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Novella's New Paltz

Novella's New Paltz

New Paltz, NY
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    Gloria D. Sent on 07/26/2023
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    Beautiful Venue

    We are so glad we chose Novella's as our venue. Bryce was wonderful to work with. He was quick to respond to any question we had. The weather had seemed clear enough for us to have our ceremony outdoors but took a turn just before it was supposed to start. Fortunately, Bryce and his team were able to quickly set up space indoors. Everything turned out beautifully! Food was excellent. All our guests loved it.
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    Danielle M. Sent on 12/19/2022
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    My Perfect Wedding

    Novella's was the perfect place for my husband and I to get married. We could not be more please with Bryce and his staff. Bryce was very responsive to all of our messages throughout the whole process. He was also extremely flexible while helping us. My husband and I lived in Lake George when we started our wedding process, he allowed us to do a virtual tour before we did one in person. We felt, throughout the whole process, we never felt pressure to do things a specific way. During our wedding, Bryce made sure we were a priority. When we arrived to the wedding venue, he had antipasto set up in the room and champagne. After our ceremony, he made a plate for us from the cocktail party and during dinner he made us plates from the buffet so we could eat first. His bar tenders were amazing and many of our guests were very pleased with them. His venue was the perfect fit for our 115 guests and could have easily fit more. I wish I could get married again to spend more time at Novella's!
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    Absolutely Perfect Venue

    I’m so glad we chose Novella’s for our wedding venue! Bryce and his team were so helpful from the beginning - they made the whole process easy. We opted to go with stations for our menu, and all of our guests raved about the food. The space is beautiful, and of course having two hotels right next to the venue was super convenient. I’d recommend Novella’s 100%.
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    Kimberly B. Sent on 07/12/2022
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    Dream wedding! Excellent service!

    I had my wedding here on June 18. And it was absolutely amazing! It was my dream come true! I couldn’t thank Bryce and staff enough! The food was delicious (one of the main reason why I picked Novellas). Bryce’s communication was excellent. Anytime I had a question he was quick to respond. The day of the event was perfect and anything I needed he was quickly there with answers. The whole day went so smoothly and I couldn’t have asked for better! The event room inside is beautiful and the outside patio is absolutely the best place for a ceremony. Our wedding guests can’t stop talking about how great/ beautiful our wedding was. I would highly recommend having your wedding here!
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    Heather Sent on 10/27/2019
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    Blessed to have found Megan and Novellas

    The staff and venue made our wedding beyond anything we could have dreamed. Cannot say enough about how they bend over backwards to accommodate their couples. Food, accommodations, and venue are out of this world.
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    Tina Z. Sent on 11/25/2019
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    Best time Ever

    Working with Megan and the staff at Novella’s was great!! Planning our wedding wasn't as stressful as I thought it would be thanks to Megan’s help with answering all questions etc. Everyone at our wedding LOVED the food, decor, staff was friendly and accommodating Megan was AMAZING!!! She will make sure your night is everything an more!!!
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    Kayleigh B. Sent on 03/14/2020
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    Perfect. Wedding. Venue.

    Novella’s was the perfect venue for our wedding! After numerous tours at other venues, Novella’s was the one we enjoyed the most. Megan made the planning process so easy, clear, and not overwhelming. The day of the wedding was even more perfect. The staff made us feel so comfortable and welcome from the minute we walked in at 7am to get ready until leaving at midnight. We had some unique changes to our day and they were happy to provide suggestions and accommodations to make it happen! They set up the reception room like a beach-themed fairy tale! It was stunning to walk into! The service our family and friends received is still being talked about by our guests. They loved the food, the staff, and (of course)...the drinks! There are not enough words to express our gratitude for everything Novella’s did to make our day the most perfect wedding day! Thank you Novella’s!!!!
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    Spenser H. Sent on 03/10/2020
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    Wedding Review

    My husband and I got married there 9/21/2019. They made my day magical, I didn’t have to worry about a thing! The service was outstanding, the food was very tasty. Everything about how Novella’s handled the day was amazing! Any concerns I had they addressed. They checked on my husband and myself numerous times not only the day of the wedding, but also the year leading up with all the planning. I would recommend then to anyone who is thinking about getting married! What an awesome venue with wonderful employees!
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    Devon B. Sent on 12/18/2019
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    Above and beyond our expectations

