WEDDINGS
BEST WEDDING CAKES
RON BEN-ISRAEL CAKES
247 W 38th St 13th Fl
(212) 625-3369–www.weddingcakes.com
Ron Ben-Israel Cakes are known throughout
the country for their extravagance with
accolades referring to the magnificent pastries
as the “Manolo Blahnik of wedding cakes.”
No cake idea is out of the picture at Ron Ben-
Israel Cakes which churns out masterpieces
that look too good to eat. Pastry chef Ron Ben-
Israel, a former judge on the Food Network
show “Cake Wars,” has been baking his
couture cakes that have taken the country by
storm out of Manhattan since 1999. Wow your
guests with a Ron Ben-Israel for a wedding
day that no one will forget!
BEST WEDDING FLORIST
ARISTON FLORIST
110 W 17th St
(212) 929-4226–www.aristonflowers.com
For every wedding, the details really bring the
whole event together, and one thing you’re not
going to want to skimp on is the flowers. When
you’re looking for flowers for your bouquet,
centerpieces and any arrangement that comes
to mind, that’s where Ariston Flowers comes
in. Forty years ago, Ariston Flowers opened
their first shop as a family business in Union
Square and has been putting their personal
touch on weddings ever since. Their awardwinning
flower designs have drawn in wedding
clients from across the city, and every single
person that walks into their shop is treated
like family. Plus, they have built and kept
long-lasting relationships with local growers,
allowing Ariston Flowers to give their clients
the best quality flowers.
BEST WEDDING
JEWELER
MARISA PERRY ATELIER
636 Hudson St
(212) 566-8977–www.marisaperry.com
Jewelry is meant to complement a beautiful
wedding dress or tuxedo and the experts at
Marisa Perry Atelier are here to help with that.
From engagement rings to weddings bands,
any bride or groom is sure to find styles that
fit their personal aesthetic. Perry and her
husband Douglas Elliot co-own the jewelry
design house and retail store in the West
Village. They specialize in wedding jewelry and
custom-crafted pieces. The team at the store
work closely with clients to create jewelry that
celebrates life’s most “exquisite moments.”
For the past 16 years, the couple have worked
with brides and grooms who wanted to be part
of the design process and offer sound, honest
advice while offering stones within their price
range.
BEST WEDDING
PHOTOGRAPHER
JULIAN RIBINIK PHOTOGRAPHY
330 E 46th St
(212) 256-1646–www.julianribinik.com
Weddings are a once-in-a-lifetime experience
that require the best photographer to capture
the special moments. Trust Julian Ribinik
Photography which won the title of best
wedding photographer in the city. From
engagements and weddings to boudoir shots,
the company is an expert at photographing
the events you’ll want to remember for the
rest of your life. The photographers at Julian
Ribinik don’t look at couples as clients but
rather friends who they work with and keep in
touch with years after the wedding is over. In
addition to shooting weddings in the New York
City area, the company is also happy to travel
to a couples’ destination wedding and have
had experience shooting in places like Hawaii
and South Korea. Photographers use top-ofthe
line Canon bodies and lenses and always
travel with backups.
BEST WEDDING
RECEPTION SITE
THE LOEB BOATHOUSE
E 72nd St & Park Drive N
(212) 517-2233–www.
thecentralparkboathouse.com
If you’re planning to have your dream wedding
in the heart of New York City, The Loeb
Boathouse in Central Park offers one-of-akind
choices to satisfy all of your senses. The
boathouse was designed to beautifully coexist
with its natural surroundings. It’s the only
venue in Manhattan right on a lake allowing
you to host your wedding, Bar or Bat Mitzvah,
or even a corporate event in fabulous fashion.
Entertain your guests by the lakefront urban
oasis, and while you’re there, rent a rowboat or
take a ride in an authentic Venetian gondola.
Even though it has evolved into a landmark
restaurant, it continues to provide boating
enthusiasts with rentable rowboats, so they
can enjoy one of life’s simple pleasures in the
bustling city.
BEST WEDDING
RECEPTION SITE–LARGE
(300 OR MORE)
TRIBECA ROOFTOP
2 Desbrosses St
(212) 625-2600–www.tribecarooftopnyc.com
Celebrate your wedding reception at the
chic industrial Tribeca Rooftop in the
trendy downtown neighborhood of Tribeca.
The rooftop is perfect for creating a highly
personalized atmosphere for an extraordinary
wedding. The expansive glass atrium and
large windowed walls offer an iconic backdrop
for your ceremony. The venue seats 150 to
325 guests and amenities include cocktail
receptions and pre-event photos, a 1,100
square-foot cherry wood dance floor, seasonal
menus, desserts by Duane Park Patisserie
pastries, and curated beverage service, bridal
suite, valet parking, and much more. It also
includes an in-house lounge furniture, tables,
Chiavari chairs and linen. There is an on-site
event manager to coordinate day-of outside
vendors.
BEST WEDDING
REHEARSAL DINNER
THE LOEB BOATHOUSE
E 72nd St & Park Drive N
(212) 517-2233–www.
thecentralparkboathouse.com
If you’re planning to have your dream wedding
in the heart of New York City, The Loeb
Boathouse in Central Park offers one-of-akind
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choices to satisfy all of your senses. The
boathouse was designed to beautifully coexist
with its natural surroundings. It’s the only
venue in Manhattan right on a lake allowing
you to host your wedding, Bar or Bat Mitzvah,
or even a corporate event in fabulous fashion.
Entertain your guests by the lakefront urban
oasis, and while you’re there, rent a rowboat or
take a ride in an authentic Venetian gondola.
Even though it has evolved into a landmark
restaurant, it continues to provide boating
enthusiasts with rentable rowboats, so they
can enjoy one of life’s simple pleasures in the
bustling city.
BEST WEDDING
TRANSPORTATION
REGAL CARRIAGE LUXURY CAR &
LIMOUSINE
18 W 33rd St
(212) 244-2424–www.regalcar.com
Regal Carriage Luxury Car & Limousine has
you covered when it’s time to make your
picture perfect entrance on your special
day. With a fleet of luxurious sedans, hotshot
SUVs and your classic black limo, this
Manhattan car service has a mint selection
of vehicles ready for the scrutiny of even the
worst bridezilla. Limousines are all equipped
with crystal-clear speakers ready to bump
your favorite tunes to get the party started
before committing to an eternal union. Regal
Carriage Luxury Car & Limousine should be
your easiest decision when wedding planning!
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