Where Fairytale Weddings Come to Life
Western New York
Service area
Holds ceremonies and receptions
Irish Hospitality Since 1937
Offering expertly prepared home-cooked food and scenic beauty for miles in all directions, O'Brien's Sleepy Hollow is a spectacular wedding venue and one of East Aurora, NY's best-kept secrets. Sitting beside Buffalo Creek, on seven acres of fertile land, this tranquil paradise has everything you need to make everlasting memories with your closest friends and family.
Out in the Sun? Under a Canopy?
Depending on the New York weather, which is often sunny and warm, you will either walk the aisle under bright blue skies or beneath a canopy to shelter from the elements. Whichever you choose, the spacious grounds at O'Brien's Sleepy Hollow welcome wedding parties of all sizes, from intimate gatherings in the dozens to lavish affairs for more than 300 people. And on top of that, you and your partner will be working with a venue that has more than 75 years of family tradition behind it. The team at O'Brien's will be with you all the way, from the first consultation to the last dance on the wedding night, so there's no excuse not to get in touch today and start planning your best day ever.
Sleepy Hollow Dining
And on that day, your guests will get to sample some of the finest homemade food and catering services in the North East. At O'Brien's Sleepy Hollow, meals are made fresh daily, using the finest ingredients, while the menu is entirely up to you. With help from the culinary team, you can tailor each course to match the style and vibe of the perfect wedding reception.
89+ years in business
Speaks English
Medium team (11-20 members)
Amenities + details
Amenities
Ceremony Area
Covered Outdoors Space
Dressing Room
Handicap Accessible
Liability Insurance
On-Site Accommodations
Outdoor Event Space
Reception Area
Wireless Internet
Ceremony Types
Civil Union
Commitment Ceremony
Elopement
Interfaith Ceremony
Non-Religious Ceremony
Religious Ceremony
Second Wedding
Vow Renewal Ceremony
Settings
Backyard
Ballroom
Estate
Garden
Tented
Trees
Venue Service Offerings
Bar & Drinks
Food & Catering
Service Staff
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Reviews
5.0
out of 5.029 reviews
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O’Brien’s Sleepy Hollow is highly recommended by reviewers for weddings, with an exceptional team including Dennis and Cayleigh who provided flawless communication and outstanding service. Guests praise the stunning venue, delicious food, and impeccable attention to detail, from lighting to floral arrangements. The staff's warmth and dedication in making the day unforgettable were highlighted, with seamless coordination with vendors and personalized attention. The atmosphere is described as magical, enchanting, and breathtaking, making it a dream venue for a wedding day.Review photos
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Sara R
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5.0
12/02/2025
We would HIGHLY recommend O’Brien’s Sleepy Hollow!! Our wedding day was absolutely perfect. Every detail and every moment was executed perfectly by their team. From the day we met ...
Dennis and Cayleigh we knew we could trust them for our big day. Not only is the venue stunning, but their personalities were so genuine and we were so excited to work with them. We met multiple times and communicated via email many times leading up to our big day - they were a sounding board for all of our ideas, were always responsive, and answered all of our questions thoroughly. They were a great help as we planned out all of the details. The day of our wedding was seamless and truly the best day ever. Dennis, Cayleigh, the bartenders, the waitstaff, and all of the staff involved were AMAZING to work with for both us and our guests too. They worked seamlessly with all of our vendors to keep the day on track. The food was absolutely incredible and our guests still rave about the food. We cherish the wedding planning process thanks to the amazing team at O’Brien’s. We never had to worry - we knew they would take good care of us - and they delivered ten fold! Thank you so much for everything, O’Brien’s team!!!
Alison H
5.0
7/15/2025
Absolutely incredible from beginning to end! The communication was flawless every step of the way, and the service during the wedding was nothing short of outstanding. The venue wa...
s breathtaking, the food was absolutely delicious and the portion sizes were generous, and every detail—from the gorgeous lighting to the stunning floral arrangements—was perfect. The team went above and beyond, bringing warmth, energy, and total dedication to making our day unforgettable. All they are focused on your wedding day is you which makes everything feel so personalized! We’re beyond grateful—thank you for making our dream wedding a reality! I could not recommend this venue more!
