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Welcome to the Franklin Plaza Ballroom This exceptional Upstate New York venue will transform your special day into a one-of-a-kind wedding celebration that is both modern and timeless. We work intimately to help you realize all of your wedding day dreams and desires. We attend to every detail as if this was the most important wedding ever held. Because it is – it’s yours. It is no wonder that generations of families return to The Franklin Plaza to celebrate their most special moments.

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Frequently asked questions

Do you have a site fee for wedding receptions at your venue?

No

Do you have a site fee for wedding ceremonies at your venue?

Yes

What is the starting site fee for wedding ceremonies during peak season?

$975

What is the starting site fee for wedding ceremonies during off-peak season?

$975

Which of the following are included in the starting site fee?

Bridal Suite
Chairs
China
Clean Up
Event Planning
Flatware
Glassware
Lighting/Sound
Linens
Parking
Set Up
Tables

Which of the following are included in the cost of wedding catering?

Cake Cutting
Dessert
Server(s)

What is the starting price per person for bar service?

Which of the following are included in the starting price for bar service?

Bartender(s)
Champagne Toast
House Liquor
House Wine
Limited Bar
Open Bar
Premium Liquor
Signature Drink

What is the minimum number of guests required to book your venue?

25

How many event spaces or rooms does your venue offer?

4

Describe your venue:

Ballroom
Historic Building
Rooftop

What kind of settings are available?

Indoor
Covered Outdoor
Uncovered Outdoor

Which of the following wedding events does your venue service?

Ceremony
Reception
Bridal Shower
Engagement Party
Elopements
Rehearsal Dinner

What event services do you offer?

Accommodations
Bar Services
Catering Services
Clean Up
Event Planner
Event Rentals
Get Ready Rooms
Outside Vendors
Pet Friendly
Wifi

What catering services do you offer?

Buffet
Cocktail Reception
Dessert
Family Style
French Service
Hors d'oeuvres
Outside Cake
Plated
Server(s)
Stations

What bar services do you provide?

Bartender(s)
Cash Bar
Champagne Toast
House Beer
House Liquor
House Wine
Limited Bar
Liquor License
Open Bar
Outside Alcohol
Premium Liquor
Signature Drink
Specialty Beer
Specialty Wine

What event items are available?

Audio Equipment
Centerpieces
Chairs
Chair Covers
Dance Floor
Decor
Drapery
Furniture
Lighting
Photo booth
Tables
Tents

What food and beverage items are available?

Barware
China
Chocolate Fountain
Flatware
Glassware
Linens

What transportation and access is available?

Parking
Shuttle
Valet
Wheelchair Access

What months are included in your peak season?

May
June
July
August

What months are included in your off-peak season?

January
February
March

Reviews of Franklin Plaza Ballroom

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Franklin Plaza impressed guests with stunning ballrooms and rooftop views, creating an elegant backdrop. The team was professional, attentive, and made planning seamless while executing every detail. Guests praised the abundant, hot, restaurant-quality food and attentive bar and coat-check staff. Overall highly recommended for a stress-free, unforgettable wedding.

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Franklin Plaza impressed guests with stunning ballrooms and rooftop views, creating an elegant backdrop. The team was professional, attentive, and made planning seamless while executing every detail. Guests praised the abundant, hot, restaurant-quality food and attentive bar and coat-check staff. Overall highly recommended for a stress-free, unforgettable wedding.

Amanda
Amanda Sent on 03/23/2026
5 out of 5 rating

The Perfect Wedding Day

Franklin Plaza is without a doubt the BEST venue for any kind of event. From the minute you first meet with Michael, you instantly feel like someone has your back, has a genuine interest in what you are looking for and knows the business better than anyone! Michael, Sophia, Michaelangelo and Joe want to see your vision come to life and will help you execute. I do not think that our wedding day could have been any more spectacular than it was. The ambiance, the service, the food, the bar staff, the coat-check woman (she even fluffed my dress for me!), the door man….everything thoroughly exceeded our expectations. Every single guest that I spoke to said that the food was unlike any other wedding or event they have every attended, and the biggest stand out it was all served HOT and FRESH.
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Michael Sent on 11/20/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Perfect Wedding

Franklin Plaza went above and beyond to make our wedding perfect from start to finish. Amazing venue, service, food, and holiday decor. Our guests could not stop raiving about it!
Taylor
Taylor Sent on 10/20/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Wedding Review - FP

We can’t say thank you enough to the entire Franklin Plaza team for an unforgettable wedding. Joe was our point person, and he was incredibly communicative, accommodating, and on the ball with everything from day one to ensure our special day matched our vision and that all ran smoothly. The day couldn’t have been more perfect: the venue was enchantingly beautiful, the food at cocktail hour and dinner was scrumptious, our signature drinks were made to a T, and the staff were all attentive — to us and our guests.

