New York Athletic Club Wedding

New York Athletic Club- An Iconic Location in New York City

Are you planning a wedding at the infamous New York Athletic Club? It’s dreamy, it’s classic New York old world. There are few better places I can think of than the New York Athletic Club to get married.

My name is Kim and I have photographed many weddings at this iconic New York City wedding location. Here’s a guide to the best locations in and around New York Athletic Club, as well as some top vendors I’ve worked with, first look tips and tricks, where to photograph family and bridal party as well as details galore.

Capture secret moments at the New York Athletic Club

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First step: PLANNING

You’ve booked your venue: now what? You’ll need to secure a planner unless you have all the time in the world and the expertise. Here’s a short list of everything they do for you:

  • Day of coordination of vendors, family and friends

  • Booking transport to and from accomodations

  • Timeline creation and management

  • Real time assists like alterations, emergencies, spills and accidents, coordination of events

  • Point person for questions-NOT YOU!

  • Helping you hire the best vendors

  • …and more!

Here’s a short list of the planners I’ve personally worked with at NYAC:

PREP & PORTRAITS

Wedding day is here! The New York Athletic Club is great for it’s epic views of Central Park, wrap around terrace for first look, portraits and bridal party. With it’s doorstep literally right outside Central Park, large atriums with lush carpet and golden decor, it’s the perfect place for photography. Here are some ideas:

  • First look with a parent before you see your spouse to be!

  • Pop champagne with your best people on the private terrace right outside your suite.

  • Hop into Central Park and photograph the two of you, bridal party and family portraits.

  • Hire a Tour Bus to take a fun ride with your bridal party and family after the ceremony!

First Look

See your spouse to be on the main rooftop terrace!

Portrait Time

With Central Park right next door, possibilities for portraits are endless!

Tour Bus Fun

Hiring a tour bus to take your friends and family around is a great way to kill time before the party!

PARTY TIME

You’re officially married; now it’s time to party. Here are some fun ways I’ve seen couple incorporate the beauty of New York Athletic Club into their reception:

  • Host cocktail hour outside on the patio, half inside.

  • Start off with a first dance, parent dances and toasts inside the main ballroom to kick off the night.

  • Hire your college band to start the dancing with a bang!

  • Offer cigars on the terrace at night.

  • Go out to 7th avenue for some night time portraits to take a break

First Dance

Start off your reception in style with the first dance.

Cocktail Hour

Open the terrace to guests to enjoy views of Central Park

Night Portraits

Hop out to 7th ave to capture a stunning set of moody nighttime portraits.

BOOK US FOR YOUR WEDDING

Any season, winter, spring, summer or fall we’ve done it all! Inquiries can be made at www.kimespinosa.com for the perfect wedding photographer who’s familiar with the New York Athletic Club!

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