Celebrate at Snug Harbor

variety of choices. The food was great ! And all the waiters n waitresses were really wonderful. We had Appetizers at our table once we arrived arranged perfectly on the table . My husband for dinner had the short rib which was cutting like butter ! So great n enjoyable. I had the chicken which was also very good. Overall great experience !

nd guided me to help make my day perfect. I would recommend them to anyone. Thank you Lindsey and John for everything!

fect place for cocktail hour ( we would not even be able to have our own Chinese garden for wedding in China!), and the tent is great for a cool summer night. It is a lot of work for planning and coordination if you host a wedding in a public park, but it’s worth it! I would never want to do a wedding in a hotel or restaurant. The team did a great job to help us with logistics and planning. Theresa and Erin as well as John are best ever coordinators and sweet people to work with. They have provided so much help for us! We got lots of compliments from friends, the food was great, the service was wonderful, the site was so beautiful and the best for photos. Thanks for making this a dream-come-true wedding!

ecialist) was a pleasure to work with. He was able to execute and co-ordinate to ensure that the guests of honor and all guests had a great time. The food and cake was delicious. The venue (Upper Great Hall) is breathtaking! We fell in love with it when he first showed us the space and eventually moved the dinner from the date we originally had in mind to 8/3/19 just to use that room. Snug Harbor is one of the unique places on Staten Island and is a wonderful location that should be explored when planning a wedding, dinner, etc.

eresa we really felt comfortable with everything they had planned for our special day. They made the whole process so easy, we didn’t want to stress out or be nagged about the little things and I think they realized that right away and really took care of everything for us. Everything was beautiful and exactly what we envisioned. Also, I will never need another bridal attendant again, but if I did, it would be Shelby. I never knew what a bridal attendant was but she literally did EVERYTHING. She kept me on time, fluffed my dress, found me a cough drop, found me paper, helped me change, magically appeared with a golf cart when we were moving from one place to another. She was with me the entire time, but my husband also said he felt like she was with him a lot of the day too. Snug harbor was by far the best decision we made for our wedding.

them for an event space if one of our clients is still looking for a venue to book. An added bonus the food is always great!

entire staff made her dreams a reality. The food, the service, and just the sheer beauty of the room is amazing.

it. The venue should get 3.5 stars (I rounded up to 4 since we had such a special day) because we had a number of snafus to be aware of: 1) our original event planner at Snug stop answering our emails and was mysteriously fired--something we didn't find out until our next payment was due. 2) John, who took over, was great, but even though we were told by our original contact that there was only one wedding per day, that wasn't true. There were more, and John ended up working that one, so the day of the wedding we met two people who were going to be working it for the first time; John never mentioned this to us in all of our correspondence. 3) Because we were not told there was more than one wedding, the valet parking we paid for sent people to the wrong wedding site, and one of our friends ended up missing our ceremony because they were sent to the wrong place! If we had found out before the morning of when we were taking our photos we were there we would have made sure our guests knew to ask specifically for our wedding 4) Our day of coordinator, who we met briefly, was also let go, something we were not told until I asked why she was no longer CCed on our emails. I was very unhappy about this because all of our vendors had contact information for someone who was no longer at the company and they never told us. What if I didn't ask? Theresa, who took over, was great--but we also barely saw her the day of the wedding, because she (like John) was working the other one. 5) Shelby, who helped us the day of, was nice, but likely due to the loss of staff things we wanted (such as a sample of all the cocktail hour food in the bridal suite) never happened. My husband wanted nothing more than the sushi, and we got none of it. They told us they were making the mini chicken tacos for us, and they never appeared. I'm not even sure if guests got them. 6) The festoon lights, which in our planning sheet were noted to be removed, were not taken down. We hated them, as they closed off the space completely, and when I tossed my bouquet it hit the lights, exploded (flowers went flying out), and broke two bulbs. Our guests were lucky they were not hit with shards of glass. 7) In general, we felt like our wedding was not a priority, and were really annoyed that our (new) wedding coordinators, John and Theresa, were not making sure things were going right on our special day. Again, the space was spectacular, the food was amazing, and we have absolutely no regrets having our wedding at Snug Harbor. We would recommend it to other couples. But make sure to demand things, like being paired with the same coordinators for the day of, ensuring that the valet parking people KNOW there are TWO weddings, that the festoon lights are not there when you arrive (unless you want them to be), that everything your guests are getting--including sushi--is waiting in your bridal suite to eat during cocktail hour, and follow up constantly. I made sure to send multiple follow up emails, but was never once told that our coordinator would not be working our wedding. Meeting our day-of coordinator for the FIRST TIME the morning of the wedding (I didn't even get an email from anyone) was just unacceptable.

