Wedding for 12 in Manhattan. With a view?

[Atomic Lunch]

I am tying the knot and not making a huge fuss about it. Immediate-family-only is keeping our numbers under a dozen (probably 10) and we don't need a storybook wedding. We do want a kick-butt dinner, though. Ideally the space would have a great view or a ton of charm. The food should be awesome. And if the space were big enough to bang out that whole ceremony part, well, that's bonus.

Asiate is already on our short list. Any other suggestions? Strong, strong strong preference to stay in Manhattan.

Oh, and I know some of you are going to suggest that we just get a big table somewhere, but for a wedding dinner we really do need a bit of privacy. Not necessarily a whole banquet hall, but think back on some dinners you've had spoiled by an obnoxious tourist at the next table, and imagine if that were your wedding. At least some privacy is a must.

[Ochowie]

How much of an object is money? I know Per Se has a room with, if I remember correctly, a nice view for about 10-12 people. I couldn't think of a better wedding dinner for a small family ceremony.

[plattetude]

Eleven Madison Park has two private balcony rooms looking out over the dining room and the park. The smaller balcony seats up to 18.

Christopher

[daisy17]

I second the Eleven Madison space. We threw my sister-in-law's shower there and it was lovely. Also, Gramercy Tavern, Le Bernardin, The Modern (overlooking the sculpture garden) and Blue Hill have private rooms.

[Steve R.]

Make that another vote for EMP. Too bad Greg has gone off to Redhead full time or he could have arranged it for you.

[Atomic Lunch]

Thanks for the suggestions. I will check them out, especially EMP.

As far as budget, I reached out to Per Se and it's out of my league. I'm on more of an Asiate budget. I think I'll save Per Se for a romantic dinner for two and not bring the rest of the family along.