unique manhattan receptions

spel Posted: Mar 22, 2004 06:04 PM

unique manhattan receptions

my best friend just got engaged & is considering a manhattan wedding. she does not want a traditional reception hall or a hotel ballroom, she is looking for a unique location (museum, loft, restaurant) that is not outrageously expensive for around 125 people.

any suggestions??

JimmysBride Posted: Mar 22, 2004 06:23 PM

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A friend of mine had her reception at St. John's the Divine. I believe it is in the 120's. She only rented the rooms there though... she had to bring in her own caterer. But she saved ton's of $$$. I think she ended up paying only $50pp.

heidla Posted: Mar 22, 2004 06:24 PM

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I love where I am getting married. It is on the grounds at the botanical gardens, but it is an old tabacco mill. It is a really nice location(I am a little biased of course). Resturants.... New Leaf Cafe in Fort Tryon Park, La Boutraine, Tavern on the Green,Bridgewaters. Loft spaces....Loft Eleven and Manhattan Penthouse are the only 2 I can think of right now, but there are a lot more.

jcova1019 Posted: Mar 22, 2004 07:11 PM

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I remember a friend telling me a few years ago that the Puck Building is kind of cool for a wedding. It's been awhile, so I haven't checked it out, but figured I'd mention it.

MrsBrad Posted: Mar 22, 2004 07:15 PM

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I second Loft 11 !

janwinterbridejoy Posted: Mar 22, 2004 07:30 PM

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Posted by jcova1019

I remember a friend telling me a few years ago that the Puck Building is kind of cool for a wedding. It's been awhile, so I haven't checked it out, but figured I'd mention it.

i was going to say the same thing. i went to a christmas party there once and it was beautiful

spel Posted: Mar 22, 2004 10:30 PM

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thanks ladies! i'll forward the information to her.

any other places to check out??

littlewilson Posted: Mar 22, 2004 10:37 PM

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I'm getting married at Tribeca Rooftop, which is an awesome downtown loft space (well, I think so anyway! ) I got a decent deal there, but I definitely wouldn't consider it to be affordable. Same goes for some of the others mentioned above: Bridgewaters, Loft 11, and the Puck Building. I've heard that the Yale Club is nice for a decent price, and of course, she may as well try calling all of these places - you never know what will work out!