Michelangelo and Thomas continually checked in throughout the night to make sure my finance and I were well taken care of. We received endless compliments about choosing such a wonderful venue. We highly recommend Franklin Plaza to anyone looking for a seamless, stressless, professional, and absolutely stunning wedding venue.
Kelly
Kelly Sent on 10/13/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Wish we could give more than 5 stars!!!!

We had our wedding at Franklin Plaza on August 30th, and we could not be happier with our experience! From start to finish, everything was absolutely perfect. The staff was incredibly attentive, ensuring every detail was executed flawlessly. They went above and beyond to accommodate all our needs and made us feel special throughout the entire process.

The venue itself is stunning, with its elegant ballroom and breathtaking rooftop views, providing the perfect backdrop for our ceremony, reception, and after party. Our guests are still raving about the food – everything was delicious, beautifully presented, and exceeded our expectations. Franklin Plaza made the planning process easy and stress-free, and their level of professionalism and expertise was evident at every turn.

We couldn’t have asked for a better place to celebrate our special day, and we will forever be grateful for the memories created here. If you’re looking for a venue that combines beauty, exceptional service, and attention to detail, Franklin Plaza is the place. Special thanks to Michael, Sophia and Michaelangelo for making our wedding day a dream come true!
Kayla
Kayla Sent on 05/31/2024
5 out of 5 rating

The best of the best

Words can't even express the level of professionalism and exceptional service that Franklin provides. Nobody does it like them, and between each gorgeous room, the sheer volume of delicious food and even just being able to use their in house decor...I didn't have to worry for one second on my big day if everything was handled. I knew that I was in the best hands, and I was.
M
Mitch Sent on 10/25/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Dream Wedding

From the moment we stepped into the ballroom, we knew the Franklin Plaza was the place for us! Our guests have been telling us it was one of the best weddings they've ever been to, and it's all thanks to the amazing team here! We worked primarily with Joe on the planning and Michelangelo as our head waiter, and everyone on the team was fabulous to work with. The food was absolutely out of this world! The cocktail hour alone is a feast, and the main entrees felt like we were being served at a five star restaurant. A lot of the venues in the area will only give you a few passed appetizers of clearly mass-produced food; that is not the case here!! We must have had at least 10 passed appetizers that were delicious & unique, plus the hot plates and cheese station, beautiful salads, delicious rolls, incredible entrees, AND a late night pizza station - all part of the standard package! We never felt like we were being nickled and dimed along the way.

On top of the food, the venue is simply stunning. Every room is gorgeous. At some venues you need to fight for a table at cocktail hour to set your drink down, but FP has the room set up with tons of tables, sofas, high tops, it was perfect! They take care of everything, ran with every idea we had, and took amazing care of all of our guests. They even brought all of our remaining decor directly back to our hotel suite at the end of the night. We can't say enough amazing things about the whole team at the Franklin Plaza. They know their stuff, they're very professional, and they will make your dream wedding a reality. Incredible!
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Nina Sent on 01/11/2023
5 out of 5 rating

The most beautiful wedding venue!

Franklin plaza made this SUCH a memorable day for us. We are still receiving messages from friends and family about how incredible everything was. From start to finish, every little detail was covered (food, service, decor, etc) and there was never a moment of doubt or concern about anything.
We have seen firsthand what can go wrong on peoples wedding day and feel so fortunate that we experienced none of it! From the bottom of our hearts, we want to thank Franklin Plaza for their guidance, patience and working with us to the very end. You helped us create one of the best days of our lives that we will truly never forget.

