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Getting Hitched
in the Hudson Valley
From finding your dream venue to figuring out a budget, local experts offer their top tips and creative ideas for tying the knot.
BY ANDREA TIMPANO
If stunning scenery, customizable party spots, and first-rate guest amenities top your list of wedding must-haves, you’d be hard-pressed to find a more fitting locale for your big day than the Hudson
Valley. “I can’t think of another region
in New York that offers more,” explains wedding planner Angela Christoforo, owner of Kingston-based Elite Wedding & Event Planning. “You can get everything you desire for a wedding weekend in
the Hudson Valley—the farm-to-table
dining experience with all the food being sourced locally, beautiful mountain or river views for ceremony and reception backdrops, venues with modern and cozy accommodations on site, and lots of activities for guests throughout the weekend.”
Still—just like finding the love of your life—planning a wedding can be tricky. Not sure where to start? You’re in luck: Packed with advice from Christoforo and other seasoned local pros, your guide to throwing the ultimate Hudson Valley bash starts here.
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PHOTOS (LEFT TO RIGHT) BY LISA WOODWARD/COURTESY MAIN COURSE CATERING; BY MONIKA EISENBART; COURTESY OF FIG + PIG