Wedding Venue In The Adirondack Mountains

Acres and Acres

All to yourself

When you decide to celebrate your wedding with us, not only do you have the 823 acre property, 25 acre lake, 25 miles of private hiking and biking trails, the athletic fields and all camp buildings exclusively available to you and your guests, you also have the beauty and majesty of the Adirondack Park surrounding you.

Located an hour north of Albany and just a 10 minute drive from either the south or north exit on I-87 we are perfectly located for your guests to find but also hidden away at the end of a private road, giving you a secluded, private experience. Plus you have the opportunity to design how you will spend your time on the property.

The Ceremony

We have so many options that you can choose from and it really comes down to a matter of personal choice. At the lake, around the campfire, at home plate or a short hike to Chapel lookout? The possibilities are endless and part of the fun in deciding where you will hold your ceremony occurs when you tour the property.

Our guests had a blast down at the lake using the rolling log, paddleboards, canoes, kayaks, and playing volleyball.

- Cassie (Bride)

couple posing with two dogs on top of rock

Accommodation

With traditional camp cabins and various administrative buildings, we have the ability to house up to 200 guests. We provide a set of wedding linens that consists of a top and bottom sheet, 2 blankets, a pillowcase and pillow. You get to choose who sleeps where and decide what is right for your guests. Upon arrival, we will meet and greet your guests with a warm welcome and point them in the direction of their cabin.

Bunk List

Food

Our stunning mess hall, which opened at the start of the 2016 season, is a welcome addition to the property. While it incorporates many rustic elements of our old mess hall, it also provides guests with a modern dining experience in a beautiful facility. A large central wall that can be raised or lowered to turn 2 large rooms into 1, easy access to and from the BBQ area, a covered deck space, and stone fireplaces are among the bespoke features included in the building. With a fully fitted kitchen and dish room, our chefs are ready to help create a range of traditional dishes for your event. As our chefs are contracted for a full season, we are able to provide competitive pricing and also work with you on your menu in advance.

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pricing

Our stunning 800-acre property is the perfect setting for your scenic wedding or intimate elopement. Whether you’re envisioning a grand celebration or a quiet, romantic ceremony, our venue offers breathtaking views and versatile spaces that will make your special day unforgettable. We can accommodate up to 150 guests for your wedding, with overnight lodging available for up to 200 guests.

Venue Rental & Additional Services
To rent the entire 800-acre property for your wedding or elopement, there is a venue rental fee based on your guest count (up to 150 for the ceremony and 300 for the reception). A food services fee will also apply, which covers catering for your guests.

We offer several optional add-ons to customize your event further:

Sound System: High-quality audio equipment for ceremonies, speeches, and music.
Scenic Activities: Fun options like archery, climbing, and hatchet throwing, perfect for entertaining guests in the great outdoors.

Guest Contributions & Payment Options
For convenience, we offer the option for you to request that guests contribute toward their food and lodging costs. It’s common for couples to collect contributions at check-in, and we are happy to assist with this process. Alternatively, you can use popular websites to collect payments from your guests in advance.

Contact Us for Pricing Information
For detailed pricing, availability, and to discuss how we can help create the perfect day for you, please reach out to Matt at [email protected].

Alcohol Policy

We anticipate that many couples and their guests would like to enjoy an adult beverage. Forest Lake Camp is an adult beverage friendly location. While we can negotiate the purchase and supply of alcohol on your behalf, we recommend a self serve bar and that you purchase the beverages you require as this is a more cost effective approach. Should you wish to engage the services of a bartender, we would be happy to recommend someone that we have worked closely with at previous weddings. At the Friday BBQ we will also make our special ‘beer canoe’ available, our unique way of providing your guests with a ‘cold one’. This has proved a popular addition to Forest Lake Camp weddings.

Music and Entertainment

We have our own sound system that is available for you to hook up an ipod or laptop to. If you wish to hire a DJ or a band, we would be happy to provide you with several excellent recommendations. All we ask is that any amplified music should be finished at midnight but of course, you can stay up around your campfire until as late as you like.

Watch one of our Couple's wedding videos!

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Additional Details

Wedding Insurance

We want to make sure that you are fully covered for any eventualities that might occur and recommend visiting one of our partners sites below. Please note that we require $1 million general liability and liquor liability insurance and that you should name Forest Lake Camp and Forest Lake Properties as additionally insured.

http://www.wedsafe.com/flc

Approved Vendors

We have partnered with some awesome local and regional businesses to help you narrow your search for those items you might need for your event.

Photographers

Of course you may have a local or family connection and we would recommend that they visit and tour FLC so that they might learn about great locations and such. However, we have worked with these recommended photographers and they can provide you with samples of their work and definitely know their way round FLC

Jason Hupe https://www.jasonhupephotography.com/

Flowers

There are many flowers and indeed many florists out there and we have grown in partnership with two local companies who can provide you with all your floral needs. Both have experience of working with us and so can operate independently with prior knowledge of the space and the layout of the main reception room.

Barbara Jefts’ from Native Farm Flowers

http://www.nativefarmflowers.com/weddings

Suzanne and Nicole from Blooms Floral Design

https://bloomsfloraldesign.com/

Event rental

Serving Saratoga and Warren County, All Occasions has what you need when it comes to event rentals.

http://www.alloccasionschiavarirentals.net

Beverages

For everything tap-room and beer related look no further than the Northway Brewing Company – Bottles, Cans, Growlers and Kegs. They offer a great selection of craft beers and why not pop in for some samples next time you are in the area.

https://northwaybrewingco.com/

For all your wine and liquor requirements, located within 15 minutes of Forest Lake Camp and offering a returns policy on unopened liquor and unopened cases of wine. For further information contact them direct.

https://www.gatewaywineliquor.com/

Desserts

For all your dessert, cake and pie options. Sweet Mimis is conveniently located in Saratoga Springs, offers delivery and set up and has worked countless times with FLC and wedding couples.

https://sweetmimiscafe.com/

Wedding Planner

If you would like to talk to someone for help with those intricate particulars of your special occasion then why not contact someone who has first hand knowledge of getting married at Forest Lake Camp. Erin VanDeusen works with Wedding Planning Plus and we whole heartedly recommend her because she knows how we work and more importantly can help you realize your dream.

https://www.weddingplanningplus.net/

Availability

Forest Lake Camp is available to book outside of our summer camp season. We offer dates from Memorial Day weekend up to and including the 3rd weekend in June. We are then available to rent from the 3rd weekend of August right through to mid-October each year. However, if you wanted to organize a winter wedding on a frozen lake in mid December, we’d help you find a way to make it possible. For more information about your Adirondack Wedding, please contact us directly.

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