The Raines Law Room at The William
Guest capacity
Up to 150 seated guests
About this venue
At Raines Law Room at the William, we believe your wedding day should be as unforgettable as your love story. Housed in the historic William Hotel—a beautifully restored 1924 townhouse that once served as the William’s Club—our venue captures the timeless glamour of old New York City. Just steps from Grand Central and Bryant Park, we offer an elegant setting with personalized service, exquisite cuisine, and award-winning cocktails. Whether you’re planning an intimate micro-wedding or a grand affair, your celebration can flow seamlessly from ceremony to cocktails, to a seated dinner, and finally to dancing. For a more relaxed format, we also offer cocktail-style receptions with standing buffet stations, ideal for mingling and celebration. We can host: SEATED CEREMONY UP TO 50 GUESTS SEATED DINNER UP TO 65 GUESTS STANDING COCKTAIL RECEPTION w/ BUFFET STATIONS UP TO 150 GUESTS
Our event spaces
Full Buyout
Flexible event space located in an historic townhouse for your special day.
Raines at the William offers an unforgettable experience with a full buyout option. Our flexible parlor rooms can host a seated ceremony for up to 50 guests, a seated dinner for up to 65 guests, and a cocktail reception for up to 150 guests. We also have space for a DJ, a dance floor, and various other vendors, making it an ideal choice for any special event.
Guest capacity
10-65 Seated
10-150 Standing
Square footage
2,500
Ideal for
Wedding ceremony, Elopement, Wedding reception, Rehearsal dinner, Wedding shower, Engagement party, Welcome party, After party, Farewell brunch, Couples luncheon, Other, Cocktail hour
Guests often feel this space is
“Luxurious and chic”
Included in this room:
All inclusive DJ + Dance Floor
Room cost
$15k to $20k f&b minimum
Hawthorne/ Terrace + Peacock Rooms
Beautiful parlor rooms for a memorable celebration.
The Hawthorne/ Terrace + Peacock Rooms give a lovely flexible space for your wedding or any event. From seated dinners to cocktail receptions, Raines at the William is the perfect backdrop for your celebration.
Guest capacity
10-65 Seated
10-100 Standing
Square footage
1,000
Ideal for
Wedding ceremony, Elopement, Wedding reception, Rehearsal dinner, Wedding shower, Engagement party, Welcome party, After party, Farewell brunch, Couples luncheon, Other, Cocktail hour
Guests often feel this space is
“Luxurious and chic”
Included in this room:
All inclusive DJ + Dance Floor
Room cost
$7500-$12k f&b minimum
Hawthorne/ Terrace
A lavish room for your celebration.
The Hawthorne/ Terrace gives you indoor/ outdoor access. A great flexible room for any occasion.
Guest capacity
10-40 Seated
10-50 Standing
Square footage
500
Ideal for
Wedding ceremony, Elopement, Wedding reception, Rehearsal dinner, Wedding shower, Engagement party, Welcome party, After party, Farewell brunch, Couples luncheon, Other, Cocktail hour
Guests often feel this space is
“Luxurious and chic”
Included in this room:
All inclusive
Room cost
$5k- $7500 f&b minimum
Library
Perfect room for your micro wedding or celebration.
The Library is a lovely intimate room with wonderful character. Perfect for seated dinners and cocktail receptions.
Guest capacity
10-20 Seated
10-40 Standing
Square footage
400
Ideal for
Wedding reception, Rehearsal dinner, Wedding shower, Engagement party, Welcome party, After party, Farewell brunch, Couples luncheon, Cocktail hour, Wedding ceremony, Elopement
Guests often feel this space is
“Luxurious and chic”
Included in this room:
All inclusive
Room cost
$3k-$5k f&b minimum
Peacock Room
Fabulous room with crystal chandelier and fireplace.
This is the perfect room for your intimate celebration. The luxurious fireplace and crystal chandelier make the perfect backdrop for seated dinners and cocktail receptions.
Guest capacity
10-25 Seated
10-40 Standing
Square footage
400
Ideal for
Wedding ceremony, Elopement, Wedding reception, Rehearsal dinner, Wedding shower, Engagement party, Welcome party, After party, Farewell brunch, Couples luncheon, Other, Cocktail hour
Guests often feel this space is
“Warm and cozy”
Included in this room:
all inclusive
Room cost
$2500-$4k f&b minimum
Full Buyout
Flexible event space located in an historic townhouse for your special day.
Raines at the William offers an unforgettable experience with a full buyout option. Our flexible parlor rooms can host a seated ceremony for up to 50 guests, a seated dinner for up to 65 guests, and a cocktail reception for up to 150 guests. We also have space for a DJ, a dance floor, and various other vendors, making it an ideal choice for any special event.
Guest capacity
10-65 Seated
10-150 Standing
Square footage
2,500
Ideal for
Wedding ceremony, Elopement, Wedding reception, Rehearsal dinner, Wedding shower, Engagement party, Welcome party, After party, Farewell brunch, Couples luncheon, Other, Cocktail hour
Guests often feel this space is
“Luxurious and chic”
Included in this room:
All inclusive DJ + Dance Floor
Room cost
$15k to $20k f&b minimum
Hawthorne/ Terrace + Peacock Rooms
Beautiful parlor rooms for a memorable celebration.
