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About

Weddings at West Branch is an elegant wedding venue and resort in Hancock, New York, offering a photogenic backdrop for your big day. Every wedding at the 300-acre resort is guaranteed to be beautiful and comfortable for the wedding party and guests alike. Because of its riverfront location, this venue offers a fun opportunity to create a vacation stay in one of its 30 luxury cabins. The restaurant venue and resort provide everything you need to make your wedding day memorable and stress-free.

Facilities and Capacity

Weddings at West Branch is a gorgeous natural setting that allows couples to have the rustic wedding of their dreams. The majestic Great Room can hold anywhere from 20 people up to 200 and also includes an 80-foot covered deck so guests can relax and enjoy the Catskills Mountain view during cocktail hour and the reception. Parking is provided for all in attendance. Couples can host any kind of event, from showers to the rehearsal dinner, to the wedding itself, and bridal suites are also available.

Services Offered

Everything you need to have the wedding of your dreams is available at Weddings at West Branch. They provide the venue, catering, bar services, event rentals, and even accommodations. Available decor and event items include an altar or arch, chairs, and chair covers, a dance floor, tables, linens, tents, and tent accessories. The services at Weddings at West Branch are seemingly endless, including:

  • Event planning
  • Wireless internet
  • Set up and clean up
  • Outside vendors welcome
  • Guest and wedding party overnight accommodations
  • Pet-friendly areas
  • Lighting
  • One event at a time

Cuisine

Weddings at West Branch serves American and Cajun-style food and can accommodate many dietary restrictions with gluten-free, no pork, nut-free, organic, vegetarian, and vegan options. Food can be served as a buffet or individually plated, and the professional staff will ensure everything goes smoothly. Weddings at West Branch offers both dinner and hors d'oeuvres during cocktail hour and bar services. They take care of all barware, glassware, flatware, and china as well. The options for catering and drinks include:

  • Tastings for couples
  • Servers and bartenders
  • Outside cake permitted
  • Open bar
  • Cash bar
  • Champagne toast
  • House beer, liquor, and wine
  • Premium and specialty beer, liquor, and wine
  • Signature drink
  • Outside alcohol permitted

Accommodation

Weddings at West Branch also allow guests, the wedding party, and the happy couple to stay overnight. With 30 different luxury cabins, there is plenty of room. The cabins provide a variety of services as well, such as:

  • Fire pits
  • Wireless internet
  • Cable TV
  • Fully air-conditioned
  • Wood-burning fireplace

What You'll Love About Weddings at West Branch

Couples who have chosen to host their wedding celebration at West Branch rave about the fun and lively atmosphere within the venue. They praise the event team for their efficient and flawless execution of their event. Read through the venue's reviews to learn more about their services.

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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?

$2,000

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

$2,000

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?

$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
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 Wine
Limited Bar
Open Bar
Signature Drink
Specialty Beer

How many event spaces or rooms does your venue offer?

3

Describe your venue:

Barn
Campsite/Cabin
Hotel
Resort
Restaurant
Waterfront

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 Planner
Event Rentals
Get Ready Rooms
Outside Vendors
Pet Friendly
Wifi

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
Liquor License
Open Bar
Premium Liquor
Signature Drink
Specialty Beer

What event items are available?

Altar/Arch
Chairs
Dance Floor
Decor
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

What months are included in your peak season?

June
July
August
September
October

What months are included in your off-peak season?

June
July
August
September
October

Reviews of West Branch Angler Resort

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West Branch Angler Resort is highly praised by multiple reviewers for providing a beautiful and unique wedding weekend experience. The staff, particularly Matt, is commended for their attentiveness and expertise in coordinating flawless weddings. Guests appreciated the delicious food, spacious accommodations, and stunning grounds, including the memorable bonfire activity. The venue created a magical atmosphere, with smooth event execution and helpful staff that made the entire experience stress-free and enjoyable for couples and guests alike.

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West Branch Angler Resort is highly praised by multiple reviewers for providing a beautiful and unique wedding weekend experience. The staff, particularly Matt, is commended for their attentiveness and expertise in coordinating flawless weddings. Guests appreciated the delicious food, spacious accommodations, and stunning grounds, including the memorable bonfire activity. The venue created a magical atmosphere, with smooth event execution and helpful staff that made the entire experience stress-free and enjoyable for couples and guests alike.

Kristen
Kristen Sent on 10/13/2024
5 out of 5 rating

best wedding EVER!!

