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Built in 1878 and located in the heart of downtown Albany, The Kenmore Ballroom continues to enchant those who enter its doors. With a storied history as a hotel that once hosted performers like Frank Sinatra, this Victorian building has been transformed into a venue that feels lush, chic and vintage-inspired.

The Kenmore Ballroom is a multi-level space with a historical “bandstand” positioned so guests on either level can see the stage. With high ceilings and a breathtaking double staircase with a crystal chandelier, the Kenmore is sure to impress!

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Frequently asked questions

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

Cake Cutting
Dessert
Server(s)
Wedding Cake

How many event spaces or rooms does your venue offer?

5+

Describe your venue:

Ballroom

What kind of settings are available?

Indoor

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?

Bar Services
Catering Services
Clean Up
Event Planner
Event Rentals
Get Ready Rooms
Liability Insurance
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
Tastings

What bar services do you provide?

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

What food and beverage items are available?

Barware
China
Chocolate Fountain
Flatware
Glassware
Linens

What transportation and access is available?

Wheelchair Access

Reviews of The Kenmore Ballroom

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Katie O' Weddings & Events received glowing reviews for their exceptional wedding planning services. Reviewers expressed high praise for the team's professionalism, organization, and creativity in bringing wedding visions to life. The staff, particularly Casey, Abby, and Amanda, were commended for their attention to detail and seamless coordination on the wedding day, ensuring everything ran smoothly. The team's assistance in vendor coordination, detailed planning tools, and ability to handle unexpected changes were highlighted as major assets. Overall, reviewers highly recommended Katie O' Weddings & Events for couples seeking a stress-free and unforgettable wedding experience.

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Katie O' Weddings & Events received glowing reviews for their exceptional wedding planning services. Reviewers expressed high praise for the team's professionalism, organization, and creativity in bringing wedding visions to life. The staff, particularly Casey, Abby, and Amanda, were commended for their attention to detail and seamless coordination on the wedding day, ensuring everything ran smoothly. The team's assistance in vendor coordination, detailed planning tools, and ability to handle unexpected changes were highlighted as major assets. Overall, reviewers highly recommended Katie O' Weddings & Events for couples seeking a stress-free and unforgettable wedding experience.

BobSam
Bobsam Sent on 10/12/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Berkshire Wedding Planner

We can't say enough great things about our experience with this incredible wedding planner! From the month leading up to our big day through the final moments of the celebration, they were true professionals—organized, friendly, and always one step ahead.

On the day of the wedding, everything ran smoothly thanks to their coordination and care. We were able to fully enjoy the moment knowing they had everything under control.

A heartfelt shoutout to Rachel—she was the magic behind the scenes who brought our wedding vision to life. Her creativity, insight, and dedication made it the best day of our lives. We’re beyond grateful!

Highly recommend to any couple looking for a planner who truly understands how to make a wedding unforgettable.
Kate
Kate Sent on 09/02/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Dream Team!

Working with Katie O' Weddings & Events was an absolute dream. From the start, it was clear that the "Katie O way" was thoughtful, thorough, and above all, so genuine. We are beyond grateful for Amanda's support in the final months leading up to our wedding. She was just a text or call away, happy to talk through any little decision or detail. She truly made us feel at ease and ensured that everything would be covered. Day of, Amanda was joined by Jenna and Shannon who handled everything seamlessly behind the scenes, from our wedding setup to the breakdown, and everything in between. The digital planning tools and detailed checklists the Katie O team provided were far beyond what we expected and were invaluable in keeping us organized. We are so grateful for the exceptional service and care the Katie O' Weddings & Events team provided to make our special day perfect.
KIM
Kim Sent on 08/26/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Murray/Burgher Wedding

This was our second experience with Katie O and her team. 10 years ago our oldest daughter was married and we used their services. It was as wonderful then as now! Casey was absolutely invaluable organizing our venue, sourcing photographers, florist, hair and makeup services and beyond. Her attention to detail and excellent communication skills kept all involved up to date on all specifics for our wedding. On wedding day the Katie O team led by Casey, made sure everything went seamlessly for a beautiful and amazing celebration. Bravo to Katie O Wedding and Events and our sincerest thanks for making our family wedding so special.
Lara
Lara Sent on 07/04/2025
5 out of 5 rating