GET MARRIED HERE! You will NOT regret it! :)
V
Victoria Sent on 12/15/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Delicious food and BEAUTIFUL venue

The decor and the entire set up of the Plaza is breath taking during the holiday season! Gorgeous cocktail hour and ceremony location. The food was incredible! The cocktail hour is a feast in itself. I would highly recommend the pork! The staff at Franklin Plaza were so helpful and made our day one we will never forget! I highly recommend this venue for your special day, especially around Christmas time!
Katie
Katie Sent on 08/07/2022
5 out of 5 rating

The most perfect venue

I could not pick a more perfect or convenient place to get married. They helped us every step of the way and were so amazing to work with. From the owners, to the servers and doorman, every single person there is so nice and accommodating. Not only us, but every single guest after raved about the venue and their staff. Plus we could have the ceremony, cocktail hour, reception, after party all in one building, plus walk across the street to the beautiful updated hotel. Everything was so convenient and they made the day stress free (which says everything). The food is outstanding and the cocktail hour will blow your guests away. I can't thank Mike and the staff there enough for truly bringing our dream wedding to life. If you have any doubts, go there, see it in person, and talk to Mike and you will fall in love with Franklin Plaza instantly.
Kate
Kate Sent on 08/04/2022
5 out of 5 rating

You need to get married here

My husband and I would get married here a million times if we could. It was so amazing from the planning process to the actual day. Greg and his team were more hospitable and accommodating then I could ever imagine possible. We felt so at ease during the planning process and during the wedding weekend because the Franklin Plaza staff truly takes care of everything for you. We had our ceremony, reception, and after party all at FP and it was so convenient for guests (there's a hotel directly across the street as well, so no shuttles needed). It is truly a one-stop-shop!! Your special day will be even more amazing with all that FP has to offer.
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Awards

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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2022 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2020 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2016 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2014 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2013 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2011 Winner

Professional Network & Endorsements

13 Endorsements
Conway Entertainment Conway Entertainment Wedding DJs

If you are looking for elegant, professional, amazing & FUN, look no further! These folks know how to make your day the BEST! Michael Cocca, Joseph Galuski, Gregory Cushman, Deanna Connelly and Dominic Patalino go way above and beyond for you. We love working at The Franklin Plaza Ballroom and know you will too! Check them out and be prepared to have an awesome day!

DJ JeffreyScott DJ JeffreyScott Wedding DJs

The Franklin Plaza and Franklin Hospitality are amazing at what they do. I have hosted numerous events at their facilities and Michael, Joe, Mike, Greg and Chuck are always on their A-Game! They hit a home run every time and you can never go wrong by them. Did I mention they are just great people too? Highly recommend!

J. Foley Photography J. Foley Photography Wedding Photographers

I absolutely love working at the Franklin Plaza Ballroom. I know that any wedding here is going to be a top-notch affair. The space is elegant and beautiful, and the staff is stellar. They know what you (as the bride and groom) need before you do. Your drink glass will never be empty, and you'll never have to wonder where the Franklin Plaza staff are. They will be wherever you need them to be.

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Franklin Plaza Ballroom frequently asked questions

Franklin Plaza Ballroom includes the following items and services for wedding events in its starting site fee:
  • Bridal Suite
  • Chairs
  • China
  • Clean Up
  • Event Planning
  • Flatware
  • Glassware
  • Lighting/Sound
  • Linens
  • Parking
  • Set Up
  • Tables
Franklin Plaza Ballroom includes the following items and services in its wedding catering costs:
  • Cake Cutting
  • Dessert
  • Server(s)
The bar service starting price at Franklin Plaza Ballroom includes:
  • Bartender(s)
  • Champagne Toast
  • House Liquor
  • House Wine
  • Limited Bar
  • Open Bar
  • Premium Liquor
  • Signature Drink
The space offered by Franklin Plaza Ballroom for wedding events is known for:
  • Ballroom
  • Historic Building
  • Rooftop
Franklin Plaza Ballroom offers the following indoor/outdoor options for weddings:
  • Indoor
  • Covered Outdoor
  • Uncovered Outdoor
Franklin Plaza Ballroom offers the following types of wedding events:
  • Ceremony
  • Reception
  • Bridal Shower
  • Engagement Party
  • Elopements
  • Rehearsal Dinner
Franklin Plaza Ballroom offers the following services for wedding events:
  • Accommodations
  • Bar Services
  • Catering Services
  • Clean Up
  • Event Planner
  • Event Rentals
  • Get Ready Rooms
  • Outside Vendors
  • Pet Friendly
  • Wifi
Franklin Plaza Ballroom offers the following furniture and decor items for weddings:
  • Audio Equipment
  • Centerpieces
  • Chairs
  • Chair Covers
  • Dance Floor
  • Decor
  • Drapery
  • Furniture
  • Lighting
  • Photo booth
  • Tables
  • Tents
Franklin Plaza Ballroom is recommended by 100% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 5.0, with the same score awarded for quality of service, flexibility, value, professionalism and average response time.

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