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About this vendor
Chautauqua Institution has everything a couple needs for a perfect wedding in one place… one 750 acre place!
Chautauqua Institution was founded in 1874 and hosts a 9 week summer season from late June through late August.
Chautauqua weddings take place during the pre and post seasons which include May, early June, September and October. You can rely on the Athenaeum Hotel’s professional staff and impeccable service to assist in taking care of every detail for you and your family— from room reservations to dinner menus, rehearsal dinners to next day brunches.
We are dedicated to making your wedding a beautiful occasion that you and your guests will cherish forever.
Amenities + details
Covered Outdoors Space
Dressing Room
Handicap Accessible
Indoor Event Space
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
Settings
- Backyard
- Ballroom
- Beach
- Waterfront
- Garden
- Historic Venue
Venue Service Offerings
- Bar & Drinks
- Cakes & Desserts
- Destination Weddings
- Destination Wedding Packages
- Destination Wedding Planning
- Food & Catering
Reviews
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5
out of 5.05 reviews
My husband an I got married here on 10/13/18. The event planner, Carrie, was extremely helpful with everything to make wedding planning the easiest thing ever. We live in Pittsburg...
h, but loved the idea of the option for an outdoor catholic ceremony and the entire weekend being in one place. From the moment we arrived on Thursday morning to when we left on Sunday afternoon, the staff from the hotel were so friendly and helpful. Our guests have still not stopped commenting about how amazing they were. This place was truly perfect for our wedding weekend and it is highly recommended!
This was the PERFECT venue for our wedding. Carrie Gifford and her staff went above and beyond to make everything unforgettable and truly perfect. I cannot recommend Carrie and T...
he Athenaeum enough. I would give 1000 stars if I could... Unbelievable night and memories.
We really could not have asked for more. Not only were our guests able to stay at the hotel for a very reasonable rate, but the reception and cocktail hour were incredible. Carly...
and the staff truly went above and beyond in every way. (she brought her espresso machine from HOME to make my favorite cocktail while I relaxed before we were introduced!!) The views from the hotel are unmatched. Every guest had an amazing time. For our sit down dinner, everyone was served within minutes, and the food was outstanding. Carly and her team made our wedding vision come to life better than we could have ever asked for. I would HIGHLY recommend the Athenaeum Hotel as a wedding venue and can not thank them enough for their hard work. From the beginning of the planning process, Carly was patient, attentive, and always quick to respond to any phone calls and emails. The entire staff was so incredibly helpful and we are so appreciative.
It was a true fairytale wedding! Loved the staff and the location. A dream wedding. Wouldn't change a thing!
If you are looking for a venue where everything is in one place, this is the place for you! The ceremony, reception, and hotel where almost everyone stayed were all within a 1 mil...
e radius. At the end of the night, most guests just had to walk up a flight of stairs to their rooms. Numerous guests commented how “this is the way to have a wedding,” because everything was so convenient. Carly and the other staff at the hotel took care of everything once we arrived and we did not have to worry about anything the day of the wedding. Here are a few specifics from our event:
1) The staff members were wonderful and easy to work with – they helped all of our guests get to where they needed to be
2) When we arrived the day before the wedding with all of our wedding things, we unloaded the car and told Carly whether it was for the ceremony or the reception and where we planned for it to be. Carly and her team took it from there – and everything looked perfect.
3) Carly took care of all the small details I had overlooked. For our guestbook, we had a picture frame with a matt to be signed but I completely forgot to bring a picture to put in as a placeholder. Luckily, Carly went ahead and printed one of our pictures from our wedding website. It was incredibly thoughtful.
4) The room I had initially picked to get ready in was too small for the 8 of us and a hairstylist – which I did not realize until the morning of the wedding. The Athenaeum staff, without missing a beat, allowed us to get ready in the Annex – a huge space that was perfect for a large bridal party.
5) The Hall of Philosophy is an incredibly beautiful setting for a wedding ceremony. We received numerous compliments from our guests. During the rehearsal, there were benches set up along the front that we did not like, but once we asked Carly what we could do to move them, she took care of everything.
6) After the open bar closed at 11, the staff allowed us to continue the festivities in the parlor until 2am.
7) At the end of the night, the staff locked up all of our gifts, so we could pick them up the next morning. It was great that no one from the wedding party had to worry about picking everything up at the end of the night.
We loved every minute we were at the Athenaeum and would highly recommend it to anyone who might be considering it.
Contact
1 Ames Ave, Chautauqua, NY
The Athenaeum Hotel at Chautauqua Institution