How the Historic
Sedgewood Club
Boat House
Gave Me My Perfect
Wedding Day
by
Jenny Popp
Jenny and Tim Popp on their Sedgewood Wedding Day
“A romantic venue is the cornerstone of a memorable wedding,” said my mother.
I took her wise words to heart and explored countless locations. Soon enough, I
realized that nothing compared to the historic Sedgewood Club Boat House.
or sure, it truly did prove the setting for my
F
Unfortunately, my mere words cannot do full justice to
dream day. Friends still tell me it was the
the beauty and the old world charm of the Sedgewood club.
loveliest and most memorable wedding ever.
(The status and allure also comes at surprisingly affordable
There were countless reasons for their enthusiasm.
price tag.) So, if you’re planning a wedding that you’d like
The lake front setting is romantic and rustic. The architec-
to look back on, as I do, with fondness and wonderment—
ture is stunning. No other venue overlooks such lush green
or if you know someone who is—I suggest you visit the
hills surrounding such a lovely lake.
website www.thesedgewoodclub.com (where downloadable
As the sun played upon the lapping, spring-fed waters,
floor plans are also available). Better yet, call (845) 225-
we took our vows on the bucolic lawn. Sunset cocktails
5227 and either Margaret or Alexina will guide you on a
followed on the wide plank deck. Then we moved inside
personal visit through the entire Sedgewood club. You’ll
to the stunning, rustic banquet hall overlooking the
find it in Kent Lakes, just over a rustic wooden bridge on
lake. Guests who wandered to the upper deck gazed in
route 301, between Cold Spring and Carmel. This will be
wonderment at the rising yellow moon in the sky, and
the first step to creating loving lifetime memories.Not just
its shimmering reflection in the lake. The dinner was
for you, but for family and friends, too.
wonderful and all the speeches seemed to get a special lift
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from the rich timber paneling. The lilting music set all
hearts alight and all toes to dancing.
Jenny Popp is Director of Annual Giving at Friends
Seminary in New York City and Tim Popp is Director of
Global Real Estate at Verizon.
Excerpted with permission from The Putnam Courier