Top Manhattan Wedding Shower Venues

• 3 Hotels
• 3 Ballrooms

In addition to a variety of dynamic spaces that can accommodate anything from an elegant garden soiree to a high-level business meeting in a specialty suite, The Lowell provides a distinguished backdrop for any upscale private event. Elegant service and delectable gourmet catering are the perfect complements to any event. Featuring distinctive decor, large dining tables, and private terraces with city views, the hotel's five apartment-style suites are the perfect setting for a board meeting or special celebration. When hosting a private brunch, afternoon tea, cocktail reception, or private dinner party at The Lowell, the storied Pembroke Room provides a magnificent setting dripping with Renaissance splendor. The hotel's new Club Room, which is ideal for a sophisticated gathering, welcomes guests with comfortable luxury. Deep sofas, wingback club chairs, and a seamless extension to Majorelle's pristine Garden combine to create one of the most spectacular event spaces in all of New York City for hosting a special occasion.

Meet emerged from the shared experiences of powerhouse couple Sara and Marc Schiller, who realized that there was a need for meeting expertise outside of a stale conference room. The couple paired their love of art via the Wooster Collective, their passion for wine making and developed spaces for lively and evocative thought to take place – Meet NYC. Meet revolutionized how companies gather for meetings. Meet has hosted hundreds of clients for their strategy and brainstorming sessions, focus groups, product launches and pitch meetings.

• Spaces for 60-100 Guests

THE WREN IS THE BOWERY'S BEST PRIVATE EVENTS SPACE, A CONVENIENT & INTIMATE LOCATION FOR BIRTHDAYS, SMALL WEDDINGS, BABY SHOWERS, ENGAGEMENT & COCKTAIL PARTIES AND OTHER PRIVATE EVENTS FOR UP TO 60 PEOPLE.

• Spaces for 150-200 Guests
• 1 Restaurant

At The Fulton, a restaurant by world-renowned chef Jean-Georges Vongerichten, you can get away from the city and rediscover the enchantment of the sea. The Fulton is a one-of-a-kind venue for your private event, with indoor and outdoor riverfront dining with views of the Brooklyn Bridge. The Fulton is Chef Jean-Georges Vongerichten's first seafood restaurant, and it's in an area of town where he fell in love with the vibrancy of the former Fulton Fish Market in 1986. The menu, which pays homage to The Seaport's past, focuses on the best ingredients and the abundance of the sea and beyond. Vongerichten has created a devoted following of diners who follow him across the world for four decades. ABC Kitchen, abcV, and Public Kitchen in New York, Market in Paris, and Mercato in Shanghai and Guangzhou are among the chef's 36 (and counting) restaurants. The Seaport's unique nautical heritage has been woven into the textures of The Fulton, which Vongerichten and interior designers Yabu Pushelberg have created as a venue to link New Yorkers and visitors with the city's maritime past. The restaurant's main dining floor is encircled by hand-painted murals by painters Diego Castao and Chandler Noah. The work, titled "South of Cape Horn" and inspired by Jules Verne's Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea, relates the narrative of explorers who embark on a chance expedition in quest of a rumored sea monster. The restaurant's waterfront location provides a unique New York dining experience, complete with patio seating and some of the best unobstructed views of the Brooklyn Bridge.

