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About Birch Hill Catering
Based in Castleton-On-Hudson, Birch Hill Catering works with couples planning weddings throughout Albany and Saratoga, New York. Couples touring this venue often compare it with nearby options such as Mansion at Cedar Hill, Stablegate Farm & Vineyard. This profile is free to claim; verified couple reviews — never payments — determine how it ranks.
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How much does a wedding planner cost in Albany?
Day-of coordination in Albany commonly runs $800–$2,000; partial planning $2,000–$4,500; full-service planning often starts around $4,500 and scales with the wedding. Many planners saved couples more than their fee through vendor knowledge and mistake-avoidance.
Planner vs. venue coordinator — what's the difference?
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Wedding venues near Birch Hill Catering
| Venue | Distance |
|---|---|
| Mansion at Cedar Hill | 5.1 mi |
| Stablegate Farm & Vineyard | 5.7 mi |
| Stable Gate Winery | 5.7 mi |
Straight-line distance from Birch Hill Catering to each venue listed on Lazo.
Albany weddings, month by month
Days typically top out between 65° and 85° in May, June, July, August, September. The driest months are January, February, March.
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Golden hour | Sunset |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 33° | 16° | 19% | 4:03 PM | 4:46 PM |
| Feb | 36° | 18° | 19% | 4:47 PM | 5:27 PM |
| Mar | 45° | 26° | 21% | 6:24 PM | 7:01 PM |
| Apr | 59° | 37° | 24% | 6:59 PM | 7:37 PM |
| May | 71° | 48° | 25% | 7:30 PM | 8:10 PM |
| Jun | 79° | 57° | 26% | 7:51 PM | 8:34 PM |
| Jul | 84° | 62° | 24% | 7:49 PM | 8:30 PM |
| Aug | 82° | 61° | 22% | 7:17 PM | 7:56 PM |
| Sep | 74° | 53° | 21% | 6:27 PM | 7:04 PM |
| Oct | 62° | 41° | 21% | 5:34 PM | 6:12 PM |
| Nov | 49° | 32° | 21% | 3:49 PM | 4:32 PM |
| Dec | 38° | 23° | 24% | 3:36 PM | 4:22 PM |
Average highs, lows and the share of days with 0.1″ of rain or more, from NOAA’s 1991–2020 climate normals at Albany Airport (6.8 mi from Albany). Golden hour begins when the sun is 6° above the horizon; both times are for the 15th of each month in Albany.
Getting to Albany
| Airport | Distance | Est. drive |
|---|---|---|
| ALB Albany International Airport | 7 mi | 10 min |
| RUT Rutland - Southern Vermont Regional Airport | 73 mi | 1 hr 50 min |
| BDL Bradley International Airport | 74 mi | 1 hr 50 min |
| City | Distance | Est. drive |
|---|---|---|
| Hartford-New Haven | 90 mi | 1 hr 50 min |
| New York City | 131 mi | 2 hr 40 min |
| Providence | 133 mi | 2 hr 40 min |
| Boston | 139 mi | 2 hr 50 min |
Straight-line distance from central Albany; drive times are estimates, not routes. Airports with scheduled passenger service, from OurAirports.
Details
- Based in
- 1 Celebration Wy, Castleton-On-Hudson, NY 12033, USA
- Where
- Castleton-On-Hudson · 11 miles south of central Albany
- Listed under
- Wedding Planners · Wedding Planners · Wedding Caterers
- In Albany
- One of 92 wedding planners we list
- Phone
- (518) 732-4444
- Website
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From Birch Hill Catering's website
“With over 80 years of experience, Birch Hill Catering is one of Upstate New York’s most memorable wedding, social, & corporate event destinations.”birchhillcatering.com
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Around Castleton-On-Hudson
- Wedding Venues nearby
- 4 within 10
- Communities served
- Ravena, Valatie, Selkirk
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