wave hill: perfect palisades
wave hill, once home to samuel clemens & theodore roosevelt, is a beautifully romantic setting for an unforgettable wedding with its intimate gardens & spectacular views of the palisades. exchange vows under the lushly planted pergola overlooking the hudson, and dine & dance in the dramatic armor hall. built in 1843 in the style of an english country residence, the estate is set on 28 acres–a short thirty minutes from midtown manhattan and equally convenient to westchester, western connecticut, & northeastern NJ.
weddings at wave hill may only take place in the evening, during non-public hours. (that kinda sucks) and the place is also available for meetings & conferences, special celebrations & photoshoots.
great performances is the exclusive caterer and their on-site representative will work directly with you to create the perfect menu to enhance your even. which, after the $5,000 donation fee (it’s tax-deductible & you do get a year-long membership with it!!) plus, $1,500 event rental fee, is gonna cost you. the average cost per person is $235. (includes menu, staff, rentals & thankfully, a premium open-bar).
there’s also a mandatory valet parking. so, realistically, you need to win the lottery to throw your shindig here. but if you could/can afford it, it will be a lovely affair to remember. i swear.
check out these amazing rooms & exteriors and start fantasizing.
armor hall
this romanesque-style great hall was added to wave hill in 1929. the dramatic space has a vaulted beam ceiling, flagstone flooring and cathedral windows that offer views of wave hill’s grounds and the palisades. The room is air-conditioned in summer. armor hall can accommodate 180 for a conference, seminar or seated reception or dinner.
mark twain room
adjacent to armor hall is an oval room with 16-foot ceilings, wood paneling and fabric wall coverings, and french windows and doors opening onto the terrace. this room is ideally suited for an intimate meeting, cocktail reception or buffet lunch or dinner.
terrace
the entrance hall and mark twain room open onto a large flagstone terrace, from which your guests may enjoy a spectacular view of the hudson river, palisades and george washington bridge. this is another alternate area for your ceremony and cocktails. the terrace is tented from may through october.
the gardens
the great lawn and lower lawn, with their spectacular views of the hudson river, palisades & george washington bridge, may be used to exchange vows or to host pre-dinner cocktails.
