(Another CLE perk: The option to have your rehearsal dinner at a gorgeous long wooden table in a garden lit by twinkle lights and surrounded by flowers and fresh veggies - very reminiscent of a dinner in the Italian countryside and exactly what we had hoped for.) And a few months later, many of them continue to say that our wedding was the best wedding they had ever been too. Our experience was so amazing in large part because of the family that runs the venue. We really felt at home every time we visited the property, and especially on our wedding day! The team at CLE is creative, inspiring, fun, and most importantly - they are 1000% focused on YOU and what you want & need for your wedding. Pick your date based on whatever they have available - do whatever you can to have your wedding here! This made my the happiest, since I couldn't wait to share what I already knew about this special venue with everyone. If we could do it all over again, it would be at Cedar Lakes Estate, and I wouldn't change a thing :-). they were in dream and the best text I received on monday, which was from one of our guests, simply said "I miss the wedding". So we felt like we had bonded with the place and the people there. We also highly recommend the ice cream sundae & milkshakes bar = ) ttentively. 2. After doing some research online I knew I needed to see it in person. Couples who are thinking of getting married there, do it. It won't be regretted :). For example, my stepfather (and also the sweetest man on earth) has some health issues and was only able to eat soft foods. You can feel it right away, and it stays with you. They worked so well with every one of our vendors. The accommodations are awesome. Average wedding cost: $84,050 peak, Saturday wedding, 100 guests Weddings at the Museum of Science can be held on the top floor, with views of Cambridge and the Back Bay, or among dinosaurs and other exhibits in the Blue Wing, or there's the option of a pavilion on the Charles River. Cedar Lakes has become our h We got to know Cedar Lakes by attending winter weekends and pop-up dinners while planning our wedding. From the time we booked CLE 1.5 years prior to our actual wedding As the Father of the Bride, I had high expectations for my only daughters wedding. Even though it was raining all day Saturday, that didn't stop everyone from enjoying the outdoor activities, and hanging out in the pavilion eating and drinking and playing games until the wedding ceremony. There are a few locations options to use for your ceremony at CLE - the Mountaintop, Amphitheater, Great Lawn, etc. Chef Lisa executed these culinary delights , a home-style feel; far from typical wedding food. Events like this are once in a lifetime and the memories are priceless. Cedar Lakes is a great venue with a unique feel. Being conscious about pricing, I was able to find a range for what to expect - all websites ranged from 10k for venue, s My Husband and I got married at Cedar Lakes in July of 2015 and it was truly everything we envisioned for our wedding. From the moment we all arrived, our friends and family could not stop saying how incredible everything was and how no detail was left untouched. Cedar Lakes will always hold a special place in our hearts. With all-inclusive packages starting at just $5,000 dollars, couples can enjoy the luxury of an estate wedding without breaking the bank. Aside from the natural beauty of the place, the team has done such an amazing job modernizing it. They catered to what we wanted to serve at each meal; presented every dish in the most beautiful way; and every single bite of everything we ate ALL weekend was delicious!! Every member of the Karvellas and Cedar Lakes family went above and beyond to make our weekend what it was. They made everything personal to us and by the end of the weekend we really felt like they were a part of our family. As soon as I told Stephanie the news, she immediately offered to let us transfer everything to the only remaining date they had for the rest of the year in October. Our wedding weekend itself was absolutely magical and the entire CLE team helped to ensure that the weekend went flawlessly. She helped organize and run the day, which made it so much easier to relax and enjoy myself. Lisa's food was incredible and our guests are still talking about it. Once the Friday of the wedding weekend arrived, everything from the grounds to the amenities to the cabins to the staff was absolutely lovely and perfect! There is a serene lake at the center of the estate and it is surrounded by cabins ranging rustic to modern chic and can accommodate providing great opportunities for "getting ready" shots. On my first visit at CLE, I fell in love and my imagination went wild with ideas for my wedding- but on that first visit, I never could have imagined how amazing my actual wedding would have been. However, the venue cost is higher in the months from May to October, when you may have to pay up to $10,000. The staff set the stage