Top New York Wedding Shower Venues

• Spaces for 250 Guests

CityView NYC is a multi-sport club and private event venue in Long Island City, Queens, roughly 15 minutes from Midtown East and the Upper East Side via the 7, E, and F trains. The facility houses five indoor Har-Tru clay tennis courts, three padel courts under a 50-foot ceiling, and four squash courts — alongside a contrast therapy spa, gym, all-day café and juice bar, a pro shop, and locker rooms with steam and sauna. For private events, the club's Member's Lounge and Bar accommodates groups of up to 150 guests, combining full-bar service with an active social atmosphere suited to receptions, celebrations, and corporate gatherings. In-house food and beverage is available for all event bookings, and valet parking is on-site.

• Spaces for 200-500 Guests
• 1 Hotel
• 1 Ballroom

Wedding receptions at Vanderbilt at South Beach are unlike any other events you'll attend. There are few places where you can have a destination wedding that is close to home. For your celebration or reception, our event specialists will design an environment that is both memorable and welcoming. Here is where your happily ever after begins. Every attention to detail has been meticulously planned and refined. Every aspect of your wedding day will be a dream come true, from getting ready with your bridesmaids in our private bridal suite to making a grand entrance as you are introduced to your guests as a married couple, to the moment of your first dance, to dancing the night away until dawn. As experienced wedding planners, we understand that it is our meticulous attention to detail, combined with our artistry and elegance, that allows us to create your perfect day. Our oceanfront location not only provides the perfect backdrop for your reception, but it also allows us to provide you with beachside wedding ceremony options as well as magnificent photo opportunities under the most beautiful sunsets in Southern California. It is our pleasure to take your ideas and assist you in creating a personally spectacular event that both you and your guests will remember and enjoy for a lifetime! Whenever it's time to truly commemorate a momentous occasion and create lasting memories that are commensurate with the significance of the event, the Vanderbilt at South Beach is the ideal destination that can transform your moments into something magical. Whether you're celebrating a bar/bat mitzvah, a sweet 16, an anniversary, or any other social occasion deserving of recognition, our event planners can transform your gathering into something truly extraordinary. Besides the breathtaking beauty of the surroundings, the level of service, the quality of the food, as well as the creativity and connections of our event specialists, provide all of the elements necessary to make your event a rousing success.

• Spaces for 60-80 Guests
• 1 Restaurant

Patroon is a beautiful mix of sophisticated customers, outstanding service, a warm and welcoming staff, and an enticing menu of seasonal American favorites. A memorable New York experience begins with a warm welcome, outstanding service, and a modern menu of fresh American classics presented in a lively sophisticated ambiance. What could be more 2021 than a little gathering of friends? Book one of our Private Dining Rooms or the Rooftop. Find out how to include Patroon in your special events, from mini-weddings to pod parties, and from economical to costly. THE GIBSON ROOM One of our larger rooms, the Gibson Room is a stunning space that is the ideal setting for parties, rehearsal dinners and larger corporate events. THE SPORTING ROOM With vintage sports-themed photos and comfortable club chairs, the Sporting Room is a favorite of bachelor parties, engagement dinners and business meetings. THE MATCH ROOM The Match Room room strikes a perfect balance between business and pleasure, decorated with display boxes filled with vintage cigars and vintage photographs. THE HUMIDOR ROOM Lined with Spanish Cedar, the Humidor Room is an intimate space perfect for discreet business functions or social events. THE AIRPLANE ROOM Wheels up! A vintage World War II photographic mural of a P47 Thunderbolt squadron as well as airplane-themed photos and collectibles, set a distinctive tone. WINE CELLAR Descend by elevator into the speakeasy-inspired Wine Cellar, which features an extensive collection of old and rare vintages. THE CHEF’S TABLE Our Chef’s Table, which is located in an alcove of our main dining room, alongside our open kitchen can be set for a maximum of 8 guests at one boardroom style table. This is one of our most unique options because it allows your guests to order from our a la carte menu while fully experiencing the hustle and bustle of our restaurant. Please note that while a la carte reservations for the Chef’s Table will be considered, the only way to guarantee the table is to contract for it through the Private Dining Department.

