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Reception
$500 starting price
Ceremony
$200 starting price
Bar service
$27 per person
Reception
$500 starting price
Ceremony
$200 starting price
Bar service
$27 per person

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Vernon Downs Casino & Hotel is an elegant and modern wedding venue in Vernon, New York. They specialize in hosting gorgeous wedding events throughout their eclectic spaces, from their outdoor terrace to their lovely ballroom. With the racetrack and stunning garden as the backdrop, your photos will be unlike any others. As if the stunning venue isn’t enough, they also offer incredible in-house catering packages that will leave your loved ones talking for years to come. Beyond the wedding, Vernon Downs Casino & Hotel offers endless activities for your guests on the grounds.

Facilities and Capacity

Ceremonies at Vernon Downs Casino & Hotel are held on the outdoor Terrace with a beautiful view. Then you and your guests can either move inside for an elegant reception in the classic ballroom, offers flexible set up options so you can make your day your own. A convenient suite is available for you and your wedding party to get ready in. The facility can accommodate up to 350 guests, parking is free, and it is wheelchair accessible. They also have on-site accommodations ready to house you and your guests for a memorable vacation.

Services Offered

In addition to wedding ceremonies and receptions, Vernon Downs Casino & Hotel can host bridal showers, rehearsal dinners, and engagement parties. Regardless of the event, they go above and beyond just providing a space; they provide an experience. Their professional, attentive staff offers event planning guidance, in-house catering and bar, and help setting up and cleaning up all your event items. Catering options include buffets, plated dinners, cocktail receptions, stations, and family-style meals. You can enjoy a tasting to determine your final menu. The venue's expert bartenders are also ready to serve at an open or cash bar, with your favorite house or premium wine, beer and liquor available, plus the option of champagne toasts and a signature drink. Vernon Downs supplies all the china, barware, glassware, flatware, and linens.

Other Facilities

Unlike other casinos, the Vernon Downs Casino & Hotel is a completely smoke-free facility. Prior to and following the wedding, you and all your guests are welcome to stay in the hotel. The hotel boasts many amenities, including a fitness center, indoor pool and whirlpool, and there are several restaurants located on property. There’s also a 750-game casino and horse racetrack right on site for your guests to enjoy.

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Frequently asked questions

Do you have a site fee for wedding receptions at your venue?

Yes

What is the starting site fee for wedding receptions during peak season?

$500

What is the starting site fee for wedding receptions during off-peak season?

$500

Do you have a site fee for wedding ceremonies at your venue?

Yes

What is the starting site fee for wedding ceremonies during peak season?

$200

What is the starting site fee for wedding ceremonies during off-peak season?

$200

Which of the following are included in starting site fee?

Bridal Suite
Chairs
China
Clean Up
Event Planning
Flatware
Glassware
Linens
Parking
Set Up
Tables

Which of the following are included in the cost of wedding catering?

Cake Cutting
Server(s)

What is the starting price per person for bar service?

$27

Which of the following are included in the starting price for bar service?

Bartender(s)
Champagne Toast
House Beer
House Liquor
House Wine
Limited Bar
Open Bar
Premium Liquor
Signature Drink
Specialty Beer

How many event spaces or rooms does your venue offer?

6

Describe your venue:

Ballroom
Banquet Hall
Hotel
Restaurant
Rooftop

What kind of settings are available?

Indoor
Uncovered Outdoor

Which of the following wedding events does your venue service?

Ceremony
Reception
Bridal Shower
Engagement Party
Elopements
Rehearsal Dinner

What event services do you offer?

Accommodations
Bar Services
Catering Services
Clean Up
Event Planner
Get Ready Rooms
Outside Vendors
Wifi

What catering services do you offer?

Buffet
Cocktail Reception
Dessert
Family Style
Hors d'oeuvres
Outside Cake
Plated
Server(s)
Stations
Tastings

What bar services do you provide?

Bartender(s)
Cash Bar
Champagne Toast
House Beer
House Liquor
House Wine
Limited Bar
Liquor License
Open Bar
Premium Liquor
Signature Drink
Specialty Beer
Specialty Wine

What event items are available?