• Spaces for 100-200 Guests
• 1 Event Space

The Strand's Rare Book Room is a perfect venue for weddings, celebrations, and private events. Spend your special evening surrounded by rare and antique books curated by Strand's resident experts. The Strand was established in 1927 on Fourth Avenue, in the heart of what was then known as "Book Row." Book Row was a six-block stretch of land that housed forty-eight independent bookstores. Ben Bass, the father, was only twenty-five years old when he started his modest used bookstore in his hometown of St. Louis. Entrepreneur at heart and voracious reader by nature, this erudite gentleman began with $300 dollars of his own money and another $300 dollars in borrowed funds from a friend. Ben wished to create a space where books would be cherished and book lovers could congregate in a welcoming environment. After the London street where avant-garde writers such as Thackeray, Dickens, and Mill once congregated as well as interesting book publishers, he named his bookstore after the same street. The Strand quickly established itself as a Greenwich Village institution, where writers gathered to converse, sell their books, and hunt for a hidden treasure to purchase and keep for themselves. Today, the Strand is the only remaining structure from Book Row's illustrious past. Ben's son, Fred, was already learning the ropes of the family business at the age of thirteen. He, too, was a book enthusiast who quickly entered the book trade. After serving his country in the Armed Forces, Fred returned home to New York, where he continued to work alongside his father in the family business. By 1957, Fred had relocated the store to its current location at 12th Street and Broadway, which is just around the corner. Eventually, Fred found himself spending the majority of his time at the purchasing desk, cultivating relationships with regulars and on the lookout for the next great find... In the following generation, Fred's daughter, Nancy, joined her father in the family business. When she finished college and spent a brief period in Louisiana, she returned to her hometown and joined the Strand team at the age of twenty-five. Today, she manages the store and feels privileged to be able to carry on her family's 90-year tradition. It's still up in the air whether one, two, or all three of Nancy's children will be the next in line to join the Strand organization.

• Spaces for 70-200 Guests
• 1 Museum
• 1 Landmark

WhiteBox is a non-profit contemporary art space in Manhattan, founded in 1998 as an alternative gallery in the then-nascent Chelsea neighborhood. Over more than two decades it has relocated across the city — to the Lower East Side, East Harlem, and most recently to Alphabet City in the East Village — sustaining 27 years of uninterrupted programming along the way. The space describes itself as a radically inclusive institution with a mission to remain freely accessible to everyone, prioritizing underserved communities through exhibitions, educational programs, and participatory projects. Its calendar spans contemporary art exhibitions, performances, artist conversations, and workshops, alongside recurring initiatives such as the FireHouse Lit Lounge, a cultural-literary-performance salon. Docent-led tours are offered in English, Spanish, and Chinese. Open Tuesday through Friday, WhiteBox offers a gallery setting in the East Village suited to exhibitions, cultural gatherings, and community-oriented events.

• Spaces for 50-100 Guests
• 1 Restaurant

The Orangery is decorated with luxurious materials, intriguing artwork, and one-of-a-kind furniture. It may be rented exclusively and is the ideal venue for everything from romantic dinners and Champagne receptions to business luncheons and product launches. The Whitby Hotel's beautiful Orangery Courtyard is now available to hire exclusively for up to 10 guests, making it the ideal location for a special occasion. While you enjoy this magnificent outdoor spot to yourself, choose from seasonal meals and beautifully paired wines. The Whitby Hotel features three private rooms, each with its own unique style and format, that are excellent for a variety of occasions. A cutting-edge screening theater with 130 seats is also available. Are you planning a spectacular private dinner? If you're searching for a private area to host a small party, we have a variety of options available. Our Events Team will ensure that your celebration is genuinely unforgettable with spectacular design features, delectable cuisines, and outstanding service. The Whitby is located on West 56th Street near 5th Avenue in upper midtown Manhattan, only two blocks from Central Park and steps away from some of New York's best restaurants, galleries, and museums, including MoMA. It is bordered by world-class department stores and high-end designer boutiques, and Broadway is only a short distance away. The Whitby Hotel is a showcase for modern art and design. There are 86 individually designed bedrooms and suites, each with floor to ceiling windows and breathtaking views of the Manhattan skyline, many with their own terrace. Kit Kemp, renowned for her individual and unique way of organizing spaces with a colorful and carefree mood, designed the interiors.

Ryan's Daughter is a local friendly neighborhood bar located on the upper east side, New York. The upper stairs bar can book for private events.

