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spel Posted: Mar 22, 2004 06:06 PM+

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Posted: Mar 22, 2004 06:06 PM

unique manhattan receptions

my best friend (who lives in chicago & is moving back to NYC in may- yay!) just got engaged & is considering holding her wedding reception in manhattan (church is in the bronx). she does not want a traditional catering hall or hotel ballroom- she is looking for a unique space that is not outrageously expensive for about 125 guests (possibly a daytime reception).

do you ladies know of any places she can look into? i've been to penthouse 15 & its a great location, but i'm out of ideas other than that.

RichsBride Posted: Mar 22, 2004 07:28 PM+

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Posted: Mar 22, 2004 07:28 PM

Re: unique manhattan receptions

I've never been to any but I've heard of Museum wedding receptions, art gallery receptions-I'm not sure how you'd find out more though.

MrsTC Posted: Mar 22, 2004 07:28 PM+

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Posted: Mar 22, 2004 07:28 PM

Re: unique manhattan receptions

well, my friend just got married in July and she had her wedding ceremony and reception at St.John the Divine Cathedral on the upper west side. The grounds and church are geourgeous!!! She had to have the reception catered though, and rent linens, utensils, etc. But it was fairly inexpensive and turned out to be beautiful!

dcwife Posted: Mar 22, 2004 07:41 PM+

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Posted: Mar 22, 2004 07:41 PM

Re: unique manhattan receptions

What about St. Barts cathedral- and I think there is someplace in Columbia College. There is also a place in Madison Square Garden I forget what it is called but it looks really nice.

Maribelle7777 Posted: Mar 23, 2004 11:09 AM+

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Posted: Mar 23, 2004 11:09 AM

Re: unique manhattan receptions

The Manhattan Room which is above Rosie O'Grady's Restaurant (they own it I think). It is on 52nd and 7th I believe and across the Street from the Sheridan hotel. They hold the cocktail hour downstairs and the reception upstairs. Should accomodate 125 I believe.

Mary

Maribelle7777 Posted: Mar 23, 2004 11:12 AM+

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Posted: Mar 23, 2004 11:12 AM

Re: unique manhattan receptions

Wedding & Reception locations in NYC

ssdare Posted: Mar 23, 2004 12:44 PM+

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Posted: Mar 23, 2004 12:44 PM

Re: unique manhattan receptions

The Union Theological Seminary (part of Columbia University) has a beautiful space (English gothic style) which also includes a lovely courtyard during the warmer months. This location would be a good location as your friend's church is in the Bronx.

Here's a picture of the banquet room:

Here's the link:

http://www.uts.columbia.edu/guest/guest.html

usuk2004 Posted: Mar 25, 2004 08:07 AM+

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Posted: Mar 25, 2004 08:07 AM

Re: unique manhattan receptions

The National Arts Club on Gramercy Park is beautiful. Do a google search. I've heard of people having weddings there, but I'm not sure of the details, if you have to ahve a member sponsor you, etc. I have been to arts events there though, it's gorgeous!

spel Posted: Mar 25, 2004 08:28 PM+

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Posted: Mar 25, 2004 08:28 PM

Re: unique manhattan receptions

ssdare- thanks! that one is on her list!

usuk- i'll recommend that to her, thanks!

franksbride Posted: Mar 25, 2004 08:35 PM+

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Posted: Mar 25, 2004 08:35 PM

Re: unique manhattan receptions

How about Loft11...I think that's what it's called...I've seen pictures of it and it's gorgeous!!! But, I think you need to hire an outside caterer.

Good Luck to your friend!

Matt'sbride Posted: Mar 26, 2004 02:20 PM+

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Posted: Mar 26, 2004 02:20 PM

Re: unique manhattan receptions

I loved tribecca rooftop - I would have been married there but wanted a nighttime wedding and could only afford a friday night - opted for a saturday night in long island instead. i think their website is www.tribec.com. I think it's unique and the food is amazing.