The State Room

at our wedding. The food was incredible, and never ending, and the venue itself is breathtaking. The bartenders and waitstaff were incredible! Tom and Lisa made it a point to make sure both my wife and I ate throughout the night. They set us up in a private area where we got to eat the passed hors d’oeuvres and enjoy a moment to ourselves after the ceremony. They also wrapped our entrées and provided to go boxes and boxed the top tier of our wedding cake. If you are debating getting the 'Final Food Finale', don't think twice! It was spectacular! Tom and Lisa made the planning process of a wedding super easy and straightforward. Who knew that was possible?! But from the monthly check in emails to our countless in person meetings; Tom and Lisa were with us every step of the way. On our wedding day itself, Tom picked up my wife and brought her to the venue. He also drove my wife, me, and our photographers around after the ceremony in an old-fashioned car, to take photographs. We got married in February, so this was so helpful to get around Albany without freezing. Tom also knew all the best places to take wedding photos! My wife also mentioned that Tom was with her every step of the way before walking down the aisle. He eased her nerves and made sure she felt like a princess. While Tom attends to the bride the day of, Lisa is also preparing the bridal party as well as running food throughout the entire night! When Tom is done with the ceremony, he hops in the kitchen and cooks ALL the food for the wedding! Finally, at the end of the night, Tom and Lisa put you up at the Renaissance Hotel. We had a stunning view of Albany. Talk about service... Katie and I had such an incredible day. We truly could not be happier with our decision to have our special day at the State Room. If you want a wedding people will talk about for weeks and months later, look no further than 100 State St. Albany, NY. -Ben & Katie

they weren’t trying to nickel & dime us. Third times a charm; the State Room was our third venue we looked at & we both (even my mom) got the “feeling”! They made the planning as easy and stress free as planning a wedding could be. I am a very organized person & like to have visuals; Tom and Lisa provided word documents, spreadsheets, and had everything detailed so we wouldn’t miss a beat while planning. They were always a phone call or email away with any questions, concerns etc., which is something we really appreciated. We also highly recommend having your rehearsal dinner there upstairs… convenient, delicious, & of course great service. Now to the big day! From our very first conversation Tom said, “you’ll be my daughter for the day” & he sure did. From undivided attention, to making sure things run smoothly, to cooking in the kitchen! He drove us around in an antique car for our pictures before the ceremony, held the train of my dress & fluffed when needed & brought us to our hotel room when our night came to an end. The food was phenomenal, pretty much all of our guests left with to-go boxes. We weren’t even finished with cocktail hour & guests were coming up to us to say “this is the best wedding they’ve ever been to” and “the food is delicious”! It felt so good to know not only we were happy but our guests were too! The next day Tom & Lisa had everything packed up for us, he even helped us load our car! We cannot say enough great things about Tom and Lisa. From keeping us on schedule, to dealing with our stress and anxiety & being genuinely amazing people! They will always have a special place in our hearts for helping us with one of our biggest life events thus far. Anyone looking for a venue, this is it!

ed to spend my wedding here with my wonderful (now!) husband, friends, and family. Oh, Tom? You mean that guy who was with us every step of the way and not only made sure everything ran smoothly, but our wedding dreams came true? Yeah, that Tom. He was so kind, helpful, funny, and on top of it, he most definitely knows what he's doing and if you decide to book with The State Room, you would be in very good hands. The location itself is wonderful as well, as you are closely located near fantastic wedding photo opportunities. The prices were reasonable and there were different packages and add-ons to choose from. I highly recommend booking with The State Room! <3 :)

as amazing, the service was incredible, and it was everything we dreamed of. We cannot thank Tom, Lisa and the State Room staff enough for making our wedding truly a day we will never forget.

f would put on the wedding of our dreams!!! Our experience from beginning to end was nothing but perfect. From our first meeting and food tasting through the actual wedding day, the staff was attentive, responsive, and accommodating. They made every little detail we had envisioned come to life, and did it with a smile on their face. AND THE FOOD... We are still getting messages from family & friends about how incredible it was (coconut shrimp and 1 lb filet mignons were some of the highlights). Tom went above and beyond, surprising guests with late night snacks and ice cream sundaes. His staff was extremely attentive to our guests dietary restrictions and providing personalized alternatives to suit their needs. The room itself was STUNNING that night, as they worked with my specific and particular vision. The marble walls and extraordinary chandelier are unlike any other venue we've been to. Thank you again to my dad and his staff on putting on one of the best moments of our lives. And if you are a potential bride or groom reading this review and wondering if you should book at The State Room... Tom's tagline is "I treat every bride like it's my own daughter" so expect the same service. 10000/10!

