Couples often ask us what a wedding package really covers, and we believe they deserve a plain answer. We are a family owned venue in New Paltz, NY, close to Poughkeepsie. This guide walks through every space, service, and extra we include, following the order your wedding day naturally unfolds.
A Novellas wedding package near Poughkeepsie includes tables, chairs, linens, china, glassware, lighting, and sound equipment. It also covers ceremony and cocktail hour spaces, a customizable dinner, open bar, champagne toast, wedding cake, day of coordination, a bridal suite, and an outdoor patio after party with fire pits and games.
What Novellas Provides for Every Wedding
Every wedding starts with the basics already handled. You do not need to order rentals, hire extra equipment, or chase down separate vendors for the essentials. We bring together the furnishings, tableware, sound, and lighting your whole reception needs, so you can focus on the people celebrating with you today.
We include tables, chairs, linens, china, silverware, and glassware for your guest list. We also supply professional light and sound systems that are plug and play ready, which gives our ballroom a nightclub level feel. We host only one wedding per day, so our team stays focused on you.
Ceremony and Cocktail Hour Spaces
Your ceremony and cocktail hour happen in outdoor spaces that sit close together. Guests never need to travel between locations or wonder where to go next. Everything flows from vows to drinks to dinner on one property, which keeps the day calm and relaxed for you and for everyone attending.
We hold ceremonies on our Blue Stone Patio, which seats up to 150 guests on white chairs with leather cushions. A customizable pergola frames your vows, and a sound system carries your music. We pour welcome drinks before the ceremony starts, so guests can settle in and chat while they wait.
Afterward, guests head to cocktail hour on the Terrace and in the Foyer, near our waterfall. We serve stationary and passed hors d'oeuvres there, and the waterfall makes a popular backdrop for pictures with family, friends, and the wedding party.
Dinner, Bar, and Dessert
Food shapes how guests remember a wedding day, so we run our kitchen carefully. Our team designs your menu with you rather than handing you a fixed list. You choose the service style, we handle the cooking and serving, and every guest receives a meal that truly fits their needs.
Our chefs trained at the Culinary Institute of America. You can choose a plated dinner or a top tier buffet, and guests pick from salads, chicken, fish, and beef or pork. We offer a seasonal vegan or vegetarian entrée and accommodate all dietary needs.
Your package also includes a full service open bar run by professional bartenders, a champagne toast, and specialty cocktails. We serve a wedding cake from The Pastry Garden, and you can add dessert upgrades such as a Venetian Hour or a chocolate fountain.
Planning Help and Your Bridal Suite
Many couples tell us they want a beautiful wedding without months of managing details. At Novellas, a day of coordinator keeps your timeline moving, and our in house designer can bring your vision to life. Because the venue, food, bar, and coordinator come from one team, planning stays very simple.
You can also bring your own decor if you prefer a personal touch. The only items you handle yourself are your centerpieces and seating chart, so most of your to do list stays short and manageable from the first tour to the wedding day.
Our Bridal Suite fits 25 or more people and includes a private bath, makeup vanities, mirrors, and dress racks. Guests can walk to the Hampton Inn and America's Best Value Inn beside our property. We are not affiliated with either hotel, so guests book directly.
The After Party We Include
When the reception winds down, many couples are not ready for the night to end. That is why we include an after party on our patios. Your guests can keep talking, laughing, and relaxing together while the evening slows down at its own comfortable pace, without anyone rushing off early.
Every wedding includes an on site patio after party. Sound and lighting stay on, guests can relax by the fire pits, and games are welcome. Since both hotels are a short walk away, nobody needs a ride afterward. Our venue is also fully ADA accessible.
Conclusion
Our package covers rentals, food, bar service, cake, coordination, the Bridal Suite, and an after party in one place. If you want a wedding near Poughkeepsie that feels organized and personal, Novellas would love to show you around. Contact us to book a tour and see every space in person.
FAQs
We gathered the questions couples ask us most often during tours, and we answer them below in plain and simple terms. If you need details about a specific date, a guest list, or a particular space, call or email us and we will gladly respond with exactly what you need.
How many guests can you host?
Our Blue Stone Patio seats up to 150 guests, and the Ballroom holds up to 250 for the reception.
Can guests stay nearby?
Yes. Both hotels are a one to two minute walk away, and guests book directly.
Do you accommodate dietary needs?
Yes. We offer a seasonal vegan or vegetarian entrée and accommodate all dietary needs.
Where are you located?
We are at 2 Terwilliger Lane, New Paltz, NY 12561. Call (845) 249-6029 to schedule a tour.
Is your wedding venue ADA accessible?
Yes. Every space on our property is fully ADA accessible.
