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• Grace R. Sent on 11/29/2022
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  Iconic Wedding

  We got married at The Boathouse a month ago and it was truly magical - Peter and his staff are incredibly professional, the food is excellent, and the room is designed to shine for all seasons. Many of our guests said it was the best wedding they've ever been to! The Boathouse is a well oiled machine with a whole network of blue chip vendors for you to work with... wish we could get married all over again :)

  We got married at The Boathouse a month ago and it was truly magical - Peter and his staff are incredibly professional, the food is excellent, and the room is designed to shine for all seasons. Many of our guests said it was the best wedding they've ever been to! The Boathouse is a well oiled machine with a whole network of blue chip vendors for you to work with... wish we could get married all over again :)
• Catherine D. Sent on 11/01/2021
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  A magical day

  Once my husband and I toured the Boathouse, we knew it was the perfect venue for us. Originally scheduled for 2020, we had to push our wedding due to the pandemic. James (our planner at the Boathouse) was able to move our wedding exactly one year from the original date. Leading up to the wedding, James was very easy to reach and answered any and all questions that we had. We met with him several times to go over the day-of schedule, and went over every single detail multiple times. We can’t speak more highly of our experience at the Boathouse - the location is magical, the food was excellent (at our tasting, we could not stop exclaiming how good it was), and James and Harold (the maitre d) made our night so fun and stress-free.

  Once my husband and I toured the Boathouse, we knew it was the perfect venue for us. Originally scheduled for 2020, we had to push our wedding due to the pandemic. James (our planner at the Boathouse) was able to move our wedding exactly one year from the original date. Leading up to the wedding, James was very easy to reach and answered any and all questions that we had. We met with him several times to go over the day-of schedule, and went over every single detail multiple times. We can’t speak more highly of our experience at the Boathouse - the location is magical, the food was excellent (at our tasting, we could not stop exclaiming how good it was), and James and Harold (the maitre d) made our night so fun and stress-free.
• Lauren L. Sent on 08/25/2021
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  Top notch venue, location, and food!

  We got married less than a week ago and we’re still on cloud 9 after the wonderful event thrown at the most fabulous location in NYC! We booked our wedding at the Boathouse back in August 2019. We decided to postpone in May 2020, and Peter / the Boathouse couldn’t have been more empathetic, accommodating and kind to us during this difficult time. I was hearing horror stories of people being charged fees and higher prices to book the following year, but the Boathouse honored our rate, which we very much appreciated. Throughout 2020, we had many, many questions/concerns and Peter was always there to answer an email or hop on the phone. In fact, they held TWO dates for us while we decided which month in 2021 we wanted to have our wedding! Now to discuss the actual event. Leading up to the day, Peter answered about 5 million questions from me and eased all of my concerns. We had a walk through a couple of days before, and even decided to add the raw bar at the last moment (excellent decision, by the way). Our wedding at the Boathouse was the most special day of our entire lives and in the words of ALL of our family and friends, the best wedding they have EVER been to. The food is fantastic, the location is incredible, the staff is AMAZING (shoutout to Harold, you’re the man!), I literally can’t find a single bad thing to say. The food is really the highlight of the night. The passed apps are INCREDIBLE, as are the four courses. We opted for the pesto pasta to start, followed by mozzarella/tomato, and chose a fish/steak for our entree. Back story on my husband - he has been to every steakhouse in the city and is a total snob when it comes to his steaks. In his words “the steak holds its own against any other top restaurant in Manhattan - absolutely delicious, and especially impressive considering they’re preparing it for 140+ people at a huge event.” Also, please tell me when else you can arrive to your cocktail hour on a gondola?! Peter and the staff at the Boathouse, we just want to thank you for making our wedding the most perfect, picturesque night of our lives.

