Weddings Winter 2011 > Planner

RESTAURANTS AND PARTY SPACES

60 Thompson

60 Thompson St., nr. Broome St.; 212-219-2000; kittichairestaurant.com

This trendy hotel can host an entire wedding from start to finish. Many couples opt for a ceremony and cocktail hour on the seasonal roof terrace, A60, followed by dinner at acclaimed Thai restaurant Kittichai. The dancing generally happens on the second floor at Thom Bar. Prices upon request.

91 Horatio

91 Horatio St., nr. Washington St.; 212-691-4570; theuppercrust.com

This exposed-brick loft space now allows outside catering and provides an ideal blank canvas for creative-minded couples. It holds 200 guests for cocktails, 175 for a buffet, and 140 for a dinner-dance, plus it’s fully wired for a D.J. or live band. From $3,500.

583 Park

583 Park Ave., at 63rd St.; 212-583-7200; 583parkave.com

The best bet at this classic, circa-1923 hotel is the opulent Grand Ballroom, which features a domed ceiling and dramatic chandelier. The ballroom can accomodate 100 to 450 guests with plenty of space for dancing. Prices upon request. No outside catering except kosher.

620 Loft & Garden

620 Fifth Ave., nr. 50th St., seventh fl.; 212-593-9499; topoftherocknyc.com

This midtown penthouse features an outdoor garden with a fountain and views of majestic St. Patrick’s Cathedral, and a newly renovated indoor loft looks out onto Rockefeller Center and Radio City Music Hall. The garden can hold up to 90 seated guests for a traditional ceremony; the loft holds up to 100 guests for a seated dinner (with dance floor) and up to 165 for cocktails. Prices upon request.

632 on Hudson

632 Hudson St., nr. Horatio St.; 212-620-7631; 632onhudson.com

This giant space was an abandoned sausage factory when the current owners took over in 1992, transforming it into a mini-mansion decorated with eclectic Asian and Italian antiques. The ceremony usually takes place in the first-floor atrium, with the bride descending the spiral staircase for a dramatic entrance. A recently opened downstairs space can accommodate 120 seated guests; there’s also a speakeasy in the basement. From $8,000 to $10,000 for twelve-hour rentals.

Alger House in the Village

Off Sixth Ave., nr. Bleecker St.; 212-627-8838; algerhouse.com

With its garden room and sweeping 2,500-square-foot great room, this carriage house retains its old-fashioned charm. It accommodates 105 guests and offers an eclectic menu of French, Mediterranean, and fusion specialties ($85–$115 per person). The venue charge will set you back an extra $500 to $1,900.

Ariana's Grand

4864 Arthur Kill Rd., Staten Island; 718-966-4522; arianascatering.com

Ariana’s spacious Staten Island loft space holds up to 200 guests; its newer Woodbridge, New Jersey, banquet hall, which features a rooftop cocktail area, can accommodate up to 350. Prices upon request.

Astra

979 Third Ave., nr. 58th St., fourteenth fl.; 212-644-9394; charliepalmer.com

By day, Astra is a bustling café; by night, an intimate venue featuring chef Charlie Palmer’s famed cuisine. Windows run along the north and east walls with views of Manhattan’s lights and the Queensboro Bridge. Astra can accommodate 120 guests with dancing, or 300 for cocktails ($75 to $200 per guest).

Bathhouse Studios

540 E. 11th Street, nr. Ave. B; 212-388-1111; bathhousestudios.com

Built in the early 1900s, this building served as a public bathhouse until the mid-1960s. Now it’s transformed into a sleek industrial studio with exposed brick and soaring twenty-foot ceilings. A $6,500 price tag gets you Studio A (4,000 square feet, with a state-of-the-art sound system) and Studio B (1,800 square feet, with makeup and wardrobe rooms) for twelve hours.

Bridgewaters

11 Fulton St., nr. Front St.; 212-608-7400; theglaziergroup.com

Each of the two lofty rooms at this popular South Street Seaport event space seats 100 to 540 people and can hold up to 2,500 for cocktail parties. Guests will enjoy views of the Brooklyn Bridge and New York Harbor from the wraparound terraces. Buffet and seated menus, including alcohol, start at $175 per person. No outside catering except kosher.

