JW Marriott Essex House New York

y had ever seen, and we couldn't agree more. Our day-of wedding squad, Cecilia and Sarah, were both wonderful to work with both leading up to and on the big day - addressing all of our concerns, making sure we got everything we wanted and always having our best interests at heart. They were also extremely impressive, professional and efficient on the day of the wedding - truly the A-team! The food tasting and bridal suite, in particular, were beyond our wildest expectations! Kristin the chef is amazing and did everything we asked. Everyone raved about the food and said it was some of the best wedding food if not THE best wedding food (and cocktail hour food) they'd ever had. I only wish we'd gotten to enjoy more of it as the bride and groom!

e room and décor was spectacular, the service provided to our guests was top notch and the food was superb throughout the entire evening - from a greeting / pre-ceremony beverage, cocktail hour, reception and after party. Cecilia provided great referrals to vendors that we utilized. Cecilia and Sarah took care of our daughter from when we arrived on Friday all the way through to the After Party late Saturday night; making her feel like a princess at her fairy tale wedding at all times. Not only are our guests still raving about the wedding telling us, “Best wedding ever!” but we are being asked to make sure we have our youngest daughter's wedding at the Essex House also. Short and sweet, if you are planning any event and you want a spectacular evening, then you are crazy if you do not have it at the Essex House handled by Cecilia. Additionally, Cecilia and Sarah were a pleasure to work with from the first meeting at the Essex House all the way through till the wedding reception ended and the After Party began (just down the hall from the reception room).

-of were seamless. I had so many guests comment not only on the quality of the food but the level of service they were receiving. Needs were anticipated, expectations were met and everyone in the room felt like they were the guest of honor. One of the bartenders even took to the dance floor with a tray at the end of the night with waters & energy drinks. Haha. It was an outstanding event - I'd do it all over again if I could!

commodate an intimate wedding from 2-80 guests up to a 300 person wedding, and it is all done seamlessly. All of the rooms used for the ceremony, cocktail hour and reception, including the Grand Salon, the Petit Salon and the Art Deco room are drop dead gorgeous. Although everything is brand new due to a recent multi-million dollar renovation, all of the old New York historical charm is beautifully displayed. The best thing about the Essex House is JASON KWINTNER, WEDDING PLANNER, CATERING MANAGER AND RENNAISANCE MAN EXTRAORDINAIRE. I would sing Jason's praises from a rooftop if I could, that is how amazing this guy this. From the second we walked through the Essex House doors on our first meeting until the night of our wedding, Jason's professionalism and his ability to make ABSOLUTELY EVERYTHING completely PERFECT never ceased to amaze me. He made the entire experience a true fairytale and I can't thank him enough. Jason alone makes this venue worth booking. Everyone, and I mean everyone, who works at the Essex House could not have been nicer and more accommodating to me (the bride) and all of our guests. The service was phenomenal, not just on the night of our wedding but the entire weekend. The food was exceptional. My husband and I are foodies, so we had high expectations which were definitely exceeded. The appetizers are truly gourmet and the entire dinner was top notch. The fish was the best I've ever had and I know my Husband thoroughly enjoyed his filet. There was NOTHING that I would change about my experience with the Essex House. It was a true fairytale wedding thanks to Jason and all of the staff at the Essex House. My husband and I will cherish our memories of that weekend forever.

onderful as we had hoped/planned. Thanks to the expert staff working with the amazing wedding coordinator Jason Kwintner, the ballroom was flawlessly transformed after the beautiful ceremony into a magnificent reception hall . Food: Everything, from passed hors d'oeuvres to appetizer stations to the plated dinner was fresh, delicious, and plentiful. Guests with dietary restrictions were easily accommodated. Staff: Could not be more attentive and helpful, quietly and efficiently taking care of all requests. Hotel: Rooms, were lovely, clean and spacious, and check-in and check-out a breeze. We wouldn't change a thing about our daughter's wedding. Essex House more than delivered; they provided the perfect setting for our wonderful celebration

.he coordinated all our vendors so the event was smooth..All my vendors loved him and said he was terrific.. We had the most wonderful weekend...Jason made sure we had the most perfect rooms and that the service all weekend was special...We loved Essex House and would follow Jason anywhere!!

the night of everything ran so smoothly. Our only complaint was that they screwed up on the groom's suite and didn't have his room ready in time and they had to give him a regular room. I'm not deducting a star because the catering department was amazing and I think the rooms are a different department that was apparently in transition because of the recent buy out by Marriott.

though, is Jason Kwintner - the event planner we worked with. He was so much more than an event planner - he was more like a wedding planner. He helped us with every wedding concern, was always available and really cared. The day of the wedding he was onsite and helping out - and he stayed with us until the very end of the night. I had guests tell me how helpful and kind he was. He was much more like a wedding planner and made our day even more fantastic!