MODÉRE WEDDINGS

AKA OUR MICRO WEDDINGS

The Modére Wedding:

A New Standard of Celebration

Beyond the "Micro" and the "Massive" into the Modére

For nearly two decades, Liberty View Farm has pioneered the farm-to-table movement in the Hudson Valley. Today, we are introducing a concept that fills a long-overdue gap in the wedding world: The Modére Wedding.

Historically, couples were forced to choose between the ultra-intimate "Micro" wedding (under 30) or the massive "Traditional" production (100+). But what about the magic that happens in between? Rooted in the French idea of le juste milieu—the perfect middle—the Modéré wedding honors romance, connection, and the artistry of gathering.

The Goldilocks of Weddings: "Just Right"

There has been a growing debate in the wedding industry regarding scale. When a "micro" wedding reaches 60 guests, it often loses its definition. Modére Weddings are not defined by absolute numbers; they are defined by a feeling.

A Modére Wedding (35–65 guests) lives in the sweet spot. It is large enough to feel like a vibrant, high-energy party, but small enough that you can look every guest in the eye. It is the "beautifully measured" middle ground where romance meets Hudson Valley magic.

A Heritage of Elegance: From French Salons to the Hudson Valley

The concept of Modéré is a return to a more sophisticated way of gathering. In 18th-century France, thinkers like Voltaire hosted legendary "Salons." These were curated gatherings of 40 to 60 people designed for high-level conversation, exquisite food, and meaningful connection. By choosing Modéré, you are stepping into a tradition where the quality of the experience outweighs the quantity of the guest list.

The Architect’s Touch: Design with Intent

With a European upbringing, a background as an artist, and years spent studying architecture, Billiam van Roestenberg brings a distinctive, pragmatic, and intuitive approach to every celebration. At The Wedding Foundry, we design Modéré Weddings with:

Immersive Florals: Hand-harvested directly from our "Beyond Organic" gardens.
Orchard-Side Dining: Firelight, candlelight, and nature’s own architecture.
Elevated Culinary Experiences: Estate-grown produce and artisanal wood-fired menus.
Synchronized Production: A cohesive team of "Producers" who have worked together for up to 25 years, guiding every detail with an unsurpassed standard of care.

Why Modéré is the Smarter Alternative

Reduced Stress, Increased Presence: Because we offer a fully curated, all-inclusive operation, you spend your day being hosted, not managing.
Parent-Approved Clarity: Modéré provides a defined, formal category that signifies a high-end, intentional event, making it easier for families to embrace the vision.
Luxury per Guest: Instead of stretching a budget thin for a crowd of 150, a Modére budget allows for "Luxury per Guest"—top-shelf spirits, 5-course farm dinners, and bespoke design.

"A wedding should be a reflection of your life's best circle—not a performance for a crowd of strangers." — Billiam van Roestenberg

Refining the Industry

As an innovator for 27 years—from shaping Ag-tourism to the renowned "Lease a Tree" program—Billiam and Liberty View Farm are proud to lead this new niche. By refining the definition of the intimate wedding, we bring coherence and understanding to couples, families, and industry professionals alike. We are creating space for celebrations that deserve their own realm.

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FLORALS INCLUDED

Grown here on the farm and curated by our flower designers

The Modéré Advantage: Luxury per Guest

When you choose a Modéré Wedding, you are shifting your investment from "quantity" to "quality." Here is how the experience compares to a traditional massive production:

FeatureThe Traditional Wedding (150+ Guests)The Modéré Wedding (35–65 Guests)AtmosphereA performance for a crowd; often feels like a "wedding mill."An intimate salon; a reflection of your life’s best circle.Culinary FocusMass-produced catering; "chicken or beef" options.Estate-to-Table: Hand-harvested, 5-course organic farm dinners.Floral DesignBudget stretched thin across many tables; often imported.Immersive & Lush: 100% farm-grown, bespoke floral "scapes."Human ConnectionBrief greetings; the couple spent the day "hosting" a crowd.True Presence: Time to look every guest in the eye and share a moment.LogisticsHigh-stress coordination of dozens of outside vendors.Seamless Symbiosis: A team that has worked together for 19+ years.The "Magic"Diluted by scale and noise.Concentrated: Firelight, candlelight, and nature’s architecture.