  We got married less than a week ago and we’re still on cloud 9 after the wonderful event thrown at the most fabulous location in NYC! We booked our wedding at the Boathouse back in August 2019. We decided to postpone in May 2020, and Peter / the Boathouse couldn’t have been more empathetic, accommodating and kind to us during this difficult time. I was hearing horror stories of people being charged fees and higher prices to book the following year, but the Boathouse honored our rate, which we very much appreciated. Throughout 2020, we had many, many questions/concerns and Peter was always there to answer an email or hop on the phone. In fact, they held TWO dates for us while we decided which month in 2021 we wanted to have our wedding! Now to discuss the actual event. Leading up to the day, Peter answered about 5 million questions from me and eased all of my concerns. We had a walk through a couple of days before, and even decided to add the raw bar at the last moment (excellent decision, by the way). Our wedding at the Boathouse was the most special day of our entire lives and in the words of ALL of our family and friends, the best wedding they have EVER been to. The food is fantastic, the location is incredible, the staff is AMAZING (shoutout to Harold, you’re the man!), I literally can’t find a single bad thing to say. The food is really the highlight of the night. The passed apps are INCREDIBLE, as are the four courses. We opted for the pesto pasta to start, followed by mozzarella/tomato, and chose a fish/steak for our entree. Back story on my husband - he has been to every steakhouse in the city and is a total snob when it comes to his steaks. In his words “the steak holds its own against any other top restaurant in Manhattan - absolutely delicious, and especially impressive considering they’re preparing it for 140+ people at a huge event.” Also, please tell me when else you can arrive to your cocktail hour on a gondola?! Peter and the staff at the Boathouse, we just want to thank you for making our wedding the most perfect, picturesque night of our lives.
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• Kathy Sent on 09/28/2019
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  Top Notch Setting, Delicious Food, Outstanding Service

  A wedding in Central Park is not only an amazing setting but the Boathouse made it an amazing experience. The food was superb, the service was outstanding and the setting is one you will always remember.

  A wedding in Central Park is not only an amazing setting but the Boathouse made it an amazing experience. The food was superb, the service was outstanding and the setting is one you will always remember.
• Meg Sent on 08/01/2018
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  Hosting our reception at the Boathouse was one of the best decisions we made! From the moment we toured the Lake Room and the lakeside patio, we knew it was the place for us! It is truly an iconic, unique venue within the heart of Central Park and Manhattan. The Boathouse was recently repainted and the floors were redone, and it’s never looked better! The views of the lake, Central Park’s lush greenery, and the skyline is one not to be missed! Your guests will be in awe of the surroundings. We had the pleasure of meeting both Peter and James and ultimately used Peter for our wedding planning process. Peter knows his stuff – he’s on top of everything (tastings, layouts, etc.). He had also worked with the majority of our vendors before so coordination between the vendors and venue was easy! Our guests raved about how amazing the passed hors d’oeuvres, appetizer, salad, and entrée were (thanks to the wonderful chef Ramzi)! Harold, the maître d, was on top of the timeline and coordinated the entire evening with ease. Every single thing about our cocktail hour and reception was perfect. I wouldn’t have changed a single detail. I can’t thank Peter, James, Ramzi and Harold enough for their hard work. It was truly the best night of our lives. Thank you!!!

  Hosting our reception at the Boathouse was one of the best decisions we made! From the moment we toured the Lake Room and the lakeside patio, we knew it was the place for us! It is truly an iconic, unique venue within the heart of Central Park and Manhattan. The Boathouse was recently repainted and the floors were redone, and it’s never looked better! The views of the lake, Central Park’s lush greenery, and the skyline is one not to be missed! Your guests will be in awe of the surroundings. We had the pleasure of meeting both Peter and James and ultimately used Peter for our wedding planning process. Peter knows his stuff – he’s on top of everything (tastings, layouts, etc.). He had also worked with the majority of our vendors before so coordination between the vendors and venue was easy! Our guests raved about how amazing the passed hors d’oeuvres, appetizer, salad, and entrée were (thanks to the wonderful chef Ramzi)! Harold, the maître d, was on top of the timeline and coordinated the entire evening with ease. Every single thing about our cocktail hour and reception was perfect. I wouldn’t have changed a single detail. I can’t thank Peter, James, Ramzi and Harold enough for their hard work. It was truly the best night of our lives. Thank you!!!
• Anna Sent on 06/10/2018
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  Choosing to have our wedding at The Central Park Boathouse was one of the best decisions my husband and I made. The staff was just SO incredibly lovely and professional on the day of the event. Absolutely every single detail went exactly as we discussed, from our signature drinks, to the menu, to the signs I brought in to be placed in certain areas of the room. The staff even ran after guests the night of the wedding to give them favors that were left behind. James, our event coordinator, could not have been more helpful and kind. He took the time to get to know my husband and me and made us feel like our wedding was important to them. He was an absolute pleasure to work with, as was 100% of the staff that was there on our wedding day. The maitre d was outstanding - everything the day of went off without a hitch. We could not be more grateful to James and the boathouse for giving us our dream wedding. It was flawless, and we highly highly recommend.