perfectly; they even had a gorgeous handmade arbor. From the minute we explored the grounds and met the wonderful team, we knew we'd found our wedding venue. We love you CLE !!! there was not one glitch the entire weekendeven the rain from hurricane Ian coming up from the south held off and the ceremony by the lake was beyond spectacular. We wanted a romantic ceremony tucked in the trees near the lake and a big rowdy reception with wild flowers and candle light. GO Home New York Weddings New York Wedding Venues Engagement Engagement Rings Engagement Proposals Ceremony + Reception Real Weddings Etiquette & Advice Invites Ceremony & Vows Wedding Reception Wedding Decor Wedding Songs Wedding Food & Drinks Their menu has it all. The setting is breath taking, the food is gourmet, the care and attention to detail from the planner Stephanie is immaculate and the ov Cedar Lakes hosted our dream wedding this October. We knew we wanted it to be a very personal experience where people could just see our personalities shining through all the details. There is truly something magical about this place; the feeling is tangible! All of the cabins have a beautiful lodge decor, and everything is clean and well maintained. They think of everything, take care of everything, and it turns out to be even more perfect than we could have ever imagined it to be. You get that same welcome here at Cedar Lakes. The food on Friday, Saturday and Sunday was some of the best food I have ever had. We are still on cloud nine over a month later and couldn't be happier with the entire Cedar Lakes team. Our guests just raved about how much there was to do and most chose to spend the entire weekend either on site or nearby at the Hampton Inn. out that they were booked every weekend we were interested in. This is a modern seaside wedding venue in NewYork. There is an on-site shuttle that takes guests to nearby hotels. The lake, the pool, the ceremony locations, the barn and the cottages are all equally exquisite - and then the blob, basketball courts and and sports fields added a playful feeling to the weekend that everybody appreciated. Turns out, not a problem. The amount of compliments we received about the food, weeks after the wedding was amazing. The venue, the staff, the food, all the events.. we keep getting nonstop compliments on it all! This is not your typical wedding factory and that's EXACTLY why we loved it so much. Sign up on The Knot to reach more couples and book more weddings! From the initial e-mails to the final details, Steph and Lisa and their teams were all amazing! wer venue so we were expecting a few hiccups and over sights-and there were none. CLE has the unique ability to house closest friends and family onsite, so we felt everyones presence and love each moment of our weekend. She made it so that I did not have to worry about a thing for the entire weekend. If we had to do it all over again, we wouldn't change a thing. I am ready to do it all over again! It was **breathtaking**. Gina helped us be in the right place at the right time, and Steve and Lisa made our guests feel at home. The chance to have non-wedding-reception other meals throughout the weekend give you the chance to visit with guests more. Access to our online event planning platform for guest list and seating chart management. Whether you're looking for a simple ceremony and reception or a full-service wedding experience, Cedar Lakes Estate has got you covered. Reminded me so much of Florence, Italy unbelievable green rolling hills and endless views. Here are a few bullet points below so everyone is aware of what to look out for. Thank you Cedar Lakes for making our special day even more amazing than we could have ever imagined! I hope this is helpful in your planning process - good luck!!! My wedding was the absolute best day of my life and I cannot thank the staff at Cedar Lakes enough. Our "rustic chic" theme was met with every detail Cedar Lakes had to offer. Chef Lisa went above and beyond to accommodate my families special dietary needs During planning stages, Lisa & Steph sat on the phone with me and went through meal by meal, taking my notes and helping me come up with creative solutions for anything that wouldn't suit him. Every guest will rave about the food. When our guest called, the bulk of them never got a return phone call or woke up the manager when they called. Standard tables and chairs for all your ceremony and reception needs. The food was better than any wedding food I've ever had and on par with what you'd get at an excellent farm to table restaurant in NYC. Our ceremony was held on the mountaintop. Thanks to the entire Cedar Lakes team we were able to give our daughter and (now) son-in-law the wedding of their dreams. The open-air Pavilion, with its bluestone floors, twinkling bistro lights, and oversized stone fire pit, is a perfect spot for an elegant cocktail hour. And we cannot emphasize this enough, THE FOOD CLEs culinary experience is beyond our friends and