JW Marriott Essex House New York seamlessly blends the elegance of the past with the service and sophistication of the present and future. Just beyond the doors of this luxury New York City hotel, you'll be able to experience the natural beauty of a Central Park wedding. From the Art Deco façades to the prime spot near the Central Park gates, JW Marriott Essex House seamlessly marries style and tradition, making it ideal for a ceremony or wedding reception near the park. JW Marriott Essex House gives Grace Ormonde Wedding Style readers an insider's loll into planning your dream wedding in NYC style.
GOWS: If you had to describe the property in three words, what would they be?
A: Iconic, Elegant, Timeless
GOWS: How far in advance does a couple need to reserve a wedding date?
A: This is based on date availability, ranging from 2 months to 2 years out!
GOWS: Are accommodations and buyouts available?
A: Yes. The hotel has 511 guestrooms (plus private residences)
GOWS: What is the capacity limit?
A: 275 for seated dinner, 550 for standing reception
GOWS: What spaces are available for ceremonies and receptions?
A: Petit Salon, Grand Salon, Art Deco Salon, SOUTHGATE Bar & Restaurant
GOWS: What are some of the amenities, incentives and activities that the property offers a couple?
A: The JW Marriott Essex House prides itself in pampering each couple that weds in our breathtaking Beaux Arts Grand Salon. Each couple receives an enchanting complimentary two-night stay in one of our Central Park view suites for their wedding weekend. For light receptions or post-wedding brunches, our outdoor terrace suites are available at reduced rates. Newlyweds can “Vow to Get Away” with our honeymoon promotion that allows them to gain up to 150,000 Marriott/Ritz-Carlton Reward Points towards a honeymoon in over 3,000 hotels around the world.
GOWS: Food is such an important element at a wedding; tell me about your menu customization?
A: The JW Marriott Essex House boasts a five-star culinary experience complete with an in-house butcher overseeing only top quality products. With restaurant service in a banquet environment, all food is prepared a la minute from the adjoining ballroom kitchen directly to each guest table. Our professional catering team offers the flexibility to customize menu options based on the client’s preferences and dietary needs, and all dinner menu tastings are offered complimentary. Outside ethnic caterers are allowed and each package includes an in-house pastry chef complete with a designer wedding cake. For a fun farewell to your guests, we have to ability to coordinate food trucks during their Central Park South departure.
GOWS: What does the property offer couples and their guests that set you apart?
A: The JW Marriott Essex House sets itself apart by offering a dedicated wedding specialist from the first phone call inquiry until the last guest leaves. This specialist will assist in vendor coordination, creation of event flow/timeline, on-site ceremony coordination to include leading the processional, rehearsal and reception. The JW Essex House includes all luxury brand top-shelf hosted bars and wines in the standard wedding package, along with floor-length table linens, bone-white china place settings, personalized menu cards placed at each setting, hand-calligraphy and table numbers. Our expert chief concierge is also available to assist with guest and bridal party transportation, horse & carriage rides, babysitting arrangements, special amenities, and much more.
