New York City is a city unlike any other. The energy is electric and the streets seem to pulse with a life of their own. In the heart of Manhattan, Bryant Park Grill is one of our New York wedding photographers’ favorite wedding venues.

Bryant Park in New York Central is home to an expansive lawn that hosts various summer movies and concerts, French-inspired ‘ Le Carrousel’ and an ice rink and holiday shops during the winter season. This luxuriant park also has an American-style grill, rightfully named as Bryant Park Grill, that is available to have an incredible wedding ceremony and receptions throughout the year. Nestled on 42nd street smack-dab in the middle of iconic Times Square and Grand Central, it’s very easy-peasy for your guests and loved ones to commute here! Add in the stunning view and the Bryant Park hotel across the street and you have the perfect choice for couples seeking a romantic yet easily accessible space.

Cozily situated behind the landmark New York Public Library in the pleasing haven of Manhattan, the Bryant Park Grill is an excellent choice for couples seeking a romantic ambiance for their wedding day. This elegant and charming New York wedding venue is encircled with London Plane Trees modeled after those at the Jardin des Tuileries in Paris. 

Being located in the heart of downtown, the Bryant Park Grill is surrounded by endless iconic spots and locations which can serve an ideal backdrop for your New York wedding photographs. With New York Public Library and Bryant Park in the backdrop, we assure you that your wedding photographs will be nothing short of spectacular. When it comes to capturing in these iconic locations, it takes a bit of patience and creativity for our professional New York wedding photographers’ parts, as there are hoards of people everywhere. And that’s where the team of professional and skilled New York wedding photographers from George Street Photo and Video comes and plays its role in delivering the absolute best photographs of your wedding day. They know all the tricks of the trade to get all the perfect shots! 

Bryant Park Hotel is an ideal destination for your glorious wedding day. Whether small or large, this charming hotel is the perfect midtown spot to welcome your guests with the opulent background of Bryant Park and the best hotel service in the town. Classy, romantic, and sophisticated, this captivating New York wedding venue comprises 3 beautiful and elegant ceremony spaces- the Rooftop Terrace, the South Garden, and the Grill Dining Room, for you to choose from! If joined together all these 3 event spaces feature an expansive space that can accommodate up to 1,000 guests and if used separately it can host up to 350 guests. 

Let’s take a 360-degree tour of all these 3 ceremony spaces so that you can choose one that goes well with your unique love story! 

The Rooftop Terrace

The Rooftop Terrace coupled with a picturesque garden offers a panoramic setting for your New York wedding photography. This terrace offers you and your guests, breathtaking views of New York's skyline, with its ultramodern and century-old buildings. Adorned with a seasonal, carpeted, and heated tents with lovely lighting decor, the Rooftop Terrace provides a tranquil location for your outdoor wedding ceremony. Bordered with lattice and blossoms, your guests will relish the romantic Parisian feel while witnessing your exchange of vows!  

After your wedding ceremony, you can host your cocktail hour in the beautiful garden. Your guests will unwind the celebration while the cool breeze from the surroundings washes over their face!

The South Garden

Gracefully decorated with towering trees and dripping ivy, the South Garden radiates a romantic Parisian feel which will set the tone for the wedding celebration and ambiance for your wedding photography. 

Decked out with paper lanterns and string lights, the heated holiday tent offers the ideal setting for your wedding celebration in the winter months while the seasonal patio and rooftop are sure to make your summer evenings truly unforgettable. Your wedding ceremony at the South Garden will feel like straight out of a fairytale book! 

The Grill Dining Room

Embrace the best of the city in a luxurious setting, encircling you with skyscrapers and hundreds of trees only at the Grill Dining Room. With its large windows overlooking the park, the dining room has been featured in every major design publication in the country. These large stainless windows allow the wealth of natural light to pour in effortlessly while creating a magical atmosphere for your flawless New York wedding photographs. The elegant decor of this majestic room is suitable for all types of formal and informal, daytime or evening celebrations. Your guests will be amazed at the huge 50-foot-long wall paintings by the renowned artist Hunt Slonem and the exquisite African Movinga wood paneling.

As mentioned previously, this captivating venue features endless scenic spots to get the best shots for your first look and some fun-filled photographs with your bridesmaids. Allow our professional New York wedding photographers to include all the classic Midtown Manhattan locations. The Grand Central can be an idyllic and best location to get some amazing first look photographs artistically captured by our skilled and talented New York wedding photographers. 

After your first look, you along with the team of your beautiful bridesmaids can venture into the streets of Manhattan to recreate the iconic ‘FRIENDS’ poster again! Pause to get some more shots in front of the striking New York Public Library to add some authentic city vibe to your wedding photo book! In fact, the steps of the New York Public Library can be the stage for your romantic first look photographs. The changing tones of the New York skyline will serve a magnificent backdrop for your first look and wedding party photographs. 

One of the things that you will surely love about Bryant Park Hotel is that it can be groomed up as much or as little as you want, and you will still be getting the lovely panoramic view of the park in every corner of the castle! 

From the first meeting to the moment you make your grand exit under the sparkles, the dedicated team of wedding planners will do everything just to ensure that your wedding feels exclusive and most importantly- designed just for you! Magnificent settings, excellent service, and a romantic atmosphere make Bryant Park Grill the perfect choice for your special day.

The professional staff at Bryant Park Hotel will ensure that every little detail which can add an extra charm to your wedding is taken care of effortlessly. A skilled team of wedding planners will be always there to assist you from the very beginning and will help you in turning your wedding dreams into a lively and cherishing reality! Every package includes the cost of chairs, tables, glassware, flatware, china, and floor-length linens coupled with setup and cleanup services. Rest depends on your wish if you want to add chair covers, a dance floor, a tent and tent accessories, and general decor to your package. Bonus? All areas are wheelchair accessible. Making a long story short, Bryant Park Hotel is a one-stop-shop that will not lighten your wallet with its all-inclusive packages. . You along with your bridal parties will be able to enjoy the complimentary bridal suite for getting-ready needs on your special day.

Chef Gadi Weinreich and Pastry Chef Anne-Marie Noonan are happy to craft a wedding day menu that meets your needs and dietary preferences at Bryant Park Hotel. Both plated and buffet-style options are available and passed hors d’oeuvres and stations of your choice are served during your cocktail hour. A chocolate fountain can be added to your package upon request. Bryant Park Grill features an extensive whiskey selection and a variety of classic cocktails. While you will need to secure an outside cake vendor, Bryant Park Grill is happy to provide complimentary cake cutting services.

Our New York wedding photographers, especially love shooting with colorful flowers and vibrant trees surrounding you and your groom in the gardens or with a stunning view of the New York Public Library from the rooftop terrace. Designed by Hugh Hardy, an award-winning architect, Bryant Park Grill is guaranteed to impress you and your guests. So, celebrate your love at the luxurious and stylish Bryant Park Hotel and allow our professional wedding photographers to document your wedding unfolding in the middle of this magical city which is a dream!