Why it’s the "Smarter Alternative"

The Luxury per Guest Principle: > Imagine a $30,000 budget. For 150 people, that is $200 per guest—covering the basics. For 50 Modéré guests, that same investment becomes $600 per guest. Suddenly, you aren't just serving a meal; you are hosting a legendary event with top-shelf spirits, artisanal details, and a level of care that your guests will talk about for the rest of their lives.

Parent-Approved Clarity

Many families worry that a smaller wedding won't feel "significant." The Modéré definition provides a high-end category that signifies a formal, intentional, and bespoke statement wedding. It isn't "small"—it is beautifully measured.

A Note on Our "Producer" Model

One of the most innovative aspects of the Modéré Wedding is our Vendor Symbiosis. Unlike traditional venues that juggle dozens of disconnected outside vendors, we have curated a cohesive team that operates as one. This ensures:

Zero Friction: No logistical clashes on your wedding day.
Coherent Design: The flowers, food, and photography are designed in conversation with one another.
Total Presence: Because our "Producers" handle the machine, you are free to be the Star of the show.

"A wedding should be a reflection of your life's best circle—not a performance for a crowd of strangers."
Billiam van Roestenberg

LeadING the Way

As a pioneer of the farm wedding- wedding weekend destination and micro-wedding, Billiam van Roestenberg and Liberty View Farm are proud to lead this new niche. Don't just have a wedding; host a Modére event that your guests will talk about for the rest of their lives.

At Liberty View Farm, we have hosted weddings for nearly two decades.

Across hundreds of celebrations, one truth became clear: weddings feel most meaningful when they are beautifully measured.

Weddings have evolved. Micro weddings gave us intimacy. Traditional weddings gave us scale. We have found the beautiful middle ground — the Modéré Wedding, a celebration designed in perfect measure.

Introducing Modéré Weddings. Where romance meets Hudson Valley magic. Where celebrations are neither too small nor too large — but just right, beautifully measured, thoughtfully intimate.

A Modéré Wedding lives between the micro wedding and the traditional wedding. It is intimate, yet full of energy. Elegant, yet unfussy. Curated, yet deeply personal.

We have also come up with another concept of collaberarting with all the vendors for a smoother running operation

Rooted in the French idea of le juste milieu — the perfect middle — these weddings honor romance, connection, and the artistry of gathering.

At The Wedding Foundry, we design Modéré Weddings with:

immersive florals from the farm

orchard-side dining

firelight, candlelight, and nature’s architecture

elevated culinary experiences

a cohesive team that has worked together for 19 years guiding every detail

Recently there has been a debate in the wedding world where micro weddings of 50 or 60 people were not considered micro. MODÉRE Weddings are not defined by absolute numbers. They are defined by feeling — by a celebration that feels just right.

MORE CLARITY WAS NEEDED

Because the term micro wedding was being used inconsistently. Couples, their families and friends, industry professionals like wedding planners and caterers, and venues all benefit from a definition, that brings coherence, consistency, and understanding to this style of celebration. Planning becomes smoother and expectations become clearer. As an industry leader we felt that intimate weddings deserved a definition that honored their intention and the quiet elegance they offer. By refining this understanding we create space for celebrations that deserve it’s own realm.

A new category of celebration has emerged—more intimate, elegant, and beautifully measured. Liberty View Farm and The Wedding Foundry embrace this definition of romantic, bespoke statement weddings, helping couples, their guests, and the wedding industry gain clearer understanding and a more intentional direction.

For 27 years, Liberty View Farm has been an innovator: pioneering beyond-organic growing practices, shaping Ag-tourism, introducing creative marketing programs like the renowned “Lease a Tree,” and reimagining what a farm experience can be. We were among the first in the Hudson Valley to host weekend weddings, welcoming couples into a setting where nature, design, and hospitality come together.

Over the decades, Billiam van Roestenberg, owner of Liberty View Farm, has earned national acclaim and has been featured in newspapers, magazines, books, and television—recognized for his vision, the beauty he creates, and his deep devotion to both his work and his team. After years of collaborating closely with him, his team now embodies the same thoughtful approach, working tirelessly all carrying forward high standards of care, attention to detail, and commitment to meaningful, artful celebrations.

With his European upbringing, background as an artist, and studies in architecture, Billiam brings a distinctive aesthetic and a pragmatic, intuitive approach to design and sustainability, farming, and business. This unique blend shapes every wedding, garden, and project he undertakes, resulting in celebrations that feel deeply intentional, elegant, and beautifully grounded in nature.