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Welcome Party

Basilica Hudson

Wedding Day

Ceremony

Reception

After Party

Our Wedding

Our Story

Photos

Wedding Party

Just have fun with it. Consider bold colors. Clashing patterns. Sparkles. Sequins. Animal print. Ball gowns. Funky suits. Extravagant cocktail dresses. That thing in your closet you love but never have a chance to wear. Whatever it is, we want you to be excited about it.However if that's not your speed, classic formal wear works just fine.

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Travel

By plane: The closest major airport to Hudson, NY, is Albany International Airport (ALB), and is roughly a 45-minute drive away. Major airlines like Southwest, American, and Delta fly into ALB. Additionally, all NYC airports (JFK, LGA, EWR) are about 2.5 to 3 hours away from Hudson and are accessible via car or train. By train: Amtrak’s Northeast Regional trains provide service to and from Hudson daily. Travel time from Penn Station, New York City is two hours; from Boston, three hours; and from Albany, 25 minutes. The Hudson Amtrak station is located on South Front Street, a 2 minute walk from The Basilica Hudson. Additionally, Metro-North service to Hudson, NY, is scheduled to begin in Spring 2026, extending the Hudson Line north from Poughkeepsie to include a stop in Hudson. Currently, Metro-North terminates at Poughkeepsie. Until 2026, Amtrak provides direct service from Penn Station to Hudson. By car: Driving from New York City and points southIf going on the Taconic Parkway , take the Ancram/Hudson exit to Route 82. Take Rte. 82 north/west to Rte. 9 (2nd traffic light). Follow Rte. 9 North into the City of Hudson. At the first light in Hudson, take a left on Warren Street; or,If going on the New York State Thruway, take exit 21 to Rte. 23. Cross the Rip Van Winkle Bridge. Take left on Rte. 9G. Follow 3 miles into the City of Hudson. Take right on Warren St. Driving from Albany and points northFollow Rte. 9 South through Kinderhook to Hudson, about 25 miles. Follow Rte. 9 into the City of Hudson. Take a right onto Warren Street, orTake the New York State Thruway, Exit 21, to Rte. 23. Cross the Rip Van Winkle Bridge. Take left on Rte. 9G. Follow 3 miles into the City of Hudson. Take a right onto Warren Street. Driving from Massachusetts and points eastTake the Massachusetts Turnpike (Interstate 90) onto the Berkshire Spur of the New York State Thruway (also Interstate 90). Continue west to the exit for the Taconic State Parkway. Take the Taconic State Parkway south to Columbia County Exit at Rte. 82 Ancram/Hudson. Take left from exit (Rte. 82) to 2nd traffic light to Rte. 9. Follow Rte. 9 North into the City of Hudson. At the first light in Hudson; or,Take the Taconic State Parkway south to the Columbia County exit for Route 217, Philmont. Drive through Philmont on Route 217 to Claverack and Route 23. On the western side of Claverack follow signs for Route 23B into the City of Hudson. At the first light in Hudson, take a left on Warren Street. ParkingOn Saturdays and Sundays, parking in Hudson’s municipal lots is free, with the exception of the lot across from the Amtrak station. On-street, metered parking is enforced Monday through Saturday 9am-5pm. Meters are not in effect on Sundays. You must feed the meter on all other days, including other federal holidays.The cost of parking is $0.50/hour. New Kiosks to pay via app or credit card are coming in 2026.Please keep in mind the city enforces an alternate side of the street parking rule. From midnight to 8am, cars must be moved to the odd side of the street when the morning’s date is an odd number. Conversely, if the next day is an even-numbered date, cars should be parked on the even side of the street by midnight.

Accomodations

The Hudson Valley is home to a fantastic inn and bread &amp; breakfast culture, as well as more traditional hotel offerings. Accommodations are sure to book out early, so we recommend moving quickly to book. While we recommend staying in airbnbs for the weekend, a few of our favorite hotels and inns in the area are listed below. If you need assistance with booking accommodations, please reach out to us at jakeandjulian2026@gmail.com!

We've reserved rooms from Friday 10/9 to Monday 10/12 for those who are looking to spend the long weekend upstate! Use the link here to book: <a href="https://hotels.cloudbeds.com/en/reservation/2kw3L0?allotment_block_code=b410284&amp;checkin=2026-10-09&amp;checkout=2026-10-12&amp;currency=usd" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://hotels.cloudbeds.com/en/reservation/2kw3L0?allotment_block_code=b410284&amp;checkin=2026-10-09&amp;checkout=2026-10-12&amp;currency=usd</a>

Nest Hudson

We've reserved rooms from Friday 10/9 to Monday 10/12 for those who are looking to spend the long weekend upstate! Use the link here to book: <a href="https://hotels.cloudbeds.com/en/reservation/rd5DNd/?allotment_block_code=b197177&amp;checkin=2026-10-09&amp;checkout=2026-10-12&amp;currency=usd" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://hotels.cloudbeds.com/en/reservation/rd5DNd/?allotment_block_code=b197177&amp;checkin=2026-10-09&amp;checkout=2026-10-12&amp;currency=usd</a>

Nautical Nest Hudson

voco James Newbury Hudson Valley by IHG

Rooms open up for booking 120 days ahead of time.

Camptown Hotel

AutoCamp Catskills

The Maker Hotel

Pocketbook Hudson

The Amelia Hudson

Central House

Comfort Inn Saugerties

Holiday Inn Express & Suites West Coxsackie by IHG

Travel & Accomodations

Shopping on Warren Street

Warren Street is Hudson's vibrant central artery, known for its well-preserved 19th-century architecture, abundant antique shops, contemporary art galleries, farm-to-table restaurants, and unique boutiques. Spend a couple hours walking up and down, taking in the best Hudson has to offer.

Art Omi is an arts center situated on 120 acres in New York’s Hudson Valley, featuring the Sculpture &amp; Architecture Park, Newmark Gallery, and five distinct residency programs.

Art Omi

Klocke Estate is an earth-to-glass brandy &amp; vermouth distillery by day, and a fine dining destination by night.

Klocke Estate

Olana State Historic Site is a historic house museum and 250-acre landscape in Greenport, New York, about 10 minutes from Downtown Hudson. The estate was home to Frederic Edwin Church, one of the major figures in the Hudson River School of landscape painting, and is beautiful for spending the day walking around during the fall.

Olana State Historic Site

Our favorite spot in Hudson. Tropical-comfort food, cocktails and natural wine served in a lively, incredibly funky atmosphere.

Lil' Deb's Oasis

A nationally recognized neighborhood spot offering brunch Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday as well as dinner on Fridays only. Thoughtful yet straightforward fare with a heavy focus on meat.

Jake & Julian

Jake & Julian

J&J

Welcome Party

Wedding Day

5:00 PM–6:00 PM

Ceremony

6:00 PM–10:30 PM

Reception

10:30 PM–2:00 AM

After Party