Banquet Hall Wedding Venues in Albany

Brittany

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5.0

River Stone Manor was absolutely incredible for our ceremony, cocktail hour, and reception. The grounds were in beautiful condition, and the updated aesthetic created such a gorgeous setting for our celebration. We were married in front of the fireplace, which made for the most warm and romantic backdrop. Ashley Dariano was truly amazing to work with. She is kind, responsive, and exceptionally organized. She helped bring so many of our ideas to life and ensured everything stayed on track throughout the planning process and on the big day. We did not have a day-of planner, and our wedding still went off without a hitch, which is a huge testament to Ashley and her team. The food was spectacular, and our guests are still talking about it. The Dijon chicken was a personal favorite, and we are so glad we added the late-night French fry station. It was such a hit. We would highly recommend River Stone Manor to any couple looking for a beautiful venue, seamless execution, and an unforgettable experience

Ivan

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Laura and Matt are true gem of humans--the entire staff at Oak Mountain welcomed us with smiles and made us feel at home. It was a beautiful experience, and from the moment my wife and I met Laura and went to the top of Oak Mountain we knew that THIS was the place for us to get married. I can go on and on about how special this place is. The staff made us feel so welcomed and appreciated. Laura and Matt were readily available and answered all of our (admittedly a lot!) questions. They know what they're doing and they helped us throughout the entire way. Oak Mountain is gorgeous and a special place to get married. I can't stop smiling from seeing my Miamian families and my bride, our families and friends take the ski lift up the mountain. And having the back drop of the Adirondacks as you make that commitment is a true delight. The staff: I can't be effusive enough, they made us feel so welcomed--like we were getting married in our own home. The staff feel like family and I think that Laura and Matt and the community have a lot to do with this special feeling. I wish that I could go back and re-live that day! If you're thinking about Oak Mountain as a wedding venue, I fully support the decision. It's a special place and a place you'll want to keep coming back to. I can't wait to come back. My wife and I got married in early October 2025, peak fall foliage (it was stunning), and had about 180 guests attend. The food was damn good, and the bar was rolling (we had a satellite bar at the top of the mountain and had an ongoing tab bar at the venue down the mountain). We did Ben & Jerry's for dessert and our guests really enjoyed it. We had Brown Transportation help take our guests to and from the wedding (I enjoyed being back in a big ol' yellow school bus and our guests enjoyed the convenience!) Major shout out to the town of Speculator--they welcomed us with open arms and it's a kind community who helped us out as we planned and our families and friends came to town for our big day. (I can't remember his name, but there was a staff member that gave me some acorn seeds from Oak Mountain after we got married. He told me to plant them so I can always have a piece of Oak Mountain with us. Just letting you know I planted them brother!) Laura and Matt, can't wait to see you both again, thank you for everything and thank you for helping create a wonderful community at Oak Mountain!

Kate

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We recently attended a wedding at L’Orangerie in Greenville, NY, and it was absolutely incredible. The entire venue felt magical from start to finish. The greenhouse was full of natural light, it created the most beautiful setting for the celebration, and the surrounding grounds were just as stunning. There are so many picturesque spots for a ceremony: near the peaceful pond, insidei the greenhouse itself, or tucked among the trees. The house on-site where the wedding party got ready was gorgeous, spacious, and filled with natural light, making the whole morning feel relaxed and special. Everywhere we turned, the property offered another beautiful backdrop for photos. Since we attended in October, the fall foliage was breathtaking with vibrant oranges, reds, and golds that made the whole venue feel like something out of a storybook. L’Orangerie is truly a dream wedding venue. Every detail, from the scenery to the atmosphere, made the day unforgettable. The owners, Lucy and Felix were there too and lovely! Highly recommend!

Perfect location for an upstate NY wedding! Delicious food, fun onsite amenities, and cozy communal places to gather. We couldn’t have imagined a more perfect weekend, and a lot of thanks goes to all the staff at GFH. Everyone took the time to not only learn our names but names of guests they interacted with as well, which was so nice. We got compliments from our guests not only on how beautiful the venue was but also how great the staff at GFH was. GFH is such a beautiful, cool spot to have a wedding but the people that work there are what really made it come to life.

We truly couldn’t have asked for a more perfect venue. From the start, it felt like the best possible choice for our budget without ever sacrificing quality or experience. Everything about the process was easy, smooth, and stress-free. Kathy was absolutely incredible to work with- she is beyond knowledgeable and always so responsive, kind, and helpful. No matter the question, she had an answer right away and genuinely went above and beyond to make sure we felt supported and taken care of. She made decisions easy and helped everything come together seamlessly. The venue itself is beautiful and incredibly well thought out. We had around 170 guests and the space never felt tight - the dance floor was huge, the bar was perfectly sized, and the layout flowed so well. The balcony/deck overlooking the lake was a huge highlight. It was also amazing for our out-of-town family, with many guests able to stay on-site in the cabins. The food was outstanding, and the entire team was professional while still making us feel truly special. We couldn’t recommend this venue more - it was perfect all around. My husband and I talk about how we wouldn’t change a thing about it!

