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I agree with you about a lack of places in the Utica area. I've heard Franscesca's in Ilion is nice. Doesn't look like much from the outside, but I've spoken with Francesca in the past and she's really accomodating!

If you're having a very small reception, the Fort Schulyer Club in downtown Utica is unique!

Hey! Not sure if you're still searching, but I'll chime in anyway because it's so rare to read about Utica weddings on here!

I was actually looking in Utica myself because I am from around there, and found the pickings relatively thin. Not sure how bit your radius is, but we were going to check out Greystone Castle in Canastota (about a 30 minute drive I think). However, we loved the Otesaga in Cooperstown right off the bat so decided to cancel our other appointments. There were a few other Cooperstown options which were also appealing, like the Fenimore. We also had an appointment at Harding Farm which we cancelled. 

Good luck, and I'd be interesting in hearing where you pick for hair/make-up/non venue stuff in the area, as I'm still searching... 

@Erikaleee: Its nice to find another Otesaga bride.  I am getting married there next January.  Would love to hear about your experience as you are likely further along in the planning than me.

I'm getting married at the Fort Schuyler Club in Utica http://www.fortschuylerclub.com/ , it is breathe taking.

My other favs are the Stanley theatre http://www.cnyarts.com/ and the beaches (Rome NY)

@TriBecaBride - whoops, sorry, completely missed your comment! My wedding's in 17 days, so feel free to PM me after that and I'll give you any vendor tips/etc. that come out of it :) I saw your other post about debating between NYC and Cooperstown. We went through the exact same debate, and had the same concerns about Cooperstown being so remote.  I'm was surprised at the number of people who are actually making it, so don't count too many people out! 

Double-post.