t I would say everyone continues to talk about is how much and how good all the food was along with the amazing staff. Tom and Lisa helped with everything to complimentary tasting to monthly email reminders and fast replies to anything we needed on our wedding day. Tom was with me, the bride, the beginning of the day as we did first look and he held the train of my dress, vail, and anything I needed to make it so easy for me which made me feel so special. They made the planning so less stressful with their help but also with including most important items on the contract. (center pieces, cake, warehouse full of items) Moreover, they provided a list of other vendors such as photographer and videographer recommendations which we used. Tom and Lisa made the drop off and pick up of all our things so easy along with giving us a box of to go food and our wrapped top tier cake. We had such a beautiful day and everything ran so smoothly that we cannot be happier. Tom and Lisa, thank you so much! We continue to recommend you to everyone we know as we would love to be on the other side and attend a wedding here. If you want a wedding everyone will talk about forever we 100% recommend getting married at The State Room.

we walked in. Rewind to 2019 when we had our food tasting and then COVID struck, Tom stayed in contact with us and allowed us to reschedule twice. After a long wait, ourselves, and our guests had such an amazing celebration. Tom & Lisa helped us every step of the way. We couldn't have been more pleased with the how everything turned out. No detail went unnoticed, guests could not believe the amount of food that was provided, which everyone raved over. Throughout the whole process Tom & Lisa were prompt with their responses and provided suggestions and helpful tips which allowed us to feel more than comfortable through the entirety of the process. We cannot say enough good things about Tom and everyone that was involved. Have this venue at the top of your list for places to visit when deciding on a wedding venue.

nue I checked out and knew immediately Tom and Lisa would never sway me in the wrong direction. They are on top of every single phone call and email you reach out to them for. No detail goes unnoticed, down to the final meeting checklist which includes the pair of comfortable dancing shoes under your sweetheart table. My guests all raved about the food, proving every compliment Tom ever gave himself as the chef. He was there from the first look and 10 hours later when he walked us back to our room. Highly recommend this venue, I don’t have a single complaint. If I could use them over and over for party planning I would!

ing until June 2022. Tom made the transition as easy as possible which kept us stress free. There was always an open line of communication between us and Tom or Lisa. Everything with The State Room was upfront and if we wanted to add or change anything it was an easy adjustment. When Tom says that it’s your day he means it. The day was 100% ours and we were able to bring our vision to life. We did not have to worry about anything because as soon as we dropped our wedding materials off they took care of everything from set up to clean up. The staff on the day of the wedding took care of all our guests with the utmost class. The food was absolutely amazing from the cocktail hour to the fun food table. Our guests had such an amazing time. They still talk about our wedding when we see them and want us to have a yearly anniversary party so we could all come back and enjoy The State Room. I would recommend The State Room to any couple looking for a venue that can give you everything you would possibly want. I couldn’t have imagined a better time.

ncluded in the venue - it was no brainer for us to choose the State Room. Tom is a unique guy - so compassionate and you can really tell he loves what he does! Lisa answered all my questions quickly and even set up appointments with me to come in person to discuss things with samples as I am a very visual person. All our guests are still talking about the amazing food that is prepared - IN HOUSE by Tom and his wonderful kitchen staff. Believe me when I say it's not your traditional wedding meal. We even got sent home with leftovers (that we continue to eat and share the next few days after). The day of - Tom is with you every step of the way from driving you to your picture location, fluffing your dress, letting me use his keys on my train so it stayed put when the wind wouldn't cooperate, to making sure we were checked into our hotel that night and everything in-between. Lisa brought us upstairs after the ceremony to make sure Alec and I got some alone time before the party started and to make sure we ate! They were just wonderful every step of the way. If you are looking for a magical wedding day with staff who truly cares - please look no further than the State Room!

ate any request we had. They even helped execute all of our crazy ideas including a very unique seating chart! Lisa’s extra effort and suggestions helped to make our seating chart an absolute success! Tom is a special man. He’s compassionate and you can tell he truly loves what he does! He makes you feel like family for the day! He escorts you around for pictures, holds your train, has bottled water ready, calms any nerves, and never leaves your side! He’s your biggest cheerleader for the day! My bridal party could not believe how attentive and on the ball he was. The venue itself was absolutely stunning! They make sure to go over every single detail, down to the color of the backlighting. Now for the food, everyone RAVED about the food! It was truly out of this world. Every single thing we ate was delicious and the food just kept coming! My wedding day was exactly as I envisioned it being thanks to The State Room. Almost every single guest said it was the best wedding they have ever attended!

