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Westminster is a versatile wedding chapel and event venue located in the heart of Mendon, New York. This bright chapel and reception area allow couples to host their wedding day all under one roof. This renovated chapel is listed on the National Registry of Historic Places, features elegant stained-glass windows, and exudes timeless charm.

Facilities and Capacity

The chapel at Westminster is filled with abundant natural light and features a neutral color palette for an airy and spacious touch. The crisp wooden floors beautifully accompany the altar's age-old oak finish and emulate the chapel's historical past and importance. To the left of the altar is a classic 100-year-old pipe organ that can be heard throughout the building thanks to its incredible towering ceilings. As couples proudly stand at the altar, they can truly take in this chapel's awe and sophisticated beauty. The largest stained-glass window is situated towards the back of the room. This stunning artwork gives the sense that you are in the presence of greatness as you embark on the next chapter in your lives. The chapel area comes equipped with gorgeous chairs and can accommodate up to 200 guests. As your ceremony comes to a close, you and your guests can walk through into the marvelous reception space. Guests will be instantly enchanted by this two-story ballroom that features shining chandleries and wooden-beamed ceilings. The second tier is ideal for additional seating and provides a great view of the head table and dance floor below. This 200-capacity ballroom can be configured in various ways for celebrations that run long into the night. At the back of the ballroom is a bar area that serves a range of refreshing drinks throughout the evening. What's more, there is a buffet and station room that leads back into the ballroom. This convenient space allows guests to come and go as they please while not taking up any extra space in the main ballroom. Additionally, much like the chapel, this ballroom has a neutral color scheme that can be decorated to suit any specific theme or style. Further facilities include a bridal suite where the bride and their entourage can get ready, relax, and look forward to the big day ahead.

Services Offered

Upon booking your special day at Westminster, their helpful staff will help ensure your festivities run as smoothly as possible. With extensive knowledge of all event spaces, these organizers can ensure that every inch of space is fully optimized. Furthermore, they can work with their list of trusted vendors to professionally serve your wedding. From florists to entertainers, this venue can make your planning process as stress-free as possible with its invaluable links in the industry. Other event services include the use of the venue's in-house catering team. These creative chefs aim to devise a customized menu featuring all your favorite flavors. Whether you envision a buffet or a formal sit-down meal, these culinary experts can present their dishes however you desire.

What You'll Love About Westminster

Couples are impressed with the beautiful wedding settings available on their special day. They also love working with the kind and professional event staff. Check out the FAQs for more information about your beautiful day at Westminster.

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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?

$3,000

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?

Yes

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

$1,200

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

$1,000

Which of the following are included in the 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?

$19

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

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

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

50

How many event spaces or rooms does your venue offer?

2

Describe your venue:

Ballroom
Banquet Hall
Historic Building

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?

Bar Services
Catering Services
Clean Up
Event Planner
Event Rentals
Get Ready Rooms
Pet Friendly
Wifi

What catering services do you offer?

Buffet
Cocktail Reception
Dessert
Family Style
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?

Chairs
Dance Floor
Decor
Tables

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?

April
May
June
July
August
September
October
November
December

What months are included in your off-peak season?

January
February
March
December

Reviews of Westminster

M
Maryclare Sent on 01/13/2025
5 out of 5 rating

So much fun!

Angela was amazing to work with throughout the entirety of our wedding planning. We had every and any question thoroughly answered. Any change we requested we got. A last minute seating chart change was easily fixed day of the wedding without any worry from us. The day of the wedding was awesome. We had so much fun and the event went smoothly because of Angela and her team. There’s truly nothing I would change about our day! I would also recommended renting her Airbnb next door. We were able to run back and forth if we needed anything or a quiet place to run to the bathroom! Both are lovely up kept places!
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Emily Sent on 01/09/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Westminster is the whole package!

It can be easily overwhelmed when choosing a wedding venue, but I’d highly recommend Westminster!

