Q: How can I check available dates?
A: Call the Wilderstein office at 845-876-4818 or contact us by sending an email to wilderstein@wilderstein.org.
Q: When may I look at the site?
A: An appointment to meet with a Wilderstein representative to be shown the grounds can be arranged by contacting the Wilderstein office. You may also visit Wilderstein’s grounds on your own daily from 9am to dusk.
Q: What do the fees cover?
A: Wilderstein’s fees cover the use of the grounds. Arrangements for tents, chair rentals, food service, etc. are the responsibility of the event holder. Please see our online Wedding Directory for listings of local vendors familiar with our property and policies.
Q: What types of decorations are allowed?
A: Flowers, shepherd hooks and candles may be used, although there are restrictions as to how many and where they are placed. Use of natural products (birdseed, flowers, bubbles, etc.) is permitted. The mansion and verandah may not be decorated.
Q: Is there a place for the bride to hideaway until the ceremony begins?
A: Wilderstein has several places that can be made available for a bride to hideaway until the ceremony starts.
Q: Can wedding photos be taken inside the mansion?
A: Photography is allowed on the verandah and anywhere on the grounds. Wedding photography is not permitted in the Wilderstein mansion.
Q: Are bathroom facilities available?
A: Wilderstein has bathroom facilities which are available for wedding ceremonies. For receptions, portable restrooms must be brought in.
Q: Is there a designated tent location for wedding receptions?
A: Tents are permitted only on the lawn directly in front of the mansion’s porte cochere.
Q: How long may the grounds be reserved for my wedding ceremony and/or reception?
A: Wedding ceremonies up to 3.5 hours. Ceremonies and receptions up to 8 hours. This time includes all set-up and take-down.