Wedding Venue Spotlight The Manor House

A wedding venue can shape your entire day, but the best ones actually ask what you need. In this episode of Shoot the Vows, we sit down with Carl Smith, venue manager of The Manor House in Pierpont Manor, NY. From the venue's 1823 origins as a National Historic Site to the 30,000+ sq ft gardens that make it their biggest draw, Carl walks us through what it takes to run a venue that actually listens to the vendors and couples who use it. We're talking about: 🏡 The Manor House's history, from a fishing camp to a National Historic Site 🌿 How the 30,000 sq ft gardens came together over decades 🏛️ Why they added a chapel across the street as a rain plan option 🍽️ Their open vendor policy, and why they also keep a blacklist ❄️ Why AC matters more than couples think for summer weddings 🛏️ Future plans to renovate for on-site lodging 🤝 Why Carl asks vendors for feedback instead of assuming he has it all figured out Whether you're planning your wedding in Upstate New York or just love hearing what goes on behind the scenes at a venue, this episode has something for you. 📍 Connect with The Manor House: Website: https://manorhouse1.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/themanorhouseny 📍 Connect with Shoot the Vows: Website: https://shootthevows.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shootthevows 🎧 Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/shoot-the-vows/id1850468898 🎧 Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5gdQT05rvXeV4dc9cUBSaz