Best Wedding Destinations in the U.S. — New York, New York
Destination Weddings & Honeymoons mag featured New York, New York as an ideal wedding destination. "There’s no end to sophisticated options with an NYC wedding."' We couldn't agree more! Thanks to Donna Heiderstadt for a great article, which you can read here.
Why Couples Love It Whether it’s the lyrics of Frank Sinatra, Billy Joel or Alicia Keys lyrics that move you the most, there’s no doubt that for many couples, New York, New York, is a state of mind where dreams are made of. Â
A wedding amid the city’s unrivaled skyscrapers — whether in a hotel ballroom near Central Park, a courtyard in Greenwich Village or a loft in SoHo — is a big day like no other. And that's before you even get out of Manhattan! Arts lovers can wed in the glass-walled Palm House at the Brooklyn Botanic Museum, in a landmark building overlooking lemurs at the Bronx Zoo, and at either of two Major League Baseball stadiums.
Why Guests Love It Does anyone need an excuse to visit NYC? OK, so it’s loud, crowded and expensive, but it’s also the most exhilarating city on the planet. There’s no limit to what your guests can enjoy, from a paddle-boat ride in Central Park to orchestra seats at the New York City Ballet.
While they’re at it, they can eat. Some of the world’s most celebrated chefs, from Daniel Boulud and Eric Ripert to Marcus Samuelsson and Thomas Keller, have opened outposts here. But equally enticing are the dumpling houses of Chinatown, the beer gardens of Queens, the Indian restaurants on the East Side — you name it, they have it.
Only-in-New-York-City Details There’s no bagel like a New York bagel, so stuff those welcome bags with gift cards from Ess-a-Bagel. Add to that cinnamon rugelach from Zabar’s, a malted-milk chocolate bar from Dylan’s Candy Bar, Italian biscotti from Eataly — and a subway card with map, natch. You can certainly keep your wedding photographer busy in this city. Cool backgrounds range from the High Line park in Chelsea to Central Park’s Bethesda Fountain. The Lower East Side wall murals are pretty cool too. Or take the subway out to Coney Island and have some fun with the old-school rides and boardwalk.
There’s no iconic NYC cuisine (unless you’re keen on Nathan’s Famous hot dogs), so create your reception menu your way. End your celebration on a local note with a New York cheesecake wedding cake. What to pick for the wedding favor? Easy: Try a New York-themed tchotchke, be it an Empire State snowglobe, I Heart NY magnets or mouse pads, or a postcard book that doubles as souvenir.