NYC's "Most Romantic Wedding Venue:" An Inside Look at One if by Land, Two if by Sea
NYC’s Most Romantic
Wedding Venue:
One if by Land, Two if by Sea
One if by Land, Two if by Sea is often cited as the most romantic restaurant in New York City and in 2020 was rated as the “5th Most Romantic Restaurant in the World" by Architectural Digest. After photographing an intimate daytime September wedding at this gorgeous historical gem, I can attest that this beautiful land-marked, 18th century carriage house in NYC's West Village deserves these accolades and more!
The original carriage house once belonged to Aaron Burr (built in 1767) and now hosts engagements, proposals, weddings, and other intimate celebrations accompanied by chef Gary Volvo’s classic menu including oysters, beef Wellington and Pastry Chef Vera Elezovic’s chocolate soufflé and other delicacies. You can also reserve a table for a special dinner but for a romantic wedding venue in NYC, there is no need to look further.
The decor includes candlelit tables, brick fireplaces, natural wood, a baby grand piano and a private garden all lending to a warm, intimate, and old-world feel. Located on charming Barrow Street in the West Village, the brick exterior accompanied by large curved windows provides ample space for beautiful family photos right outside One if by Land, Two if by Sea for large groupings that won’t fit inside the private garden. It’s also a great way to have a mix of portraits in a beautiful garden and in the West Village to have a wider range of locations for bridal portraits. This is a big time-saver and makes accommodating family members who can’t easily stand for more than a few minutes or have difficulty moving around much easier.
One if by Land, Two if by Sea is available for private events and can be closed to the public to accommodate larger events. Up to 130 guests can be hosted for a seated dinner or 200 guests for a cocktail style reception.
Read more about the fascinating history of the carriage house and check out Christine and Phil’s wedding at One if by Land, Two if by Sea and in the nearby beautiful gardens of Saint Luke in the Fields.
Vendors featured include the following:
Dress: BHLDN
Groom’s Tie & Handkerchief: Ted Baker
Florals: Angelica Flowers & Events
