The View on the Hudson

attendant who helped sew a friends dress. People did not stop speaking about how great the drinks were, and how amazing the food was. Cocktail hour was an abundance of delicious food. The venue itself is gorgeous and doesn’t need much to make it beautiful. Our bridal attendant, Lupita, was so kind, was constantly giving us drinks, food, water, carried my dress too and from and helped gather our belongings at night. This kindness stems from the top, as the owners were frequently there. I had a last minute request on linens and they made it happen for us. If I could give them 100 stars I would! Thank you to everyone at The View. - Rick & Amanda

"initial contract" double booked the main room for a bigger party and we would have to be moved upstairs. We found out in January 2022 and was fit to be tied. We immediately started looking at different venues as we no longer felt valued at the original venue. We met with Rich two days later and had the date open, which was a blessing in disguise! We were so happy with the venue, the staff and the attention to detail but also attention to us that day. They really do make you feel like royalty, continuously asking if we need anything, what else can we get you - without being pushy!! The food was incredible, the views are fabulous and I have to say, we received multiple Christmas cards from family members that took pictures on the patio! I would definitely recommend this venue. I wish there was a food tasting available but Rich reassured us that we should not worry and we definitely were at ease after the amazing cocktail hour display and dinner options. Everything was fantastic and we would definitely recommend for a wedding!

When we said we wanted to bring in our own cake, amazingly we got another station during the cocktail hour in return. The view of the river and bridge is breathtaking, and the food is delicious (and plentiful, with the cocktail hour being amazingly stocked). Rich and Victor helped our day run smoothly, and we really didn't have to worry about anything except for getting married.

ey spent here is off the charts. We were supposed to be married here in May of 2020. Rich was beyond helpful in getting us rescheduled and working things out so we didn't have to exceed our original budget and took such great care shepherding us through everything. I can't say enough.

omsmen actually split his pants right before the ceremony and they were able to get him an extra pair. We also had some COVID concerns and Victor and Rich we're able to make some fair accomodations at the last second to help us out. The food was raved about, and the actual care of us as a couple and of our guests was high quality.

ts continue to rave about the food and the venue. Victor was easy to work with and was superb directing his staff on our wedding day, making sure everything went smoothly. The View is truly a special place and the staff there is simply incredible.

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you kidding me ?? Aside from the fact that it seemed like ALL drinks were watered down, and putting cheap alcohol in premium bottles. THAT IS AGAINST THE LAW Music way too loud food was ok. Vegetables practically raw. Viennese hour consisted of what appeared and tasted like it was brought at Costco’s!! My sister paid an enormous amount of money for a second class venue. I would stay away and save your money

! We worked with Vincent who was always professional, responsive and flexible. He never tried to oversell anything, and worked with us on everything. When we were faced with having to postpone our wedding, he was nothing short of amazing. They were flexible and never charged us any extra fees for having to reschedule. Then when we were faced with having to downsize our guest list, they were reasonable and continued to work with us. That’s all you could have hoped for during these covid times. The night of our wedding - we finally got to have our 50 person wedding. We all felt safe - servers were prepared/ followed guidelines. Venue was beautiful, food was great. Cocktail hour was a bit different (smaller & more passed foods than “buffet”) but everyone was impressed with the food still! I would absolutely recommend hosting any event here and I cannot wait to host another event here.

le. There was horrible communication on there part, if we didn't reach out to them we would still be waiting. Unfortunately, because of the restrictions in place they were only able to accommodate a 50 person wedding. Because of this, my wife and I were forced to cancel our wedding. When we started talking about a refund it fell on deaf ears as they said they will not be doing any refunds. I expressed that we understand that times are hard for everyone and we would be willing to work something out that would pay us back but not immediately or all in one payment. They again said they would get back to us and never did. After numerous attempts to mitigate a plan that would work for both of us they still refused to work anything out or return calls or emails. This has been a complete nightmare of an experience. What they are doing is criminal and immorally wrong.

wner!! VERY DISHEARTENING AND PATHETIC!!! CROOKS! ROBBED THEM! A wedding is suppose to be a happy time they could have least refunded half the deposit!! Where is the management?!?!