ails to Tom holding my train and flowers in the freezing cold on the day of while we were getting our pictures done, they were there every step of the way. All of our guests loved the venue, loved the food, and continue to tell us how great of a time they had overall. We will honestly miss working with and talking to Tom and Lisa, and would recommend The State Room to everyone!

and Tom and Lisa were a breath of fresh air. They took great care of us throughout the entire process. Thank you so much for a beautiful and memorable evening!

ue. To the ambiance and wait staff to the FOOD which was incredible! Guest still can’t stop talking about it! Such an amazing venue!!!! Can’t say enough!

& Richard Hillerman

and between the venue alone and the incredible humans we were acquainted with… We were sold. Our wedding day was on September 24th and it truly was something indescribable. It was a fairytale. From the second we booked, Tom and Lisa were there for us every step of the way. I was a SLACKER of a bride. It was overwhelming and too much at times. All of that would go away as soon as I’d talk to Lisa on the phone or my other half would go and talk to Tom. The food - words can’t even begin to explain. We had our beautiful tasting event at the venue and from that point on we told all of our guests “please come hungry… this isn’t your typical wedding meal.” People are still raving about the selection, presentation, and overall deliciousness of every single thing. (The mini Beef Wellingtons … let me tell you… we are still hearing about those!) The day wouldn’t have gone the way that it did without the support from Tom and Lisa. They did everything they could to make this the best day of our lives. You’re not talking to a car salesman when you enter this establishment. You’re talking to genuine, caring and incredible people that truly love what they do. The venue alone looks like a dream with the uplighting and ambiance. The service is top notch. I am so happy something in the universe led my husband and I here. Lastly— I laugh because I can’t tell you how many times people asked me… “who’s your caterer?” The VENUE is! Tom and Lisa are! Lisa is behind the scenes putting your dream wedding together for you while you’re getting ready. Tom HIMSELF (owner of the venue) comes and picks you up to bring you to where you are getting married. He then stands with you and fluffs your dress, gives you tissues, makes sure everything is as you can imagine. While he’s being this incredible, his side kick Lisa is putting the fairytale together at the venue. When the reception starts, Tom is now getting his team together in the kitchen to COOK for all of your guests. You heard me right. He went from tux, to chef outfit, back to tux after everyone ate, etc. Tom and Lisa both kept us in check the entire time and made sure we didn’t get sucked into missing opportunities. Lisa grabbed my hand and led me to the cake cutting because it seemed impossible to be able to take a second to do so. They both made sure we got night time photos. They both made sure Daniel and I got one on one time during cocktail hour. They made sure we ate. They packed up every single entree for us for leftovers (which we ate all week.) I could go on and on forever. These two made the best day of our lives an absolute dream. My gratitude will never be enough. The State Room will hold a place in our hearts forever. Everyone thought Tom and Lisa were family members because of how involved they were! Well, we were okay with that. Because they truly made us feel as so. But, no, they are not. They are just incredible at what they do and go above and beyond to make your special day the greatest day of your life! Thank you. We are still on cloud 9!

nnot recommend The State Room more highly.

o easy! We had consistent communication throughout, and we booked them 20 months ago. Whenever I had a question, they always answered promptly and did everything they could to make sure what we requested happened. The food was absolutely incredible, my guests were in awe about all the different appetizers, the meal itself and the fun food at the end of the night. The waitstaff and bartenders could not have been more polite and were fantastic hosts. My husband and I got to have moments by ourselves which can be hard on a busy wedding day. But Tom and Lisa made sure we had our own space to enjoy some food and time to spend alone to soak in the day. We could not be more grateful No wedding is perfect but our day at The State Room was pretty damn close!

nd main course meals I’ve ever tasted! We had so many compliments from our guests! Highly recommend The State Room for your special day! You will not regret it! 😀

MAKE IT HAPPEN! As a type A bride, it is really important to me to have input on how the day goes. Not only was each and every request honored, but it was also exceeded. We had 195 guests, which hinders on over capacity. This was not shown in the seating chart, service, or overall experience. Tom and Lisa were ready and available to answer any question we had throughout the wedding planning experience. Not to mention, they have significantly valuable pricing option for handling a large wedding. I wouldn’t wish for any other venue; we are beyond satisfied and are nothing but appreciate to The State Room for hosting the best wedding <3 truly above and beyond our wildest dreams!

