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About

The Wadsworth Homestead, a historic and family-owned estate in Geneseo, New York overlooking the Genesee Valley, is home to casually elegant weddings for couples looking for rustic charm. Sitting on 300 acres of land, the interior is furnished with decor collected over six generations, while the grounds allow couples to basque in the the dramatic landscape of awe-inspiring oak trees, lush fields and forests that surround the property.

Facilities and Capacity
Couples can host up to 300 guests in warm weather (125 in the winter). For reception options, couples can choose between the large dining room on the first floor or, for larger parties, a tent on the grounds is provided. Cocktail hour can be hosted in one of two drawing rooms or the elaborately decorated library.

Services Offered
The Wadsworth Homestead offers all-inclusive wedding packages, including planning and catering, to ensure that couples can make the most of the experienced staff. The venue also offers the following services:

  • Aisle markers
  • Altar/arches
  • Audio equipment
  • Centerpieces
  • Chairs
  • Dance floor
  • Decor
  • Furniture
  • Tables
  • Tents


Cuisine
Food at the Wadsworth Homestead is prepared by Jeff and Lisa Bleier of the Caledonia Village Inn. Their 40 years of experience drives the excellent food and presentation of Homestead events, and their expertise includes uniquely designed menus and artfully designed ice sculptures.

History
The Wadsworth Homestead was built as the original property of brothers General William Wadsworth and James Wadsworth in 1804 and is one of the few properties in the United States that has never changed hands from family to family. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1974. In 2011, the family decided to open the property to public weddings and large events.

Location
Situated on the south end of Geneseo’s Main Street, within walking distance to shops and restaurants, the property is 30 minutes from Rochester, New York.

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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?

$5,501

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

$2,500

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

No

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

$500

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

$500

Which of the following are included in starting site fee?

Bridal Suite
Chairs
China
Clean Up
Event Planning
Flatware
Glassware
Lighting/Sound
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?

$35

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

Bartender(s)
House Liquor
House Wine
Open Bar

How many event spaces or rooms does your venue offer?

2

Describe your venue:

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
Rehearsal Dinner

What event services do you offer?

Accommodations
Bar Services
Catering Services
Clean Up
Event Planner
Event Rentals
Get Ready Rooms
Liability Insurance
Outside Vendors

What catering services do you offer?

Buffet
Cocktail Reception
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
Outside Alcohol
Premium Liquor
Signature Drink
Specialty Beer
Specialty Wine

What event items are available?

Aisle Markers
Altar/Arch
Audio Equipment
Centerpieces
Chairs
Dance Floor
Decor
Furniture
Lighting
Tables
Tents

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 Wadsworth Homestead

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Anne Sent on 08/08/2018
5 out of 5 rating
We got married August 20, 2016, and the Wadsworth Homestead was the PERFECT venue for our wedding day. I was able to stay the night before our wedding with my bridesmaids, for one last "girl's night". Waking up at the Homestead was amazing. We were all able to get ready there without worrying about traveling to and from any additional hotels.
We got married outside underneath a canopy that was provided (further decorated by the florist). Guests were treated to cocktail hour before heading to the beautiful tent for our reception and dancing. After the reception, immediate family, and my husband and I stayed at the Homestead. We were allowed to swim in the pool, which on a 90+ degree summer day was heaven. Sunday morning we then hosted a brunch for guests to return to the venue and visit before heading home.
Will Wadsworth went out of his way to accommodate us and our needs. He made our wedding day special, and a day that we will hold forever in our hearts. Guests continue to reminisce and tell us that they had a great time at our wedding, and were equally impressed with the venue! This venue is unique in the many options available and has so many hidden gems. We cannot thank Will enough!!
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Laurie Sent on 06/14/2016
5 out of 5 rating
The venue sets the mood for your wedding. The Wadsworth was both elegant and comfortable, rich in history and beautiful to the eye. The service of Will Wadsworth was exceptional and we were able to plan the perfect wedding in just over 3 weeks. The experience of the organizers makes not only for an outstanding guest experience, but a pain free, stress free experience for the bride and groom. Every single person we spoke with had a wonderful evening. It was intimate (New Year's Eve), yet exciting and fun with dancing all night long. My husband wishes that we could do it every year!
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Dianne Sent on 11/18/2015
5 out of 5 rating
We couldn't have had a more outstanding, memorable, beautiful, professionally handled wedding event. Will Wadsworth, Proprieter, helped with all aspects of the event recommending many excellent vendors for additional services. Will is a consummate professional coupled with a warm, friendly personality and knowledgeable about the amazing history of the area. The Wadsworth Homestead has been lovingly restored and it's history shines through in the beautiful furnishings, protraits and other historical accent pieces. If you want a unique venue full of history that takes you back to another time and managed with warm, friendly service, this is the place for you.
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Jaime Sent on 08/09/2017
5 out of 5 rating
I got married at the Wadsworth Homestead in July, 2017 and I couldn't have been happier. The grounds and house are beautiful; Will Wadsworth is extremely responsive and was accommodating of our every need; the food was wonderful and the day went by so smoothly and stress-free. Everyone in our families said it was the best wedding they had ever been to. The wedding party also stayed on the property for the entire weekend instead of getting a hotel and it was the best decision. It really made the whole weekend feel like a celebration and it was so convenient to have all of our stuff close by. Thank you so much to entire Wadsworth staff for making it the perfect wedding for me and my husband.
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Andrea Sent on 08/10/2016
5 out of 5 rating
Will was absolutely fantastic in making our wedding everything we could have dreamed of. The Wadsworth Homestead and grounds are beautiful, and Will worked with us to make sure everything went smoothly. He answered all questions and addressed any concern we had. He was even kind enough to perform our marriage ceremony! I wouldn't have changed a thing and would highly recommend The Wadsworth Homestead.
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Melanie Sent on 11/13/2017
5 out of 5 rating
We booked The Wadsworth Two years in advance and Will was engaged throughout the entire process. We were planning the wedding from out of town which added a little more complexity to the process. We coordinated visits back and exchanged probably 100 emails- Will was always responsive, thorough and always eased my worries. On the day of, it was exactly what I had imagined. The service, execution, catering, and grounds were absolutely perfect and was exactly what we had worked on together over the two years. Thank you Will for being a part of the best day ever.
Leah
Leah Sent on 12/13/2018
5 out of 5 rating

