Friends Lake Inn is a hotel destination wedding venue in Chestertown, United States, hosting 50 at dinner.
Friends Lake Inn
Friends Lake Inn is a historic 18-room inn in Chestertown, New York, open all twelve months of the year and set in what we estimate to be a lakeside spot in the Adirondacks.
About Friends Lake Inn
Friends Lake Inn is a historic 18-room inn in Chestertown, New York, open all twelve months of the year and set in what we estimate to be a lakeside spot in the Adirondacks.
Legal ceremonies can be held on site, outdoors with an indoor backup space, and the inn seats up to 50 guests for both the ceremony and the seated dinner.
Wedding packages run from 1,699 to 2,299 USD and include an officiant, bouquet and boutonniere, a two course dinner, wedding cake and lodging, with catering handled in house.
The minimum stay is one night, and accommodation is included in the package.
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I can’t express how much we love this location, I have to say the moment we walked into the inn we were greeted by Betty, she was so helpful and amazing.
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Capacity
- Seated dinner
- 50 guests
- Ceremony, seated
- 50 guests
Staying over
- Rooms
- 18 rooms
- Sleeps
- 38 guests
- Room types
- 6 listed
The ceremony
- Legal ceremony on site
- Yes
- Outdoor ceremony
- Yes
- Indoor option if it rains
- Yes
Money
- Price
- US$1,699 to US$2,299 as a package
- Nights the booking must cover
- 1 nights
- Included
- Officiant, bouquet and boutonniere, two course dinner, wedding cake, lodging and rooms
- Not included
- VAT and service
House rules
- Weddings held
- All year
Getting there
- Nearest airport
- ALB, 90 min by carAisle estimate
The spaces
- Event spaces
- Banquet room
- Reception indoors
- Yes
- Space for dancing
- Yes
- Indoors or out
- Both
- Setting
- Lakeside, historic, elegantAisle estimate
The place
- Swimming pool
- Yes
- Gardens
- Yes
Services
- Coordinator on the day
- Yes
Food and drink
- In-house catering
- Yes
- Bar on site
- Yes
Venue highlights
- Seats 50 guests for the ceremony and 50 for a seated dinner
- 18 guest rooms on site, with lodging included in the wedding package
- Packages from 1,699 to 2,299 USD covering officiant, bouquet and boutonniere, two course dinner, cake and lodging
- Legal ceremonies permitted on site: outdoor setting with an indoor backup
Costs and booking details
- Getting there
- ALB · about 1 h 30 by carAisle estimate
Guests fly into ALB.
- Direct line
- (518) 494-4751
Answered by the venue in local hours.
Questions about the venue
How many guests can Friends Lake Inn host?+
Up to 50 seated guests for the ceremony and up to 50 for a seated dinner.
Can we legally marry at the venue?+
Yes, legal ceremonies can take place on site. The ceremony is outdoors with an indoor backup option available.
What is included in the price?+
Packages range from 1,699 to 2,299 USD (we estimate this reflects a venue fee basis) and include an officiant, bouquet and boutonniere, a two course dinner, wedding cake and lodging.
What accommodation is available?+
There are 18 rooms, including Queen, Basic, Premier, Deluxe King, King and Superior King rooms. Most sleep two guests, while the King Room takes up to three. Accommodation is included and the minimum stay is one night.
Which airport should we fly into?+
The nearest airport is Albany (ALB), around 90 minutes away by road, we estimate.
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Sources and booking notes
Confirm your dates, guest numbers, room arrangements and inclusions with the venue before booking. An enquiry does not reserve a date. Figures labelled Aisle estimate are modelled from regional rates and public sources; they are not venue quotes.
Sources for individual venue facts
Seated dinner: 50 guests
“With enough room for up to 50 people, this is where weddings have taken place for generations and where couples come back every year for their anniversary dinners.”
Read the source for seated dinnerCeremony, seated: 50 guests
“Whether you are looking for an elopement or a ceremony for up to 50 guests, the Garden area provides ample space for your dream ceremony.”
Read the source for ceremony, seatedRooms: 18 rooms
“Treat yourself to one of our 18 unique rooms featuring the most luxurious amenities, bed sheets and bathrobes we could find.”
Read the source for roomsSleeps: 38 guests
“Friends Lake Inn has 17 guest rooms and a cabin, hosting approximately 38 people.”
Read the source for sleepsRoom types: 6 listed
“Queen Room”
Read the source for room typesLegal ceremony on site: Yes
“On-site ceremony performed by a certified officiant”
Read the source for legal ceremony on siteOutdoor ceremony: Yes
“Whether you choose to utilize the wedding arbor or under the willow tree or you want to say “I do” on the bridge over the stream, this picturesque wedding location will have your guests in awe.”
Read the source for outdoor ceremonyIndoor option if it rains: Yes
“This room makes a great venue for private dinners, rehearsal dinners, and as backup venue for wedding ceremonies should the weather not cooperate.”
Read the source for indoor option if it rainsIn-house catering: Yes
“Located near the charming town of Lake George, New York, Friends Lake Inn is the only place in the Adirondacks that offers upscale accommodations, onsite dining, and a private nature experience for you to enjoy perfect getaways away from the crowds.”
Read the source for in-house cateringBar on site: Yes
“The bistro offers a more rustic Adirondack theme with its own menu and a well-stocked bar.”
Read the source for bar on sitePrice: US$1,699 to US$2,299 as a package
“$1,699+ Weekday 1 Night Package”
Read the source for priceNights the booking must cover: 1 nights
“All of our wedding packages include a minimum of one night lodging in one of our Lake Rooms (Sunday-Thursday) for the wedding couple.”
Read the source for nights the booking must coverIncluded: Officiant, bouquet and boutonniere, two course dinner, wedding cake, lodging and rooms
“The officiant, a bouquet and boutonniere for the wedding couple, a two course dinner and your wedding cake all included in your wedding packages!”
Read the source for includedNot included: VAT and service
“+ Taxes, fees and gratuity are not included in any pricing information”
Read the source for not includedWeddings held: All year
“Friends Lake Inn is the ideal location for picturesque weddings in upstate [New York](https://www.cityclerk.nyc.gov/content/marriage-bureau) in any season.”
Read the source for weddings heldEvent spaces: Banquet room
“Meeting/banquet facilities”
Read the source for event spacesReception indoors: Yes
“Imagine having your ceremony outdoors on our wedding lawn followed by a beautiful reception dinner in this room with up to 24 of your closest friends and family.”
Read the source for reception indoorsSpace for dancing: Yes
“It also backs out to our outdoor patio with fireplace where brides have been known to have their first dance or to set up a smores dessert table.”
Read the source for space for dancingIndoors or out: Both
“Imagine having your ceremony outdoors on our wedding lawn followed by a beautiful reception dinner in this room with up to 24 of your closest friends and family.”
Read the source for indoors or outSwimming pool: Yes
“Amenities include fireplaces, private balconies, Jacuzzi tubs, and seasonal outdoor pool.”
Read the source for swimming poolGardens: Yes
“Our beautiful wedding lawn and perennial garden features a gentle waterfall, stream and brook-fed pond providing a stunning backdrop in all seasons.”
Read the source for gardensCoordinator on the day: Yes
“Connect with our wedding coordinator for details on pricing and date availability”
Read the source for coordinator on the day