A historic property with timeless beauty, Sylvan Ridge Farm is nestled into a wooded mountainside overlooking the Delaware River Valley. Our mid-19th century farmhouse, cottage, and event barn have been revitalized with design insights from renowned architect Peter Bohlin and the meticulous skill of Pennsylvania Amish craftsmen to create a truly unique gathering place. Guests enjoy total solitude on the secluded 193 acres, yet the farm is only 10 minutes away from Interstate 84, historic Milford, PA, and Port Jervis, NY, with easy access from New York City via train, bus, or car. We specialize in long-format weddings, where one couple has exclusive venue access for a full weekend and can have their rehearsal dinner, brunch, or other side events at no additional charge. Overnight lodging for up to 16 guests and professional month-of coordination are included in every package!

Crossed Keys Estate is a luxury wedding venue situated one hour outside of New York City in Andover, NJ. This lush property is nestled on 30+ acres of gardens, meadows, and old buildings that pay homage to its storied past. Brand new to the Estate is the Conservatory, a beautiful glass-enclosed building, that hosts the most magical cocktail hour! Crossed Keys Estate hosts weddings for 100 guests or more with a maximum of 275.

Emmerich Tree Farm is a working Christmas Tree Farm catering to the 'Choose-and-Cut' market in Warwick, NY, just 50 miles NW of the George Washington Bridge. Our property has been in the family since 1960, and the trees were planted in 2007. Our pavilion is 30 by 40 and was built in the summer of 2011 using beams harvested from the property. There are rustic accents added throughout, which help make the space unique. Articulating glass windows & doors on the South & East walls allow us to control temperature shifts, creating a unique indoor/outdoor space. Adjacent to the pavilion is a tented patio which is 60' x 30'. The tent is provided by our venue, includes hanging string lights, and has sides available upon request. The space allows room to seat up to 180 people using rectangular tables and up to 130 people using 5' round tables. We also have a Bridal tent built with rustic cedar trim. The tent is furnished with seating, full-length mirror and power.

Say “I do” at our exclusive wedding venue right here at Mountain Creek with a scenic mountaintop ceremony followed by a reception in a rustic yet luxurious lodge. We know how important this day is to you and our wedding specialists will help craft a magical experience that caters to your every need.

Introducing our gorgeous Bryant Park location at 114 West 41st St. Maman is a french café and leading lifestyle brand with locations across North America and Canada. Inspired by family traditions and the highest quality ingredients, Maman offers a selection of delicious baked goods, coffee, fresh breakfast, and lunch options spanning from hearty salads & sandwiches to savory quiches. Our beautiful space can be transformed for any and every special event. Guest Capacity: Seating up to 34 guests Standing up to 50 guests

We have 3 beautiful venue locations to host your guests: The Herb Garden, The Pasture and The Barn. Come and enjoy an authentic farm to table experience, submerse yourself in the beauty of a fully working farm and enjoy world class cuisine using ingredients raised and grown on the farm. Our herb garden can host cocktail hour or a full course meal right in the middle of our organic herbs and vegetable raised beds. The Pasture boasts unlimited possibilities, where you can experience amazing views of animals grazing in nearby fields and organic vegetables growing in our 2 acre vegetable field. The Barn is an old working dairy barn that has been transformed into a beautiful, rustic event space with turn of the century charm. The barn boasts idyllic 24 foot cathedral ceilings with romantic lighting, the perfect setting for a magical night of dancing. We have a lovely ceremonial area above the pastures in our old growth apple orchard that overlooks the surrounding Appalachian Mountains.

Situated on 200 acres in beautiful Sussex county, our venue has countless trails, lush fields, and picturesque backdrops for ceremonies and photographs. Be surrounded by an air of tranquil beauty and appreciate a wedding venue that gives you the space and time to enjoy your wedding. Celebrate in an atmosphere as special as your occasion! Beyond a beautiful nature setting, our venue also specializes in the following atmospheres: Medieval, Renaissance, Viking, Fantasy, Enchanted Forest and Rustic. There is a medieval bar room and main hall, a jousting arena, a castle façade, a lakeside terrace and a medieval boat on our large beautiful lake, to name a few of our lovely themed areas. We even have an outdoor archery and axe throwing range usable upon request. Spend several days with your friends and family in a relaxed environment! - The ZOLA calendar for our availability is NOT accurate. You must visit our website to see our actual availability. Please do so before reaching out.

