Farmhouse Sleeping Arrangements. Room by Room
The Maples Estate specializes in weekend long celebrations so you have plenty of time to relax and connect with your loved ones in meaningful ways!
That’s why we include a three night, four day stay in our 1855 colonial farmhouse in each of our wedding packages.
You are welcome to invite up to 17 guests to stay in the farmhouse with five private bedrooms, a bunk room, additional beds, three restrooms, get ready room, kitchen, double parlor and bar room. Your seriously awesome wedding will be the talk of the town for years to come! Wondering where everyone can sleep and what to expect from the house? Find out below with the house layout and images by room.
Bedroom 1
One Queen Bed
Windows facing the front of the house and located across from the get ready room.
Television
Bedroom 2
One Double / Full Bed
One Twin Bed
Connection to laundry room and across from the largest bathroom.
Television
Bedroom 3
One Queen Bed
Private balcony and next to the largest bathroom.
Bedroom 4
One Double / Full Bed
Located in the back section of the house with jack and jill bathroom connecting to back room.
Bedroom 5
One Queen Bed
Located in the back section of the house with jack and jill bathroom connecting to another bedroom. Best views upstairs.
Bunk Room
Four Double / Full Beds
One Queen Bed
Located above the garage and off of the get ready room.
Living room setup with large television.
Laundry Room
One Twin
Connected to bedroom 2
Get Ready Room
6 Makeup / Hair Stations with Mirrors
Located in the front of the house and connected to the bunk room.
Largest Bathroom
Toilet
Shower
Three Sinks
Stocked with towels, extra toilet paper, hair dryer, makeup removal wipes, travel sized shampoo, conditioner, soap, tooth brushes, etc.
Jack & Jill Bathroom
Toilet
Shower
Sink
Stocked with towels, extra toilet paper and makeup removal wipes.
Downstairs Bathroom
Toilet
Shower
Sink
Stocked with towels and extra toilet paper.
Kitchen
Refrigerator
Six Burner Range + Stove
Double Ovens
Dishwasher
Sink
Microwave
Coffee Maker
Toaster Oven
Stocked with plates, bowls, cups, mugs, utensils, pots, pans, cooking utensils, spices, etc.
Double Parlor
Three Standard Size Sofas
One Sleeper Sofa
Piano + Guitar
Record Player
Bar Room
Small Bar Setup
Connected to the grand veranda and kitchen. Great for rehearsal dinners or small gatherings as well as brunch buffet.
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Best Month to Get Married in New York!
Upstate New York changes greatly with the seasons!
So, what the best month to get married in New York for you?
IMAGE TAKEN On September 24 - BY BAILY Q PHOTO
Growing up in Washington State’s puget sound, I never really experienced the changing of the seasons until I moved to upstate NY in 2007. I fell in love with fall foliage, vibrant colors of spring, and wild flowers in July and August. At The Maples Estate, the scenery changes with each season, so what can you expect from the spring, summer or fall when you are touring the estate in the winter?
View images by month so you can see what the estate looks like year round, and decide what the best month is for you to get married!
MAY WEDDINGS
Peak Season begins when the trees and plants are popping and full of vibrant greens!
You’ll hear the animals waking with frogs croaking in the evening and fireflies just starting to show their light. Our pool opens for Memorial Day weekend so those looking for a spring wedding with pool parties or dips throughout the weekend, you will definitely want to hold off until late May or early June for your wedding festivities!
Images taken May 20 - by Jessie Casey Photography
JUNE WEDDINGS
Early June is a great time for vibrant colors with fresh, lush greenery!
The trees will have filled in nicely providing a full canopy in the grove and the pond will be surrounded by mint and cattails. The summer bugs hold of until the humidity hits in July and evenings cool off, perfect for a late night campfire and stargazing! Late June is lush with color from the green trees to the cottage garden surrounding the farmhouse! Bright yellows, white and pinks are budding in the flower gardens and wild flowers are just starting to spring up around the estate. You will hear the frogs in the evening as they call to each other and fireflies settle in the trees! With the heat of the summer setting in, pool parties and dips in the creek will complete your weekend activities!
Images taken June 11 - by Dottie Morris
IMAGES Taken June 18 - BY Natalia Wajda
Images taken June 26 - by Our Two Hearts Photography
AUGUST WEDDINGS
Wild Flowers are in full bloom in July and August so you will see pops of vibrant colors throughout the estate!
IMAGE TAKEN AUGUST 13 - BY SARAH BRIDGEMAN PHOTO
Images taken August 15 - by Kelsey Campbell
PHOTOS TAKEN August 26 - BY Cheyenne Lee Photo
SEPTEMBER WEDDINGS
With the sun setting earlier in the evening, golden hour is amazing for photos! The pool closes in mid September so if you are looking for a dip in the pool, definitely schedule for the first two weekends.
Images taken September 3 - by Cassandra Daye Photography & Cassidy Lynne
Image taken September 10 - BY Kelsey & Nate Photo
IMAGES TAKEN On September 24 - BY BAILY Q PHOTO
OCTOBER WEDDINGS
Fall is absolutely incredible at the estate and golden hour is in full force! As October comes to an end, the leaves are hanging on with yellows and oranges throughout.
IMAGE TAKEN ON OCTOBER 1 - BY RACHEL ROGERS
Images taken October 20 - by Twice Beloved Photography
Images taken October 29 - by Story & Gold
OFF PEAK SEASON
November through April | Limit 30 guests
WINTER WEDDINGS
Off Peak events with your closest friends and family can be so intimate and special!
Limit 30 guests.
