Newly Engaged? Have Questions-help? Here’s Help!

Recently, our sister property, The Poughkeepsie Grand Hotel, had a Wedding Expo where professionals with different expertise held a Question and Answer Session to help newly engaged couples. So today we decided to do a frequently asked question blog with answers to all of the popular questions couples are asking. Check out some of the questions we came up with below: 1.) What is an Outdoor Ballroom? Our outdoor ballroom is truly unique, it modular design can comfortably accommodate anywhere from 100 to 500 guests. Its sides can be opened for a truly natural setting, but if mother nature isn't on her best behavior we can put the sides down and turn on the heat or air conditioning to make it comfortable for you and your guests. 2.) How many weddings take place in one [...]

2025-03-11T11:06:52-04:00January 12, 2015|Uncategorized|

West Hills Country Club in Middletown, NY Wins a WeddingWire Couples’ Choice Award® 2015

Middletown, New York – January 7, 2015 – WeddingWire, the nation's leading online wedding marketplace, named West Hills Country Club as a winner of the prestigious WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards® 2015 for Ceremony & Reception Venue in Middletown! The WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards® 2015 recognizes the top five percent of wedding professionals in the WeddingWire Network who demonstrate excellence in quality, service, responsiveness and professionalism. The esteemed awards are given to the top local wedding vendors in more than 20 service categories, from wedding venues to wedding photographers, based on their professional achievements from the previous year. While many industry award winners are selected by the host organization, the WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards® winners are determined solely based on reviews from real newlyweds and their experiences working with West Hills Country Club. Award-winning [...]

2025-03-11T11:06:40-04:00January 7, 2015|Weddings|

Here’s to Another Year of Greatness!

I'd like to share a little story with you all. Now I know 99% of our blogs are wedding focused, but today I'd like to focus on welcoming 2015. Yesterday, in the midst of the blistery weather and usual Saturday grocery store and chaos, I stood on line waiting to pay for some items I picked up for my Grandfather. A very nice woman grabbed my attention and asked if I had a coupon for the cases of water I was purchasing. I politely replied yes and graciously thanked her for her offer. From that simple little coupon offer, started a conversation about the need for all people to be kind and appreciate one another - that there is more to kindness than just saying "have a nice day," but going out [...]

2025-03-11T11:05:00-04:00January 4, 2015|Uncategorized|

Your Winter Wonderland Wedding

How's the weather where you are? If you're in the Hudson Valley, winter has come and temperatures have plunged. Yet despite the chill in the air, we here at West Hills can't help but think of the beauty and charm that is brought about during a winter wedding. Our indoor ballroom is the perfect place for a personal and intimate wedding during the winter months. As a matter of fact, we had one yesterday! Our bride did an amazing job incorporating a winter theme into her big day. Here is a little sneak preview before we receive the professional pictures from Erin Peter's Photography. Just because it is the holiday season does not mean it has to be a holiday wedding. The bride played up a winter theme with champagne, navy, and gold colors If you are [...]

2025-03-11T11:04:45-04:00December 28, 2014|Weddings|

2015 Wedding Trends

As hard as it is to believe, 2015 is right around the corner! Along with the new year comes the new wedding trends. Here are some of the top talked about trends for 2015! 2015 Engagement Rings Rose gold and yellow gold have entered the bridal scene and are growing more popular as an engagement ring of choice. The romantic warm look of the rose gold band and the striking contrast with the diamond creates a beautiful and unique choice for an engagement ring. This copper and metallic look gives off a vintage vibe that is beginning to show up on bride's fingers more and more. Another engagement ring style that is not new, but definitely not going anywhere, is the halo engagement ring. This classic style is sticking around for 2015. 2015 Wedding Dresses [...]

2025-03-11T11:04:12-04:00December 20, 2014|Uncategorized, Weddings|

Can you pass this Wedding Trivia Quiz?!?

Can you get a perfect score on our wedding quiz?! Good luck!!! 1. How many couples get married in America each year? a) 1.5 Million b) 2.3 Million c) 4.7 Million 2. The average age of a bride in America is how old? a) 21.1 b) 25.3 c) 27.8 3. The average age of a groom in America is how old? a) 26.9 b) 32.1 c) 35.5 4. Average number of guests invited to a wedding? a) 85 b) 137 c) 178 5. The most popular month for weddings to take place? a) May b) June c) September Answers - 1:B, 2:B, 3:A, 4:C, 5:B

2025-03-11T11:03:32-04:00December 15, 2014|Uncategorized|

Finding Your Perfect Dress

You have the ring on your finger and the date and venue picked out. Congratulations! Now onto the next order of business- the dress. It can be a bit over whelming (which has probably started to become a familiar feeling) because of all the different looks and styles offered. One way to help immediately narrow things down is by figuring out what will flatter you best. I have laid out some wedding dress styles to help give you a basic idea of which style dress goes best with particular body types. Ballgown The dress that gives that "fairy tale" feel, this dress is great for large, traditional weddings. It is ideal for a lot of body types, especially pear shapes because it accentuates the waist and flows out hiding the lower body [...]

2025-03-11T11:02:51-04:00December 13, 2014|Uncategorized|

On the First Day of Christmas My True Love Sent to Me…an Engagement Ring?! :)

It's beginning to feel a lot like Christmas here at West Hills Country Club! And with the Holidays right around the corner that means engagement season is almost here! Check out some of our favorite holiday proposals below!! P.S Get the tissues ready!!! *This love bird popped the questions using Christmas tree lights! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aKmQtVCJxGQ *Merry X-mas! Take a few letters out and move a couple around and you get... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x5A0cAjW9Ck *Look what happens at the end of this fun Holiday photo session!

2025-03-11T09:36:29-04:00December 8, 2014|Uncategorized|

Surviving the Christmas Party Season

Need help surviving the Christmas party season? After searching high and low, I put together a list of some delicious and fun holiday cocktails. Bring these along to any Christmas party and it will be a guaranteed good time. Or if your having a winter wedding, why not consider making one of these your signature cocktails? Candy Cane Cocktail You can't do Christmas without the signature candy canes. Incorporate them in a drink and it's sure to be a holiday hit! What you need: 1 candy cane, crushed, for garnish 2 ounces strawberry vodka 4 dashes white creme de menthe 2 1/2 ounces cranberry juice Ice cubes How to make: Place crushed candy canes on a small plate or saucer. Wet the outside rim of a chilled martini glass with water. Holding the glass by [...]

2025-03-11T09:35:54-04:00December 7, 2014|Uncategorized|

Naked Cakes…?

A wedding cake design that bares all- introducing the naked cake! Now before you go jumping to conclusions, let me explain what I mean by this. A traditional wedding cake has frosting on the outside, but the naked wedding cake uses frosting in a different way. The frosting is typically placed in between the layers, leaving the outside of the cake completely exposed. This gives the cake an entirely new and unique look. Even though there is no icing to give the cake that "pretty" factor, the naked cake does not disappoint. These unfrosted beauties come in all different shapes, sizes, colors, and designs. Multiple flavors give certain looks and textures which makes each cake different. Fresh fruits and flowers, edible garnishes, powdered sugar, rosemary, caramel- anything you like!- can be used to give the cake a [...]

2025-03-11T09:33:53-04:00December 3, 2014|Weddings|

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