  Choosing to have our wedding at The Central Park Boathouse was one of the best decisions my husband and I made. The staff was just SO incredibly lovely and professional on the day of the event. Absolutely every single detail went exactly as we discussed, from our signature drinks, to the menu, to the signs I brought in to be placed in certain areas of the room. The staff even ran after guests the night of the wedding to give them favors that were left behind. James, our event coordinator, could not have been more helpful and kind. He took the time to get to know my husband and me and made us feel like our wedding was important to them. He was an absolute pleasure to work with, as was 100% of the staff that was there on our wedding day. The maitre d was outstanding - everything the day of went off without a hitch. We could not be more grateful to James and the boathouse for giving us our dream wedding. It was flawless, and we highly highly recommend.
• Laura Sent on 06/03/2018
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  Dream come true! This venue was out of this world. The food, setting, and staff were fantastic to work with and made our wedding day unforgettable. We got married on a Friday in May, and the weather could not have been better. Cocktail hour outside was heavenly and the patio is gorgeous at night. Working with James was so easy, he was always on top of everything and very willing to work with us to make sure our day was exactly the way we wanted it. The food was absolutely delicious. Our guests are still making comments to us on how fantastic everything was. We will absolutely be going back year after year for our anniversary!

  Dream come true! This venue was out of this world. The food, setting, and staff were fantastic to work with and made our wedding day unforgettable. We got married on a Friday in May, and the weather could not have been better. Cocktail hour outside was heavenly and the patio is gorgeous at night. Working with James was so easy, he was always on top of everything and very willing to work with us to make sure our day was exactly the way we wanted it. The food was absolutely delicious. Our guests are still making comments to us on how fantastic everything was. We will absolutely be going back year after year for our anniversary!
• Mike Sent on 01/26/2018
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  Our January 2018 wedding at the Boathouse in Central Park, NYC was amazing. We didn't want a "conventional" wedding, so we did our homework, read the reviews and looked at all the cool "raw" event space we could find. But each space had its challenges and compromises necessary to make it work for us. But then last summer, we were walking through Central Park and stopped by the Boathouse. We had actually first met when we both signed up for the same bike ride and have spent many happy hours together enjoying CP. As soon as we walked in, we fell in love with the space. Although some may consider it a more conventional event space, it still has a rustic vibe, which fits so perfectly into the beautiful natural surroundings of CP. We made the best decision to simplify the process, leverage the talent and expertise at the Boathouse and we are so glad we did!!! We worked closely with Peter Bischoff, who was so professional, thoughtful and accommodating and led an amazing team. We also had a planner, and all worked so well together. The space, lighting and access was a breeze. The team accommodated several people with food allergies, vegetarians and even a Glatt Kosher contingent. Peter provided the floor planning layouts as well as menus and tasting recommendations. We were able to speak directly with the chef, make suggestions as well as add a signature cocktail and augment with some special wines. We were so happy with our food and beverage selections. We found the planning to be easy, since the Boathouse works with a group of quality vendors that know the space well. But I did make it a point to meet with Peter on occasion face to face. On the day of our wedding, Peter was there along with Harold the Maître d’ to make sure everything went off as planned. It absolutely did and we could not have been happier with the outcome. True professionals from start to finish. Thanks to Peter and the rest of the team for the exceptional experience.

