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Situated on Bowery Street in New York City, New York, Capitale is a historic wedding venue renowned for its stunning design and architecture. Initially constructed in 1893, the extravagant building was used as the Bowery Savings Bank and boasts many opulent characteristics today. From the tall Corinthian columns to the intricate details on the coved ceiling, every inch is beautifully presented, creating magnificent backdrops to romantic occasions. Couples are spoiled for choice with the infinite beauty of this historic landmark.

Facilities and Capacity

Capitale features a grand ballroom with an upper capacity of 700 seated guests for a dinner reception. There are numerous private rooms on the property, perfect for intimate moments and getting ready. For the ceremony, the main event space is versatile and can be set up for a memorable indoor affair with seating and an arch. The Foyer is a sophisticated and charming place for hosting cocktail hour, featuring rich textiles and marble mosaic floors that set the mood for a night of dinner and dancing. While moving into the ballroom, guests are sure to be in awe of the striking visuals of the vaulted ceiling with a stained glass window. In recent years, a state-of-the-art LED lighting system has been implemented, creating an ambience with soft colors and an abundance of warmth.

Services Offered

Capitale strives to provide luxury all inclusive wedding experiences for couples planning their big day. Wedding packages include event rentals, in-house catering, and dedicated planning assistance to ensure the effortless flow of events. On their wedding day, couples have access to dressing suites and service staff to set up and tear down their event. Rental items include tables, chairs, tableware, linens, glassware, and uplighting. The onsite bar and kitchen can prepare and serve delicious drinks and food to guests, from appetizers at cocktail hour to gourmet stations and entrees for the reception.

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Frequently asked questions

Do you have a site fee for wedding receptions at your venue?

Yes

What is the starting site fee for wedding receptions during peak season?

$30,000

What is the starting site fee for wedding receptions during off-peak season?

$30,000

Do you have a site fee for wedding ceremonies at your venue?

Yes

What is the starting site fee for wedding ceremonies during peak season?

$1,500

What is the starting site fee for wedding ceremonies during off-peak season?

$1,500

Which of the following are included in starting site fee?

Bridal Suite
Chairs
China
Clean Up
Event Planning
Flatware
Glassware
Lighting/Sound
Linens
Set Up
Tables

Which of the following are included in the cost of wedding catering?

Cake Cutting
Dessert
Server(s)

Which of the following are included in the starting price for bar service?

Bartender(s)
Champagne Toast
House Beer
House Liquor
House Wine
Limited Bar
Open Bar
Premium Liquor
Signature Drink
Specialty Beer
Specialty Wine

What is the minimum number of guests required to book your venue?

150

How many event spaces or rooms does your venue offer?

1

Describe your venue:

Ballroom
Historic Building

What kind of settings are available?

Indoor

Which of the following wedding events does your venue service?

Ceremony
Reception
Bridal Shower
Engagement Party
Rehearsal Dinner

What event services do you offer?

Bar Services
Catering Services
Clean Up
Event Planner
Event Rentals
Get Ready Rooms
Liability Insurance
Outside Vendors
Wifi

What catering services do you offer?

Buffet
Cocktail Reception
Dessert
Family Style
Hors d'oeuvres
Plated
Server(s)
Stations
Tastings

What bar services do you provide?

Bartender(s)
Champagne Toast
House Beer
House Liquor
House Wine
Limited Bar
Liquor License
Open Bar
Premium Liquor
Signature Drink
Specialty Beer
Specialty Wine

What event items are available?

Audio Equipment
Chairs
Dance Floor
Lighting
Tables

What food and beverage items are available?

Barware
China
Flatware
Glassware
Linens

What transportation and access is available?

Wheelchair Access

Reviews of Capitale

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Alexa Sent on 06/30/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Our dream wedding!!

