Nestled among the beautiful townhouses and brownstones of the luxurious Upper East Side rests Hôtel Plaza Athénée, blending refined European tradition with exceptional hospitality. Widely regarded for its intimate charm and romantic atmosphere, weddings at this lovely abode are most certainly a majestic affair. The Hôtel Plaza Athénée‘s Arabelle Room Upon entry to Hôtel Plaza Athénée, guests are greeted with attentive service, antique furnishings, and Italian tapestries, lend

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

There’s a turn off of Tarrytown’s hilly, windy Benedict Avenue that, if taken, transports you to another world. The turn leads upwards, past manicured greens that seem to foreshadow a special destination. At the hill’s peak is this other world. At the top is The Castle Hotel & Spa– a true castle that could only exist in history… or an animated Disney movie! Photo Courtesy Of The Castle Hotel & Spa The entrance to The Castle is a portal to another time and place… over a centur

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

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

Along the Gold Coast of Long Island, primely situated between New York City and the Hamptons, rests Oheka Castle, one of the most magnificent estates and venues Sophisticated Weddings: New York Edition has ever seen. As one of the finest hotels in New York (although the word “hotel” doesn’t really do it justice), this historic property boasts 32 luxuriously designed guests rooms and suites overlooking extraordinary views of its 23-acre private estate. Weddings and special occ