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River Stone Manor, a historic estate in the Albany, New York area, hosts weddings for couples looking for a classic venue. The ballroom inside the venue and fifteen acres of trees and landscaping outside the venue provide plenty of space for couples to celebrate their wedding day. Located about 30 minutes outside of Albany, River Stone Manor sits on the Mohawk River near Maalwyck Park.

Facilities and Capacity
Couples can invite up to 220 guests to join them in celebrating their wedding. The outdoor ceremony space lies on the banks of the Mohawk River surrounded by Oak trees. The banquet hall hosts larger receptions. Placed atop a knoll, this facility offers views of the river through its full wall of windows. The hall also has French doors that open to a luxurious patio. For smaller receptions, The Terrace Tent upon a brick patio sits just 30 feet from the river. The terrace boasts a tile and granite bar as well as ceiling fans and sides that can be opened depending on the weather.

Services Offered
A bridal suite in the estate’s home offers space for the couple and wedding party to get ready prior to the ceremony and reception. The venue also provides the following services:

  • Audio equipment
  • Cake
  • Centerpieces
  • Chairs
  • Cleanup
  • Decor
  • Event planning
  • Event rentals
  • Furniture
  • In-house bar
  • In-house catering
  • Liability insurance
  • Lighting/sound
  • Parking
  • Setup
  • Tents


Cuisine
The venue caters weddings with full in-house bar service and catering services that can meet any dietary needs, such as gluten free, kosher, lactose free, no pork, nut free, organic, vegan and vegetarian requests. They offer around-the-world cuisine in any cultural style couples desire, and can provide the following serving styles:

  • Buffet
  • Cocktail reception
  • Dessert
  • Family style
  • French service
  • Hors d'oeuvres
  • Outside cake
  • Plated
  • Servers
  • Stations
  • Tastings
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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

Which of the following are included in starting site fee?

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)
Wedding Cake

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

How many event spaces or rooms does your venue offer?

3

Describe your venue:

Ballroom
Banquet Hall
Historic Building
Waterfront

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?

Bar Services
Catering Services
Clean Up
Event Planner
Event Rentals
Liability Insurance
Outside Vendors

What catering services do you offer?

Buffet
Cocktail Reception
Dessert
Hors d'oeuvres
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
Premium Liquor
Signature Drink
Specialty Beer
Specialty Wine

What event items are available?

Altar/Arch
Audio Equipment
Centerpieces
Chairs
Chair Covers
Dance Floor
Decor
Furniture
Lighting
Tents
Tent Accessories

What food and beverage items are available?

Barware
China
Flatware
Glassware
Linens

What transportation and access is available?

Parking
Wheelchair Access

What months are included in your peak season?

May
June
July
August
September
October

What months are included in your off-peak season?

January
February
March
April
November
December
5.0 out of 5 rating
96 Reviews
  • Quality of service
    5 out of 5 rating
  • Average response time
    4.9 out of 5 rating
  • Professionalism
    5 out of 5 rating
  • Value
    5 out of 5 rating
  • Flexibility
    4.9 out of 5 rating
92% Recommended by couples
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River Stone Manor is highly recommended by reviewers for weddings. The wedding coordinator, Ashley, is praised for her professionalism and quick responsiveness. The venue itself is described as amazing, with kind and polite staff, incredible food, and picturesque grounds. The flexibility of the venue during a pandemic is appreciated, with options for outdoor ceremonies and receptions. The meals are described as delicious and the overall experience is highly praised.

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River Stone Manor is highly recommended by reviewers for weddings. The wedding coordinator, Ashley, is praised for her professionalism and quick responsiveness. The venue itself is described as amazing, with kind and polite staff, incredible food, and picturesque grounds. The flexibility of the venue during a pandemic is appreciated, with options for outdoor ceremonies and receptions. The meals are described as delicious and the overall experience is highly praised.

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Kristen L. Sent on 02/02/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Beautiful day, amazing venue!!!

My husband and I had a fantastic experience working with our coordinator Ashley at River Stone Manor. She is highly engaged, professional, and organized. Her consistent quick responsiveness to emails and phone calls was a huge help in calming wedding nerves! As for the venue itself, also amazing!! We did not interact with a single staff member that wasn't completely kind and polite to not only us but our guests as well. The food was INCREDIBLE - the many reviews we had read prior to booking that raved about the food were 100% spot on. We ended up having a beautiful fall day and the picturesque grounds made our ceremony completely unforgettable. We highly recommend!!
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Elizabeth Sent on 12/23/2023
5 out of 5 rating

The perfect day!