    From the second my husband and I arrived at novellas, we knew it was our “place”. I was not originally looking for a traditional venue. I had my heart set on a farm wedding. When this fell through, my heart broke. On a suggestion from my father and law, we decided to pay Novellas a visit. Well, that was the best decision we could have made. Megan, the event coordinator, welcomed us with open arms. She immediately put me at ease. All my anxiety literally melted away during our initial meeting. I told her our ideas, which at that point were pretty scattered as I had planned for a different type of venue. She helped us narrow in on the perfect scenario for our event, through multiple meetings and just really getting to know us as a couple. She was more like a Close friend than an planner, and that made it so much more enjoyable! Every question, every concern, no matter how trivial, she took care of it.
    Our event went off FLAWLESSLY! They only do one a day, and we were fortunate enough to be able to do our rehearsal on the gorgeous bluestone patio ceremony site the night before. Unfortunately the day of our wedding it rained, but the fabulous Beth (day-of Coordinator) and her kick-ass staff worked so hard to move everything inside and set up a beautiful ceremony site in the ballroom. By the time cocktail hour was over, the ballroom had been reset for the reception and it was BEAUTIFUL. The food was unreal, as well as the service. My guests are still raving about the “5-star service” and how absolutely professional and classy everything was. I cannot say enough about Novellas. From beginning to end, it was the greatest experience possible!!
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    Kaitlyn Sent on 03/10/2020
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    My experience with Novella’s was nothing short of amazing. The staff was incredible & they made my wedding venue look beautiful!

    I would 100% recommend this venue. Everyone working was incredible and did anything my husband and I asked of them. We were able to set up days in advance and Megan was on top of everything. I couldn’t have asked for a more perfect day. One of my favorite parts of the venue was having the DJ booth off the dance floor. It gave so much more room and looked awesome! Also, I still have my wedding guests complementing how great my wedding day was!! Novella’s is definitely a MUST for a wedding venue!! Megan is incredible!!
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    Kaitlyn Sent on 10/29/2019
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    Our experience with this venue is INCREDIBLE! Everyone in this place did an outstanding job!

    Novella’s made our dream wedding come alive!! The ballroom alone was breathtaking. Megan and Becky listened to everything we asked and set up our room beyond what we wanted. The chandeliers made the room shine! And everyone LOVED the fact that novella’s has the DJ booth up top! That was definitely a plus because our photographers went up there and got amazing pictures!! I would recommend this venue to EVERYONE and ANYONE!
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    Gina Sent on 03/18/2020
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    May 4th Wedding

    Finding Novella's was a dream come true. Megan was very professional and passionate about taking the time to get to know us and make our vision into a reality. Before touring Novella's, we had toured over 12 other venues and just couldn't find the right fit for our budget, food choices and overall needs. But at Novella's, the moment we walked in, we knew this place was the one. All the staff the day of the wedding were professional and friendly. The food was amazing.
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    Zoraida Sent on 07/08/2018
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    Novellas’ staff was amazing Megan was super amazing, attententive to my request and kept in constant communication. I was late to rehearsal on July the 4 th and she was so patient and accommodating! On the day of our wedding everyone was constantly asking if we were ok needed anything o mean I can’t stop saying how wonderful the staff was including matre’de !!! I highly recommend them!!
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    K Sent on 07/12/2017
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    My husband and I were married here June 10, 2017. We were originally thinking of an outside wedding reception but realized it was not going to work for us. We were driving around looking at potential venues and randomly saw a wedding reception finishing up at Novella's. Everyone looked so happy coming out of the venue. We eventually booked with Novella's, and I'm so glad we did. Dawn and Megan did so many thoughtful things that made our lives easier. Dawn gave great recommendations for photographers and DJs. Megan let us drop off our table decorations the night before and set them up for us. She also had them packed and brought to our car when the night was over. It was so hassle free it felt too easy. All of our guests raved about the food and said this was one of the best wedding receptions they ever attended. Thanks Novella's!
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    Briana Sent on 06/18/2017
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    My husband and I had our wedding reception at Novella's on June 3, 2017. We could not have asked for a more wonderful day! It was everything we could have ever wanted. The staff was absolutely fantastic. Megan and Christine went above and beyond to be sure every last detail was met, from the seating chart to the toppings for our ice cream bar. Jennifer Pagas from Every Season Events, who is also associated with Novella's, was my constant go-to. She relieved my mind for every question I had. She was incredibly patient and understanding. She was the reason I did not have to worry about the planning of the day. We are so happy with Novella's and would absolutely recommend them to friends and family for future events! Greatest and nicest staff in the world! XOXO.
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    Jessica Sent on 11/15/2016
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    Holy cow, this place is amazing. Dawn and her crew are truly exceptional (Especially Becky - we love you!). Dawn is so great to work with - she almost made me feel like I had a built in wedding planner. She is honest and fair, yet easygoing and will do whatever she can to make you happy. The food -OMG THE FOOD! De-flippin-licious. And yes, we made sure we had the time to eat these culinary creations. Her staff is phenomenal, the service cannot be beat, and did we mention the food??? We also didn't find any other venue that was priced this reasonably and felt we got the most bang for our buck possible. If I had to do it all over again, I would go with Novellas in a heart beat. I want more special occasions in my life just so I can book here. Please do yourself a favor and check this place out. You will want Dawn to be your best friend and you will have the time of your life, I promise!
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    Bianca Sent on 10/14/2016
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    Dawn and her team are exceptional. Dawn is extremely accommodating and always there when you need her. Working with Novella's was an absolute delight and the most relaxing process I could possibly imagine. Planning a wedding is stressful enough, but Dawn and her team really do their part in making this process as stress free as possible. The food was so amazing at our wedding that our families are still calling and talking about it! The venue was so beautiful, it was something out of a fairy tale and everything I had hoped and dreamed of. I cant say enough good things about the Novella's team, they really made our day so incredibly special. If you are looking for someone who is on top of it, flexible, and willing to help create your wedding dream, Dawn and the team at Novella's are the way to go! We can not thank them enough for all that they did <3
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    Megan Sent on 12/13/2016
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    Novella's was incredible throughout our wedding planning and exceptional the day of. Dawn made sure every detail went off without a hitch. Was especially impressed when taking pictures in the woods, one of the staff found us with a beer for my husband. Felt very well taken care of. Would recommend to anyone!
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    Erika Sent on 08/13/2016
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    Our wedding on 8/12/16 was the most amazing day of our lives! Thanks to the staff at Novellas, there was nothing to worry about the entire time! All the staff were friendly and ready to help with anything we needed! The food was incredible! Every one of our guests has nothing but great things to say about the environment, the food and the service! Thank you for being a great part of our memories!!!
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    Julia Sent on 10/17/2015
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    Where to start... Dawn was amazing, professional, supportive and attentive from beginning till end. The entire staff from the kitchen, bar, waitstaff, set up/clean up were all friendly and helpful. The food was delicious, the wedding cake fresh and yummy, the room spacious (we had 150) and beautifully appointed and setup and arranged to our requests, the sound system was great and the outdoor patio and fire pit a warm gathering place. Novellas is located in New Platz NY a wonderful town right off the thruway near many local farms, hiking trails and lovely small towns. I highly recommend Novellas as a venue for any special occasion, it is an excellent value for the quality service provided. Our guests all had a wonderful time. Thank you Dawn and team Novellas for all your great work and for making my daughter's wedding reception everything we hoped it would be.