The BEST Venue I Found By Far!

I can't say enough about how wonderful this venue and its hosts were! After all the venues I looked at, The Homestead offers the most with the best quality at a very reasonable price.

My (new) husband and I decided to purchase the weekend package, which I highly recommend! It was such an awesome and unexpected present to give our wedding party as they didn't have to pay for their lodging for the weekend. The entire house is SO interesting, impeccably maintained and full of some really amazing history that Will is very knowledgeable about! I can't imagine we could have found a cooler place to stay in for our wedding weekend; the history of the house made it a unique and unforgettable experience that our guests loved too.

Working with Will through the entire process was so easy and stress-free, he has such a calming presence and you can tell he truly cares about every aspect of your day. He had contingency plans for everything and walked us through with ease and patience. Even though I've never planned and completed a wedding myself before, he's done hundreds and it shows!

The Homestead works exclusively with caterer Lisa Bleier from the Caledonia Village Inn and the food was incredible! I have a cousin that has attended and planned tons of weddings and she said it was the best wedding food she's ever tasted. It was an excellent meal and the whole staff did an amazing job getting everyone served at once so that we could all eat together.

I have zero regrets about choosing The Wadsworth Homestead as my wedding venue; we had the most amazing experience!
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Ashleigh Sent on 12/06/2015
5 out of 5 rating
Will was amazing to work with and I definitely recommend using the Wadsworth Homestead for a wedding or event!
I am very appreciative that Will was so patient with me in answering all my questions to make sure all the details were exactly what I wanted on my wedding day!
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Astrid Sent on 10/09/2018
5 out of 5 rating
Our wedding weekend at the Wadsworth Homestead was perfect in every way. We opted for the 3-day weekend package and had our rehearsal dinner, ceremony and reception, and Sunday brunch at the homestead. Every part of our wedding weekend was magic. The owner of the homestead and day-of coordinator, Will, was the calmest, most accommodating host I have ever had the pleasure to work with. He kept everything running smoothly from the moment we walked in the door to the day that we left. His recommendations for DJ, catering, flowers, decor, and order of events were spot on. The historic Homestead itself is absolutely gorgeous and was just as gorgeous (if not more-so) than our wedding reception in the tent, which had gorgeous lighting and a perfectly sized dance floor. The grounds of the homestead were perfectly manicured and the views of the Genesis valley were gorgeous. To top it all off, the friendly horses in the paddock across the lawn were gorgeous to look at. Every staff person I interacted with was polite, eager to assist, and happy to be there. Everything started on time, ended late to accommodate our guests if necessary, and Will was present at all our events (quietly in the background) to make sure that if we needed anything at any moment, he was there to make it happen. He even set up the chairs for our ceremony on the lawn himself to make sure they were perfect. If I could do it all over again, I wouldn’t change a single thing. In fact, I wish I could do it all over again, because that is how wonderful it all it was! I cannot recommend this venue and this family highly enough. Absolutely perfect in every way. This was the best weekend of my life.
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Kara Sent on 07/06/2016
5 out of 5 rating
Will and the team at Wadsworth Homestead were amazing! The ceremony and reception were exactly what we were hoping for. Will was incredibly flexible with us and has such a calm and knowledge presence (a great asset on the day of when there are a million things going on). The property is beautiful and well cared for. The food was amazing! We stayed at the homestead with our siblings which was a wonderful addition to the wedding festivities. We are just so happy that we chose to get married there.
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Awards

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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2019 Winner
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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2016 Winner

Professional Network & Endorsements

8 Endorsements
Parkside Drive Parkside Drive Wedding Bands

Wadsworth Homestead is a beautiful wedding and event space in Geneseo NY. We have had the pleasure of performing for some incredible weddings there and everything was perfect. The grounds are historically preserved with the elegance of yesteryear. Beautiful views on all sides. Check out Wadsworth Homestead for your wedding!

PaperRozzi Invitations & Stationery PaperRozzi Invitations & Stationery Wedding Invitations

The Wadsworth Homestead offers a beautiful venue of historic proportions! Their service and quality is exceptional.

Sue Egan Photography Sue Egan Photography Wedding Photographers

When I first met Will, I was immediately drawn to his calming nature, friendly personality, and professionalism. He coordinated my Wedding, and I will never forget how incredible our celebration was because of him, and the pride and care he took for the property. I also have had the honor of photographing Weddings with him as a professional photographer and I can't wait to celebrate with them and with him every time. The attention to detail, the beautiful surroundings, and the helpful staff are always amazing. We keep in touch in social networks, and I am continuously impressed by everything he exceeds in doing. I feel very lucky to know him and I highly recommend him and celebrations at the Wadsworth Homestead...one of the very nicest and caring people I know, in an incredibly beautiful and historic setting.

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