family were raving for MONTHS about how exceptional the food was at each meal. I even got a tour of the kitchen where they just got local herbs delivered - amazing! Cedar Lakes Estate is a place for the perfect wedding. I feel so lucky that I've gotten to experience how special it is in many different capacities & left feeling like family every single time. Cedar Lakes Estate, a 500 acre estate, located in Port Jervis, New York and is only a 70 mile drive from New York City and is quickly becoming the wedding spot of choice for NYC area brides. The entire camp for the DAY is around $9,500. Ok. Not what I expected. The cost of the Cedar Lakes Estate wedding cost is around $70,000 to $120,000. You truly made a dream come true for our daughter and new son-in-law! We could write a novel about the food on it's own. Thank you for making my fairytale wedding a reality! (incredible) I couldn't have imagined a more perfect setting for the ceremony. Cedar Lakes Estate Stephanie + Lisa Karvellas sisters and owners of this timeless private estate for modern events and escapes, in the heart of the Hudson Valley. We had an amazing summer camp themed weekend (think the movie wet hot American summer; in fact Christopher Meloni even sent in a video clip of wedding wishes for us as Chef thanks to an awesome friend!) Our ceremony was in the Dance Hall, with its adorable stage and fire place. For now just want to write a glowing review although that doesn't even seem like enough. venue was exactly what we were looking for; rustic and serene but with the perfect element of fun. We had approximately 240 people for the wedding itself and 150 on the grounds for most of the weekend. They helped us create the ultimate camp weekend, customizing every detail of our nearly 300-guest, 4-day wedding. You can tell that their entire family holds Cedar Lakes as a labor of love and pours their hearts into everything they do. Her attention to detail was impeccable. I can truly say I wouldn't change one thing about my experience working with the team and the venue - I wish I could do it over and over again! She couldn't be more accommodating; her excellence shined through at each gathering. There is truly something magical about Cedar Lakes Estate. Wedding Venue Cedar Lakes Estates Wedding Planner Sara Landon Events Officiant Rabbi Peter Rubinstein Welcome Party Dress Temperley London Bridal Gown & Veil Lee Petra Grebenau, from. The week of our wedding I knew that every detail would be taken care of, which allowed me to relax and enjoy time with our guests. The food by Lisa and her team was fresh, delicious and prepared with love. We wanted an after-party in a laidback setting with a campfire and s'mores and we wanted a poolside Sunday morning brunch. Shown pictures of all the new work coming, it never happened. Their expert staff is dedicated to maintaining the highest quality . Your staff could In a heartbeat- we would come back to celebrate an anniversary or some other occasion. We are still over the moon with the entire experience and cannot wait to return!! The service was unbelievable- my husband, myself, our family, our bridal party, and our guests all felt so incredibly taken care of every second of our stay. Elegant crystal chandeliers complete the splendid effect. A magical place to enjoy your special day. From our wedding to our open house to our tasting weekend to a weekend getaway - CLE is one of the most special places for many reasons. Happy guests = great pictures. Cedar Lakes captured the essence of us down to every last detail. ing, and the CLE staff made sure that all of the details were in place so that we could truly enjoy the weekend as if we were guests. The venue itself is wonderful! Another sister serves as a wedding coordinator - she worked with us every step of the way and addressed every one of our concerns. I literally cannot think of on Beautiful venue but the $90,000 weekend catering minimum here is outrageous (the minimum is still $65,000 if you're only hosting a one-day event). All in all the weekend was the experience of a life time for us, and the beautiful bride and groom. Stephanie is the coordinator/planner. From a Friday night BBQ with perfectly fried chicken to the many food stations at our reception, including shrimp fra diavolo, miniature reubens, and homemade burrata, Lisa knocked it out of the park. Having it at Cedar Lakes and managed by the Karvellas family was an absolute dream come true. If you really want to plan something magical, something so special that all of your guests will be talking about it for years to come, then check out Cedar Lakes Estate. We got all of this and then some. Feel Your Hearts Delight in The Hudson Valley, Civil Union, Commitment Ceremony, Elopement, Interfaith Ceremony, Non-Religious Ceremony, Religious Ceremony, Second Wedding , Vow Renewal Ceremony, Barn, Beach, Waterfront, Estate, Garden, Hotel, Mountain, Trees, Bar & Drinks, Cakes & Desserts, Destination Weddings, Food & Catering, Service Staff. There are not enough words to describe the perfection that is Cedar Lakes. The driveway to the property is in very dangerous conditions. The property is also fabulous everything is within walking distance, and our guests loved being outside with lake and mountain views. The people at Cedar Lakes - each and every one of them - embody a blend of warmth and professionalism that is truly unparalleled. 