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New York City is credited as one of the most romantic engagement and wedding destinations in the US and the world, so people often forget about the incredible gem that is Upstate New York. Just miles outside the NYC, you can find yourself in an enchanting landscape of small towns as quaint as coastal England. Yet beyond even those quiet sprinklings are vast fields, epic forests and stunning mountain ranges. Upstate New York is lively, colorful and generous with its natural beauty. So if you’re keen on getting married in one of the most beautiful places on Earth, we know a few slices of paradise.

Created in partnership with our friends at Takk House.   Most alleyways won’t lead you to a tropical getaway, but then again, most alleyways aren’t the Franklin Street alley in Troy, New York. Down the unsuspecting road and just below Takk House, the minimalist venue space we’re still swooning over, you’ll find a no-frills door that will lead you to your new favorite nightly hangout. Created from the wife-and-husband-duo behind its upstairs neighbor, the Franklin Alley Social Club is all things retro and seaside amusement park, with half-pound hot dogs to seal the deal.

They say youth is a gift of nature, but age is a work of art. There's something timeless and effortlessly romantic about a venue with history in it’s bones. Edges worn and frayed from effervescent laughter and floors weathered from dancing shoes and splashes of champagne. Much like life and most relationships, it's the imperfections that make it oh so perfect. Here’s a list of 22 historic, time worn venues, and like a fine wine, they’ve only gotten better with time.  Reporter: Katie David | Venue: The Ebell of Long Beach 

It's time for your team to turn off their laptops, sign off their emails and pack for some company bonding. These New York state corporate retreat venues have everything an unplugging and bonding weekend needs, from bowling alleys to craft cocktails. After this getaway, someone is about to give you the best boss award. Intimate or grand, casual or fancy, modern or outdoorsy - there is something for every office.  Reporter: Scout | Location: Handsome Hollow

Sometimes we need a little reminder of all the good stuff that’s happening in the world. Just think about all the gorgeous places we can explore, and all the incredible memory-making experiences that await us if we set the intention to get out and enjoy the company of our loved ones.   Here at The Venue Report, we’ve come up with a way to share deals and discounts on event spaces, boutique hotel rooms, and even wedding plans. Follow along for the ride as we bring you a free stay in an African safari luxury lodge, discounts on some seriously legit party spaces, and a few events we think you should know about. Because getting out and gathering is at the top of our priority list these days.   Reporter: Alyssa Brown

Newlyweds Heidi and Frank are both owners and wedding savants of the Takk House. This grand victorian building is retrofitted for any occasion—seriously, the couple is known for making the wildest of requests into reality, and loving every minute of it. When it came time to plan their own wedding, they knew they had to go all out, and that they did. The aged, vintage feel of the building in combination with repurposed items like an old television turned welcome sign, check in, and concierge desk, made Wes Anderson's "The Grand Budapest Hotel" inspired interior to truly come alive. Details of elegant gilded mirrors, historic chandeliers and indoor greenery transport guests back to the 1930s where sipping cocktails, fine dining and jazzing it up on the dance floor was the norm. Heidi and Frank’s innate authenticity and desire to recreate a European hotel escape allowed for their dream wedding to become reality. BOOK/MESSAGE THIS VENUE