  Our January 2018 wedding at the Boathouse in Central Park, NYC was amazing. We didn't want a "conventional" wedding, so we did our homework, read the reviews and looked at all the cool "raw" event space we could find. But each space had its challenges and compromises necessary to make it work for us. But then last summer, we were walking through Central Park and stopped by the Boathouse. We had actually first met when we both signed up for the same bike ride and have spent many happy hours together enjoying CP. As soon as we walked in, we fell in love with the space. Although some may consider it a more conventional event space, it still has a rustic vibe, which fits so perfectly into the beautiful natural surroundings of CP. We made the best decision to simplify the process, leverage the talent and expertise at the Boathouse and we are so glad we did!!! We worked closely with Peter Bischoff, who was so professional, thoughtful and accommodating and led an amazing team. We also had a planner, and all worked so well together. The space, lighting and access was a breeze. The team accommodated several people with food allergies, vegetarians and even a Glatt Kosher contingent. Peter provided the floor planning layouts as well as menus and tasting recommendations. We were able to speak directly with the chef, make suggestions as well as add a signature cocktail and augment with some special wines. We were so happy with our food and beverage selections. We found the planning to be easy, since the Boathouse works with a group of quality vendors that know the space well. But I did make it a point to meet with Peter on occasion face to face. On the day of our wedding, Peter was there along with Harold the Maître d’ to make sure everything went off as planned. It absolutely did and we could not have been happier with the outcome. True professionals from start to finish. Thanks to Peter and the rest of the team for the exceptional experience.
• C Sent on 09/13/2017
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  Fantastic venue for the wedding. Guests cannot stop talking about how wonderful the food was. The venue was elegant and service superb. James McGovern was attentive and always ready to help. Harold was great guiding everyone to where they needed to be. Cannot say enough about this venue and the truly nice staff. A true dream wedding for our daughter.

  Fantastic venue for the wedding. Guests cannot stop talking about how wonderful the food was. The venue was elegant and service superb. James McGovern was attentive and always ready to help. Harold was great guiding everyone to where they needed to be. Cannot say enough about this venue and the truly nice staff. A true dream wedding for our daughter.
• Rachel Sent on 04/28/2017
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  We got married at the Boathouse in April and it was an ideal venue. All of our guests (ourselves included) were so excited to be at such an iconic NY landmark and in the middle of Central Park. The entire staff there is impeccable and everything went seamlessly - they are clearly experts at hosting weddings. I have to say my favorite thing about the Boathouse is that they take care of so much for you. We saw a few of the more "raw space" type venues and the amount of coordination and extras that you need to worry about (like silverware and linens) was just ocerwhelming. At the Boathouse we were able to plan our wedding in under 5 months with little to no stress. I also loved that we didn't have to worry too much about decorating given the beautiful scenery and space. We worked with Peter who was not just a lovely person but kept us fully organized and feeling great throughout the whole process. He just makes you feel like everything will be okay and was a perfect mix of guiding and flexible. Harold was our maitre'd the day of and took great care of us and kept everything running smoothly. The food was also spectacular and all of our guests are still raving about it. I cannot recommend this venue more highly.

  We got married at the Boathouse in April and it was an ideal venue. All of our guests (ourselves included) were so excited to be at such an iconic NY landmark and in the middle of Central Park. The entire staff there is impeccable and everything went seamlessly - they are clearly experts at hosting weddings. I have to say my favorite thing about the Boathouse is that they take care of so much for you. We saw a few of the more "raw space" type venues and the amount of coordination and extras that you need to worry about (like silverware and linens) was just ocerwhelming. At the Boathouse we were able to plan our wedding in under 5 months with little to no stress. I also loved that we didn't have to worry too much about decorating given the beautiful scenery and space. We worked with Peter who was not just a lovely person but kept us fully organized and feeling great throughout the whole process. He just makes you feel like everything will be okay and was a perfect mix of guiding and flexible. Harold was our maitre'd the day of and took great care of us and kept everything running smoothly. The food was also spectacular and all of our guests are still raving about it. I cannot recommend this venue more highly.
• Schier Sent on 09/02/2016
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  We considered 20 other venues before deciding on the Boathouse (Hey planning a NYC wedding on a budget takes time and energy!) Part of why the Boathouse won was because it came with a lot of things like the catering, tables/chairs/linens and a wedding coordinator, and yet it would allow us to customize the parts we wanted like bringing in flowers, having a dog, etc. In addition, it the outdoor space that my husband wanted and the indoor space I wanted :)
  
  We worked with Peter, who executed anything we wanted. On the day itself especially, Peter was amazing and even helped managed a few mishaps that could have turned into a disaster without his expertise. Even though we were one of the smaller Boathouse weddings, we never felt like they paid less attention to us. Our guests raved about the food and the space. Also, the alcohol flowed quite freely. For what we paid, I think it was a bargain in the NYC area. Would totally have our wedding here again in a heartbeat.