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to 10/16/20 (in the beginning of February/ March we thought it'd be over by then - little did we know). As October approached, we were informed NY laws were only allowing 50 guests to attend gatherings. We spoke with Vincent and Richard over the phone on many occasions explaining our concerns. Our contract required a minimum of 140 guests to attend, and that's what we wanted pre-covid. We made the hard decision to have a small elopement, and because the contract could not be fulfilled on their end, asked for our money back ..$7,500!!! We were only allowed to speak to Richard or Vincent when we called. We asked for the owners name, but they always stated that we had to go through them and they would relay the message to the owner. The $7,500 included our deposit as well as an installment 6 months after we signed the contract. We sent certified mail with a formal letter requesting our money back. When we called to confirm they received our letter they said they had, but about a week later our certified mail was sent back to us in the mail unopened. Our agreed upon wedding date has now passed and we have had to call everytime to follow up. We are always told they will "speak with the owner and get back to us," however, we have never once received a call or email to follow up. My husband went as far as sending an email pleading that we don't need all the money back at once if they cannot afford it, and we would be willing to get paid back in increments, to which we never received a reply (Vincent had recommended doing so, so he could "show the owner the email"). This entire situation has left my husband and I with so much stress. This was our hard earned money we had been saving for our special day. I am a RN living in South Florida, who has been taking care of covid patients since the shutdown in March! The emotional strain i have endured these past 8 months has been exacerbated by this financial situation we have been placed in. My husband and I have so much sympathy for small businesses during this time, but we feel as though the View on the Hudson is taking advantage of us, and I'm sure many other people that had to cancel their celebrations. If you or anyone you know is inquiring on an event hosted by this venue I would share this review to inform them on the integrity of the owner of this establishment.

n from the front door we knew we had found something special. The layout was open and refined allowing only one wedding to occur at a time. The cocktail room was beautiful and provided breathtaking wall to wall window views onto the Hudson River with the “Tappan Zee” Bridge in the background. Outside the cocktail room was a patio with a riverfront promenade. The ballroom was an equally impressive octagon shaped room with views of the palisades and waterfront. We could immediately visualize how these spaces would provide us with a stand-out reception. Rich was wonderful to work with. We met and followed up with him multiple times and he always made time for us. He is a true professional. He knows the business, he knows the food, and he knows what works and what probably doesn’t. He is aware of and prepared for all of the nuances which can make or break the flow and timing of a wedding day making sure every second is maximized for the best experience possible. We feel truly lucky to have worked with him. It was also really important to us that our guests were served top notch food and the The View did not disappoint. The cocktail hour exceeded our expectations and provided a beautiful display with many exceptional food stations – they even had a monogramed ice luge with cucumber shot glasses which was definitely a wow. The entrees, cake, and desserts were all phenomenal. The Maître d’ and his team provided our guests with top-class service. Countless guests commented that it was the best wedding they had attended. Our big day went off without a hitch from start to finish. The dance floor was always full and we had the time of our lives. Everything was perfect and we will treasure the day forever. We enthusiastically recommend Rich and his team at the View on the Hudson.

ur contract to the day of our wedding was amazing. There was always someone available to speak with, especially when you are stressing about planning your wedding. If we could go back to our day and replay it over and over we would!

and I were treated like royalty all throughout our event. Our guests were blown away by the scenery and the food at this venue. The flexibility that they showed my wife and I was unbelievable and we are so thankful that they followed through with all of our requests, and even upgrades that were promised to us by an old employee who originally helped us book the venue. The grounds are impeccable and the food was absolutely fantastic. They use a particular bakery for the wedding cake and it was just as spectacular. If you are looking for a venue for any occasion, you would really be doing yourself a disservice by not looking at The View on the Hudson.

