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River Stone Manor, a historic estate located about 30 minutes from Albany, hosts weddings for couples looking for a classic venue in Schenectady, New York. Begin with your ceremony on the grounds and enjoy acres of landscaping and greenery along the banks of the Mohawk River. Choose between the indoor cocktail hour space, the Union Room (coming January 2025!), or the outdoor cocktail hour space, the Terrace Tent. Your guests will have a memorable evening with dinner and dancing...

About this vendor

River Stone Manor, a historic estate located about 30 minutes from Albany, hosts weddings for couples looking for a classic venue in Schenectady, New York. Begin with your ceremony on the grounds and enjoy acres of landscaping and greenery along the banks of the Mohawk River. Choose between the indoor cocktail hour space, the Union Room (coming January 2025!), or the outdoor cocktail hour space, the Terrace Tent. Your guests will have a memorable evening with dinner and dancing in the newly renovated Main Ballroom for the remainder of the reception.

Facilities and Capacity

Couples can invite up to 220 guests to join them in celebrating their wedding. The outdoor ceremony space lies on the banks of the Mohawk River, surrounded by oak trees. The Main Ballroom is placed atop a knoll and offers views of the river through its full wall of windows. The ballroom also has French doors that open to a luxurious patio. The Union Room is our new indoor cocktail hour space and will be available starting January 2025. The outdoor cocktail hour space, the Terrace Tent, is set upon a brick patio that sits just 30 feet from the river and boasts a tile and granite bar as well as ceiling fans and sides that can be opened depending on the weather.

Services Offered

A wedding suite in the estate’s home offers half the wedding party space to get ready before the ceremony and reception. The venue also provides the following services:

  • In-House Catering
  • In-House Bar Services
  • Special Events Coordinator
  • Waitstaff, Bartenders, and Culinary Team
  • Outdoor Ceremony Site
  • Indoor Cocktail Hour and Reception
  • Outdoor Cocktail Hour Option (Terrace Tent)
  • Wedding Cake or Dessert
  • White Chiavari Chairs and Round Tables
  • Floor Length Linens
  • Additional Event Rentals
  • Liability insurance
  • Parking

Cuisine

The venue services weddings with full in-house bar service and catering services that can meet any dietary needs, such as gluten-free, lactose-free, nut-free, vegan, and vegetarian requests. They offer the following services:

  • Plated (Four Course)
  • Buffet
  • Stations
  • Tastings

Pricing information

Starting at $20,000
Couples usually spend $19,000
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Ceremony
$1,000 starting price
These prices are available for the months of May through October.

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FAQ

Do you have a site fee for wedding receptions at your venue?

No

Do you have a site fee for wedding ceremonies at your venue?

Yes

What is the starting site fee for wedding ceremonies during peak season?

$1,000

What is the starting site fee for wedding ceremonies during off-peak season?

$750

Which of the following are included in starting site fee?

Chairs
China
Clean Up
Event Planning
Flatware
Glassware
Linens
Parking
Set Up
Tables

Which of the following are included in the cost of wedding catering?

Cake Cutting
Dessert
Server(s)
Wedding Cake

Which of the following are included in the starting price for bar service?

Bartender(s)
Champagne Toast
House Beer
House Liquor
House Wine
Open Bar
Premium Liquor
Signature Drink

What is the minimum number of guests required to book your venue?

70

How many event spaces or rooms does your venue offer?

3

Describe your venue:

Ballroom
Banquet Hall
Historic Building
Waterfront

What kind of settings are available?

Indoor
Covered Outdoor
Uncovered Outdoor

Which of the following wedding events does your venue service?

Ceremony
Reception

What event services do you offer?

Bar Services
Catering Services
Clean Up
Event Planner
Event Rentals
Liability Insurance
Outside Vendors
Wifi

What catering services do you offer?

Buffet
Dessert
Hors d'oeuvres
Plated
Server(s)
Stations

What bar services do you provide?

Bartender(s)
Champagne Toast
House Beer
House Liquor
House Wine
Liquor License
Open Bar
Premium Liquor
Signature Drink
Specialty Beer
Specialty Wine

What event items are available?