d and so much of it. To rate the servers and bartenders, 5/5 , also totally amazing. Cleanliness, also 5/5 the stateroom was so clean and well kept! Now the parts that fell well, well below our expectations. Firstly, an issue with the vegetarian option. Our notes and menu printout have the vegetarian option as vegetable polenta. I was surprised to learn after our wedding, that it was not vegetable polenta, rather it was eggplant rollatini. Not a huge issue, but our guests who chose that, had expected it. Secondly, our wedding cake. We opted to have donuts as our main desert, but also asked for a nice and small two-tier cutting cake. Our photos, emails, and phone conversations were a two-tier. On the big day, we had only a large single-tier cake, not a two. Thirdly, when we met Tom to book, we had a great conversation about his vehicle collection and were excited we had our pick of several antique cars for Ashlee and her father to arrive in, and then to take photos with. This also did not happen, as we didn’t have a choice on the vehicle. Lastly, and arguably the most upsetting (to me at least) was the issue of the air conditioner. I, more so than the average person, fully understand that things happen. However, when we arrived Thursday ( our wedding was the next day) to drop items off, I was in disbelief at the gigantic air conditioner in the main door, the vent pipe, and the water drain leading right out the other door to the state room. The vent pipe was blowing on you right as you entered, and the water went right in front of the door, getting on many of dresses for those who didn't see it. My disappointment continued when we went inside and found the gorgeous venue we chose .... was now littered with white box fans. Furthermore, my sheer disappointment in the stateroom climaxed when I was told that this happened about a month prior to our wedding. I was saddened to learn that the stateroom, which is reviewed and revered for its professionalism, failed to notify us of this major issue. Nearly every picture I have gotten from friends and family includes a white box fan. We had two couples leave our wedding early, because they were frozen out from sitting by the A/C unit. We had several people tell us that they could also not hear us during speeches because the unit was so loud. I understand that things happen, but am truly disappointed that we were not notified. Had we known, we would've moved tables around to get folks away from the unit. Also, we would have had some more notice for our DJ and photographer, neither of which knew about the issue. Our hopes of photos in front of the stateroom were now not able to happen, had we known I would've arranged to have a bus for transportation for photos, so that we were not taking them with a street corner as a background. Also, due to how hot it was back by the vault we were not able to get back there for pictures, which is something we were truly looking forward to. Again, the stateroom was a great party, but we were disappointed from the above issues. Furthermore, it took the stateroom three emails, over nearly a month for them to get back to us. Their response did not address our concerns and quite frankly was very lackluster.

mosphere and by the welcoming and energetic spirit that Tom and Lisa exude. We knew we picked the right venue because of how personally they take each wedding at The State Room. They recommended most of our vendors to us and all of the vendors were amazing! During the event, they were super attentive and helpful. Many of our guests mentioned Lisa by name and how wonderful she was all night. We were never left to deal with anything alone, to the point of Lisa makeshifting a new bustle for the bride 15 minutes before the first dance. All of our guests were incredibly impressed with the venue, service, food and party that Tom, Lisa and the staff put on. We are so thankful to have had our wedding at The State Room and would recommend anyone even thinking about it to definitely pick it for their special day. 1000% best wedding ever! Thank you so much to everyone at The State Room for making it that way!

. Tom, Lisa and all the staff are there to help you and make sure you and all your guests are cared for and having a great time. What you see is what you get, there's no hidden/added fees, a gorgeous venue, amazing food, all inclusive, and help with planning from start to finish. Communication was great. They instantly answered my calls and emails and checked in on me to make I knew what needed to be done and see if I needed help or had questions. I got so many compliments during and after the wedding about how the food never stopped coming and how good it was. One thing (of the many) I loved is that they make sure you and your wife/husband have a moment alone after the ceremony to eat and relax for a few minutes. They were always one step ahead and the day of you really don't have to worry about anything except being present. Lisa really is super woman, making sure everything goes off without a hitch and Tom really does treat you like his son/daughter. The day was beyond what I imagined and I would highly recommend The State Room to any couple!

zing food. Especially the delicious hors d’oeuvres that just kept coming out! You will always have a cocktail at hand as well! If you are looking for a wedding venue in downtown Albany, The State Room is the one!!!