Couldn’t of had a better experience working with the employees at River Stone Manor, and had the most beautiful ceremony, it was a rainy day until right up until the ceremony and Ashley the wedding coordinator promised she would do everything she could to still have the ceremony outside and we did! There’s nothing i would change about our day.
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Marisa P. Sent on 08/14/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Cannot recommend enough!!

Having our wedding at River Stone Manor was the best choice we could have made! It was the only venue that me and my husband both loved. The Manor House makes an amazing backdrop, and the rest of the landscaping is beautiful, as well. It truly feels like an elegant and timeless outdoor setting that’s even better in person. With all the space they have, we were able to get ready and have the ceremony, cocktail hour, and reception all in different locations on the property! Not only that, but so many people told us “this is the best wedding food we’ve ever had”- there were so many menu choices it was hard to decide! To top it off, Skip and Ashley were very organized, thought two steps ahead at all times, and accommodated the wedding party throughout the day with food/drinks. They helped us feel so at ease leading up to and on the day itself. I can’t say enough about them or recommend this venue more!
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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2020 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2019 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2018 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2017 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2016 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2015 Winner
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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2013 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2011 Winner

Professional Network & Endorsements

8 Endorsements
Trinity Cottage Wedding Officiants Trinity Cottage Wedding Officiants Wedding Officiants

Skip Sgarlata, Maureen and the staff are the BEST in the Capital Region. I love officiating weddings at River Stone Manor because everything is done with the smallest of details attended to, the grounds are breathtaking, and the staff are on top of everything. You will have nothing to worry about when you book your wedding there. Promise. My highest recommendations!

Viscosi Photography Viscosi Photography Wedding Photographers

I have loved working at River Stone since it opened, it is the perfect wedding location. Many beautiful spots for photos, a photographers dream location. Excellent food and a fantastic staff. When I work at River Stone Im working with friends and we work as a team.

Gourmet Confections Gourmet Confections Wedding Cakes

River Stone Manor is not only THE Most Beautiful Venue around but ALL Of Skips staff are equally Beautiful in soo many ways!! From the Breath Taking Grounds to the inside of Elegance Ballroom you can be Absolutely reassured your every Attention to detail will be Promised from start to finish! I am Very Proud to be with River Stone Manor and have been since almost Their Very start! Your Dreams Will Always come to life here at River Stone Manor~

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River Stone Manor frequently asked questions

River Stone Manor includes the following items and services for wedding events in its starting site fee:
  • Chairs
  • China
  • Clean Up
  • Event Planning
  • Flatware
  • Glassware
  • Lighting/Sound
  • Linens
  • Parking
  • Set Up
  • Tables
River Stone Manor includes the following items and services in its wedding catering costs:
  • Cake Cutting
  • Dessert
  • Server(s)
  • Wedding Cake
The bar service starting price at River Stone Manor includes:
  • Bartender(s)
  • Champagne Toast
  • House Liquor
  • House Wine
  • Limited Bar
  • Open Bar
  • Premium Liquor
  • Signature Drink
The space offered by River Stone Manor for wedding events is known for:
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet Hall
  • Historic Building
  • Waterfront
River Stone Manor offers the following indoor/outdoor options for weddings:
  • Indoor
  • Covered Outdoor
  • Uncovered Outdoor
River Stone Manor offers the following types of wedding events:
  • Ceremony
  • Reception
  • Bridal Shower
  • Engagement Party
  • Elopements
  • Rehearsal Dinner
River Stone Manor offers the following services for wedding events:
  • Bar Services
  • Catering Services
  • Clean Up
  • Event Planner
  • Event Rentals
  • Liability Insurance
  • Outside Vendors
River Stone Manor offers the following furniture and decor items for weddings:
  • Altar/Arch
  • Audio Equipment
  • Centerpieces
  • Chairs
  • Chair Covers
  • Dance Floor
  • Decor
  • Furniture
  • Lighting
  • Tents
  • Tent Accessories
River Stone Manor 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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