Couples, in general, have one ultimate goal: to spend their lifetime with their partner – the person they love.
In order to formally (and legally) do this, couples devote themselves to each other and commit to marriage.
The first step to marriage is, of course, the wedding.
And although a lot of us long to have that wedding we have always dreamt of, there are things needed to consider, like the perfect date, theme and style, invited guests, wedding venue, and so on. These are going to be at the top of your biggest deciding factors.
As a wedding host for almost a decade now, I can say that New York City is one of the best places to tie the knot.
From its beautiful skyline views, to its peaceful coexisting communities, to its love for expansive arts and culture scene, it is undeniably one of the greatest cities in the world.
To give you an idea of places to consider when looking for a wedding location, I have listed for you ten of the most popular and romantic venues in New York City from the luxury hotels, Michelin-star restaurants, scenic rooftops and famous landmarks.
1. New York Public Library
Location: Midtown
We can be as classic as we can, reminiscing the love, joys, and laughter with our beloved. Filled with sky-high ceilings, marble columns, and a pair of welcoming staircases (both inside and out), this iconic spot is a one-of-a-kind NYC landmark and a transformable venue for your big day.
Do you want to know the best part?
The library has multiple event spaces within the building wherein each room can host different vibes, from your romantic ceremony to an all-out dance party.
2. The Carlyle Hotel
Location: Upper East Side
Built-in 1930, the Carlyle Hotel is one of the most iconic hotels in New York City, which the emblem of the city’s glamour and luxury.
This Manhattan landmark has been the “home away from home” for world leaders, celebrities, and even royalties.
It is a great intimate dinner reception where you’ll find the blend of modern elegance and Art Deco styling.
3. American Museum of Natural History
Location: Central Park West
Enjoy your beautiful wedding in a classic venue spot here in New York City, the Natural History Museum.
It is an elegant and unique option for your big day and reception—especially for an en grande wedding, one needing to accommodate a large guest list. Guests can enjoy cocktails in the grand lobby, also with a dinosaur as the room’s centerpiece.
You’ll likely dine and dance under the mesmerizing stars, and the squid and the whale.
4. Glenmere Mansion
Location: Chester, NY
Only 50 miles away from New York City, Glenmere Mansion brings you your wedding day in a European style.
This 5-star hotel allows for buy-outs, giving you exceptional privacy and elegance of the venue. The venue could be your most romantic setting for any wedding—an ultra-luxe experience, with its rolling lawns, sweeping views, chic spaces, manicured gardens, and magnificent mansion’s expansive acreage.
Unique spaces like the newly opened Barn make this venue ideal for weddings, where guests are ushered as if in an Italian villa or French chateau.
5. Weylin
Location: Brooklyn
A fun fact: Weylin used to be the Williamsburgh Savings Bank. Built by a well-known architect George B. Post in 1875, this place is considered one of New York’s most monumental public spots since the post-Civil War times.
This venue is a perfect place for an indoor wedding experience offering three event spaces to tailor your wedding requests depending on the capacity and budget, an ideal decision for the couple to hold ceremonies, receptions, rehearsal dinners, and engagement parties, and the Main Rotunda and Oculus Dome has a magnificent setting that surrounded of soaring ceilings, embossed monogrammed hinges, and marble tiles.
6. The Rainbow Room
Location: Midtown
This dazzling Manhattan hotspot ever since is the beacon of style and sophistication that opened its doors in 1934.
After the renovations in 2014, the transformed 65th floor of 30 Rockefeller Plaza reopened and its signature design elements have been preserved detail by detail as inspired by New York’s timelessness and its architecture.
The domed ceiling and revolving dance floor are the centerpieces of this venue, while its magnificent crystal wall sconces and handsome brass railings showcases the grandeur of the room with the famous crystal chandelier suggestive of the night sky. In this venue, it’s not only what’s inside that counts, given that it boasts one of the city’s best views.
This is the best place to experience your romantic wedding in a New York City view, indulging in the cherishing moments of you and your lover.
7. The Beekman, a Thompson Hotel
Location: Financial District
The Beekman unites some of the world’s greatest talents, including the sophisticated design of Martin Brudnizki and the culinary cachet of restaurateur and chef Tom Colicchio.
It is an architectural gem, hailed for its iconic nine-story atrium and pyramidal skylight, a perfect wedding venue that offers a blend of classic glamour and contemporary charm.
Also, the place is surrounded by some of Manhattan’s most cherished attractions, including the Brooklyn Bridge and The Freedom Tower. The dreamiest spots in New York to say “I do.”
8. Tribeca Rooftop
Location: Tribeca
The Tribeca Rooftop is a 15,000 square foot private NYC event venue located in the heart of one of Manhattan’s chicest districts. It was once a former 1920’s printing press building located on a cobblestone street.
The venue is an ideal spot for creating a highly personalized atmosphere for your wedding and offers iconic panoramic views of the Hudson River, Empire State Building, Soho, and downtown Manhattan for your ceremony.
9. The Plaza Hotel
Location: Central Park South
As the place is known as the BAZAAR’s annual fashion week party, ICONS, and the city’s chicest weddings, this landmark hotel give its magic at the castle with countless spaces to choose from—from the Grand Ballroom to The Terrace Room, The Edwardian Room, The Oak Room & Bar, to the Palm Court and Rose Club—this NYC staple is suited for both over-the-top and intimate affairs.
The Plaza defines elegance with unmatched service and an ever-evolving modern sensibility, a perfect venue for a romantic wedding.
10. The High Line Hotel
Location: Chelsea Gallery District
Located in Chelsea Gallery District, The High Line Hotel is a perfect romantic venue that is close to the gorgeous High Line park built on a historic freight rail line with its spectacular Refectory features of high ceilings, a marble staircase, and vibrant stained glass. The place also features flexible room configurations.
It has a lovely chapel or on the beautiful lawn that saying ‘I do’ can be very memorable for you and your lover.
The cathedral-like hall will look stunning in your wedding photos and whether you want to have a big party or a more intimate vibe, the team behind The High Line Hotel will make sure that the setting is perfect.
