The Box House Hotel

ade it feel so special, even on a cold winter night. At first, we were a little worried about how our guest count of just over 200 would fit and flow in the space, but it turned out to be absolutely perfect! The layout was so well thought out, and our guests kept commenting on how comfortable everything felt from the ceremony to the reception it never felt crowded or cramped. From the start, Abbas was such a trustworthy and knowledgeable part of the team. He really understood how to bring our vision together and gave us great guidance throughout the planning process. We always felt like we were in good hands. The planning and design team, Daryna and Mariel, were wonderful to work with. They really listened to what we wanted and brought our ideas to life beautifully. Every detail, from the layout to the decor, felt personal and thoughtfully done. On the wedding day, Robyn and Nick made sure everything ran flawlessly. They kept things organized, calm, and fun, which was exactly what we needed. We didn’t have to stress about a thing and they handled every detail seamlessly behind the scenes. The AV company completely transformed the space with their lighting and souind setup. They were amazing to work with and incredibly accommodating with our joint DJ and Arabic band. The sound and atmosphere were perfect all night! Our guests couldn’t stop talking about how beautiful the night was. The entire venue was perfectly heated and comfortable and the whole celebration had a warm and joyful energy we’ll never forget! We’re so grateful to Abbas and everyone at The Box House for giving us the wedding we always hoped for!

lt confident ant taken care of through the whole experience. Their team gave us clear direction and check-ins in the months and weeks leading up to our big day - as long as you follow their super clear check list you’re golden! We only had to find a DJ, florist & photographer and The Box House took care of the rest - including day of coordination. This freed us up to be obsessive and stress about other things. We opted to have our first after party and our brunch the following morning at The Brooklyn Lantern right off of the hotel’s lobby which made it easy for our out of town and older guests who have issues with mobility or are less savvy with transportation - no regrets at all on either. Other thoughts: - They opened the ceiling just before the ceremony started which was a pleasantly dramatic affect that we didn’t ask for but was a really effective vibe builder before we made our way down. - A glass of champagne and a plate of canapés were graciously waiting for us immediately after the ceremony. It ended up being all I ate so I’m very grateful. - The switch over from ceremony to cocktail hour was quick and unobtrusive. I was worried about it being a thing but I barely remember it. - A lot of our guests went out of their way to tell us how friendly and attentive the waitstaff was - we thought they were, it was just nice to hear it repeated multiple times. - The food was served family style with the cheesy potatoes a stand out hit; one person said it would be part of their last meal. - The signature cocktails were a fan favorite. - We didn’t take their recommendation to do a second bar for a party our size (155) and we probably should have. - They kindly kept things moving made sure we were where we need to be when we needed to be. - After the wedding their team packed everything up neatly and had it waiting for us the next day. We used one of their recommended florists (Floresta) & photographers (A Guy + A Girl Photography) - both of whom we happily recommend as well :) Our many many many thanks again to the team at The Box House for everything! We’d do it there all over again and have already recommended them to friends and colleagues.

at view of the city BUT with a great rainplan that didn't compromise the view (the rooftop is retractable and decisions about keeping it open/closed can be made even on the day of!). From the time of booking, Mariel from the planning team was a total dream to work with. She was very communicative and was always ready with helpful insight and solutions in response to our questions. Nick was also very helpful with getting the AV/lighting package set up and with communicating with our DJ ahead of time. In the days leading up to the wedding, Daryna and Mariah were absolute pros in getting all of the last-minute details sorted. We appreciated how much they made themselves available to us in the weeks leading up to the wedding, when we had quick questions via email or wanted to meet via video call.  The day of the wedding went even more smoothly than I could have ever imagined. It went without a hitch! Daryna and Mariah were both present on the day of, coordinating the set-up of our space and handling small logistics. We were both so impressed with their work. At the end of our ceremony, when we recessed down the aisle, Mariah was even ready at the end of the aisle with two of our signature cocktails ready for us to drink if we wanted! The attention to detail was unmatched.  After the event, we've received so many compliments from our guests on how much they enjoyed the drinks and food! Seriously, the Box House knocked it out of the park in every way. We are so grateful to the entire team at the Box House for helping to make our wedding day the best of our lives. We cannot recommend this venue enough!!!