Angela is very up front with her pricing and contracts. There are no surprises or hidden fees. Plus they provide, linens, silverware/dishware, overhead string lighting, square/round tables and chairs. Plus they have extra wedding decor! All you need to worry about is the extra decorations you’d like!

Furthermore- you do not have to worry about any set up or break down. Angela and her team do it all and you get to walk into a beautiful wedding space! With as stressful as weddings are this is a huge relief!

Besides the ease of working with the Westminster team, the venue is absolutely beautiful! The chapel and stain glass make the best wedding pictures. Additionally, the chapel and the reception space being connected makes it easy for guest to transition to the reception! And there is ample parking.

With that all being said, I would highly recommend Westminster! You won’t be disappointed!
S
Selena Sent on 07/31/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Best wedding venue ever!

I can truly not say enough good things about Westminster! We had our wedding here a couple weeks ago and it was the most amazing experience ever. Angela was so unbelievably amazing to work with, she took my vision and made it into a reality. You don't just get a venue, you get a whole crew of people who transform the space into exactly what you're looking for and truly care about making your day perfect. Angela was so attentive the months leading up and especially day of. You will not regret having your event at this venue, I loved every bit of it!!
We also had so many guests compliment it, saying how unique and beautiful it was!
Erin
Erin Sent on 04/21/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Picture perfect

Our wedding day was an ABSOLUTE dream. Angela was amazing, the chapel is stunning and the reception area was exactly how we pictured. Being able to stand up on the balcony and look over at all of our loved ones there celebrating us was incredible. There was so much love and happiness in the room and it would not have been possible without Angela. You cannot go wrong with choosing Westminster for your wedding and reception.
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Lauren Sent on 04/19/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Incredible Venue!!

There are not enough adjectives around to describe just how INCREDIBLE this venue is and was for us!! It was everything we could have imagined and more! From the day we toured, we knew that this was the place for us. Westminster is gorgeous inside and out! (We held both our ceremony and reception there.) Angela, the owner, is absolutely PHENOMENAL at what she does! She is so knowledgeable, patient, and helpful throughout the whole planning process. She was sure to make things happen the way we wanted and made everything absolutely beautiful for the day of! Angela really matched our relaxed energy but was ready for anything we may have thrown at her. She was so organized, and several of our bridal party commented even on how detailed the rehearsal was, helping to make our ceremony absolutely perfect! The food was catered by Madeline’s and was SO TASTY! There were so many choices to pick from and everything tasted amazing! We also have to shout out the bartenders from that night - they were awesome! Attentive to us making sure we were happy and even played up our April Fools joke! We would recommend Westminster a million times over!!
Justine
Justine Sent on 11/27/2022
5 out of 5 rating

The Perfect Wedding Venue

I honestly cannot recommend Westminster and Angela’s team enough. You will not regret trusting her and her amazing team with what will be one of the most memorable days of your life.

Wedding planning in itself can be incredibly nerve wracking - especially when it comes to the sheer number of decisions that need to be made. Angela walked my husband and I through the entire process and even provided us a list of recommended vendors which made the entire selection process that much easier. All of our vendors knew each other because they had worked together previously and it made the entire evening run smoothly. Angela ensured that my husband and I always had a drink in hand and even brought snacks/water to us during pictures.

The chapel is beautiful - stained glass windows and tons of natural light. I was so happy with how our photos turned out given that it was an indoor ceremony. We had about 100 guests and the reception area perfectly accommodated this. I am not a particularly creative person but I had a vision for the place settings/table designs and Angela made it come true.

In sum, my husband and I wanted an intimate space where our guests could unwind and have a genuinely fun evening and Westminster delivered. To this day, we still receive compliments from our guests on everything - the food, the alcohol, the decor, the chapel, and the outdoor patio. But you don’t just get a beautiful venue when you book with Westminster - you also get a professional wedding planner who knows what’s she’s doing. Westminster is well worth the price for a lifetime of beautiful memories.