• 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 70 Guests

Thanks to a 1,002-square-foot roof deck that offers three breathtaking views of Manhattan, Penthouse on Rivington has been recognized as New York City's Best Event Space for 2016, according to EVENTup.com. The venue is a perfect setting for wedding receptions, cocktail receptions, private dinner parties, photoshoots, and other memorable occasions. S'Zen Lounge is a chic venue for cocktail parties as well as more low-key events of all kinds. Restaurants such as Café Medi and Jia Lounge will wow guests for special occasions such as birthdays and corporate events, while the Terrace Suite and Owner's Suite are ideal for a more intimate gathering. With over 3,500 square feet of living space, including a 1,000 square-foot roof deck with some of the best panoramic views Manhattan has to offer, our stunning triplex Penthouse is a must see. In 2016, EVENTup.com named Penthouse on Rivington as the Best Event Space in New York City. The venue is an ideal setting for weddings, cocktail receptions, private dinner parties, photo shoots, and other memorable occasions.

• Spaces for 1,400-2,000 Guests
• 1 Convention Center

The Brooklyn EXPO is located in the thriving neighborhood of Greenpoint, Brooklyn. Totally 68,000 ft with multiple indoor and outdoor space, The Brooklyn EXPO is ideal to handle large-scale productions of public events, private events, conferences, company meetings, conventions, product launches, receptions, and multimedia events

• Spaces for 25-36 Guests
• 1 Restaurant

Bobby Van's Steakhouse on Park Avenue first opened its doors in 1996, marking the first establishment in Manhattan to bear Bobby's name. Since the establishment of this Bobby Van's Steakhouse in New York City, the Bobby Van's name has come to be recognized as the best steakhouse in the city. Bobby Van's Steakhouse is conveniently located next to Grand Central Station in the historic Helmsley Building. The coveted location boasts views of Park Avenue that can only be attributed to the best steakhouse in New York City. Bobby Van's elegant menu options include the most delectable selection of steaks, seafood, and other delectable entrees, as well as an outstanding bar and an unrivaled, award-winning wine list. one's eager taste buds are awaiting. Philippe LeRouzic is the Private Dining Manager at the hotel. The Bobby Van's private dining rooms on Park Avenue and 46th Street provide the ultimate Bobby Van's experience for any occasion. The West Wing, the smaller of our two private rooms, can accommodate up to 16 guests, while the East Wing, the larger of our two private rooms, can accommodate up to 25 guests. The East Wing also includes a flat-screen television as well as free WiFi, which are both included in the rate. For your event, we can provide both prix fixe menus and our regular a la carte menu, depending on your needs. PRIVACY IN THE DINING ROOM In the West Wing Room, you can have a standing reception for 24 people or a dinner for 16 people. It is possible to accommodate up to 36 guests for a standing reception or 25 guests for a sit-down dinner in the East Wing Room. For more information, please fill out our contact form, and our private dining manager will get back to you as soon as possible to answer any questions you may have about our services. Then you can relax knowing that your guests will be treated to our signature service.

• Spaces for 300 Guests

Above is a classy rooftop wedding location connected to the Hilton Garden Inn in Staten Island, New York. Newlyweds can take a breath of fresh air while enjoying sumptuous amenities and breathtaking views of the New York City cityscape from the wraparound open-air patio. The combination of fire pits, an open kitchen, beautiful marble furnishings, and dramatic lighting creates a wonderful evening full of joyful memories. Professional personnel is on hand to provide top-notch services and event management, ensuring that couples enjoy the best wedding experience possible. The elegant Rooftop space and open air patio are reached through private elevators. Handcrafted cocktails go well with the selection of small meals. The stylish metropolitan décor, which includes both classic and soft seating, is complemented by twenty-foot high floor-to-ceiling windows that provide amazing panoramic views. With an à la carte dining experience, enjoy seasonal, modern American cuisine. Panoramic views of NYC, heated cabanas, fire pits, open kitchen with small meals, and handcrafted cocktails are all features of this modern rooftop indoor/outdoor private event venue. The only rooftop ballroom on Staten Island.

