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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
  • Event planning
  • Event rentals
  • In-house bar
  • In-house catering
  • Linens
  • Parking
  • Pet friendly
  • Setup
  • Shuttle
  • Tables
  • 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, open bar and house beers, wine and liquor for couples and their guests. They offer the following catering styles:

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


Accommodations
Couples enjoy a complimentary overnight suite with The Gideon Putnam following their reception. Group 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?

Yes

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

$500

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

$500

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

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)
House Beer
House Liquor
House Wine
Open Bar

How many event spaces or rooms does your venue offer?

3

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?

Audio Equipment
Chairs
Chair Covers
Dance Floor
Furniture
Lighting
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?

January
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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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.

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!
Elizabeth
Elizabeth Sent on 09/22/2012
5 out of 5 rating
Note: I also posted this to "The Gideon Putnam Resort" page but wanted to be sure more brides could find it as there are 2 pages. Original review: We chose The Gideon Putnam for a few reasons; first, we had a tree themed wedding and they are in the park right off of the Avenue of the Pines. The grounds made for BEAUTIFUL photos. Second, I grew up in Saratoga and it doesn't get more Saratogian than getting married right next to the Hall of Springs, Saratoga Performing Arts Center, the National Museum of Dance and in the park. After meeting with Kathy Fribourg, the events manager, we discovered that for the amount of people we were expecting, the prices couldn't be beat compared to other locations we had looked at. We really believe in booking a venue that takes care of as much as possible to decrease the stress. All we had to hire out for was the usual: photographer, videographer, DJ, cake and florist. Kathy is SO sweet, she answered all of my emails and dealt with my Momzilla like a pro. She even had Giddy P, the giant stuffed bear dressed like a jockey that is in the lobby, placed at our ceremony because I had mentioned how adorable he was. Giddy P was a HUGE hit at our wedding and even made it into the reception. We had a GREAT time and everything was beautiful. We have been getting so many compliments and it's only a week after our wedding.
M
Michelle Sent on 10/26/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Farewell Breakfast in The Arches Room at Gideon was AMAZING!

We had our Sunday Farewell Breakfast at The Gideon Putnam this past weekend in The Arches room after our wedding and it was 10/10! Angela was amazing to work with and it was absolutely the perfect ending of our magical weekend. Everyone loved The Arches room, because of how gorgeous it is in Saratoga Spa State Park! Those windows floor to ceiling are amazing, you see the trees and during this time of year you see all of the colors... just beautiful! We had the best time, truly. The food was very good, everyone was satisfied before their drive home. We really appreciate all of Angela and her team's help and hard work to accommodate us and our large group (95 people)!. Our Sunday Farewell Breakfast was exactly what we had envisioned and more! It was also very reasonably priced for how gorgeous the space is, the location, the food, etc. It was well worth it and I can't recommend it enough for a special event. You will not be disappointed in any aspect. Angela you are wonderful and so accommodating. Thank you, thank you x10000!
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Awards

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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
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)
  • House Beer
  • House Liquor
  • House Wine
  • Open Bar
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:
  • Audio Equipment
  • Chairs
  • Chair Covers
  • Dance Floor
  • Furniture
  • Lighting
  • 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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