An eco-friendly wedding venue has to be top of the list for those who want to make their big day a little greener. Is it possible for those who care about the environment to have an eco-friendly wedding? If you want to get married in New York, the answer is YES!
Ink 48
Kimpton Hotels proudly presents Ink 48 right in the heart of Manhattan for anyone looking to have an eco-friendly wedding day. Ink 48 is a luxury boutique hotel that can cater a cocktail reception for up to 60 guests, all of whom will just love the stunning Hudson River and New York City views – the perfect backdrop for wedding photography. All catering is provided by PRINT. Restaurant which has a wide choice of American dishes available. InkSpa is the ideal place for your wedding party and guests to enjoy a little pampering either before or after the event and you and your wedding party can take advantage of great group benefits.
So why is this hotel considered to be one of the most eco-friendly in the area? Ink 48 uses organic and fair trade products for their drinks and snacks, they have low flow plumbing and other environmentally friendly bathroom amenities including low energy lighting. Each of the guest rooms has recycling bins and to help reduce paper waste, ceramic mugs are used.
The Benjamin
What is not to love about The Benjamin, not only is it eco-friendly but it is also pet friendly too. Anyone considering having their wedding there will not be disappointed, after a $10 million refurbishment, the hotel is one of the finest in New York. There are two venues, the largest is 2200sq ft. and can cater for up to 80 guests. The large arched windows give the room plenty of light and gorgeous views over Lexington Ave. A venue on the 22nd floor is 1100sq ft. and can cater for 65 guests. The suite has two terraces, ideal for cocktails in the evening, or even al fresco dining. All of the weddings held at the hotel are catered by Geoffrey Zakarian and his signature restaurant ‘The National’ – sited in the New York Times as one of the best 50 restaurants in New York.
The Benjamin has been awarded the ECOTEL Five-Globe certification. They were the first hotel in New York to be environmentally friendly. They are committed to their environmental preservation policy which includes energy efficient thermostats and light fittings, recycling bins in guest rooms and a water conservation program. The Benjamin is also partnered with Clean the World, and they donate recycled soap and educational material for needy projects around the world.
Central Park
If you are looking to get back to nature then you can always hold your wedding in Central Park. There are several picturesque locations in which to say your vows, and they can customize a complete wedding package to suit your needs.
No matter what you are looking for from your eco-friendly venue, there are options in the city to suit you! As always if you share our commitment to saving the planet’s resources, browse Ecoura’s eco-friendly collection of wedding engagement right here at www.ecoura.com.