Senate Garage Reviews
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Julie K. Sent on 09/26/2023Dream Venue!
When we first found Senate Garage while researching venues, we immediately knew we had to see it. We saw 2 venues in person, and it was a no-brainer. Senate Garage was the spot! And every element of the process exceeded all of our expectations. April was amazing to work with. Communicative, clear, and extremely helpful. She responded to all of our inquiries quickly. Being at a venue where we brought in most of our vendors could be very daunting, but April helped to make the process so smooth, and was always on top of information needed! The space itself is AWESOME! Large yet intimate. Cool yet cozy. We unfortunately dealt with weather on the day of our wedding and April along with all of the vendors worked diligently to help make our special day happen - and it was AMAZING! The only thing we wish was different, was that it didn’t go by so fast. We also have to say that being in the town of Kingston was really awesome. The town is fantastic with amazing restaurants, shops, and bars, and really provided a fun weekend adventure for our family and friends! We cannot recommend Senate Garage enough! -
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Nicole T. Sent on 11/07/2022Elegant Wedding Venue + Town
We hosted our wedding here in October and it was amazing. April who manages the space was extremely organized and detailed. She was so easy to work with and readily available to answer any questions. The space itself was beautiful. The light fixtures and windows panes, the bar and outside grounds was the perfect setting for a fall wedding. We couldn't have been happier with the location and April helping us on our big day. -
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Emily S. Sent on 09/03/2022Dream Wedding Venue
I cannot recommend Senate Garage enough. After hours of searching for venues online, a quick google search from my now husband, landed us in Kingston, NY. We wanted a venue that could accommodate our guest size and budget that was unique. Senate Garage was PERFECT! It’s an industrial chic venue with a ton of interesting history. An old carriage house, turned car shop, turned venue, the owners and staff have made this a magical, sought-after wedding venue. I was lucky enough to meet the owner, Judy, back in December of 2019, as we started to plan our 2021 wedding. We booked almost immediately and met April, the venue manager. I immediately felt at ease as April made time for many calls and questions and helped me with all of the details. I ended up not even needing a planner because April was so helpful. At the time, the exclusive caterer that Senate Garage worked with was Bridge Creek Catering (you can now book others), but I am so glad we worked with BCC. April is very friendly with Jessica - the VP at BCC, which made the process so much easier. When the pandemic hit, these two didn’t miss a beat and helped me move our wedding an entire year and guarantee the space and reservations were intact (at no additional cost). They even helped me book rentals, and Senate Garage saved us tons of money on certain tables and chairs that the space owns.
Senate Garage is located in the Stockade District of Kingston. It’s picturesque, unique, and like no other wedding venue I’ve been to. Buses with our guests pulled right up to the side street to let our guests enter a magical garden courtyard, where our ceremony was held at 5:30 pm. Because the weather (though hot) was gorgeous, we were lucky enough to be able to host our cocktail hour outside. Then our guests were guided around the historic Senate House building (perfect for photos) and into this gorgeous space. Huge windows, string lights, low lighting, chic bar, and antique decor, this space was to DIE FOR. I absolutely loved every detail of the day and Senate Garage’s team made it come together beautifully. I even worked with a florist next door, Petalos, and because of everyone’s familiarity with each other, it made the day even more seamless. Thank you, April and team for making our day so magical! -
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Carly M. Sent on 05/16/2022Unforgettable Wedding
My husband and I picked the Senate Garage because we both went to Marist College nearby, we love the Hudson Valley and we absolutely love Kingston, NY. The Senate Garage matched our vibe as a couple very well (industrial brick) and we loved that it used to be a real garage. April who is the Senate Garage manager, did an absolutely incredible job helping us pull our wedding together, especially as the bride I did the majority of the planning without a wedding planner. Everything about our day was absolutely incredible and completely unforgettable. We are still on cloud 9 from our day. I highly recommend the Senate Garage as a wedding venue--professional from start to finish! -
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Samantha Sent on 11/24/2019Perfect Wedding. Perfect Wedding Venue.