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Jeff Y
5.0
6/16/2025
Amazing from start to finish. Great communication all the way through, fantastic service throughout the wedding, and a wonderful venue. The food was amazing, lighting and flowers w...
ere great, and the team was extremely friendly and focused on making the day perfect. Thank you for everything!
Nicole N
5.0
6/02/2025
There's a reason O'Brien's has been in business since 1937 and that is they are amazing. From the planning and setup, to the day of the wedding, everything was exceptional. The dri...
nks, food, and hospitality was top tier. O'Brien's Sleepy Hollow and their owner Denis O’Brien and coordinator Cayleigh O’Brien take pride and passion in making sure your day is unforgettable and worry free. If you are looking for a wedding venue I would recommend O’Brien's as the first and only choice every time!!
Matthew W
5.0
10/04/2024
We had the best possible experience we could imagine. Lynne and the rest of the team there were amazing. It was a beautiful location and the food was fantastic.
Sarah P
5.0
10/04/2024
We had the most perfect wedding on 7/6/24. We booked this venue two years ago, and it was the only one we had to look at. During the whole planning process Dennis and Lynne were fa...
ntastic. They were so responsive with questions. Having Lynne during the walk through and the day of the wedding was absolutely amazing. You don’t have to think because they do it for you! My wedding party couldn’t believe they brought us appetizers during pictures. It was the little things like that that made the night so special. The atmosphere is absolutely breathtaking. So many guests have told me it was the best wedding they’ve been to, and described the venue as “enchanting” and have said the food was out of this world. It was truly a magical evening, and we can’t thank the Obrien’s enough. It is a night we will remember forever
Alison A
5.0
9/30/2024
My husband and I got married on June 15th at O'Brien's Sleepy Hollow and it was the best day of our lives! O'Brien's was the first and only wedding venue we went to see and after o...
ur meeting with Dennis and Lynn we knew this was where we were going to get married. Lynn and Dennis were extremely attentive, responsive, and more than helpful and made our planning process pleasant and stress free. O'Brien's is the perfect venue; the grounds are stunning, the food is to die for, they are dog friendly (!!) and the staff go above and beyond to ensure you have the best day. There are many add-ons available to customize your day- we used the back barn for our cocktail hour (a must), rented their air bnb next door for the weekend to allow a space for our wedding party to stay, and added a welcome drink and signature drinks our guests loved! We had so many compliments from our guests about the amazing food and top notch service from Dennis, Lynn and the entire staff. Our wedding at O'Brien's was an absolute dream and we can't thank them enough. Wishing we could relive this day over and over - thank you so much!!
Em B
5.0
9/30/2024
O’Briens Sleepy Hollow was the perfect location for both our ceremony and wedding reception. It was everything I had dreamed of for my wedding day! The food was DELICIOUS and every...
body got served quickly. The outdoor space is gorgeous and there was a ton of room for people walk around, mingle and enjoy the cocktail hour. We heard so many wonderful compliments about the venue and we couldn’t be happier. I hope to attend weddings here in the future!
Lindsey H
5.0
9/28/2024
We are so grateful to Dennis and his entire team for giving us the wedding of our dreams! We had such an amazing time and all of our guests raved about the venue, food and drinks! ...
O'Brien's made us feel relaxed the whole process and truly exceeded our expectations. If you want a scenic view, responsive people to work with and a wedding day your guest will be taking about for a long time get married here!
Kayleigh S
5.0
9/27/2024
O'briens Sleepy Hollow is THE absolute vest wedding venue I could have dreamed of. They are extremely easy to work with, professional and laid back. They do everything to accommoda...
te any of your needs. They truly went beyond any of my expectations!! The venue itself is beautiful and the food was INCREDIBLE. I got so many compliments for my wedding, so many people told me it was the best wedding they have ever been to. 100000⭐️
Alissa H
5.0
9/26/2024
I cannot recommend O’Brien’s Sleepy Hollow enough. This venue is so beautiful my guests still talk about it. Lynn and Dennis were easy to work with from start to finish. The food w...
as amazing, trust the reviews! They made sure my husband and I had appetizers during pictures so we didn’t miss out. You are able to customize your day so easily as they have so many extras right on site which means less vendors to deal with. We included the back pole barn for cocktail hour, phone and Photo Booth and a fire with S’mores.
