Greywacke Meadows is a new great wedding venue option that recently opened in Grafton, New York.
The post and beam barn event space can seat up to 230 people comfortably on one level in the great hall area. While Greywacke Meadows specializes in weddings, the space is available for anniversaries, birthdays and other events.
For weddings, this venue allows outside catering which is always a plus for brides and grooms. It also has a really cool outside location for ceremonies. It is definitely worth checking out!
WEDDING DJ REVIEW OF A GREAT VENUE IN AVERILL PARK NY
If you are looking for a beautiful location only 15 minutes away from Albany, NY, the Old Daley Inn’s Crooked Lake House Wedding in Averill Park NY may be right for you. Having provided disc jockey services here on a number of occasions, we would love to DJ your special day at this venue.
This all-inclusive venue provides outside locations for ceremony, as well as inside. It has two pianos, a full bar like you would see at your favorite tavern, and a rustic feel that is very popular in the wedding industry today.
CEREMONY – With the crystal clear Crooked Lake acting as a beautiful backdrop, you can have your ceremony outside overlooking the water, or inside in a rustic ballroom with a stone fireplace and gorgeous piano.
COCKTAIL HOUR – With a complete old-fashioned bar, you can belly up to the bartender for your favorite drink requests, or sit on comfy couches, by another fireplace, overlooking the water.
MULTIPLE ROOMS – The Old Daley Inn has a number of different ready rooms for all your needs, with great hardwood flooring.
RECEPTION HALL – Tiered reception hall with an elevated platform for the head table. Perfect for fine dining and dancing.
OVERALL RATING – We love this hall. I totally recommend it. The staff offers great support which additionally helps make this a great potential place for your special day.
WEDDING REVIEW: BROWN’S REVOLUTION HALL
by Kenny Casanova
Recently, I had the pleasure of providing my wedding services as the disc jockey for a fun group at Browns Brewing Co . I just thought it would be nice to share that Brown’s Revolution Hall is a nice option for bride’s & grooms in the area who want an all-in-one venue to host both the ceremony and the reception on their special day.
For those of you Collar City residents of the historic Troy, New York area, many may know well what I am referring to when I mention, “My wife loves the Cherry Razz.” Brown’s micro brewery produces a sweet Cherry Raspberry beverage, served complete with a cherry in the bottom; a definite must-have chick drink native to the area. However, to the passive Brown’s fan, here is something that not quite everyone knows about; Browns Brewery also provides a great wedding service throughout the year.
LOCATION LOCATION LOCATION: “Revolution Hall,” Brown’s private party venue is located to the right of what most of Troy knows as Brown’s Brewery 417 River Street in Troy. This private function venue is an area closed off to the public, but is often made known by hosting musical acts. Many Capital Region favorite bands like Hair Of The Dog and The Refrigerators, have played under the Brown’s banner in this very location. And because of the stage and open floor layout, this venue can be the perfect alternative option for a wedding.
VENUE LAYOUT INFORMATION: The venue layout has great potential. Brown’s Revolution Hall has its own private bar with Brown’s on tap, its own kitchen, its own bathroom, a separate entrance/exit, a stage for entertainment. A wedding ceremony (like the one I attended) can easily take place in the stage part of the hall.
After the ceremony is over, Brown’s staff will just usher your guests over to the private bar for cocktail hour. During this festive cocktail consumption time, the layout used for the ceremony will be transformed into an elegant area for reception dining. There is even a balcony for additional reception seating.
FOOD SELECTION: Brown’s dinner selections are actually very good. They are not only known for their beer. They have everything from high end cuts of meat, to pretzels. My suggestion to those of you planning a wedding at Brown’s, however, is to focus on a few really good entree selections.
Because Browns is very flexible and easy to work with, they do have lower-end entrees available. However, cheaper food selections may not be your best option for a dream wedding… cheap food is still just that, low end. If budget is a huge concern, Brown’s will work with you. But my suggestion, is to spend the extra little bit and get their good stuff, and leave an impression! Your guests are worth the extra sawbucks, right?
Here is a link to their catering menu: CATERING MENU
If you are planning your wedding now in the Tri-city area, give these guys a shout. Brown’s Revolution Hall is a good alternative venue option for your medium-sized wedding.
…And if you want a DJ with experience working this location, give us a call at 518-506-3305. We can also give you some more information about Browns!
Here is a quick look at a recent beach theme party we provided DJ services to at Orchard Creek Golf Club, Altamont, NY. Maybe this video upload can help you get an idea of the feel of the place…
I am DJ Kenny Casanova from Albany, NY. Quite often me customers ask if I recommend any locations for wedding receptions & big parties, so I decided to put together a list.
If you are planning a wedding, you probably already know that there are a million different places in The Capital District where you can have it. Here are some great locations to check out, if you are planning your wedding reception. I have broken them down kind of into regional areas, rather than alphabetical order, to help you get an idea.
If you know of a good one or would like to see your own establishment on this list (which will soon become a tab on my website) drop me a line at ken@theDJservice.com. Thanks! DJ Kenny Casanova – 518-506-3305.
~ALBANY AREA~ Albany Clarion Hotel
3 Watervliet Ave Ext., Albany, NY – (518) 438-8431
CLICK TO THE LEFT AND TAKE OUR VIRTUAL TOUR FROM DJ KENNY CASANOVA OF A GREAT WEDDING BARN OPTION PERFECT FOR A RUSTIC WEDDING
Only about 15 minutes from Albany, NY this could be the perfect wedding barn option for you.
They have fields and fields of beautiful green for your ceremony, a great rustic barn for the reception, and even livestock down the path for endless photo options! Kenny got to play music, and also play with the goats. Now what more could you ask! But seriously it is elegant and rustic at the same time and really worth looking into. Watch the video above to see the layout in our virtual tour form.
This wedding site option is highly recommended for the rustic wedding seeker. Also, check out our pictures from on location below: