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Reception / Sara & Jon / Le Parker Meridien / B Freed Photography

Planning & Inspiration

Interview with Lisa Elias, Senior Catering Sales Manager at Le Parker Meridien

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Meet Lisa Elias, the Senior Catering Sales Manager one of our favorite venues, Le Parker Meridien, in Midtown Manhattan.

Lisa Elias, Senior Catering Sales Manager, Le Parker Meridien

Lisa Elias, Senior Catering Sales Manager, Le Parker Meridien

 

Located blocks from Central Park, this impeccably stylish space features breathtaking views of the city, chic minimalist decor, and an incredible staff.  We caught up with Lisa about how she started working in events, the day-to-day operations of this one-of-a-kind venue, and her best advice for brides to be.

Wedding Reception / Joyce and Patrick / Le Parker Meridien / Photo by Susan Stripling Photography

Wedding Reception / Joyce and Patrick / Le Parker Meridien / Photo by Susan Stripling Photography

How did you get into events? Is it something you were always drawn to?

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Happy Couple / Adriana & James / Battery Gardens / Melissa Kruse Photography

Weddings

Adriana + James : Timeless Romance at Battery Gardens

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Adriana and James were married in a classic, romantic ceremony at Battery Gardens this past September.

Happy Couple / Adriana & James / Battery Gardens / Melissa Kruse Photography

Happy Couple / Adriana & James / Battery Gardens / Melissa Kruse Photography

 

The couple met at a mutual friend’s wedding in Tulum, and while they lived on opposite coasts at the time, they enjoyed each other’s company so much they started dating long distance right away. One year later, James proposed on a romantic weekend getaway in Paris.

 

Happy Couple / Adriana & James / Battery Gardens / Melissa Kruse Photography

Happy Couple / Adriana & James / Battery Gardens / Melissa Kruse Photography

 

With their family and friends gathering from California and the UK, James and Adriana chose to tie the knot in NYC because it was right in the middle.  “Since most of our guests would be coming from out of town, we wanted a venue that would truly capture the spirit of the city,” says Adriana, “We also knew we wanted an outdoor ceremony because we both really love New York in the fall.” After hearing about Battery Gardens through a friend, the couple took a peek during one of their frequent quick trips to the city, and fell in love with it instantly.
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Cute Couple / Joyce and Patrick / Le Parker Meridien / Photo by Susan Stripling Photography

Weddings

Classic Elegance at Le Parker Meridien

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Joyce and Patrick were married in impeccable style this past winter at the inimitable Parker Meridien in upper Manhattan.

Cute Couple Joyce and Patrick Le Parker Meridien Susan Stripling Photography-11

Joyce and Patrick / Le Parker Meridien / Susan Stripling Photography

 

The couple said their vows beneath a stunning square archway adorned with dramatic flowering quince branches before an aisle lined with additional branches and elegant white pillar candles. “Throughout the planning process with Joyce, there was one constant aesthetic that she envisioned…clean and classic with subtle pops of color and texture,” explains Senior Catering Sales Manager Lisa Elias, “The final result was beautiful with a romantic glow in the ceremony room with all of the candles lining the aisle.”
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