Past West Hills Weddings

An Elegant Outdoor Ballroom

A Wedding Venue Unlike Any Other By Taylor Checchia   When you envision your wedding day, what do you see? A dramatic ballroom with elegant chandeliers and fabric-draped ceilings? Or maybe something more natural with views of the outdoors and rustic décor? What kind of atmosphere do you want for your guests? …Fun and relaxed, or sophisticated and formal; maybe even a combination of both? Here at West Hills Country Club you have the ability to transform and personalize the Grand Outdoor Ballroom to create YOUR perfect wedding. With private access to our non-traditional tented ballroom, and the exclusivity of hosting only one wedding per day, your options are seemingly endless. See what Eileen had to say about her autumn wedding at West Hills. “We were married a month ago at WHCC. [...]

Crazy Little Spring Called Love

By: Alli Winchell Spring is the season of warmth, renewal, and growth. The warmer temperatures and flower buds that appear overnight, bring new hope to our souls after what feels like a never ending winter. The Spring season itself, represents all the emotions of your wedding day at West Hills. The excitement and anticipation of FINALLY being able to go outdoors without a jacket will have your guests eager to spend as much time outside as possible. The butler passed champagne and signature cocktail will be thoroughly enjoyed while your guests take in the aroma of cherry blossoms and forsythia that fill the air. A short stroll brings them to your outdoor ceremony where they are surrounded by the greenery of the golf course and the newly budding trees. The cocktail hour [...]

Winter Wonderland at West Hills

There are very few times in life when you cross paths with a person or place you know is going to be a part of your future. Lenore and Robert first felt that with each other, and later with West Hills. “I just want to say how incredibly thankful Robert and I are for the experience we shared having our wedding at West Hills. You all went above and beyond, and I am blown away with how special our day was not only for us, but for our guests. Taylor, Thank you for not only being an amazing wedding planner and coordinator, but a friend and someone I will cherish getting to have experienced this milestone with. Getting to share the excitement and emotions of planning the wedding of our dreams with [...]

A Day Made Exclusively for You

It’s here. Wedding day. But how is it already here?! There’s still so much to do! It’s 9:30 in the morning and we need to be at the hair salon by 10:00am. But we NEED to stop for coffee and something to eat; that’s not even a question. We are already running late, and the make-up artist told us to be back at the hotel by noon. Three hours is enough time for 8 women to get their hair and make-up done… right?  I hope so, because the photographer is coming at 1:00 pm to start the “getting ready photos,” and pictures of me putting on my dress. Aunt Susan should be bringing my dress to the hotel at 1:30pm. I hope she is on time! We must then leave promptly at 2:30pm, [...]

Your Wedding is on What Day of the Week?!

By Taylor Checchia When you get a wedding invitation in the mail, you are almost always expecting for it to be taking place on a Friday, Saturday, or Sunday. But not anymore!! Say goodbye to traditional, and say hello to weekday weddings! Thursdays, are the new Friday! Hosting your wedding on a Thursday is past the point of, “becoming popular.” It is now a thing. It’s part of the norm!! Thursdays, and weekdays in general, are the new normal for many reasons. Here are just a few: Cost Many venues offer midweek pricing, which is significantly less than weekend pricing. Nothing changes; you get everything you would normally get on a weekend, but sometimes for a quarter of the price…sometimes even more of a discount than that! Upgrades Selecting a less expensive [...]

Denise & Neal – February 17, 2017

When it comes to weddings, many people would agree that the winter months are not the most desirable in the Hudson Valley. Indeed spring, summer, and fall weddings are lovely, but we think there’s something absolutely charming about saying your “I do's” with a gorgeous wintry backdrop. Winter weddings are magical and romantic, and Denise and Neal's wedding at West Hills Country Club is a perfect example of that. Denise and Neal are both avid skiers, so it only made perfect sense to have their wedding during their favorite season. At one of our first meetings, Denise showed me pictures of a winter wonderland theme she was going for, and man, did she nail it. On their wedding day, our Indoor Ballroom completely transformed into an enchanted, glowing, wintry atmosphere.  The room looked amazing with [...]

Your Guide to Our Golf Course – Where to Take Amazing Wedding Day Pictures

"Where are the best places to take pictures on the course?" is a common question I receive from couples. To be honest, there are SO many different areas to get pictures on the West Hills golf course. We have willow trees, a bridge crossing the Wallkill River, wild flowers, a tunnel, and much more. Here is a guide to some of the most popular picture spots you will want to make sure you take advantage of on your wedding day. Hole 11 - The Bridge This is the most popular and iconic spot on our course. The historic suspension bridge was built in 1928 and crosses over the Wallkill River. It is centrally located on the course making it easily accessible for you and your new husband or wife. Popography [...]

Stephany & Jessica – September 15, 2016

Photographer: Windcatcher Photography Videographer: Preston Films Entertainment: Music Speaks Volumes Thursday, September 15, 2016 was a beautiful day here at West Hills Country Club. Clear skies, 73 degrees and sunny, you could have called it picture perfect. And that's exactly what is was. Stephany and Jessica had been planning their wedding for over a year, making sure everything was perfect down to the last detail. With many DIY pieces, they did an incredible job creating a natural, classic country feel. Congratulations once again Stephany and Jessica. It was truly an honor to host your wedding here at West Hills Country Club, and we wish you both nothing but the best as you take on this wonderful and exciting chapter in your new life together. <3 Stephany + Jessica // West Hills Country Club from Preston [...]

Is a First Look a Good Idea?

If you are planning a wedding, I am sure the thought of doing a first look has crossed your mind. The debate between seeing your partner before the ceremony or waiting until the ceremony to see one another can be taunting. Which is the right choice? Before I go any further, let me explain what a first look is. A first look is a new and modern trend where the couple has the opportunity to see one another before the wedding ceremony. One person is usually positioned looking away out over the golf course, by the willow trees , or someplace with a beautiful back drop. Then, their partner will meet them and they see each other for the first time on their wedding day. This very intimate and highly anticipated moment [...]

Jessica and Matt – June 4, 2016

Florist: Lucille's Floral of Fishkill Photographer: Erica Lee Photography “When two hearts are meant for each other no distance is so far, no time is so long, and no other love can break them apart.” I'll never forget the day when this beautiful couple walked into my office with their precious daughter Ava. From the moment I met them, I just knew that they belonged here. Their gracious, fun and gentle personalities beautifully matched their wedding colors and decor, and their pure love for one another was nothing short of magical. This truly is what it is all about. Hugs and Kisses, Mallory

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