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About Slate on South
Slate on South brings venue services to weddings across Rochester and the Finger Lakes, New York, working from Rochester. Couples touring this venue often compare it with nearby options such as Historic German House, The Ellwanger Estate. Verified reviews from real couples appear below as they are earned — rankings on Lazo are never sold.
Hotels near Slate on South
The closest places for out-of-town guests to stay around Rochester, nearest first. Ask the venue which ones offer a room block.
- Hampton Inn & Suites
- Inn On Broadway
- Hyatt Regency
- Hilton Garden Inn Rochester Downtown
- Wyndham Downtown Rochester
- Courtyard Rochester Downtown
Hotel data © OpenStreetMap contributors. Distances are straight-line from the venue.
Verified reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Planning a wedding venue in Rochester
How much do wedding venues cost in Rochester?
Venue pricing in Rochester spans widely — from around $3,000 for simpler spaces to $15,000+ for full-service estates and resorts. The real number to compare is total cost: ask what's included (tables, chairs, linens, staffing) and what's required (mandated caterers, minimums, service fees).
What questions should we ask on a venue tour?
Ask about rain plans, vendor restrictions, overtime fees, when vendors can load in, what the service charge covers, and exactly when you get the space. Get the full fee schedule in writing before signing.
How does Lazo rank wedding venues in Rochester?
Rankings come from the Lazo Score — verified reviews weighted for recency — and are never sold. Vendors without verified reviews yet start at the community baseline of 65 and earn their score as verified reviews arrive.
Rochester weddings, month by month
Days typically top out between 65° and 85° in May, June, July, August, September. The driest months are March, May, July.
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Golden hour | Sunset |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 33° | 19° | 23% | 4:16 PM | 5:00 PM |
| Feb | 35° | 20° | 22% | 5:01 PM | 5:41 PM |
| Mar | 44° | 27° | 20% | 6:39 PM | 7:16 PM |
| Apr | 57° | 37° | 24% | 7:15 PM | 7:53 PM |
| May | 69° | 48° | 21% | 7:46 PM | 8:27 PM |
| Jun | 78° | 57° | 24% | 8:08 PM | 8:52 PM |
| Jul | 82° | 62° | 21% | 8:05 PM | 8:47 PM |
| Aug | 80° | 61° | 21% | 7:33 PM | 8:12 PM |
| Sep | 74° | 54° | 22% | 6:42 PM | 7:20 PM |
| Oct | 61° | 43° | 24% | 5:48 PM | 6:27 PM |
| Nov | 49° | 34° | 21% | 4:03 PM | 4:46 PM |
| Dec | 38° | 25° | 24% | 3:49 PM | 4:35 PM |
Average highs, lows and the share of days with 0.1″ of rain or more, from NOAA’s 1991–2020 climate normals at Rochester Gtr International Airport (4.4 mi from Rochester). Golden hour begins when the sun is 6° above the horizon; both times are for the 15th of each month in Rochester.
Getting to Rochester
| Airport | Distance | Est. drive |
|---|---|---|
| ROC Frederick Douglass Greater Rochester International Airport | 4 mi | 5 min |
| BUF Buffalo Niagara International Airport | 59 mi | 1 hr 30 min |
| IAG Niagara Falls International Airport | 68 mi | 1 hr 40 min |
| City | Distance | Est. drive |
|---|---|---|
| Buffalo | 67 mi | 1 hr 20 min |
| Pittsburgh | 224 mi | 4 hr 40 min |
| Cleveland | 238 mi | 5 hr |
| New York City | 249 mi | 5 hr 10 min |
Straight-line distance from central Rochester; drive times are estimates, not routes. Airports with scheduled passenger service, from OurAirports.
Details
- Based in
- 644 South Ave, Rochester, NY 14620, USA
- Where
- Rochester · central Rochester
- Listed under
- Wedding Venues · Wedding Planners · Wedding Caterers
- In Rochester
- One of 110 wedding venues we list · 31 within 3 miles
- Website
- Visit site
From Slate on South's website
“Host unforgettable weddings, private parties, picnics, workshops, and summits at Slate on South's boutique event venue and creative space in Rochester, NY.”homemadeeventsroc.com
- Services they list
- Ceremony and reception on site, Rain plan, Elopements
- Prices on their site
- Starting at $900
- Capacity
- Up to 60 guests
Read from homemadeeventsroc.com in October 2026. Prices and services change; confirm with Slate on South before you book. Is this your business? Claim the page to write your own.
Around Rochester
- Wedding Venues nearby
- 31 within 3 mi, 44 within 10
- Guest hotels
- 35 within 5 mi
- Communities served
- Pittsford, Irondequoit, East Rochester, Webster
Distances are straight-line from Slate on South; counts come from the businesses and venues Lazo lists around Rochester.
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