The Appel Inn historic wedding venue in Altamont, New York

A Historic Wedding Venue Near Albany, New York

The Appel Inn is centered around the historic Appel Tavern at Osborne Corners in the Town of Guilderland, near Albany, New York. Dating to the 1760s, the tavern has been part of this community for more than two and a half centuries. The property is listed on the National Register of Historic Places as the Apple Tavern and is also recognized as the site of the first Town of Guilderland meeting, held here on April 5, 1803. Our family has cared for this remarkable property since 1981 and has hosted weddings here since 1983.

About us

Rooted in more than two and a half centuries of history, The Appel Inn blends the character of the historic Appel Tavern with the warmth of a family-owned wedding and events venue. Our family has cared for this remarkable property since 1981, and since 1983, we have welcomed couples and their families here to celebrate weddings and life’s meaningful milestones. Every celebration is thoughtfully designed to feel warm, personal, and effortless—from your first visit through your final farewell.

Our Philosophy

From intimate elopements to full wedding celebrations, The Appel Inn offers a timeless setting with the flexibility to create a celebration that reflects your unique style. Personalize your day with the vendors and details that are right for you, together with indoor and outdoor ceremony options, thoughtful planning guidance, and onsite coordination. Our goal is to provide historic charm, genuine hospitality, and an experience that feels personal—not packaged.

Testimonials

"We can not recommend The Appel Inn more highly. We had our wedding there on 10/10/21, and were blown away. Laurie and her husband are truly incredible, and were instrumental to making our day special.

To start off- the venue is absolutely gorgeous. You barely need to decorate it all, it is beautiful and elegant all on its own. It is classic and timeless, and utilizes natural light so beautifully. The outdoor space is beautifully maintained and is great for guests to get some air and hang out. There are heaters to keep the space usable after dark and in the colder months. We did lawn games, which were a huge hit. There is a great dance floor that doesn’t monopolize the space. The venue is gorgeous no matter the weather. Having a bonfire pit was incredible and really added to the atmosphere. The venue has a built-in rain plan as well, which was an enormous incentive for us to book and was something that we were grateful for and eased a lot of anxiety. There are so many cute little spots for photos, both for guests and for the photographers.

Laurie is an absolute godsend. She acted as our day-of coordinator, and managed our timeline so well. We did not have to worry about timing, timelines, schedules, or anything. Laurie and our DJ would come get us when we needed to be somewhere, and that was it! We were able to completely relax and enjoy our party. Laurie is fantastic for planning as well! When you sign the contract, you get a binder with recommended vendors that have worked at the venue before, which is worth its weight in gold. We chose our caterer, DJ, and photographer out of the binder, and were over the moon with all of them. Laurie has been planning weddings for a long time, and as people who have never attended a wedding before, we wanted someone who would not hesitate to tell us if our ideas were stupid or wouldn’t work how we want them to.

We truly could not have been happier with our wedding, every aspect was absolutely perfect. The Appel Inn was worth every penny, and I strongly recommend it to anyone looking for a personalized, beautiful, FUN wedding venue. It was so lovely to have space for the guests to comfortably spread out and be there in a way that was comfortable for them."

www.appelinn.com

(518) 861-6557

laurie@appelinn.com