Maman Jersey City is the newest jewel in the neighborhood! Maman is a french café and leading lifestyle brand with locations across North America and Canada. Inspired by family traditions and the highest quality ingredients, Maman offers a selection of delicious baked goods, coffee, fresh breakfast, and lunch options spanning from hearty salads & sandwiches to savory quiches. Our beautiful space can be transformed for any and every special event. Guest Capacity: Seating up to 45 guests Standing up to 45 guests

Located in Sparta, New Jersey, just 50 miles outside of New York City, Lake Mohawk is a private lake community that features magnificent homes, a Swiss Alpine styled village square, and an idealistic boardwalk that leads to a chalet–styled country club, beaches, and parks. The country club, boardwalk, and beach are all centrally located on beautifully landscaped property with breathtaking views of Lake Mohawk. The beach, located just off the boardwalk and steps away from the country club, makes for a perfect lakeside wedding ceremony, offering a picturesque backdrop and irresistible sunsets. If you would prefer, you can also exchange vows on our boardwalk, adorned with rustic lanterns and seasonal flowers. For winter weddings, we offer ceremonies in our spacious Grand Ballroom, with Palladian windows overlooking the magnificent Lake Mohawk. We invite you to come visit Lake Mohawk Country Club, and see for yourself the irresistible romantic charm.

Our Venue is conveniently located approximately 3 miles north of the Woodbury Common Premium Outlets, New York State Thruway and Route 17 in Central Valley, NY. Nestled in the foothills of the Ramapo Mountains, Falkirk Estate and Country Club can accommodate any size affair, from Grand Weddings and Social Galas to more intimate Cocktail Receptions. Lush landscaping, waterfalls and an elegant white wrought iron Gazebo are all options for the perfect backdrop to your outdoor ceremony as well as memorable photographs at our Rustic Barn and Historic Stone Gate House. Guests will marvel as the sunsets behind the Ramapo Mountains, illuminating the late afternoon sky above your ceremony. Your special day should be as wonderful as you have always imagined.

The Box House Hotel has a unique venue space located on the rooftop. Their rooftop event space has a retractable roof awning to give you a flexible indoor and outdoor space. The rooftop space features a large marble bar, wood floors, a retractable rooftop awning, insulated glass sliding doors, four bathrooms, and stunning views of NYC that are unobstructed. The rooftop can accommodate 293 guests.

The Greenpoint Loft is an exquisite multipurpose space/event hall, located in Greenpoint, Brooklyn. Originally a pre-WWII era warehouse the venue has been restored to its original raw appearance; exposed high beam ceilings, wooden floors, and open window skylights. The Greenpoint Loft facility includes the main loft space (5000 s.f.), mezzanine level (1000 s.f.) and a rooftop that boasts a magnificent view of the Manhattan skyline overlooking the East River. The immense open floor allows for the most control over the design of your event. Ideal for art exhibitions, photoshoots, weddings or any other event that requires an extravagant blank space. The Greenpoint Loft gives off a timeless Brooklyn vibe from the moment you set foot in the door. Give your next event a classy atmosphere with The Greenpoint Loft! Greenpoint Loft is an affiliate of BK Venues, a collection of unique event venues located in prime Brooklyn locations.

This restored metal works factory, located at 26 Bridge St. was built in 1912 and boasts some of the most magnificent original craftsmanship in our portfolio. The beautiful shell, once a foundry still contributes to the architectural character of the DUMBO Historic District. This landmark building has been restored into a unique event location with more than 8,000 sq. ft. of total space

Located in Hudson Valley, this 1854 Stone House Farm offers a beautiful, rustic setting for enchanting weddings & events. We love hosting a dream wedding but it’s not all we do! Wow your guests with delicious catering and scenery to pair with any event: showers, holiday parties, birthdays, company events, reunions, or any reason to gather and party. SugarHouse offers on and off site catering for any occasion.