• Spaces for 100 Guests
• 1 Restaurant

The Milling Room, located in the center of the Upper West Side, serves seasonal, locally sourced American cuisine in a gorgeous sky-lit dining room and a vibrant tavern-inspired bar. The Milling Room, which opened its doors in November 2014, is located in the building that was originally constructed in 1890 as the elegant Endicott Hotel. When the original hotel opened, it was hailed as "the finest and best appointed in this part of the city" and "the finest and best appointed in this part of the city." The hotel was constructed of Pompeian brick and terracotta and included a glass-roofed Palm Room, which has since been replaced by The Milling Room. It was designed by Edward Angell, who also designed numerous other significant buildings on the Upper West Side, and built by Charles A. Fuller. The structure is located on Columbus Avenue between 81st and 82nd Streets, diagonally across from the American Museum of Natural History. For private events at The Milling Room, we offer three different event spaces, THE ENDICOTT ROOM (Capacity: 28 Seated Dinner | 35 Standing Reception), THE MAIN DINING ROOM (Capacity: 100 Seated Dinner with Dance Floor), and THE TAVERN. In a gorgeous courtyard that used to be the lobby of the Endicott Hotel (1890), the Milling Room is the ideal gathering space for friends, families, and coworkers to catch up with one another. Our several group dining choices, which include great service and friendly hospitality, will ensure that you and your guests have a memorable time.

• Spaces for 14-200 Guests
• 1 Restaurant
• 3 Event Spaces
• 3 Meeting Spaces

etc.venues 601 Lexington Avenue offers a contemporary, purpose-built setting in Midtown Manhattan for conferences, corporate meetings, training sessions, seminars, networking receptions, and other professional gatherings. Located within the iconic 601 Lexington Avenue complex, the conference center features flexible meeting and event spaces designed to accommodate both larger programs and smaller breakout sessions. Modern audiovisual technology, adaptable room configurations, catering, and dedicated event support help create a streamlined experience from arrival through execution. With polished interiors and a convenient location near major Midtown transportation and business destinations, etc.venues 601 Lexington Avenue provides a versatile backdrop for New York City events.

• Spaces for 150-250 Guests
• 1 Restaurant

• Spaces for 150 Guests

• Spaces for 100-150 Guests
• 1 Hotel
• 1 Ballroom

There is no better place to call home in New York than The Kimpton Muse Hotel. The Muse, which is conveniently located in the heart of midtown, is an excellent choice for groups looking for hassle-free access to the best that the city has to offer. We will create a group booking experience that will make everyone in your group feel like they are VIPs during your stay, whether you're here for a conference or convention, a concert or a celebration. Contact us today to get started! The Muse Hotel is a sophisticated hideaway surrounded by some of New York's most vibrant neighborhoods, iconic landmarks, and business-centric destinations. It is ideal for groups of all sizes, from corporate teams to families and friends. With years of experience in hosting groups, we're dedicated to demonstrating the unique advantages of staying at our boutique hotel. Contact us today to learn more. We only host a small number of groups at a time in order to provide personalized service and to ensure that your group does not get lost in the shuffle of other groups. Our dedicated team, which includes everyone from the doormen to the sales staff, is always on hand to coordinate details and customize your stay to meet the specific needs of you and your group. At our evening wine reception, we'll raise a glass to the end of a long day of work. If you have a big meeting or an intimate dinner, take advantage of our same-day laundry service to ensure that you look your best. Alternatively, you can relax in our comfortable, oversized rooms, which exquisitely combine chic design elements with technologically advanced features. Our services are designed for people who need to stay productive and connected while also wanting to unplug and unwind from their daily routines. Your group's stay at The Muse will be enhanced by a warm welcome, a friendly smile, and a genuine desire to make their stay as pleasant as possible. You'll also appreciate our convenient location in the heart of Broadway's theatre district, which puts your group close to everything you need to do, whether it's for business or pleasure.

• Spaces for 140 Guests

• Spaces for 192 Guests
• 1 Theater

Harlem Stage is s the performing arts center located in Harlem, New York. A flexible designed space provides a 2,990 square foot open performance area, with a full grid for hanging lights and most scenery. This space is ideal for performances, lectures, cocktail receptions, fundraising events, and photo and film shoots.

