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Located in Canandaigua, New York, Bristol Mountain is a scenic wedding venue. Situated near the Finger Lakes, this facility is surrounded by breathtaking natural scenery. It covers 138 acres of the mountain, including a 1200 foot summit. Ceremonies and receptions are welcomed here from April to November.

Facilities and Capacity

For a celebration that couples and their guests will remember forever, ceremonies can be held at the peak of Bristol Mountain. The summit can be reached by vehicle, or by chairlift. Ceremonies can also be held at the base. The Sunset Terrace can seat up to 200 people. Here, couples can exchange vows in front of the picturesque gazebo. With multiple ceremony and reception locations, couples are free to customize their day in whatever way brings their vision to life. The newly renovated Rocket Reception room boasts panoramic views of the mountain with floor to ceiling windows, gorgeous vaulted ceilings, and a walk out patio including firepits. It has a maximum capacity of 230 seated guests and rustic accents, like warm wood, create a feeling of coziness. The Sunset Lodge, meanwhile, welcomes more intimate gatherings of 130 guests. Guests will marvel at the front-seat views of the mountain and its base. This room comes with the use of a second-story bar and lounge area known as the Cannery.

Services Offered

Bristol Mountain offers a selection of wedding packages to help them plan their day. Every plan includes rental of the reception space for five hours, a spacious dance floor, tables, chairs, linens, and cake cutting. Tableware is also supplied. Professional servers assist in the smooth running of the reception, while the newlyweds mingle with their guests. The events team is passionate about supporting to-be-weds in bringing their vision for the milestone to life. The on-site culinary team is on hand to assist couples in customizing the menu for the day.

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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?

$2,000

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

$2,000

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?

$1,000

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

$1,000

Which of the following are included in the starting site fee?

Chairs
China
Clean Up
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?

$24

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

Bartender(s)
House Beer
House Liquor
House Wine
Open Bar
Premium Liquor

What is the minimum number of guests required to book your venue?

25

How many event spaces or rooms does your venue offer?

3+

Describe your venue:

Banquet Hall
Country/Golf Club
Farm/Ranch
Garden
Historic Building
Mansion
Park
Resort

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
Rehearsal Dinner

What event services do you offer?

Bar Services
Catering Services
Clean Up
Event Rentals
Liability Insurance
Outside Vendors
Wifi

What catering services do you offer?

Buffet
Cocktail Reception
Dessert
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
Chairs
Dance Floor
Decor
Furniture
Lighting
Tables
Tents

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?

April
May
June
July
August
September
October
November

What months are included in your off-peak season?

December

Reviews of Bristol Mountain

Michelle
Michelle Sent on 11/14/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing amazing amazing

We cannot say enough about the exceptional experience we had at Bristol mountain. April, our coordinator, was fantastic, helpful and extremely knowledgeable throughout the process. There wasn’t a single question I threw her way that she didn’t have an answer to. Our entire day went seamlessly because of her hard work and the wonderful staff members. The food surpassed our expectations by far, our guests are still talking about it. The catering staff and bartenders were, friendly, and paid attention to the small details. We moved our ceremony indoors due to weather and had multiple options to accommodate what we were looking for. We had our rehearsal dinner in the Cannery which we highly recommend as well. We had a beautiful day and are so grateful for the wonderful experience we had.
Sarah
Sarah Sent on 01/23/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Best day ever!

April was absolutely amazing to work with. She managed our chaotic wedding party with ease and patience. The venue was absolutely gorgeous. We did our first look on the summit and the view was beautiful. The rocket lodge was more than enough room for everyone, our guests really enjoyed sitting out by the firepits and mingling. The food was delicious and the open bar was well worth it.
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User1964198 Sent on 12/04/2014
4.6 out of 5 rating
Our wedding turned out beautiful and food was great
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User5925086 Sent on 10/26/2014
4.5 out of 5 rating
Great venue. Our guests really enjoyed the food and the ski lift. The staff there were very accommodating to the changes we wanted to make for the room layout, as well as the changes in menu. This is a great venue for couples who want more of a "DIY" wedding, as it was a lot of work to transform the room. It was exactly what we wanted our wedding day to be, not a "cookie-cutter" venue that had everything already in place. The staff was very helpful when we found ourselves struggling to make certain ideas work and when we ran out of supplies. They all seemed like they truly enjoyed contributing to our special day.
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User1871236 Sent on 10/16/2014
2.8 out of 5 rating
I want to start by saying that Chris Carver in banquets was FANTASTIC. He and his banquet staff were great. That is why the ratings are as high as they are, especially for quality of service.

I won't go into too many details, but if you are planning to use Bristol as a reception site, keep all of your correspondence with the event sales staff. At the last minute (literally, a week before the wedding), they were trying to go back on promises that were made a year earlier. They ended up doing what they said they would, but it made for a stressful time.

They talk about fireworks in their brochure, but they don't tell you how it's pretty much impossible to make it happen -- actually I should say that they don't tell you until AFTER you pay the $1000 non-refundable deposit how it's pretty much impossible to make it happen. Between permission from the town, permits, and all of the other red tape they put up, we paid for something that never happened.

The Sky Ride was amazing, and we are so happy that we finally were able to work out the details to make it happen. It made for amazing pictures, and our guests loved being able to travel up the mountain.

I would recommend Bristol Mountain Ski Resort in terms of the setting and scenery and awesome extras, but I would do so with some reservation.
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Bristol Mountain frequently asked questions

Bristol Mountain includes the following items and services for wedding events in its starting site fee:
  • Chairs
  • China
  • Clean Up
  • Flatware
  • Glassware
  • Linens
  • Parking
  • Set Up
  • Tables
Bristol Mountain includes the following items and services in its wedding catering costs:
  • Cake Cutting
  • Server(s)
The bar service starting price at Bristol Mountain includes:
  • Bartender(s)
  • House Beer
  • House Liquor
  • House Wine
  • Open Bar
  • Premium Liquor
The space offered by Bristol Mountain for wedding events is known for:
  • Banquet Hall
  • Country/Golf Club
  • Farm/Ranch
  • Garden
  • Historic Building
  • Mansion
  • Park
  • Resort
Bristol Mountain offers the following indoor/outdoor options for weddings:
  • Indoor
  • Uncovered Outdoor
Bristol Mountain offers the following types of wedding events:
  • Ceremony
  • Reception
  • Bridal Shower
  • Engagement Party
  • Rehearsal Dinner
Bristol Mountain offers the following services for wedding events:
  • Bar Services
  • Catering Services
  • Clean Up
  • Event Rentals
  • Liability Insurance
  • Outside Vendors
  • Wifi
Bristol Mountain offers the following furniture and decor items for weddings:
  • Altar/Arch
  • Audio Equipment
  • Chairs
  • Dance Floor
  • Decor
  • Furniture
  • Lighting
  • Tables
  • Tents
Bristol Mountain is recommended by 88% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 4.4 out of 5 with the following breakdown: 4.7 in quality of service, 4.5 in flexibility, 4.4 in value, 4.2 in professionalism and 4.1 in average response time.
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