Visit our highly anticipated Cobble Hill location at 154 Court St, Brooklyn. Maman is a french café and leading lifestyle brand with locations across North America and Canada. Inspired by family traditions and the highest quality ingredients, Maman offers a selection of delicious baked goods, coffee, fresh breakfast, and lunch options spanning from hearty salads & sandwiches to savory quiches. Our beautiful space can be transformed for any and every special event. Guest Capacity: Seating up to 45 guests Standing up to 65 guests

Our Mission...To create an extraordinary guest experience through exceptional service, innovative cuisine, and over 100 years of family tradition. With three unique venues... The Barn, The Reserve, and The Refinery, we host weddings seven days a week on our 75 acres of grounds.

Blooming Hill Farm is a rustic wedding venue located in New York's Hudson Valley. This family-owned farm is known for growing organic produce on land in Blooming Grove for over 30 years. They use their own fresh ingredients to give you and your guests a true farm-to-table experience. Their friendly staff will work closely with you to coordinate decor, timelines, vendors, etc. Its beautiful natural setting and fresh cuisine make for a wedding your guests won't soon to forget.

Our farms offer a unique setting for your rooftop celebration that will leave you and your loved ones breathless. We work with some of the best caterers, rental companies, event stylists, and floral designers to transform the 2,000 square foot covered deck of our Brooklyn Navy Yard farm or 3,000 square foot indoor venue in Sunset Park, creating the wedding of your dreams! A Brooklyn Grange wedding offers the charm of a farm, with the amenities of a professional events venue, all located in the ultimate destination–New York City! We host outdoor weddings late May through October (Sunset Park and Navy Yard locations) and indoor events year-round (Sunset Park only). Set up a site visit through our website.

Nestled squarely between Park Slope and Carroll Gardens, The Bell House is a state of the art 8,000 square foot facility with separate performance space and lounge. Crafted out of a 1920’s printing factory and featuring an 88 foot long, 25 foot high magnificent wooden barrel vault ceiling, The Bell House has quickly become a major hub for arts and performance in Brownstone Brooklyn. The Bell House is located in what has long been a quiet stronghold for artists and musicians. The Gowanus neighborhood, with its early twentieth century red brick warehouses, has been a haven for artists seeking space for creative endeavors. The Bell House is thrilled to be a part of 7th Street, a block made up of numerous artist work spaces, galleries and businesses including Gowanus Studio Space and the Pace Paper Studio.

Scottadito Osteria Toscana is a wedding venue in Brooklyn, New York with a classic, rustic atmosphere that adds character to your wedding celebration. With a bountiful menu, gorgeous surroundings, and supportive staff, create the celebration of a lifetime. Enjoy a cocktail reception in the garden area, enjoying the greenery. Following this, proceed to the indoor event space for your main dining. Our banquet hall is a converted carriage house, featuring exposed brick walls and an arched atrium roof. Romantic lighting features as part of the space, casting a glow over your celebration. Seat 100 guests in a banquet-style setting. Enjoy a digestif in the cozy wine cellar for a relaxing end to your spectacular day. We provide full on-site catering services. Collaborate with culinary staff to craft a custom menu for your wedding. Tables, chairs, flatware, glassware, and linens are available. A team of servers will be on hand to ensure each element of your celebration runs seamlessly.

Nestled down a quiet, tree-lined road in Chappaqua, Crabtree’s Kittle House Restaurant & Inn is a unique estate that transports all who visit to a rich, elegant past. Join us for a taste of Old New York, where unparalleled hospitality and service meet a rich tradition of excellent food & wine. As we are committed to farm-to-table cuisine, we are continually looking for ways to improve our sustainability. We believe that these efforts go hand-in-hand — it’s a way of living we enjoy and encourage with our guests. As we support our local community farmers and producers, our footprint lessens, our local economy benefits, & the quality of our products is guaranteed much higher.

The Basking Ridge Country Club banquet venue overlooks a beautifully landscaped golf course with spectacular views all around! Our elegant space features gas fireplaces, private bridal room, customizable ballroom lighting, and outdoor balcony. Our gracious staff and experienced catering kitchen are dedicated to ensuring that you have chosen the perfect venue for your once-in-a-lifetime wedding!