m worrying about the weather leading up to the big day. And having a place for our after party on-site (and being able to stumble back up to our room afterwards) was a nice luxury. The rooms are each so uniquely beautiful, and the suites were the perfect size for us and our parties while we were getting ready in the morning. The location of the venue is also very convenient, as we had many options to host our Welcome Drinks at local bars/restaurants nearby. The staff was amazing. We did not hire a wedding planner, but the coordinators really helped us so much with all of our questions during the planning process, as well as the day-of. Everything was set up exactly how we had pictured it. Our day-of coordinator (special shout out to Mariah) kept everything running so smoothly and on-time with our pre-planned timeline, and she was great at checking in on us/communicating everything throughout the night. (And we also really appreciated how she kept urging us to just sit down and eat our dinner haha.) Speaking of eating, it's been almost a month since we got married and we are still getting unprompted compliments about the food. Everything from The Box House was delicious - and we had to turn down great venues during our planning process because the food did not meet our standards. There was such a wide variety of food to choose from on their family-style menus (we have several guests with dietary restrictions), and even though we were worried that the amount of food provided might not be enough for each table, all our guests assured us there was more than enough to go around (and we're Filipino). The Box House even helped us coordinate bringing in a roast pig (lechon) for our cocktail hour, which meant so much to us. All in all, I cannot recommend The Box House enough. It was such a magical evening that really went so smoothly, and it is all thanks to their team and the care that they put into each of their weddings. They really do know what they're doing. If I had to go back and do it all over again, I'd pick The Box House Hotel every time.

the rooftop event space I had a good feeling about The Box House. The location and the view is spectacular and quintessential NYC. It's a showstopper for both guests from out of town and guests local to the city. The fact that the entire roof is COVERED with heat/temp control is key. It ended up raining 3 inches on our wedding day and it was such a relief that we didn't have to worry about the mess outside. We were beyond pleased with how everything worked out and highly recommend it for any events, especially weddings.  We really like the layout of the event space and the fact that everything is in one room (ie people aren't leaving the dance floor to go to another room to get a drink; you're not sitting down in another room for dinner that's separate from the bar/dance floor). The tasting opportunity is really cool. It's nice they offer this in the evening and set up tables to create the look and ambiance of what you can expect on your wedding day. Everyone in our family was impressed by the food options. The upgrades are nice options but there's also not pressure to go with higher ticket items. Planning with Mariel was super easy. She sets you up with a comprehensive spreadsheet to help plan and pace what you need to decide on and when. She's also very available for questions along the way. As we got closer to the day she was very amenable - she helped us source beers that were off menu and create a couple of bespoke menu options. Daryna is focused and on top of EVERYTHING on the day of. She never lost her cool which helped us stay calm and excited during the day. From the cocktail hour to the dinner and reception I never thought about anything and never needed to - the entire Box House staff is incredibly professional and multiple guests raved about the food and service. The Korean fried chicken appetizers were a fave! The fact that the Box House team's planning is included in the rate is a real value add. We didn't have an outside wedding planner and I don't think it's necessary given the level of support and expertise you receive with Mariel and team.  Staying in the hotel is beyond convenient. It also allowed for more time for family and friends to be together. We hung out in the lobby bar after the wedding - and even took photos with another bride and groom who were staying at Box House but getting married elsewhere in Brooklyn! The rooms are spacious and the lofts were great options for getting ready ahead of the ceremony. The lobby and bar's eclectic look also makes for unique photo opps. We took a lot of photos in the bar (since it was pouring all day) in the booths and these are some of our favorite photos.  One small piece of advice is to be mindful of the AV requirements/charges. We learned quickly after visiting a few NYC venues that AV/lighting charges are common (which was news to us), so Box House is not uncommon in that regard. Throughout our planning, the status of the AV package and what is REQUIRED was confusing to both us and our DJ. The price ended up being more than we expected so if you want to avoid confusion and unanticipated charges, definitely ask detailed questions about what is required with your contract.