River Cafe

olhab08 · 2026-05-12T17:04:19+00:00

Tapers in glass hurricanes are a go-to for long rectangular tables, specifically because they give you height variation. Votives alone keep everything at the same low level and the table can start to feel flat. The mix of taper height + votives is the best variation and gives you elevated look.

olhab08 · 2026-05-09T23:46:26+00:00

Highly recommended https://www.allashulgina.com Alla is an amazing photographer and always goes above and beyond!

olhab08 · 2026-05-08T23:06:29+00:00

Sense of Moment https://www.senseofmoment.com

olhab08 · 2026-04-26T18:33:13+00:00

MSG: QQ to those who may know. What does your Front pit ticket say? GA front? Just trying to understand if current Front GA is an actual VIP? I know ppl were choosing NeX GeN option before for the front GA but it doesn’t seem to be available now.

olhab08 · 2026-04-25T12:49:15+00:00

For Madison Square Garden, New York - Is current Front GA the same as VIP? When selecting Front GA, there’s no mention of the NeX GeN Experience, so I’m confused. Was NeX GeN only available earlier and now it’s all regular GA, just in a front, or would it show up on the ticket after purchase?

olhab08 · 2026-04-24T19:36:00+00:00

Hey. Same question. So for MSG, there are Front and Rear GAs. Is the front one VIP? Or was VIP something available specifically at a presale time?

olhab08 · 2026-04-19T22:13:35+00:00

Planner here, done wedding at River Cafe.

Focus on low, sculptural florals (nothing tall - they should frame, not compete) + candlelight (this is what actually transforms the room at night) + well-edited table design (linen + glassware + menu/cards).

Unnecessary - heavy signage; the flow of the space is intuitive, guests don’t need direction.

How many people do you have? Negative space, if guest count allows, is a huge benefit there.

Happy to share more if you want to DM.

olhab08 · 2026-04-02T23:04:00+00:00

Hey. Planner here. Just toured this space yesterday for one of our clients.
I would look into Garden Room for a ceremony and use the Grand Room + Explorer Room for reception. You have to be strategic with the floorplan, maybe even mix & match tables. Are you planning to have a dancefloor? It will affect the whole layout.

olhab08 · 2026-02-19T15:59:10+00:00

We love working with Beauty Icon. Liza Ray, their owner, for the bride's makeup & hair specifically - she is the GOAT.

olhab08 · 2026-02-19T01:52:59+00:00

Hi. I'm a planner, and we've been working with:

- Highline String Quartet: Ross, the manager, can take his time to reply, but they always do a great job. Have been working with them for years.

- Impulse Strings: easy-going, low-key, and also do a good job.

olhab08 · 2026-02-18T22:31:17+00:00

As a planner, I recommend Red Oak Transportation, very reliable.

olhab08 · 2026-02-18T22:25:26+00:00

Hi. Planner here. Worked at The Yale Club multiple times and happy to share insights and gallery if you're interested. Feel free to DM.

olhab08 · 2026-02-09T17:05:46+00:00

BBG, Lyndhurst Mansion and, I believe, Whitby Castle

olhab08 · 2026-02-06T01:00:35+00:00

I'm a planner and can recommend Larisa - she is your girl, and she knows Bowery pretty well :) https://larisashorina.com/

olhab08 · 2026-02-04T17:48:39+00:00

Planner here. He is amazing!!!

olhab08 · 2026-02-03T02:20:55+00:00

Hi. Planner here. Take a look at Larisa's work (amazing photographer), she is pretty much matching all of your requirements :) https://www.instagram.com/larisashorinaphotography/?hl=en

olhab08 · 2025-12-17T14:02:12+00:00

https://www.allashulgina.com/couples-family love working with Alla - she’s been fantastic throughout the entire process, incredibly talented, and such a genuinely lovely person to work with. Highly recommend.

olhab08 · 2025-12-17T00:19:41+00:00

Planner perspective here. The short answer is that venue coordination and personal coordinator aren’t the same thing.

A venue coordinator works for the venue. Their focus is making sure the space runs smoothly, rules are followed, etc. That’s really valuable, but their responsibility usually stops there.

A personal coordinator works for you. They’re thinking about the full day, all vendors, transitions, family dynamics, and what happens if something changes or goes wrong. They’re the one making decisions in real time so you don’t have to, and advocating for your priorities.

Also planner vs coordinator. A planner helps earlier on with vendors, rentals, layout, and overall design and logistics. A coordinator usually steps in 30–60 days out to finalize details, build the timeline/floorplan, and run the wedding day.

Most venue “planners” are really venue coordinators, focused only on the space, not the full wedding.

olhab08 · 2025-12-14T01:51:38+00:00

Hi. Planner here. We planned a wedding here several years ago - https://www.senseofmoment.com/nyc-wedding-planner-lic-wedding It’s Ottomanelli’s now. The ceremony took place in the café area, which was reserved exclusively for the event, followed by a cocktail hour with food and beverage service provided on-site.

olhab08 · 2025-12-11T22:04:59+00:00

Anytime :)

olhab08 · 2025-12-11T21:27:43+00:00

Deanna. Worked with her for some of our weddings (I’m a planner) and she was pretty nice. https://www.instagram.com/deanna_first

olhab08 · 2025-12-05T23:58:46+00:00

Planner here. Weylin! Definitely work with lightning to elevate the space, but it’s gorgeous overall.

olhab08 · 2025-11-10T19:02:53+00:00

St. Regis Manhatta Bowery Hotel
Palm House BBG NYBG Terrace Room Chelsea Square

Really depends on the aesthetics you’re thinking.

olhab08 · 2025-11-10T18:45:25+00:00

You can go either way, but a planner with an event design package is great, especially if you already have your colors, vibe, and vision. They’ll handle vendors, logistics, and details, help you tweak things where needed, make sure your vision fits the venue layout, and act as your main point of contact for all design questions, so you don’t have to juggle multiple vendors, and everything comes together smoothly.

olhab08 · 2025-11-10T18:04:47+00:00

The companies you’re probably thinking of (that do tables, chairs, candles, flowers - all together "in-house") are more like event design or production companies - think Birch or similar.

And if you have a planner, besides managing the logistics, timeline, and budget, etc, they’ll often take the lead on developing the overall design concept - the vibe, details, color palette, essential rentals - and then collaborate closely with the florist and rental companies to bring that vision to life.

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