10 months out: Start looking for and booking vendors, including caterers, florists, entertainment, and photographers. Frankly, we worried that was a mistake as we got close to our wedding day -- after we had experienced CLE's hospitality a few times, our expe My husband and I got married at CLE on June 8 2019 and it was the most magical day (and weekend) of our lives and have been told the same from several guests - even married ones. We also provide everyone's favorite lawn games, like bocce, horseshoes, cornhole and ladder toss. Every detail was perfect, and the staff was so friendly and helpful. Property: The perfect mix of laid back 'camp' & outdoors feel with upscale touches and amazing amenities. n. We planned the rest of the details with Stephanie and our phone calls back and forth were so frequent she was on my speed dial. From the summer salad perfectly blended with dressing and toppings, to the ribs falling off the bone- people were in awe and going up for seconds even thirds. Cedar Lakes is a rustic venue that hosts sports camps and family events as well as weddings, and it's full of possibilities -- es Planning a wedding is not easy and being the unbride that I am I was working myself into a panic. When we look back and re-live the best day of our lives we have Cedar Lakes to thank. Cedar Lakes Estate is available for rehearsal dinners, ceremonies, and receptions. However you choose to savor the Hudson River Valley, Cedar Lakes Estate is a haven for those seeking a return to pristine simplicity. Stephanie and Lisa Karvellas went above and beyond anything we could have hoped for in making the entire weekend spectacular! I guess I can start with the planning process. The wedding exceeded all expectations. This spectacular property offers both indoor and outdoor event venues. They will bring your smallest ideas to life in the most aesthetically perfect & personal way. My guests are still raving. Leading up to the wedding, we spoke on at least a weekly basis and she made sure that everything was exactly as we had hoped. With Stephanie and Ashley, planning was genuinely fun. If you are considering a country wedding, stop reading right now and contact CLE immediately! Thank you Stephanie, Lisa, the entire CLE staff, and the entire Karvellas family for making our celebration so incredible! We loved that the recreational side of the camp was away from the beauty in which you were surrounded by for the entire weekend but had the option to use. The venue is beautiful, the staff executes to perfection and the food is Our experience at cedar lakes was incredible. ily. Our guests said they have never been to a better wedding or a more beautiful venue. No one will wait in line for a drink. Farm-to-Table, can't get any better than that. s said that ours was the best wedding they'd ever attended and a handful of our unmarried friends had so much fun that they claim they want to get married at Cedar Lakes as well The grounds are beautifully kept and make for a fun weekend for everyone. They worked with us to find a new date in 2021 that felt safe. None. I also have to mention the family and local vibe they have! Our friends and family are still telling us our wedding was the best they've ever been to (not something you hear every day), and we know this wouldn't be the case if it had been anywhere else. The charming Deck, which overlooks the sparkling lake and features amphitheater-style benches under a cluster of tall, wispy pines, is another delightful ceremony spot. And let's not forget the food. Overall the management is extremely unprofessional and the venue is FAR over priced for the services you get. Several of our guest Cedar Lakes Estate is located on amazingly beautiful property & the food is first rate! All of our guest were raving about the food and their experience. What we saw from Stephanie and Lisa and the rest of the CLE team was pure professionalism with humanity and kindness behind it. The wedding lodging says they can accommodate 100 people however, you can only comfortably fit 28-30 people. Our wedding vision was of a fun weekend full of activities and a laid back vibe. If you're reading this, you're probably where I was last summer - recently engaged (or to be honest, about to be engaged), looking for a unique wedding venue, and trying to decide if Cedar Lakes is really as special as it looks online and worth Cedar Lakes Estate is an amazing place for a wedding! It was just the perfect weekend and Stephanie and Lisa made it happen. Accommodations: They have an array of housing options which was great for our friends and our