Belhurst Castle and Winery

lexible with guest count changes and tons of safety questions. Numerous guests commented to us about how they felt safe. We also got tons of compliments about the food! Our wedding day was wonderful, if a little different than what we initially thought it would be, and that would not have been possible without the work of Carmen and her staff. I would 100% recommend Belhurst Castle to anyone looking for a wedding venue in the Finger Lakes!

perienced & hardworking that every little detail I asked for was done perfectly, & she gave us good advice. We were kept posted on changing Covid impacts (especially the 50 person limit), & Belhurst was flexible & responsive as we struggled with decisions w/Covid impacting everything. Their goal was to make sure we had a fun, safe, beautiful celebration despite it all—& we did. I was the mother of the bride, & officiated as well as was the de facto wedding planner & bill payor. Those roles made it a virtual necessity that Belhurst staff were top notch. Many guests stayed at Belhurst (a beautiful place w/many elegant rooms & amazing lake views). A number of reservations had to be canceled as attendees dropped out due to Covid. Sometimes new people were substituted on prior reservations. It got complicated. Belhurst handled this efficiently and without any unnecessary cost. The food was very good. The bride, groom and I sampled at least 10 meals before picking the menu. (Plated meals were required due to Covid.) I only sampled the vegetarian & vegan meals, and they were delicious. The Belhurst menu allowed many meals to be made gluten free which was also important. Belhurst only charged for actual meals served & allowed variations and substitutions as requested on the wedding day. I could not have asked for more. Carmen knew the exact order for wedding ceremony events and how to do them. This was particularly important to me as I did not know how to both officiate and be the MOB at the same time. When she told me I would walk down the side with the groom followed by the groomsmen, I was elated. That was perfect, & I had not thought of that solution in all my ruminating about whether to be escorted down the aisle, wear my robe or dress then, etc. What a relief to be guided by someone with so much experience that she had seen everything and knew what worked. We had to decide last minute whether to have the wedding inside or outside in the cool fall weather. I liked Carmen’s position—it’s the bride’s call. Though my daughter had her heart set on outside, it was too cool for the string quartet and for guests, so we stayed inside for the ceremony — but got many formal pictures outside plus the rehearsal was outside—the perfect compromise. Carmen not only oversaw everything, she was a waitress at the dinner so that she could make sure everyone was happy. I have never seen anyone else work so hard & smart. The staff was very helpful with the little extras —and when it came to decorating, we had a lot happening. They worked hard and well with me and the florist. E.g., I asked belatedly for little LED light strings from the rehearsal dinner to be added to the display of family wedding photos. 20 minutes after my request I found 4 employees sitting on the floor untangling LED lights for the display. PS—The Halloween rehearsal dinner was at Belhurst too, & what a beautiful job they did with our many rehearsal dinner decorations! They showed their creativity—w/a white owl & crows up high in front of stained glass windows, bats too, black candles, bat art & black Jack-o-lanterns on tables, & skeleton mice peaking out of plants. The candy table was beautiful, the entry display breathtaking.

to the transition of the reception. Everything came out beautifully and flawless.

We loved the food tasting.

ll organized for the ceremony, cocktails and reception. Absolutely no worries on your wedding day because they handle it all! Beautiful setting, great food, wonderful wedding day!!

rs. The venue is absolutely beautiful and we could not have asked for a more scenic place to get married. The food was perfect and we were afforded so many different options despite it being such a small wedding. The women at the Spa were so kind and made my girls and me all look so beautiful. I would definitely recommend this venue.

ery detail. They were so easy to work with and very attentive. They were flexible with planning and very accommodating, while also providing valuable suggestions to make your day perfect. They helped make our wedding day go so smooth and easy to have fun. Many of our guests said that it was one of the most beautiful wedding venues they have ever attended; and we agree! The lake views are stunning from both the yard and the ballrooms which were perfect for pictures! There are also unique photo opportunities on the lawn, in front of the castle, by the railroad tracks, and on the dock on the water. The food was amazing and the waiting staff were very attentive from the moment you arrived. If you are looking for a wedding venue where the staff and coordinators will go the extra mile in every way, with a beautiful environment both outside and inside; Belhurst Castle is it. We recommend Belhurst Castle with high regard!