  We considered 20 other venues before deciding on the Boathouse (Hey planning a NYC wedding on a budget takes time and energy!) Part of why the Boathouse won was because it came with a lot of things like the catering, tables/chairs/linens and a wedding coordinator, and yet it would allow us to customize the parts we wanted like bringing in flowers, having a dog, etc. In addition, it the outdoor space that my husband wanted and the indoor space I wanted :)
  
  We worked with Peter, who executed anything we wanted. On the day itself especially, Peter was amazing and even helped managed a few mishaps that could have turned into a disaster without his expertise. Even though we were one of the smaller Boathouse weddings, we never felt like they paid less attention to us. Our guests raved about the food and the space. Also, the alcohol flowed quite freely. For what we paid, I think it was a bargain in the NYC area. Would totally have our wedding here again in a heartbeat.
• Anita Sent on 09/23/2016
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  We had a wonderful experience working with this vendor from beginning to end!

  We had a wonderful experience working with this vendor from beginning to end!
• Sharon Sent on 09/11/2015
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  We had our wedding lunch here. We flew from the UK to NY to get married in Central Park Ladies pavilion. We arrived at The Boathouse and were seated immediately even though we were early for our reservation, the service was fantastic and all the staff were very friendly and courteous. The food was amazing and everyone enjoyed it, no complaints. We didn't have dessert as the main was so good, no room for dessert. There is seating outside and you can enjoy drinks by the lake before or after the meal, brilliant view. I would definitely recommend this venue.

  We had our wedding lunch here. We flew from the UK to NY to get married in Central Park Ladies pavilion. We arrived at The Boathouse and were seated immediately even though we were early for our reservation, the service was fantastic and all the staff were very friendly and courteous. The food was amazing and everyone enjoyed it, no complaints. We didn't have dessert as the main was so good, no room for dessert. There is seating outside and you can enjoy drinks by the lake before or after the meal, brilliant view. I would definitely recommend this venue.
• Madeline S. Sent on 05/20/2015
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  A Perfect Magical Night!!
  We just had our daughter's wedding at the Central Park Boathouse.
  Everything was wonderful!!
  The ceremony room was beautiful and the setting was perfect. The reception room was transformed seamlessly. Even with a last minute change due to weather, the cocktail hour was perfect as if nothing had been altered.
  The room was organized beautifully. Our guests raved over the food and the impeccable staff!!
  Peter was terrific to work with. He gave us such peace of mind that everything would be taken care of and he kept his word.
  Peter walked us through the planning process and on the wedding night Peter was present with his fabulous staff answering to our every need!
  It was truly a glorious night that our family will never forget.
  
  
  
  

  
  
  A Perfect Magical Night!!
  We just had our daughter's wedding at the Central Park Boathouse.
  Everything was wonderful!!
  The ceremony room was beautiful and the setting was perfect. The reception room was transformed seamlessly. Even with a last minute change due to weather, the cocktail hour was perfect as if nothing had been altered.
  The room was organized beautifully. Our guests raved over the food and the impeccable staff!!
  Peter was terrific to work with. He gave us such peace of mind that everything would be taken care of and he kept his word.
  Peter walked us through the planning process and on the wedding night Peter was present with his fabulous staff answering to our every need!
  It was truly a glorious night that our family will never forget.
  
  
  
  
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  We worked with James to arrange all of the details for our ceremony and reception. He had great advice and was really flexible when we wanted to change some things around. The event turned out more beautiful than I ever imagined and the night ran smoothly and seamlessly. Everyone has said what a fun and beautiful wedding it was-- and we couldn't agree more!

  We worked with James to arrange all of the details for our ceremony and reception. He had great advice and was really flexible when we wanted to change some things around. The event turned out more beautiful than I ever imagined and the night ran smoothly and seamlessly. Everyone has said what a fun and beautiful wedding it was-- and we couldn't agree more!
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  Everything was absolutely perfect and amazing!

  Everything was absolutely perfect and amazing!
• Nicoletta Sent on 09/19/2013
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  Excellent wedding venue....they made all our requests a reality! James was AMAZING!

