Weddingbee boards

We looked at the Thayer - it was nice, and they have a few options on venue rooms.  However, it all felt a bit run down to me and the security is a bit of a pain.  We had our wedding across the river from the Thayer at the Garrison and it was just lovely.  they have a highly rated restaurant on premise so the food is delicious, the views are amazing and I looooved the staff.  BUT no hotel on site - just four hotel rooms upstairs.  We had the Thayer and a hotel in fishkill (The Sierra Hotel) for our guests and bussed them to and from the wedding (only 4 people stayed at the Thayer, the rest at the Sierra).

They were both about 15-20 minutes I think.  It is the only real downside to the Garrison, no good, nearby hotel.  The Sierra is new, has really nice reasonably priced rooms, a "lodgy" feel, a ton of suites for families (<$200) and one of the nicest free brunches I have seen.  BUT it is not in a scenic location which is a shame - across from a Wal mart :(  We rented the buses because I couldn't let people enjoy a 4 hour open bar and then drive on strange, curvy, dark roads. 

Yeah, I was also! They have a really nice covered, waterproof area right behind the chairs - it is a patio of sorts, so it still feels outside, but you won't get wet :)  IT is better than most of the indoor backup options I saw (basically you have it in the same room as the reception!)