There’s no place like New York City for a Jewish wedding. The Big Apple is chock full of options to suit couples of all tastes and styles – and nowhere is that more evident than when it comes to venues!
While you might associate NYC with glitzy ballroom Jewish weddings – and it’s certainly got plenty of amazing options for those – the city that never sleeps is also full of hidden gems, from outdoor garden venues that’ll have you feeling like you’ve been whisked away to the country to the edgiest converted warehouses and factories.
In fact, there are SO many gorgeous Jewish wedding venue choices that we really struggled narrowing ourselves down to just 10 – but we hope you’ll take this list of just a few of our favorites as a starting point.
Image by Ira Lippke
1. Rainbow Room
Image by Ira Lippke via Rainbow Room
Image by Ira Lippke
We’re absolutely in love with the glamor and elegance of the Rainbow Room. The sparkling chandeliers, the endless views (65 stories above Rockefeller Center!), the rotating dance floor – Jewish wedding venues don’t come any more timelessly NYC than the Rainbow Room.
2. Celebrate at Snug Harbor
Celebrate at Snug Harbor
Celebrate at Snug Harbor
Looking for a New York Jewish wedding venue that feels a world away while keeping within the geographic confines of the five boroughs? Celebrate at Snug Harbor is a hidden oasis featuring 83 acres of lush gardens on Staten Island, just a a quick ferry ride from lower Manhattan and a short drive from Brooklyn and Queens. Plus, unusually for a city venue, Celebrate at Snug Harbor’s got ample parking! There are SO many beautiful spots to choose from, but there’s no place like the Tuscan Garden – modeled after the Villa Gamberaia in Florence – for a gorgeous outdoor chuppah, and we guarantee your guests really will feel like they’ve been whisked off to Italy.
3. Carnegie Hall
Carnegie Hall
Carnegie Hall
If you love the idea of holding your Jewish wedding in a bona fide NYC landmark, you can’t do much better than Carnegie Hall! Just two blocks south of Central Park (there’s even a landscaped rooftop terrace with glorious views of the park!(, the location is unbeatable – and the mix of historical touches and modern finishes are sheer perfection.
4. Cipriani 42nd St
Cipriani 42nd St
Image by Andrew Henderson from Julie & Max’s wedding
If you’re looking for a truly grand Jewish wedding venue, Cipriani 42nd Street is the statement-making spot of your dreams.Inspired by the Italian Renaissance, this epic space showcases towering marble columns, soaring ceilings, magnificent inlaid floors and glorious chandeliers – and its location in the very heart of Manhattan can’t be beat.
5. Gotham Hall
Image by Rebecca Weiss Photography from Caroline & Alex’s wedding
Image by Rebecca Weiss Photography from Caroline & Alex’s wedding
Midtown’s Gotham Hall is a Jewish wedding venue that wows – we’re talking show stopping 70-foot ceiling with an ornate stained glass skylight in the Grand Ballroom, and smaller event spaces include a lounge, a mezzanine level that overlooks the main hall, dressing rooms, and even a private entrance. Plus, at 9,000 square feet, the luxe Grand Ballroom can accommodate quite the crowd!
6. 501 Union St
Image by Ryon/Lockhart Photography and Billye Donya Photography from Rebecca & Brandon’s wedding
Image by Ryon/Lockhart Photography and Billye Donya Photography from Rebecca & Brandon’s wedding
501 Union St is the modern, industrial Brooklyn Jewish wedding venue of our dreams! Located in a historic building that once served as a classic car restoration shop, 501 Union’s got tons of natural light, an unmistakably Brooklyn vibe, and an exquisite covered atrium perfect for your chuppah – among its many other awesome features! Dress it up or revel in its pared-down industrial chic, you can’t go wrong!
7. Lotte New York Palace
Lotte New York Palace
Holmes Ballroom at Lotte New York Palace
If you’re on the market for a lavish ballroom Jewish wedding venue, we’re in love with Lotte New York Palace. They’ve got a range of spectacular spaces ranging from modern and contemporary to traditional and elegant – and they can accommodate even the biggest of Jewish wedding guest lists!
8. Knockdown Center
Image by Tory Williams from Jenny & Zach’s wedding
Image by Tory Williams from Jenny & Zach’s wedding
Knockdown Center is a super cool industrial Jewish wedding venue in Maspeth, Queens, located in a hundred-year-old former factory building (it’s named for he Knock-Down door frame that was invented on site in 1956 by Samuel Sklar and remains an industry standard to this day!). Built to accommodate a crowd, it’s the perfect blank slate to transform into the setting of your dreams!
9. The Beekman
The Beekman
The Beekman
Bring the romance of Old New York to your Jewish wedding at The Beekman, a luxe downtown hotel venue offering the perfect blend of classic glamour and contemporary charm. Needless to say, it also makes an amazing spot to put up for guests for the ultimate NYC wedding weekend!
10. Mandarin Oriental
Image by The Day by Nathan Smith from Jessica & Brant’s wedding
Image by The Day by Nathan Smith from Jessica & Brant’s wedding
How would you like a magnificent view of Central Park and the majestic NYC skyline as your chuppah backdrop? At the Mandarin Oriental, New York, it’s part of the package – along with luxe spaces, delectable eats, and a fabulous spa perfect for pre-wedding pampering!
Did we miss out your favorite venue? Comment and let us know!
