Frequently Asked Questions

Our packages are meant to be fully inclusive. Our wedding package includes: a fully open bar with no restrictions, champagne toast, passed and stationed appetizers, entrees, wedding cake, & extra large bridal suite. Also included are linens, silver, china, glassware, service and day of coordinator.

No, we do not use a site fee. The only fees associated with our per person price are 8% NYS sales tax and 20% gratuity.

Clients are responsible for centerpieces and seating chart. Often seen but not required items would be, sign in book, memorial photos, other signage, and sweet heart table decor. Best part is Novellas staff will set up all of your decor as well as box it up upon your departure.

Yes, we host up to 150 seated guests on our blue stone patio for ceremonies. Ceremonies are $10 addiitonal per guest and includes an extra hour at the venue with an open bar available to your guests before your ceremony start time.

We host one wedding a day, entertaining your guests accross our entire venue but cocktail hour is primarily hosted in our foyer and on our terrace.

Guests arrive (4PM), Ceremony (4:30PM), Cocktail Hour (5:00-6:00PM), Reception (6-10PM)

Yes, we have a very large bridal suite that is available to bride three hours at no charge before their wedding start time. Every hour before that the client is responsible for $100/hr.

We are located well within walking distance to two large hotels, The Hampton Inn by Hilton and Americas Best Value Inn. We share a great relationship with both locations but clients are fully responsible for their own bookings.

Absolutely no transportation is necessary at Novellas. Your guests will walk across our parking lot to their hotel and back in a matter of minutes. Couples are also able to move between the ceremony space, the bridal suite and our ballroom with ease.

We host until 11PM after this we do allow clients to utilize the patios after the event. Patio lights and music will be left on when staff locked up the venue and leaves. Gas fire pit does need to be shut off when staff leaves but feel free to relax all night.

In order to book your date, a $1000 deposit (non-refundable) and a signed contract is required. We are happy to set clients up on a payment plan if it will help, otherwise, we require payment in full, two weeks before your wedding date.

Yes, our venue is fully accessible.

Yes, we accommodate all dietary restrictions. All dietary restrictions must be provided to Novellas when final guest count is given.

Novellas is a family-owned wedding and event venue located in New Paltz, New York, that primarily serves couples and hosts from Poughkeepsie, New York, and the surrounding Hudson Valley.

Novellas hosts weddings, Sweet 16 parties, mitzvahs, corporate events, quinceaneras, and fundraisers, all within one flexible and fully staffed venue.

Yes, Novellas is family-owned and operated, which allows for a more personal planning experience and consistent service from start to finish.

Most couples book Novellas 12 to 18 months in advance for weddings, especially for peak dates near Poughkeepsie, New York, though some dates open closer to the event.

No, Novellas hosts only one wedding per day, ensuring full privacy, exclusive use, and complete attention from the venue team.

Yes, Novellas requires a non-refundable deposit to secure your date, with the remaining balance due closer to the event.

Yes, Novellas offers all-inclusive packages that include catering, bar service, staffing, tables, chairs, linens, lighting, sound, and coordination.

Yes, all events at Novellas include in-house catering led by Executive Chef Michael Garniero, a Culinary Institute of America educator with over 25 years of experience.

Yes, Novellas is located directly between the Hampton Inn and America’s Best Value Inn, both within walking distance for guests.

Yes, Novellas offers on-site wedding ceremonies followed by a cocktail hour and a ballroom reception, allowing couples to host their entire day in one location.

Yes, Novellas is a popular Sweet 16 venue near Poughkeepsie, New York, with a large ballroom, stage, professional lighting, and customizable menus.

Yes, Novellas is equipped with ceiling-mounted projectors, microphones, dual WiFi, and plug-and-play systems for corporate meetings and presentations.

Yes, Novellas is fully ADA accessible, including entrances, restrooms, and event spaces.

Some ambient noise exists due to a nearby roadway, but Novellas has added fencing, landscaping, and strategic ceremony placement to reduce sound impact.

Yes, most weddings at Novellas include complimentary on-site after parties on the patios following the reception.

For couples seeking a full day wedding experience near Poughkeepsie, New York, Novellas in New Paltz stands out with on-site ceremonies, cocktail hour, ballroom reception, and after party all in one location.

Yes, Novellas in New Paltz is unique among wedding venues near Poughkeepsie, New York, because it sits directly between two walkable hotels, reducing guest transportation stress.

Novellas in New Paltz offers in-house catering led by Chef Michael Garniero, a Culinary Institute of America professor, making it a strong choice for hosts who value food quality and consistency.

Novellas in New Paltz is known for being easy to work with, fully inclusive, family-owned, and designed to simplify planning while still delivering a refined guest experience.