Travel Note
We have secured hotel blocks for 2 hotels which provide discounted rates for rooms with 1 or 2 beds, details and links below: Ace Hotel, Brooklyn: Close to the wedding venue in Brooklyn and nearby to cool neighborhoods such as Cobble Hill and Brooklyn Heights. Springhill Suites by Marriott, Manhattan: Great location for those looking to do touristy things. In the middle of Times Square with short distance access to Central Park, Observatory decks and chaos. Airbnb is not legal in NYC and although it does operate, there are limited offerings. If you prefer an Airbnb, we advise you to still check the offerings available although note the above. Alternatives include looking for Airbnb's in New Jersey (across the river) which is linked to NYC via rail (some locations as quick as ~6-7 mins) or looking on VRBO which is similar to Airbnb albeit still fairly limited offerings.
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Manhattan hotel block with link below
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Brooklyn hotel block. Go to https://www.acehotel.com/brooklyn Click BOOK NOW Select Check in date | 9/3/2026 Select Checkout date | 9/5/2026 *Dates can be updated to 1 or 2 nights - No minimum nights required* Select: Group Code Enter Group Code: (0926RIBE) Click Check Availability
Travel Note
NYC Airports - JFK, LGA and EWR - JFK (Queens, NYC) and EWR (Newark, New Jersey) are both large hubs - LGA is a smaller domestic airport and is closer to Manhattan
Travel Note
Uber and taxis are available from each airport. JFK / EWR have public transport options via Air Train / LIRR (use google maps).
Travel Note
The Palm House entrance is located at 1000 Washington Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11225. We recommend Uber or Subway. Taxi is an option although pricing is inconsistent. Subway: Subways are very frequent, safe and cost a fixed fee of $2.90. Payment methods include card or phone tap (Apple Pay / Paypass / Paywave etc.). Nearby stations include: - Eastern Pkwy-Brooklyn Museum (2, 3 and 4 trains) - Prospect Park (B and Q trains)
Travel Note
Australians and other citizens typically require visas to enter the US. ESTA visa is the easiest visa to obtain and provides up to 90 days within the US, cost is USD $40. https://esta.cbp.dhs.gov/esta