At Home. Upstate

Home is where love resides, memories are created, friends always belong, and laughter never ends. - Author Unknown

There are many definitions of the word home, but to us it is a space where loved ones gather, connect, grow deeper stronger bonds and build new beginnings. It is a safe haven and comforting place to grow in love and care for one another. The words ‘At Home. Upstate’ are written into our logo because these are the words that we operate by. We exist not just as a space to host weddings and events but as a space that you will truly feel ‘at home’. We welcome you into our home as if it was your own. A space where you may come as you are and celebrate surrounded by loved ones without the pressures of time. We have created spaces where you can truly experience your wedding and not just watch it play out around you.

We absolutely love to watch old friends connect for late night chats around the fire or families that are blending meet for the first time over a game of monopoly. We love watching pool parties turn into sing alongs and dads cry as they see their daughter for the first time in their wedding dress. Connection takes time. It is impossible to create lasting moments when you are running late, stressed out, uncomfortable and bombarded with questions about last minute details from vendors and guests. In traditional wedding settings, so many couples forget to enjoy their wedding. That is why we have built our small family business around wedding weekend experiences, to ensure that you have quality time with your loved ones all weekend long, and can enjoy those special little moments in a relaxed and beautiful setting. You will have exclusive use of the estate so it is all yours!

As an event planner who has built and managed events of all shapes and sizes, I have seen it all. That is why I LOVE to include coordination services in all of our packages. At The Maples Estate, you will walk into your wedding prepared and walk away as family. We have also designed the estate so there are multiple spaces to celebrate within. You may host all of your events onsite so you never have to loose time traveling from place to place. Your guests will also love exploring the estate and will never get bored with plenty of spaces to spread out and fun adventure nearby.

No two weddings at The Maples Estate are the same, because no two couples are the same. That is why we never lock you into any vendors and we help you in planning a wedding that is personalized to you. We value diversity and believe that love is love. So come as you are!

We will host up to 17 of your closest friends and family onsite all weekend long with 3 nights and 4 days standard across our packages, and you may invite a guest list up to 150 for larger events throughout the weekend. You and your loved ones are sure to feel ‘at home’ in our upstate getaway where you can relax into your wedding and enjoy quality experiences with your loved ones all weekend long!

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Small Wedding Venue in Upstate New York

We absolutely love hosting “micro” or small weddings!

While some venues do not allow micro events onsite, we happen to LOVE hosting small weddings at our venue in upstate New York!

We love them so much that we even have a special micro wedding package just for these small wedding gatherings of 30 guests or less. Micro Weddings have so much personality! I know, it can be hard to narrow down that guest list and define who your closest friends and family are…but the reward is so great! Let’s be honest, small weddings are not for everyone; but for those of you that are looking to enjoy quality time with each and every one of your guests, and find every opportunity to showcase your personality, micro / small weddings can be a huge perk!

Take Jennifer and Dan for example, pictured above with their 21 person guest list. This Seattle couple had been together for over 15 years and believe it or not, their families had never met each other. They wanted their wedding to not only be a celebration of their love, but also an opportunity for their families to get to know one another. That can be pretty hard to accomplish when you have 150 guests. Considering their family was all on the east coast and they were living on the west coast, it was also an opportunity to spend quality time with each of their guests. They also hated the idea of a traditional wedding and wanted to showcase their personalities in every aspect of their wedding. You can read more about Jennifer & Dan’s wedding, and view pictures HERE.

So, what are the benefits of a micro / small sized wedding guest list?

• Quality time with each of your guests

  With a small guest size you will have every opportunity to engage directly with ALL of your guests. No more running around to every table for a quick hello before you are off to the next, you can sit and relax, chat and make the celebration exactly what you want it to be.

• Can be more relaxed and less formal

  Managing 100+ guests means you should probably stick to the schedule. With a smaller guest list you have the ability to be more flexible in your timeline, but also in the way you choose to celebrate.

• More opportunities and spaces to celebrate

  A smaller guest list means more spaces that can fit your event. At The Maples Estate, we can host different events in different spaces throughout the property, all depending on the guest size. With a small wedding, you can celebrate anywhere across the estate!

• Your budget can stretch further

  Less guests means less stuff! While the price of your photographer, DJ, or wedding planner may not change, the number of tables and chairs, plates, florals, linens, quantity of food, etc. may! Think about what items are important to you, splurge there and cut back elsewhere.

• You can inject your personality into every aspect of the wedding

  With a smaller wedding guest list, there is more opportunity to get creative! You can cut the traditional wedding timeline and make it whatever you want it to be. Jennifer and Dan decided to forgo a sit down dinner and instead they arranged for vintage lounge seating to make for a less formal environment with an outdoor living room. Together we created a weekend of events that suited not only their personalities and interests, but also those of their guests.

