What was once an abandon church in a small rural community near Saratoga Springs, New York has become a summer destination for brides.
Located in the foot hills of the Adirondack Mountains, this serene country chapel offers the perfect setting for a romantic wedding. Wendy Lyon, the Executive Director began her business, A Wedding in the Country, after purchasing the abandoned church in 1992. She wanted to provide a service to brides that was not available anywhere in the area. A Wedding in the Country is now a thriving wedding chapel that attracts brides from all over the country.
Most brides are working full time and don't have a great deal of time to devote to planning a wedding. Along with providing a historic site for a wedding, it's Wendy's goal to save the bride time and money by suggesting money saving tips and recommending the area's most respected wedding professionals.
A Wedding in the Country is located in the former East Galway Methodist-Episcopal Church which was built in 1859. The history of the church can be directly traced back to the original founder of the Methodist Church, Reverend John Wesley.
Restoration of the church to it's former glory took 2 years of work but now hosts weddings with couples from all across America.
The chapel is located 10 miles from Saratoga Springs, New York. Historically, Saratoga Springs has been revered for the healing powers of the nearby mineral springs, located within Saratoga Spa State Park. The spas brought the elite of American society and their wealth to Saratoga Springs. The area is now known for horse racing that developed as a past time. Local attractions include, the Saratoga Race Course, the National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame, and the Saratoga Harness Hall of Fame and Museum. Other local attractions include, the Lake George Opera Festival, the National Museum of Dance, and Saratoga National Historic Park and the Saratoga Performing Arts Center.
For further information about this historic site for your wedding, you can contact Wendy Lyon, Executive Director, A Wedding in the Country
at 518 882-6773 or visit the website at www.aweddinginthecountry.com
