A modern tavern nestled in a bucolic Central Park setting, Tavern On The Green is an iconic, landmark restaurant unlike any other. Centered around a hearty, rustic menu shaped by local and seasonal ingredients, the legendary restaurant invites patrons into a warm, celebratory gathering space that captures the spirit of Central Park and the energy of New York City. Tavern On The Green‘s bar & lounge area. Photo: Fred Marcus Studio • Dress: Celestina Agostino Provided by Kleinf

Central Park is like a gift to New York. It is an 843 acre oasis of sprawling lawns, trees and ponds, in which to escape the cacophony and clamor of Manhattan’s thoroughfares. Within the oasis is Tavern On The Green, a restaurant nearly as storied and iconic as Central Park itself. It is a gift within the gift. Since its opening in 1934Tavern On The Green has been the site of countless weddings (and other important occasions). The landmark restaurant closed on January 1, 2010

The two 2015 Sophisticated Weddings: New York Edition covers. (left) Janina Gavankar of NBC‘s “The Mysteries Of Laura” photographed by Brett Matthews Photography in a Monique Lhuillier gown at The TriBeCa Rooftop. Jewelry from Greenwich Jewelers. Bouquet by Ariston Weddings & Events. (right) Bride & Groom in a Celestina Agostino dress and custom suit by Alton Lane, respectively, photographed by Fred Marcus Studio at Tavern On The Green. Jewelry by A.Jaffe. Bouquet by Rountree

Our recent photo shoot with Kelli Giddish (who plays Detective Amanda Rollins on Law & Order: SVU) for Volume II of the 2015 Sophisticated Weddings: New York Edition was a truly fantastic production thanks to all of the elements that came together that day. Featuring gorgeous gowns by Anne Barge, Tony Ward provided by Kleinfeld, and Karen Willis Holmes, awe-inspiring moments captured by Brian Hatton Photography, picturesque backdrop at The Carlton Hotel, stunning diamond jewe

Everyone loves a bride. We know this. We’ve all seen it; a bride in Central Park or along the Hudson River, or in Grand Central, or at some other iconic spot in New York City, in a gorgeous dress, holding a bouquet, and being photographed by her [wedding] photographer. We all stop to watch. Often, passersby will take out their iPhones to snap a quick pic to share later with a friend, a loved one… Instagram. Everyone loves a bride. Because we know when we see a bride, we are s

To us, there are so many ways to define sophisticated, and endless direction one can take when it comes to orchestrating a wedding. Perhaps this is why we choose to feature two covers in our magazine circulation- to exhibit a different look and feel with each cover shoot, yet achieving the same end goal that conveys a beautiful setting, a confident bride, and flawless execution with every detail. It also gives us the opportunity to creatively collaborate with talented individ

We are SO excited to announce that the 2015 Sophisticated Weddings: New York Edition is now available for purchase! Pre-order online sales with free domestic shipping are now open online, or you can find a copy at your local Barnes & Noble newsstand, Duane Reade, Whole Foods, Walgreens, and virtually everywhere magazines are sold. Sophisticated Weddings is the ultimate resource for all things wedding, from finding your perfect venue to enjoying your big day! The 2015 Edition