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5 Budget Stretching Weekend Weddings Ideas

5 Budget Stretching Weekend Weddings Ideas

Check out these amazing money-saving ideas to help stretch your wedding budget and make the most of your dream weekend-long wedding.

5 Ideas For A Perfect Upstate NY Fall Wedding

5 Ideas & Locations For The Perfect New York Fall Wedding

When it comes to looking for the perfect time and place to get married, you would be hard pushed to pick a better spot than Upstate New York in the Fall. The golds, reds, ambers, and greens come together perfectly to compliment the warm days and evenings.

With so much choice out there though, finding a venue that perfectly suits your needs and vision can be a challenge. So we put our team to the test to find 5 beautiful venues that are all unique and amazing in their own way.

Ranging from Summer Camps to Casinos, we think that you’ll find ideas and inspiration from the list we have compiled here to help you plan your dream Fall wedding.

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Spend a weekend at summer camp - Camp Schodack

Have the wedding that your friends and family will be talking about for years to come. Make use of our two heated swimming pools, an extensive adventure course (including a high and low ropes course, 300-yard zip line, and 40' climbing tower), 7 tennis courts, multiple basketball courts, fields for all team sports, a go-kart track, miles of beautiful hiking trails through our private woods, lots of multi-purpose indoor spaces, a large indoor theatre, an outdoor amphitheater seating over 500 people, a golf driving range and more.

Take advantage of all our fun activities, amazing catering, and more…or just relax by the pool! It’s your choice!

Find out more: https://www.schodack.com/facility-rentals/

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Win big at the casino - Turning Stone Resort

Whether you’ve dreamed of your wedding your whole life or never saw it coming until “the one” came along, your wedding should be one of the most unforgettable events of your life. As New York State’s most awarded resort and an all-encompassing wedding destination, Turning Stone Resort Casino has the variety of venues and depth of talent to turn your wedding into an extraordinary event.

From the Tudor-style Shenandoah Clubhouse on our championship golf course to an outdoor wedding on the Great Lawn at The Lodge – winner of the Forbes Travel Guide Four-Star Award and AAA Four Diamond Award - or one of a dozen other venues, Turning Stone offers the ideal venue for any size or style of wedding you’ve imagined.

Find out more: https://www.turningstone.com/groups-events/weddings

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Get down on the farm - Bloomington Hill Farm

Guy Jones started farming in the Hudson Valley in the early eighties, not long after he gave up his storefront law office in Albany, New York. In the beginning, Blooming Hill sold vegetables at farmers' markets locally and in New York City at the Union Square Greenmarket.

Today we're still known for our unaltered, eclectic and broad produce offerings - we grow and forage over 200 varieties of fruits and vegetables on a hundred acres in Orange County, NY, and we are proud to sell to some of the best restaurants in New York City, New Jersey, and the Hudson Valley.

Find out more: https://www.bloominghill.farm/weddings

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Celebrate in the Capital - 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/

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Enjoy time at a country club - Mohawk River CC

We offer breathtaking scenery, ceremony and wedding reception sites, modestly priced wedding packages, and a talented culinary and events team to ensure your day goes off without a hitch. We've got everything handled! From the grand ballroom and food to the catering service and décor, Mohawk River Country Club is the perfect place to choose for your wedding venue.

A successful wedding reception has an entertaining beginning, middle, and end. When you book your wedding with Mohawk River Country Club, our event staff will make sure that every aspect of your wedding is taken care of, with finesse. We can't wait to service you, your guests, and your beloved's family!

Find out more: https://www.mohawkrivercc.com/weddings

Best Wedding Venues In Albany

5 Amazing Albany Wedding Venues

Below we have out together a list of 5 of the most beautiful and unique wedding venues in the Capital Region. Each of the amazing venues here offer something different from the rest, and we are sure that you will find a venue here that suits the needs of you and your guests.

We understand how hard it can to find a venue that is perfect for you and your partner, but we hope that you will find ideas and inspiration from our selections below. And, if you do not find anything you like here, then we hope that you enjoy looking at this amazing locations whilst you continue searching for your ideal wedding spot.

Father/daughter dance at in the Dinning Hall at Camp Schodack

Father/daughter dance at in the Dinning Hall at Camp Schodack

The Summer Camp - Camp Schodack

Camp Schodack is a beautiful countryside wedding venue in Nassau, New York. 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.

Camp Schodack wants to make your wedding everything you’ve always dreamed. You’ll get to work with their wedding coordinator to plan every detail, from the catering to the decor and everything in between. They offer DIY packages for you to bring in their own food and drink, or you can choose from one of their many catering options. Catering with Camp Schodack offers buffet options, barbecue, food carts, and plated meals for every style wedding. Overnight accommodations are also available through Camp Schodack for up to 500 guests.