Everything happened on time and there were zero hiccups or issues. They made everything so easy and stress free. We were able to really enjoy our day.
My in-laws even rented the house next door for the week as they live out of town. We used it to get ready and it was so convenient to be able to just walk next door.
I would give 10 stars if I could. Thanks O’Brien’s for giving us an unforgettable wedding day.
James K
5.0
9/16/2024
O’Brien’s were absolutely amazing to work with. The number of compliments we received on the evening is difficult to count. The food was incredible and perfectly cooked. The servic...
e staff were amazing. They were quick to serve and clean up dinner, very friendly and attentive to the guests, and did an incredible job setting up the decor. The grounds are seriously one of the most beautiful venues we’ve ever seen for a wedding and we couldn’t be more proud to have had ours on such a beautiful property. The number of “best wedding I’ve ever been to” compliments we’ve received from friends and family has truly shocked us. Dennis and his team were so easy to communicate with and they took care of everything so that we had little to worry about. Their pricing is very competitive and in comparison to the service we got, it felt like we got a steal. Its very clearly a “Mom and Pop” operation, which was fun to be able to keep things on the “local, neighborly” level, but it was among the most professional and well managed operations I (the groom) have ever worked with. We highly recommend O’Brien’s Sleepy Hollow. It might be difficult to get the exact date you want, but its really because its a testament to how great and sought after they are.
Dave A
5.0
8/07/2024
My daughter had an amazing wedding here. The spot is spacious and absolutely beautiful. Lynn the owner was very knowledgeable, friendly and helpful. She also was good at reassur...
ing people who might be nervous about arrangements and other details.
The chef, who might be part owner too (not sure) was excellent and very personal. I was tipped off about their salmon so I got that and it tasted excellent. The portions of the different dishes were generous.
I also have to mention the DJ they recommended. He was inexpensive but very good and was a nice addition.
All my expectations were exceeded. They get 10/10
PS my only negative was that their were no choices about the open bar. It was one price with no options.
Ashley K
5.0
1/08/2024
Where do I even begin!! My husband and I toured Obrien's during an open house they hosted and we knew almost immediately that it would be our venue. We loved the idea of being able...
to utilize multiple areas in 1 location between the ceremony space, cocktail hour out back and covered reception.
Everything about our day was absolutely magical. The food... unreal. We were still hearing compliments from our family over the holidays about the food at our August wedding! The scenery is so beautiful that you really don't need much for decor because of the beautiful location. The convivence, we were able to bring all of our additional set up items to our rehearsal dinner and everything was arranged exactly as we had wished. The morning after our big day we arrived and everything as neatly packaged back up for us, all we had to do was load the boxes into our car!
Cayleigh and Dennis are amazing. They truly love what they do and make you feel like family. Cayleigh was out day of coordinator but she did so much more for us than just the day of. From answering endless questions over text and/or email. from helping our rehearsal run smoothly. Down to little things like making sure the entire wedding party had specialty cocktails while waiting for guests to arrive. I am a pretty big planner and had many details to include and Cayleigh and Dennis made every single one possible for us.
We truly had the most magical day at Obrien's. Although our wedding was in August, we didn't feel like it was overly warm. There is lots of shade with the amount of trees and fans they have running to create a cool summer day. And absolutely no concern for bugs! Another plus, they are dog friendly! We chose to do some photos at Knox Farms prior to arriving at Obrien's but was definitely not necessary. There are so many options for photos right at the venue. Only downfall is the bridal suite is a little small, perfect for your girls to hang out as you wait for guests to arrive. They do have a newer house right next door you are able to rent for the weekend however, we chose not to do this option.
If you are considering Obrien's for your wedding, DO IT! When planning our wedding we were definitely overwhelmed by the price for all vendors but know that Obrien's was worth every penny. Thank you to all of the staff at Obrien's Sleepy Hallow for making our day perfect! I hope we will be back soon!
Melissa S
5.0
9/02/2023
Hard for me to even put into words how wonderful this place is. Dennis, Cayleigh, and the whole staff went above and beyond to make sure my husband and I had the most perfect weddi...
ng day. From all of the coordinating they did for us, to the best food I have ever had at a wedding, they truly are the best. If I could get married over and over again, I would do it here every time.
