I was overwhelmed by the generosity, today, of the wedding planner Natassa Contini at the Ravel Hotel in Long Island City. I officiated a wedding there a number of months ago and was struck by this little gem “just across” the midtown bridge. The venue felt like a cross between a traditional New York roof/loft space, with a touch of the exotic atmosphere of a Miami hotel, complete with beach cabanas.
My original plan for the day was to officiate a private wedding of a lovely British couple, accompanied by the bride’s sister (who happened to be the matchmaker who brought the couple together) and her fiancé, in the outdoors. Our expectation was that we could have the ceremony at one of the lovely spots in Central Park, or perhaps in the promenade area on the Brooklyn Bridge which held particular appeal to the groom. With driving rainstorms, that simply was not possible.
After arriving at the Ravel Hotel, where the group was staying, I asked Natassa if there might be a location in the hotel where we could have the ceremony. She enthusiastically offered to set up their rooftop, (now enclosed in glass for the autumn and winter seasons), for the couple’s special day. She assisted with arranging furniture and rushed in fresh flowers that had been used in another wedding two days before. The typically generous Britons (along with myself) were extremely grateful for her swift assistance. In an era where customer service, even in the wedding business, can be spotty, Natassa demonstrated the utmost professionalism. She clearly enjoys her work and serving hotel guests and clients. Thank you, Natassa!
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