Brindle Room

277 E. 10th Street nr. Ave. A; 212-529-9702; brindleroom.com

Jeremy Spector’s intimate East Village restaurant opens its landscaped backyard for wedding ceremonies and can accommodate up to 74 seated dinner guests. They’ll even take care of the flowers, music, and photography if you book the full wedding package. From $50 per person, including catering by chef Spector himself.

Brooklyn Society for Ethical Culture

53 Prospect Park W., nr. 1st St.; Park Slope; 718-768-2972; bsec.org

This century-old Brooklyn landmark across from Prospect Park offers four event spaces, including a wood-paneled library and the garden room, which leads to an outdoor space. The Tiffany-bay-window-enhanced grand parlor can seat up to 100, or 80 with a dance floor, while the garden can accommodate ceremonies with up to 150 guests. Rental fees are $750 an hour, catering not included. (good value)

Bryant Park Grill

25 W. 40th St., at Fifth Ave.; 212-840-6500; arkrestaurants.com

This restaurant’s dining room features windows overlooking the park; there’s also a rooftop space that can be used for the ceremony and cocktails. The venue can accommodate up to 175 guests indoors for a seated dinner with dancing. From $125 per person.

The Campbell Apartment

Grand Central Terminal, 15 Vanderbilt Ave., nr. 43rd St.; 212-980-9476; hospitalityholdings.com

Couples who book this venue—the former office and salon of a twenties business tycoon—will enjoy plush couches, clubby paneling, sweeping leaded windows, and a massive stone fireplace, plus gourmet cuisine courtesy of caterer Abigail Kirsch. The swank space comfortably accommodates up to 75 seated guests (50 with dancing) and 125 for cocktails. From $150 to $500 per person.

Capitale

130 Bowery, at Grand St.; 212-334-5500; capitaleny.com

Designed by Stanford White in 1893, the original Bowery Savings Bank embodies all the grandeur of Romanesque revival, with 65-foot ceilings, Corinthian columns, and marble mosaic floors. The dramatic space can hold 700 guests for dinner or 1,500 for cocktails in the 15,000-square-foot ballroom, which features a coved ceiling and an art glass skylight. Prices upon request.

Celsius

40 W. 42nd St., nr. Fifth Ave., in Bryant Park; 212-661-6640; bryantpark.org

This two-story, glass-enclosed restaurant and event space makes for a spectacular winter-wedding location, as it is located right off Citi Pond at Bryant Park. With 7,000 square feet of space and a heated outdoor terrace, the venue holds up to 400 guests and includes a D.J. package and several food-and-beverage options from executive chef John Keller. Prices upon request.

Cipriani Wall Street

55 Wall St., at William St.; 212-699-4099; cipriani.com

With Ionic columns on the outside and Corinthian ones within, this Greek Revival building is ideal for those looking to hold a ceremony and reception in a large space (13,500 square feet, to be precise). The Grand Ballroom is adorned with marble walls and a huge dome. The venue accommodates 700 for a seated dinner; Cipriani handles the catering. Prices upon request.

City Hall Restaurant

131 Duane St., nr. Church St.; 212-227-7777; cityhallnewyork.com

City Hall Restaurant’s two main event spaces can accommodate anywhere from 36 to 220 guests—or, the whole place can be rented out to fit parties of up to 400. The Granite Room’s walnut-and-brick bar and granite ceilings create a vibe of stately elegance (from $3,500); the Rose Room’s warmly colored walls recall a more romantic atmosphere (from $2,000). (good value)

Colicchio & Sons

85 Tenth Ave., at 15th St.; 212-400-6699; colicchioandsons.com

This standout venue, which opened in 2010, offers romantic Hudson River views, inspired local-and-seasonal dishes by executive chef James Tracey, and special touches like a dessert bar from pastry chef Stephen Collucci. The restaurant can accommodate up to 150 seated guests; a three-course dinner with wine pairings and an hour of hors d’oeuvre starts at $145 per person. An extra incentive for gay couples: The restaurant will donate a portion of wedding proceeds to the newlyweds’ charity of choice.

From the Winter 2011 New York Wedding Guide