Black Dog Woodworks is a wood shop and contracting business nestled in upstate New York, founded by artist Jon Duff. We specialize in the creation of elegant, high-quality wedding structures that add style and sophistication to any celebration. Renowned for our artfully crafted chuppahs, mandaps, and archways, we offer both prebuilt ceremony structures for rental or purchase, or custom designs tailored to your unique vision.
Serving the Hudson Valley, New York City, Long Island, Northern New Jersey, and Eastern Connecticut, we ensure a seamless experience from start to finish, including the design process, fabrication, delivery, installation, and de-installation. On the day of your event, our team works collaboratively with florists, wedding planners, and other event staff to ensure each structure is perfectly positioned and enhances the overall aesthetic of the event. Please note that we do include travel fees for transporting structures. The travel fee is based on mileage, ensuring transparency and fairness in cost.
We understand that every wedding is special and is about creating a memorable experience. We invite you to share your ideas and dreams with us so we can help make them a reality for your big day. If you have an idea involving wood, we can likely make it!
Couples and vendors alike are encouraged to reach out to discuss how Black Dog Woodworks can help make your event unforgettable with our exceptional craftsmanship and dedicated, detail-oriented service.
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6/17/2024 • Nina W
I had an exceptional experience working with Jon and Black Dog Woodworks to design a unique custom chuppah for my wedding. Jon was extremely professional, responsive, and designed a personalized structure that incorporated a special family heirloom and nods to my Japanese heritage. We got so many compliments on the chuppah and could not have been happier with the result. Jon took my vision and translated it into a beautiful one of a kind piece that meant so much to me and my husband! I would highly recommend Black Dog Woodworks for any project. The care that Jon puts into his craft is unmatched and any couple would be lucky to work with him!!!
6/22/2024 • Kye G
Jon was incredibly professional and curtious with his design feedback and support in building the perfect arch for our wedding. He took the liberty in working directly with our florist to ensure the presentation was beautiful and delivery was seamless for load-in the day of. It was kind of a last minute request to get a custom piece for our wedding, and he and his team made the process stress free and enstilled confidence in his ability to create something that matched our vision. I cant recommend Jon enough, hope everyone gets to have the privilege of having Jon on their vendor team for their big day!
Jon Duff is a seasoned artist and curator who combines his passion for woodworking with a deep-rooted artistic vision. With a background in fine arts and a commitment to meticulous craftsmanship, Jon transforms locally sourced wood into stunning structures that help make your wedding a memorable event. Each piece is designed to enhance the beauty of any ceremony, offering couples a unique and personalized touch on their special day. Beyond weddings, Black Dog Woodworks also creates custom furniture and decor items, blending Jon's artistic flair with functional craftsmanship.
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