Hometown's private Event room is a converted warehouse venue located in Industry City, Brooklyn, NY. We offer the same pit-smoked deliciousness that you have come to know at our restaurants and 2,400 sq ft of warm and natural space to serve as a blank canvas for any event or occasion. We also work with many other local venues and offer offsite catering for 50 people and above and can accommodate all dietary requirements

The Harness Racing Museum & Hall of Fame is housed in a magnificent Tudor-style stable, built in 1913. The unique setting of this historic site is beautiful, elegant and comfortable with an atmosphere to suit all tastes. It is the perfect place to plan your Wedding Ceremony and/or Reception. The museum is located in the historic downtown Goshen, New York. Its elegant and timeless Haughton Hall can accommodate up to 125 guests. For larger groups our beautifully manicured lawn and garden provide a perfect stage for a country wedding celebration! Whether you are planning a traditional or non-traditional affair, our staff at The Harness Racing Museum & Hall of Fame will ensure your special day is memorable.

Music and art are at the heart of this beautiful Hudson Valley farm. Its founders are career musicians and music educators, and can even play your wedding (along with a few talented pals) as the West Song Farm house band. A graceful weeping willow shelters your ceremony by the pond, and their historic barns serve as bars during cocktail hour. For your reception, opt for an open-air affair or an elegant tented party beneath the stars. Stay the weekend in the 1804 farmhouse. With a charming eat-in kitchen and four cozy bedrooms, this is the ideal spot for gathering with your favorite folks.

Featuring a working mill, blacksmith shop, active church, and several beautiful historic houses, Waterloo Village is a time capsule surrounded by an air of tranquil beauty. With its rich history, Waterloo Village is the perfect setting for weddings. Boasting two spectacular indoor event spaces—the newly-renovated meeting house and the rustic pavilion—in addition to its spacious outdoor compound, Waterloo has the resources and ambiance to make your special occasion a memorable success. As a remarkably well-preserved example of a 19th-Century canal town and the site of a 400-year-old Lenape Indian village, Waterloo Village is an incredibly valuable piece of New Jersey history. Waterloo is open to the public as part of Allamuchy Mountain State Park and home to many events and educational programs to teach and inform visitors about the past. When you choose Waterloo Village as the setting for your event, a portion of proceeds will go towards the preservation and restoration of the site.

Here at the Chandelier at Flanders Valley we host one wedding at a time in a gorgeous country setting! Hundreds of scenic country acres and a beautiful golf course surround our property to frame out the perfect private setting for your special day! Our gazebo sits next to a gently flowing stream; you can have your ceremony there or use it for pictures. Our exclusive “one at a time” weddings means that your special day will be all about you!

Open all year, Harvest Hall, with it’s 120-person capacity and rustic atmosphere, is a distinctive and beautiful place to hold your event! Whether you’re planning a wedding rehearsal or reception, Alstede Farms offers many fun-filled activities to make for a memorable get-together. We not only provide you with the unique atmosphere of a real farm but we also add convenience to your party planning by offering you an extensive catering menu and plenty of fun options to choose from.

Let’s partner to create the nature-inspired wedding of your dreams—chic enough for your friends, and comfortable enough for your grandparents. Whether it’s a massive party or intimate gathering, the Cedar Lakes property can accommodate as many guests as your event requires, with overnight lodging for over two hundred. Our style blends rustic elegance with nature, so guests enjoy a sleepaway camp vibe with all the luxuries of a 5-star hotel—steaming rain showers and feather down beds included. In-house chefs create seasonal menus with produce grown in our onsite organic garden, while our craft cocktails please any spirit connoisseur. Choose from indoor or outdoor settings to hold your ceremony and reception, each one with a view of tree-lined lakes and stunning mountains. Your wedding weekend package includes full access to the property, including lakes, pools, hiking and biking trails, and bonfire pits. We strive to make certain each wedding is specially tailored to fit the couple.

Camped out here in the Hudson Valley, just one hour upriver from New York City, The Spruces is a wife-and-husband team of elegant weirdos who have been foolishly inspired to transform their nearly 200-year-old country estate into a New American Clubhouse for Leisure & Community Arts. The Spruces sits on a private and rustic five acres in the Great American City of Newburgh, NY. With sprawling lawns, stone walls, mossy boulders, and lots of old-growth character, we're quite a nice place for your Memorable Hudson Valley Wedding.

Overlooking the Hudson Valley, Lambs Hill Venue offers a breathtaking setting for weddings. The venue's rustic elegance and stunning views create a romantic and intimate atmosphere, ensuring a memorable celebration for couples and their guests.