helpful, always keeping us in the loop with the changing rules and being honest and transparent. I felt confident that myself and our guests were going to be safe as all precautions and NYS rules were adhered to. I also never felt like Belhurst was just trying to get our money, they were SO fair and helpful with all the uncertainties and accommodated our always changing guest list, up to the very day! Pandemic aside, the staff at Belhurst was so amazing. I did not need to set up any decorations as the team had it covered, the servers and bartenders were not only great at their jobs but also very pleasant, and the food was phenomenal. Carmen and her team met us in parking lot with drinks as we were getting off the bus, and I feel like we always had a drink or hors d'oeuvre in hand during happy hour as everyone was so attentive. The menu was very flexible and fun to put together. The whole day went so smoothly and I was honestly so much less stressed than I expected to be, and that is thanks to Carmen and the team at Belhurst. The grounds are also beautiful, with the castle, the lake, the large outdoor lawn area for everyone to enjoy, the fire pit, the outdoor bar, everything. I am so happy with our decision to choose Belhurst for our wedding reception and would 100% recommend to others.

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to put into words. Before Covid-19 had hit my now husband and I committed to Belhurst for our special day, it is beautiful, and highly affordable compared to everywhere else we had looked at. 2 key decision makers for us was: 1-their policy that you only pay for the people that come to the event so if all of a sudden a freak blizzard hits and 20 people don’t come, no problem. And 2- meeting their Wedding Coordinator Carmen and team who has now with Covid-19 actually seen IT ALL, will make sure that your day is perfect, and will answer and respond to every little question texted her way with extreme patience and kindness (Trust me I contacted her A LOT). As I’m sure you are aware of October 2020 is smack in the middle of Covid-19 and ALL of the very real restrictions that New York State had set and planning a wedding is stressful enough without the always changing rules. We let Carmen know we planned to move forward and then we came in to try out the menu options and can I say–YUM. Trying out the menu was so much fun and I’m so thankful that in the midst of Covid-19 the team at Belhurst kept everything fun and wonderful even with a mask on. Waking up in one of the stunning rooms and watching the sun rise over the lake was incredible and really gave me some beautiful calming time to myself before the day really started, followed by a continental breakfast to make sure I had a filling start to the day, a stunning cup of coffee, and a friendly staff letting me know which way to the coffee. After the day started I was expertly styled by Belhurst’s Isabella’s Salon , and then I stopped in the Ballroom to make sure everything was set up right…I came in with the room incredibly set-up better than I ever could have imagined, and Carmen sitting down eating a well-deserved powerbar smiling at me as I came in. As I know Carmen and the team at Belhurst HAD-IT-HANDLED. I didn’t need to worry about a single thing. I went back up to my room. Carmen came to get us when it was time, brought us down to our entrance point…and I married the love of my life. As soon as we came back from saying “I-do” They had drinks and Hors d'oeuvres in hand (Making sure my gluten-free ones were separate because of my food allergy), and the following was magically and still is a week later. In a non-Covid Year it would’ve been the best thing that happened all year, but in this Covid-19 insanity this was our own oasis of happiness and celebration (with masks and all safety rules followed) but it was truly one of the most incredible days of my life and a huge part of that goes to Carmen and the Team at Belhurst. So while there are many beautiful places to get married, Belhurst, Carmen and the team there made my husband and I part of their Belhurst family and gave us an incredible gift by making our day about the celebration of us, not making us worry about anything, and just giving us the beauty and the happiness of the wedding of our dreams in the midst of Covid-19. So if they can manage the perfect day with all of that going on, you have absolutely NOTHING to think about or worry about. Call up Belhurst and meet Carmen and the Team and see for yourselves. Have your special day there…you won’t regret it.

n’t have asked for a better venue.

eam a lot of decorations with very vague ideas. They set everything up beautifully with little direction which took a lot of stress off of us and our bridal party. The food tasting process was amazing. They gave us seven full meals to taste to be sure we got a good idea of what we would want. The food on the wedding day tasted amazing and was the same it was at the tasting about 6 months prior. The only slight annoyance we experienced was Carmen being difficult to get ahold of very early in the planning process. We had to send multiple emails and called several times before she got back to us. This was right in the middle of wedding season the year before our big day, so I understood she was very busy with the brides and grooms of that year. As soon as we were within about a year of our date, Carmen was very responsive and easy to get in touch with. Even with this hiccup and small amount of stress, I'd still highly recommend Belhurst to anyone.

ckle and diming me at any point (unlike some of the other venues in the area we looked at). Also, the castle is absolutely beautiful. I would HIGHLY recommend.

