VANDERBILT MANSION MISSION
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Wedding Ceremonies & Wedding Photography
Locations, Group size and Costs
Due to road construction on Route 9 and structural concerns in the Italian Gardens, no wedding or wedding photography events will be allowed on the grounds of the Vanderbilt Mansion until further notice.
Wedding parties of up to 30 people (including photographer and clergy) will be allowed in the Beatrix Farrand Garden located at Bellefield Mansion; Park Headquarters adjacent to the Home of Franklin Roosevelt NHS. The application charge for this activity is $300.00. Those requesting only wedding photography may bring up to 20 people (including a photographer) the fee is $150.00.
Groups are not given exclusive use of the garden, and no receptions, tents, chairs, props or amplified musical instruments are allowed. The application charges cover all administration and monitoring costs, but do not cover damages incurred as a result of the group’s activities. Charges are only refundable at the superintendent’s discretion, and only if an event is cancelled by the site.
Dates and Times
We begin accepting applications in April for the coming season. Only one event is allowed at a time. Dates may be blocked out due to high visitation, holidays or other special events. Weddings and wedding photography may be held during the months of May through September in the following time periods:
Fridays 5:30pm – 7:00pm
Saturdays 1:00pm - 3:00pm, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Sundays 1:00pm - 3:00pm, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
A completed application and payment for the application charge is required in order to process your request for an event. All applications are processed on a first-come, first-serve basis. Please call the special park use coordinator before applying for more information at 845-229-9380.
NPS Director's Order #53: Special Park Uses