Daylight Studio, with over 13,000 square feet of space in the heart of the vibrant Hudson Yards, is the ideal location for your next event. As a result of our versatile setup and extensive services and amenities, we are the ideal solution for corporate events, conferences, workshops, seminars, PR events and product launches, trade shows and fashion presentations as well as weddings, private parties and other events of any size or nature. It is our in-house events team's vast network of vendors, combined with years of experience, that will guide you through the planning process and ensure that your event is a success. When natural light isn't enough, it's sometimes necessary to supplement it with artificial light. Our extensive in-house Equipment Department is available to assist you with any and all of your digital and equipment requirements. If you require an item that is not listed below, please let us know and we will make every effort to obtain it for you.

• Spaces for 200-300 Guests
• 1 Event Space

Morningside Castle is a unique venue located on the Upper West Side of Manhattan with old world charm. When you step through the doors you have entered a venue like no other in New York City and you will feel like you are on a vacation while never having left New York. With two ballrooms, a two city block-wide courtyard and a gothic chapel, this venue was built to be flipped and turned over as you see it.

• Spaces for 300 Guests

Make your next event truly extraordinary with the Gansevoort. Whether you’re planning a metropolitan wedding or hosting a birthday bash, Gansevoort Hotel Group offers event planning services with our team of highly strategic professionals to create once-in-a-lifetime celebrations in any of our picturesque locations. Our team can bring that rich experience to your special occasion when you book any of the spectacular event spaces available at the Gansevoort. Our properties feature exceptional spaces and elegant venues in New York City which can accommodate intimate gatherings or celebrations for over 300 attendees. Guests can say “I Do” or host a poolside rooftop gathering high above New York City. We make your vision a reality. Gansevoort Meatpacking NYC provides everything guests need under one roof, including hi-tech amenities, stylish accommodations, signature pool, five-star service, and restaurants and lounges.

In the past, you may have encountered us as Lead Belly, but with the changing of the seasons, it was time for a change, which resulted in the unveiling of our next chapter, Bar Belly. Aside from the name change, everything you enjoy about your life remains the same. With everything from seasonal cocktails to a variety of fresh oysters and now decadent bites to further satisfy your palate, there's something for everyone. Bar Belly is also a great place for a date night or small dance parties — and our costume chest is always ready to welcome you! Located on the Lower East Side, this neighborhood cocktail bar serves seasonal libations along with fresh oysters and decadent bites. Come listen to live music every week! The Lower East Side's neighborhood cocktail and oyster bar, featuring live jazz on a weekly basis. $1 oysters and Happy Hour are available. 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. daily

• Spaces for 12-200 Guests
• 6 Restaurants

We found a perfect cozy space at the end of an unused alley off the Bowery in the fall of 2004, and Freemans Restaurant was born. The restaurant's concept was to create a rough, secretive colonial American tavern. Early Americans imagined the cuisine to be simple, rustic, and inspired by Old World traditions. We've held everything from weddings and birthday parties to movie premieres, luncheons, wrap parties, bridal showers, and business dinners over the years. For seated dinner parties or cocktail celebrations, Freemans has three private rooms available. The entire second floor, including the drawing room, or the entire restaurant, can be rented for groups of 30 to 200 people. Our intimate working wine cellar provides an exceptional eating environment. In your own private wine cellar, seats 10-12 guests for a sit-down lunch or dinner. In an elegant 2nd floor dining room, the Blue Room seats 13-20 guests for a sit-down lunch or dinner, or up to 30 guests for a cocktail reception. Our largest single private room is the Red Room on the second floor. In an attractive 2nd floor dining room, seats 20-30 guests for a sit-down lunch or supper, or up to 40 guests for a cocktail reception. Guests can book the Red Room, Drawing Room, and Blue Room for large-scale gatherings. For a sit-down lunch or dinner, all three rooms can seat 30-80 people, or up to 100 people for a cocktail reception. Our second-floor private cocktail bar can accommodate groups of up to 25 people. We can seat 140 guests for a seated dinner or up to 200 guests for a cocktail reception with a full buyout. Reach out today to start planning your private dining experience!