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Plan the Perfect “10” Fall Wedding at Tarrytown House on 10-10-10

Enchanted date in October still waiting for the perfect couple

Planning the perfect fall wedding? What could be more perfect than the perfect fall date 10/10/10.

Maybe it’s an omen, but October 10, 2010 is still open on the calendar at one of the region’s most picturesque fall wedding spots - The Tarrytown House Estates.

“It’s really a miracle that Oct. 10 is still available given that we are nearly booked for the entire fall, which is such a popular time for weddings here,’’ said Steve Sackman, Regional Director of Sales and Marketing. “I believe in fate and I guess the right couple hasn’t come along yet.’’

Set on 26 acres overlooking the picturesque Hudson River Valley, the Tarrytown House Estate has always been a popular destination for nuptials. Its 19th-century elegance has long suggested an enchanted setting for a “storybook” Hudson Valley wedding.

The hotel is also witnessing more demand for outdoor weddings from April through October. “In fact, we’ve seen about a 25 percent increase in bookings for our Statue Garden, West Terrance and King Mansion Lawn,” said Sackman. “People enjoy the ease of having the wedding and the reception at the same venue, and fall foliage is so spectacular here overlooking the Hudson River.’’

Indoors, the estate’s King Mansion, Biddle Mansion and Mary Duke Ballroom are still the most popular places for wedding receptions. The castle-like Biddle Mansion was once the private home of Mary Duke Biddle of the Duke Tobacco family of North Carolina, hosting various dignitaries, society events, balls and cotillions, as well as thousands of weddings, since 1895.

From its in-house wedding consultant to its executive chef who creates unique menus the Tarrytown House Estate’s seasoned staff will help make any wedding dreams come true. The Estate also offers 212 richly-appointed guest rooms for out-of-town guests. Located just 25 miles from midtown Manhattan, The Tarrytown House offers a spectacular Lower Hudson Valley lodging and meeting facility that blends historical charm with modern conveniences. It features impressive 19th Century mansions, as well as a contemporary atrium-style building that houses conference facilities and guest rooms.

Perfect for business and leisure, The Tarrytown House offers extensive leisure and recreational facilities such as a fitness club, indoor and outdoor swimming pools, and tennis courts. For more information, please contact the Tarrytown House at 1-800-553-8118 or check their Website at www.tarrytownhouseestate.com.

The Tarrytown House Estate and Conference Center is one of more than 30 independent, upscale hotels, resorts and conference centers by Destination Hotels & Resorts, the fourth largest independent hospitality management company in the country.

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