• Spaces for 14-350 Guests
• 6 Hotels
• 1 Ballroom
• 6 Total Spaces

The Westin New York Grand Central offers a refined and centrally located setting for weddings, corporate events, and social gatherings in the heart of Manhattan. Just steps from Grand Central Terminal and major Midtown attractions, the hotel features flexible event spaces including elegant ballrooms, versatile meeting rooms, and thoughtful prefunction areas that accommodate a range of event formats. Updated interiors and natural light create an inviting atmosphere, while customizable layouts and onsite catering support seamless planning. Comfortable guest rooms and wellness-focused amenities ensure attendees stay refreshed throughout their visit. With its iconic NYC location and polished service, this venue provides a memorable backdrop for events both large and intimate.

• Spaces for 150 Guests

The Brooklyn Society for Ethical Culture is a nonprofit community organization founded in 1906, offering a new, fully accessible event space at its Fourth Avenue home in Brooklyn, New York. The space is available for private rentals and accommodates a range of gatherings, from meetings and celebrations to community and civic events. Rooted in principles of inclusivity and social progress, the Society draws members from all backgrounds, traditions, and family configurations. Its building has served as a gathering place in Brooklyn for over a century.

• Spaces for 150 Guests

• Spaces for 45-100 Guests
• 1 Restaurant

The Bowery Hotel's Gemma Italian Trattoria is located on the ground floor. Chef Andrea Taormina serves rustic, fresh cuisine in a relaxed setting with an extensive Italian wine list. This upmarket fixture in the Bowery Hotel's East Village provides a dimly lit, quiet setting in which to eat classic Italian cuisine such as pastas, wood-fired pizzas, and the crowd favorite, baked eggs with tomato and avocado. The bar scene is extremely popular, with a variety of in-house cocktails and an exceptional wine list. The Bowery's outside seating is large and ideal for people watching. It's long been a fixture in the East Village dining scene, with a solid reputation for delicious food in a pleasant setting that makes it the perfect place to gather. The outdoor seating option is loved for the urban al fresco vibe. The personal atmosphere with a touch of old world Italia, is perfect for group settings, no matter the occasion. The restaurant is full of life and sure to deliver for your private dining event. Many customers claim that this restaurant serves wonderful burrata, ragout, and fried polenta. Blueberry pancakes cooked to perfection, gelato, and tiramisu are all delicious. The wine range is extensive and may meet the needs of any client. At Gemma, you can have a delicious latte, juice, or tea. Guests are welcomed all year by the friendly staff. This establishment is notable for its excellent service. They accept reservations with a prix fixe menu for groups of 11 or more. Reach out today to coordinate your private dining experience.

• Spaces for 70 Guests

The Bushwick Starr is an award-winning nonprofit theater in Bushwick, Brooklyn, that has served as a home for artists, community, and bold new work since 2007. What began as a neighborhood arts space has grown into one of Brooklyn's leading venues for ambitious and cutting-edge theater, with a reputation for work that is boldly experimental. In April 2021, the organization purchased its permanent home at 419 Eldert Street — a 5,000-square-foot Bushwick building — and completed a full renovation in August 2024. The facility is LEED-certified and fully accessible, housing both performance and education programming under one roof. The Starr takes a distinctly artist-centered approach: creators develop productions in the same space where performances take place, rather than building work elsewhere and importing it. The venue champions individual artists rather than specific projects, and serves a broad community through affordable programming for students, seniors, and neighbors of all backgrounds.

