Proposals and weddings at The Highlight Room and other venues
Yes — you can propose and hold wedding celebrations at Moxy NYC Lower East Side. The Highlight Room (16th-floor rooftop) is the property's prime venue for larger ceremonies and receptions (capacity 175); the hotel also offers smaller event spaces such as Sake No Hana, Silver Lining Lounge and Loosie's for dinners, rehearsals, and afterparties.
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The Highlight Room: rooftop proposals
The Highlight Room is a 16th-floor indoor-outdoor rooftop bar and lounge operated by Tao Group Hospitality and is often used for rooftop proposals. The space offers skyline views and a mix of indoor seating plus an outdoor terrace, which many couples choose for evening proposals.
Reservations are accepted via OpenTable and the venue enforces a 21+ age policy for reservation guests. The Highlight Room runs a Golden Hour happy hour Monday–Thursday 5–7 PM (discounted house wine, mini martinis and beer) that can help with sunset timing for photos.
- Hours: Mon–Wed & Sun 5:00 PM–12:00 AM; Thu–Sat 5:00 PM–4:00 AM
- Age: reservation guests must be 21+ for standard seating
- Happy hour: Mon–Thu 5–7 PM (Golden Hour pricing listed by the venue)
| Feature | What to know |
|---|---|
| Indoor / outdoor | Indoor lounge plus outdoor terrace (combined space used for events) |
| Reservation | OpenTable; groups 15+ handled via Special Events booking |
| Typical use | Proposal spot, pre-dinner drinks, small receptions |
Weddings and receptions at The Highlight Room
The Highlight Room is the hotel's largest event space for weddings, listed at roughly 2,500 sq ft with a maximum capacity of 175 guests. Marriott’s event listing gives a breakdown of indoor and outdoor capacity for the room.
Moxy Lower East Side provides in-house catering, event planners and A/V services on request; the hotel markets the Highlight Room both as a nightlife venue and as a turn-key wedding/meeting space, so expect venue rules tied to nightlife hours and staffing.
- Total area: roughly 2,500 sq ft (Marriott lists combined indoor/outdoor space)
- Capacity: up to 175 guests (largest on property)
- Indoor space: 1,785 sq ft (146 capacity); outdoor terrace: 422 sq ft (29 capacity)
| Space | Size / capacity |
|---|---|
| Combined Highlight Room | ≈2,500 sq ft — up to 175 guests |
| Indoor | 1,785 sq ft — 146 capacity |
| Outdoor terrace | 422 sq ft — 29 capacity |
Smaller venues: rehearsal dinners, intimate ceremonies and dinners
Sake No Hana is the hotel's modern Japanese restaurant beneath the catwalk entry and is commonly used for wedding dinners and private dining. It lists private dining options and accepts OpenTable reservations.
Silver Lining Lounge (piano/live-music lounge) and Loosie's (subterranean nightclub) are additional options for smaller or evening events, with Silver Lining suitable for seated dinners and Loosie's often used for afterparties.
- Sake No Hana: up to 150 seated (4,227 sq ft), dinner service Tue–Thu & Sun 6:00 PM–11:00 PM; Fri–Sat 6:00 PM–12:00 AM
- Silver Lining Lounge: 1,874 sq ft, up to 154 reception / 60 seated; piano and live music available
- Loosie's: 2,053 sq ft, max capacity 165 standing (afterparty use); nightclub hours Thu–Sun 11:00 PM–4:00 AM and 21+ entry
| Venue | Common wedding use |
|---|---|
| Sake No Hana | Private dinners, seated receptions (private dining available) |
| Silver Lining Lounge | Intimate receptions, music-forward celebrations |
| Loosie's | Afterparties or late-night events (strict 21+ entry) |
Logistics: what the hotel provides and what to arrange
Moxy NYC Lower East Side offers in-house catering and dedicated event planners along with A/V services on request. The property lists over 13,000 sq ft of flexible event space across multiple meeting rooms for rehearsals, planning sessions and smaller gatherings.
Be aware of house policies that affect planning: the primary guest checking in must be at least 18 years old and guests should expect a destination fee and on-site valet parking options (valet and off-site parking rates vary). The hotel does not offer room service, an on-site spa or a pool.
- Event support: in-house catering, event planners, and A/V available upon request
- Event rooms: Studio 1, Studio 2, Studio 3 and Factory Loft Suite suitable for rehearsals or planning
- On-site services: 24-hour fitness centre; no on-site pool or spa
| Amenity | Notes |
|---|---|
| Event planning | Dedicated planners and catering available |
| Parking | On-site valet available; off-site lots nearby |
| Accessibility | Hotel offers wheelchair-accessible rooms and facilities |
Guest rooms and suites for wedding parties
Moxy NYC Lower East Side has 303 rooms across seven room types, including Room (Panoramic View), Room (Landmark View), Room (Partial City View), Room, City View, Room, Multiple Beds, Suite and standard Room. Booking a block of rooms or a suite for the couple and wedding party is commonly arranged through the hotel’s events team.
The hotel lists a two-story Suite option; suites and Landmark or Panoramic View rooms provide larger layouts and skyline views that couples often request for bridal preparations or post-ceremony photos.
- Room types (exact names): Room; Room, Multiple Beds; Suite; Room (Partial City View); Room, City View; Room (Landmark View); Room (Panoramic View)
- Check-in/out: Check-in begins at 4:00 PM; check-out by 12:00 PM (noon). Early/late options available for a fee, subject to availability
- Amenities: free Wi‑Fi in rooms and public areas; 24-hour fitness centre in the sub-cellar
| When to book | Suggestion |
|---|---|
| Peak wedding season | Reserve rooms and event space well in advance |
| Suite use | Useful for getting-ready photos and private pre-ceremony prep |
| Room blocks | Arrange via events team to coordinate rates and rooming lists |
Entertainment, timing and venue rules
If your reception includes live music or a DJ, coordinate with the hotel’s event planner about allowable sound levels and set times; some venues on property operate as nightlife spaces and have later closing hours and specific nightlife rules. Loosie's enforces a strict 21+ entry and an upscale nightlife dress code for afterparties.
Because The Highlight Room also functions as a public rooftop bar, plan arrival and cocktail timing around the venue’s public hours and any reserved blocks; larger groups (15+) should use the Special Events booking process described by the venue.
- Loosie's afterparty hours: Thu–Sun 11:00 PM–4:00 AM (21+ entry)
- The Highlight Room nightlife hours extend Thu–Sat to 4:00 AM
- Confirm whether your event will run into open-to-public hours and whether additional staffing or security is required
| Venue | Late-night hours |
|---|---|
| The Highlight Room | Thu–Sat open until 4:00 AM |
| Loosie's | Thu–Sun 11:00 PM–4:00 AM (nightclub) |
| Silver Lining | Tues–Sat evening live music schedule |
