Crystal Cove is a waterfront wedding venue in the Albany, New York area. This vintage barn?s nature-filled location provides couples a romantic escape on their wedding day. The commute to this venue is a quick twenty-minute drive east from the Hudson River in Albany. The property sits on the shores of Crystal Lake, near St. Henry?s Church.Facilities and Capacity Couples can invite up to 300 guests to join them at this romantic lakefront location. The venue offers indoor and outdoor settings for ceremonies and receptions. Couples can get married right above the waters of the lake with Crystal Cove?s wooden dock, or on the lawn for more solid ground. Both ceremonies provide stunning lake backdrops. Head into the barn pavilion for the party, with open sides, wooden columns and a solid roof overhead bearing delicate chandeliers.Services Offered The venue, owned and operated by Frank Mantha and Ruth McGlew, offers the following products and services to couples:
All inclusive packages
Bridal suite
Cake
Chairs
Cleanup
Event planning
Event rentals
Furniture
In-house bar
In-house catering
Liability insurance
Lighting
Parking
Pet friendly
Setup
Tables
Wireless Internet
Cuisine Frank does the cooking while Ruth manages the banquet and serving. They offer catering in the following styles:
Buffet
Cocktail reception
Dessert
French service
Hors d’oeuvres
Outside cake
Plated
Servers
Stations
History The venue has been family owned for over 90 years. Crystal Cove started as an amusement park and resort. The park featured a carousel, ferris wheels and a public beach. Now, with the rides gone and the beach no longer public, Frank and Ruth focus all their energy on weddings and events hosted at the venue.