• Spaces for 100-400 Guests
• 1 Event Space

Space Available for Rent Shop Studios is pleased to provide all art production services to clients with a range of budgets, from the most modest to the most extravagant. This event loft Manhattan studio is available for film, television, photography, and just about any other type of event you can think of. It is possible to build, create, and fabricate anything you require at Shop Studios thanks to our in-house art production workshop and prop shop. Our site has two studios, Studio 1/ 3rd Floor, which has a fully equipped kitchen and access to our outdoor Terrace 1, and Studio 2/ 2nd Floor, which has a fully equipped kitchen and access to our outdoor Terrace 2. The second studio, Studio 2/ 4th Floor, is equipped with a prep kitchen, as well as a Greenroom and access to our Rooftop space.. Both studios have access to our freight elevator, which makes it simple to move large pieces of equipment and vehicles into our space. *With each rental, you will have access to furniture to assist you in staging and creating any set you can imagine*

• Spaces for 645-1,000 Guests
• 1 Ballroom

Da Mikelle Palazzo is a banquet hall in Woodside, Queens, New York, with more than two decades of experience hosting celebrations across a wide range of cultures and occasions. The venue's principal gathering space, the 9,000-square-foot Main Ballroom, accommodates 75 to 645 seated guests or up to 1,000 for standing receptions. Intricately carved moldings, hand-painted frescoes, and an industrial-chic aesthetic carry through all of the ballrooms. A dedicated ceremony hall and separate preparation rooms for the wedding party round out the facilities. Da Mikelle Palazzo hosts weddings, corporate galas, bar and bat mitzvahs, sweet sixteens, anniversaries, and milestone celebrations, among many other occasions. In-house catering includes fully customizable menus — halal, kosher, vegetarian, dairy-free, and nut-free options are all available. White-glove staffing, a personal Maitre'd, and valet parking are standard inclusions with every event.

• Spaces for 300-600 Guests
• 1 Hotel
• 1 Ballroom

Nestled in 415 acres of protected woodlands, The Hilton Garden Inn Staten Island is a grand hotel offering 198 rooms and suites, the world-class Lorenzo’s Restaurant Bar and Cabaret, and the elegant Nicotra’s Ballroom. The Hilton Garden Inn Staten Island, located on 415 acres of protected forests, is a beautiful hotel with 198 rooms and suites, a world-class restaurant and bar called Lorenzo's Restaurant Bar and Cabaret, and an elegant ballroom called Nicotra's Ballroom. Nicotra's Ballroom, located minutes from Newark Liberty International Airport and Manhattan, is a spectacular venue for your wedding or special occasion. BALLROOMS The freshly renovated Nicotra's Ballroom, which features lavish wall coverings and stunning gilded chairs, will provide guests with the high service and elegance of a Manhattan event. Floor to ceiling windows let you to take in the breathtaking views of the surrounding wooded surroundings from every angle. In each individual banquet hall, the warm, vibrant color palettes create a cozy, private atmosphere. Nicotra's Ballroom is an elegant and beautiful setting in which to celebrate your special day. TREVI GARDEN is a garden in Trevi, Italy. Our silk-tented, Italian piazza-inspired Trevi Garden, complete with cobblestone flooring and lampposts from Venice, will transport you to another time and place. Italy's old-world charm, as well as its inherent romance and grandeur, should be experienced.

For all of your special occasions, such as birthdays, corporate parties, fundraisers, holidays, and more, transform our historic Flagship at 30 Rockefeller into your very own World of Wonder! Frederick August Otto Schwarz envisioned a magnificent abundant emporium brimming with remarkable, one-of-a-kind toys from around the world. His ambition became a reality, and it has given wonder and excitement to families for more than 150 years as the world's most iconic toy store. A visit to FAO Schwarz is a once-in-a-lifetime experience. The tale revolves around you. Every time you walk through our doors, you'll be greeted by a larger-than-life adventure that will pique your interest. We've continued to make new, enduring memories for generations of children as well as nostalgic moments for adults over the years. In the New York City flagship, enjoy a fantastic one-hour behind-the-scenes adventure hosted by a world-famous Toy Soldier. Before the doors open, you'll be welcomed inside the land of wonder, where you'll learn about our history, raid the FAO Schweetz Candy Bar, receive a cuddly FAO memento, and have your own personal shopper!

