Glen Iris Inn

7 Letchworth State Park, Castile, NY

151-200 guest capacity

This venue can host up to 200 guests

About this vendor

Located in Castile, NY, Glen Iris Inn is a wedding venue boasting romantic views of Letchworth State Park. Boasting incomparable vistas of the Genesee Valley's tumbling waterfalls, hosting your wedding at Glen Iris Inn is sure to take your guests' breath away. The original house, built by Alva Palmer in 1828, was acquired by William P. Letchworth in 1859 when renovations began. The natural landscape carried such significance for him that before his death in 1910, Letchworth gifted the house and the land around it to the State of New York for safekeeping. Denise Coffey, the current custodian of this gorgeous estate, continues Letchworth's legacy. Up to 200 of your friends and family can enjoy the natural beauty of Glen Iris Inn for engagement parties, rehearsal dinners, ceremonies, and receptions. Indoor and outdoor options provide for the chance of inclement weather. This historic venue provides catering spaces and a preferred vendors list for you to choose from. Hors d'oeuvres and dessert on-site provide an amuse-bouche for your guests while they wait. Your wedding dinner can be a buffet, stations, or a cocktail reception, with wait staff to address your every need. The bar staff can serve everything from house wine, beer, and liquor to your signature drink and champagne toast. An event planner can help you keep the day running smoothly, so you and your partner can simply enjoy yourselves. Elements like chairs and tables, lighting, tents, and tent accessories are also provided by the venue. As the house is of such historical significance, the venue asks that you do not hang anything on the walls, as this could cause damage. The premises are wheelchair accessible, and parking is available with vehicle use entrance passes to the park, which should be included with your invitations. Step into another time and host a wedding at Glen Iris Inn – a wedding you and your guests will never forget.

Amenities + details

Covered Outdoors Space

Handicap Accessible

On-Site Accommodations

Reception Area

Wireless Internet

Dressing Room

Indoor Event Space

Liability Insurance

Outdoor Event Space

Guest Capacity

Up to 200

Settings

Garden
Historic Venue
Hotel
Park
Restaurant

Venue Service Offerings

Bar & Drinks
Food & Catering
Rentals & Equipment
Tents
Service Staff

5

out of 5.0

17 reviews

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3/09/2021 • Jen G

Incredible venue. Gorgeous scenery. The ceremony overlooked the middle falls. Food was great. Staff were all wonderful (Denise was AMAZING!) They make wedding planning so easy.

10/16/2019 • Renee H

The team in place at The Glen Iris Inn were incredible to work with, they made us feel comfortable and at ease from the very first meeting with Denise. It isn’t their first rodeo, they certainly know what they are doing and are well prepared. The wedding day crew anchored by Molly were on point. Nothing was missed by them. The food was excellent, friends and family are still raving about the food of Chicken French and Tenderloin. A perfect venue for my hisband and I as we are more Nature lovers and low key, not your typical glitz and glamour couple. We think the backdrop of Middle Falls was the perfect setting And only to be completed by amazing team on staff at the Glen Iris. We highly recommend to those couples who find the beauty in nature and want to avoid the hassles and headaches of other venues who nickel and dime you for everything down to napkin color options. They have multiple packages and are willing to customize each to your liking/preferences. We will be back to visit the Glen Iris and their staff if for nothing but a simple hello.

8/22/2019 • Megan S

PERFECT. That is the only word to describe our wedding at the Glen Iris Inn. Denise was great to work with: quick to respond, accommodating, and had a sense of humor. She's got these Glen Iris weddings down to a science (but still makes you feel like you're the only one getting married there all summer!). The staff was also great. Without us even asking, Molly boxed up some dinner food for us to take with us after the reception, just in case we didn't get enough to eat! My sister got married at a significantly pricier venue, and they did NOT anticipate some of the little things like that. I would definitely recommend Glen Iris!! :)

6/06/2019 • Erica A

My husband and I had our dream wedding at the Glen Iris Inn this last weekend, I am still on cloud nine. The setting is unbelievably beautiful, but that is only the start. The staff (Denise and Molly) were amazing. They made our wedding planning and our day flawless. I was so nervous about the timeline and things going right, but there was no need to worry, they had everything under control. They took care of everything from setting up to cleaning up. The tent, tables, everything was set up perfectly without me needing to micromanage, they had it under control. Not only that, but they seemed genuinely excited for me. They didn’t act like it was the thousandth wedding they had done (even though you could tell it was because they were soooo good), they were invested in my day and wanted it to be the best it could be for me. Then there was the food and service, both of which were fantastic. We did the stations, I got numerous compliments on the mashed potato bar which I agree was delicious. Not to mention the prime rib was very tender. They did a great job with the hand passed appetizers and the bartender was quick and efficient. Don’t even hesitate, this is the ideal place for a wedding and you are in great hands with Denise/Molly. I promise you won’t regret it!

9/28/2018 • Rianna L

Easily the best decision I made while wedding planning was choosing the Glen Iris as our venue. Denise and her staff made everything so easy for us. Denise is very organized and flexible and responsive by phone or email. Even though I'm sure Denise is dealing with many brides, she makes you feel like yours is the only wedding that is happening. We gave her all our centerpieces and decorations the day before, and the staff set them up and packed them for us at the end of the night. Even though they were only tasked with our decorations, Molly and the staff went above and beyond to help us set up things they did not have to. We had a few lawn games (including one with a kiddie pool), and they went out of their way to give us a hose and help us fill it with water! I am so impressed with how friendly and professional they were. Also, the food is delicious. We got lots of complements about the food from our guests. I was very nervous about throwing a party as big as a wedding, but the Glen Iris makes it happen stress free!

