Great Pines is a hotel destination wedding venue in Old Forge, United States, hosting 150 at the ceremony, where a wedding for 80 guests costs about US$26,000 (our estimate).
Great Pines
Great Pines is a restored lakeside hotel in Old Forge, New York, with 29 rooms spread across lodge rooms, lakeside suites, cabins and standalone houses (the Two-Bedroom House sleeps up to six).
About Great Pines
Great Pines is a restored lakeside hotel in Old Forge, New York, with 29 rooms spread across lodge rooms, lakeside suites, cabins and standalone houses (the Two-Bedroom House sleeps up to six).
The venue offers wedding services with in-house catering, a meeting and banquet space, and the option of an outdoor ceremony by the lake, seating up to 150 guests or holding 180 standing.
The mood is relaxed rather than formal, with both indoor and outdoor options and on-site parking.
Syracuse (SYR) is the nearest airport, and we estimate around 100 minutes of driving to reach the lake.
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The room was perfect, we stayed in a suite. Being dog friendly was really appreciated. It's a lovely setting, peaceful. Very nice restaurant with outdoor dining.
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Capacity
- Standing reception
- 180 guests
- Ceremony, seated
- 150 guests
Staying over
- Rooms
- 29 rooms
- Room types
- 18 listed
The ceremony
- Outdoor ceremony
- Yes
Money
- A wedding for 80 guests
- About US$26,000, rooms extraAisle estimate
- Price
- US$110 to US$175 per headAisle estimate
Getting there
- Nearest airport
- SYR, 100 min by carAisle estimate
- Parking
- Yes
The spaces
- Event spaces
- Banquet room
- Indoors or out
- Both
- Setting
- Lakeside, restored, relaxed
Food and drink
- In-house catering
- Yes
Venue highlights
- 29 guest rooms, from lodge and lakeside suites to one and two-bedroom cabins and houses
- Seats 150 for a ceremony, or 180 standing
- Outdoor lakeside ceremony option plus an indoor meeting and banquet space
- In-house catering, estimated at around USD 110 to 225 per head
Costs and booking details
- Getting there
- SYR · about 1 h 40 by carAisle estimate
Guests fly into SYR.
- Direct line
- (315) 369-6777
Answered by the venue in local hours.
Questions about the venue
How many guests can Great Pines host for a wedding?+
The venue seats up to 150 guests for a ceremony and holds up to 180 standing.
Can we marry outdoors?+
Yes. Outdoor ceremonies are available at this lakeside setting, and there is also an indoor meeting and banquet space, so both indoor and outdoor formats work.
Is catering provided by the venue?+
Yes, catering is in-house. We estimate pricing at around USD 110 to 225 per head, though the venue will confirm current rates.
Where can we see wedding packages and get in touch?+
Wedding details are published at greatpines.com/weddings, with a 2026 to 2027 wedding brochure available as a PDF. You can also call +1 315-369-6777.
What accommodation is available for our guests?+
There are 29 rooms in total, including Standard and Deluxe rooms, Lakeside Two Queen and Two Double rooms, a Lodge Family Suite sleeping five, lakeside and cabin suites, and one and two-bedroom cabins and houses (the Two-Bedroom House sleeps six).
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Sources and booking notes
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Sources for individual venue facts
Standing reception: 180 guests
“Perched above the water, it comfortably seats up to 150 guests and can accommodate 180 standing.”
Read the source for standing receptionCeremony, seated: 150 guests
“Perched above the water, it comfortably seats up to 150 guests and can accommodate 180 standing.”
Read the source for ceremony, seatedRooms: 29 rooms
“The property offers 29 modern rustic, recently-remodeled rooms—all with lake and mountain views, and many pet-friendly options—seasonal on-site dining in the award-winning lakeside Lean-To restaurant and bar, and year-round curated adventures, both on and off-property, making this the basecamp you’ve been looking for!”
Read the source for roomsRoom types: 18 listed
“Standard Double Room”
Read the source for room typesOutdoor ceremony: Yes
“Our docks offer a stunning, natural backdrop for intimate ceremonies of 25 guests or fewer.”
Read the source for outdoor ceremonyIn-house catering: Yes
“Plus, with our in-house catering services, you’re able to fully customize your menu to your and your guests’ liking.”
Read the source for in-house cateringParking: Yes
“### Free Parking”
Read the source for parkingEvent spaces: Banquet room
“Meeting/banquet facilities”
Read the source for event spacesIndoors or out: Both
“Flexible Meeting SpacesFrom intimate indoor rooms to open-air outdoor spaces, Great Pines can accommodate groups from 30 to 180 people.”
Read the source for indoors or outSetting: Lakeside, restored, relaxed
“At Great Pines by Weekender, there’s something for everyone. From weddings to offsite retreats to personal vacations, our lakeside resort provides a convenient, yet private location for exploring, adventuring, relaxing, and simply celebrating life in the beautiful Adirondacks mountains of Upstate NY.”
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