If micro weddings are that great, why would a venue stray away from weddings of this size?
Many traditional wedding venues have required guest minimums because they need to earn a certain dollar amount back in catering and rentals. They may also have extensive lodging on site that needs to be filled for all their weddings. This business model is the model that works best for them, but here at the Maples Estate we never lock our couples into specific caterers or minimums. We love that every event is different, so we allow you to work with the vendors of your choosing, and match your selections and guest size with the specifics of your event(s).

If you are looking to host a micro / small wedding at The Maples Estate, get in touch!
We would love to answer any questions you may have and schedule a tour, either in person or virtually!

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Weekend Wedding Venue. The Experience

Photo by Lost Is Found Studio

A weekend wedding venue built for unconventional and creative couples!

At The Maples Estate, weddings are one-of-a-kind.
You relax into the weekend and thoroughly enjoy every moment of your wedding.

Our couples, their guests and vendors rave about their experiences at The Maples Estate because we are different. We provide a wedding experience that allows our guests to immerse themselves into the weekend with a customized itinerary in a comfortable environment. We host all your wedding events in one place, so you never feel rushed and can wake up rested on your wedding day. Many of our couples choose to include traditional wedding events such as your ceremony, cocktail hour and reception, and we can also host welcome events, a rehearsal dinner, farewell brunch (or something else entirely) at no additional cost. This prolongs the celebration giving you more time with your loved ones and more fun!

With just one wedding per weekend - capped at 15 weekends per year - each of our couples feels like family. Whether we assist you with coordination (included in our packages), coaching, or full planning and design, you will feel supported along the way. We believe that no two weddings should be the same because no two couples are the same - so you will have exclusive use of the entire estate and can dream big with your vision to include on and offsite activities, a pool party, multiple events and vendors personalized to your taste - or keep things simple with an intimate guest list, minimal vendors, and relax at the estate all weekend long.

We are here to make sure your wedding offers you and your guests exactly the experience you have dreamed of!

Benefits of a wedding weekend at The Maples Estate!

1. All your wedding events in one place - think of it like a mini vacation full of fun for you and your guests!

2. 3-nights in our 1855 colonial farmhouse for 17 guests included in your package

3. Time to relax and celebrate! - did we mention we have a pool and 12.5 acres to explore?

4. Plenty of quality time with your guests

5. Multiple unique spaces for each event to take place + perks such as tables and chairs, lawn games and more!

6. Nearby activities and lodging for guests

7. Personalized wedding weekend itinerary - organized activities and/or free time!

8. A calm and efficient team focused on you and your experience

9. A large list of wedding vendors to match your unique wedding vision
   We never lock you into anyone specific vendor, but can help with suggestions as needed personalized to your taste!

10. Option to add planning and design, or coaching service for support in your wedding planning!

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Does this sound like your dream wedding? Check out everything included in our packages!

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Photo by Cassandra Daye Photography

Photo by Cassandra Daye Photography

Wondering when you can arrive and how long you can party for?
You can choose to arrive on either Thursday or Friday with three nights and four days standard across our packages. Some couples prefer to arrive Thursday, essentially making Friday a free day of fun before your rehearsal or welcome dinner begins. Others choose to arrive on Friday so you can enjoy your ‘free’ day on Sunday with a late brunch, relaxation, a dip in the pool or offsite activities. You could even switch things up and have your traditional wedding events (ceremony, cocktail hour, reception) on Friday or Sunday! It’s up to you how you prefer to celebrate, and with so many locations on site for different events, you are welcome to host various gatherings throughout the weekend! To note, our quiet hours begin at 11pm for amplified music, but you are welcome to hang out by the fire or in the music room at the farmhouse for late night hangs!

Pulling It Off.
Not sure how to pull off what you have envisioned for your wedding weekend, or maybe you have no clue where to start and need all the support you can get? We are here to make sure your weekend run smoothly, so we support you with coordination services included in your wedding package. We are available all weekend long to ensure you have every bit of fun, with little to no stress. We even provide you with a digital wedding planning checklist and a comprehensive list of talented vendors that will match your unique style and wedding vision. We can also add on wedding planning, design or coaching so you feel supported throughout the entire wedding planning process and can enjoy every moment!

Still wondering why a weekend is way more than worth it?
You simply cannot fit this experience into a few hours.

So ask yourself, “Why squeeze our wedding into one day when we can celebrate all weekend long?!”
Your guests will be talking about your seriously awesome personalized wedding weekend for many years to come!

Photo by Cassidy Lynne Photo

Photo by Cassidy Lynne Photo

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