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Price range: $15,350 - $27,500 Price range: $15,350 - $27,500
Couples usually spend $21,425 Couples usually spend $21,425
Reception
$899 starting price
Ceremony
$800 starting price
Bar service
$50 per person
Reception
$899 starting price
Ceremony
$500 starting price
Bar service
$50 per person
These prices are available for the months of Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct. These prices are available for the months of Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Nov.

About

On WeddingWire since 2016

At Friends Lake Inn, we specialize in offering elegance, style, and personal service not readily found in today’s world. Our Adirondack wedding venue offers a variety of menus, and styles of service to suit your personality and preferences. All set in a historic Adirondack Inn. This historic Inn has been having weddings for over a 100 years!

Services

From the 2 person elopement package, or a 60 person wedding, we are here to make your special day truly memerable. Let us do all the planning so you can relax and enjoy this special time. Or, if you prefer, we’ll be happy to provide the space and dining package, and you can tailor the rest of your wedding to your needs. Regardless of which you choose, your wedding at Friends Lake will be a beautiful event to be remembered for a lifetime!

Our Wedding Coordinator and staff attend to every detail so you can relax and enjoy your wedding day with family and friends!

Location

We are only 4 hours from New York City, and 90 minutes from Albany International Airport.

Awards

Friends Lake Inn is proud to be a 2023 Wedding Wire Couples' Choice and 2023 the Knot Best of Weddings winner.

Check out the gallery for an exclusive 360° Virtual Tour, and picture yourself at Friends Lake Inn today!

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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?

$899

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

$899

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?

$800

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

$500

Which of the following are included in starting site fee?

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)
Wedding Cake

What is the starting price per person for bar service?

$50

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

Bartender(s)
Champagne Toast
House Beer
House Liquor
House Wine

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

2

How many event spaces or rooms does your venue offer?

4

Describe your venue:

Garden
Historic Building
Hotel
Inn/B&B
Mansion
Resort
Restaurant

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
Event Rentals
Get Ready Rooms
Liability Insurance
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
Centerpieces
Chairs
Dance Floor
Decor
Lighting
Tables
Tents
Tent Accessories

What food and beverage items are available?

Barware
China
Flatware
Glassware
Linens

What transportation and access is available?

Parking

What months are included in your peak season?

July
August
September
October

What months are included in your off-peak season?

March
April
May
June
November
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Reviews of Friends Lake Inn

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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2024 Winner
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37 Reviews
100% recommend it
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    5 out of 5 rating
  • Value
    4.9 out of 5 rating
  • Flexibility
    5 out of 5 rating
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Friends Lake Inn is highly recommended for weddings, with multiple reviewers praising the venue for its elegance, charm, and cozy atmosphere. The staff, including the helpful coordinator, Julie, received compliments for their accommodating and professional service. The food is described as amazingly delicious, and the accommodations are outstanding. Guests were impressed with the beautiful scenery and the option to stay overnight. Overall, reviewers had a wonderful experience and highly recommend Friends Lake Inn as a wedding venue.

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Friends Lake Inn is highly recommended for weddings, with multiple reviewers praising the venue for its elegance, charm, and cozy atmosphere. The staff, including the helpful coordinator, Julie, received compliments for their accommodating and professional service. The food is described as amazingly delicious, and the accommodations are outstanding. Guests were impressed with the beautiful scenery and the option to stay overnight. Overall, reviewers had a wonderful experience and highly recommend Friends Lake Inn as a wedding venue.

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Christi D. Sent on 08/20/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Fairytale Storybook Wedding at Friends Lake Inn 8/13/22

Our wedding at Friends Lake Inn (FLI) was AMAZING. The entire day (and weekend) felt like a fairytale storybook wedding. We booked the entire property from Friday-Sunday with the wedding on a Saturday. The outdoor ceremony was beautiful followed by cocktail hour in the Bistro and reception in the main dining area inside. We utiized the outdoor space after the wedding for dancing and a fire. We chose FLI because of the unique and intimate vibe, beautiful scenery, fabulous food, on-site accomodations, friendly staff and the fact that it was a one-stop shop by just dealing with the wedding coordinator, Jullie. Jullie exceeded our expectations and really made our wedding weekend PERFECT. She was the glue that held this wedding together. Jullie arranged all of our vendors; Mary with Brides2Go did an amazing job on our hair, Jason Hupe Photography capured the most brilliant and beautiful photos, Rebecca's Florist did a fantastic job with all of our flowers, Friends Lake Inn Bistro Bar and Resturant served the best food and drinks and Melissa nailed our wedding cheesecakes. We had 55 guests and all of them raved about the food, the beautiful property and how this was the best wedding they've ever attended. I HIGHLY recommend having your wedding at Friends Lake Inn. My husband and I can't stop talking about how this was the best day and weekend of our lives.
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Aimee D. Sent on 01/01/2024
5 out of 5 rating

We could not have settled on a more beautiful place.

During our wedding planning phase, we struggled to find a place that was what we wanted, perfect for our special day. Then we found Friends Lake Inn. We knew immediately pulling into the parking lot that we would most likely be going home, knowing we found our venue. After touring the facility and sitting with Julie, we did exactly that. This place is elegant, charming, cozy and warm. It was the perfect place for our intimate wedding ceremony and reception of 40 people. Julie and all the staff were very accommodating and helpful throughout our entire day. The food is amazingly delicious, the accommodations are outstanding. The place is warm and cozy and tastefully decorated. We received so many compliments from all of our guests, most of which spent the night at the end as well. Our wedding was November 25, so it was chilly, but our photographer was wonderful and was able to capture some beautiful outside photos with the snow in the background. We could not have settled on a more perfect place truly a wonderful experience. We are looking forward to going back for a nice meal and an overnight stay in the near future we both highly recommend this place.
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Fernando K. Sent on 12/30/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Memorable wedding at a beautiful location.

Suzanne and I have nothing but praise for Friends Lake Inn. Are experience exceeded or expectations. The high-level of personal service and attention made our weekend very special for our family and friends. We rented nearly all the rooms in FLI for a weekend wedding, and this provided us with more opportunities to spend time together. It is a beautiful venue, which we took advantage for our outdoor wedding ceremony.
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Awards

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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2024 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2023 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2022 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2021 Winner

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Samantha & Sean
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Professional Network & Endorsements

2 Endorsements
Belle Dolci Belle Dolci Wedding Cakes

Friends Lake Inn is a stunning venue for any wedding. It's fine dining menu, beauty and incredibly friendly & helpful staff set the tone for a perfect day. I have had the pleasure of making several cakes and desserts for couples at the Inn and look forward to each return visit.

Matt McClosky Photography Matt McClosky Photography Wedding Photographers

Absolutely gorgeous inn at the Adirondacks. What a lovely setting to be married, stay and photograph a wedding.

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