Beautiful Wedding Venues near Albany and Around the Capital Region
If you are in the process of planning your wedding, then the first job on the list is the venue. When it comes to picking a great wedding venue the old adage ‘Location! Location! Location!’ is as relevant here as ever. To (hopefully) save you some time scouring the internet, we have spent time pouring over the Capital Regions finest wedding venues to bring you 5 locations that are both spectacular and unique in their own ways. Whether they are on the waterfront, hidden away in private woodlands or on nestled amongst the hustle and bustle of city life, we think that you’ll find inspiration in the venues we have selected below.
Berkshire Retreat Center at Camp Schodack
Camp Schodack is a beautiful countryside wedding venue in Nassau, New York that comes with all the activities available that you would expect from a private Summer Camp. This retreat was founded in 1957 and has been family owned and operated for four generations. It’s rich history and beautiful landscape make Camp Schodack a perfect venue for couples looking for privacy and elegance on their wedding day. There are over 40 acres of open fields and 60 acres of private forest for you to plan your ceremony and tented reception, and spacious indoor venue space for a more elegant reception. No matter what your wedding plans may be, Camp Schodack will make it spectacular. You can host your wedding at Camp Schodack, and celebrate the whole weekend through in their luxury cabins for the whole family. The retreat can accommodate up to 500 guests in a mix of family and couple’s cabins. All cabins have master bathrooms and showers.
Find out more: https://berkshireretreatcenter.com/
The State Room
Located on historic State Street, The State Room is the perfect illustration of historic beginnings serving a modern purpose. This hall of fame award-winning venue, also Albany’s first skyscraper, was originally constructed in 1901 to serve as Albany’s City & County Savings Bank. The State Room embodies the architecture and splendor of the early twentieth century. Featuring hand painted vaulted ceilings, marble walls, grand bay windows and gold embossed Corinthian Columns. Step back into history here, at The State Room.
Find out more: http://thestateroomalbany.com/
The Oak Room at The Old Daley
In 1975 Gene and Dana Coletti, along with Gene’s brother Don, his sister Ann and her husband Jeff Faller opened the doors of the Old Daley Inn Restaurant. The restaurant was located in the historic Lansingburgh section of Troy, and its staff was a collection of friends and family, as our company still is today. Old Daley was known to be one of the best prime steak and seafood restaurants in all of Troy. We became widely known for the piles of king crab, prime rib and the famous Chicken Teriyaki that is still served to this day. The energy of the restaurant was its claim to fame, and is why it became the top spot in the Capital Region for 28 years. Friendly, outgoing and old school service oriented.
Find out more: https://www.olddaley.com/
The Hill
Situated in the middle of several hundred acres of beautiful horse pastures, woods and a lake, we are a private 300 acre Hudson Valley Estate with views of the Catskills and Berkshire Mountains.Enjoy one of the most beautiful sites in the Hudson Valley for your wedding. We have multiple buildings and barns for you to customize and create your perfect wedding day. Exchange your vows against the backdrop of the mountains and lake, enjoy dinner and dancing in our historic Palladian Barn, and wind down the evening with a fire pit and an after party in the Art Barn.
Find out more: https://hudsonvalleyweddings.net/
Catskill Weddings at The Natural Gardens
Natural Gardens is the most unique, private and beautiful destination wedding venue in the Catskills! The Natural Gardens encompass 107 acres in the Western Catskills, the farm boasts beautiful mountain scenery, barns, woodland gardens, landscaped ponds with large koi, babbling brooks and waterfalls. The farm features hundreds of varieties of perennials, including native orchids, trilliums and ferns. A beautiful place for a Catskill Barn Wedding! We are referred to as Rustic Elegance! The quaint wooden gazebo, beautifully cultivated land, dense woods, and glittering pond waters all serve as the perfect backdrops for singular wedding photos. Host a rustic barn reception on the farm, an open space barn venue that begs for your personal touches. The cedar floors, vaulted ceilings, and exposed beams define the space, offering the perfect vibe to match your laid back ceremony. Enjoy one-of-a-kind views of the ponds and surrounding forest out of the structure’s wide screened windows, allowing your guests to breathe in the fresh air of the scenic Catskills while celebrating your union!