Weddings at OswegatchieAny Questions? Call (315) 346-1222 and ask for William.
Oswegatchie is, first and foremost, a summer camp that supports thousands of youth. From time to time, we can fit a wedding into our schedule. We do weddings as fundraising events to help support our mission. |
Classic Adirondack Wedding Idea!
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1. The Everyday Wedding - A simple “pop-up” ceremony for couples who want to keep things effortless. Just arrive, exchange vows, and depart.
The price for our 2026 Reception Dinner is $70 per person. This includes a cocktail hour & the main meal. For this price, we will have the dining hall prepped, assist with decorating, provide service staff, and handle cleanup. Couples get to choose two meats, two vegetables, one potato dish, and one pasta dish. When you're ready to book your event, a menu will be made available for selection. See menu options by clicking here. The cocktail hour includes Croghan Bologna, local cheese curd, cheeses, crackers, fresh fruit, and vegetables with dip. Beverages include iced water, iced tea, and lemonade.
- Inclusions: Photo-ready location prepared by Oswegatchie staff
- Cost: Suggested $100 donation
- Notes: No chairs or decorations provided; guests stand for the ceremony
- Inclusions: Chairs set up by staff, welcoming ceremony space at the Commons Area (Long Pond) or Pavilion
- Cost: $1,000 (payment due at reservation)
- Notes: Ceremony only; groups may be onsite elsewhere; depart after photos
- Inclusions: Getman Lodge, bathhouse, two cabins (“Brown & Green”), RV spots; 48-hour rental window for setup, ceremony, and reception
- Capacity: Best for 100 guests effectively
- Cost: $4,000 (deposit $2,000 due at reservation)
- Notes: Oswegatchie does not cater to this location; limited lodging; cleanup is your responsibility; other groups may be on-site
- Inclusions: Ceremony overlooking the pond, reception meal in Sentinel Hall, 4–6 hour event duration
- Cost: Typical $7,000 (includes $1,000 facility rental fee; deposit $2,000 due at reservation; full payment due 24 hours before ceremony)
- Notes: Best with limited alcohol as all guests are leaving; other groups may be on-site
- Inclusions: Exclusive use of Oswegatchie, including lodges, cabins, and campsites, Friday arrival and rehearsal dinner, Saturday ceremony and reception, Sunday departure by noon; lodging provided based on seasonal availability
- Capacity: Sentinel Hall can accommodate 300 guests in the main room.
- Cost: $15,000–$20,000 (deposit $5,000 due at reservation; full payment due Friday of wedding weekend)
- Notes: Exclusivity ensures no other groups on-site
The price for our 2026 Reception Dinner is $70 per person. This includes a cocktail hour & the main meal. For this price, we will have the dining hall prepped, assist with decorating, provide service staff, and handle cleanup. Couples get to choose two meats, two vegetables, one potato dish, and one pasta dish. When you're ready to book your event, a menu will be made available for selection. See menu options by clicking here. The cocktail hour includes Croghan Bologna, local cheese curd, cheeses, crackers, fresh fruit, and vegetables with dip. Beverages include iced water, iced tea, and lemonade.
Want something different? Any Questions? Call (315) 346-1222 and ask for William.
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Sample Budget Cost of the Excelsior Package (2026)
Sentinel Hall Rental $5,000 All Lodging Rentals $5,000 (includes exclusivity fee) Friday Rehearsal Dinner $20-$35 x 20 ppl min = $400 - $700 Saturday Brunch $20.00 x 50ppl min = $1,000 Reception Dinner (2026 Rate) $70.00 x 100ppl min = $7,000 Sunday Pancake Breakfast $15.00 x 50ppl min= $600 Total Cost Minimum $19,000 
A wedding overlooking Long Pond!