The folks at Wylder Windham are the most helpful, amazing, organized, wonderful (the list goes on and on) team we have ever worked with. From the moment that we toured the venue, to our delicious wedding tasting, to the food and ambiance at the reception, to the accommodation of all the little requests made over the course of the weekend, to the hospitality they showed all of our closest friends and family, to the ease of check in and check out, they made our wedding perfect beyond words! Every space at the resort is postcard worthy beautiful. They made it so easy to have our weekend of celebration all over the property. They let us keep the party going! The food at Wylder is mouth wateringly delicious. Our guests raved about everything, including the succulent lamb chops at cocktail hour to their famous cauliflower at the reception to our brown butter and espresso wedding cake. We had the most amazing weekend because everyone involved in the preparations for our wedding went above and beyond at every turn. We are still getting messages from our guests about how magical the weekend was and how it was one of the best weddings they’ve been to (and we think it’s THE best!). We heard all weekend about how amazing the hotel team was and how helpful and kind the team had been. The team is so easy to work with and helped to bring our vision to life. We are deeply appreciative of everything they have done for us. They addressed all of our questions and all of our requests with poise and professionalism. We could not have asked for a better team to help us plan and celebrate our big day. We can’t wait to visit again soon!

Rachel

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Hall of Springs was such an easy choice for a venue. We toured many in Saratoga as we knew we wanted to get married there, but the level of detail and organization from the team had me at ease and feeling very comfortable the day would be seamless. From signing the contract and up until the day of my wedding, Liz was so great to work with, answering any questions as we made our selections and having all the details come together. Austin was excellent to have with us for day of and by our side, making sure everything was running perfectly! We couldn't be more grateful for the incredible team.

Kelly

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Where to even begin. The Caboose was everything we had hoped and more for our wedding venue. From the gorgeous space, to the perfect service, the stunning food and cocktails, and to each and every person who made our wedding day magical. Our experience was overwhelmingly positive, and our guests felt the same. A few highlights: - The Caboose team worked flawlessly with all of our vendors. Georgina – you are an operational genius who orchestrated a team that made our day so beautiful and joyful. Thank you to all the staff who contributed. We appreciate you! - The food and cocktails were to die for – our guests were stunned at the culinary adventure they were taken on. Additionally, guests with dietary needs received the same attention. Our guests still rave about the food and drinks! - Our vendor team LOVED working at The Caboose. When we told them our venue they were all excited to return, and you could see it reflected in the energy as we saw them work together. - The venue is just gorgeous. The space is flexible, naturally gorgeous so little decor is needed, and their new lighting is exquisite. Our day was perfect. Thank you so much!

We had the most incredible experience hosting our wedding at The Fort William Henry Hotel, and we cannot recommend it highly enough. From the moment we booked to the moment we checked out, every interaction was filled with warmth, professionalism, and genuine care. Dawn and Keilana were absolute stars. Their clarity, responsiveness, and calm confidence carried us through the entire planning process. Keilana answered every little question I emailed her—quickly and thoughtfully—never once making me feel like I was asking too much. Dawn was a steady, reassuring presence from day one, and on the wedding day itself, she even offered me a sip of water before the processional. It was such a small gesture, but it touched me deeply and perfectly captured the thoughtfulness of the entire team. The staff across the hotel were just as wonderful. Every staff member we encountered—front desk, housekeeping, restaurant, wedding team—was so kind, helpful, and genuinely invested in making our experience perfect. Our guests echoed the same sentiment and felt so well cared for the entire weekend. And one moment we’ll never forget: when my husband and I returned from our after-party, still buzzing from the celebration, the front desk proactively offered us a late check-out before we even stepped into the elevator. It was such a sweet and thoughtful touch. Thank you, from the bottom of our hearts, for making our wedding day so special. We can’t wait to come back for future anniversaries. ❤️

I had my wedding reception at Pine Ridge Farms on September 9, 2023 and I could not have asked for anything better! The owner, Elizabeth Gioja was absolutely phenomenal! She allowed my family and I autonomy to decorate how I envisioned my reception and cook our own food! Not only was the barn fabulous but her property in general is absolutely beautiful with the Catskill mountains in the background. My husband and I love the outdoors and wanted to celebrate in the Lord's beautiful creations and Pine Ridge Farms provided that opportunity for us! It was a magical and memorable day for us and we are forever grateful to Ms. Gioja and her team for making that happen. I have shared my experience with everyone I know and the fact that Ms. Gioja is fair with her prices as well! You will not regret having your wedding at Pine Ridge Farms!