The HIGHEST recommendation

We worked with Casey for our wedding in Manchester, and we cannot say enough positive things! From the second we hired Casey, we breathed a sigh of relief, having full confidence no detail would get overlooked and that we were in great hands. When our ceremony site and cocktail hour location changed hours before our wedding due to weather, neither or us, nor any members of our family were stressed, because we simply knew Casey could handle anything with ease and confidence. From the start, she was on top of contacting and organizing all vendors and making sure everything went off without a hitch. We knew we could reach out with any questions as they arose, and that Casey would not steer us wrong. She is also so enjoyable to be around, kept us laughing and at ease the entire way through, and we credit her with our lack of stress and our ability to simply enjoy every moment of our wedding weekend. We could not have done this without her and loved loved loved working with her!!!!!

Nicole
Nicole Sent on 06/09/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Forever Grateful for the Katie O Team

We cannot emphasize enough how much value we gained from working with the incredible Katie O team. From my very first call with them at the start of our wedding planning journey, their thoroughness, professionalism, and genuine enthusiasm immediately reassured me that we were in the best hands.

Although we hired them for day-of coordination, their impact extended far beyond just one day. In the months leading up to the wedding, Katie and her team were instrumental in helping me stay organized, offering thoughtful guidance, and preparing for a seamless execution. With their extensive experience and strong vendor relationships, I had complete trust in their ability to bring my vision to life. You can also tell that they genuinely love what they do, which added to the magic of working with them. I had a large vendor team and many personalized details that mattered deeply to me, and Katie O and her team brought everything together with dedication and precision.

On our wedding day, I could not have been more impressed or grateful. The team navigated so many moving parts behind the scenes, including weather-related planning and keeping everything on schedule, which allowed me to be fully present and stress-free. Their creativity and ability to quickly come up with thoughtful solutions gave me such peace of mind throughout the day. At one point, the back of my dress needed a quick repair, and without hesitation, Katie’s team jumped into action and fixed it within minutes. Their calm, capable presence and attention to every detail ensured that the day unfolded exactly as I had envisioned. We truly could not recommend them highly enough.
T
Tricia Sent on 06/03/2025
5 out of 5 rating

May 2025 Wedding

Katie O and her team were the best decision we made when planning our wedding. Every single member of her team exceeded our expectations. We worked the closes with Abby and she was amazing; she was the reason our wedding ran smoothly and we were able to relax and enjoy our day. She even sewed me into my wedding dress when it broke while I was putting it on! The team that was with her on our wedding day went above and beyond with steaming countless dresses and veils, picking up lunch for us and fixing some minor wardrobe malfunctions. If there was ever a problem bigger than that we didn't know about it!

They were able to keep the entire day running smoothly and on-schedule without being overbearing and were so professional and poised. They set up our cocktail hour and reception even more beautifully than I had imagines and were truly the best people to work with. We received so many compliments on them throughout the day and I do not know what I would have done without them! We cannot recommend them enough.
Justine
Justine Sent on 02/02/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Couldn't imagine my wedding day without them

If you are planning a wedding - you need to call Katie O Events right now! I can't imagine my wedding day without them - specifically Casey and Meeks! They went above and beyond to make sure every detail of our wedding was perfect! From the planning process to the big day, the team was incredibly organized, professional, and thoughtful. They handled everything seamlessly, allowing us to truly enjoy the moment without any stress. Thanks to their expertise, the day ran smoothly, and every detail was exactly as we envisioned. I even wanted to make sure to fill some content for social media videos and Casey ensured that we took those videos before heading to the alter.

We can’t recommend Katie O Events enough—if you’re looking for a team that will make your wedding flawless and unforgettable, they are the ones to trust!
S
Sean Sent on 11/26/2023
5 out of 5 rating

A Must Have!

