The 2007 New York Magazine Wedding Edition voted The New York Public Library the "Best Landmark Venue in New York City", saying “Who wouldn’t want to see a bride in her magnificent wedding gown, ascending the steps of The New York Public Library?”

There is something magical about having your wedding reception in a setting that transports you to another place and time. And how thrilling that such an iconic place can belong to you for just one night. Have your reception at the Library and make its history a part of your own.



Fees upon request.
Professional Wedding Planner is required.

CIVIL WEDDING CEREMONIES
Civil ceremonies are allowed on Library premises. Civil ceremonies are defined as a nonreligious marriage ceremony performed by a government official rather than by a clergyman. Any civil ceremony taking place on Library premises must be without any religious affiliation and meet the legal requirements of the State and City of New York.

A written synopsis of the ceremony and verification that the ceremony will be performed by one of the following must be presented to the NYPL.

The following are acceptable officiates for your civil ceremony at the Library:

• the mayor of a city or village;
• the former mayor, city clerk or one of the deputy city clerks who has legal authority;
• a county executive of a county, city magistrate, police justice or police magistrate of a city;
• a court clerk or county clerk who has legal authority;
• a justice or judge.

For more information on wedding receptions please e-mail spev@nypl.org or call our Special Events Office at 212.930.0730.

Event Spaces

• Astor Hall
• Celeste Bartos Forum
• The Edna Barnes Salomon Room
• McGraw Rotunda

Wedding Resources
Preferred Vendors