54 Finding a gorgeous place to tie the knot without tying up your bank account is always hard, especially in Westchester. According to The Wedding Report, a research company devoted to the industry, the average cost of a New York wedding in 2016 was close to $37,000. With that in mind, brides and grooms-to-be need to do plenty of research before choosing the right wedding venue. Here are five of our picks among the dozens of great venues in the Hudson Valley. Millbrook Vineyards & Winery Millbrook, NY If a 1940s-style loft set in a beautiful vineyard is your idea of the perfect wedding venue, check out the Millbrook Vineyard & Winery. The 95-foot hallway leading into the main loft area can seat between 120 and 150 guests. If an outdoor wedding is your thing, Millbrook’s 30-acre estate is the perfect backdrop. Prices run from $2,500, which covers the site fee for an outdoor tented wedding, to $3,750 for Millbrook’s Loft Wedding Suite package. All other items, including catering, tables, place settings and linens must be acquired separately. Check out the venue at www.millbrookwine.com/loft-weddings-site- rentals/ Bedford Post Inn, Bedford This elegant 19th century boutique inn is set on 14 acres of lush Westchester back country, the perfect place for a sophisticated wedding. Whether it’s the cathedral ceilings in the inn’s yoga loft, the cozy fireplace in the wine cellar, or the inn’s reflecting pool, there’s sure to be lots of opportunities for great photographs and the chance to make special memories. The venue caters to approximately 150 people. The rental fee is between $6,000 and $15,000. The average wedding at the Bedford Post Inn costs about $37,500. For more information, visit www.bedfordpostinn.com/events/weddings/ Tarrytown House Estate on the Hudson, Tarrytown, NY If you’ve ever longed for a storybook wedding, Tarrytown House Estate on the Hudson is the perfect place. Never mind that the estate, which features 12 distinct buildings, has gorgeous views of the Hudson River and the surrounding valley, the interior of the estate is equally beautiful. Choose from the Mary Duke Ballroom, with its floor-to-ceiling windows; the King House Mansion, with its beautiful lobby, fabulous crown molding and a patio overlooking the estate’s garden and private lawn; The Winter Palace, with its amazing chandeliers, elegant décor and breathtaking views of the entire estate, and the Statue Garden for outdoor celebrations. Tarrytown House also caters to specialty weddings, including kosher weddings and Indian wedding Finding the Perfect Wedding Venue By Collette Connoly WESTCHESTER GUEST MAGAZINE SPRING 2018