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West Hills Country Club partners with EMG as their recommended entertainment provider, offering consistent quality and memorable events.
Featured Venues
West Hills Country Club partners with EMG as their recommended entertainment provider, offering consistent quality and memorable events.
West Hills Country Club
A venue’s recommendation reflects the trust they place in EMG’s professionalism, value, and exceptional service. West Hills Country Club named us as their recommended entertainment partner, which highlights a shared commitment to quality and confidence in the experience we bring to every event.
What Entertainment Works Best at West Hills Country Club?
West Hills Country Club in Middletown, NY is a Hudson Valley venue set on 200 acres, where the ceremony takes place on the back patio when weather allows and both the temperature-controlled cocktail hour and reception tent are large enough to welcome any entertainment format. A DJ, hybrid group, or full dance band all work well here, and uplighting combined with intelligent dance floor lighting can dramatically transform this tent space without a large production budget. Elegant Music Group has performed at West Hills Country Club, and the conversation about what fits your day is always free.
Summary
- Recommended format: DJ, hybrid, or full dance band all work well in both the cocktail hour and reception tent
- Lighting: uplighting and intelligent dance floor lighting are a strong combination here and can really transform the tent space
- Ceremony: outdoor patio with views of the Wallkill River and golf course when weather allows
- Setting: a 200+ acre private country club in Middletown, NY, with a signature temperature-controlled tent reception space, waterfalls, and a historic suspension bridge over the Wallkill River
- EMG has personally performed at West Hills Country Club
Why We Love West Hills Country Club
West Hills Country Club has one of the most visually distinctive settings in the Hudson Valley. The waterfalls, the historic suspension bridge over the Wallkill River, and the outdoor patio ceremony space give couples photo backdrops that feel genuinely unique. The signature tent has been called one of the most elegant tent spaces in the region, and the fact that it is temperature-controlled means it works beautifully year-round. Uplighting and intelligent dance floor lighting are what take the tent from beautiful to truly stunning during the reception.
What Entertainment Works Best at West Hills Country Club
The cocktail hour and reception tent at West Hills Country Club are both large enough to welcome a DJ, hybrid group, or full dance band. The combination of uplighting and intelligent dance floor lighting is what we recommend most strongly here: together they transform the tent’s atmosphere during the reception without requiring a large production budget, giving the space color, warmth, and energy that tent environments benefit from more than most indoor ballrooms.
Ceremony Music at West Hills Country Club
A string trio or string quartet is a beautiful choice for the outdoor patio ceremony at West Hills Country Club, with the Wallkill River and golf course as a backdrop. Acoustic guitar is also a natural fit for an outdoor countryside setting with this kind of natural beauty.
Cocktail Hour Music at West Hills Country Club
A jazz trio suits the warm, elegant feel of the West Hills cocktail tent well. An acoustic duo is a good option for couples who want something a little more relaxed while guests enjoy the outdoor views between the ceremony and reception.
Reception Entertainment Options
DJ: Works well in the reception tent with uplighting and intelligent dance floor lighting transforming the space alongside the setup.
Hybrid: A strong option, with a saxophone or percussionist adding live energy to the tent alongside the DJ.
Band: Works well for couples who want a fully live reception in a tent setting where the combination of live music and uplighting creates a genuinely memorable atmosphere.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is a band or DJ better at West Hills Country Club?
All three formats work well. The entertainment decision at West Hills is less about format and more about making sure the lighting is right, since uplighting and intelligent dance floor lighting have a bigger visual impact in a tent environment than in a standard ballroom.
Why are uplighting and intelligent dance floor lighting so important here?
The reception tent at West Hills Country Club is already a beautiful space, but a tent’s neutral palette and open structure respond especially well to lighting. Uplighting adds color and warmth, while intelligent dance floor lighting adds energy and movement. Together they transform the space in a way that’s particularly noticeable and cost-effective in a tent setting.
Where does the ceremony take place at West Hills Country Club?
Ceremonies take place on the outdoor patio when weather allows, with views of the golf course and the Wallkill River. The charming wrought-iron gazebo and surrounding gardens serve as the ceremony focal point.
What is the most popular entertainment package for West Hills Country Club weddings?
Many couples pair a string trio or quartet for the outdoor ceremony, a jazz trio for cocktail hour, and a DJ, hybrid, or full band with uplighting and intelligent dance floor lighting for the reception tent.
Plan Your West Hills Country Club Wedding
Every couple’s vision is different. Tell us about your wedding at West Hills Country Club and we’ll help you figure out what makes sense.
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West Hills Country Club
121 Golf Links Road
A venue’s recommendation reflects the trust they place in EMG’s professionalism, value, and exceptional service. West Hills Country Club named us as their recommended entertainment partner, which highlights a shared commitment to quality and confidence in the experience we bring to every event., NY 10940
(845) 341-1899
https://www.westhillscountryclub.com/
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