About this vendor
URC at The Venue is a wedding and events venue located in Cohoes, NY. With a multitude of sites, they make it possible to host the wedding of your dreams. The incredible collection of amenities and perks that you can avail of here also helps you make the most of your special day.
For starters, the Ballroom is a particularly romantic and regal space to match an equally magical day. A total of 265 guests can feel at home here as the floor plan can be configured in a way that is to your liking. For smaller gatherings of anywhere from 27 to 70, you can consider between the cozy Salon or the intimate Wine Room. You and your guests can also head down to the bar or the Speakeasy, where bartenders will help keep the liquor and conversation flowing. From wines to beers to spirits to cocktails, they will top up your glasses with drinks of choice. If you envision getting married outdoors, the Courtyard is a picturesque spot. This area is also lovely for cocktail hours, receptions, and brunches.
Rest assured, the events team led by an in-house coordinator, Nidell Rosser, will oversee all aspects of the day. Detail-oriented as they are, they will take care of seating, timelines, and even catering. They will work closely with you to determine the menu and accommodate different tastes and preferences. They have also put together packages that you can choose from depending on your needs and budget. Suffice it to say, they are on-hand as a venue and as a team to provide you with anything that you and your better half may need.
Amenities + details
Ceremony Area
Covered Outdoors Space
Dressing Room
Indoor Event Space
Liability Insurance
On-Site Accommodations
Outdoor Event Space
Reception Area
Wireless Internet
Handicap Accessible
Business Attributes
- Hispanic or Latinx-owned Business
- Woman-owned Business
Ceremony Types
- Civil Union
- Commitment Ceremony
- Elopement
- Interfaith Ceremony
- Non-Religious Ceremony
- Religious Ceremony
Settings
- Backyard
- Ballroom
- Historic Venue
- Religious Setting
- Church
- Tented
Venue Service Offerings
- Bar & Drinks
- Cakes & Desserts
- Food & Catering
- Planning
- Se Habla Español
- Wedding Design
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We had such an amazing experience getting married at The Venue and cannot recommend more highly working with Ariel and Ashley and their whole team.
You will not find another spac...
e like this, especially at The Venue's very reasonable price point. It's completely all-encompassing: ceremony, reception, catered dinner, dance party, late night snacks - all in one location with ample parking that's super easy to get to from Amtrak, airport, etc. And each space within the Venue has its own unique vibe, so you really get the feeling of multiple distinct chapters to any event, even though you're conveniently in the same place all night.
The huge fenced-in outdoor area is a hidden gem, complete with a fire pit, bar, and ice cream truck; the downstairs bar features shuffle board and a 10-person foosball table and has the fun feel of being an old-timey sports bar beneath a church; the upstairs is absolutely gorgeous. You basically don't need to decorate because the space itself is so stunning. We barely did flowers and did no other decor (like literally $0 decor budget, just brought some home-grown bouquets) and we got so many compliments on how beautiful the space was.
Oh, and there's a massive bridal suite for getting ready that's adjoined to the church that's filled with huge ornate old mirrors and fun loungey velvet loveseats (and a space for your partner and their crew to get ready downstairs). I got ready with no less than 10 cousins and friends and it was plenty spacious.
The food was SO GOOD - so many people commented to us about it that at a certain point we were like- okay, anything else you wanna say about the wedding?! 😜😂 Ariel worked with us to create the perfect menu that fit within budget, including accommodating a lot of specific allergies from our guest list. He is a truly talented chef. And Ashley's pre-wedding meetings and organization were impeccable. We had 230 guests and they made it all work! (See group shot for reference.)
The only outside professional I would recommend hiring is a DJ, because the church's sound system is challenging to work on your own - they should bring their own mics, speakers, etc. Other than that (and a photographer if you desire), you can pretty much count on The Venue to be an affordable, all-inclusive package where you'll be taken care of like family and have an amazing experience!
URC at The Venue was everything I could have dreamed of! The details inside were spectacular, all the pictures and videos came out amazing, the staff was professional and flexible,...
Ashley-the event coordinator was FABULOUS! She had multiple meetings with us to ensure the dream comes true and all details are in place so I didn't have to worry about a thing! The bridal suite was amazing, giving us plenty of space to get ready, hair/makeup stools made it easy on the stylists, personal bathroom (with AC) and a wonderful place for pre-wedding photos with your bridesmaids! While my husband didn't use it, they also have an amazing groomsmen suite making it a fun time for them as well and in the basement away from any sneak peeks :) This venue is reasonably priced for a wedding venue and was worth every cent! You wont regret it!
Contact
65 Congress St, Cohoes, NY | NEW YORK
URC at the Venue