The Marriott Albany is a newly renovated hotel in the Albany, New York area. The grand ballrooms set the scene for a timeless and elegant wedding. This venue is just ten minutes away from University of Albany and conveniently near the Albany International Airport.

Facilities and Capacity
Couples have the choice of two event spaces at the Marriott Albany. With a guest maximum of 700, the Grand Ballroom suits larger weddings. This impressively large room can be decorated to fit couples’ wedding day visions. The Empire Room hosts a maximum of 300 guests. The sparkling chandeliers and gold-framed mirrors in this room add a royal charm to receptions.

Services Offered
Out-of-town guests attendees can arrive worry-free with the assistance of the Marriott Albany’s airport shuttle. Attendees also have access to complimentary parking. The wedding coordinators at the hotel help couples on their big day by offering the following items and services:

• Accommodations
• Cake
• Centerpieces
• Chairs
• Event planning
• Event rentals
• In-house bar
• In-house catering
• Lighting/sound
• Tables
• Wireless Internet

Cuisine
The chefs at the Marriott Albany serve up their best for couples’ weddings in American and Italian cuisine choices. Their dishes meet dietary needs such as gluten free, kosher, lactose free, no pork, nut free, vegan and vegetarian requests. There is also a full in-house bar service. The following serving styles are offered:

• Buffet
• Cocktail reception
• Dessert
• Hors d'oeuvres
• Outside cake
• Plated
• Servers
• Stations

Accommodation
The couple can rest easy after their wedding with the venue’s complimentary deluxe king overnight room. Guests can also take comfort with the hotel’s special group rates. The venue even offers complimentary reservation cards couples can send alongside invitations.

Other Services
Marriott Certified Wedding Planners are available to assist couples with any part of their special day, from budget analysis to guest lists. The wedding planners are trained and experienced in planning all types of occasions, including ethnic and military weddings.