Weddings

In the Blink of an Eye

By Taylor Checchia I’m sure you’ve heard time and time again, that your wedding day is over in the blink of an eye. You spend months and months planning your memorable day; selecting a venue, crafting a personalized menu, finding those seemingly perfect floral arrangements, locking in that photographer who captures those special, candid moments, and securing the most talented-energetic-crowd pleasing entertainment in the area.  So much time is dedicated to creating your dream wedding and perfecting your big day, that it only makes sense that you don’t want it to be over in the blink of an eye! Here at West Hills Country Club, we have created a customized wedding package that seems to slow down time! Yes, you read that correctly!! By selecting a Reception Stations menu package, you are [...]

By |2018-04-23T12:35:18-04:00April 23, 2018|Weddings|0 Comments

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 [...]

Your Guests’ First Taste of Your Wedding

What is the first thing every one of your guests will want as soon as they arrive at your wedding? (No, before the food…) A drink! Here at West Hills, your guests are offered your signature cocktail from the moment they arrive at your wedding. Your signature cocktail is the first piece of your wedding that your guests will experience. It is your first chance to show off your taste, theme and personality, so you definitely want to “wow” them! If you dare to type in “signature cocktail recipes” on Pinterest, you are bombarded with hundreds of ideas and instantly overwhelmed. Here are some tips to finding the perfect recipe for you. Talk to your wedding venue! Your event coordinator may just have a list of ideas (much shorter than Pinterest) waiting [...]

By |2018-04-16T12:22:17-04:00April 16, 2018|Cuisine, Summer, Weddings|0 Comments

Springing Into Wedding Season

By Krista Lewis Three words you will always hear the West Hills team say; we LOVE Spring! That feeling of the sun kissing your skin with a cool breeze brushing by, the sight of the flowers blooming and the fresh smells that accompany  it, the butterflies in your stomach when you wake up to the birds chirping…it doesn’t get much better than that. That is why it is a “no-brainer” when you ask us our favorite time of year for weddings. The colors are unbelievable. Soft oranges and purples with pops of bright pinks and yellows.  This makes for awesome wedding photos!! Plus, it’s not too hot and not too cold! The temperatures are just right. Kids are always excited when they finally get to go outside and play, so why can’t [...]

By |2018-04-13T09:25:16-04:00April 13, 2018|Weddings|0 Comments

It Means What? It Came From Where?

Ever wonder where "something old, something new, something borrowed, something blue" came from? Or why sometimes a glass gets broken during a ceremony? Read more to find out about some of the most popular wedding superstitions and practices—and their origins.   Stylish Hip Weddings Photography Something Old, New, Borrowed & Blue - We've all heard this rhyme used when someone gets married, but what does it mean? Wearing "something old" represents the bride's past, while the "something new" symbolizes the couple's happy future. The bride is supposed to get her "something borrowed" from someone who is happily married in the hope that some of that person's good fortune rubs off on her. "Something blue" denotes fidelity and love. Ricky Restiano Photography Wearing a Veil - This custom traces its roots back [...]

By |2017-04-30T17:11:45-04:00April 30, 2017|Weddings|0 Comments

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 [...]

Finding “The One”

"If you lived to be one hundred, I want to live one hundred minus one day, so I would never have to live a day without you." Everyone longs and dreams to find “the one.” It starts young, in the story books and then into our adulthood with the oh so emotional romance movies on Lifetime. There is no denying that we all long for that kind of love. The kind that makes you say, “Is this really happening?” I for one am very guilty of that. I dream of my love story being like a country music video. As silly as that sounds, I think that hopes and dreams like that help shape what and who we are ultimately looking for. Dering Photography Some are lucky enough to find [...]

By |2017-02-23T15:29:55-05:00February 23, 2017|Weddings|0 Comments

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 [...]

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