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Sample Schedule for an Excelsior Wedding
Friday 10:00 AM: Arrival of family and begin to settle into Spend the day prepping in Sentinel Hall. 5:00 PM: Wedding Rehearsal in Commons Area 6:00 PM: Rehearsal Dinner in Chapin Hall 7:00 PM: Social Time Saturday 9 - 11 AM: Breakfast Brunch in Chapin Hall 11 AM: Final decorations to the dining hall? You set the "Ceremony Timing," and the rest of the day is adjusted accordingly. 4-5 PM- Cocktail Reception Drinks on the Porch 5:00 PM: Reception begins at Sentinel Hall 5:05 PM: Intros, Speeches, & Toasts 5:15 PM: Reception Meal Served Buffet style 6:00 PM: Wedding Celebrations 8:00 PM: Campfires lit Party ends when it ends! Sunday 8:00 AM: Coffee in Sentinel 9:00 AM: Pancake Breakfast in Chapin Hall Noon: All Guests Departed |
For Frequently Asked Questions
When can we do the tour? Call us and ask for William.
How do we know what dates are available? Complete the form above, and William will reach out to you asap.
Bedding? Oswegatchie does not provide bedding or towels. As a summer camp and facility that caters to youth, this is how we keep costs low for them. You will need to communicate this to guests, and they will need to bring their own.
What are the food options? Click for a sample menu and meals you want to consider for a weekend event.
How many wedding guests can Oswegatchie hold? The main room of Sentinel Hall can hold 300 people using our 8-seat rectangular tables. Additionally, the second room, known as the Chapin Room, can accommodate up to 120 people at 6-seat round tables. This would bring our maximum capacity for Sentinel Hall to 420 people.
How many overnight wedding guests can Oswegatchie hold? When using the two main lodges, seven rustic cabins, RV spots, and campsite cabins, an estimated 150 adults could stay overnight. This is more dependent on the time of year and the weather conditions.
Other local accommodations? There are a variety of Airbnbs in the Croghan area, two motels near Lowville, and plenty of lodging in Watertown, 1 hour away.
What about alcohol? Oswegatchie does not have a liquor license. If you wish to have alcohol at your event, you will need to purchase it and provide it for your guests at no fee. Oswegatchie staff will help set this out and maintain the inventory. We recommend beer and wine only, but we can discuss ways for you to have a mixed drink available. Talk with William early in the planning process about alcohol.
Children's Meal Rates? Children under 5 are free, children 6-10 are ½ price, and youth aged 11 and up will be charged as an adult.
Cake? Oswegatchie does not provide cake. We can help serve it. Most couples have been switching to cupcakes or cookies because they're easier to portion and transport.
Decorations? Most couples fast-track the decorations as soon as they get here. You will be responsible for setting up and taking down decorations. Oswegatchie will not provide any tools or decorations. We do not allow nails or tacks in the new dining hall. Tents and other rental features may be set up accordingly. If you wish to have cloth table coverings and napkins, you must provide them. We have worked with Party Rentals of Watertown, NY.
Decoration Tips? The new trend for weddings is to buy decorations from other weddings online or resell your decorations afterward to recoup expenses. This smart move allows you to save hundreds of dollars. The dining hall tables already look great. Keep set-up to a minimum.
No Candles or Open Flames? No open flames for decorations; however, floating candles in water are acceptable. Torches are not allowed due to all the tinder in the forest. We do provide campfires.
What does Oswegatchie not provide? Oswegatchie does not offer bedding, music, officiant, flowers, photography, or cake.
Do you have a list of local vendors? We are working on it.
Do you have any extras or add-ons for additional services? Yes, Click Here to Learn More.
Does Oswegatchie have linens? Oswegatchie does not have linens. You have to provide your own.
Does Oswegatchie provide ice? Yes, we have two ice machines and will supply ice.
Cell Service and Wifi? We lose cell service 6 miles before arriving at the camp. Yes, we have Wi-Fi and high-speed internet. Most people use wifi calling when on-site.
What do you have for seating? Oswegatchie has 150 black folding banquet chairs and 150 two-seater wooden benches. We can use either in the dining hall or for a ceremony. Depending on the situation, we can discuss more chairs for excelsior or event weddings only.
Can guests use the kitchen to make anything? When booking, if you rent Sutliff, Foster, or take the Excelsior package, you will have access to our secondary kitchens. Foster is more residential, but Sutlff is a more professional kitchen.
Can we do fireworks? We only allow professional fireworks for weddings. There is too much tinder in the surrounding forests to be left to amateurs. We recommend the "American Firework Displays, LLC". They did a 2025 show here, and it was awesome.