  Excellent wedding venue....they made all our requests a reality! James was AMAZING!
• Jane Sent on 05/30/2013
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  Peter and his staff were simply THE BEST! It was great working with Peter; he is very experienced and knows everything you need to know about planning a wedding reception - he has been extremely helpful and pleasant to work with throughout the planning process. The wait staff were impeccable and the food was yummy on the evening of the reception. The gondola ride was also a lot of fun, and the venue was just beautiful and romantic, especially in the spring when all the flowers are blooming. All our guests were still raving about what a great time they had at the Boathouse.

  Peter and his staff were simply THE BEST! It was great working with Peter; he is very experienced and knows everything you need to know about planning a wedding reception - he has been extremely helpful and pleasant to work with throughout the planning process. The wait staff were impeccable and the food was yummy on the evening of the reception. The gondola ride was also a lot of fun, and the venue was just beautiful and romantic, especially in the spring when all the flowers are blooming. All our guests were still raving about what a great time they had at the Boathouse.
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  I could not have been happier with The Central Park Boathouse!!!!! This was an absolute dream come true wedding in the middle of Manhattan - what could be better??? Peter and his staff were incredible to work with in planning my wedding, and when the day of my wedding came, WOW!!!! They exceeded my expectations in every aspect of the day!! Two weeks after my wedding, I am still getting glowing comments from guests about the cocktail hour (a most incredible raw bar that blew everyone away, as well as the passed food), the dinner (all courses were just pefectly cooked & presented), and the service (the most attentive staff that I have ever seen at a wedding)!!!!
  
  You cannot go wrong by choosing the Boathouse for your very special day!!!

  I could not have been happier with The Central Park Boathouse!!!!! This was an absolute dream come true wedding in the middle of Manhattan - what could be better??? Peter and his staff were incredible to work with in planning my wedding, and when the day of my wedding came, WOW!!!! They exceeded my expectations in every aspect of the day!! Two weeks after my wedding, I am still getting glowing comments from guests about the cocktail hour (a most incredible raw bar that blew everyone away, as well as the passed food), the dinner (all courses were just pefectly cooked & presented), and the service (the most attentive staff that I have ever seen at a wedding)!!!!
  
  You cannot go wrong by choosing the Boathouse for your very special day!!!
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  I can't say enough good about the staff, food, and venue itself. All top shelf. We have memories for life!

  I can't say enough good about the staff, food, and venue itself. All top shelf. We have memories for life!
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  The Boathouse could not have been a more ideal place for my wedding! Not only was it the picture perfect setting, but the entire staff, as well as the 2 coordinators I worked with were amazing. They are true professionals there -- everyone knew their role, what to do, what would work best when and where -- and they were the most curteous and accomodating people you could work with. I followed their advice for certain things (while still incorporating what I wanted) and everything went off without a hitch on the day of the wedding. I could not have been happier with the service. The food was also amazing. I received many compliments/comments from my guests about how delicious all of the food was, and I actually sat down and ate my entire meal. I just couldn't stop eating - it was so good! I would highly recommend this venue to anyone wanting to have the quintessential NY wedding with as pain-free a planning process as possible.

  The Boathouse could not have been a more ideal place for my wedding! Not only was it the picture perfect setting, but the entire staff, as well as the 2 coordinators I worked with were amazing. They are true professionals there -- everyone knew their role, what to do, what would work best when and where -- and they were the most curteous and accomodating people you could work with. I followed their advice for certain things (while still incorporating what I wanted) and everything went off without a hitch on the day of the wedding. I could not have been happier with the service. The food was also amazing. I received many compliments/comments from my guests about how delicious all of the food was, and I actually sat down and ate my entire meal. I just couldn't stop eating - it was so good! I would highly recommend this venue to anyone wanting to have the quintessential NY wedding with as pain-free a planning process as possible.
• Ann Sent on 04/18/2012
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  Having our wedding and reception at the Boathouse was a great experience. It was absolutely beautiful that night and Jame McGovern--the manager in charge of events--was very responsive and helpful. I definitely recommend this venue. (One additional note--do not use Stefan's Flowers as your florist if you use this venue--the lousy customer service does not make the slightly cheaper price worthwhile.)

