Alexander
New York City
Together with their families
Alexander Reyes
request the honour of your presence
at their marriage
two thousand and twenty-seven
at seven o'clock in the evening
The Ellery Hotel, Grand Ballroom
Fifth Avenue, New York
Black tie · Dinner, dancing
and a midnight toast
On the stroke of twelve, we toast to forever.
The New Year's weekend
From eight. A jazz trio, very cold martinis and old friends.
Ceremony at seven, then dinner, the band and a midnight toast.
From half past eleven. Bloody Marys, bagels and the river view.
Ten years, two boroughs and one out-of-tune piano. This is how a Tuesday night on Bleecker Street became New Year's Eve at The Ellery.
A love story in three acts
A Tuesday night at Delancey's on Bleecker Street. Alexander requested Sinatra; Vivienne sang it louder. He asked for her number before the last chorus.
A fourth-floor walk-up in Brooklyn Heights, a sliver of a view of the bridge, a sourdough starter named Ella and a lot of dancing in the kitchen.
New Year's Eve on the Promenade. Fireworks over the harbor, two cold hands and a ring he had hidden in a coat pocket since October.
Black tie, a big band and the best seat in the city for the stroke of midnight.
Order of the evening
Champagne in the Mirror Room as the ballroom lights come up.
In the Grand Ballroom. Please be seated by a quarter to seven.
Martinis, oysters and the Ellery trio at the piano.
Four courses, toasts and a few stories we may regret.
Then the Hudson Swing Orchestra takes the stage.
Sparklers, the champagne tower and a midnight kiss.
Wedding cake, then sliders and fries until half past one.
Black or midnight blue, with a bow tie. Velvet jackets are very welcome.
Floor length, or an elegant cocktail dress. Satin, sequins and sparkle encouraged.
The wedding party
The Ellery sits on Fifth Avenue, across the street from Central Park. New Year's Eve in Manhattan books up early, so here is everything we know.
The Ellery Hotel · Fifth Avenue at 61st Street, New York, NY
Getting there
LaGuardia is closest, about thirty minutes by taxi on a good night. JFK and Newark take closer to an hour.
Amtrak and Metro-North arrive at Penn Station and Grand Central, each fifteen minutes from the hotel.
Streets near Times Square close early on New Year's Eve. Take the N, R or W to Fifth Av/59 St, or allow extra time.
Where to stay
Rooms held under Sterling-Reyes until November 1, from $395 a night.
A quiet townhouse hotel. Use the code VA2027 for fifteen percent off.
Our budget-friendly pick. Book early: New Year's Eve sells out.
Will you ring in the new year with us? Let us know by the first of November, along with any dietary needs.
Questions
Yes, please. Tuxedos and gowns, or the most formal thing in your wardrobe.
Your invitation names everyone we have saved a seat for.
We love your little ones, but this one is an adults-only night.
A countdown, the champagne tower and fireworks from the rooftop terrace.
Cars wait on 61st Street from one o'clock, and the subway runs all night.
Our planner, Simone Rowe: hello@simonerowe-events.com
Your company on New Year's Eve is the only gift we need. For those who have asked, we keep a small registry at Zola and a honeymoon fund for a winter week on Lake Como.
See you at midnight.