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About Black Willows
Based in Frankfort, Black Willows works with couples planning weddings throughout Utica and Rome, New York. Couples touring this venue often compare it with nearby options such as Francesca Banquets & Catering, Breezes Banquet & Event Center. Verified reviews from real couples appear below as they are earned — rankings on Lazo are never sold.
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Frequently asked questions
Planning a wedding caterer in Utica
How much does wedding catering cost in Utica?
Catering in Utica typically runs $40–$120 per guest depending on service style — buffet and stations at the lower range, plated service higher. Confirm what staffing, rentals, and service fees are included; the per-plate number rarely tells the whole story.
How does Lazo rank wedding caterers in Utica?
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.
Wedding venues near Black Willows
| Venue | Distance |
|---|---|
| Francesca Banquets & Catering | 4.2 mi |
| Breezes Banquet & Event Center | 7.5 mi |
| Portofino Restaurant & Events | 7.7 mi |
Straight-line distance from Black Willows to each venue listed on Lazo.
Utica weddings, month by month
Days typically top out between 65° and 85° in May, June, July, August, September. The driest months are February, August, September.
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Golden hour | Sunset |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 30° | 14° | 29% | 4:07 PM | 4:51 PM |
| Feb | 32° | 15° | 23% | 4:52 PM | 5:32 PM |
| Mar | 40° | 23° | 25% | 6:29 PM | 7:07 PM |
| Apr | 55° | 34° | 30% | 7:05 PM | 7:43 PM |
| May | 68° | 46° | 26% | 7:36 PM | 8:17 PM |
| Jun | 76° | 55° | 26% | 7:58 PM | 8:42 PM |
| Jul | 80° | 60° | 25% | 7:56 PM | 8:38 PM |
| Aug | 79° | 58° | 23% | 7:24 PM | 8:03 PM |
| Sep | 72° | 51° | 24% | 6:33 PM | 7:10 PM |
| Oct | 59° | 41° | 26% | 5:39 PM | 6:17 PM |
| Nov | 46° | 31° | 30% | 3:54 PM | 4:36 PM |
| Dec | 35° | 21° | 25% | 3:40 PM | 4:26 PM |
Average highs, lows and the share of days with 0.1″ of rain or more, from NOAA’s 1991–2020 climate normals at Utica Oneida Co Airport (8.6 mi from Utica). Golden hour begins when the sun is 6° above the horizon; both times are for the 15th of each month in Utica.
Getting to Utica
| Airport | Distance | Est. drive |
|---|---|---|
| SYR Syracuse Hancock International Airport | 44 mi | 1 hr 10 min |
| BGM Greater Binghamton/Edwin A Link field | 72 mi | 1 hr 50 min |
| ART Watertown International Airport | 74 mi | 1 hr 50 min |
| City | Distance | Est. drive |
|---|---|---|
| Hartford-New Haven | 164 mi | 3 hr 20 min |
| New York City | 174 mi | 3 hr 40 min |
| Buffalo | 185 mi | 3 hr 50 min |
| Providence | 213 mi | 4 hr 20 min |
Straight-line distance from central Utica; drive times are estimates, not routes. Airports with scheduled passenger service, from OurAirports.
Details
- Based in
- 2264 Higby Rd, Frankfort, NY 13340, USA
- Where
- Frankfort · 7 miles southeast of central Utica
- Listed under
- Wedding Caterers · Wedding Caterers
- In Utica
- One of 19 wedding caterers we list
- Phone
- (315) 574-2493
- Website
- Visit site
Around Frankfort
- Wedding Venues nearby
- 4 within 10
- Communities served
- Ilion, Sauquoit, Mohawk, Herkimer
Distances are straight-line from Black Willows; counts come from the businesses and venues Lazo lists around Utica.
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