Michelle S
5.0
10/15/2021
Julie and Dennis were so easy and kind to work with! The food was delicious and everything was absolutely perfect! We were so happy with our decision to have both our ceremony and ...
reception here!
Wendy P
5.0
9/29/2021
O’ Brien’s is a wonderful and Dennis was magnificent. This wedding was my daughters dream come true and it went without a hitch.
Dennis kept us informed and made suggestions befo...
re and during the wedding reception that worked. I would recommend this venue to anyone getting married.
The appetizers and dinner had a special touch. Everything was hot and delicious. We used the photo booth and our guests had a blast. We ended the evening with a s’more bar which our friends and family appreciated. Who knew right?
Jeff M
5.0
8/15/2020
5 stars in every aspect
Plenty of room to social distance
Mollie N
5.0
7/13/2020
Wow! I cannot say enough about how great our wedding day turn out because of Dennis O’Brien and his staff!! He delivered exactly as he promised: great food (restaurant quality!), f...
ast service (I swear I looked up once we got our food and everyone else had their food too!), and a great bar! His property is spectacular! So many guests commented on what a neat venue it was! I would recommend this place to anyone!
Lauren J
5.0
10/02/2019
I'm so glad I chose O'Brien's for our ceremony and reception. The space is beautiful and well taken care of. Dennis gave us options for how we wanted the ceremony space set up whic...
h was great! The team was very helpful during day of set up and everything looked perfect! Julie and Dennis are amazing! They made sure everything ran smoothly and that we were happy the entire evening. They even had my back and made sure my voice was heard when I had an unpleasant interaction with the CJ Sound photobooth attendant. They take care of their brides! The food was incredible and the drinks were great!! Several guests said it was the best wedding they had been to and I credit O'Brien's Sleepy Hollow for all the amazing compliments we received! Thank you Julie, Dennis and everyone at O'Brien's for helping make our day absolutely perfect!!
Erika H
5.0
7/12/2019
Erika & Brad S.
We recently had the pleasure of having our June 2019 wedding at O'Brien's Sleepy Hollow and it was absolutely perfect! Dennis and Julie accommodated our every need....
It was a warm and humid day but they made sure we had plenty of shade and fans. That being said, the grounds are breathtaking and our pictures tired out so great!
The food was absolutely inredible. The best prime rib and chicken cordon blue we have ever had!
All in all, we highly recommend O'Briens for your next event!
Thank you Dennis and Julie for the perfect wedding day!!
Angela P
5.0
8/12/2018
We first met Dennis and Julie at a wedding show. O'Brien's was on my list of possible places for our wedding, but once I saw them at the wedding show and got to talk to them I knew...
that was where my wedding was going to be. The facility is beautiful and the staff is wonderful. At our 1st meeting with Dennis he showed us a video of the venue and some photos from past weddings. Obviously we booked with him. That summer we got to be a part of the food tasting so we could decide on food. They had the venue set up as it would be for a wedding. We got to try a salad and were then called by table to get other foods. They also showed how large their portions were. We heard great things about their food but until you actually try it you won't understand how delicious it is. A few months later we met with Laura our event planner through O'Brien's. She was fantastic. She had great advice for what to do. She gave me her phone number and e-mail address to contact her with any questions that came up. Though the months I had MANY questions. She never got upset with me and she was very quick to respond back. At the rehearsal Laura was there and made everything so easy it was over in no time. The day of the wedding Laura was kind enough to put on the groom and groomsmen boutineers. She greeted me in the bridal suite and asked if I needed anything as I prepared to walk down the aisle. My concern after the ceremony was making sure I got their buffalo bites appetizer. I asked Laura if she could put some aside for me and my groom and she said they had staff designated for the bridal party to bring us appetizers so I did not have to worry. Dinner was quickly served to 200 guests. One of the best things about O’Brien’s besides their amazing staff is that they set up all of your decorations as you instruct and tear it all down and box up for you to pick up the next day. I HIGHLY recommend O’Brien’s to anyone who is looking for an outdoor venue!
