11 Must-See Venues With The World's Most Iconic View: The NYC Skyline
Spectacular during the day and positively electric at night, the New York City skyline is famously photogenic. So why not make it part of your own wedding—not to mention your wedding album! If you’re looking for a place that will bring New York cityscape views to your celebration, here are some venues to check out.
The Bordone Long Island City
Long Island City, NY
Venue Superpowers:
Industrial Elegance
Rooftop Terrace
DIY-Friendly
Fab Features: transformed industrial-chic NYC event space offering both an expansive terrace (with room for 300!) and an intimate rooftop for al fresco events • exchange vows on a stunning rooftop patio • celebrate among the striking views of the Manhattan skyline and the sparkling river
Catering: Preferred listPrice: $ • $$ • $$$
Andaz 5th Avenue
New York, NY
Venue Superpowers:
Boutique Hotel
NYPL Views
Retractable Roof Courtyard
Fab Features: luxury, loft-style hotel in an iconic midtown NYC location • floor-to-ceiling windows frame views of Grand Central Station and the New York Public Library • intimate, eclectic Atrium opens onto a private courtyard with a retractable roof
Catering: In-housePrice: $$$
Pratt Mansions Fifth Avenue
New York, NY
Venue Superpowers:
Landmark UES Mansion
Grand Ballroom
Central Park Views
Fab Features: a landmark mansion located in the beautiful Metropolitan Historic District • hold your late afternoon ceremony followed by a cocktail reception on the ornate first floor • enjoy your celebratory dinner in the grand ballroom overlooking Central Park
Catering: Preferred listPrice: $ • $$ • $$$
Ravel Hotel
Queens, NY
Venue Superpowers:
East River Views
Multiple Event Spaces
Contemporary Style
Fab Features: modern, stylish Long Island City hotel perched above the East River • the ultra-chic Rooftop boasts topnotch views of the the Manhattan skyline, and the opulent first-floor Grand Ballroom opens onto an al fresco terrace • in-house events staff and exceptional chefs work together to ensure a smooth, seamless process
Catering: In-housePrice: $$$
InterContinental New York Barclay
New York, NY
Venue Superpowers:
Historic Hotel
Stunning Cityscapes
Penthouse
Fab Features: timelessly romantic historic hotel in the heart of Midtown • elopements on the Penthouse Terrace with the iconic Chrysler Building as the unforgettable backdrop • opulent celebrations in the Grand or Empire Ballrooms, with their subtle color palettes and chic lighting
Catering: In-housePrice: $$ • $$$
Vista Penthouse Ballroom
Long Island City, NY
Venue Superpowers:
Urban Glam
Full-Service Hotel
Outdoor Terrace
Fab Features: chic ballroom and terrace set on the 11th floor of the state-of-the-art, full-service Vista LLC Hotel • panoramic views of the Manhattan cityscape from the outdoor terrace, and through the floor-to-ceiling windows that line the Ballroom • service-oriented staff and generous packages
Catering: In-housePrice: $ • $$ • $$$
Above Rooftop
Staten Island, NY
Venue Superpowers:
Rooftop Ballroom
Open-Air Lounge
Creative Cuisine
Fab Features: sophisticated rooftop ballroom on Staten Island • unobstructed panoramas from the surrounding woodlands to the Manhattan skyline and bridge • al fresco affairs on the cozy open-air lounge complete with cozy fire pits
Catering: In-housePrice: $ • $$ • $$$
The Skylark
New York, New York
Venue Superpowers:
Chic Lounge Vibes
Multiple Levels
In-House Mixologists
Fab Features: cocktail lounge-style venue set thirty stories high • variety of event spaces from the expansive Skylark Room with its built-in bar and wall of windows, to the intimate Pool Room with custom billiard table • enjoy panoramic views and artfully crafted cocktails from the roof deck
Catering: In-housePrice: $$ • $$$
Smooth Sailing Celebrations
New York, New York
Venue Superpowers:
Ultra-Luxe
All-Inclusive
Spectacular Sunsets
Fab Features: dazzling NYC skyline views, including a gorgeous sunset if you time your ceremony just right • first-class cuisine prepared fresh onboard • over 45 yachts to choose from that hold 12 to 1,200 guests
Catering: In-housePrice: $ • $$ • $$$
Eventi
New York, New York
Venue Superpowers:
Empire State Building Views
Open-Air Terrace
Kimpton Luxury
Fab Features: elegant Chelsea hotel boasting contemporary style and topnotch service • the spacious open-air veranda overlooks 6th Avenue, with close-up views of the Empire State Building • custom cuisine crafted by a French-trained chef
Catering: In-housePrice: $$ • $$$
Wythe Hotel
Brooklyn, New York
Venue Superpowers:
Historic Details
Urban Garden
City Views
Fab Features: historic 1901 factory in the heart of Williamsburg • open-air urban garden and the four glass-enclosed loft suites offer breathtaking vistas • the marriage of original brickwork walls, vaulted pine ceilings, edgy artwork, and bold city views create a uniquely Brooklyn vibe
Catering: In-housePrice: $$ • $$$
Filed under City / Urban, Great View, Wedding Venues / Locations, New York, NYC, Manhattan, Brooklyn
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