“When my husband and I initially came across The Skylark during our search, we were nervous that there were so few reviews, especially compared to the more “popular” venues in NYC. We took a chance and never looked back.
The first factor in choosing The Skylark was the location. Most of our wedding guests were from out of state, and its convenient Midtown location made travel to/from LGA and securing hotel accommodations incredibly easy.
The second was the venue itself. Our vision was an intimate and swanky wedding, so we wanted to be intentional about a guest experience that would echo the spirit that is NYC. Our biggest must-have was high-quality food. We chose a seated reception with an appetizer, entrée, and butlered desserts. The beautiful plating made it feel like an upscale dinner, and nearly five months later, our guests are still talking about how delicious everything was, especially the hors d’oeuvres. Kudos to Abigail Kirsch catering! We also wanted a picturesque backdrop, and we were able to use the outdoor patio (available April–November). The golden-hour views of TS and the ESB from the rooftop made for gorgeous photos.
Most services included in the wedding package were kept in-house. In addition to cocktail hour and dinner, the package included an open bar, furniture, tableware, and linens. We also paid an additional fee to host our ceremony there, and the staff did a great job flipping the space within the scheduled timeframe.
The third factor was The Skylark team. We could not have asked for a better group of professionals. They went above and beyond, from thoughtful touches in the bridal and groom’s suites (charcuterie boards and iced drinks to keep everyone fed and hydrated) to the elegant presentation of hors d’oeuvres and celebratory to-go gift bags. We also greatly appreciated the care with which our personal belongings were packed at the end of the night. None of these details went unnoticed, and we received so many compliments on the food, venue, service, and overall experience.
Special shout-outs to LeighAnne, Candace, and Kaybri. LeighAnne was our main point of contact during the initial booking process and was such a blessing. She consistently responded to emails within 24 hours, which was especially important as we planned from out of state. Candace and Kaybri became our main contacts during the planning phase, and their support, expertise, and flexibility made the entire experience seamless. They accommodated requests, such as moving our rehearsal to the day before and extending venue access time. Our final planning session with Candace was two weeks prior, and she reassured us that everything would go well and all we needed to do was enjoy the moment. On the day of, Candace and Kaybri were a well-oiled machine. My husband and I were blown away by how smoothly everything ran according to our timeline, and are still convinced there were no hiccups—that’s how perfect it went. It is incredible how amazing they are at their jobs, and anyone can tell they genuinely love what they do. Additionally, I cannot recall the name of the attendant in my bridal suite, but she was an absolute angel. She fixed my headpiece for photos, helped me use the bathroom in my dress, and checked on me throughout the night.
From the bottom of our hearts, my husband and I are forever grateful to The Skylark team for bringing our vision to life. We would absolutely host another event here and cannot wait to come back!”
