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About The Edison Downtown
Based in Schenectady, The Edison Downtown works with couples planning weddings throughout Albany and Saratoga, New York. Couples touring this venue often compare it with nearby options such as Key Hall at Proctors, Blessings Weddings Ceremony Space @Palette. Verified reviews from real couples appear below as they are earned — rankings on Lazo are never sold.
Hotels near The Edison Downtown
The closest places for out-of-town guests to stay around Schenectady, nearest first. Ask the venue which ones offer a room block.
- Hampton Inn
- Vintage Chic Inn - Boutique Hotel
- The Schenectady Inn and Suites
- The Landing Hotel
- Hyatt House Schenectady / Mohawk Harbor
- Courtyard Schenectady at Mohawk Harbor
Hotel data © OpenStreetMap contributors. Distances are straight-line from the venue.
Verified reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Planning a wedding venue in Albany
How much do wedding venues cost in Albany?
Venue pricing in Albany spans widely — from around $3,000 for simpler spaces to $15,000+ for full-service estates and resorts. The real number to compare is total cost: ask what's included (tables, chairs, linens, staffing) and what's required (mandated caterers, minimums, service fees).
What questions should we ask on a venue tour?
Ask about rain plans, vendor restrictions, overtime fees, when vendors can load in, what the service charge covers, and exactly when you get the space. Get the full fee schedule in writing before signing.
How does Lazo rank wedding venues in Albany?
Rankings come from the Lazo Score — verified reviews weighted for recency — and are never sold. Vendors without verified reviews yet start at the community baseline of 65 and earn their score as verified reviews arrive.
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
- 132 Broadway, Schenectady, NY 12305, USA
- Where
- Schenectady · 15 miles northwest of central Albany
- Listed under
- Wedding Venues · Wedding Planners · Wedding Caterers
- In Albany
- One of 117 wedding venues we list · 9 within 3 miles
- Phone
- (518) 456-8000
- Website
- Visit site
Around Schenectady
- Wedding Venues nearby
- 9 within 3 mi, 23 within 10
- Guest hotels
- 16 within 5 mi
- Communities served
- Rotterdam, Niskayuna, Rotterdam Junction, Glenville
Distances are straight-line from The Edison Downtown; counts come from the businesses and venues Lazo lists around Albany.
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