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Jennifer DiRusso
Jennifer DiRusso
Director of Weddings and Events

12 years in business

We speak English

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Tailwater Lodge is a wedding venue located in Altmar, New York. Ideal for a wedding weekend, the lodge offers everything you can dream of for a memorable celebration, all in one place.

Facilities and Capacity
Imagine your entire wedding weekend in one stunning location. Tailwater Lodge offers a luxurious and unforgettable setting with a modern events facility. You will find beautiful scenery and thoughtful amenities, giving you everything you need to create lasting memories. Your guests will enjoy well-appointed accommodations and elevated cuisine on-site. The facilities provide a perfect backdrop for your milestone event. Exchange vows in a romantic on-site ceremony on The Barn Porch before celebrating your reception in The Barn, the signature rustic yet refined space. The lodge also offers a two-hour farewell brunch for your guests. With exclusive hotel room blocks and a complimentary get-ready suite, you get everything you need for a smooth, all-inclusive stay. You can also host your rehearsal dinner or welcome reception in the Schoolhouse Room or the River Birch Bar.

Services Offered
The team at Tailwater Lodge is dedicated to creating unique, unforgettable weddings, and you can expect exceptional services and dedicated support. Wedding packages cover planning and celebration details, as well as ceremony rehearsal coordination. Their dedicated wedding specialist ensures every detail is handled, and you can also choose from one or two complimentary event add-ons. The Deluxe package includes a couple's massage at The Lodge Spa. It also includes a special anniversary package as a gift. At Tailwater Lodge, you will enjoy a seamless and customizable wedding experience, making it the perfect place to start forever.

FAQ

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?

$27,000

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

$12,000

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

No

Which of the following are included in starting site fee?

Chairs
China
Clean Up
Event Planning
Flatware
Glassware
Lighting/Sound
Linens
Parking
Set Up
Tables

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

Server(s)

How many event spaces or rooms does your venue offer?

5

Describe your venue:

Banquet Hall
Barn
Hotel
Resort
Waterfront

What kind of settings are available?

Indoor
Covered Outdoor
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?

Accommodations
Bar Services
Catering Services
Clean Up
Event Planner
Get Ready Rooms
Outside Vendors
Pet Friendly
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
Chairs
Dance Floor
Furniture
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
November

What months are included in your off-peak season?

January
February
March
April
December

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Reviews of Tailwater Lodge

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The Tailwater Lodge received glowing reviews from multiple guests who praised the attentive and professional staff, particularly highlighting the exceptional service provided by Jenn, Kate, Liberty, Michele, and Anne. Reviewers appreciated the beautiful venue, delicious food, and seamless wedding planning process, with many guests noting it was the best wedding they had ever attended. The staff's efforts in ensuring every detail was perfect, accommodating requests, and providing a stress-free experience were highly commended, making Tailwater Lodge a highly recommended choice for couples looking for a flawless wedding day.

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The Tailwater Lodge received glowing reviews from multiple guests who praised the attentive and professional staff, particularly highlighting the exceptional service provided by Jenn, Kate, Liberty, Michele, and Anne. Reviewers appreciated the beautiful venue, delicious food, and seamless wedding planning process, with many guests noting it was the best wedding they had ever attended. The staff's efforts in ensuring every detail was perfect, accommodating requests, and providing a stress-free experience were highly commended, making Tailwater Lodge a highly recommended choice for couples looking for a flawless wedding day.

Weddingwire
4.9/5 31 reviews
Google
4.7/5 1203 reviews
Laura
Laura Sent on 09/23/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Incredible Venue!

We recently got married at Tailwater Lodge and have zero regrets. From our first venue tour with Michele, we fell in love with not only the space, but the staff. Everyone at Tailwater was responsive, friendly, informative, and SO helpful! I was amazed by how well the staff worked together to create a flawless wedding day. Michele and her team are incredible and ensured our wedding day was everything we could have ever dreamed of! The team set up all my decorations perfectly and cleaned and organized everything for us to pick up the next morning. We received many compliments from our guests about how delicious the food was, and how beautiful the premises were (even in the rain!) The wedding team is incredibly organized and takes away so much of the "wedding day stress" by being attentive and taking the time to get to know each couple/family. I highly recommend this venue to any couple looking for a stress-free wedding planning process and wedding day!
Danielle
Danielle Sent on 10/14/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Absolutely amazing, exceeded our expectations. We got married at the overlook venue at Tailwater Lodge on 10-11-25, it felt like a fairytale. It turned out perfectly, exactly how we envisioned. The staff was on-top of everything, especially Jenn DiRusso and Ryan Steele. Our guests have been raving & some have said it’s the best wedding they have ever been too. We obviously agree with that! My family all wants to go back on our 1-year anniversary. We couldn’t have picked a better venue. Thank you for making our dream wedding come to life Tailwater Lodge! We will definitely be back! -The Jeffreys

Everything went perfectly, flawless. The staff was amazing, especially Ryan & Jenn D. The staff was attentive, professional, supportive, respectful, fun, and just went above and beyond. They made sure our special day was nothing short of wonderful.
Elizabeth
Elizabeth Sent on 10/04/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Highly recommend

I cannot begin to recommend Tailwater Lodge enough. Jenn was wonderful every step of the way with timely responses to every question and accommodating our requests. Kate and Liberty were phenomenal on the wedding day with assistance, guidance and overall support. They truly did not overlook even the smallest detail. For example, I was not at my seat the moment my dinner was served and a cloche was immediately placed over my meal to ensure it didn’t get cold. Also, a tray of appetizers was provided during dress bustling so we did not miss out on their delicious food. We had multiple guests report it was the best wedding they have ever attended and the food was phenomenal. It was an incredible weekend from the rehearsal dinner all the way through the farewell brunch, Tailwater was wonderful and I would not change a thing!
A
Ally Sent on 08/04/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Tailwater Lodge Dream Wedding

The staff at Tailwater Lodge were so helpful, kind, and proactive. They answered all our questions and helped our dream for the wedding become reality! Everything went so smoothly that day and my husband and I were actually able to enjoy every moment of it! Thank you so much Tailwater, especially Jenn, Kate, and Liberty!
Lisa
Lisa Sent on 07/30/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Best venue ever!