9/17/2018 • Aurora D

Words cannot express how happy we were with our wedding at the Glen Iris Inn! When working with Denise and the Glen Iris Inn staff, everyone was organized, professional, and accommodating. They did everything in their power to make sure we had our dream wedding! In addition to the amazing people associated with this historic establishment, we could not have had a more beautiful wedding venue. The Glen Iris Inn itself is stunning, and the surrounding scenery is breathtaking! We would highly recommend this venue to anyone.

8/19/2018 • Andrew J

Our wedding day was absolutely amazing. Denise was so helpful through the planning process and the staff really went above and beyond. This venue is truly one of a kind. From the beautiful scenery to the fantastic food...it was perfect! Not only was the venue amazing but the lodging was just what we needed; our family and the wedding party all in one location. Thank you for your hard work throughout the planning process and allowing us to have wonderful memories that will last a lifetime.

7/11/2018 • Naomi H

I highly recommend having your wedding here! Denise was extremely helpful the entire process, from emailing back and forth, setting up meetings and also coordinating with my other vendors the day of the wedding. She made the entire wedding planning process SO much easier. The staff was absolutely wonderful, all smiling faces and eager to help make the day perfect. The food is excellent! All of my guests exclaimed how delightful the food was, my husband and I actually came back three more times later that week to try more of the menu! The sites were beautiful, food was excellent and the help was more than what I could have asked for. Thank you all so much for making my weekend so memorable!

6/24/2018 • Katlin E

Very helpful and attentive staff! Beautiful venue and great food, couldn't have asked for more.

12/10/2017 • Kelly N

We got married in early September. Denise was extremely helpful with all aspects of planning. We communicated almost entirely by e-mail and she was on top of every detail we asked for. She was able to accommodate our special requests regarding dessert with no problems at all. On our wedding day, Denise and her staff ran everything to perfection. We couldn't have asked for more!

9/17/2013 • Tracy L

The scenery is breath taking! The staff was extremely helpful. The food for the reception was delicious. I would definitely recommend having your wedding here. It was more then I could have ever hoped for!

8/26/2013 • Chelsey

We got married here in the beginning of August. We could not have asked for a more beautiful venue. You can not take a bad picture there, it's just not possible. We were very lucky with perfect weather which definitely helped with the ceremony and reception all being outside. I highly recommend the Glen Iris because of it's history and the natural beauty of it all. The woman I worked with in charge of events was also incredibly helpful and she took care of everything for us. What an incredible experience!

6/04/2013 • Joli S

For a reasonable price, they do all the work. Ceremony and reception and one beautiful location. Letchworth State Park is gorgeous and the ceremony was held overlooking the falls. We had our reception outside in the tent with station style dinner. I didn't eat much of dinner, but I heard no complaints. The lawn area was perfect to spend some time playing washers, can jam, etc during cocktails. I highly recommend them!

6/20/2012 • Corrie S

Gorgeous day, gorgeous view, delicious food, great coordinators. Totally worth every penny.

9/07/2011 • Lindsay O

I had dreamed about getting married at this venue since I was a little girl, so it was an absolute dream come true when my fiance and my parents agreed to have our wedding here. The staff took care of everything, which meant a lot less worry for us during the planning process and especially on the wedding day itself. We had the ceremony in front of the inn, overlooking the waterfall, and then the reception in a tent on their side lawn. All of our guests loved the venue, and gushed about what a romantic and beautiful place it was. The inn itself is beautiful too, and we got a lot of nice photos inside, especially in the wooden staircase and library. The Glen Iris is a restaurant too, and they catered the reception. The cocktail hour and dinner foods were great, very tasty and plentiful. There was good variety with the food too. We had chosen from an extensive menus of both hors d'oeuvres and dinner options with sides (vegetables, potatoes, and salad).

1/29/2011 • Alexandra A

My husband and I had an amazing and unforgettable wedding at the Glenn Iris Inn. It is located in Letchworth State Park and overlooks a stunning waterfall. It is a truly perfect weekend wedding venue--especially if you love nature! The wedding coordinator there is professional, experienced, and extremely competent. Your wedding will be in good hands. I suggest knowing exactly what you want before you book the date and sign the contract. If you have a weekend wedding, book the wedding date and block the rooms needed for the number of nights you will be needing them. Family members wanted to stay for three nights, couples for two nights....We booked an extra room just in case, for emergencies, etc. ALSO, the Inn no longer allows the photographer to take pictures from the roof/balcony area because it's been deemed too dangerous, so those sweeping waterfall pictures of the wedding won't be happening. However, your photographer can also take the couple, wedding party, and or guests, to a nook further below that captures the waterfall beautifully--- before or after the wedding. Ultimately, the staff is friendly, the rooms charming (the cherry room is exceptional and perfect for the newlywed couple, but could take up to a year and a half to book! And the same goes for some of the other family cabins, so be sure to book your room AND the family cabins/homes that you want at the same time, when you book your wedding, or else you won't get them later. Everything gets booked rather quickly, and if you make a change 2 days after you booked your rooms and wedding, your desired cabin may be gone! The Glenn Iris Inn is certainly a spectacular venue for those of us that love nature. You can go hiking, kayaking, even riding, and then get married by a waterfall. It will be an experience you and your loved ones will never forget.