at Snug Harbor and then have an early Sunday wedding dinner under their tented pavilion. Our family was blown away by the beauty of Snug Harbor and continue to rave about the passed hors d’oeuvres as well as the passed desserts. Everything was absolutely perfect, and I am so grateful to have had the opportunity to work with John and Theresa as well as the rest of the Celebrate team!

e adjacent to the Tuscan Garden. We instead learned about it on the morning of our wedding. The event pushed our wedding back an hour, though we only received a thirty minute extension. This put a lot of pressure on Erin and her team, as well as our photographer and DJ. We missed plenty of photo opportunities, most of which we spent the months leading up to our wedding planning with our photographer. Elderly guests were stranded for a bit as only 1 golf cart was available, though we were told there would be multiple. Our dedicated valet parking lot was overrun with carnival goers, and all of my guests had to scramble to find parking wherever available. I literally parked in weeds. Guests were wandering around lost in the dimly park at night, trying to find their cars. Although Celebrate Snug Harbor compensated us for additional fees incurred by the photography studio, they completely dropped the ball and forgot to set aside cocktail hour food for my wife and me. We were, however, offered us a cheese board moments before making our entrance in the Great Hall. We took care and consideration in selecting the food for the cocktail hour, and were assured we'd be served, too. The aforementioned issues, as well others were thoroughly addressed in a letter to the CEO, and in addition to a check to cover the photography bill, we only spa robes with initials embroidered on them. Meh. No formal apology from Erin or her staff, either. If you book, ask lots of questions.

ed into the "greenery" wedding that I dreamed about. From an beautiful Chinese schoolar garden to the spectacular tuscan garden and a simple yet sophisticated tented pavilion, I knew my wedding had to be there. A few months before the wedding as any bride would feel I was all over the place, obviously beginning to doubt my venue, photographer and even wedding dress. I never felt so safe, taken care of and relaxed than when John Lanniello (wedding coordinator) grabbed my hand and said "enjoy your day, I got it from here". I get very emotional about it because my mind was a mess leading up to my wedding day, him and his dedicated team made it happen so effortless and impeccable. I want to thank Snug Harbor's team from the caters, bartenders, cooks and everyone who contributed to make my guest feel welcomed by all of you.

ional throughout the entire event planning process. He stayed on top of everything and was on point making sure he catered to any/all requests we had. From diving into the storage room to find the perfect coordinating chargers, risers, and props for our dessert bar display, to staying late to ensure that our final layout was exactly as we had envisioned it, to getting my place cards on each plate at the very last minute when I arrived with them, to bringing all of our visions to fruition the day of the event. John, Theresa, & Erin were incredible!! They truly attended to all we had wished for and much more. The Tented Pavilion was gorgeous! The drapery and Chandeliers were so pretty! They brought such an elegant touch to the venue. The Pavilion was spacious. It was perfect for our event, as the kids were able to play on the grass off the platform & enjoy the bubble entertainer we had. Everyone loved the whole ambiance of the event. My guests complimented on how wonderful everything was. The service was great! The food was excellent!!! Each dish was presented in such a beautiful display!! The grounds are absolutely gorgeous for pictures. It was so convenient that we were able to capture all the beauty of the lush botanical gardens in our pictures. Our pictures are really beautiful. The natural greenery and blossoming flowers made the perfect backdrops for our special day!! Overall, we were beyond happy with the venue, John and his crew, and the grounds at Snug Harbor. If you are planning an upcoming event I highly recommend Celebrate at Snug Harbor they will not disappoint!!! I look forward to my next event at Snug Harbor and have made the recommendation to anyone that asks.

surpassed that experience Not one detail was over looked and they were so incredibly involved, invested and truly cared about every aspect as if it were their own personal event. For example, John created a signature drink table for us and it was spectacular, apparent to all the effort put in on the “extras” Service - waitstaff was amazing !! No one had an empty drink or was ever in need of anything, someone was always there. The attention to detail was exceptional and they helped keep the party flowing nicely which is important. Food- this is not standard “venue” food. The chef and John work to come up with creative options. This is something you do not experience at most venues. Ambiance - dreamy. The tent was new and magnificent , the chandelier and draping added elevated detail, it’s truly like another world. The bride was so pleased she is looking here for her wedding too.

fessional and personable I have had the pleasure of meeting at an event. Thank you so much to Erin and the Snug Team for putting together such a wonderful and memorable day for my family and I. Looking forward to hosting more events here!

