Upstate New York Wedding Venue
Your Immersive Wedding Retreat in Upstate New York
Life is too short to rush through the moments that matter most.
An immersive four-day wedding weekend where you have the time, space, and support to truly experience your celebration.
“the best party of our lives”
— Alanna, The Maples Estate Bride
No Banquet Halls. No Ballrooms. No Cookie Cutter Weddings.
One of the things I've learned as a wedding planner is that people rarely remember the timeline.
They remember how the weekend felt.
That's why we create four-day wedding weekends in gorgeous Upstate New York where you have the time to gather, slow down, and simply be with the people you love.
We’re an intentionally unconventional Upstate New York wedding venue where creativity, comfort, and connection are at the heart of everything we do.
Included in your wedding weekend package:
✔ All Your Events in One Stunning Location
✔ Expert High-Touch Planning
✔ Seamless Coordination
✔ Three Nights of Lodging for Your Inner Circle
Named one of the best wedding venues in New York by Here Comes The Guide
Meet your wedding planner.
Hey, I’m Katie - founder of The Maples Estate, your full service wedding planner and creative director.
The longer I do this, the more I'm convinced my work isn't really about weddings. It's about creating the conditions for people to live inside the moments that matter most.
That's why I ask so many questions.
How do you spend your weekends? What meals bring everyone to the table? What feels like home? What traditions do you want to carry forward? Which ones are you ready to leave behind?
Those answers tell me far more than a Pinterest board ever could.
Together, we'll shape a wedding weekend that reflects who you are, not who you think you're supposed to be. One that's thoughtful. Personal. Relaxed. Joyful. Unmistakably yours.
I'll carry the details, guide the planning process, and create enough structure that you're free to let go of it. So when your weekend arrives, you're not thinking about what's next, you're fully present with the people who matter most. Because that's what I believe weddings are really about. Not filling seats. Not following traditions. Not creating a beautiful event.
Creating an experience that feels deeply human.
Let your wildest dreams escape you, allow them to become your reality.
What our clients love about us
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"If you're even remotely considering The Maples Estate as your wedding venue, stop hesitating and just commit. This was, without a doubt, the best decision we made in our entire wedding planning process. The moment we stepped onto the property, we felt at home, and it was clear that Katie and Louis have created something truly special."
Rachel + Nick, The Maples Estate Clients
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"Katie's coordination was absolutely key to me being totally stress free on my wedding day."
Anna, The Maples Estate Bride
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"Choosing The Maples Estate and especially the full service planning with Katie was the best decision we made for our wedding (and our sanity!) People would often ask warily how I was faring during the planning process and I could honestly say each time that it was so easy and enjoyable. I loved every second."
Sarah + Tristen, The Maples Estate Clients
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"Describing the pure magic of the Maples Estate is a tough task. But, if you're on the hunt for a weekend wedding venue with top-notch coordination services, and the creativity to do it your way, the Maples Estate should be at the top of your list."
Alanna + Russel, The Maples Estate Clients
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"As a type-A project manager myself I was so impressed with how calm, cool, and collected Katie made the experience."
Stephanie, The Maples Estate Bride
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“Wedding planning with Katie was like planning with a friend-natural and fun! Truly one of the best days of our lives!”
Olivia, The Maples Estate Bride
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"This is a magical wedding destination and their calm efficient approach to everything was just what was needed."
Bobbie, Mother of the Groom
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"As wedding photographers ourselves, we’ve worked with many planners, but Katie really blew us away!"
Michelle + Cesar, The Maples Estate Clients
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"I was able to take a step back and relax knowing with full confidence that my wedding would be beautiful - and it was!"
Maisy, The Maples Estate Bride
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“If only all venues, planners, and event runners were as thorough and easy to work with"
Hot Club of Saratoga, Band
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"Katie was amazing to work with throughout the wedding planning process, creating a weekend that felt genuine to us and completely matched our vision."
Vicki + Michael, The Maples Estate Clients
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"Our wedding at The Maples Estate was the best 4 days of our entire life, and we will always remember how amazing this little slice of heaven was."
Illissa & Jim, The Maples Estate Clients
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"If we could leave more than 5 stars, we would. Katie and Louis are absolutely incredible at what they do! From the moment you book, you’ll have plenty of guidance in planning your wedding weekend"
Christina + Viviani, The Maples Estate Clients
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"The owners and team are INCREDIBLE to work with, and truly care about creating an amazing time for everyone."
Diana, Our Two Hearts Photography
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"If you’re even considering, debating, have an inkling, or even the smallest idea of having your wedding at The Maples Estate with Katie and Louis… DO IT. Katie and Louis: Two of the kindest people you could ever hope to meet. Would give more than five stars if I could."
Justina + James, The Maples Estate Clients
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"A wonderful venue, Katie and Lou were the best. As the father of the bride you want everything to go well. Katie and Lou made sure it did, they were a very calming influence for the entire weekend."
Ronald, Father of the Bride
Katie is one of the most organized and thoughtful event managers I have ever worked with. Her focus is truly on making the couple’s day perfect and coordinating all of the vendors to make that happen!
- Michelle, Intuition Events
The Maples Estate was voted “Best Weekend Wedding Venue” and “Best Garden Wedding Venue” by Here Comes The Guide, Best of Zola 2026 and has been featured in publications including The Boston Globe, Daily Mail, Offbeat Wed, The Knot “How They Asked,” and Dancing with Her!
Ready for a different way to experience a wedding?
Forget the banquet halls, the rushed timelines, the weddings on repeat.
We believe every wedding should be as unique as YOU are!
We might be the right fit if you believe...
✔ Your wedding should reflect who you are, not what tradition expects.
✔ Planning should feel supportive, not overwhelming.
✔ Home is a feeling, not just a place.
✔ The people you love deserve more than a few rushed hours together.
✔ Life is too short to rush through the moments that matter most.
Let’s design a wedding weekend that’s bold, personal, and unforgettable.
We host a select number of events each year so that you receive the care, creativity, and attention you deserve.
We love planning with couples who crave intentional design, meaningful experiences, and a wedding weekend that’s personal, intimate, elevated, and FUN! So if you're bold (or want to be), if you care more about the vibe than the rules, and if you want a wedding that feels like the best weekend of your life, we’re the venue and planner for you.