Located in the countryside of Cold Spring, New York, on a 225 acre farm, The Glynwood Center for Regional Food and Farming is an organization serving food and farming changemakers from New York’s Hudson Valley and beyond. In addition to being a pioneer in the food and farming world, we share our beautiful property with clients through weddings, photoshoots, retreats and private events. The focal point of your event is an elegant fieldstone house set amidst the landscape of a true working regenerative farm. An ancient apple orchard gently slopes away from your table and pastures rise in the distance. Vegetables grow a stone's throw away. Your carefully crafted menu celebrates and works in harmony with the abundance around you. Wedding rentals include our three guest houses, venue spaces, grounds, use of a private lakeside boathouse and a tour of our farm operations.

Our historic inn with restored 1850’s barn and twenty-four pristine acres are the perfect setting for romantic weddings and intimate elopements. The twenty-four acre farmland boasts two beautiful waterways frequented by discerning fly fishermen who come from miles around to enjoy our pristine setting as well as plenty of space to experience nature at its finest. Our meticulously restored five-room bed & breakfast will be your home away from home - whether you crave privacy and indulgence or choose to explore the surrounding countryside with its array of outdoor activities and charming small towns.

Lippincott Manor features one of the most beautiful country rustic settings in the Hudson Valley. This unique site; situated on 15 charming acres, offers breathtaking views of the Wallkill River and Shawangunk Mountains. A family owned and operated catering facility, Lippincott Manor specializes in outdoor weddings and provides individual planning and customized packages hosting only one event a day. Offering their very popular "all inclusive package," they do it all for you in one step and one price ensuring a successful, stress-free event.

Are you looking for a private event venue to host your next corporate event, wedding reception, Holiday party, or birthday party? Pinstripes provides the perfect event space to meet whatever your party or group event needs! We offer a variety of flexible room sizes, awesome menu options, and fun group activities including bowling and bocce ball. Our Norwalk, Connecticut location offers a unique variety of entertainment and events every day of the week. Enjoy our made-from-scratch Italian-American cuisine during Sunday Brunch with the family, happy hour after work, or a night of bowling and bocce.

We call ourselves a southern table; a place to enjoy casual yet refined low & high country cuisine- where you're treated like family and can seek respite from the world in a relaxed, fun, and comfortable atmosphere. "The Table" is where so much occurs, from celebrations to business deals. We eat, drink, and break bread at the table. We share stories of laughter and tears. We toast to yesterday, today, and to the future - all at the table. A place where we come together after a long day or week and spend time with each other to connect.

The Pond at TripleBrook is an elegant yet rustic, open air wedding and special event venue with a modern flair conveniently located in scenic Warren County. With sweeping views of rolling mountains, pastoral fields, and lush gardens, TripleBrook's trademark private pond will surround you and your guests with nature's beauty on your special day. Our covered event space can accommodate up to 170 guests for a seated dinner while offering stunning 360-degree panoramas of our charming vistas. Choose to dine and dance the night away in the large versatile pavilion, lounge at the pond-side gazebo or gather around our fire pit on the grand patio. The pond-side pavilion and surrounding modern facilities were built in 2015. The venue is located on the site of our historic dairy barn to provide the perfect picturesque setting to make your wedding or event unforgettable.

Lessing’s newest event venue, The Barn at Old Bethpage Village Restoration, offers the unique combination of a rustic yet elegant barn setting with the personalized attention to detail and service that Lessing’s is known for. With over 8,000 square feet of indoor and outdoor event space, The Barn is fitting for a guest list of up to 300 for weddings, galas and more. The exposed wooden beams stretched across high ceilings, sprawling country fields and authentic farmhouse scenery are sure to delight your guests and have them talking for years to come.

We’re all about the moments that take your breath away. Here at The Estate, we’re all wedding planning pros and we’re all here for you – one wedding at a time. Privately situated on 22-acres of lush, lakefront gardens in Central Jersey, our premiere venue with its solarium-style reception room, outside overlooking the water from our picturesque patio and pergola is the perfect setting for your big day.

Four Sisters Winery sits nestled in a beautiful valley amidst the rolling fields and picturesque hills of Warren County, New Jersey. It is part of an agricultural tradition carried on by Matty Matarazzo on his 250-acre farm, which reflects his commitment to the land and its fruitfulness. Since 1981, Matty has been growing grapes and producing award-winning wines with ever-increasing success. The winery also plays host to many events including corporate picnics, weddings, and every form of family gathering imaginable. With beautiful vineyards, mountains, and lush fields, it is easy to turn our Winery into your Dream Wedding!