elderly guests. The food is unbelievable. Enjoy pristine basketball and tennis hardcourts, plus impeccably maintained volleyball, kickball, softball and football fields. It's hard to find the words to express just how grateful and appreciative we are for everything the CLE staff did, and we literally feel that our wedding dream came true thanks to CLE. The Chefs Garden is a perfect spot for your rehearsal dinner, and it is a visible testament to the estates farm-to-table values. From the moment you pass through the gates you know you are in for a treat. Lets talk about the receptionthe barn came alive at night. And you will treat your guests to a wedding weekend they will talk about for years to come. There are hotels nearby for those who aren't too keen on camping, but for the friends and family who like to stay in big cabins with all their loved ones and don't mind bringing their sleeping bags and pillows, it's a great place. Our guests couldn't stop talking about the scenery, the the activities, the attention to detail and on and on. The weather during our "second" wedding weekend was less than perfect, but it didn't matter at all because we were just so happy to be there and the CLE team turned a freezing torrential downpour into one of the coziest, most magical and one-of-a-kind weddings. We knew once we got to CLE that everything from there on out was going to be smooth sailing. (After party in the tree house was the best middle school dance party that you never knew you wanted.) ve found your own paradise. This is a unique aspect of Cedar Lakes that you can't get other places. visit to see Cedar Lakes last july to the bride and groom tasting to the housing, billing, golf cart accessibility, menu picking, kind and knowledgeable staff.I can go on and on. My daughter and her husband wanted a venue where family and friends could celebrate with them for a whole weekend in a relaxed, casual outdoor setting, while having their ceremony and recept From the moment we chose Cedar Lakes as our wedding venue we knew it was going to be a dream come true. They are extremely hard working and they made sure our guests felt at home. Lisa is an amazing chef and the food was to die for! w that there were a ton of logistics to coordinate, but if you are more of a DIY bride, then having a wedding planner isn't 100% necessary. I was satisfied with every single aspect of my full wedding weekend. Before we talk about Cedar lakes estate cost, let's first find out if your wedding is an intimate event, a big party, a rural setting, natural or private. It was a remarkable weekend in every single way. They are so kind, and they really go above and beyond for every single guest. There truly is something magical about it, from the pristine cedar lakes, the views from the mountain top, the gorgeous "barn" and the cozy cottages. Inquire Today I cannot say enough good things. Really no matter who you are, this is the place for you. Perfect service and beautiful surroundings without pretension. Making sense to any of you? She was so responsive, so approachable, so relatable, so helpful and even surprised me and ordered my favorite specialty beers and served them the whole wedding weekend! The food and beverage minimum for the one-day site reservation would also be $65,000, bringing the average cost of a 200 person wedding to about $375 per person. To be honest, we haven't even gotten married here yet. If CLE is being considered for your wedding - stop looking & just book it. We rented the facilities from Friday to Sunday, and almost half of our guests (about 100 out of 225) stayed on the grounds with us for the entire weekend. From the trees to the food to even the bathrooms in the barn, it is all spectacularly beautiful, elegant, and tasteful. We searched for over a year to find the perfect venue. Cedar Lakes Estate is one of the most storied and idyllic wedding venues in upstate New York, surrounded by 500 acres of verdant valleys in the spring, summer, and fall, snow-capped mountains, and ice-crusted lakes during the most magical time of the year: winter. Yeah, me neither. During the dancing after the wedding ceremony, I suddenly didn't feel very well and Stephanie stayed by my side and gave me food and drink until I was ready to get back up. If I had even the slightest change or worry - I put it in their hands and I knew that it would come out perfectly. As an example, for my welcome party, I knew I wanted a Nashville themed menu to go with where I went to college. Make a relationship with the team and the property, because they are both so special. From the lake activities, the lodging, the food, to the beautiful setting, it was just perfect . They treated every guest like family and every event went off exactly as planned. We wanted a location that was elegantly relaxed and allowed for us to spend multiple days with friends and family in a beauti My husband and I got married at CLE in August and it was without a doubt the most incredible weekend of our lives. Wedding