    Novella's New Paltz's reply:

    Thank you! We loved having you! All your family and friends were amazing! So glad everyone had a great time!!
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    Erica Sent on 09/12/2015
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    Novella's is a beautiful, new, modern venue for a wedding! Dawn and the entire staff is wonderful, attentive and can make anything happen. The food, the drinks, the atmosphere, EVERYTHING about our day was perfect, better than I could have even imagined. I would highly recommend this beautiful site for any event!
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    Joe Sent on 10/17/2014
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    Our wedding at Novellas was perfect. We were originally thinking of having our wedding at a non-traditional venue but were worried about the amount of work that would be required. However, once we met Dawn, the onsite coordinator, we knew that Novellas was where we wanted to have our wedding. Dawn could not have been more accommodating and helpful with our requests and questions. We ended up getting the personalization that a non-traditional venue would allow combined with the ease of a more traditional venue.

    The venue is a beautiful, newly done space that has a great sound system and lights installed. Our DJ waived his normal sound system fee as he was able to plug into Novellas sound system. We had roughly 100 attendees but the space could definitely fit more if need be.

    While Novellas has traditional wedding food with service, Dawn made a custom Barbeque menu upon our request. In addition, since my wife and I are into cocktails and most of our family members are into craft beers, Dawn accommodated our request for a special beer to be served on tap as well as having the bartenders follow very specific recipes that I had created. The food and drinks were great and we had countless family members tell us how much the enjoyed them.

    The staff at Novellas was attentive and professional which really allowed us to just enjoy ourselves on our special day. I would not hesitate to recommend Novella’s for any event.
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    Lawrence Sent on 10/19/2015
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    Finally, a professional and traditionally pretty reception hall in New Paltz. We welcomed our guests on the brand new outdoor patio with a large circular fire pit blazing to take pictures and mingle. Then we entered into the bar area for cocktails and then into the large ballroom complete with chandeliers, dance floor and mirrors.
    Dawn helped us with every aspect of the party, returning phone calls and emails, receiving extra rented furniture, even giving us supplies minutes before the party. She was amazing. 2 bars, super clean bathrooms and a "private" side room make Novellas a special place to have a party in the New Paltz area. PS There is finally a new Hampton Inn being built next door (2016) so book early!

    Novella's New Paltz's reply:

    Thanks Lawrence! Loved having you guys!!!
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