Altar/Arch
Chairs
Dance Floor
Tables
Tents
Tent Accessories

What food and beverage items are available?

Barware
China
Flatware
Glassware
Linens

What transportation and access is available?

Parking
Wheelchair Access

What months are included in your peak season?

May
June
July
August
September
October

What months are included in your off-peak season?

January
February
March
April
November
December
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Reviews of River Stone Manor

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River Stone Manor receives glowing reviews from couples who recently celebrated their weddings at the venue. Guests highlight the picturesque river views and beautifully maintained grounds that provide a magical backdrop for ceremonies and receptions. The attentive and professional staff, especially wedding coordinator Ashley, ensured seamless planning and execution, while the delicious food and accommodating service received high praise. The newly renovated ballroom and bright, beautiful waterfront ceremony location, along with the exceptional organization and support provided by the entire team, make River Stone Manor a highly recommended wedding venue for couples seeking a flawless and unforgettable experience.

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River Stone Manor receives glowing reviews from couples who recently celebrated their weddings at the venue. Guests highlight the picturesque river views and beautifully maintained grounds that provide a magical backdrop for ceremonies and receptions. The attentive and professional staff, especially wedding coordinator Ashley, ensured seamless planning and execution, while the delicious food and accommodating service received high praise. The newly renovated ballroom and bright, beautiful waterfront ceremony location, along with the exceptional organization and support provided by the entire team, make River Stone Manor a highly recommended wedding venue for couples seeking a flawless and unforgettable experience.

Weddingwire
5.0/5 101 reviews
Google
4.7/5 156 reviews
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Trinity Cottage Wedding Officiants Trinity Cottage Wedding Officiants Wedding Officiants

Skip Sgarlata, Maureen and the staff are the BEST in the Capital Region. I love officiating weddings at River Stone Manor because everything is done with the smallest of details attended to, the grounds are breathtaking, and the staff are on top of everything. You will have nothing to worry about when you book your wedding there. Promise. My highest recommendations!

Viscosi Photography Viscosi Photography Wedding Photographers

I have loved working at River Stone since it opened, it is the perfect wedding location. Many beautiful spots for photos, a photographers dream location. Excellent food and a fantastic staff. When I work at River Stone Im working with friends and we work as a team.

Gourmet Confections Gourmet Confections Wedding Cakes

River Stone Manor is not only THE Most Beautiful Venue around but ALL Of Skips staff are equally Beautiful in soo many ways!! From the Breath Taking Grounds to the inside of Elegance Ballroom you can be Absolutely reassured your every Attention to detail will be Promised from start to...

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1437 Amsterdam Rd Schenectady, NY, 12302
5183828322
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River Stone Manor frequently asked questions

River Stone Manor includes the following items and services for wedding events in its starting site fee:
  • Chairs
  • China
  • Clean Up
  • Event Planning
  • Flatware
  • Glassware
  • Linens
  • Parking
  • Set Up
  • Tables
River Stone Manor includes the following items and services in its wedding catering costs:
  • Cake Cutting
  • Dessert
  • Server(s)
  • Wedding Cake
The bar service starting price at River Stone Manor includes:
  • Bartender(s)
  • Champagne Toast
  • House Beer
  • House Liquor
  • House Wine
  • Open Bar
  • Premium Liquor
  • Signature Drink
The space offered by River Stone Manor for wedding events is known for:
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet Hall
  • Historic Building
  • Waterfront
River Stone Manor offers the following indoor/outdoor options for weddings:
  • Indoor
  • Covered Outdoor
  • Uncovered Outdoor
River Stone Manor offers the following types of wedding events:
  • Ceremony
  • Reception
River Stone Manor offers the following services for wedding events:
  • Bar Services
  • Catering Services
  • Clean Up
  • Event Planner
  • Event Rentals
  • Liability Insurance
  • Outside Vendors
  • Wifi
River Stone Manor offers the following furniture and decor items for weddings:
  • Altar/Arch
  • Chairs
  • Dance Floor
  • Tables
  • Tents
  • Tent Accessories
River Stone Manor is recommended by 100% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 5.0, with the same score awarded for quality of service, flexibility, value, professionalism and average response time.

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