My husband & I just celebrated our wedding reception at Capitale on June 3, 2023. Once stepping foot inside the venue upon our arrival, there is not one single thing that was not absolute perfection. The decor was exactly as I envisioned. The lighting was to die for (Thank you, Mike Alvarez, for creating the most stunning custom light setting for us!!) The food, service, attention to detail... everything went above and beyond our expectations, and believe me.. we had HIGH expectations! Our guests have not stopped raving about how jaw dropping the venue space is. How amazing and delicious and fresh the food was. How the staff were pleasurable and so attentive. David Segovia managed our timeline down to the minute. He was everywhere and nowhere at the same time. Never did anything feel awkward, rushed or delayed. Never did we feel like he was pulling us in one direction or another. He is the reason why our cake cutting ceremony ended up being the most amazing moment that we have in our videos! Adam Hartofilis has a true passion for what he does and it SHOWS. From the moment meeting him, he was reassuring, excited, professional and truly an amazing person to trust your wedding date to. I cannot imagine our day evolving into reality without his influence. And last but not least.. Claudia Case.. what an absolute boss. She personally handled extensive communications with me whenever I had a question. More than once, I've hung up the phone to see that we chatted for over an hour about wedding details. Her advice, knowledge and experience in the industry will set your day up for success the moment you choose Capitale as your wedding venue. I cannot thank the Capitale family enough for making our dreams come true!! There is no other venue in the world that can compare!!
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Jessica Sent on 09/24/2015
5 out of 5 rating
Amazing! We had our August wedding here and it was perfect! The space itself is gorgeous. The tall ceilings and intricate design of the room is stunning. There are large bridal and groom suites upstairs with plenty of space to get ready and a stunning "catwalk" for the bride and groom to make their big entrance into the ballroom. The lighting team there was great and helped accomodate any request we had. Farrah, David and Claudia made our big day so very special. They were extremely responsive leading up to the event, honest and patient. It made the whole process easy and enjoyable. Our guests are still raving about the delicious food and service. We could not have asked for a better day. Thank you to everyone at Capitale!
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Steve Sent on 10/10/2012
5 out of 5 rating
Our wedding was this past September at Capitale and I have to say that they exceeded all our expectations.

Farrah, the event coordinator was constantly on top of things and very responsive to all the emails and requests we had coming up to the wedding. She also had great suggestions as to what can be added and our schedule for the wedding.

Our Maitre'd, Pavel was also great. He helped things run smoothly the day of and was always looking out for what could be done to help or make our special day even better. Also went above and beyond in finding pizza to be delivered to us at 12:30 am!

Overall I can not thank them and their beautiful venue enough. All our guests gushed about how beautiful the place was and also how it was the best wedding food they have ever had.
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Ali Sent on 07/14/2012
5 out of 5 rating
Larry and the entire crew at Capitale helped us create a top-notch event and our dream wedding. Everything went off without a hitch. The food and service were spectacular. Both Pavel and Rebecca went above and beyond. All of our guests were raving about the evening which, of course, starts with the wonderful venue and incredible service.
Shabu
Shabu Sent on 10/23/2009
4.7 out of 5 rating
Capitale was amazing! It is so grand and beautiful--all our guests couldnt stop raving about what a fabulous locale it was. The food is incredible and the staff are so helpful, extremely professional and just generally run a very tight ship. Because they mostly just do weddings though, they do have "their" way of doing things and come across as a bit inflexible about changing things around, then again, theyre the professionals and generally know what theyre talking about!
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Hayley Sent on 05/06/2008
4.3 out of 5 rating
It was just so beautiful! The food was amazing, the party was great, and the staff was great. Only negative thing is that we had a ton of little questions leading up to the wedding, and they were not so quick to respond to them, but everything turned out fabulous in the end.
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Capitale frequently asked questions

Capitale includes the following items and services for wedding events in its starting site fee:
  • Bridal Suite
  • Chairs
  • China
  • Clean Up
  • Event Planning
  • Flatware
  • Glassware
  • Lighting/Sound
  • Linens
  • Set Up
  • Tables
Capitale includes the following items and services in its wedding catering costs:
  • Cake Cutting
  • Dessert
  • Server(s)
The bar service starting price at Capitale includes:
  • Bartender(s)
  • Champagne Toast
  • House Beer
  • House Liquor
  • House Wine
  • Limited Bar
  • Open Bar
  • Premium Liquor
  • Signature Drink
  • Specialty Beer
  • Specialty Wine
The space offered by Capitale for wedding events is known for:
  • Ballroom
  • Historic Building
Capitale offers the following indoor/outdoor options for weddings:
  • Indoor
Capitale offers the following types of wedding events:
  • Ceremony
  • Reception
  • Bridal Shower
  • Engagement Party
  • Rehearsal Dinner
Capitale offers the following services for wedding events:
  • Bar Services
  • Catering Services
  • Clean Up
  • Event Planner
  • Event Rentals
  • Get Ready Rooms
  • Liability Insurance
  • Outside Vendors
  • Wifi
Capitale offers the following furniture and decor items for weddings:
  • Audio Equipment
  • Chairs
  • Dance Floor
  • Lighting
  • Tables
Capitale is recommended by 97% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 4.8 out of 5 with the following breakdown: 5 in professionalism, 4.9 in quality of service, 4.8 in flexibility, 4.8 in value and 4.6 in average response time.
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