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By Brittny DryeAs any Manhattanite will tell you, New York City has a special \u201cmagic\u201d to it\u2014a city where you can get almost anything your heart desires.Faculty House brings that essence into their iconic location on the Upper West Side of the urban island. Nestled on the esteemed, tree-lined Columbia University campus, the 1920s red-bricked landmark offers couples the opportunity to truly customize their special day, a trait that is difficult to find in New York City venues. \u201cIt\u2019s where cosmopolitan meets campus serenity,\u201d says Leslie Robinson, the Catering and Events Manager at Faculty House. \u201cWe\u2019re this urban gem in upper Manhattan where you have great architecture near the park and a lovely terrace with skyline views.\u201dThe 30,000 square feet of space is aptly divided into four floors to tailor to the needs of individual couples and allowing them multiple options for their ceremony, cocktail hour, reception and everything in between.As guests pass through the landscaped courtyard, they enter the garden-level reception area which boasts original terrazzo flooring, a cascading marble staircase, and a lounge perfect for a relaxed cocktail hour. The second floor is favored for casual events, such as a rehearsal dinner or post-wedding brunch, while the third and fourth are designed for larger, formal affairs. The third floor, the Presidential Level, can accommodate up to 250 guests for dinner and dancing. \u201cFor our more traditional events, our Presidential ballroom is definitely ideal because of the amenities it has to offer: a built-in dance floor, great panoramic views of the city, and a monotone look that goes with any brides\u2019 or grooms\u2019 color palette,\u201d says Robinson.The team doesn\u2019t take LGBT concerns lightly, ensuring that each of the vendors they use are LGBT-friendly. \u201cThe entire staff at Faculty House understands that every client has to be greeted with a level of respect. Understanding their background and where they\u2019re coming from and how they want their event to be executed,\u201d says Hernandez.\u201cOur fourth floor is really for the modern brides or grooms,\u201d says Robinson. \u201cIt has that New York chic feel to it with the outdoor terrace.\u201d Guests can dance the night away underneath vaulted ceilings and elaborate chandeliers in the dramatic, intimate space, while the terrace wraps around one side to offer breathtaking views of Manhattan\u2019s sweeping skyline.\u201cYou can choose which floor to use based on your own personality and the kind of event you want to have,\u201d adds Kristina Hernandez, Director of Marketing at Faculty House.Along with top-of-the-line atmosphere, Faculty House has partnered with some of the city\u2019s hottest names to execute each event. The menus are envisioned by in-house executive chef Uwe Toedter, whose impressive culinary resume boasts stints at city staples such as Essex House and the Hilton New York. His farm-to-table mantra ensures that his creations are nothing short of genius and full with imaginative flavors.Wedding cakes are provided by Ron Ben-Israel, well-known around town as the \u201cManolo Blahnik of cakes.\u201d His lifelike confectionery couture is always one-of-a-kind bursting with flavors that melt in your mouth.Along with the high-quality features of Faculty House, it\u2019s their respect for the LGBT community that gives the gem that extra sparkle. \u201cWe\u2019re a part of Columbia University, which is a very richly diverse and open community comprised of people from all walks of life\u2014all cultural backgrounds, all religious affiliations, all sexual orientations\u2014and I think the events we hold here are reflective of that,\u201d says Hernandez.The team doesn\u2019t take LGBT concerns lightly, ensuring that each of the vendors they use are LGBT-friendly. \u201cThe entire staff at Faculty House understands that every client has to be greeted with a level of respect. Understanding their background and where they\u2019re coming from and how they want their event to be executed,\u201d says Hernandez.Photo credit: Tom Crane"},{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"BreadcrumbList","itemListElement":[{"@type":"ListItem","position":1,"name":"Stylish Serenity in the City","item":"https:\/\/equallywed.com\/stylish-serenity-in-the-city\/#breadcrumbitem"}]}]