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New York Public Library Wedding Photographer & Videographer
A planning guide to the wedding spaces at the Library in New York, NY, from a Netflix-credited photo and film team.
TL;DR
Yes, we can photograph and film your wedding at New York Public Library (Stephen A. Schwarzman Building, Midtown Manhattan) as one New York wedding photographer and videographer team. This guide covers Astor Hall, the Celeste Bartos Forum, the Edna Barnes Salomon Room, McGraw Rotunda and the Trustees Room, as the Library describes them, plus how we plan photo and film coverage there. Check your date →
The New York Public Library rents event spaces in its landmark Beaux-Arts Stephen A. Schwarzman Building, and the library says all event fees support its collections, services and programs.
New England Wedding Film is a Netflix-credited photo and film team with 500+ weddings and 70+ reviews from couples. The venue details below come from the Library’s own published wedding and event information (checked November 2026), so confirm current spaces and policies with the venue team as you plan.
New York Public Library · At-a-Glance Guide for Couples
- Location: Stephen A. Schwarzman Building, Midtown Manhattan
- Wedding spaces: Astor Hall, Celeste Bartos Forum, Salomon Room, McGraw Rotunda, Trustees Room
- Guest count: Astor Hall: 275 for ceremony and cocktails
- Season: Year-round (indoor)
- Getting there: Midtown Manhattan
- Coverage: Photo and film from one team
The library publishes capacities for each room. Astor Hall is listed for a 275-guest wedding ceremony and cocktail reception, and the Celeste Bartos Forum for 350 with dinner and dancing.
The Library Wedding Spaces
Astor Hall
750 for a cocktail reception or 275 for a wedding ceremony and cocktail reception.
The Celeste Bartos Forum
500 cocktail, 425 seated dinner or 350 for dinner and dancing.
The Edna Barnes Salomon Room
325 cocktail or 300 seated dinner.
McGraw Rotunda and the Trustees Room
McGraw Rotunda holds 300 for cocktails; the Sue and Edgar Wachenheim III Trustees Room holds 110 for cocktails or 90 seated.
How We Cover a Wedding at the Library
At the library we plan around room changes: the ceremony and cocktails in Astor Hall, then dinner and dancing in the Celeste Bartos Forum, with portraits in the spaces the Office of Special Events opens to you.
We are based in New England and travel to New York City for weddings, arriving early to plan around building access, freight elevators and Manhattan traffic. Travel is built into your custom quote.
The Library Planning Notes
Before You Book Photo & Film
Three things worth knowing about the Library, drawn from the venue’s own published details.
01 · Planning Note
Ceremony room
Astor Hall is listed for 275 for ceremony and cocktails.
02 · Planning Note
Dinner and dancing
The Celeste Bartos Forum holds 350 with dancing.
03 · Planning Note
Fees support the Library
Event fees fund the Library's collections and programs.
New York Public Library Wedding Photo & Film FAQ
Do you photograph and film weddings at New York Public Library?
Yes. We are a New England photo and film team, and we travel to New York, NY for weddings. One team covers both the photos and the film, and we plan the day around the Library's own spaces and timeline.
Where is New York Public Library?
The library's event spaces are in the Stephen A. Schwarzman Building in Midtown Manhattan.
What wedding spaces does the Library offer?
The library lists Astor Hall, the Celeste Bartos Forum, the Edna Barnes Salomon Room, McGraw Rotunda, the Trustees Room and the Celeste Auditorium.
How many guests can the Library host?
Astor Hall holds 275 for a wedding ceremony and cocktail reception (750 cocktails only); the Celeste Bartos Forum holds 350 for dinner and dancing.
Where can we get ready at the Library?
The library is not a hotel. Plan to get ready at a nearby hotel and ask the Office of Special Events about arrival times.
Where are the best photo spots at the Library?
We plan portraits in the rooms you book and any additional areas the Office of Special Events approves for photos.
When is wedding season at the Library?
The event spaces are indoors, so weddings work year-round. Ask the Office of Special Events about dates.
Are there photo or video rules at the Library?
We confirm photo and video access, load-in and any restricted areas with the library's Office of Special Events before the day.
Do you offer wedding photos and film together?
Yes. Photos and film come from one coordinated team, so you get one timeline, one point of contact and no crews competing for the same angle. We have covered 500+ weddings and have 70+ reviews from couples.
How do we check your availability for a the Library wedding?
Send your wedding date and guest count through our contact page or message us on Instagram to check date availability and schedule a quick 5-minute call.
Official venue details: NYPL event spaces
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Planning a Wedding at the Library?
Planning a New York Public Library wedding? Tell us your date and guest count to check our availability or set up a quick 5-minute call.
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