Find out more: https://www.schodack.com/facility-rentals/

Main room of the Albany Hilton

Main room of the Albany Hilton

The Fancy Hotel - The Albany Hilton

The Hilton Albany is a downtown hotel venue hosting weddings for couples in the Albany, New York area. The hotel's modern ballroom will transport couples to another world for the wedding of their dreams. Located just 15 minutes from Albany International Airport, this venue beams style and convenience.

Couples can invite up to 1,350 guests to join them on their special day. The glittering Governor's Ballroom, with cream accents and delicate chandeliers, hosts the largest parties. The Hudson Ballroom also offers space for receptions on the patio level of the Hilton Albany. Smaller spaces are available for more intimate receptions.

Within the walls of the Hilton Albany, couples and guests will find 385 guest rooms. The rooms and suites offer modern accommodations, with views of the city of Albany. Suites feature a sofa, two televisions, a refrigerator and full-size wet bar, making them the perfect option for close family or the wedding party.

Find out more: https://www.hilton.com/en/hilton/

Main atrium set for dinner at Kiernan Plaza

Main atrium set for dinner at Kiernan Plaza

The Historic Building - Kiernan Plaza

Kiernan Plaza is a historic wedding venue located in Albany, New York. Offering a grandiose space with a great deal of charm, elegance, and beauty, this venue is suitable for hosting ceremonies and receptions of all kinds. With indoor and outdoor areas, it is also versatile enough to accommodate a wide range of concepts and themes.

Kiernan Plaza is perhaps one of the most important buildings contributing to the growth of Albany during the twentieth century. Originally built in 1899 as a grand train station, Kiernan Plaza has been renovated and is a gem of Downtown Albany featuring wedding and event space in one of Albany's most historic landmarks. Kiernan Plaza retains much of its historic character with enchanting architecture, original marble, beautifully adorned high ceilings, ornate stairwells, and dazzling chandeliers. Enjoy the convenient downtown Albany location at this stunning event venue catered exclusively by Mazzone Hospitality.

Find out more: https://mazzonecatering.com/assets/kiernan-dd-promo-compressed.pdf

View from the top of Oak Mountain

View from the top of Oak Mountain

On The Mountain - Oak Mountain

Oak Mountain is a banquet hall in the Albany, New York area ideal for couples seeking a rustic mountainous venue. The wooden accents and surrounding mountain vista makes this venue a romantic getaway for a wedding. Surrounded by the Adirondacks, couples can escape an hour and 45 minutes northwest of Albany to reach Oak Mountain.

With a guest maximum of 250 guests, this venue welcomes couples looking for a wedding with a view. A mountaintop ceremony overlooking a sea of green peaks awaits couples at Oak Mountain. The lift ride to the top provides a memorable experience for all. From there, move to the reception in the banquet hall’s Great Room. This room’s cathedral ceilings, wooden accents, and wall of windows give it an air of openness and comfort. Before the night’s over, couples can head outside to the onsite fire pit to roast marshmallows with their guests for a creative dessert option.

Find out more: https://oakmountainski.com/weddings/groups-weddings

View over the lake at Stone Bridge Farm

View over the lake at Stone Bridge Farm

On The Farm - Stone Bridge Farm

Stone Bridge Farm Hospitality offers a beautiful and sophisticated farm setting venue with amazing views and endless photo opportunities. We can accommodate nearly any idea you have, whether you choose to make use of our beautiful indoor arena, rent one of our immaculate homes, bring your own tent, or any combination of an indoor/outdoor setting.

Stone Bridge Farm Hospitality is located in Schuylerville, New York. Our venue includes more than 90 acres of breathtaking views, indoor event space and housing accommodations. Stone Bridge Farm is 10 miles from Saratoga Springs, offering proximity to restaurants and local culture while ensuring privacy for your event. A short 25 minutes ride finds you in the Glens Falls/Queensbury area. The adjacent Green Mountains of Vermont make a beautiful scenic backdrop for your wedding, and provide endless possibilities for gorgeous photographs.

Stone Bridge Farm Hospitality can accommodate small intimate events, such as an elopement or rehearsal dinner, or a larger event of up to 350 guests. The options for the location of your event within the property are nearly endless as we have multiple sites for your tented event, and provide several choices for an indoor event.

Stone Bridge Farm also has options for smaller, more intimate events. We host showers, parties, and other celebrations. We have on-site lodging to accommodate up to 30 guests.

Find out more: https://www.stonebridgefarmhospitality.com/