g at the same time! She always responded with a detailed message answering any question i had And then some! The day of the wedding couldn’t have gone better, everything was so beautiful and so perfect. Our waiter during dinner was so attentive and kind, i wish I caught His name and the bartender was amazing as well, we haven’t heard a single complaint from any of our guests, only positive feedback about how beautiful the day was and that the food was delicious! The cleaning staff was also incredible, making sure to have our suite ready for early checkin, we were hoping for it to be ready by 1pm and we were able to check in at 9:30 am! I cant Thank everyone enough for making our wedding so so perfect! I’ll continue to recommend belhurst to anyone and everyone I know!

ery single question answered along the way. We are so happy we chose Belhurst to celebrate our special day.

utiful scenery and views. Plus, they take care of everything from bar service, food, and linen for tables as well as ushering people to their seats. Fantastic, would highly recommend this site for anyone dreaming of a winery wedding.

ing sure everything went as planned. During the planning process, they were always available for questions which helped alleviate any concerns and allowed planning to go smoothly. We loved that that everything you could need is on site - hotel, salon, restaurant. We used the salon for makeup, and most of our family stayed on site. The food was perfect, and the amount of choices to customize your menu exceeded expectations. The view of Seneca Lake, and the value compared to other Finger Lakes venues, could not be beat. Definitely check this out!

ntage of the Belhurst was Carmen, Sharon, and the rest of their staff. Carmen and Sharon go above and beyond to help make sure your day goes smoothly. They are true wedding professionals! They are extremely organized, caring, and accommodating. I felt like I could relax and enjoy the day because I trusted Carmen and Sharon completely. The only issue we had at the Belhurst was that we got married on a day that was 100 degrees outside so the air conditioning in the castle was not cutting it for that kind of weather. Everyone had a great time though and we had a beautiful wedding. Highly recommend the Belhurst!

nce we planned long distance from across the country. Carmen our wedding coordinator was amazing and we were more than impressed with how accurate her suggestions as far as expectations for pricing, headcount and meal choices were. As we progressed through the planning process, it was clear how prepared and professional Carmen & the entire team at Belhurst conducted themselves. On our wedding day, we had rain throughout the day but the entire staff at Belhurst worked extremely hard and managed to get us outside for the event just as the sky cleared up- we were thrilled! The ceremony, cocktail hour, reception, and everything in between were incredible. Our guests continue to tell us how nice the wedding was, how beautiful Belhurst Castle is, how great the staff and service was & most importantly how much fun they had! We love Belhurst's appeal & charm and we were so happy with how our day went, we will definitely be recommending this venue to other couples we know that are planning a wedding.

tive to our vision for the reception. Contrary to popular belief, the venue is very affordable for the setting and views. We expected it to be way out of our price range and we were pleasantly surprised! Highly recommend!

endors so we could focus on our wedding day. Her and her team are so accommodating and professional. Not only we thought the food was delicious but all of our guests were raving about it. They did all of the set up and break down of table centerpieces and lawn games. They really took the stress away from us. We met with her a few times along the process and worked with her over email. She was very responsive and guided us along the way with each item. She never got frustrated with all of our questions and always looked after us. The venue is beautiful and well maintained. The weather was beautiful so our guests loved being outdoors for the cocktail hour and throughout the wedding. Carmen truly is amazing and we could not have imagined the reception going any better thanks to her and her team.

/160 guests perfectly! The whole process working with Belhurst was ideal, and cannot recommend Carmen, or Sharon enough. They were on top of every detail from the moment we booked the venue, until the last dance. The venue offers so much for your money too, so if you're looking for the perfect wedding (especially around summer/ fall) this has the full package!

. She gives you "Carmen's check list of things" to make sure everything goes smoothly the day of and the days leading up to. She has a very calming effect, probably because it is so obvious that she knows exactly what she's doing. Carmen is priceless. The food was great, and when we were unable to finish our dinners the staff boxed them up for us so we could take them to our room. We also ended up with a credit from where we had over paid for some things (they don't charge you for people who don't show up) and that was a nice surprise at checkout. My bridesmaids, my mom, his mom, and I all got our hair and makeup done at the Isabella salon and everyone walked out of there looking fabulous. Holly did my hair and she did an amazing job, I have a TON of hair and she wrangled it into a bun that held the entire night, even with my veil that weighed about 5lbs. I can't think of one negative thing to say. Everything was perfect

pleasing our guests. She made my day stress free, and I don't think every bride can say that. The food was also amazing, our guests loved their appetizers and dinners, which seemed to be bigger than most weddings I've been to. Prior to the wedding, I was able to ask questions and get quick answers, drop things off, and visit when we needed to. The town and lake area were also amazing attractions for our guests who came from all over the world (Japan, Italy, California, etc.). I highly recommend the venue and can't wait to go back to the castle and visit. I am so grateful for everyone at Belhurst!