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Planning a grand wedding reception in Empire State? Whether it's formal or casual, indoor or outdoor, New York has everything you need to make your wedding one to remember.

From Manhattan and Brooklyn to Buffalo or Albany — and indeed throughout the New York State — you'll find some of America's top choices in hotels and resorts, country clubs, catering and reception halls.

Traditional venues to have the most experience in providing you with memorable wedding reception, but also keep in mind unusual New York reception sites like parks and outdoor gardens, zoos, historic sites, theaters, museums, upstate New York ski resorts or even yacht cruises around Manhattan island!

Then there are hundreds of New York State wineries to choose from that offer party and reception rooms for larger gatherings, along with miles of shoreline around Long Island for a unique and memorable New York beach wedding and reception.

Besides providing enough room for a large crowd, many of these unique venues have party planners on staff to help arrange everything from buffets and sit-down dinners to hiring outside caterers or professional party staff.

Top places for wedding receptions in New York include (from left): Manhattan Penthouse on Fifth Avenue; The Bryant Park Grill, Manhattan; The Inn at New Hyde Park, Long Island; Glen Island Harbor, New Rochelle; and FEAST at Round Hill, Washingtonville.

Wherever you choose to have your reception, it's highly advisable to look for package deals offered by many established reception halls that can help defray the costs of a New York wedding and reception — that will leave enough cash left over to enjoy the perfect honeymoon!

Just up ahead, discover where to host the perfect wedding in New York with our guide to finding both unique and traditional reception venues throughout the state:

also see -> CT Reception Locations | NJ Reception Locations

More information about New York wedding receptions around the Web:

New York - New York Reception Halls - Browse top reception venues throughout Manhattan, Queens, Brooklyn, The Bronx and Staten Island including hotels and resorts, banquet halls, yacht cruises, clubs and restaurants with details on seating capacity, average costs, photos.

Long Island Catering Halls - Find a list of top banquet and catering facilities throughout LI, Brooklyn and Queens with information and photos, contact details.

Wedding Reception near Hudson Valley, NY - Check out pages of listings for banquet and reception halls throughout Westchester county, searchable by zip code or in an A-Z list, plus information on amenities, price range, and official web sites, with related message board.

Albany Weddings - Reception and Ceremony Locations - Easily browse locations and related photos, maps, sample menus, and official Web sites for top reception halls in Albany and environs.