1. How can one dress spark a discussion on the history of weddings and tradition? Just ask Elizabeth Livingston, who is currently in our Wertheim Study investigating this very subject, all revolving around a wedding dress first worn by her husband’s ancestor Emeline Livingston in 1882. The study is fascinating, and you can either read about it here in our Huffington Post column, or attend her free lecture Thursday, May 24, at 1:15 p.m. in South Court Auditorium at the Stephen A. Schwarzman Building on 42nd Street and Fifth Avenue. It’s free and open to the public, so say yes to the dress and come on down!

    How can one dress spark a discussion on the history of weddings and tradition? Just ask Elizabeth Livingston, who is currently in our Wertheim Study investigating this very subject, all revolving around a wedding dress first worn by her husband’s ancestor Emeline Livingston in 1882. The study is fascinating, and you can either read about it here in our Huffington Post column, or attend her free lecture Thursday, May 24, at 1:15 p.m. in South Court Auditorium at the Stephen A. Schwarzman Building on 42nd Street and Fifth Avenue. It’s free and open to the public, so say yes to the dress and come on down!

  2. Got Engaged Last Night? Check Out NYPL!

    So, was your Valentine’s Day gift a big, shiny engagement ring? If so, first off, congrats! Second off, how about a wedding at NYPL? Our Special Events team is amazing, and can give you a picture perfect, dream wedding in one of NY’s most iconic spaces. Check out the pic above (by Ira Lippke Studios) and the ones below (by Christian Oth Studio). Not bad, right? So give our folks a call!