Winter can mean snow or chill but it’s always so incredibly beautiful!
Images taken by Nicole Nero Photography
Images taken December 8 by Twice Beloved Photo
APRIL
Though the leaves haven’t yet set in, early spring can be so beautiful with the grass hydrated and open views of the hills.
Images taken April 9 by Clare Elisabeth Photography
We're Engaged!! What do we do now?
Congratulations!!!
You’re engaged!!! This is such a fun time to celebrate!
Take in the moments, share the news with friends and family and enjoy each other’s love!
Chances are, planning events is not your day job, so where do you start? When you have sufficiently celebrated this incredible decision and shared the news with your loved ones, there are a few things to start talking through before you begin planning your design, searching for a venue or locking in your vendors.
First things first…
WHAT IS MY BUDGET?
Setting your wedding budget is step number one when it comes to planning your wedding. Every choice you make will lead back to this decision and it will help you determine all aspects of your wedding from your guest count to venue choice, vendors, experiences and more.
Some questions to ask yourself:
Who’s footing the bill? Will you and your fiancé be covering costs yourselves? If so, what amount do each of you have available to allocate to your wedding budget? Do you have a gift coming from a family member or friend that will add to your wedding fund? Though it can be awkward to talk about money, it’s so important to have these honest conversations and set expectations ahead of time.
Are there any pieces of the wedding that will be covered for you? Sometimes a family member or friend will offer to cover specific costs of your wedding such as your wedding attire, the rehearsal dinner, maybe you have a friend that is a florist or cake designer. Think through any specific gifts so you can accurately determine your wedding budget. When it comes to gifts of service, make sure you can rely on that person offering the service. If you are not sure, politely decline and hire someone else!
What is included in your budget? Every wedding budget is going to be different, since it is based on the specific vision you have for your wedding. However, there are many common items that couples choose to include in their wedding budget. Some of these more common items include a venue, wedding planner or coordinator, photographer, food, florals, hair & make-up, officiant, rentals such as a tent, dance floor, etc., entertainment, signage, transportation, invitations and your wedding attire.
This may sound overwhelming, which is why we have included a template budget that you can copy into your own document to start editing. Add in your preferred budget at the bottom and start filling in some numbers to get an idea of where you might like to spend your money. Maybe you love florals and want to go all out here and cut back somewhere else, or maybe you know you want to work with a specific caterer or photographer. Here is where you can start to customize your budget based on your specific wedding vision and responses from vendors.
HERE is that budget template that you can copy to edit.
The next big questions is…
WHO DO I WANT TO CELEBRATE WITH?
Once you have determined your budget, you are going to want to think through your guest list. Maybe you have a smaller budget and want to trim your guest list to keep costs low. Maybe you have a HUGE family and a ton of friends that you just cannot pare down. This is such an important question since it will help determine what venue you can celebrate at. Most venues have a cap on the number of people they can accommodate, and some venues even have minimums on the number of guests required to attend. These venues with minimums usually offer on site catering, and therefore you will pay for a specific number of guests even if they do not attend. We do not have a minimum at The Maples Estate, though we do cap weddings around 150 guests.
Start creating that list of must have people at your wedding! Then think through those that may not be able to attend. There is usually some drop off from your invite list and often these includes individuals that will need to travel long distances to get to your wedding, maybe they have children and it’s harder for them to get away, or even a crazy job that is demanding of their time. Keep this in mind as you are looking at venues!
And now you wonder…
WHEN DO I GET MARRIED?
There are a lot of things to think through when it comes to setting a date. Here are some questions you may want to ask yourself.
Do you love the fall or maybe you enjoy the heat of the summer? Have you always dreamed of a winter wedding or love the refresh of the spring?
Do you absolutely hate sweating or maybe you are always cold?
Do you have a lucky number or favorite holiday?
Is there a time of year or specific date when you know your must have people are not available?
Do you know that your best friends are getting married on a specific date and you need to set your date accordingly to ensure you can attend?
Does your budget require you to look at off peak dates?
Do you want all the time you can get to plan your wedding or maybe you just want to put a ring on it like, yesterday?
Are you in the military or have a demanding job that you will need to work your date around?
All these questions can help determine what time of year or specific date(s) might be best for your wedding celebration! Remember to be flexible as your dream venue or dream vendors may not be available this date. It’s always good to have a couple back up dates just incase!
Now ask yourself…
WHERE SHOULD I GET MARRIED?
This is not just a question of venue, but also the location and setting that suites your vision.
Do you love the beach? The mountains? The woods? Historic buildings? Farm life? City life?
Do you love to gamble at the casino? What about adventure? Maybe you love intimate quality time with your family or dancing to your favorite music.
Where do you live? Where do your family and friends live? Do you love to travel? Are you connected to your hometown or have a favorite place to escape to?
Think about your personal tastes, where you like to travel, what you do for fun, where your family and friends are located, etc. This will help you to determine the best location for your wedding day, weekend or week!
I’m feeling overwhealmed…
I THINK I NEED A WEDDING PLANNER!
Planning a wedding can be a challenge! If it is way too overwhelming for you, you have no idea where to start, or you simply do not have the time, consider hiring a wedding planner. At The Maples Estate we offer wedding planning services and coaching as add ons. This means we can work with you to make your dreams come true, without the hassle of planning your own wedding.
For those of you that want to put the work in yourselves, we do include a digital wedding planning check list and comprehensive guide of talented wedding vendors by category so you have a starting point for your planning journey as soon as you book.
Now that you have all these questions out of the way…it’s time to lock in your venue!!
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