Get married at Senate Garage. It is one of the most beautiful spaces in the Hudson Valley, inside and out, and the planning experience could not have been more seamless. I had dreamed about getting married outside in front of an old stone building with beautiful trees and gardens surrounding, and then having the reception inside a modern but warm space. Senate Garage could not have fit that vision any more perfectly. My husband and I planned our wedding from California, but April and Jessica from Bridgecreek were so helpful and responsive that we never had to stress about doing everything from so far away. The most amazing thing about Senate Garage is that even though they do lots of weddings every year, every wedding here looks different because of how beautiful and adaptable the space is. Everything about the space is so special - from the red velvet-curtained lounge, to the beautiful wooden bar, to the warm exposed brick and the modern but soft chandeliers. We knew Senate Garage was perfect for us because it didn’t need any extra decoration - the space speaks for itself - but we could still make it unique (we hung flower installations on two of the white gallery walls, and wrapped vines around some of the columns). We had 150 guests, and the space never felt either overcrowded or empty. It was just perfect. Not to mention - how many people can take their wedding pictures in a record store, or electrocuting each other with 1920s electrical equipment?
April is a joy to work with, and she made us feel like she was genuinely excited to be working with us (which was the opposite of how we felt when we met with other venue coordinators in the HV). April answered all my (many) emails within at most a few hours, she helped us handle some last minute logistical hiccups (my fault) with grace, and she even connected my parents with her daughter for babysitting the night before the wedding. Jessica from Bridgecreek will hold your hand throughout the planning process - down to how many glasses and forks to order - so even if you don’t hire a planner (like us), you will never feel lost.
We just got our pictures back and we can’t stop looking at them, happily reliving the day and still in awe at how beautiful our wedding at Senate Garage looked. If they have availability on your preferred date (or even your seventh or eighth choice date), book your wedding at Senate Garage. You will not regret it for a second. -
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Kirsten Sent on 12/14/2019
Beautiful Space, Even Better Team!
Senate Garage is perfect for couples who want the warmth and charm of a historical venue with the stylishness of an industrial space. We looked at A LOT of venues in Brooklyn/NYC and the Hudson Valley and Senate Garage encompassed everything we wanted without breaking the bank. The space was perfectly sized for our 150 person wedding. The brick walls, modern chandeliers, beautiful bar, and huge windows are gorgeous and make for a great canvas for truly any decor style. April was everything you'd want in a venue coordinator: honest, thorough, and extremely helpful. She went above and beyond during the planning process to make sure we checked off all the boxes. On the day of our wedding, she was like a coordination ninja, shielding us from any little hiccups and looping us in for more major decisions. I can truly say I felt carefree once the wedding was underway because I had complete trust in April and the Senate Garage team. Lastly, Kingston is just the sweetest town you'll ever have the pleasure of seeing. I cannot recommend Senate Garage enough, they helped make our wedding truly a dream. -
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Olivia L. Sent on 12/05/2019
One of a kind
We absolutely loved having our wedding at the Senate Garage. The minute I walked in, I KNEW it was the right place. The venue is so unique between the exposed brick walls, the red velvet couch/lounge, the beautiful vintage mirror display behind the large bar, the awesome lighting fixtures, and wall of twinkle lights - it was the perfect backdrop for a really perfect day.
We had a wedding with 200 guests and it was the perfect size. We had our cocktail hour on the outdoor grounds which was beautiful. April, from the Senate Garage, and Jessica, from Bridge Creek Catering, were SO helpful in making our day seamless.
One thing to note: you need to hire a day-of wedding coordinator separate from Senate Garage. They will provide you with suggestions - I highly recommend Sage Newkirk of Hudson Valley Ceremonies. We couldn’t have done it without her. -
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Clare Sent on 09/23/2019
Even better than we could have imagined!