• Spaces for 500 Guests
• 1 Restaurant

Weddings, Corporate Events & Special Events Gargiulo's can handle any occasion, whether it is a wedding reception, a charity, a corporate event, or a life celebration! The Russo family, with over fifty years of experience in the restaurant and catering industry, will assist you in planning every facet of your event, from delectable appetizers to lavish Venetian Hours. Our wonderful catering hall can seat up to 500 people, and we also have smaller rooms that can accommodate groups of 25 to 150 people. You can rest assured that you made the perfect choice! Gargiulo's track record will reassure you! Neapolitan Cuisine The Russo Family, from Sorrento, Italy, has brought their ancient recipes to Coney Island to serve real Neapolitan cuisine. From antipasto to dessert and everything in between, we will collaborate with you to build your meal. We provide a variety of sit-down meal options, including a buffet, with options suitable for every occasion. Your guests will remark that you served the best food at your event, whether it is the Hot Antipasto, Fusilli al Filetto, Filet Mignon, or Mini-Cannoli. Rooms & Amenities Gargiulo's can handle groups of any size for all of life's events. We provide the right venue for your next engagement, whether it is an Anniversary, Sweet 16, Birthday Party, Communion, Christening, Wedding, or Corporate Event. We have a range of rooms that can accommodate groups ranging from 25 to 500 people. Our team and chosen partners may collaborate with you to customize your event and room. We can arrange for our gazebo and driveway area to be used for outdoor wedding ceremonies or cocktail hours during the spring, summer, and fall months. The Stillwell Avenue Subway Station and bus stops are one block away from Gargiulo's. We are only a few minutes' walk from the Bay Ridge New York Ferry stop, and we are close to John F. Kennedy International Airport, Newark International Airport, and LaGuardia Airport. There is also valet parking, a coat closet, free WiFi, and handicapped-accessible doors and facilities.

• Spaces for 75-300 Guests
• 1 Restaurant

• Spaces for 150 Guests
• 1 Restaurant

Bottino is a one-of-a-kind location for parties, with rooms to conduct private events for groups of 12 to 120 people, all radiating from our serene city garden, which is the restaurant's focal point. We understand that the comfort and safety of your guests and our personnel is a big concern right now. Our covered, heated North and East Garden patios, as well as our indoor/outdoor Pool Room, offer socially separated seating for parties of 10 to 60 people, with plenty of fresh air — perfect for micro-weddings, ceremonies and receptions, birthdays, showers, and other types of celebrations. Customized lunch and dinner prix fixe menus are prepared in collaboration with you to provide your guests with a variety of options. We can help with floor plans, table decor, special occasion cakes, and even music, and you are free to use whatever vendors you want. Our goal is to make your event planning and execution as stress-free and joyful as possible! Our Spaces THE NORTH GARDEN is the restaurant's focal point: a covered patio that is enclosed for cold weather and serves as a lovely year-round location for small wedding ceremonies or cocktail celebrations, as well as beverages before seated dinners in the neighboring private rooms. The NORTH GARDEN can be leased in conjunction with the POOL ROOM to give additional capacity for couple's dances, cocktails, and other events. THE POOL ROOM can sit up to 52 people for a seated meal and can be paired with the NORTH GARDEN for pre-dinner cocktails, or expanded to seat up to 80 people. When the garden is accessible to other diners, the sliding frosted glass doors are closed for seclusion when a supper for up to 52 guests is planned. THE EAST GARDEN is a quiet extension of the North Garden. It is great for more private parties, holding up to 24 guests at one table for a seated lunch or dinner. It is covered year-round and enclosed for cold weather. Cocktails can be served in the North Garden before to dinner. THE FULL BUYOUT can accommodate up to 150 people and includes the main dining room, the North Garden (seen on the left enclosed and on the right unenclosed for summer), the POOL ROOM, and optionally the EAST GARDEN and BAR.