Budgets will vary based on location. Top venue locations may cost thousands of dollars.
Here are some to give you an idea:
• Refinery Hotel prices start at $30,000 for a five-hour event (in-house catering is required).
This hotel charms couples with its roof deck, which fits up to 240 for cocktails.
• Penthouse808 at Ravel Hotel ranges from $150 per person
The trendy 8,000-square-foot Asian-Pacific bistro at this Queens hotel offers a stunning panoramic look at the Manhattan skyline and Queensboro Bridge, and the retractable glass wall and awning won’t block the view in bad weather, making this a solid all-seasons option. Accommodates up to 225 for dinner and dancing, and 350 for cocktails.
• Hotel Giraffe packages start at $3,500 and include a deluxe overnight guest room for the newlyweds.
The Giraffe’s 1,300-square-foot rooftop garden and penthouse is perfect for a cocktail-party reception. The penthouse boasts 26-foot-tall barrel-vaulted ceilings, plus an attached garden (available from May to October) and sweeping views. It can accommodate 50 guests for a seated dinner in the indoor room, or up to 100 for cocktails.
If you are planning an event, you might want to check this collection of the best rooftop venues in NYC from Bestvenuesnewyork.com.