“We had our City Hall wedding this summer and chose Sweet Afton & The Sidekick for our evening celebration with about 70 guests, and we truly could not have been happier with the experience.
We hosted an open bar with a spread of small bites, and both the drinks and food were fantastic. The cocktails were so well made, the food was delicious, and our guests loved everything. Our bartender was wonderful and kept the drinks coming all night. At one point, our group ordered about 10 Old Fashioneds at once, and she just got right to work making them all!
Tali, the event manager, was absolutely wonderful to work with from beginning to end. In the weeks leading up to the event, she walked us through all the details from lighting, flowers, food, event flow, to the disco ball, and even things I never would have thought to ask about myself. She was thoughtful, organized, and incredibly helpful.
One of my favorite examples of how game Tali was for all our ideas happened during a planning meeting. I wanted to test how the speakers would sound for a dance performance, and it happened to be raining. Tali still went outside and stood in the rain so I could properly test the sound! We learned that she is also a dancer, so she completely understood the cause. On our wedding night, she even helped cue the music for the performance.
That really sums up what it was like working with her. She was there running the show throughout the evening, but everything happened so seamlessly that you almost couldn't tell she was there.
The team was also incredibly flexible about letting us make the celebration feel like our own. We brought our own flowers, had a live sketch artist, planned a dance performance, and even had the option to bring our own dessert. At our request, they also reserved two tables for our families and made sure our older parents had chairs with backs so they would be comfortable throughout the night.
The space itself is beautiful, but it really comes alive at night. Between the exposed brick, colorful lighting, candlelight, and a classic NYC feel, the venue had such a warm, intimate atmosphere. Our photos turned out beautifully against the colorful backdrop.
There were also thoughtful touches on the day of the event, including printed drink and food menus created specifically for our celebration, which looked beautiful, polished, and professional.
Most importantly, we were able to actually enjoy our own party. Everything felt taken care of, our guests had a wonderful time, and the night felt exactly like the celebration we had imagined. We are so grateful to Tali and the entire Sweet Afton & The Sidekick team for making our wedding celebration so fun, beautiful, and memorable. We would absolutely recommend them for a wedding or special event!”