Thank you all for making this a day to remember.

assure you that it is very true, let me start off by saying our reception was as close to perfection as it gets. My fiancé and I had a very untraditional wedding. Both of us wanted a Game of Thrones/ Harry Potter inspired feel and oh boy did we obtain that in the “Great Hall”. The room is stunning. Frankly a “must see”. We had 4 other hall appointments booked and canceled them immediately after seeing the beauty of the room and meeting with the team. The Snug Harbor team we had can only be described as the dream team; John, Theresa, and Erin made our wedding what it was, going above and beyond their roles to make sure everything was what we had envisioned. They embraced all our ideas with smiles and openness and made us feel immediately like family. They worked with us, giving us ideas of what they (not “we”, “they”) can do to make our dream a reality even more. Little things like taking the time to find the “Game of Thrones” font for our menus (their idea entirely), to creating the perfect table numbers for us (also their idea), the work they put in went above the contract we signed. I cannot stress this enough as I really believe you will not get this at any other hall. In John my fiancé immediately gained another usher. He helped my fiancé with the very detailed set up of our tables. He could have just let my fiancé in and left to do paper work or bring work in the room to do, but he stayed for hours, helping him hands on. In Theresa and Erin I gained two bridesmaids. I often found myself calling them just to throw ideas at them or update them on projects I was working on. They were nothing short of amazing. Also, the waitstaff was beyond friendly: asking my guests if they needed anything, smiling all night, they were just as part of making the wedding as great as it was as anything else. One of the women on the waitstaff told me that she actually had off that day and requested to work our wedding just to be a part of the experience we and the team created. Who does that?? That’s how passionate and dedicated they are at Snug Harbor. Now onto the food. By all guests counts, the food was amazing. All the appetizers were like mini works of art with taste to match. Our dinner was the best meal I’ve ever had in my life. My husband who is 6’5’’ and can eat a meal or 2 at a time said everything he had was amazing. The spicy foods we picked were right on point. They were able to create our signature drinks, butter beer and a winter-jack Apple cider, with no problem. We had a guest who couldn’t eat fish due to very severe allergy and they were very careful tohandle her food in a separate area. The grounds spectular, beautiful even on the damp day we had. You aren’t going find grounds more perfect. They have buildings dating back from the 1800’s, beautiful trees I assure you look just as stunning in December as they do in June. Reading this back I want to assure you all that if something was wrong with the hall in any way my fiancé and I would be honest in writing it because we know planning a wedding is serious business and we wouldn’t want to pass a headache onto anyone. The place and people were perfect and we can’t imagine better place to book.

arbor, we fell in love with the gardens and tented pavilion. They had lots of great suggestions on how to make the day special , we had a custom menu (lots of allergies and Celiac). The Chef spent a great deal of time with us talking through options creating the perfect menu. On event day, everything was in order. We were escorted to all of our photo locations via golf cart. There are so many beautiful places to take photos, its best to make a plan with your photographer to make sure you don’t miss any great shots. We arrived at the cocktail hour with a few minutes to spare and Erin, our rock star bridal attendant had a sample hors d’oeuvre plate waiting for us. We had the ceremony in the White Garden, cocktail party in the Chinese Scholar Garden and reception in the tent – its was magical. The wait staff was professional and friendly. The food was delicious and the tent looked beautiful. I highly recommend Celebrate Snug Harbor for anyone looking for a truly unique wedding venue. The team at Snug really went above an beyond to make our day perfect, we’re already planning to host a baby shower in the Great Hall!

They made it easy. Our guests were important to us, and we are still getting calls raving about the Food and grounds. We couldn’t be more pleased. Snug Harbor is not only gorgeous but working with such a great team made our day even more magical.

hey were great about staying in touch and keeping us on track. We were in the process of moving and getting married, it was a little crazy, but the wedding was easy and fun! We highly recommend having your special day here!

ace to have a memorial wedding/reception.

absolutely gorgeous, our day was lovely. Guests were raving about how good the food was. I cant thank John and the team enough. We looked at several venues before we signed a contract. We made the right choice, our wedding day was perfect!

cocktail hour. The Chinese Scholar Garden is stunning. And then tent looked beautiful surrounded by the gardens. We wanted to have a menu that reflected my Korean heritage and my husbands Italian roots, we met with Chef Darryll and he created a custom menu everyone loved. Erin and Theresa were amazing to work with. They thought of everything. I highly recommend Celebrate.

x and enjoy the day !

the grounds of snug Harbor. From the moment we reached out to Celebrate, they were quick, responsive and professional. We made an appointment to view the grounds and Immediately asked for a contract. One year later, on our wedding day everything was perfect! Teresa, Erin and John were amazing ! I can’t thank them enough.

