10 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
Style: Transformed industrial-chic NYC event space offering both an expansive terrace (with room for 300!) and an intimate rooftop for al fresco events with striking views of the Manhattan skyline and the sparkling river.
Catering: Preferred listPrice: $ • $$ • $$$
Andaz 5th Avenue
New York, NY
Style: Luxury, loft-style hotel in an iconic location, where floor-to-ceiling windows frame views of Grand Central Station and the New York Public Library and an intimate, eclectic Atrium opens onto a private courtyard with a retractable roof.
Catering: In-housePrice: $$$
Ravel Hotel
Queens, NY
Style: Modern, stylish Long Island City hotel with multiple unique event spaces, including the ultra-chic Rooftop with its topnotch views of the the Manhattan skyline, and the opulent first-floor Grand Ballroom which opens onto an al fresco terrace.
Catering: In-housePrice: $$$
InterContinental New York Barclay
New York, NY
Style: Timelessly romantic historic hotel in the heart of the city, boasting opulent ballrooms and the spacious outdoor Penthouse Terrace, which is framed by the iconic Chrysler Building and soaring Midtown skyscrapers.
Catering: In-housePrice: $$ • $$$
Vista Penthouse Ballroom
Long Island City, NY
Style: This chic ballroom and terrace, set on the 11th floor of the state-of-the-art, full-service Vista LLC Hotel, offer vibrant city ambiance, colorful urban surroundings, and panoramic views of the Manhattan cityscape.
Catering: In-housePrice: $ • $$ • $$$
Above Rooftop
Staten Island, NY
Style: Sophisticated venue boasting chic metropolitan décor, 20-foot high floor-to-ceiling windows with spectacular panoramic views of the New York City skyline, and delectable menus featuring inspired American favorites.
Catering: In-housePrice: $ • $$ • $$$
The Skylark
New York, New York
Style: Beautifully furnished multi-level event space with floor-to-ceiling windows, built-in-bars, and a rooftop deck that showcases panoramic city views and artfully crafted cocktails.
Catering: In-housePrice: $$ • $$$
Smooth Sailing Celebrations
New York, New York
Style: 45 yachts to choose from for an on-the-water celebration with a dazzling New York City skyline backdrop—complete with a captain/officiant if you wish, and a gorgeous sunset if you time your ceremony just right.
Catering: In-housePrice: $ • $$ • $$$
Eventi
New York, New York
Style: Elegant, open-air veranda overlooking 6th Avenue, with close-up views of the Empire State Building.
Catering: In-housePrice: $$ • $$$
Wythe Hotel
Brooklyn, New York
Style: Very cool 1901 factory-turned-boutique hotel with 4 glass-enclosed loft suites, edgy artwork, an urban garden—and breathtaking views.
Catering: In-housePrice: $$ • $$$
Filed under City / Urban, Great View, Wedding Venues / Locations, New York, NYC, Manhattan, Brooklyn
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