What’s special about New York wedding venues?

The Big Apple boasts some of the most luxurious and unique wedding venues a city can offer. Gaze into your future (and the beautiful cityscape) with a high-rise rooftop venue. Exchange your vows amidst the lush trees of Prospect Park. Or celebrate your love with the city’s sprawling urban landscape as a backdrop.

When you choose to say “We do” at a New York wedding venue, you gain the best the city has to offer—that means world-class restaurants, jaw-dropping entertainment, and plenty of after-hour fun.

How can we find the best wedding venues NYC has to offer?

Whatever your wedding vision or style, Zola can help you find amazing options from the hundreds of wedding reception venues NYC is home to. Search our community of pre-screened venues by:

• Price – Wedding halls in New York can match any budget. Choose evergreen landscapes for under $20,000 or up the price and bask in the most elegant of venues like Carnegie Hall or Pier Sixty.
• Capacity – Are you planning an intimate wedding with just close friends and family? Or are you encouraging plus-ones to invite plus-ones? Filter wedding venues by the size of your invite list, from micro-weddings with less than 50 guests to epic celebrations with more than 300.
• Setting – New York offers all venue settings: indoor, outdoor, and everything in between. Choose the perfect setting for your wedding reception, ceremony, and cocktail hour according to the time of year you plan on getting married. While a rooftop terrace wedding overlooking Manhattan may sound like the perfect venue, you might want to reconsider if you plan on having a winter wedding.
• Event Type – Whether you’re planning an all-day and all-night event or just need a venue for the wedding ceremony and reception, filter by event type to find the perfect space for you.
• Availability – Plug in your desired date to find wedding halls in NYC that work for you and your spouse-to-be’s schedule.

What else should we consider when planning a NYC wedding?

New York experiences every type of weather from hot, muggy summer evenings to snowed-in winter days. If you’re planning a NY wedding, be sure to prepare accordingly and choose the right venue for the season. Should you choose to have your special day in this special city, be sure to account for all factors:

• Weather – Fall is the hottest time of year for New York City weddings—figuratively speaking. The cool afternoons and not-too-chilly evenings of fall create stunning environments for any wedding venue. Should you want a winter or summer wedding, consider an indoor venue with heating and AC to combat the weather extremes. Choosing the perfect venue for your specific season is key when it comes to planning a wedding in NYC.
• Caterers, Music, Entertainment, and More – New York is brimming with artists. That extends to underground culinary sensations, distinct musical sounds, mind-blowing entertainment, and any other wedding spectacle you could ever need.
• Transportation – Not all your wedding guests will be used to the taxi and subway system. If your guests rent out hotels a few subway stops away from the wedding reception, be sure to give them clear instructions and pointers. Traveling within the city can be a tricky concept for newcomers!
• Noteworthy Sites – While in New York, your guests should experience the beauty, architecture, and history ingrained in the city. Be sure to send them to all the classic spots, such as the Statue of Liberty, Central Park, any number of your favorite museums, and more.

How can Zola help us plan our NYC wedding?

Enjoy a stress-free search for your perfect vendors at Zola. We have outstanding vendors for every couple and wedding style, all pre-screened for you so you can browse with peace of mind. Plus, all vendors at Zola are proven to deliver outstanding wedding experiences and pledge to have your best interests at heart. So no matter which NYC wedding venue you choose, you’ll be in great hands.

Just dipping your toes in planning? We have tons of Expert Advice on all-things wedding, plus free tools that simplify every step for you. From your guest list to wedding website, registry, save the dates and invites, and more, we make it easy to plan your whole wedding at Zola.