Altar/Arch
Audio Equipment
Centerpieces
Chairs
Chair Covers
Dance Floor
Tables

What food and beverage items are available?

Barware
China
Flatware
Glassware
Linens

What transportation and access is available?

Parking
Wheelchair Access

What months are included in your peak season?

May
June
July
August
September
October

What months are included in your off-peak season?

January
February
March
April
November
December
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Reviews of Vernon Downs Casino & Hotel

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4.8 out of 5 rating
4.8 out of 5 rating
51 Reviews
96% recommend it
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    4.8 out of 5 rating
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  • Flexibility
    4.7 out of 5 rating
Weddingwire
4.8/5 51 reviews
Google
4/5 1899 reviews
Amanda
Amanda T. Sent on 08/29/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Highly recommend!

We absolutely loved our experience at Vernon Downs for our wedding. Every single staff member was so thoughtful and accommodating. The food was great and everyone enjoyed their meal. The terrace ceremony space is absolutely beautiful. Most importantly, Brandy, the event coordinator, is just amazing to work with. She has every detail covered, is extremely responsive and easy to work with and made our day absolutely perfect. You won’t regret having your wedding at Vernon Downs!
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Patty R. Sent on 10/22/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Excellent Wedding Reception Venue

We had our daughter's wedding reception at Vernon Downs in September 2023 and had a truly wonderful experience from start to finish! We wanted a venue with lodging on site. Vernon Downs has very reasonable room rates and nice rooms. They offer several wedding packages at the BEST rates around! The packages include a free 2 night stay in the honeymoon suite plus use of a bridal suite for the bride and her wedding party to get ready in on the day of the wedding. It was also the perfect spot for a few of our guests to gather for a while after the reception! The packages include so much more but too much to list here.
We opted for a buffet dinner and we were able to mix and match the packages to come up with the perfect package for us! The food was excellent and received rave reviews from our guests. The wait staff were so accommodating and friendly during the reception and during the farewell breakfast the following day. On to the wedding manager.....Brandy Crayton! She is the absolute best! She would respond to my emails in record time, answering all my questions and putting my mind at ease. She met with us personally to review every decoration we were bringing so she could be sure it was set up exactly as we wanted it. She's there on the day of the wedding to make sure all goes as planned. I did not worry one bit about the reception because I knew Brandy had a handle on it and it would be perfect! I cannot praise her enough.....she is that good! Our guests are still talking about our reception and what a great venue Vernon Downs is! Kudos to Brandy, all the staff and the cooks......you did an excellent job!!!!
Jessica
Jessica C. Sent on 05/10/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Excellent!!!

I am so happy that we chose Vernon downs for our venue!! Our day was absolutely perfect! The wedding coordinator Brandy, helped us with our meticulous planning over the past year and a half and was absolutely amazing to work with! We had planned on getting married outside on the beautiful terrace, but some fast unfortunate storms called for a quick decision to move the ceremony inside at the last minute.. Vernon downs did a wonderful job making everything so beautiful and perfect for us despite the quick change. We couldn’t be happier with the job that the staff and venue did to make our day so perfect!! I recommend Vernon Downs 110%!!!!!!
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Awards

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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2020 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2019 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2016 Winner

Team

Brandy Crayton
Brandy Crayton
Manager

Professional Network & Endorsements

5 Endorsements
Marys4everflowers Marys4everflowers Wedding Florists

The staff at Vernon downs are warm and welcoming willing to answer any question. The wedding venue is spacious and beautiful ! I would recommend this Wedding Venue to any One !

The DJ Company The DJ Company Wedding DJs

Wonderful place for a wedding! The staff has always been courteous and friendly. I would recommend Vernon Downs to anyone looking for a wedding venue!

AJ's Photography AJ's Photography Wedding Photographers

When you have your wedding at Vernon Downs you know it's going to be first class. There staff is fantastic and their food can't be beat. With everything they have to offer you can't go wrong by having your wedding at Vernon Downs.

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