My husband and I were in search of a venue that had the following:
-didn’t require a headcount over 100
-under $225 per person
-cocktail hour and open bar
-on Staten Island
-an ...indoor/outdoor feel
-allowed to bring our own vendors
-not a fancy fancy big hall
The tented pavilion fit our needs perfectly! We were able to do a Sunday wedding on a holiday weekend with 75 people. The space was and indoor outdoor feel, with the availability to bring our own vendors and customize the event as much as possible.
PROS:
Super affordable - We were do our ceremony, cocktail hour and reception all inside the tent for 75 people and the total cost was around $15,000.
UNBELIEVABLE food & drinks - we were able to customize our menu options and the food was out of this world. Super plentiful, and we incredible presentation! Our guests couldnt stop raving about it.
AMAZING staff- Jessica and Josephine are incredible coordinators who guided me through every single step in the process. So responsive and helpful. The wait staff was spot on with super fast and attentive service. Our guests were soo happy!!
Lots of perks are included - wedding cake from Palermos bakery (best cake we ever had!! Our guests loved it!), signature drink, valet parking, free vendor meals if using their reccomendations, getting ready suites, day of coordinator, bridal attendant, company is willing to help with simple signage, menus etc.
CONS-
The venue need some updates - even after verifying prior, the concrete floor of the tent was not power washed. My wedding dress was black with dirt by the time I walked down the aisle to the alter. The floor was so dirty, I had to throw out my white wedding shoes after (they were also black with dirt) Also, the benches were not cleaned prior, which was disappointing.
No valet - Valet is supposedly included, however they were no where to be found the day of my wedding. My guest knew where to park, but there was no valet or personnel to guide them where to go. There were no signage as promised to tell people where our event was, everyone got lost.
Leaking bathroom- the bathrooms are like campsite bathrooms, very dated but we were okay with them. The weekend of our wedding poured and the room by the bathroom was completely FLOODED, water leaking from the ceiling and flooding the floors. It was unusable, and looked terrible considering it was part of the venue space, and we couldn’t put any decor in there. It was a blank empty wet room the entire night.
Staff attire- Although the staff was incredible, their attire lacked professionalism. Key staff persons that were consistently in my photos or on the floor infront of our guests were in sneakers, one in a bright yellow sweatsuit, wearing a tshirt. This wasn’t a dealbreaker to me, but something that may discourage other brides on their formal wedding day.
Set up - I was a DIY bride but keep in mind that this venue does not help set up any decor. You will need to have vendors come and set up, and if anything is brought beforehand you need to trek your items to the tent.
Our wedding was the BEST DAY EVER!!!! Regardless of the rainy weather and the cons mentioned above, we simply had the most perfect day ever! Thank you to Celebrate staff for making it so special.