eed to worry about a thing. Our rehearsal was simple and just what we needed for our bridal party (Rich walked everyone through it). On the day of, everyone was supportive to the point that Rich even helped fix my veil because our bridal attendant was doing other necessary things. Our cocktail hour was fantastic, people ate more than they could have imagined at it and the presentation was great. The food was great (even though we ate our dinner the next day-- thankful for our maitre d who put it aside for us)! The set up of tables, photo booth, cake, memory table, etc. was exactly where we wanted. The waitstaff and bartenders were attentive to needs along with all the other staff members. Andrew, who helped set up the photo booth for us was also super helpful and made sure we received our flash drives. The venue itself is gorgeous and only one event at a time which was a huge selling point for us! It is right on the water and although the grass looks like a small spot to fit so many people, it totally works. The planning process was seamless, there were constant reminders and Rich and Vincent were always available to answer questions! Thanks to the staff at The View, my husband and I had the best day of our lives.

he View. After initially contacting The View to inquire about date availability, Rich and Vince were with us every step of the way. My husband and I planned our wedding in three months, which definitely meant we needed to move quickly. After booking our venue in June for our October 5th wedding, I was in consistent contact with Rich and Vince. They were always available to answer my (many) questions and to help guide me. My husband and I had a daytime wedding, 12-4:30, with an outdoor ceremony right along the river. The outside setup was SO lovely and went SO smoothly. Our maitre d' assisted us the day of, along with my bridal attendant. They made sure we were where we needed to be at all times and were very kind and helpful. We had a buffet lunch- the food was so delicious. I cannot stress that enough. I was so happy with our choices and Rich made sure there were more than enough options for our guests. The cake, which was part of our package and made by Palermo's Bakery, was the most delicious cake I have ever had. Plus, it was beautiful. Overall, we could not have chosen a better venue. The fact that October 5th also happened to be a sunny, cloudless, absolutely perfect early fall day, just added to it. The View is simply elegant, and classy- from the beautiful marble floors to the crystal chandeliers, the bridal suite with the balcony overlooking the Hudson. I mean... it was just absolutely incredible. Rich, Vince and the entire staff made our day better than I could have even imagined! Thank you so much!!

the venue is beautiful. As soon as our guests arrived, they were greeted with smiles and a glass of champagne accompanied by the amazing breathtaking views of the venue. My guests raved about everything! The cocktail hour food and drinks were delicious and plentiful. We had about five different stations in the cocktail hour alone, ranging from Italian, to Chinese, to seafood and a potato station, among others! Our guests were impressed with how delicious everything was (which isn’t usually the case at weddings), and still today- two weeks later, they’re still talking about it when we see them! My bridal party had two different bridal suites, one for the bridesmaids (which has a beautiful balcony facing the river view) and one for the groomsmen. The servers were extremely helpful and consistently catering to all of our immediate needs. I, as the bride, was assigned my own bridal attendant; and she was amazing! She provided my husband and I with food at our bridal suite and followed us around while we took pictures so that she could help me with my dress at all time (truly, I loved her!) The View is packed with picturesque settings. The different chandeliers provided for such beautiful pictures! The venue has recently been renovated and it is more gorgeous than ever. Finally, Vincent and the entire team were amazing to work with! Vincent was supportive, understanding, and attentive to our specific requests. He worked with our schedule and was always quick to respond to our emails and phone calls. He always greeted us with a smile and truly made us feel like we are a part of The View’s family. I felt supported and comfortable through the entire wedding planning process. I am so grateful to the entire staff of The View for making our wedding day truly amazing and unforgettable for my husband and I and certainly for all of our guests. On one particular day when Vincent was off, Rich was also extremely knowledgeable and helpful. Their entire team is accommodating, supportive and truly great to work with. I recommend Vincent, Rich, and the entire staff! If we had to do it all over again, there is NO OTHER place we would ever choose. I am so glad this was our choice!