PANTONE announced their 2024 color of the year – Peach Fuzz (PANTONE 13-1023). Leatrice Eisman, Executive Director of the Pantone Color Institute, talks about the inspiration behind this color. “In seeking a hue that echoes our innate yearning for closeness and connection, we chose a color radiant with warmth and modern elegance. A shade that resonates with compassion, offers a tactile embrace, and effortlessly bridges the youthful with the timeless.” Here at Willowdale, we find the reason behind this color truly meaningful. Being a wedding and event venue, we create closeness and co ..read more

If you’re hosting an outdoor wedding at Willowdale Estate, we make sure to have a rain plan in place incase sky opens up. Abbey and Nate had a rainy summer wedding, but the weather did not interfere with their party plans. Here’s how to make drizzly days perfect! A location that’s ready for New England weather – Our Sperry Tent is always equipped with floor-length clear side panels for inclement weather which makes it a great spot for covered outdoor ceremonies. At Willowdale Estate there is an awning that connects the tent and the mansion for a protected pathway. The outdoor event areas are ..read more

This month, Willowdale Estate is celebrating our 16th year in business! Thank you to our community of clients, event professionals, neighbors and our local business community who have driven our success. If you’ve hosted an event, attended as a guest, or worked alongside our team at Willowdale Estate, we give you our most sincere thanks! Over the last 16 years our owner, Briar Forsythe, has developed a team that has helped host hundreds of unforgettable occasions, marked by impeccable hospitality and personalized service. Since then, our business has grown and evolved, but our core values ..read more

Did you know that Willowdale Estate provides in-house catering for our events? Whether you’re hosting a party, corporate event or wedding, nothing delights like exquisite cuisine. Our culinary team is dedicated to providing you with the highest quality and locally sourced ingredients. Here’s a real wedding catering menu from Julia and Morgan’s wedding this April! Julia wrote “The food, in particular, was delicious (the cookies! are amazing!); they even accommodated our off-menu request for poutine as a late-night snack and produced a perfect version!”   Cocktail Hour Mango Soy Glazed Me ..read more

Don’t let this warm weather fool you, now is the perfect time to book a 2023/2024 winter wedding. Dates are booking up so if you would like more information on our Mansion season weddings contact our sales team. January- March also happens to have some of our best rates for wedding packages. Mansion season is the perfect time of year for a romantic and intimate wedding at Willowdale Estate. Dark wood tones, festive lights, and the chance of fresh snow in the winter months provide a cozy setting for your ceremony and reception. During our holiday season, there is the bonus of included decor; gr ..read more

Have you taken our new 360° virtual tour of Willowdale Estate? This tour is a great resource for folks who need a reminder of our room names, dimensions, and the orientation of our space. It even features photos from past weddings to see the setup our ceremony and reception spaces. This also provides our couples, who aren’t local to the area, the ability to plan remotely. It’s also helpful for friends and family who will be attending an event and want to preview our location before they arrive. Reach out to our sales team if you’d like to take an in-person tour and learn more about hosting you ..read more

Samruddha and Matt had a gorgeous summer day for their July wedding! It’s a perfect time of year for bright blooms around the estate and use of our outdoor space. Samruddha’s flowy, layered dress and floral crown mixed with muted pinks / purples florals and greenery create a whimsical feel. One unique design to their wedding is they used our green door as the backdrop for their ceremony in our garden courtyard. Did you know that we still have a few weekend days left in July 2023? We’re also including our Willow Chairs as a complimentary upgrade for these remaining dates. Get in touch for prici ..read more

Book a weekday wedding (Monday-Thursday) at Willowdale Estate and get access to special savings! Enjoy all the perks of hosting a Willowdale wedding with some of our best prices. All weddings include exclusive use of the estate and grounds, our award-winning catering team, wedding coordinator, and much more! Whether you’re looking for a large outdoor wedding or a smaller indoor wedding, we have you covered! Mansion season runs from November – April (80 guest minimum) and is the perfect setting for a more intimate wedding. Tent season runs from May – October (140 guest minimum) and offers cerem ..read more

Newlyweds Sanda and Sean hosted an entirely vegan wedding with help from our full-service kitchen at Willowdale Estate. Our team is here to help create the perfect meal for your special day – whether that’s adjusting certain recipes to meet dietary restrictions or creating a completely custom menu. Here’s what the couple had to say about planning their wedding menu. What was it like working with the team at Willowdale Estate to plan your menu? “It was great!…the Willowdale staff was excellent to work with, understood and took an active role in meeting our needs, and we could tell that they di ..read more

Now that Tent Season has started at Willowdale Estate, we’ve rounded up some highlights from this past Mansion Season. Running from November – April, mansion season offers a romantic and intimate setting for your ceremony and reception.  Exclusive use of the mansion allows you and your guests to enjoy the beauty of the unique rooms throughout the evening. We have three hospitality suites on our second floor for getting ready and pre-ceremony photos. Our glass conservatory offers a beautiful backdrop to say your vows with panoramic views of the forest and plenty of natural light. The North ..read more