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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 14 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 4 guests, that is equipped with a full kitchen, living room, bathroom, 2 bedrooms (with queen beds), 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 4 bedroom and bathrooms in the mansion that can accommodation up to 10 guests (with 4 queen beds and 1 daybed trundle).

  • Woman-owned
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Frequently asked questions

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

Yes

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

Yes

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 starting price for bar service?

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

How many event spaces or rooms does your venue offer?

4

Describe your venue:

Ballroom
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
Clean Up
Event Rentals
Get Ready Rooms
Outside Vendors
Pet Friendly
Wifi

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
Chairs
Dance Floor
Decor
Drapery
Furniture
Lighting
Tables
Tents
Tent Accessories

What food and beverage items are available?

Barware

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

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Hillcrest Estate is highly recommended by multiple reviewers for its stunning beauty, accommodating staff, and exceptional value. Kate, the venue manager, is praised for her help throughout the wedding planning process and on the day of the event. The venue itself is described as beautiful, with a brand new bridal suite and breathtaking surroundings. Guests were impressed with the overall experience and highly recommended Hillcrest Estate for weddings.

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Hillcrest Estate is highly recommended by multiple reviewers for its stunning beauty, accommodating staff, and exceptional value. Kate, the venue manager, is praised for her help throughout the wedding planning process and on the day of the event. The venue itself is described as beautiful, with a brand new bridal suite and breathtaking surroundings. Guests were impressed with the overall experience and highly recommended Hillcrest Estate for weddings.

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Marlena L. Sent on 12/16/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Best Venue ever

I cannot rave about Kate and The Hillcrest Estate enough. The property is stunning. The accommodations on property are amazing and Kate does a phenomenal job managing it all. This is an absolute dream venue.
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Jessica F. Sent on 11/09/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Wonderful and Beautiful

We looked at several venues and kept coming back to Hillcrest. Kate was great to work with and helped keep me on track with timelines. She was there on our wedding day to help things run smooth and take care of any issues. Our money went a lot further at Hillcrest when compared to other venues. It was a beautiful setting and our guests loved it!
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Brienne B. Sent on 10/24/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing!!!! 20/10 stars!!!!!

This place is absolutely wonderful! On top of an amazing, beautiful, well taken care of venue, Kate was absolutely amazing from start to finish! I can't sing their praises enough! 20/10 stars in my opinion!!!
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Team

Kate Wilcox
Kate Wilcox
Owner/Venue Manager

Hi! I have over a decade of experience in client services and have built The Hillcrest Estate from the ground up. This was my childhood home and my current family (husband and toddler) live here now in a wing of the home. In 2016 my parents decided to move to a smaller home and the mansion was on the verge of being in disrepair. We began renovating the estate in 2018, and have since rebuilt the veranda, added landscaping, a new patio, woodland ceremony area, accommodatios for up to 14, and have just finished renovating the entire 9600 square foot mansion.

Ever since I was 4 years old, I have dreamed of renovating and restoring this home and roughly 30 years later, we have done just that! I am incredibly passionate about this property and treat each event and client as though we are family. Having people experience this magical property and build memories is what I am passioante about!

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