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About

The Gideon Putnam is an historic hotel in the nested in the beautiful Saratoga Spa State Park and just a couple of miles from downtown Saratoga Springs. This venue houses several beautiful spaces for weddings from 50 to 250 guests behind its classic facade. This stunning hotel is just 40 minutes from the heart of downtown Albany.

Facilities and Capacity
Up to 250 guests can share in the couple's special day at The Gideon Putnam. A wedding ceremony on the lawn provides a backdrop of the historic red brick building with white columns and accents. Inside, The Ballroom, with chandeliers overhead, sets the tone of the night with romantic lighting. The Arches meets guests with exposed brick walls lined with floor-to-ceiling arched windows looking at the forest outside.

Services Offered
Looking to provide couples with an event they'll never forget, the wedding coordinators at The Gideon Putnam provides the following services:

  • Accommodations
  • Bridal suite
  • Chairs
  • Tables
  • Linens
  • Setup
  • Event planning
  • Event rentals
  • In-house bar
  • In-house catering
  • Free Parking
  • Pet friendly
  • Shuttle
  • Wireless Internet


Cuisine
The culinary team at The Gideon Putnam serves American cuisine and can meet dietary needs such as gluten free, kosher, lactose free, no pork, nut free, vegan and vegetarian requests. In-house bar service includes bartenders, a champagne toast, premium liquor, house beers, and wine for couples and their guests. They offer the following catering styles:

  • Buffet
  • Cocktail reception
  • Hors d'oeuvres
  • Live Action Stations
  • Plated
  • Servers
  • Stations
  • Late-night Nosh options
  • Dessert
  • Outside cake


Accommodations
Couples enjoy a complimentary overnight suite with The Gideon Putnam following their reception. Group discounted rates for guests are also available through the hotel. The suites and rooms are decorated with a mixture of modern and traditional furniture. Pet-friendly rooms are also available.

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Frequently asked questions

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

No

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

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

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?

$1,500

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

$1,500

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
Catering Services

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?

$30

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

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

Describe your venue:

Ballroom
Banquet Hall
Historic Building
Hotel
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
Elopements
Rehearsal Dinner

What event services do you offer?

Accommodations
Bar Services
Catering Services
Clean Up
Event Planner
Event Rentals
Get Ready Rooms
Outside Vendors
Pet Friendly
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?

Chairs
Dance Floor
Furniture
Tables

What food and beverage items are available?

Barware
China
Flatware
Glassware
Linens

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?

February
March
April
November
December

Reviews of The Gideon Putnam

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The Gideon Putnam Hotel is highly praised by reviewers for hosting weddings, with Angela from the staff receiving special mention for her helpfulness and responsiveness. The hotel offers beautiful spaces like The Sun Patio, The Arches Ballroom, and The Garden Room for various wedding events, with guests enjoying the stunning views. The food served during weddings and events is described as incredible, and the overall experience is deemed unforgettable, making it a top choice for a wedding venue.

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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 Gideon Putnam Hotel is highly praised by reviewers for hosting weddings, with Angela from the staff receiving special mention for her helpfulness and responsiveness. The hotel offers beautiful spaces like The Sun Patio, The Arches Ballroom, and The Garden Room for various wedding events, with guests enjoying the stunning views. The food served during weddings and events is described as incredible, and the overall experience is deemed unforgettable, making it a top choice for a wedding venue.

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Sarah Sent on 10/06/2010
5 out of 5 rating
I had the most amazing wedding at the Gideon Putnam. The hotel itself is so pretty - the perfect site for a wedding or weekend stay. Meagan was my main contact throughout the planning process and she was fantastic about getting answers to my questions, making suggestions, and helping me out along the way.
Throughout my stay there, the entire staff was extremely friendly and helpful. Everything went so smoothly the night of the wedding - I didn't have to worry about a thing. I still can't believe how perfect this place was to get married.
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User2401341 Sent on 10/30/2015
5 out of 5 rating
Sandy Makis and her team were awesome! The Gideon was so beautiful and romantic and fun. I can not say enough how wonderful it was to get married at the Gideon. They were so easy to work with and willing to help and do anything I needed. I can't wait to go back for our anniversary! Seriously happy bride!
Alyssa
Alyssa Sent on 05/11/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing wedding venue

Start to finish having our wedding here was a great choice. We worked with Angela and she was so helpful and responsive throughout the process. The hotel is beautiful and amazing for photos (even in the rain). The staff is so helpful and attentive. The food was incredible, all of our guests were raving about it. There’s nothing I would change about the venue. They made our day unforgettable!
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Awards

23

Professional Network & Endorsements

1 Endorsement
Out of the Ordinary Photography Out of the Ordinary Photography Wedding Photographers

The Gideon Putnam is a beautiful place for a wedding or family event. I've captured numerous events there over the years. Their new ballroom is nicely updated and their outside views are stunning for photos. I highly recommend them for your venue location. OOTOphoto looks forward to working there again.

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The Gideon Putnam frequently asked questions

The Gideon Putnam includes the following items and services for wedding events in its starting site fee:
  • Bridal Suite
  • Chairs
  • China
  • Clean Up
  • Event Planning
  • Flatware
  • Glassware
  • Linens
  • Parking
  • Set Up
  • Tables
  • Catering Services
The Gideon Putnam includes the following items and services in its wedding catering costs:
  • Cake Cutting
  • Server(s)
The bar service starting price at The Gideon Putnam includes:
  • Bartender(s)
  • Champagne Toast
  • House Beer
  • House Liquor
  • House Wine
  • Open Bar
  • Signature Drink
The space offered by The Gideon Putnam for wedding events is known for:
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet Hall
  • Historic Building
  • Hotel
  • Park
  • Resort
The Gideon Putnam offers the following indoor/outdoor options for weddings:
  • Indoor
  • Uncovered Outdoor
The Gideon Putnam offers the following types of wedding events:
  • Ceremony
  • Reception
  • Bridal Shower
  • Engagement Party
  • Elopements
  • Rehearsal Dinner
The Gideon Putnam offers the following services for wedding events:
  • Accommodations
  • Bar Services
  • Catering Services
  • Clean Up
  • Event Planner
  • Event Rentals
  • Get Ready Rooms
  • Outside Vendors
  • Pet Friendly
  • Wifi
The Gideon Putnam offers the following furniture and decor items for weddings:
  • Chairs
  • Dance Floor
  • Furniture
  • Tables
The Gideon Putnam is recommended by 86% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 4.3 out of 5 with the following breakdown: 4.4 in quality of service, 4.4 in flexibility, 4.3 in value, 4.2 in professionalism and 4.1 in average response time.
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