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$3,000 starting price
Reception
$3,000 starting price

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The Appel Inn Gathering Space

Nestled on 36 acres with vintage barns and a lovely 250 year old tavern built by Hendrick Appel.

Year round The Appel Inn Gathering Space will lend an atmosphere of graceful elegance to your special event. Air COnditioned, floor radiant heat, ceiling fans and huge fireplace and wrap-around deck overlooking two acres+ of lawn for games and group photos.

We host just one event per day, whether it is a corporate retreat for 10 or a celebration for 150.

Our setting is casual enough for a wedding barbecue or formal enough for champagne and white glove service.

Our new beautiful outdoor covered chapel ( under a clear top tent with a canopy trees for shade ) complete with vintage curved church pews and our new private "She Shed " for dressing ,

Continually hosting wedding receptions and ceremonies since 1983, we remain one of the most romantic and unique venues in Upstate New York. Call or email today

Honored by being named by the Association of Wedding Consultants as a Master Wedding Venue, and Laurie Beckmann having earned the accredidation of Master Wedding Consultant ....We are here to help you create your day around your vision and dreams.

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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?

$3,000

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

$3,000

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

No

Which of the following are included in starting site fee?

Bridal Suite
Chairs
Clean Up
Event Planning
Parking
Set Up
Tables

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

Cake Cutting

How many event spaces or rooms does your venue offer?

1

Describe your venue:

Barn
Garden
Historic Building
Mansion

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
Elopements
Rehearsal Dinner

What event services do you offer?

Clean Up
Event Planner
Event Rentals
Get Ready Rooms
Outside Vendors

What event items are available?

Altar/Arch
Centerpieces
Chairs
Dance Floor
Decor
Drapery
Furniture
Lighting
Tables
Tents
Tent Accessories

What transportation and access is available?

Parking
Shuttle
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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4.6 out of 5 rating
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91% Recommended by couples
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The Appel Inn is highly recommended by reviewers for weddings and elopements. The venue is described as beautiful with a classic and timeless design, natural light, and well-maintained outdoor spaces. Laurie, the venue owner, receives praise for her professionalism, helpfulness, and coordination. Guests appreciate the spaciousness of the gathering space, the option for outdoor ceremonies with a rain plan, and the convenient on-site accommodations for getting ready. The inclusive packages and recommended vendors are also commended. Reviewers have had positive experiences overall and highly recommend The Appel Inn.

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This AI-generated summary gives you a snapshot of the overall ratings and feedback from the reviews this vendor has received.

The Appel Inn is highly recommended by reviewers for weddings and elopements. The venue is described as beautiful with a classic and timeless design, natural light, and well-maintained outdoor spaces. Laurie, the venue owner, receives praise for her professionalism, helpfulness, and coordination. Guests appreciate the spaciousness of the gathering space, the option for outdoor ceremonies with a rain plan, and the convenient on-site accommodations for getting ready. The inclusive packages and recommended vendors are also commended. Reviewers have had positive experiences overall and highly recommend The Appel Inn.

Emma
Emma G. Sent on 02/10/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Beautiful Location!

My husband and I had a general idea of what we wanted when we began our venue search. Something indoor for dinner and dancing, but nothing that felt constrictive. We wanted a space that had an option of being outdoors for portions of the day/night. The Appel Inn was exactly what we were looking for with a wraparound porch where the bar was set, a breathtaking outdoor ceremony site, and then the reception space. Laurie was great to work with and was honest and helpful during the planning process. The grounds have a she shed that my 12-person bridal party was able to comfortably spend time in and a smaller grooms shed. We did not get ready in the space, and I would not recommend doing so for a larger wedding party, but we did spend the couple hours before the ceremony there and found it to meet our needs just fine. The venue is naturally very beautiful and we did not need to go crazy with décor. We did really basic flowers and centerpieces and it was just perfect. There are so many incredible photo opportunities too, so find a photographer familiar with the space (Linda Conley was ours and she was awesome!) Laurie and her husband Gerd were there throughout the wedding day/night checking in and helping the night move smoothly. I found their presence to be very pleasant. Overall, my experience at The Appel Inn was really wonderful. I would highly recommend viewing this venue, meeting with Laurie, and booking this venue.
Sidney
Sidney S. Sent on 08/27/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Laurie is a dream partner for your perfect day!!!

We were so lucky to work with Laurie for our wedding - she has incredible experience, a creative, fun, and flexible touch, and treated us like family. Planning our wedding in Altamont when we were not local would have been so stressful without Laurie. We cannot recommend working with her more - with Laurie on your team, you have nothing to worry about!!!
Dan
Dan W. Sent on 09/25/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Fantastic!

When we were looking at venues for our wedding, we knew we wanted more of a country style wedding, but with modern amenities.

One visit to Appel Inn made us sure that we wanted to host our wedding there. It is a beautiful property with a creek, lawn, and nice deck that guests can meander through.

The covered creekside ceremony space let us have our outdoor wedding without being worried about rain ruining it.

The gathering space is warm and inviting and the air conditioning was key on our 100 degree summer wedding day.

A story that speaks to Laurie’s willingness to go above and beyond is when it came time to button up the bride’s bustle on her dress. The design made it difficult to find the correct buttons and loops, but Laurie patiently worked on the dress until it was correct.

Laurie and Gerd are there to make your big day go perfectly!

Thank you for everything!
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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2022 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2020 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2014 Winner
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Professional Network & Endorsements

10 Endorsements
Matt McClosky Photography Matt McClosky Photography Wedding Photographers

What a gorgeous setting at the Appel Inn. Laurie is an absolute pleasure to work with on a professional and personal level. She and her husband give it their all! Always look forward to photographing on their property.

Aisle Walk Photos Aisle Walk Photos Wedding Photographers

Franz and I have had the pleasure of shooting many weddings at The Appel Inn. We always arrive with confidence that the wedding day will run smoothly and that everyone's needs will be met. Kudos to Laurie, Gerd and their staff for attending to every detail with their professional, kind and accommodating approach. If I find a couple looking for a venue, I always refer them to The Appel Inn with confidence. Sandra Aisle Walk Photography

Erin Malcolm Photography Erin Malcolm Photography Wedding Photographers

Every time you turn around on the grounds of The Appel Inn is another gorgeous photo op, which is heaven for a wedding photographer!!! The color was still breathtaking for this past Saturday's ceremony - a bit chilly but that's October. Laurie pointed out several buildings and areas for pre-ceremony shots, along with a number of suggestions for 'first look' shots and post-ceremony pictures. Every spot she mentioned was perfect! I would definitely recommend this beautiful venue to couples looking for an ideal wedding locale.

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