The Stephen A. Schwarzman Building on Fifth Avenue is the New York Public Library's Beaux-Arts flagship, where weddings use Astor Hall for ceremony and cocktails and the Bartos Forum for dinner. A ceremony and reception can host up to 275 guests.
The Stephen A. Schwarzman Building is the New York Public Library's main branch on Fifth Avenue, a Beaux-Arts landmark of marble staircases and vaulted ceilings. It became widely known as the setting for Carrie Bradshaw's wedding plans in Sex and the City, but it also hosts real weddings in the evening, after the library has closed.
The usual format is a ceremony or cocktail hour in Astor Hall, followed by dinner and dancing in the Celeste Bartos Forum. A ceremony with reception takes up to 275 guests, while the Bartos Forum alone seats 425 for dinner, or 350 with dancing. Astor Hall and the McGraw Rotunda have no air conditioning, which matters in summer, and the Trustees Room can be added for an extra fee.
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The Library hosts private events including weddings, galas, and corporate functions.
Availability varies according to the Library's programming calendar. Contact the space rental office to check specific dates.
The Library is located in Midtown Manhattan, easily accessible from across New York City and from major transit hubs.
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