We had an absolutely fantastic experience hosting our rehearsal dinner and welcome reception at the Kimpton Taconic Hotel. We used the Main Ballroom for both events, and the space was perfect for accommodating everything we had planned. We started the evening with drinks on the deck before moving inside for an intimate rehearsal dinner with our immediate family and closest friends in one section of the ballroom. Immediately afterward, the space transitioned seamlessly into our larger welcome reception, with the remainder of the ballroom and outdoor patio accommodating our wedding guests. The layout and flexibility of the space made it ideal for bringing everyone together while still allowing each event to have its own atmosphere.
The food was A+, and all of our guests were thrilled. Day-of service was excellent, with plenty of bar space, efficient food service, and an incredibly attentive staff. Everything ran smoothly throughout the evening. A special thank you to our event coordinator, Natalie, who was outstanding from start to finish. She made the entire planning process extremely easy, working through several iterations of menus and bills with us and remaining flexible with room configurations and backup plans depending on the weather. Her organization, responsiveness, and attention to detail made a huge difference and gave us tremendous confidence heading into the weekend. The location was also perfect, particularly with guests staying at the Kimpton, The Equinox, and Hampton Inn. We held our wedding at Hildene the following day, and the convenience of having the Kimpton as our gathering place the night before was outstanding. Overall, everything was extremely well organized, the space was beautiful, the food and service were excellent, and Natalie and her team absolutely crushed it. We couldn't have asked for a better experience and would give the Kimpton Taconic a 10/10 recommendation for anyone considering hosting a wedding event there!
