We looked all over the tri-state area, and when we decided on Above at the Hilton Garden Inn, I knew it was right. My wedding wasn’t the first time I had chosen to have an event at the Hilton Garden Inn; I had my Sweet 16 there in a blizzard and I’ve always remembered how accommodating and friendly they were. We both wanted all our family and friends from near and far to celebrate with us and the convenient location of Above, and the fact that everyone could stay on-site, was a huge benefit for us. I used several of their recommended vendors, including September Rose for our table seating chart, menus, invitations, and save-the-dates! She put in hours of work and everything was perfect. We had our ceremony at the Church of Saint Claire’s, because it was important for us to be married in a church.
The cocktail hour was in Above Rooftop, with its fabulous wraparound terrace where guests are able to take in panoramic views of the New York City skyline. It was perfect for photos, so we had some of our portraits taken there. We were glad to take advantage of the beautiful weather and gorgeous sunset as a backdrop. For food stations, we had wood oven pizza and a raw bar, which was a huge crowd favorite. We mixed passed hors d’oeuvres and appetizer-sized plates of shrimp fried rice, barbecue short rib, crab-stuffed zucchini, chicken and waffles, and bacon mac and cheese so it was easy for people try different things! We had a Frank Sinatra singer for the entire hour and the cocktail hour felt classic and romantic.
