuttle service to local attractions, including Fort William Henry and Lake George State Park.
Sagamore Resort
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The Sagamore Resort is one of the oldest resorts on Lake George, built in 1883; the resort is on Bolton's Landing, an island on the northwestern edge of the lake. Sagamore's terrace area can host outdoor ceremonies. On-site reception locations include the Club Grill, an eatery with views of the resort's golf course; and Shelving Rock Terrace, an outdoor lawn area with views of the lake. The resort also has a 72-foot boat, the Morgan, which offers four-hour reception cruises on Lake George. Honeymooners have access to the Hermitage, a series of bi-level suites on the resort's property.
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