The Inn at Erlowest 3178 Lake Shore Dr • Lake George • NY 12845


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Why You'll Love This Place

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  • This remarkably beautiful "castle" is perched on the shores of Lake George. The turn-of-the-century jewel harks back to a bygone era, but has been meticulously updated to provide every essential modern amenity.
  • The waterfront North Pointe ceremony space offers unobstructed lake views, with the dramatic Adirondack Mountains in the distance. Follow your vows with a reception in the striking Grand Ballroom, where guests can step out onto the attached terrace to watch the sun set.
  • Ten luxurious suites, which boast romantic details like period décor, fireplaces, canopied beds, and in-room spa tubs, let you stay over in style.

PRICES: What's this going to cost?

Ceremony Fee
  • $2,800/event
  • The ceremony fee includes chairs, rehearsal, day-of coordination, golf cart transport, setup & breakdown, and a rain plan backup. Tax is additional.

Package Prices
  • $172–322/person
  • Package prices vary depending on:
    • Day of week
    • Time of year
    • Package chosen
  • All packages include:

    • 5-hour premium open bar
    • Stationary and butler-passed hors d'oeuvres
    • Prosecco wedding toast
    • Plated dinner served with wine pour
    • Custom-designed wedding cake
    • Coffee & tea
    • Floor-length linens and napkins
    • Use of the Carriage House dressing suite and Carriage afterparty location
    • Complimentary suite for the couple on the wedding night
Food & Beverage Minimum
  • $14,000–26,000/event
  • Food & Beverage minimum varies depending on:
    • Day of week
    • Time of year
Administrative Fee
  • 23%

COUPLES ARE ASKING: We've got answers

What's included when we book The Inn at Erlowest, and what will we still need to pay for separately?

Wedding packages at The Inn at Erlowest in Lake George, NY, are close to all-inclusive. They cover a 5-hour premium open bar, stationary and butler-passed hors d'oeuvres, a Prosecco toast, a plated dinner with a wine pour, a custom wedding cake, coffee and tea, floor-length linens and napkins, use of the Carriage House and a complimentary suite for the two of you on your wedding night. The $2,800 ceremony fee is separate and covers chairs, your rehearsal, day-of coordination, golf cart transport and setup and breakdown. Tax and a 23% administrative fee are added.

Can we have both our ceremony and reception at The Inn at Erlowest, or will guests need to travel between them?

Yes, everything happens on The Inn at Erlowest's lakefront property. You can marry outdoors at North Pointe, a grass-covered peninsula on Lake George with the Adirondacks behind you, in the covered Courtyard for up to 120 guests, or indoors on the second story. The reception moves to the Grand Ballroom, which holds up to 250 guests and opens onto a terrace for sunset, or to the second-story ballroom for up to 120. The Carriage House works as your dressing suite and afterparty spot.

If we already have vendors we love, can we bring them to The Inn at Erlowest or do we have to use yours?

Catering at The Inn at Erlowest comes from the inn's own kitchen or its preferred list, and the bar is handled in-house, with a 5-hour premium open bar built into every package. For the ceremony, the inn's planning questionnaire asks for your ceremony musician's details, including whether they need tables, chairs or power, and for any structures or decor you're bringing in, so plan to share those with your coordinator ahead of time.

What should we realistically expect to spend on a wedding at The Inn at Erlowest, and is there a minimum?

At The Inn at Erlowest in Lake George, NY, packages run $172–322 per person, and there's a food and beverage minimum of $14,000–26,000 per event. Where you land depends on the day of the week, the time of year and which package you choose. On top of that, the ceremony fee is $2,800 plus tax, and it covers chairs, your rehearsal, day-of coordination, golf cart transport, setup and breakdown and a rain backup plan. A 23% administrative fee applies. Your package already bundles the open bar, dinner, cake and linens, so there's less to price out separately.

Where would our out-of-town guests stay near The Inn at Erlowest, and can you help with a room block?

Your guests can stay right on The Inn at Erlowest's 15-acre lakefront property. The inn has 10 adults-only suites, 5 with fireplaces and 8 with Jacuzzi tubs, and the two of you get a complimentary suite on your wedding night. Families and groups can book the townhouses, villas and cabins at Sun Castle Resort at Erlowest, which welcome kids. Check-in is at 3pm, checkout is 11am at the inn and 10am at Sun Castle, and each suite comes with one reserved parking spot. Wedding guests who aren't staying over park in the ballroom lot facing the lake.

What makes The Inn at Erlowest different from the other venues near it?

The Inn at Erlowest is an 1898 stone castle right on Lake George, so your ceremony can take place on North Pointe, a grass-covered peninsula with lake views and the Adirondacks in the distance. Your guests can stay on site in 10 adults-only castle suites or in the townhouses, villas and cabins at Sun Castle Resort, and the reception is steps away in the Grand Ballroom for up to 250. On-site planners serve as your day-of coordinators, and you can add touches like a Hackercraft wooden boat entrance or a fireworks show.

GUEST COUNT: How many people can we have here? What’s the max capacity?

Indoors Outdoors
Ceremony Seated 150 200
Cocktails, etc. Standing 250 250
Reception Seated 250 0
Meetings Total meeting capacity for this venue is 250.

Venue Info & FAQs

OPTIONS: What kinds of events can we have here?

  • All-Inclusive
  • Outdoor Ceremony
  • Ceremony
  • Wedding Receptions
  • Small Wedding
  • Rehearsal Dinner
  • Special Events / Parties
  • Business Functions / Meetings
  • On-Site Accommodations
  • Late Night

POLICIES: What are the food, alcohol, music, and other rules here?

Price

$$

Catering

In-house
Preferred list

Alcohol

In-house

Amplified Music

Indoors
Outdoors
Some restrictions

Wheelchair Access

Wheelchair accessible

Availability

Year-round, daily.

STYLE: What’s the style and overall vibe of this venue?

Buildings & other settings available:

  • Inn / Lodge
  • Lake
  • Patio / Deck / Terrace
  • Ballroom
  • Historic / Landmark Building

VIEWS: What kind of views does this place have?

Peep the views you’ll enjoy from this venue!

  • Forest / Woods
  • Fountain / Water Feature
  • Lake
  • Landscaped Grounds
  • Mountains
  • Panoramic

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