Cassidy F
5.0
7/17/2018
My husband and I had our Wedding at O'Briens Sleepy Hollow on June 2, 2018. We are SO happy we decided to have our wedding reception here- the venue is absolutely gorgeous, the foo...
d is so delicious with HUGE portion sizes (we had the prime rib and chicken cordon bleu), the staff was pleasant and efficient and the day was coordinated seamlessly. It is easy to see that Dennis and Julie have been in this business a long time- they are very knowledgable, were so accommodating throughout the whole process and made everything leading up to and including our wedding day very easy on us. Julie or one of the staff always had an eye on my husband and I and the wedding party during the reception and was always a step ahead of us when we needed anything. Our family and friends are still talking about how much fun they had, how beautiful the venue was and how delicious the food was! If we had to do it all over again I would pick this venue in a heartbeat! I highly highly recommend others checking out this hidden gem, you will certainly be very happy with what you find.
Aubrey S
5.0
9/16/2017
O'Brien's Sleepy Hollow made the perfect venue for our wedding! They were able to accommodate all of our requests and make our day feel so special to us. We had our ceremony at O...
'Brien's as well, which was great since the guests were able to easily move into cocktail hour and the reception. The entire wedding was breathtaking and our guests all raved that it was one of the best wedding venues they had been to. I would highly recommend O'Brien's Sleepy Hollow for your wedding!
Adam C
5.0
11/14/2016
My wife and I had our wedding at O'Briens on October 15th, 2016. We were so pleased with The venue, staff, Dennis, and Julie. Friends and family are still telling us how much fun t...
hey had at our wedding. We got so lucky on our wedding day with the weather. It was 70 and full sun which is hard to come by in mid October in Buffalo. I know the wedding would have been great even if it rained, but the land surrounding O'Briens is to die for, especially when the sun is shining through the changing leaves of the trees. The creek running right along side of the venue is just the icing on the cake. Our guests loved the scenery and how gorgeous the grounds were. Most people didn't even know O'Briens existed but we heard multiple people say that it had to be one of the best venues when it comes to scenery in all of Buffalo. The food was amazing. People kept telling us how good their food was and the generous serving size. I was most amazed at how fast the food was delivered. We had almost 200 people and almost everyone was served super fast. The staff was great with all this. It's too bad that the wedding went by in a blink of an eye for us, but looking back at our pictures we are so happy we decided to have O'Briens as our venue. Zero complaints and easily a 10/10.
Jenna H
4.0
10/17/2016
Incredible venue for nature lovers, set on Buffalo Creek with gorgeous trees surrounding. O'Brien's is an incredibly beautiful venue, the food was outstanding (we ordered prime rib...
, chicken cordon bleu, and vegetarian lasagna), and the service was great. My only reason for giving a 4 instead of 5 was that it was sometimes hard to get a hold of and/or hear back from the venue to discuss details. Our wedding day itself there was perfect. I had complete trust in them for handling every potentiality on the big day.
Anonymous
5.0
8/28/2016
We couldn't have asked for a better day or a better view. Everyone kept telling us how the food was amazing and how it was the best wedding they ever went to! Dennis and Julie exec...
uted my vision perfectly. They were so helpful and did what I asked, just what a perfect vendor should be!
Allie B
5.0
8/07/2014
I absolutely loved having our wedding at O'Brien's Sleepy Hollow! Dennis and Julie were wonderful to work with. They had the perfect balance of professionalism and a no-pressure,...
relaxed approach to help me plan our wedding. I wanted a venue that would have great food, be beautiful, affordable, and accommodate our guests. I got all of this at O'Brien's. It is clear that they only make high quality food, which I know can sometimes be difficult when feeding a large amount of guests. O'Brien's does a wonderful job at maintaining high quality service and food, even for large crowds. Dennis and Julie are so personable. I always felt like they were putting forth their best efforts to help us have a wonderful wedding. Many of our family members live in the town where O'Brien's is, and many said it was the best wedding they've ever been to. I was a little wary about it being mainly an outdoor venue, but O'Brien's has everything figured out in case of rain (luckily that wasn't an issue for us). We also wanted to have somewhat of a laid back feel and asked for lawn games, and they supplied those! O'Brien's understood what Brad and I were about. It was a great representative of my husband and my relationship.
Brad and Allie
Katie B
5.0
10/14/2008
It was all outside with a huge beautiful tent above us. There was a creek running along side the reception area. There were flowers and trees eveywhere. I would look over and see a...
couple sneaking away for a romantic walk by themselves! It was PERFECT!
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