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Provided by: Strand Book Store
Provided by: Strand Book Store
Provided by: Strand Book Store
Provided by: Strand Book Store
Provided by: Strand Book Store
Provided by: Strand Book Store
Provided by: Strand Book Store
Provided by: Strand Book Store
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Starting at $5,254 for 50 Guests
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Starting at $5k for 50 Guests
Starting at $5k for 50 Guests
Venue capacity
up to 200 guests
Starting price
$5K to start
Peak Season
January-April-December
Services
Ceremony / Reception
Indoor
Strand Book Store Overview
Rare at Strand offers exclusive access to one of the most iconic bookstores in the world. The Rare Book Room boasts an elegant venue, the walls lined with leather-bound treasures from a book hand printed in 1480 to a limited edition Ulysses signed by Henri Matisse, the illustrator, and by James Joyce. Our unique space can accommodate any event: an intimate wedding, a funky baby shower, a sophisticated cocktail party, or a cozy holiday gathering. Immerse your guests in Strand’s finest and rarest book collection during your next affair! Rare at Strand events welcomes seated dinners for up to 100 people and cocktail receptions for up to 175 people. Rates start at $1,000 per hour and are subject to change depending on the season. Rare@Strand can also provide: A/V Support Tables, Chairs, Podium, and Stage Rental On-Site Event Staff Access to a half-kitchen & two separate dressing/wedding suites Alternate Lighting Optional SecurityVenue Notes
Rare Book Room rentals start at $1,000 per hour between 7:00pm and 11:00pm, 7 days a week, with a minimum engagement of 3 hours (i.e. $3,000 rental fee per event). Event hours can extend until 12:30am for events for an additional fee of $2,000/hr. Rates include assistance of Events Director or Assistant, four (4) leather armchairs, all rare book room display tables (must be covered), access to half-kitchen and two (2) separate wedding dressing suites. Additional fees apply for peak hours, alternate lighting, A/V equipment, chair rental, and optional security. Please contact venue for more details.Amenities And Requirements
Amenities
4 wireless microphones
Bride's dressing area
Coat check room
Day-of coordinator
Groom's dressing area
Kitchen for prep only
Overnight accommodations available
Piano
Podium and/or stage
Public garage
Sound system
Tables and chairs
Venue set up and clean up
Wedding planning services
laptop
Requirements
- Alcohol must be served by licensed bartender/caterer- Amplified music OK indoors only- BYO alcohol- Choose from a list for catering- General liability insurance required- Music must end by 11:00PM- No open flame- No rice, birdseed, confetti, etc.- Smoking outside only- Venue must approve all decorations