The Barn on South Holland is a brand new event space in picturesque Holmdel, New Jersey. The newly renovated barn on 9 acres is the perfect setting for your upcoming special occasion. While there is no doubt that planning an event in these times can be different and challenging, event venues like ours offer the ability to celebrate and be as safe as possible. Many people have opted to hold smaller more intimate gatherings which can make planning a little easier and less stressful. The Barn on South Holland is a banquet facility that offers indoor and outdoor accommodations perfect for both small and large events.

-120-seat wooded Amphitheater -Tentable picnic grove with string lighting -Variety of tables available to rent -Sound and A/V equipment available to rent includes amplifiers, speakers, mics, stands, and an 8′ projection screen

Nestled among the scenic mountains and natural landscapes of the manicured greens and fairways is Hawk Pointe Golf Club, Warren County’s premier wedding destination. Hawk Pointe’s warm, rustic atmosphere will turn your wedding day vision into a reality from start to finish. Guests will be charmed with panoramic views of Hawk Pointe’s natural surroundings from every room or outdoor veranda, highlighting the important balance between nature and convention. Hawk Pointe’s team of event professionals will work with you from the very beginning to ensure your wedding day is exactly what you envision. Whether your event is sophisticated or casual, unconventional or conservative, Hawk Pointe provides seamless solutions to all of your event needs. ​

The perfect location for your wedding located in the countryside among the rolling hills of northwestern New Jersey, along the majestic Delaware River – a hidden treasure. While less than an hour and a half from New York by car and forty minutes from the Pocono Mountains, there is a 290-acre exclusive and completely private rustic farm for all your outdoor wedding needs. Exhale. Explore. Enjoy.

Bello Giorno Estate is a modern interpretation of a romantic Italian villa in Tuscany. The grounds were inspired by and seek to emulate the villas of Tuscany's countryside. Situated alongside the scenic and historic Pequest river in Belvidere New Jersey, our Estate personifies an intimate natural elegance. Our grounds are carefully curated with a grand entrance gate, flowing gardens, and seasonal designs that provide the perfect accompaniment to our three outdoor ceremony spaces. Bello Giorno Estate also offers a separate 'Grooms Room' and Bridal Cottage for the wedding couple. Both spaces serve as the perfect place for your groomsmen and bridesmaids to privately enjoy pre-ceremony drinks and appetizers. Our riverside rock walls complement the outdoors and provide a place to sit quietly with your loved one and enjoy a specialty cocktail as you watch the river flow and native fauna pass by.

Nestled in the heart of the Hudson Valley, Kismet House was brought to life as the perfect venue for your dream wedding and next event. With housing for 24 onsite it's an amazing local destination wedding weekend. The Kismet property spans 62 acres, anchored around our centerpiece, an original classic Red Barn. Surrounded by acres of apple orchards, a secretly nestled pond amidst the trees, meandering walking trails. — Kismet House is a memorable and escape close enough to find a wooded paradise less than two hours from New York City.

Are you looking for a venue with views, rustic charm, and easy access? A truly rare find, Phillies Bridge Farm, Est. 1745, is a historically rich working farm in the Hudson Valley, offering a natural setting that is perfect for your destination event. Iconic Shawangunk Mountain views accompany unparalleled beauty in our fields, meadows and on our nature trails, all just 100 miles from NYC. We can reflect your own style with endless options.

Located in the heart of the Hudson River Valley, experience beautiful and breathtaking grounds for pictures while being conveniently located in the Metro area. With our stylish rustic aesthetic and top-notch amenities, this one-of-a-kind destination sets the scene for a truly unforgettable experience. For couples that want a farm wedding, but not a dirt floor, Bad Seed Cider can provide a unique yet lavish wedding experience for guests. Whether you're planning a grand soiree with 125 of your best friends or a more intimate event, we have you covered. Ceremonies can take place with a scenic view of the apple orchard. After saying 'I do', couples and their loved ones can make their way into the Cider House for a night of dancing and entertainment. The 3,000 square feet of indoor space is a blank slate for you to plan your perfect reception. Plus over 5,000 square foot outdoor space complete with fire pits for your guests to relax and unwind at the end of a memorable evening.