Q: Do you require a minimum number of people at our reception?

A: No, there is not a minimum number of people required, but there is minimum dollar expenditure. This amount will vary by the day of the week, time of day, and time of year. Please discuss this with our Wedding Coordinator.

Q: Is a service charge (gratuity) and sales tax included in your Wedding Package price?

A: Yes. Our Wedding Package prices include a service charge (gratuity) and the appropriate sales tax.

Q: When do we finalize all of our wedding plans with you?

A: We strongly suggest that you meet with our Wedding Coordinator approximately 4- to 6-weeks prior to your wedding date. At that time you will discuss your choice of table linens, flowers, dinners, cake, and beverages. Our Wedding Coordinator will also design a custom seating arrangement for you to place your guests at tables.

Q: Who will place our favors, toasting glasses, placards, caketop, on the day of our wedding?

A: Two days prior to your wedding date, the bride should bring her wedding novelties to our Wedding Coordinator. Our professional banquet staff will then place them in the areas you have designated before you arrive on your wedding day.

Q: Is it customary to supply the professional entertainers and photographers with dinner? Are these dinners charged at the same price as our guests’ meals?

A: It is customary to provide meals for your professionals. These meals are charged at $25.00 each.

Q: Are children’s meals charged at the same price as the adult dinners?

A: We offer special children’s dinners at $25.00 each.

Q: Can you provide a separate room for the wedding party to privately enjoy champagne and hors d’oeuvres before the formal introductions?

A: Yes! We have a special room where the wedding party can relax and enjoy champagne and hors d’oeuvres prior to the formal reception.

Q: Can your Wedding Packages be modified?

A: Absolutely! We are happy to customize a Wedding Package just for you and your special day!

Q: How many overnight rooms do you have?

A: Our adjoining Clarion Hotel boasts 68 elegant guestrooms and suites. All include a complimentary breakfast buffet in the morning. We also offer free transportation to and from Albany International Airport and the area Amtrak stations.

Q: Do you have a Bridal Suite available?

A: Our adjoining Clarion Hotel offers a complimentary Bridal Suite for the Bride and Groom complete with chilled champagne in the room when you arrive. (Subject to availability)

Q: Do you offer Rehearsal Dinners?

A: We offer private dining rooms adjacent to our Restaurant to accommodate your rehearsal dinner or bridal shower.

Q: Can we offer a choice of dinner entrees to our reception guests?

A: We are happy to offer your guests a choice of dinner entrees during your reception. It is not necessary to have a separate response card in your invitation. Vegetarian entrees are also available upon request.

Q: What is the deposit required and when is the deposit and remaining balance due?

A: A deposit of $2,000.00 is required at the time you reserve your date. Your final payment is due two days prior to your wedding.

Q: Do you have a cancellation policy?

A: If you cancel your reservation, your deposit will be refunded if another wedding were rescheduled for that date, minus our $1000.00 administrative fee.

Q: Are floral arrangements included in your Wedding Packages?

A: Yes! Each package includes a variation of centerpieces for each guest table, as well as for the bridal table.