  Having our wedding and reception at the Boathouse was a great experience. It was absolutely beautiful that night and Jame McGovern--the manager in charge of events--was very responsive and helpful. I definitely recommend this venue. (One additional note--do not use Stefan's Flowers as your florist if you use this venue--the lousy customer service does not make the slightly cheaper price worthwhile.)
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  The Central Park Boathouse was a dream come true venue! Peter and his team were amazing through the whole planning process and when I showed up on our wedding day- it was absolute perfection! We have received nothing but rave reviews from our guests about how beautiful the venue was, how amazing the food was and how helpful and great the staff was! We could have not have picked a better location!

  The Central Park Boathouse was a dream come true venue! Peter and his team were amazing through the whole planning process and when I showed up on our wedding day- it was absolute perfection! We have received nothing but rave reviews from our guests about how beautiful the venue was, how amazing the food was and how helpful and great the staff was! We could have not have picked a better location!
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  I was a bit nervous about the boathouse given the mixed reviews on this site. However, my boathouse reception exceeded my expectations. The service was responsive, professional and courtesy. James McGovern was our main contact from the very beginning and he was on point every step of the way. He responded immediately to all of my concerns and questions. He was extremely professional, polite, and attentive. The boathouse staff was very flexible. They knew exactly what their strengths were and they made it very clear so I didn't have any unexpected surprises. The setup during the reception was gorgeous! I used their crystal and table linens and it was simply beautiful.
  The food was exceptional. It was far better than the restaurant itself (and the restaurant is still excellent). I was thoroughly impressed. The chef really worked with us (we are foodies) to make the dishes just right. Everyone commented on how great the food was and it really was. My guests loved the dessert table and the presentation! I saw some of them requesting some take-home dessert boxes. They really did an amazing job. Bravo! I'm still smiling from the memories of the day. I hope everyone has as wonderful an experience as we have had at the Boathouse.

  I was a bit nervous about the boathouse given the mixed reviews on this site. However, my boathouse reception exceeded my expectations. The service was responsive, professional and courtesy. James McGovern was our main contact from the very beginning and he was on point every step of the way. He responded immediately to all of my concerns and questions. He was extremely professional, polite, and attentive. The boathouse staff was very flexible. They knew exactly what their strengths were and they made it very clear so I didn't have any unexpected surprises. The setup during the reception was gorgeous! I used their crystal and table linens and it was simply beautiful.
  The food was exceptional. It was far better than the restaurant itself (and the restaurant is still excellent). I was thoroughly impressed. The chef really worked with us (we are foodies) to make the dishes just right. Everyone commented on how great the food was and it really was. My guests loved the dessert table and the presentation! I saw some of them requesting some take-home dessert boxes. They really did an amazing job. Bravo! I'm still smiling from the memories of the day. I hope everyone has as wonderful an experience as we have had at the Boathouse.
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  We chose the Central Park Boathouse as the reception venue for our wedding this past December and are so thrilled that we did! The day was absolutely magical and our guests are still saying that it was one of the best, if not the best, weddings they've been to. Between the beautiful, festive seasonal decor (which I have to admit I was originally very apprehensive about, but it turned out to be amazing), the incredible raw bar at cocktail hour, the delicious dinner food, and the seamless way in which the staff took care of us and our guests throughout the evening, the Boathouse really delivered! James was an absolute pleasure to work with throughout the entire process. He was always very responsive and flexible to our requests, and was very valuable in providing vendor recommendations. The Boathouse truly made our wedding day a fabulous one and we highly recommend it as a reception venue (particularly in the winter season when the restaurant portion is closed and when it is decorated)!

  We chose the Central Park Boathouse as the reception venue for our wedding this past December and are so thrilled that we did! The day was absolutely magical and our guests are still saying that it was one of the best, if not the best, weddings they've been to. Between the beautiful, festive seasonal decor (which I have to admit I was originally very apprehensive about, but it turned out to be amazing), the incredible raw bar at cocktail hour, the delicious dinner food, and the seamless way in which the staff took care of us and our guests throughout the evening, the Boathouse really delivered! James was an absolute pleasure to work with throughout the entire process. He was always very responsive and flexible to our requests, and was very valuable in providing vendor recommendations. The Boathouse truly made our wedding day a fabulous one and we highly recommend it as a reception venue (particularly in the winter season when the restaurant portion is closed and when it is decorated)!

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