Thank you, Angela!
Cassie
Cassie Sent on 11/13/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Perfect Wedding Venue

Westminster was the first venue my husband and I looked at. When we walked through the doors and met with Angela, there was no question that this was where we wanted to get married. Angela was amazing to work with. She is extremely organized, very knowledgeable, and always happy. Angela had great recommendations for venders (everyone we used was recommended through her and we loved them all) and was always quick to answer questions. The day of she continuously checked on us, made sure we ate and had drinks, and took care of everything from setting up to breaking everything down at the end of the night.

As for the venue itself, Westminster is gorgeous inside and out. We came early and did pictures in the park right behind. The chapel had floor to ceiling stained glass windows that gave the most beautiful back drop. The reception area is perfect with seating on two levels. We used the balcony for a group pictures and guests that sat up there loved having a view of the whole place.

If I had to do it all over again, I would hands down pick Westminster every time!
Sabrina
Sabrina Sent on 08/18/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Wonderfully Enchanting

Angela is one of the most positive, hard-working, delightful people I've ever met. She helped guide me from day one to the big day. Mind you I walked into her venue two months before my wedding day. She took on the event with an encouraging smile and open mind. Angela is on your team and wants you to have a beautiful inspiring start to your new journey together. The church is a charming place to hold your ceremony and reception area is just as lovely. There's even space outdoors for your guest to enjoy a chat. While the park behind makes for some marvelous photos. If you're looking defiantly check it out. Maybe it's your style, maybe it's not but if you give it a chance, I believe you'll be just as enchanted with your wedding day as I was.
C
Christen Sent on 06/28/2022
5 out of 5 rating

The Perfect Venue!!!

I cannot even begin to describe how amazing this venue is! We loved how with Westminster we could have a gorgeous chapel ceremony with the convenience of everything in one location. The food was amazing and bar staff was quick and so fun to be served by. Our guests could not stop complimenting the venue and everything it had to offer!

Another huge perk of Westminster is the owner and Coordinator, Angela. Words can’t describe how amazing she is at what she does. She was always available and responsive for questions throughout our entire planning process. The whole day went so smooth and it was all because of her. We had no stress and were able to enjoy and celebrate with our guests. Thank you so much, Angela, for helping us have the day of our dreams!!

You will not regret booking with Westminster. It is truly a one of a kind venue with a one of a kind Coordinator!
H
Holly Sent on 06/10/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Best venue ever!

If you are getting married, book Westminster!! My husband and I both love the stained glass look of churches but we are not religious. We knew we wanted to have our ceremony at Westminster.we were supposed to get married in 2020 and the team helped us have a small intimate ceremony and then had our big event this past weekend. Angela is the greatest person you could work with. She is so respected by other vendors and she exceeds all your expectations. Our friends and family knew they could ask her something and she was right on it. She put me at ease (I honestly wasn’t even nervous at all!!!). We are now trying to figure out some event we can have just so we can go back! This venue is worth the money and then some!!
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Awards

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Professional Network & Endorsements

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Westminster frequently asked questions

Westminster 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
Westminster includes the following items and services in its wedding catering costs:
  • Cake Cutting
  • Server(s)
The bar service starting price at Westminster includes:
  • Bartender(s)
  • House Beer
  • House Liquor
  • House Wine
  • Open Bar
The space offered by Westminster for wedding events is known for:
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet Hall
  • Historic Building
Westminster offers the following indoor/outdoor options for weddings:
  • Indoor
  • Uncovered Outdoor
Westminster offers the following types of wedding events:
  • Ceremony
  • Reception
  • Bridal Shower
  • Engagement Party
  • Elopements
  • Rehearsal Dinner
Westminster offers the following services for wedding events:
  • Bar Services
  • Catering Services
  • Clean Up
  • Event Planner
  • Event Rentals
  • Get Ready Rooms
  • Pet Friendly
  • Wifi
Westminster offers the following furniture and decor items for weddings:
  • Chairs
  • Dance Floor
  • Decor
  • Tables
Westminster is recommended by 98% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 4.9 out of 5 with the following breakdown: 4.9 in quality of service, 4.9 in average response time, 4.9 in flexibility, 4.9 in professionalism and 4.9 in value.
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