Restaurant Wedding Venues in Albany

Heather

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5.0

Taylor and her team at The Terrace at Waters Edge Lighthouse. She made every part of our vision come true. From a custom menu ( Tacos Mac & Cheese and Slider Stations) to set-up and bridal party coordination the day of. We even had our own dedicated server , who was an absolute rock star, making sure we had food and drink the entire time. The venue made our special day amazing and I couldn't have asked for a better team.

Florence, Jon Davis and owner chef Keith Scott took wonderful care of us. The food was awesome! the attention to detail was great and the view can't be beat. There was no push to have to leave by a certain time, Everyone there was committed to making it a special and wonderful day for the bridal party and the guests.

Julia

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5.0

We had an absolutely perfect wedding day at Windham Mountain. Our wedding was one of the first under the new mountain management (July 8th, 2023) and they totally knocked it out of the park! They honored our contract and pricing with the previous owners after several discussions. Coordination: Leading up to our wedding, Erika was an absolute dream to work with - we were really appreciative of her flexible schedule for calls and visits with our hectic work schedules. She was so patient as we were working to bring on vendors on a pretty tight timeline and ironing out details. She even managed to get our favorite local craft beers on tap! We had a somewhat unique schedule - we hosted our ceremony in our backyard and then brought people up the ski lift for a toast at the top of the mountain, cocktail hour at the base, and dinner and dancing in the Club Room and all of the movement between locations was completely seamless. Food: It was so nice to be able to taste the menu in advance and finalize our decisions. If you have the time to do this - I highly recommend it! Chef Shamus is phenomenal - our cocktail hour food was absolutely delicious (and plentiful!) and dinner was delightful. I have no idea how he cooked perfect steaks and fish for 110 people at once, but he did! Our guests (many of whom are super picky) continue to compliment the food at our wedding. They were also incredibly accommodating of allergies, kosher eaters, etc. The whole serving and bartending staff were so kind, friendly. and fun! Location: In addition to the food, the other thing our guests haven't been able to stop talking about was the ski lift ride to the top of the mountain. It was such a unique experience and the group shot we took at the top will forever be my favorite. It was such a refreshing way to kick off our celebrations and gave us a chance to show our guests a beautiful view of the Catskills (without them having to hike for it!) Our cocktail hour on the patio at the Umbrella Bar was so fun - we loved the flexible seating, from fire pits to picnic tables, it gave all of our guests total flexibility to hang out how they wanted to before dinner. It also gave us tons of space to speak with everyone. The proximity to the Club Room also gave us the opportunity to run inside and sneak a peak at our setup without missing out on too much of the Cocktail Hour. The Club Room was everything I dreamed of in a venue for dinner, so cozy and perfect! Erika managed to get our tables exactly how we wanted them including a massive 18-person head table. We had an extremely specific seating chart and she made sure every person was at the right seat! The dance floor really is the perfect size - and the proximity of the (massive) bar was so convenient. Erika also helped coordinate an installation of the largest feasible disco ball through one of the room's chandeliers - a move that totally made the dance floor festive. After Party: We hosted an after party at Tavern 23 - the food hit the spot and the space was great - the firepit outside was nice for those who wanted to just catch up and inside music kept the party going. Transportation: James was a total pro - our guests (and we!) really appreciated the transportation the Mountain provided. Bridal Suite: Even though we had our ceremony at our house - it was great having access to the extremely large bridal suite throughout the evening. I appreciated the storage and location for changing into a reception dress. Accessibility: I've heard horror stories of strict timelines for when setup can start or having to make sure everything is out the night of the wedding. This was the total opposite - I was able to visit The Club room the Thursday before my Saturday wedding and drop off everything, see the tables set up and walk through final details well before my guests started arriving into town. And there was no rush after the wedding to pick things up. I was able to go over the day after and grab all of the leftovers - from bathroom baskets to my high heels to my personal skis our florists worked into an arrangement! Backup Plan: Another thing that differentiates this venue is the included backup rain plan. Thank goodness we didn't need it, but it gave us such peace of mind knowing we had a great backup spot for our ceremony. Our other (amazing, highly-recommended) vendors included: Photography: Lev Kuperman (all photos are credited to Lev) Floral & Installations (disco balls, lighting, etc.): Sprig & Social Hair and Makeup: Evie Ry DJ: Empanadamn Cake: La Patisserie Normande Skincare (last minute facial!): Skin Concept Windham

Jennifer

5.0 out of 5 rating

5.0

We had the Turf Tavern cater our wedding at a different venue on September 16th. It was great to be able to stop by the restaurant for dinner to try some of the selections on their catering menu - we decided quickly that the quality of the food and service they provide would make them our caterer of choice. We were extremely happy with the hors d'oeuvres, dinners, bar, and overall service that they provided. Nicole and Maria were very responsive to any questions we had throughout the wedding planning process and made sure we were taken care of on the day itself. Our guests can't stop talking about how good the food was, and we agree! We would highly recommend the Turf Tavern for any catering needs - especially weddings!

I just had my wedding reception at Red's Restaurant and couldn't be happier with how it turned out. The food and service were excellent and the banquet room decor was perfect. Being just outside of Albany it was a fraction of the price of every venue we looked at. Kate was extremely helpful and proffesional. I would recommend them to anyone.

Most unbelievable Pig Roast for our son's college graduation party at our house. Presentation amazing. Everything from appetizers to main course was delicious. Fall off the bone pig and chicken. Everyone raved.

We had a wonderful wedding rehearsal dinner party at Provence. We could not of been happier. The food, the service, the music, the ambience was beyond perfect. Highly recommend for all private parties!

Oh My God were they great!! We weren't sure they would cater a wedding, but they were beyond thrilled to do it, and their enthusiasm showed. They were attentive and easy to work with, provided amazing service as well as amazing food at the reception and their enthusiasm continued to show the entire time. People raved about the idea of having them, and continued to rave after tasting the food. We couldn't be happier!

K Thomas

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We had the most magical wedding at The Mouzon House this past weekend. Rebecca, the owner, was quick to respond to all emails and was able to accommodate all our wishes. All the staff members working that night were helpful and sweet and the food was absolutely incredible!

Kristen

5.0 out of 5 rating

5.0

Our wedding on October 10, 2020 was everything we hoped for, and more! In the months leading up to our big day, COVID created much uncertainty, but Mary did a fantastic job of keeping in touch with me to keep me apprised of all updates and reassured me that things would be good! And they were great! A few changes were made along the way to comply with new mandates, but all transitions were made seamlessly the night of our wedding. The space itself was perfect for our 45 guests, and the rooms were decorated more beautifully than I had pictured ahead of time. Cocktail hour was a hit with our guests - all of the apps were delicious and the novelty of the rolling carts to tables was actually quite cute (seated cocktail hour, no mingling during covid) and made it easier for guests to relax. Appetizer, salad, and entrees were phenomenal! EVERYONE commented on how fabulous the food was and that it was better than your typical catered wedding. The cake was also included in our package, and it was SO GOOD! Wedding cake tends to be hit or miss but I could eat that cake every single day and already can’t wait to unfreeze and dig into our top tier for our 1-year! Besides the food, the service was awesome. Tiffany was the lead on the night of our wedding, and she regularly checked in with me and got things together for us quickly at the end of the night. All of the other staff were also so great and super friendly - also something that my guests complimented. Overall, we were so thrilled with the way the night went and are so glad we chose to have our wedding at 677 Prime.