Wedding FAQ’S

Yes, this will alert guests to dress accordingly (i.e., flat or thick heeled shoes for women, shawls, umbrellas etc.).

It is always best and most cost effective to hire a coordinator that has worked in the Westchester area previously because she/he will be most familiar with vendors, hotels, rental companies and logistics.

It is always best and most cost effective to hire a coordinator that has worked in the Westchester area previously because she/he will be most familiar with vendors, hotels, rental companies and logistics.

If your budget does not permit you to hire a coordinator to help with the planning, perhaps you can hire a coordinator to assist on the day of your wedding.

For every wedding, there is an event leader and an assistant who will coordinate the day.

Yes, you can deliver wedding/event related items one week prior to your wedding/event. Please schedule an appointment with Monteverde to drop off these items. Upon your arrival please “check in” with Monteverde’s event staff. They will instruct you where your items will be stored.

All rental deliveries/pick-ups must be coordinated with Monteverde at Oldstone.

Monteverde at Oldstone accepts rental deliveries Monday to Friday between the hours of 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

If there is an event on the day prior or, the day after your wedding/event, rentals will need to be delivered and picked up on the day of your wedding.

We prefer all linens to be delivered as follows: Friday Weddings – Wednesday delivery, Saturday Weddings – Thursday delivery, Sunday Weddings – Friday Delivery. We do not allow our clients to purchase or mail order their own linens and have them shipped to Monteverde without Monteverde Management approval. Monteverde does not have a facility to press linens.

Monteverde at Oldstone is not open on the Mondays following a holiday weekend such as Memorial Day or Labor Day. The rentals that need to be returned will need to be collected on either the night of your wedding/event or, on Tuesday. Due to the holiday weekend, delivery and pick up of your rentals may incur an additional charge.

Monteverde at Oldstone accepts deliveries between the hours of 9:00 a.m. to 4:00p.m. only. Please notify the Monteverde event office of your delivery date/time.

Yes, Monteverde does have Valet Service. Valet Service will begin one hour prior to your ceremony and will continue until the end of your reception

The bride and her bridesmaids are welcome to “check in” at 10:00 a.m. into the Bridal Lounge and salon. Due to fire code regulations, Monteverde only permits a maximum of 20 people on the second floor of the mansion.

The Groom and the groomsmen are welcome to rent one of our guest rooms in the Garden Cottage to get ready, or they can arrive dressed and relax in our bar/bar lounge area. However, if the bridal couple are renting a suite on the second floor of the mansion, the groomsmen are welcome to get ready in the salon.

According to New York State Health and Liquor Laws, the Engager or any of their guests are not permitted to bring in their own food/liquor/beverages into Monteverde. We offer a breakfast menu, lunch menu and a Pre-Ceremony Liquor Menu for purchase. Food platters and beverages are delivered to the mansion’s second floor hallway. If you and your fiancé do not want to see each other prior to the ceremony, Monteverde can deliver food/beverages for the groom/groomsmen to the bar/bar lounge. (Note: Platters cannot be “split” between two locations).

Yes, Monteverde has two golf carts that can transport handicapped guests to the ceremony, cocktail hour and the reception. (Note: Only Monteverde’s staff is permitted to drive the golf carts.)

Monteverde has three designated areas: a) Mansion: to the left of the mansion’s front door on the grass (at the teak table and chairs) b) Tented Pavilion: at the far end of the restroom trailer bordering the parking lot (at the teak table and chairs) c) Garden House: on the grassy area across the driveway from Room #5. Smoking is not permitted anywhere in the mansion, its guest rooms, salons, its attached terraces or in any of our Garden House rooms. Illegal drugs, including marijuana, are strictly prohibited at Monteverde.

Although marijuana is legal in the State of New York, Monteverde is a private property and we do not allow its use on our property. If a guest is using marijuana or any illegal substance on our property they will be directed to leave immediately.

Yes, you are welcome to have a ceremony rehearsal at Monteverde. Generally, ceremony rehearsals are held the day prior to your wedding or on the day of your wedding. If you would like to host your ceremony rehearsal the day prior to your wedding, the time that your ceremony rehearsal will be held is contingent upon if Monteverde is hosting an event on that day. Monteverde will confirm the time of your ceremony rehearsal two months prior to your wedding date. Outdoor ceremony rehearsals are not permitted after sundown.

The Monteverde event leader for your wedding will coordinate your rehearsal.

Yes, Monteverde does encourage guests to arrive 30 minutes prior to the ceremony. For a 5:00 p.m. ceremony start, we suggest that you write, “Ceremony at 4:30 p.m.” on your invitations.

