NYC venues

LisaT Posted: Feb 10, 2004 05:48 PM

NYC venues

Friends just got engaged and are looking for a venue in NYC. Any suggestions are appreciated.

They're expecting 100-120 people and are hoping for this September. Don't know specifics of their price range.

They're new to NYC...

Any ideas?

TwoBugs Posted: Feb 10, 2004 05:54 PM

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When I was looking for a place in NYC, I fell in love with the Lighthouse at Chelsea Piers, one of Abigail Kirsch's places.

The minimum is 100, I think.

ETA: I think I still have menu and price info, if you're interested.

Sassyz75 Posted: Feb 10, 2004 06:03 PM

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Sonicstef had her reception at the Yale Club- my friend went to see it yesterday and booked on the spot.

MrHostility Posted: Feb 10, 2004 06:05 PM

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Maybe you can find one Here?

heidla Posted: Feb 10, 2004 06:13 PM

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Some friends of mine are getting married at Loft Eleven. I am getting married at the Botanical Garden which is an Abigail Kirsch location.

samsbride Posted: Feb 10, 2004 06:46 PM

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I almost used The Water Club. They are reasonably priced, the food is good and I think it would be a great place for a wedding. Ok - it is next to the highway but once inside - it's great.

My issue - the reception room is a bit small. i was planning on 160 people plus a band and I didn't think the band would fit.
For a smaller wedding - I think it would be great.
They also own Laura Belle (sp) which might be nice. I know someone who got married there but I've never been

The Original 2nd-time-around Posted: Feb 10, 2004 07:40 PM

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Posted by samsbride

I almost used The Water Club. They are reasonably priced, the food is good and I think it would be a great place for a wedding. Ok - it is next to the highway but once inside - it's great.

My issue - the reception room is a bit small. i was planning on 160 people plus a band and I didn't think the band would fit.
For a smaller wedding - I think it would be great.
They also own Laura Belle (sp) which might be nice. I know someone who got married there but I've never been

Laura Belle closed! They are knocking down the buildings on that block and building new!!

ThongLori Posted: Feb 10, 2004 07:42 PM

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I was obsessed with Tribeca Rooftop. Simply awesome. But be prepared to pay $215++ for a Saturday night.

IreneinChicago Posted: Feb 10, 2004 07:44 PM

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The Downtown Association on Pine street. 100 minimum, beautiful if you like the mansion style and have less that 120 guests.

darly Posted: Feb 10, 2004 08:03 PM

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I went to the restaurant Candela and the price they gave me for 130 people was so reasonable - like $5-6000 for all the food and alcohol and the cermony included...
it's on 16th St. off Union Sq.

JuneBride44 Posted: Feb 10, 2004 08:03 PM

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I went to a wedding at the Puck Building and it was wonderful!

alixgirl Posted: Feb 10, 2004 08:36 PM

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I looked at 24 5th when I was thinking of having the wedding in the city. I fell in LOVE. It is a historic building that they have just restored and the ballroom is absolutely beautiful!

daisyjj Posted: Feb 12, 2004 10:27 PM

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I'm getting married this Sept. at the Lighthouse at Chelsea piers I can tell you its absolutely gorgeous, we fell in love as soon as we walked in. They were booked evey Sat night in Sept-Oct when we went back in Oct. ...we are doing a Sat afternoon that was all they had and it was what we can afford, the lighthouse is pricey if you want to do an evening wedding. FM me if you need more info.

jng268 Posted: Dec 22, 2004 05:12 PM

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About how much do they charge for a Saturday night?

nferrandi Posted: Dec 22, 2004 05:26 PM

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My friend's sister went to look there and I believe she said it was around $300 for a Sat night.

sept20yay Posted: Dec 22, 2004 05:34 PM

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my girlfriend is getting married at Tribeca Rooftop. My step sister got married at Capitale. I had my bat mitzvah at the Waters Edge at the East River Yacht Club. All awesome!

lafemmenikkita Posted: Dec 22, 2004 07:13 PM

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Boathouse in Manhattan and the Boathouse in Prospect Park Brooklyn -- beautiful venues with character, perfect for a small wedding

Angel Orensanz foundation -- gothic looking building that used to be a synagogue but looks like it could be a gothic cathedral...awesome!

Bryant Park Grill is also nice because it's in the park...

Also another place to check out...the Cooper Hewitt Design Museum. So gorgeous!

If she's willing to have it on Long Island, I'd check out the deSeversky Center, in my opinion, one of the most beautiful venues in New York...with the ability to do an outdoor ceremony.