Fairytale Places To Get Married in New York

Tis the season for wedding bells. As couples plan a Spring or Summer wedding, there are a number of romantic places in New York to get married that also provide that perfect scenic backdrop for wedding photos. Whether the bride and groom are lake lovers, baseball fans or it's a marriage made for the mountains, the beauty of the Empire state has something for ever couple.

Cooperstown

Cooperstown has more to offer than the Baseball Hall of Fame, which would be perfect for baseball fans getting married. It's also home to one of the best hotels in the world. Travel and Leisure magazine named Otesaga Resort among the Top 500 World’s best.

Lake George

Lake George has not only been named one of the most beautiful lakes in the country but it features The Sagamore, a Victorian-era resort hotel in Bolton Landing, New York that has been on the National Register of Historic Places since 1983.

A number of famous artists including Martin Johnson Heade, John F. Kensett, E. Charlton Fortune, Frank Vincent DuMond and Georgia O’Keeffe have used Lake George’s backdrop as their inspiration.

Boldt Castle

What's more romantic than a wedding at Boldt Castle on Heart Island? George Boldt built the castle as a present for his wife who died a few years later. Construction came to a halt after her death, leaving the building as a monument of his love. George Bodlt never returned to the island.

Lake Placid

Lake Placid offers something for every bride and groom in every season. Winter weddings can include skiing, skating or a trip to the Olympic center. Guests at Summer weddings can enjoy hiking in the Adirondack mountains, relaxing in a spa or taking in several beer and wine tastings. Mirror Lake offers the perfect backdrop for those wedding photos.

Letchworth State Park

Letchworth State Park, known as the “Grand Canyon of the East,” is one of the most scenically magnificent areas in the eastern U.S. The Genesee River roars through the gorge over three major waterfall. It’s surrounded by lush forests where hikers can choose among 66 miles of hiking trails. There is also horseback riding, biking, snowmobiling, cross-country skiing and hot air ballooning. Experiencing Letchworth by hot air balloon is unforgettable

Watkins Glen State Park

Watkins Glen State Park is the 3rd best state park in the nation. It may only be two miles, but the glen’s stream generates 19 waterfalls with trails that overlook the gorge. Not only the perfect spot for an outdoor wedding but the perfect spot for those wedding photos.

As an added bonus, if the bride and groom are racing fans, Watkins Glen International has racing throughout the season.

Niagara Falls

Niagara Falls may be the honeymoon destination but if you're already there for your wedding, you don't have far to go. Guests will love seeing the falls and taking a ride on the Maid of the Mist, to get a closer look. From casinos, wine tours and attractions, there's any number of activities your guests can enjoy. If everyone on your guest list has a passport, you may want to consider crossing the border to the Canadian side of the falls. Not only is it a better view for those wedding pictures, the exchange rate will make your American dollar last longer.

Finger Lakes

If water and wine are your thing, the Finger Lakes are your place. There are 11 lakes in the Finger Lakes region that according to Native American legend, the fingers were an imprint of the great Spirit who laid his hands on the land and blessed it. There's also 120 vineyards so you and your guest can even enjoy any number of wine tours followed by a stay in a castle at Belhurst Castle, making the bride feel like Cinderella.

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