So I emailed the woman at the Guardian Building to find out if we just had a misunderstanding about the date. Turns out we did. 
Here’s the skinny on the fat:
- Capacity of up to 250 people
- Steep rental fee
- Can use own caterer
- Have to pay for insurance (?)
- Have to rent tables and chairs (?)
- Would have to bring own bartender or find a caterer with a liquor license
The above info is just for the 32nd floor ballroom. They also have an area, I believe on the first floor, called Rowland Cafe which is available to rent. Judging by the pictures, this is where that Guardian Building Wedding on a Budget took place. I don’t any details about this space yet, but I was given another persons contact info for more details.
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This is funny because I finally got a return message from the lady today. She stated that tables and chairs were included in the rental fee. I think I need to recheck that little tidbit of info. I was thinking that it shouldn’t be hard to find a caterer with the insurance, but there I go assuming again.
By taxchick on 10.14.08 10:41 am | Permalink
Hey taxchick –
I didn’t actually talk to her. All of our communication has been over email, so i could only infer from what she wrote that tables and chairs weren’t included. Hopefully I’m mistaken. I’ll have to double check that too.
By Ms. 12k on 10.14.08 10:52 am | Permalink
How much is “steep” exactly? I’m waiting to get a call back on this place. I love it, but if it’s too $$ I’ll just move on!
By Beth on 06.16.09 7:26 pm | Permalink
Hey Beth,
When I talked to someone at the Guardian building, I was told the cost would be 6k for the rental fee and license fee, $500 security deposit, and $30/hr for 1 or 2 security guards. A little too steep for me, but if you have less than 250 people, it might work for you. It really is a beautiful building.
By Ms. 12k on 06.16.09 9:44 pm | Permalink
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