We could not have dreamed of choosing a more spectacular venue for our wedding than the Senate Garage! The minute we walked in for our first viewing with April, we knew that it *had* to be the place we got married, and we couldn't be happier with our choice. Not only is the venue absolutely stunning - it has a kind of "finished" industrial elegance that is absolutely breathtaking - but the team is absolutely incredible. April was amazingly helpful through the whole planning process, helping with everything from finding a local dog sitter to helping us deal with the rain on the day (and finding curtain rods to hold up our chuppah indoors when it was too wet to move our beautiful rented one at the last minute). I've never been to a wedding where everything ran so smoothly - despite the rain bringing our ceremony and cocktail hour indoors at the last minute, none of our guests even really noticed that this triggered a huge change of plans. The team quickly brought in our canopy and set up (dry) dinner chairs so that our guests could be seated for the ceremony - the whole thing took under 5 minutes. Despite the slight rain delay, the team from Bridgecreek (Senate Garage's catering partner) was so incredible that they made up all of that time during dinner service. Between them, Senate Garage and Bridgecreek are a dream team for couples who don't plan weddings for a living - they are absolute rockstars for helping with planning, Bridgecreek handles rentals and a substantial amount of the setup, the staff and bartenders are extremely professional and efficient. We have received nothing but compliments on a beautiful wedding that ran like a well-oiled machine - everyone loved the venue, the smoothness, the delicious food, and the amazing bar (we got multiple separate compliments on the great beer selection!). Honestly, April from the Senate Garage and Jessica from Bridgecreek are incredible and we couldn't be more grateful for their help and support. If you're considering a wedding in the Hudson Valley, Kingston is adorable and has a bunch of great cafes and restaurants, but the real draw card is the absolute best wedding venue I've ever encountered. The Senate Garage is a real gem; we could not have chosen a more supportive, beautiful and generally incredible venue for our wedding. Go and see it! You won't regret it (and you will fall in love!) April, thank you so much for everything you did to make our wedding so special for us - we always felt like you genuinely cared about making our day the best it could be and you absolutely succeeded! -
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Kelly E. Sent on 09/03/2019Beautiful Industrial Venue
I had my wedding at the Senate Garage on August 24, 2019. The venue had the industrial feel I was looking for with exposed brick and beautiful lighting. I decided to keep my wedding decor minimal because the venue truly spoke for itself. Our ceremony took place on the Senate House grounds which was equally as beautiful as the venue. April was great to deal with and took care of the necessary documents we needed to have the ceremony take place on the Senate House grounds. (Senate House grounds are considered a state park). I would highly recommend! -
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Paige Sent on 08/11/2019
Perfect Venue
When my husband and I went to check out the Senate Garage, it was the first venue we saw. We booked that day! The space is absolutely gorgeous; the Senate House made a beautiful backdrop for our ceremony and the reception was stunning! The lighting, bar, all the exposed brick was perfect for the rustic-industrial look we wanted for our wedding. Not to mention how amazing the staff was to us. April was so helpful and easy to work with. I felt stress free and supported throughout the planning process thanks to her. Our wedding went perfectly thanks to this venue and all of those who were a part of making it unforgettable. -
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P Sent on 04/22/2018We held a non-profit meeting of about 100 professional at Senate Garage. The feel and look to Senate Garage holds true to the spirit of old time America and is an excellent example of how a re-purposed structure can carry its beauty through the decades. SG was extremely accommodating and able to work with our needs to provide everything we required to hold a modern, quaint and polished professional meeting. The sound/acoustics throughout the space was superb. This venue is located in a great location to Downtown happenings in Kingston. Our group will be happy to return!
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Sara M. Sent on 07/28/2019Perfect wedding venue
We visited eleven different venues after we got engaged and Senate Garage was our favorite. As our first date was in January, we chose a January date for our wedding and needed to have a venue that had enough space inside for both the ceremony and reception. Senate Garage was really the perfect venue for us, as it had plenty of space for our guests but also felt intimate and cozy. It is a beautiful and well maintained space that barely needs any additional décor to make it look amazing. We also loved its location in charming uptown Kingston. April was our main contact person throughout our planning process, and it was truly enjoyable working with her. She is highly organized, responsive, and extremely helpful in answering all logistical questions.
Since we chose a January wedding, there was a winter storm the night of our wedding. In the days before, April was in regular contact with us regarding the steps they were taking to make sure everything would go smoothly. She talked with the Department of Public Works and the bus company we booked to go over the best routes for our shuttle to and from the hotel. Once it started snowing, they made sure the pathways were shoveled and salted. At the end of the reception, April and Judy personally escorted our guests to the buses to make sure everyone made it safely on the bus.
Overall, April & Judy are wonderful and Senate Garage is an amazing place to have a wedding!
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