Locations Directory
Except where noted, all of these locations allow outside caterers.
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PARTY SPACES & RESTAURANTS (cont'd)
Public
210 Elizabeth St., nr. Prince St.; 212-343-7011; public-nyc.comThis recently renovated restaurant in the heart of Nolita features a "free-spirited fusion" menu and can host sit-down receptions for up to 125. Public can also be the site of the ceremony, with a lounge-cum-dressing room, and a picture window looking onto the Elizabeth Street Garden. Prices upon request.
Public Assembly
70 N. 6th St., nr. Kent Ave., Williamsburg, Brooklyn; 718-384-4586; publicassemblynyc.comHoused in an old mayonnaise factory, this industrial performance space and bar (for 100 to 225 people) has high ceilings, smooth floors, and a reflecting pool. Catering available. Prices upon request.
The Puck Building
295 Lafayette St., nr. Houston St.; 212-257-6085; puckcaterers.comThis landmark Soho building boasts more than 14,000 square feet of event space. The high-ceilinged Grand Ballroom is vast-it can hold 1,000 guests-with white walls and columns, two chandeliers, and white curtains that can be parted to yield an incredible amount of natural light. The seventh-floor Skylight Ballroom seats up to 250 guests. Both are available year-round starting at $255 per guest.
Pure Food and Wine
54 Irving Pl., nr. E. 17th St.; 212-477-1010; purefoodandwine.comThis trendy restaurant has decadent health food and a garden deck that’s perfect for small weddings. The food-organic, vegan, and raw-is prepared to perfection, and even the tap water is purified through a high-end filtration system. From $100 per person.
The Rainbow Room
30 Rockefeller Plaza, nr. Fifth Ave.; 212-632-5000; rainbowroom.comThe famed local institution offers six private rooms, all decorated in an Art Deco style, with a rotating dance floor in the main dining room. The space holds up to 400 people for dinner, and the food is provided by Cipriani. The views of Central Park and the Empire State Building are spectacular. Prices upon request.
River Café
1 Water St., at Old Fulton St., Dumbo, Brooklyn; 718-522-5200; rivercafe.comCouples can enjoy the bohemian romance of Brooklyn without sacrificing a glorious city backdrop. The Terrace Room at the River Café is festooned in abundant greenery, boasts a water-stream entrance, and opens up to an expansive view of the East River and Manhattan’s skyline. The intimate room can hold 100 guests (80 with a dance floor). Prices vary.
The River Room
145th St., at Riverside Dr.; 212-491-1500; theriverroomofharlem.comWith its sleek interior and panoramic views of the Hudson River (thanks to a floor-to-ceiling glass wall), the River Room is known for its upscale southern comfort fare (macaroni-and-cheese croquettes, shrimp ’n’ grits with red gravy). The restaurant can accommodate up to 250 guests and offers valet parking. From $75 per person..
The Russian Tea Room
150 W. 57th St. nr. Seventh Ave.; 212-333-2970; russiantearoomnyc.comCatering director Wendy Gordon oversees arrangements at this renovated historic midtown venue. Choose one of three private rooms-each holds from 20 to 300 people-exquisitely decked in colored glass or intricate woodwork. Prices upon request.
Sequoia
Pier 17 Building, second fl.; 212-732-9090; arkrestaurants.comAt the end of Pier 17, inside the South Street Seaport shopping center, Sequoia overlooks the Brooklyn Bridge, Statue of Liberty, and cityscape. It’s nautical in theme and can hold 180 people for a seated dinner with dancing. From $100 per person.
620 Loft & Gardens
620 Fifth Ave., nr. 50th St., seventh fl. 212-698-2000, ext. 6; topoftherocknyc.comThis midtown penthouse features an outdoor garden with a reflection pool and views of St. Patrick’s. There’s also a newly renovated indoor loft with views of Rockefeller Center and Radio City Music Hall. The garden can hold up to 80 seated guests for a traditional ceremony. The loft holds up to 120 guests for a seated dinner, and up to 165 for cocktails. Prices upon request.
632 on Hudson
632 Hudson St., nr. Horatio St.; 212-620-7631; 632onhudson.comThis giant space was an abandoned sausage factory when the owners took over in 1992, transforming it into a mini-mansion decorated with eclectic Asian and Italian antiques. The ceremony usually takes place either in the rooftop garden or on the first floor in the atrium, with the bride descending the spiral staircase for a romantic entrance. From $7,000 to $9,000 for full-day rentals.
Tavern on the Green
Central Park at W. 67th St.; 212-873-4111; tavernonthegreen.comMany couples looking to plan an old-fashioned fairy-tale wedding choose this sprawling, fanciful space on the western edge of Central Park, surrounded by topiary animals and trees with twinkling white lights. The Tavern accommodates well beyond 500 guests; from $110 per person.
Tribeca Rooftop
2 Desbrosses St., nr. Hudson St.; 212-625-2600; tribec.comOne of the most popular wedding sites in Manhattan, this bright, indoor-outdoor event space usually books a year in advance. The 15,000-square-foot, skylight-lit penthouse, with striking views of the Hudson River and the Empire State Building, seats up to 360 guests with dancing (400 people without). Prices, which include open bar and seated or buffet dinner, a wedding cake, and décor, are about $175 to $240 per person.
Twenty Four Fifth
24 Fifth Ave., nr. 9th St.; 212-505-8000; theglaziergroup.comThe former Fifth Avenue Hotel recently reopened with David Rockwell-designed topiaries in the floor-to-ceiling windows. Etched silver-leaf mirrors set off the cream-colored walls, and chandeliers light the sunken marble dance floor. Just steps from Washington Square (and with spectacular views of Fifth Avenue), the building can accommodate up to 400 for cocktails or 200 for dinner; customized menus cost $195 per person.
The Water Club Restaurant
The East River and FDR at 23rd St.; 212-683-3333; thewaterclub.comSpring and summer fêtes here are often held on the outside deck with the Manhattan skyline as a backdrop. Cold-weather weddings are held indoors on the upper deck (which seats up to 80 for dinner) or in the River Room (which seats up to 200 for dinner and has space for dancing). Prices start at $165 per person.
From the Winter 2008 New York Wedding Guide