Right from the start we loved the Tailwater. The hotel/venue is so beautiful and a perfect mix of rustic and elegant. We loved that our guests could spend the night and not have to worry about transportation. The wedding coordinator Jennifer and her team were amazing. Jennifer was so quick to answer all our questions and made all our requests into a reality. The hotel itself is very clean and has everything you need right there. Kate was our day of wedding coordinator and she was so kind and helpful. We could not recommend this place more to future couples. Book your wedding at the Tailwater now!
Laura
Laura Sent on 06/03/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Best day ever

My husband and I got married 10/28/23 at Tailwater and still months later we are reveling in how perfect the day was. From the planning process with Michele and her staff leading up to the day of, and Anne who on the day of totally knocked every little thing out of the park - we couldn't have been happier. The staff makes sure every little detail is just the way you envision it and if you want/need them to change anything they are more than accommodating. Many of our guests told us for weeks after that it was the best wedding they have ever been to! Not that I am biased at all... but I think it was too.
J
96F0Eddfd3Fe09E205E0060Ef133C526E1D59A2D Sent on 11/08/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Stress-free wedding day

The Tailwater staff were phenomenal to work with! My now-husband and I were planning from out of state, and it was the most effortless process. The day of went smoothly, even with the rain that happened, and they ensured everything was perfect so we did not have to worry about a thing. You 100% get what you pay for and more when you book your wedding here! Also the food was the BEST wedding food we’ve had and heard from numerous guests that they thought it was amazing!
Devorah
Devorah Sent on 11/03/2023
5 out of 5 rating

The best venue hands down!

We recently had our wedding at Tailwater and couldn't be happier. Everything from start to finish was beyond what we could have hoped for. The wedding coordinator, staff, hotel staff, food, beverage, etc. were top notch. There was not one point during the process where we did not feel like the only wedding they had that year. We would highly recommend them to any couple looking for an incredible venue will all of the amenities and in a setting you just can't beat! Thank you again for making our day so great!
Christin
Christin Sent on 11/15/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing wedding venue experience

Beautiful wedding venue and hotel. They are so organized and professional, our guests had nothing but great things to say about the food and service.
Mike
Mike Sent on 09/03/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Going Above and Beyond

My wife and I got married on August 26, 2022 and our experience at Tailwater Lodge was nothing short of perfect. The attention to detail from decoration, food, and customer service was 5-star across the board. My groomsman and I enjoyed massages and facials at the onsite Spa peppered with some jacuzzi time before the wedding while the girls got ready at the huge bridal suite. The staff were very accommodating with assisting with any needs such as bringing extra chairs and espresso martinis to my wife and her bridesmaids. The Barn at Tailwater lodge nails the natural rustic theme we were searching for in a venue and having the staff take care of all setup and takedown was a huge relief to our parties. The wedding coordinators did an excellent job helping the day flow smoothly in a timely manner. Being right on the Salmon river allowed for unique pictures that we will hang on our walls and provide memories for a lifetime of a perfect day that wouldn't of been possible had it not been for Tailwater Lodge.
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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2020 Winner
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Jennifer DiRusso
Director of Weddings and Events

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Tailwater Lodge frequently asked questions

Tailwater Lodge includes the following items and services for wedding events in its starting site fee:
  • Chairs
  • China
  • Clean Up
  • Event Planning
  • Flatware
  • Glassware
  • Lighting/Sound
  • Linens
  • Parking
  • Set Up
  • Tables
Tailwater Lodge includes the following items and services in its wedding catering costs:
  • Server(s)
The space offered by Tailwater Lodge for wedding events is known for:
  • Banquet Hall
  • Barn
  • Hotel
  • Resort
  • Waterfront
Tailwater Lodge offers the following indoor/outdoor options for weddings:
  • Indoor
  • Covered Outdoor
  • Uncovered Outdoor
Tailwater Lodge offers the following types of wedding events:
  • Ceremony
  • Reception
  • Bridal Shower
  • Engagement Party
  • Rehearsal Dinner
Tailwater Lodge offers the following services for wedding events:
  • Accommodations
  • Bar Services
  • Catering Services
  • Clean Up
  • Event Planner
  • Get Ready Rooms
  • Outside Vendors
  • Pet Friendly
  • Wifi
Tailwater Lodge offers the following furniture and decor items for weddings:
  • Altar/Arch
  • Chairs
  • Dance Floor
  • Furniture
  • Tables
Tailwater Lodge is recommended by 98% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 4.9 out of 5 with the following breakdown: 4.9 in quality of service, 4.9 in average response time, 4.9 in flexibility, 4.9 in professionalism and 4.9 in value.

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