Celebrate in "Old New York": 11 Historic and Landmark NYC Wedding Venues
Whether you’re a history buff, long for the glamour of a bygone era, or just want to celebrate in a place with stories to tell, you’re in luck because New York City has a wealth of landmark wedding venues. From a Beaux Arts ballroom to a pastoral Renaissance Revival house, you’ll find spaces that are perfect for a grand affair or a cozy gathering. And to kickstart your search, we’ve curated a list of some of our faves.
Maxwell
New York, NY
Fab Features: 8000-square-foot Tribeca social club that has already hosted the CAA’s Tonys Party, Tommy Hilfiger for fashion week, The New York Times, Andy Roddick, Spotify, Netflix, Matt Damon with Elevate, and Anna Wintour with Jonathan Cohen • lavish interiors boast hand-painted Life of Elsa Maxwell wallpaper & hand-painted shaker kitchens, a two-story library and custom curved secret bookcase door leads into the Garden Room with a Victorian ceramic tile carpet • the speakeasy area is equipped with a luxury clawfoot bathtub, DJ booth, fireplace and billiards table
Catering: Preferred list, BYOPrice: $$$
The Lucerne Hotel
New York, NY
Fab Features: grand landmark 1904 hotel in the heart of NYC's Upper West Side • celebrations in the penthouse-level event space, with large windows to let in lots of natural light and great city views • enjoy four-star cuisine from the on-site restaurant, along with plush lodgings for all your guests
Catering: Preferred list, BYOPrice: $ • $$
Gotham Hall
New York, New York
Fab Features: fabulous space with a towering domed ceiling, dramatic central chandelier, and inlaid marble floors • the Oak Room's soapstone fireplaces creates an inviting atmosphere for wedding party prep • exceptional location in the heart of midtown Manhattan
Catering: In-house, Preferred listPrice: $$$
The Center for Brooklyn History
Brooklyn, NY
Fab Features: 1881 historic landmark in the heart of Brooklyn Heights • timeless architectural details include stained glass windows, soaring ceilings and hand-carved woodwork • their expert caterers, Purslane, provide beautiful, seasonal dishes showcasing many locally and sustainably sourced ingredients
Catering: In-housePrice: $ • $$
Columbia University Faculty House
New York, NY
Fab Features: red brick and limestone building marked by graceful historic details and panoramic views of the city • the fourth-floor event space has a vaulted ceiling, arched windows, and an outdoor terrace that overlooks the Manhattan skyline • the extensive packages each include a five-hour open bar, three-course plated dinner, and customized wedding cake
Catering: In-housePrice: $ • $$
Prince George Ballroom
New York, New York
Fab Features: grand 1904 Beaux Arts hotel highlighted by the meticulously restored Prince George Ballroom, which boasts neo-Renaissance flourishes like gilded columns and ornate ceilings • gatherings of all sizes can be accommodated in the adjacent Ladies' Tea Room and the World Monument Fund Gallery • event fees help support Breaking Ground, a nonprofit providing housing assistance for low-income New Yorkers
Catering: Preferred listPrice: $$ • $$$
New York Public Library
New York, NY
Fab Features: iconic 1911 treasure in the heart of Midtown • soaring white marble entry, striking murals, and a breathtaking glass-and-cast iron dome ceiling in the Bartos Forum • event fees help support the library’s collections, and net you a 10% discount at the library store!
Catering: Preferred list, BYOPrice: $$$
Dyker Beach Golf Course
Brooklyn, New York
Fab Features: chic club in the heart of Brooklyn with exquisite in-house catering • al fresco ceremonies in the classic gazebo or on the terrace overlooking the greens • Grand Ballroom with an elegant coffered ceiling and two walls of windows framing golf course views
Catering: In-housePrice: $ • $$
The Plaza Hotel
New York, New York
Fab Features: world-famous historic hotel known for its opulence and glamour • each of the four event spaces are artfully adorned with details like Italian Renaissance-style paintings and Art Deco crystal chandeliers that replicate those found at the Palace of Versailles • pamper your party at the luxurious Caudalie VinothérapieSpa
Catering: In-housePrice: $$$
The Picnic House
Brooklyn, New York
Fab Features: bucolic Brooklyn icon offering a private garden party vibe, affordable rental fees, and an in-house coordination team • pastoral ceremonies on a grassy knoll overlooking Prospect Park's famed 90-acre Long Meadow • 1927 Art Deco brick-and-glass house with a cozy fireplace, floor-to-ceiling windows, and French doors that open onto a gracious al fresco terrace
Catering: Preferred listPrice: $ • $$
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