Josh & Susan at The Roundhouse in Beacon, NY
One of the most beautiful things about Josh and Susan's wedding was watching guests of every generation come together—from toddlers just finding their footing to a vibrant 90-something who didn't miss a beat. It’s not always easy to create an experience that truly spans generations, but that’s exactly where the games shined!
Fairytale Weddings at L’Orangerie
Owners Lucy and Felix searched far and wide for a Parisian style venue for their wedding. When they couldn’t find what they were envisioning, they decided to build it. Their dream realized, L’Orangerie combines the romantic allure of French orangeries with Victorian greenhouses. It is an idyllic European-inspired greenhouse tucked away in New York’s lush Hudson Valley.
A Summer Soiree to Remember: Hali & Adam’s Wedding
Here at Upstate Jamboree, we live for the moments when a couple’s personality shines through every detail of their wedding day—and Hali and Adam’s June celebration was a true masterpiece of both style and merriment! Our games were a vibrant, interactive feature for guests that…
CashewFest: A Mini Music Fest Anniversary Party
Samantha and Daniel designed the most perfect music festival for their anniversary party, complete with signage and wristbands, awesome bands flown in from around the country, amazing food and cocktails, flower crown stations, and, as their lead planner puts it, our “next level” lawn games.
Glynwood Benefit Picnic
You might hear the name Glynwood and think of a bucolic wedding venue tucked away in New York’s Hudson Valley, with rolling hillsides dotted by grazing animals, historic stone houses enveloped in vines, sweeping mountains views, and a gleaming lake. You would not be wrong. But did you know they also have an agricultural nonprofit called The Glynwood Center for Regional Food and Farming?
A Fun & Festive Affair at Meadow Ridge Farm
Juliet and Silvano pulled out all the stops to make their wedding one their guests would not soon forget. From the magical grounds at Meadow Ridge Farm on Hudson and a top-notch live band to a prosecco truck, sushi station, and our giant lawn games, their guests had all their senses delighted.
Andrea + Patrick at Orchard View Lavender Farm
We were honored to bring our games out to Orchard View Lavender Farm for Andrea and Patrick’s wedding. The farm is a serene 10.5-acre estate in Port Murray, NJ, featuring blooming lavender fields, colonial-style architecture, and tranquil gardens, making it an ideal setting for weddings and all kinds of special events.
Ankony Carriage House Wedding in Rhinebeck, NY
It was a perfect late summer day when Sarah and Ian exchanged their vows in a hilltop meadow at Ankony Carriage House in Rhinebeck, NY. The historic estate offers sweeping views of the Hudson River with the Catskill mountains stretching out into the distance. The drive into the property is idyllic, winding you past grazing cattle and wide open fields into the carriage house grounds that feel perched high above the river and open rolling hills.
Kate + Jay at The Roundhouse in Beacon, NY
We were so very honored to play our part in Kate and Jay’s (third) wedding ceremony at The Roundhouse! We adore this venue. It’s a truly one-of-a-kind, historic property walled on two sides by a rushing waterfall in the very cool Beacon, NY. The management and staff are lovely, the grounds are immaculate, it has a ton of history (over 200 years!), and a way of combining rustic and modern for a vibe all their own.
Pride Wedding at Old Stone House Brooklyn, NY
Happy Pride Month from our little team at Upstate Jamboree! We were so honored to play our part at Ashley & Mollie’s gorgeous wedding, bursting with so much color, creativity and character!From the fruit and flower-studded cake to the rainbow streamers and splashy dress code, our retro games added a fun summer camp vibe that complimented the aesthetic perfectly! Congratulations to our gorgeous couple!!
A Romatically Rainy Wedding at Mohonk Preserve
The weather can be as unpredictable as your uncle's dance moves on your big day, but that doesn’t have to dampen your spirits. For Valanda, née Valerio and Amanda, the rain brought moody mountain silhouettes and all their favorite people huddled together under one big happy tent. And we can’t forget the good luck! Andrew Franciosa Studio did an exquisite job capturing all there was to celebrate…
Rockefeller Center Wedding Welcome Party
We had the honor of transforming a historic rooftop garden overlooking Fifth Avenue into a very festive affair with our favorite lawn and table games tucked around every corner. Erganic Design dreamed up this event for Eva & Marcus’ wedding welcome party at 620 Loft & Garden, sister venue to the Rainbow Room at Rockefeller Center.
Who Says the Dance Floor Gets to Have All the Fun?
Our wedding games are not just for cocktail hour— they’re also the perfect way for your guests to take a break from the dance floor, and we’ve got the photos to prove it! Tandem Photography of Door County captured the most amazing candid shots of Eric & Erica’s loved ones battling it out in a rowdy game of giant Jenga. Let's face it, dancing is a blast, but those heels can start to pinch, and a dance break doesn't mean the party has to stop!
Party in the Quarry at Gather Greene!
We spent the most perfect Summer evening at Gather Greene, feasting and gaming and dancing in the quarry til dark. A truly magical day expertly produced by Locke Projects, things kicked off with a cocktail at the pavilion followed by a stroll through the property’s winding trails studded with tucked-away food stations. One last stop at the edge of the woods overlooking the quarry pond, offering a bird’s eye view of the festivities below.
Squarespace Summer Party in NYC
We were honored to play a part in Squarespace’s 2019 Summer Party festivities! And for oh so many reasons- For one, it was happening at Versa’s swanky rooftop bar and restaurant above the Renaissance Hotel in NYC. Both born and bred in the city, we moved upstate to the Hudson Valley about 10 years ago …
Stockade Works’ Summer Benefit Party
We had the absolute please of joining the Stockade Works’ 2023 MAKE LOCAL WORK summer benefit party at Arrowood Farms in Accord, NY. It was a beautiful summer evening of craft libations, delicious local bites, live music, and our games! All proceeds supported the Stockade Works Scholarship Fund, opening doors for historically underserved populations in the Hudson Valley to access careers in the region’s growing Film & Television industry.
Fun & (Lawn) Games for a Backyard Bar Mitzvah Celebration!
We had the pleasure of joining in on the festivities for R’s bar mitzvah celebration, planned by the ever talented, creative, and kind Paula Smith of Your Event. A bar mitzvah (for boys, and bat mitzvah for girls) is a Jewish coming of age ceremony that literally translates to “son of the commandments.” A milestone marking the religious adulthood of a boy on his 13th birthday…
A Game Designer’s Wedding Dream at Gather Greene
When a video game developer gets married, obviously she includes games at her wedding. But not the kind of games you might imagine— none that plug into an outlet or include flashing screens and sound effects. No no. Instead she opts for beautifully handcrafted, old school wooden games that are as elegant and fun as her happy day.
Queens Botanical Garden Wedding
Cynthia & Richard opted for an early summer ceremony in the Wedding Garden— an intimate setting framed by flowering plants, wood bridges, a gazebo, and a darling white picket fence. The scene wouldn’t be complete without bubble makers to see the couple off! It truly felt like the funnest fairytale wedding, and the absolute perfect settings for our lawn games. We were honored to play our little part for this lovely couple who know how to throw a party!
Summer Camp Wedding Vibes at Cedar Lakes Estate
A scenic drive just 70 miles from New York City lands you at the majestic Cedar Lakes Estate. A 1970’s summer camp turned luxury resort, the venue boasts breathtaking views of tree-lined lakes, rolling green hills and panoramic mountain horizons. The private estate has so much to offer from their rambling grounds and boutique-style cabins to…