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About The Academy
The Academy is a wedding venue serving couples across the Hudson Valley area from Poughkeepsie. Beyond wedding venues, the business also offers wedding caterers, live wedding bands — a range that can simplify vendor coordination. This profile is free to claim; verified couple reviews — never payments — determine how it ranks.
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Frequently asked questions
Planning a live wedding band in Hudson Valley
How much does a live wedding band cost in Hudson Valley?
Live bands in Hudson Valley commonly run $2,500–$7,000 depending on size and demand. Many couples split the difference: band for the reception, DJ or playlist for ceremony and cocktail hour. Always watch live or recent unedited footage before booking.
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Wedding venues near The Academy
| Venue | Distance |
|---|---|
| DoubleTree by Hilton Poughkeepsie Convention Center | 0.3 mi |
| Lola's Weddings & Events | 0.7 mi |
| Shadows on the Hudson | 0.7 mi |
Straight-line distance from The Academy to each venue listed on Lazo.
Hudson Valley weddings, month by month
Days typically top out between 65° and 85° in May, June, July, August, September. The driest months are January, October, November.
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Golden hour | Sunset |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 36° | 18° | 17% | 4:07 PM | 4:50 PM |
| Feb | 39° | 20° | 21% | 4:50 PM | 5:29 PM |
| Mar | 48° | 27° | 21% | 6:25 PM | 7:02 PM |
| Apr | 61° | 38° | 23% | 6:59 PM | 7:36 PM |
| May | 71° | 48° | 22% | 7:28 PM | 8:08 PM |
| Jun | 80° | 57° | 25% | 7:49 PM | 8:32 PM |
| Jul | 85° | 62° | 21% | 7:47 PM | 8:28 PM |
| Aug | 83° | 61° | 23% | 7:17 PM | 7:55 PM |
| Sep | 75° | 52° | 20% | 6:28 PM | 7:04 PM |
| Oct | 63° | 41° | 19% | 5:36 PM | 6:14 PM |
| Nov | 51° | 32° | 19% | 3:53 PM | 4:35 PM |
| Dec | 40° | 24° | 23% | 3:41 PM | 4:25 PM |
Average highs, lows and the share of days with 0.1″ of rain or more, from NOAA’s 1991–2020 climate normals at Poughkeepsie Dutchess Co Airport (5.4 mi from Hudson Valley). Golden hour begins when the sun is 6° above the horizon; both times are for the 15th of each month in Hudson Valley.
Getting to Hudson Valley
| Airport | Distance | Est. drive |
|---|---|---|
| SWF New York Stewart International Airport | 17 mi | 25 min |
| HPN Westchester County Airport | 45 mi | 1 hr 10 min |
| LGA LaGuardia Airport | 64 mi | 1 hr 40 min |
| City | Distance | Est. drive |
|---|---|---|
| Hartford-New Haven | 62 mi | 1 hr 20 min |
| New York City | 65 mi | 1 hr 20 min |
| Providence | 130 mi | 2 hr 40 min |
| Philadelphia | 137 mi | 2 hr 50 min |
Straight-line distance from central Hudson Valley; drive times are estimates, not routes. Airports with scheduled passenger service, from OurAirports.
Details
- Based in
- 33 Academy St, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601, USA
- Where
- Poughkeepsie · central Hudson Valley
- Listed under
- Live Wedding Bands · Wedding Caterers · Live Wedding Bands
- In Hudson Valley
- One of 26 live wedding bands we list · 10 within 3 miles
- Website
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Around Poughkeepsie
- Wedding Venues nearby
- 10 within 3 mi, 22 within 10
- Guest hotels
- 20 within 5 mi
- Communities served
- Highland, Hyde Park, Arlington, Milton
Distances are straight-line from The Academy; counts come from the businesses and venues Lazo lists around Hudson Valley.
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