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About

The Hillcrest Estate is a historic mansion and wedding venue with incredibly unique style, located in the countryside between Rochester and Buffalo, New York. The estate boasts over a hundred acres of pristine land and quite a few famous visitors and we are open all year round!

Facilities and Capacity

Two main areas are available for your wedding party at The Hillcrest Estate. The ballroom, accented with vintage decor and two massive fireplaces, antique furniture, hardwood flooring, and chandeliers, can accommodate up to 115 guests. Then, looking outside, the veranda features a tiered terrace and reflecting pool along with impeccably maintained lawn space for your ceremony and reception. The outdoor space can host roughly 230 guests. All of our wedding packages include a 1 night stay for up to 14 guests in our mansion and carriage house!

Services Offered

We offer endless services including: onsite manager throughout your entire wedding weekend, bridal suite access before the event for photography opportunities, and outstanding customer service. You’ll find the following services quite accommodating for your event at The Hillcrest Estate:

  • Overnight accommodations for up to 22 guests
  • Option for ballroom or tent reception
  • In-house catering and bar
  • Bridal Lounge
  • Grooms Lounge
  • Parking
  • Handicap accessibility
  • Tables
  • Chairs
  • Linens
  • Furniture
  • Decor Rentals
  • Preferred Vendors

Accommodations

Spend your entire weekend at The Hillcrest Estate by booking the night of your wedding, or the entire weekend! Our carriage house, which accommodations up to 6 guests, that is equipped with a full kitchen, living room, 2 bathrooms, 3 bedrooms, a front porch with views of the woods and fields, and a backyard fire pit and outdoor seating area. Our accommodations packages also include use of the 6 bedrooms and 4 bathrooms in the mansion that can accommodation up to 16 guests.

  • Woman-owned
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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?

$7,000

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

$5,000

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?

$7,000

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

$5,000

Which of the following are included in starting site fee?

Bridal Suite
Chairs
Clean Up
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?

$19

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

Bartender(s)
House Beer
House Wine
Open Bar
Premium Liquor

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

25

How many event spaces or rooms does your venue offer?

4

Describe your venue:

Ballroom
Garden
Historic Building
Inn/B&B
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?

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

What catering services do you offer?

Buffet
Dessert
Hors d'oeuvres
Outside Cake
Plated
Server(s)
Tastings

What bar services do you provide?

Bartender(s)
Cash Bar
Champagne Toast
House Beer
House Wine
Liquor License
Open Bar
Premium Liquor
Signature Drink
Specialty Beer
Specialty Wine

What event items are available?

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

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

What months are included in your off-peak season?

January
February
March
April
November
December

Reviews of The Hillcrest Estate

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Hillcrest Estate is highly recommended by reviewers for weddings, with its stunning property, beautiful fall scenery, and accommodating staff such as Kate. Guests describe their experiences as wonderful and emphasize the exceptional service provided. From the well-maintained venue to the attentive guidance from Kate throughout the planning process and on the wedding day, Hillcrest Estate is praised as a dream venue that offers great value for the money.

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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.

Hillcrest Estate is highly recommended by reviewers for weddings, with its stunning property, beautiful fall scenery, and accommodating staff such as Kate. Guests describe their experiences as wonderful and emphasize the exceptional service provided. From the well-maintained venue to the attentive guidance from Kate throughout the planning process and on the wedding day, Hillcrest Estate is praised as a dream venue that offers great value for the money.

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Nicole Sent on 08/07/2020
5 out of 5 rating

the best in the wedding world 😍

I absolutely love hillcrest, its such a classic beauty and the owner kate is fantastic to work with! She wants to make sure your over the moon happy with everything and is as much in love with estate as anyone! A classic beautiful estate that you will nevr forget!😍🥰😍🥰
Katy
Katy Sent on 07/28/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Beautiful and flexible

The whole venue is beautiful. We got ready in the brand new bridal suite and we’re blown away by the beauty of everything there! Kate was very quick to respond and helped us set up the day before the wedding. We loved it and our guests loved it too!
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Liz H. Sent on 08/05/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Beautiful place for an event

My daughter got married here and it was beautiful and the overnight accommodations are wonderful and convenient!
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