The Hawthorne/ Terrace + Peacock Rooms give a lovely flexible space for your wedding or any event. From seated dinners to cocktail receptions, Raines at the William is the perfect backdrop for your celebration.
Guest capacity
10-65 Seated
10-100 Standing
Square footage
1,000
Ideal for
Wedding ceremony, Elopement, Wedding reception, Rehearsal dinner, Wedding shower, Engagement party, Welcome party, After party, Farewell brunch, Couples luncheon, Other, Cocktail hour
Guests often feel this space is
“Luxurious and chic”
Included in this room:
All inclusive DJ + Dance Floor
Room cost
$7500-$12k f&b minimum
Hawthorne/ Terrace
A lavish room for your celebration.
The Hawthorne/ Terrace gives you indoor/ outdoor access. A great flexible room for any occasion.
Guest capacity
10-40 Seated
10-50 Standing
Square footage
500
Ideal for
Wedding ceremony, Elopement, Wedding reception, Rehearsal dinner, Wedding shower, Engagement party, Welcome party, After party, Farewell brunch, Couples luncheon, Other, Cocktail hour
Guests often feel this space is
“Luxurious and chic”
Included in this room:
All inclusive
Room cost
$5k- $7500 f&b minimum
Library
Perfect room for your micro wedding or celebration.
The Library is a lovely intimate room with wonderful character. Perfect for seated dinners and cocktail receptions.
Guest capacity
10-20 Seated
10-40 Standing
Square footage
400
Ideal for
Wedding reception, Rehearsal dinner, Wedding shower, Engagement party, Welcome party, After party, Farewell brunch, Couples luncheon, Cocktail hour, Wedding ceremony, Elopement
Guests often feel this space is
“Luxurious and chic”
Included in this room:
All inclusive
Room cost
$3k-$5k f&b minimum
Peacock Room
Fabulous room with crystal chandelier and fireplace.
This is the perfect room for your intimate celebration. The luxurious fireplace and crystal chandelier make the perfect backdrop for seated dinners and cocktail receptions.
Guest capacity
10-25 Seated
10-40 Standing
Square footage
400
Ideal for
Wedding ceremony, Elopement, Wedding reception, Rehearsal dinner, Wedding shower, Engagement party, Welcome party, After party, Farewell brunch, Couples luncheon, Other, Cocktail hour
Guests often feel this space is
“Warm and cozy”
Included in this room:
all inclusive
Room cost
$2500-$4k f&b minimum
Available services that can be provided by The Raines Law Room at The William
Services & amenities
- Bar services
- Catering services
- Clean up
- Dance floor
- Dressing room / Bridal Suite
- Event coordinator
- Event rentals
- Event staff
- Liability insurance
- Lighting/Sound
- On-site accommodations
- Service staff
- Set up
- Wheelchair accessible
- Wifi
Rentals
- Barware
- Chiavari Chairs
- China
- Flatware
- Glassware
- Lighting
- Linens
- Sound / AV
- Standard Chairs
Accommodations
- Bedroom suites
- Double bed rooms
- Honeymoon suite
- Luxury suites
- Room blocks offered
- Single king rooms
- Single queen rooms
- Twin bed rooms
More wedding services from The Raines Law Room at The William
Explore other vendors serving New York, NY
- Frances + Tony Photography & Films
- The Music Boutique
- Lin Pernille Photography + Video
- Cinder and Co.
- Zoe Whittaker
- Miss Beauty Theory
- SAHOLA Flower Fashion Boutique
- J&S Events
- Moonlight Music
- Mind of Mo Weddings & Events
- The Haus of Two Fourteen
- Pressed Floral
Complete your dream team
- New York Photographers
- New York Beauty Professionals
- New York Bands & DJs
- New York Florists
- New York Caterers
- New York Planners
- New York Cakes & Desserts
- New York Videographers
- New York Bar Services & Beverages
- New York Officiants
- New York Event Extras
Other venues in New York
- Dear Irving Gramercy
- Midtown Loft And Terrace
- Arte Cafe
- 45 Downing
- Tarallucci e Vino
- Gran Morsi
- Ladurée Soho
- 3 West Club
- Italian Academy, Columbia University
- Manhatta
- City Winery NYC
- 620 Loft & Garden
Other wedding services nearby
- Brooklyn, NY Wedding Photographers
- Brooklyn, NY Wedding Cakes & Desserts
- Brooklyn, NY Wedding Bands & DJs
- Brooklyn, NY Wedding Florists
- Queens, NY Wedding Florists
- Brooklyn, NY Wedding Videographers
- Brooklyn, NY Wedding Caterers
- Queens, NY Wedding Photographers
- Queens, NY Wedding Beauty Professionals
- Queens, NY Wedding Bands & DJs
- Brooklyn, NY Wedding Planners
- Brooklyn, NY Wedding Event Extras