planning is included in the contract but not provided. She worked with us on choosing menu items that suited our tastes and everything was exquisite. Stephanie (the Event Coordinator) was a dream to work with from start to finish. Everything you need is at an extra cost, for example house keeping is extra. These new cabins are absolutely gorgeous - a perfectly styled mix of rustic luxury. Decor: We used Meg Low at That Time Events and could not have been happier. The Karvellas family has done an impeccable job of restoring this former Port Jervis summer camp into an ultra-luxe adult retreat with an elegant-rustic feel. IT COULD NOT HAVE BEEN MORE PERFECT!!!!! Cedar Lakes Estate is a modern waterfront wedding venue located in Port Jervis, New York. Value: Although the venue was definitely at the top of our budget, it was worth absolutely every penny. Could not take a bad picture in the soft blue twilight. It was some of the best food we've ever had, and 100% far and away the best wedding food on earth. It even rained our whole weekend, and yet we wouldn't have changed a thing! eft untouched. Lisa K, the chef, made a truly amazing BBQ buffet feast, with some vegan dishes, and there are many people in my life who are still talking about how good it was. Stephanie and Lisa are amazing!! In addition to lovely event spaces and accommodations, the service and food provided by CLE cannot be outdone. not have been more helpful throughout the entire weekend, always there to direct, assist, or lend a hand. At every turn, the CLE team added unique surprises that matched our own and our guests' style perfectly. The food, the food, the food was really something. Cedar Lakes Estate Is the Ultimate Weekend Wedding Venue Samantha Garbarini July 7, 2017 Why We Love It There's no other venue in the Hudson Valley quite like it. They were gracious and attentive to our friends and families, and made sure that everyone had a wonderful experience throughout the weekend. She My husband and I got married at Cedar Lakes Estate in June of 2017 and, over a year later, still could not be more satisfied with our experience. CLE is THE BEST! It was dreamy, romantic and cozy and our guests had no idea that it was our plan B!! We were so busy talking to everyone we never even got to have the homemade smores during our rehearsal dinner, but that's how it goes. From your parents to your college friends, there are cabins and lodgings for all. We were able to share some meals and downtime with our friends and family in a more causal settings, and we felt like we were able to be a part of the weekend our guests experienced (which, honestly, we are still a bit jealous of -- sports fields, two pools, a beer garden, not to mention the lake and the blob). ful setting. Boy, what a disappointment. It truly is a family operation, with every member of their extended family chipping in wherever needed. It's not even fair to call this some of the best "wedding food" we've eaten - it was some of the best food we've had, period. As you can tell, we literally can't say enough good things - I just wish we could do it all over again!! I was a My ceremony and reception were both held at Cedar Lakes in October of 2011, and I really loved the experience. A huge thanks to Stephanie and Lisa!!!!! We feel so very lucky to have been married at CLE. Rainy days can be fun too, with every board game imaginable, plus giant Jenga, which can be enjoyed in the Canteen . There's really no place like it. Our cabin was imaculate ! * There are a few key qualities to the venue, and if you wan After getting engaged and searching through venue after venue, Cedar Lakes Estate caught my eye and I was immediately sold! It has now been 2 months since my wedding, and I absolutely can not stop thinking about it. portant to us and our relationship as well, and we wanted to be able to bring them all together in one place. Imbibe the delicious mountain air and savor the areas many wondrous delights as you begin the next chapter of your wonderful love story. After it's all said and done I truly cannot imagine us getting married anywhere else, and we're both very happy that we made the decision to spend one of the most special weeks of our lives with Stephanie/Lisa and their team at Cedar Lakes. Cedar Lakes Estate, with views over the Hudson Valley, was the couple's choice for a perfect venue that was the perfect mix of rustic and elegance, with tall ceilings, chandeliers and. The lovely Mountain Top ceremony site, replete with wildflowers, affords stunning mountain views. Lisa (the chef) came up with the most delicious creations the entire weekend and was SO accommodating to my guests who had eating restrictions- she even made me and my husband special root beer floats at the end of the night! We then moved to the Dining Pavilion for the reception, and that huge fire pit was what originally sold me on the venue. pandas create multiple rows from one row, detroit youth programs jobs, rocco baldelli wedding pictures,