Yes, Monteverde has a portable microphone, stand and amplifier that can be used for the ceremony

Badminton, Volleyball, Croquet, Life size Jenga, Corn Hole, Bocce Ball and Ultimate Frisbee are permitted at Monteverde. Monteverde at Oldstone permits these games to be played on the Southeast Lawn only.

The bridal couple supplies the lawn games, or Monteverde has a rentable lawn game package for $250.

Family, friends, your wedding coordinator. If you are renting lawn games from Monteverde we will set them up.

If your reception is in the tent or in the mansion, you will need to rent tablecloths, napkins and optional chair cushions if you will be using the Chiavari chairs.

The tent is 60’ X 90’, and can seat up to a maximum of 360 guests for dinner and dancing.

Monteverde has 30 – 60” round tables in the tent. 60” round tables seat 8-10 guests.

The dimensions of the dance floor in the tented pavilion are 22’ (x) 27’.

You will need to rent tablecloths, napkins and optional chair cushions for the Chiavari chairs.

Party LTD. – www.partyltd.com – (201) 727-4700. Party LTD does carry specialty linens. Smith Party Rental – www.smithpartyrentals.com- (203) 869-9315 – Ellen The Finishing Touch – www.thefinishingtouchny.com (516) 827-7433 Durant’s Party Rentals – www.durantsparty.com (845) 298-0011 open 7 days

Cartwright and Daughters – www.rentaparty.com – (845) 225-9200 Durant’s Party Rentals – www.durantsparty.com (845) 298-0011 open 7 days Party Time Rentals – www.partytimerentals.com (845) 226-2447

Monteverde’s event team will assist the bride and groom in ordering the linens. Linen orders can be placed once Monteverde has received a completed linen requisition form from the bridal couple.

It is best to rent all rentals from one company. However, if more than one company is used, either your wedding coordinator or Monteverde’s event team will separate your rentals by rental-company and will assign each rental company with a different location on the estate to collect their rentals.

Yes, you can host an After Party at Monteverde for a minimum of 30 guests. An After Party at Monteverde must not exceed a two-hour period and must not end later than 1:00 a.m. If you are serving alcohol, wine or beer at an After Party, food must be served. Monteverde offers After Party food and liquor packages for purchase.

The engager is required to hire one security guard for every 15 guests attending the After Party. Payment for the security guards is the responsibility of the Engager. Monteverde will invoice the Engager for the cost of the security guards.

New York State Liquor Authority requires that all liquor be served by Monteverde’s licensed bartender only. No Exceptions. Monteverde does not permit the Engager or your guests to “self-pour” liquor at any time.

Only Monteverde Restaurant can supply the liquor and food for an After Party or any event at Monteverde.

If your After Party is to be outdoors at Monteverde, due to town noise ordinances, music must be soft (i.e., an acoustic guitar, small jazz combo or an IPOD).

If you plan to use an IPOD for your After Party, remember to bring speakers

All payments for the After Party are due with your final site fee payment to Monteverde. This payment is due three weeks prior to your wedding/event.

Although we will discuss the rain option the week prior, the final decision must be made by 1:00 pm on your wedding day.

Although we love them, pets are not allowed at Monteverde. Monteverde follows the guidelines for service animals under the ADA. Emotional Support Animals or Comfort Animals are not considered service animals under the ADA guidelines and are therefore not permitted. We also do not allow pets to be left in guests vehicles while attending the wedding or for overnight stays.

The Town of Cortlandt Manor has deemed that fireworks at Monteverde are unsafe and therefore not allowed.

In order to rent rooms, you must rent all rooms for us to open the inn.

The Mansion:

The Van Cortlandt Suite – (King size bed) accommodates 2 guests. The Ludlow Suite – (King size bed and a trundle bed) accommodates 4 guests. The Hope Latham Guest Room – (Queen size bed) accommodates 2 guests, hall bath.

The Garden House:

6 guest rooms (Queen size beds) –Each room accommodates 2 guests and have private bathrooms.

Please contact our office between the hours of 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday – Friday by phone at: 914-737-6555 to make a room reservation. Payment is made in full by credit card when the room is reserved.

If there is not a wedding/event the day prior, all guests can “check into” the guest rooms at 2:00 p.m.

If there is an event/wedding the day prior, the “check in” for guest rooms is at 3:00 p.m.

Check out is promptly at 11:00 a.m. (no exceptions). If guests wish to remain in their rooms beyond 11:00 a.m., their credit cards will be charged accordingly.