New York Public Library 476 5th Ave • New York • NY 10018
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Why You'll Love This Place
A Here Comes The Guide Wedding Venue Review
- A $50-million restoration has brought back the Stephen A. Schwarzman Building's original beauty, making the 1911 landmark a spectacular place for a wedding.
- Exquisite event spaces transport you to another place and time. They feature a dazzling variety of features, from the vaulted ceiling and white marble walls in Astor Hall to the glorious 30-foot-high glass and cast-iron dome in the Bartos Forum.
- Your event fees go to a good cause: They help support the Library's collections, services and programs.
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Prices: What's this going to cost?
Rental Fee
- $75,000/event and up
Weddings utilize Astor Hall, Bartos Forum, and the Trustees Room (to be used as a dressing suite). Fees are based on a 5-hour event, 7pm–midnight, with the option to extend to 1am for $10,000. It also includes a 6am load-in and trash management.
Capacity
| Indoors | Outdoors | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Ceremony | Seated | 275 | 0 |
| Cocktails, etc. | Standing | 350 | 0 |
| Reception | Seated | 350 | 0 |
| Meetings | Total meeting capacity for this venue is 350. | ||
Weddings with ceremonies + receptions can accommodate 275 people; reception-only events can accommodate 350 people.
Venue Details
Site Uses
- Ceremony
- Wedding Receptions
- Special Events / Parties
- Business Functions / Meetings
- Late Night
- LGBTQ+ Friendly
Essential Info
Price
$$$
Catering
Preferred list
BYO
Alcohol
In-house
Amplified Music
Indoors
Wheelchair Access
Wheelchair accessible
Availability
Year-round, daily.
Venue Type
Buildings, other structures, and natural settings available at this venue:
- Historic / Landmark Building
- Unique
- Ballroom
- Community Center / Civic Building
- Non-Profit
Venue Views
Peep the views you’ll enjoy from this venue!
- Cityscape
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