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Verified reviews from real couples
The Eldred Preserve
Your Nest In The Catskills
Holds ceremonies and receptions
We couldn’t be happier with our decision to host our wedding at The Eldred Preserve. The venue itself is a perfect blend of modern sophistication and natural beauty, which was exactly the vibe we were going for.
A massive thank you to Curtis and Matthew who were incredibly professional, responsive, and thoughtful throughout the entire process. They went above and beyond to customize elements of our day, making it feel uniquely ours. One of the highlights was the dessert spread, which included authentic Hungarian, Egyptian, and Colombian desserts made buy their in-house team. It meant the world to us and our families.
For our ceremony, we had to pivot to the covered ceremony option, which ended up being great with the view of the preserve behind us. And as soon as the weather cleared up, the staff seamlessly opened up the cocktail hour venue into an incredible open-air area.
The only minor downside is that the boutique hotel rooms on-site were a bit pricey, which unfortunately prevented more of our guests from staying right on property.
Ultimately, our wedding was a dream. We loved every single moment of our experience at The Eldred Preserve and would do it all over again! Highly recommend.
We had our wedding at the Eldred Preserve in October 2025 and it was truly the best day ever! Matt & Curtis are the dream team and made sure our day was perfect. They went above and beyond to make our vision come to life. They were very responsive to all of our emails and were always willing to hop on a call to discuss the details as we were planning. One thing we were worried about was the space in the reception room because we had a 10 piece band and we were at the higher end of the guest count. Matt was able to create multiple floor plan options for us to review and the space set up was perfect. The food was honestly some of the best wedding food we have ever had. The Eldred Preserve grounds are stunning and the hotel is gorgeous. My guests could not believe how beautiful the place was. There is a big lake in the back where we were chauffeured around in a golf cart to take some of our wedding photos. Our guests also enjoyed the lake where they could kayak, walk around the paths, paddle boat and more. The breakfast in the morning is also delicious. Irvin, who runs the hotel, was amazing and worked with us to make sure all of our guests were able to get rooms. The Eldred Preserve is a one stop shop for a wedding and has everything you could possibly imagine to complete your wedding day. We also had our rehearsal dinner/welcome party the night before at the Pergola which is also one of their many nice event spaces. The pergola is outdoors, but has heaters. We were very comfortable on a chilly October night under the pergola. There is also a fire pit nearby that my guests very much enjoyed during our welcome party. Overall, I could not imagine a more perfect venue for our special day.
Meet the team
- Curtis StedmanDirector of SalesCurtis Stedman is a thoughtful, hands-on wedding partner who believes every celebration should feel seamless, personal, and genuinely joyful. Known for his calm leadership, creative problem-solving, and hospitality-first mindset, Curtis guides couples through the planning process with clarity, care, and collaboration. He takes the time to understand each couple’s vision—then brings it to life with impeccable organization, warm communication, and an eye for memorable details. Whether you’re dreaming of an intimate gathering or a grand weekend experience, Curtis works as an extension of your team, ensuring you can stay fully present while your wedding unfolds beautifully around you. Couples choose to work with him not just for his expertise, but for the trust, ease, and confidence he creates every step of the way.
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