The State Room

The State Room is a banquet hall for couples looking to wed in the Albany, New York area. This downtown city venue features large open spaces with warmly colored walls and golden chandeliers. Step inside The State Room to find a romantic space away from the bustling city right outside the doors; this venue sits a five-minute walk from Albany City Hall and ten minutes from Jennings Landing on the Hudson River.

Facilities and Capacity
Couples can invite up to 230 guests to join them in celebrating their wedding at The State Room. This historic venue features two event spaces. Vaulted and painted ceilings stretch overhead. Gold-embossed marble columns match the massive walls in the large and open space of this venue’s ballroom. WIth the couple’s choice of uplighting reflecting off these polished walls, the stunning glow provides an atmosphere to keep people partying all night long.

Services Offered
The wedding planners at the venue assist couples with their ceremonies and receptions at The State Room. The venue offers the following events and services:

• Accommodations
• All-inclusive packages
• Audio equipment
• Cake
• Centerpieces
• Chairs
• Cleanup
• Decor
• Event planning
• Event rentals
• Furniture
• In-house bar
• In-house catering
• Liability insurance
• Lighting/sound
• Outside vendors
• Parking
• Photo booth
• Setup
• Shuttle
• Tables
• Valet
• Wireless Internet

Accommodations
The venue provides overnight hotel accommodations for couples following the celebration of their marriage. Guest accommodations can be made through the venue’s suggested hotel.

Cuisine
The team at The State Room works to ensure all parts of the event delight couples choosing this venue. Premium liquor, a champagne toast and signature drinks are just some of the in-house bar offerings. With an on-site kitchen, the venue’s chefs are able to prepare a menu suited to the couple’s desires, whether this means modern fare or a traditional family recipe. They offer the following catering styles:

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

Other Services
In addition to custom-crafted floral centerpieces and a master pianist for ceremonies held at the venue, The State Room also offers antique car service for couples.

History
This venue, constructed in 1901, was Albany’s first skyscraper. The building served as Albany’s City & County Savings Bank. Details of its history are evident in the elegant 20th-century architecture as well as remnants of its past that remain, such as large metal bank vault doors.