Do we have to take all of the items in the Excelsior Package? No, you can choose other ways to accomplish the rehearsal dinner and breakfasts. Talk with William about working out other options.
Any discounted times of year? If you are interested in December 1st - 23rd, we may be able to work something out.
When can we do the tour? Call us and ask for William.
How do we know what dates are available? Complete the form above, and William will reach out to you asap.
Bedding? Oswegatchie does not provide bedding or towels. As a summer camp and facility that caters to youth, this is how we keep costs low for them. You will need to communicate this to guests, and they will need to bring their own.
What are the food options? Click for a sample menu and meals you want to consider for a weekend event.
How many wedding guests can Oswegatchie hold? The main room of Sentinel Hall can hold 300 people using our 8-seat rectangular tables. Additionally, the second room, known as the Chapin Room, can accommodate up to 120 people at 6-seat round tables. This would bring our maximum capacity for Sentinel Hall to 420 people.
How many overnight wedding guests can Oswegatchie hold? When using the two main lodges, seven rustic cabins, RV spots, and campsite cabins, an estimated 150 adults could stay overnight. This is more dependent on the time of year and the weather conditions.
Other local accommodations? There are a variety of Airbnbs in the Croghan area, two motels near Lowville, and plenty of lodging in Watertown, 1 hour away.
What about alcohol? Oswegatchie does not have a liquor license. If you wish to have alcohol at your event, you will need to purchase it and provide it for your guests at no fee. Oswegatchie staff will help set this out and maintain the inventory. We recommend beer and wine only, but we can discuss ways for you to have a mixed drink available. Talk with William early in the planning process about alcohol.
Children's Meal Rates? Children under 5 are free, children 6-10 are ½ price, and youth aged 11 and up will be charged as an adult.
Cake? Oswegatchie does not provide cake. We can help serve it. Most couples have been switching to cupcakes or cookies because they're easier to portion and transport.
Decorations? Most couples fast-track the decorations as soon as they get here. You will be responsible for setting up and taking down decorations. Oswegatchie will not provide any tools or decorations. We do not allow nails or tacks in the new dining hall. Tents and other rental features may be set up accordingly. If you wish to have cloth table coverings and napkins, you must provide them. We have worked with Party Rentals of Watertown, NY.
Decoration Tips? The new trend for weddings is to buy decorations from other weddings online or resell your decorations afterward to recoup expenses. This smart move allows you to save hundreds of dollars. The dining hall tables already look great. Keep set-up to a minimum.
No Candles or Open Flames? No open flames for decorations; however, floating candles in water are acceptable. Torches are not allowed due to all the tinder in the forest. We do provide campfires.
What does Oswegatchie not provide? Oswegatchie does not offer bedding, music, officiant, flowers, photography, or cake.
Do you have a list of local vendors? We are working on it.
Do you have any extras or add-ons for additional services? Yes, Click Here to Learn More.
Does Oswegatchie have linens? Oswegatchie does not have linens. You have to provide your own.
Does Oswegatchie provide ice? Yes, we have two ice machines and will supply ice.
Cell Service and Wifi? We lose cell service 6 miles before arriving at the camp. Yes, we have Wi-Fi and high-speed internet. Most people use wifi calling when on-site.
What do you have for seating? Oswegatchie has 150 black folding banquet chairs and 150 two-seater wooden benches. We can use either in the dining hall or for a ceremony. Depending on the situation, we can discuss more chairs for excelsior or event weddings only.
Can guests use the kitchen to make anything? When booking, if you rent Sutliff, Foster, or take the Excelsior package, you will have access to our secondary kitchens. Foster is more residential, but Sutlff is a more professional kitchen.
Can we do fireworks? We only allow professional fireworks for weddings. There is too much tinder in the surrounding forests to be left to amateurs. We recommend the "American Firework Displays, LLC". They did a 2025 show here, and it was awesome.
Do we have to take all of the items in the Excelsior Package? No, you can choose other ways to accomplish the rehearsal dinner and breakfasts. Talk with William about working out other options.
Any discounted times of year? If you are interested in December 1st - 23rd, we may be able to work something out.
