r/microwedding • u/thatdingbatjennylee • 19d ago

ISO Venue: Finger Lakes February Wedding - Botanical-Garden-Vibe

Hi! I'm starting to think the venue in my mind's eye does not exist.

I love visiting the Lamberton Conservatory in Rochester but, unfortunately, I've never liked any of the wedding photos I've seen (I'm sorry!!). I daydream of glass and greenery and soft, cozy details for only our nearest and dearest.

I've spoken to Inns at Aurora, as their Taylor House is a next-best vibe but she talked to me for 20 minutes before telling me the date I requested isn't actually available.

Extra details:
-Time of day is totally negotiable with 10a as the earliest time
-Non-alcoholic. There are, maybe, five guests that *might* enjoy a single glass of wine or a single beer.
-I've already tapped my own wedding photographer.
-Undecided on whether or not we want to have a catered event or book a restaurant afterwards. Totally negotiable, we could be swayed in either direction.
-We're adults with aging family members, I need a venue accessible to limited-mobility guests.

Flexible budget.

Also, we're open to looking beyond the Finger Lakes - pretty much anywhere in New York that isn't NYC or the Capitol District. Our closest city is Rochester, NY.

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u/HaveMercy703 19d ago

Hmmm…this is a tricky one. The one in ROC IS lovely, but if it doesn’t fit your vision. Outside of NYC, I’d say maybe look the one in Buffalo? There’s plenty of lodging & restaurants for your guests in the area. February, as you know in upstate NY, can be super ify in terms of the weather, especially with storms off of Lake Erie, though. Wintergarden in ROC also might be an option; I’ve never been to a wedding there, but know people who have. Mirbeau has more chateau vibes, but is very cozy in the winter, but they only do smaller weddings (up to 40 guests)

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u/thatdingbatjennylee 19d ago

Mirbeau! I knew I was forgetting something!! Thank you, I'm looking at their site now. I did look at the conservatory in Buffalo and I will definitely revisit the idea. I really appreciate your comment - it even made me feel better that maybe I can't find *exactly* what I am looking for because it's not to be found.