We are so thankful we had the KOWE team with us as our day-of coordinators in the weeks leading up to our wedding, and on the day itself! They relieved so much stress, and were beyond wonderful to work with! Their long standing relationships with all of our vendors and detailed prep work in the weeks leading up to the wedding, ensured the day went off without a hitch. They also provided many resources that saved us so much time the month of the wedding.

The KOWE team were a huge part of why we had a phenomenal experience on our wedding day. We knew that if anything was not going according to plan, they would handle it and we would remain blissfully unaware that something was amiss. They fit right in and felt like part of the family on our wedding day - we could not recommend them enough!!
K
Kaitlyn Sent on 11/21/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Our wedding

I cannot say enough good things about Katie O’ Wedding & Events! Casey was AMAZING to work with! She is super thorough and worked so hard to make sure our day was perfect and that we had the best time. She checked in with us each month leading up to our wedding and even provided recommendations for a few vendors we still needed to book. The month before the wedding they made us feel so much more confident that everything would go smoothly on our big day and they followed up with every single vendor, making sure everyone was on the same page and knew what they needed to do and when. On the wedding day everything felt incredibly smooth and it was so nice knowing that if anything came up they would take care of it so we could just enjoy our day. We are super grateful we had Casey + Kelly by ourside on our special day!
Samantha
Samantha Sent on 10/15/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Highly Recommend Katie O’ & Team!

The best of the best!!! I hired Katie and her team for month of coordination for my wedding. We did an initial hour Zoom call and when I hung up, there was no question, I hired her team immediately. Their organization and wedding experience is beyond. They had worked with pretty much every other vendor I used which made things extremely easy when the time came to hand everything over. Not to mention the other vendors were actually relieved when I told them Katie was my coordinator… the DJ and caterer both said to me… “Oh you hired Katie, then we’re good, you’re in the best hands!!!” They could not have been more correct. Katie & her team communicated with the venue, DJ, caterer, rental company, etc so when the weekend came, I was 100% stress-free and was able to just enjoy! They took care of everything down to the littlest details that I would have never even thought about. We also had a couple pretty unique requests that I wasn’t sure were going to happen, but Katie & team made it happen! Abby was my day of coordinator—I absolutely loved working with! She is incredibly professional, kind, and kept everyone on track. I was on a budget so when I say that these ladies are worth every penny, I truly mean! Don’t think twice if you’re planning on hiring a wedding coordinator… act fast, and hire Katie O & team! We couldn’t have done it without them. 😊❤️
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Awards

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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2026 Winner
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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2023 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2020 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2019 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2016 Winner
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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2012 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2011 Winner

Professional Network & Endorsements

16 Endorsements
Trinity Cottage Wedding Officiants Trinity Cottage Wedding Officiants Wedding Officiants

Katie O' and her staff are the absolute best at what they do. I know that when I arrive to officiate at a wedding that they are coordinating, I have nothing to worry about. They are cheerful, professional and produce high-end results. Highly recommend this VERY nice woman and her staff.

Heavenscent Floral Art Heavenscent Floral Art Wedding Florists

So wonderful to work with, so so fun and so kind!

Sixty State Place Sixty State Place Banquet Halls

Katie O sure does sparkle in our Sixty State Place venue!

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The Kenmore Ballroom frequently asked questions

The Kenmore Ballroom includes the following items and services in its wedding catering costs:
  • Cake Cutting
  • Dessert
  • Server(s)
  • Wedding Cake
The space offered by The Kenmore Ballroom for wedding events is known for:
  • Ballroom
The Kenmore Ballroom offers the following indoor/outdoor options for weddings:
  • Indoor
The Kenmore Ballroom offers the following types of wedding events:
  • Ceremony
  • Reception
  • Bridal Shower
  • Engagement Party
  • Elopements
  • Rehearsal Dinner
The Kenmore Ballroom offers the following services for wedding events:
  • Bar Services
  • Catering Services
  • Clean Up
  • Event Planner
  • Event Rentals
  • Get Ready Rooms
  • Liability Insurance
  • Outside Vendors
  • Pet Friendly
  • Wifi
The Kenmore 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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