I can't say enough about how amazing this place was for our wedding weekend! We had every guest tell us that this was one of the best and IF NOT the best wedding they've ever been too. First off, you get an entire weekend, rather than one day. A wedding day goes by so fast - this is the best way to extend your wedding. Let's begin with Friday for the rehearsal and dinner - Matt and his team are amazing to work - they are so kind and truly care about making your weekend the best it can be. Our rehearsal was smooth and Matt made sure we felt comfortable before we began enjoying our dinner. The food was 10/10 - so many people complimenting how amazing the food was. There is so much space that there is really something for everyone - fishing, yard games, you name it. Then we went to the bon fire, and it was WAY bigger than we could've imagined. It was amazing. It was also so nice that the staff brought down all of our big coolers and drinks to keep the party going.
Fast forward to Saturday, the dining space was beautiful. It was exactly how we pictured it. The food was also a 10/10 - huge pieces of meat, amazing rolls, and very good mashed potatoes. It was also nice that a staff member packed some leftovers up for the bride and groom to enjoy afterwards. the staff is also amazing - the next morning they had cleaned everything up and organized all of our stuff so it made it so incredible easy for us to pack up after a long but fun weekend. Again, there is so much space at this venue there is really stuff for everyone. A lot of our older guests enjoyed sitting on the deck while still being able to talk and enjoy the music for the dance floor. I could go on and on about how amazing this place is. If you are on the fence about having your wedding here, I cannot recommend it enough. best weekend ever!!!!
Virginia
Virginia Sent on 09/10/2024
5 out of 5 rating

A Magical Wedding

We chose to have our wedding at West Branch Angler Resort for the beautiful property and unique experience of being able to have all of our family and friends together on the property for the whole weekend. We held the Rehearsal Dinner on site at the Pavillion that we decorated and used for the whole weekend. West Branch catered a delicious BBQ dinner then made the biggest bonfire we ever saw for us to socialize around that is still the highlight of many from the weekend! The property owner, Matt, listened to our vision for our wedding and guided us through the process masterfully. The staff used our vision to create the most magical wedding we could have ever imagined. We never had to worry about anything because Matt and his staff were experts at coordinating weddings. They were responsive to our questions and quick with advice if we asked for it. Everything was perfectly timed, the food was delicious, the restaurant was beautifully decorated, and the staff were so attentive and took care of us and all of our guests throughout the weekend. Our family and friends are still gushing about what an incredible weekend it was celebrating our wedding and it was because we trusted Matt and his staff at West Branch Angler Resort. We recommend West Branch Angler and its amazing staff wholeheartedly to give you the wedding experience of your dreams.
Megan
Megan Sent on 11/17/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing Venue

My husband and I got married on October 14 at West Branch and had the most beautiful, perfect, and fun wedding weekend imaginable. We started our weekend off with a very smoothly run rehearsal and rehearsal dinner at the venue. We then moved to the bonfire which was such an amazing, memorable experience. It was a very cold weekend and the fire kept everyone warm and allowed us to spend extra time together even in the cold. The ceremony and reception on Saturday ran flawlessly, even with some changes we had to put in place due to weather. I gave Matt and the crew all of my decor on Friday and trusted he would make everything beautiful (and they did not disappoint!) There was incredible attention to detail throughout the entire weekend. My husband and I can't recommend Matt and the West Branch crew enough. They made the entire planning process so laid-back and easy. Thank you so much to Matt and the team at West Branch Angler Resort!
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Awards

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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2024 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2023 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2022 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2019 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2018 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2017 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2016 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2015 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2014 Winner

Professional Network & Endorsements

1 Endorsement
Bill's Toupee Bill's Toupee Wedding Bands

Having played at hundreds of venues over 3 decades I can say with complete confidence that West Branch is a true stand out location for weddings on so many levels. The food was amazing, the location was picturesque, and Matt and the entire staff have that calm confidence that really makes everyone feel at ease knowing everything will exceed expectations. And they do! If you're looking for a non-traditional venue for a reception or an extended wedding weekend, this is the place. You'll feel like you're way off the beaten path, but it's less than 5 minutes off Rt. 17. Well done!

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West Branch Angler Resort frequently asked questions

West Branch Angler Resort 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
West Branch Angler Resort includes the following items and services in its wedding catering costs:
  • Cake Cutting
  • Server(s)
The bar service starting price at West Branch Angler Resort includes:
  • Bartender(s)
  • House Wine
  • Limited Bar
  • Open Bar
  • Signature Drink
  • Specialty Beer
The space offered by West Branch Angler Resort for wedding events is known for:
  • Barn
  • Campsite/Cabin
  • Hotel
  • Resort
  • Restaurant
  • Waterfront
West Branch Angler Resort offers the following indoor/outdoor options for weddings:
  • Indoor
  • Covered Outdoor
  • Uncovered Outdoor
West Branch Angler Resort offers the following types of wedding events:
  • Ceremony
  • Reception
  • Bridal Shower
  • Engagement Party
  • Elopements
  • Rehearsal Dinner
West Branch Angler Resort 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
West Branch Angler Resort offers the following furniture and decor items for weddings:
  • Altar/Arch
  • Chairs
  • Dance Floor
  • Decor
  • Furniture
  • Lighting
  • Tables
  • Tents
  • Tent Accessories
West Branch Angler Resort is recommended by 100% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 5.0, with the same score awarded for quality of service, flexibility, value, professionalism and average response time.

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