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- Wedding Planner
- Home Base: Tuxedo Park, NY
- instagram @weddinglibrary
- theweddinglibrary.com
[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]Claudia Hanlin founded the Wedding Library 19 years ago to provide the best resources for party planning in the tri-state region. She provides highly personalized event planning, impeccable design services as well as bespoke stationery and gifts. The company plans events worldwide, but favors a classic style in her home town of Tuxedo Park and to tap into her extensive resources in the Hudson Valley region. Her clients include Fortune 100 CEOs and stylemakers. She is a Contributor to Martha Stewart Weddings, with whom she works closely on events, editorial and as a wedding expert.
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“Biking through the Storm King sculpture garden is otherworldly, one of the great outdoor museums is in our backyard.” - Michael Bruno
"My friends have raved about (and created great instagram envy from) this celebrated sculpture park located in the town of Cornwall. The center boasts a collection of more than 100 carefully sited sculptures nestled in the midst 500 acres of rolling hills, woodlands and fields of native grasses and wildflowers. Maybe I’ll see you there!" - Georgina Schaeffer
“Although it is self-serving to mention, I do feel that Storm King Art Center is an essential Hudson Valley destination. Our 500-acres have been sculpted over the past 58 years specifically to display outdoor artwork. It is a unique destination where visitors can experience large-scale sculpture and site-specific commissions under open sky.” - John Stern
“I like to bring a picnic and spend the afternoon wandering through this world class sculpture park.” - Claudia Hanlin
From the shortlist of Ana Hito -
The shortest trip from farm to table - Michael Bruno
“Although I plan plenty of events at Blue Hill, I never grow tired of touring the farm, learning about sustainability and visiting my favorite animals. Get a healthy little lunch at the cafe while you’re there." - Claudia Hanlin
"A short walk to the train and lots of healthy snacks and baked goods. Mostly organic produce and specialty beverages for the trail." - Michael Bruno
"Valley Rock Inn is like an oasis in the middle of a food desert, all the produce in their market looks as fresh as if I picked it myself that morning. It is not to be missed on your way Upstate." - Benoist Drut
“When I’m preparing for a small dinner party I always stop in to Valley Rock Market for fresh flowers, prepared dishes and last minute treats for my guests. - Claudia Hanlin
"One of the hidden gems of the area, Innisfree is recognized as one of the “world’s ten best gardens.” Landscape architect Lester Collins created this Japanese “cup” or “bowl” garden with his clients, Walter Beck and Marion Burt Beck. This iconic garden merges Modern and Romantic ideas within the Chinese and Japanese principles in landscape design, creating a “distinctly American stroll garden.” - Georgina Schaeffer
"A one mile walk around the lake and hundreds of exotic flora and fauna to see and always fun to find a frog or turtle on the side ready to take the plunge." - Ashley Whittaker
"From the moment I discovered this magical garden I was smitten. It’s the most peaceful place designed with Chinese and Japanese garden design principles — truly a treasure." - Claudia Hanlin
From the shortlist of Mieke Ten Have -
A beautiful Japanese teacup-style garden. Great to walk and see nature at its best. - Christopher Spitzmiller
"Harney’s Tea Room is a quiet place to re-energize." - Karen Klopp
"Stop off at Harney and Company Tea and pick up some fun gifts and delicious tea." - Ashley Whittaker
"The wedding tea is my favorite, of course.” - Claudia Hanlin
"A truly mind blowing experience, a must see to believe." - Christopher Knight
"You must check out Opus 40 is a large environmental sculpture in Saugerties, New York, created by sculptor and quarryman Harvey Fite. It comprises a sprawling series of dry-stone ramps, pedestals and platforms covering 6.5 acres of a bluestonequarry." - Anne Foster + Suysel Cunningham
“There’s something about an artist’s obsession that inspires me — Harvey Fite dedicated 37 years of his life to this installation." - Claudia Hanlin
If you’re ever in Hudson you MUST go to this incredible little cheese and provisions shop. Not only do they have one of the best selections of curated artisanal cheeses I’ve ever seen, their sandwiches are absolutely delicious. They have amazing baked goods and salads, and their prepared foods are excellent, too. Everything is so thoughtfully done; you can tell a lot of love goes into it. - Katie Lydon
I like to stop at Talbott and Arding to pick up some culinary hors d’oeuvres for our dinner at home. - David Mann
I love finding sources for local Hudson Valley cheese, this one is the best! - Claudia Hanlin
If you're looking to up you're cheese board game, Talbott and Arding in Hudson is your place. it has many locally made cheeses, preserves, crackers, and cookies, with a friendly staff that can help assemble a perfect board. - Ana Hito
So many special original products come out of their market. I never go to Hudson without stopping there to stock up. - Michael Bruno
“The John Russell Pope-designed Tudor mansion is only outdone by the beautiful gardens.” - Michael Bruno
“I’m obsessed with the history of NJ’s state Botanical Garden and mansion. The Tudor Revival house holds ancient wood paneling, mantel pieces and stained glass windows stripped from important homes in Europe." - Claudia Hanlin
“The house, the artwork, the sculptures, the garden. Plan to go again and again to see it all.” - Claudia Hanlin
From the shortlist of Michael Bruno -
"The Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum is celebrating its 75th anniversary this year, so if you’re ready to take a break from contemporary art and brush up on your American history, this presidential library is another museum well worth the drive over to Hyde Park." - Georgina Schaeffer
“A great day out learning about a very productive former president, his home and his legacy." - Claudia Hanlin
“This award winning bourbon whiskey distillery is in a perfect setting to explore the region." - Claudia Hanlin
"This park is great for a quick hike — the trails are not too hard, they’re well-marked and the park is never overwhelming." - Claudia Hanlin
From the shortlist of Ana Hito -
From the shortlist of Michael Bruno -
“We love going to this out of the way orchard to take a tractor ride out into the fields to pick our own apples.” - Claudia Hanlin
If we had more time:
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