We used all of their recommended vendors and were thrilled with the results. We had a family style barbecue menu for the reception that guests loved. Everything was delicious and the staff amazing. We can’t wait for our next occasion.

warm, tremendously helpful, and a pleasure to work with. We turned our wedding around in about three months and yet with their support and hard work it never felt overwhelming. Everything we talked about for the wedding, they delivered on. We had our ceremony in the Tuscan Garden, which is beautiful, and then our reception in the Great Hall. I feel honored that we could get married in such a historic place. And they made everything great: the food, the candle-lit setting, the sound system for our band. My only regret is that we don't get to do it all over again!

edible and the scenery was a nice touch as well. Will definitely be back for my own event!

h/lunch along with sangria and a champagne tower. The chef’s mini dessert table was a big hit. The staff was very friendly throughout the day and always checked on our table to see how we were doing and if we needed more drinks etc. We walked the grounds after the event and they were awesome, esp for photo opportunities! I would love to attend another event here in the future.

nt we entered the Great Hall, we had found the perfect venue. Theresa, John and Erin were a great team and worked hard to make sure every detail was spot on. My family helped plan the wedding from overseas, so coordination needed to be very organized. On our day – everything was perfect – I can’t recommend them enough.

arbor, we fell in love with the gardens and tented pavilion. They had lots of great suggestions on how to make the day special , we had a custom menu (lots of allergies and Celiac). The Chef spent a great deal of time with us talking through options creating the perfect menu. On event day, everything was in order. We were escorted to all of our photo locations via golf cart. There are so many beautiful places to take photos, its best to make a plan with your photographer to make sure you don’t miss any great shots. We arrived at the cocktail hour with a few minutes to spare and Erin, our rock star bridal attendant had a sample hors d’oeuvre plate waiting for us. We had the ceremony in the White Garden, cocktail party in the Chinese Scholar Garden and reception in the tent – its was magical. The wait staff was professional and friendly. The food was delicious and the tent looked beautiful. I highly recommend Celebrate Snug Harbor for anyone looking for a truly unique wedding venue. The team at Snug really went above an beyond to make our day perfect, we’re already planning to host a baby shower in the Great Hall!

r to see the venue. She was efficient and immediately emailed me the confirmation that we will have our meeting at 130pm with Ian. Saturday, we got there 5 minutes before 130pm and looked around the Great Hall as it was being prep for a wedding. There was a nice wait staff that we spoke to and brought us to see Ian in his office. We met Ian outside his office and he told us to walk back to the Great Hall and wait for him there as he was just going to grab his laptop. The walk from his office to the Great Hall is less than a minute as it is in the same building. We sat inside the Great Hall while some of the wait staff was preparing for the wedding. Vendors started to arrive and we had to move out into the hallway. We stood and waited for 25 minutes and there's no sight of Ian. Hmmm, how long does it take to take your laptop from your desk Ian? We left and thought maybe Ian will call and say - hey, I can't find you? did you leave?- but nothing, no calls nor emails. I read a few bad reviews here regarding the planning or the meeting with the venue staff here but I also wanted to be fair and not base it on other people's review so I still called and make the appointment.

bring in my own caterer, but the bar and wait staff were amazing. Erin, the bridal attendant was the best! She was there every minute to attend to our needs and stayed till every guest left. I can't say enough about her. By the end of the wedding the entire staff and management became like family -Shout out to John and Theresa for pulling it all together with me. They could not have worked harder to bring my daughter's vision together. Ian was slow on board but, he came through at the end. All were a pleasure to work with. However, some things you should be aware of. The staff needs to be a little more organized and response time should be faster. but I think they are working those things out. Because the venue is located in a cultural center be aware that there are other activities going on in the grounds and the parking situation is not great. the valet was often not there or unorganized. Ultimately, don't hesitate to choose this venue.

nd on our big day in ways that blew me away. When it became evident that our outdoor wedding wasn't in the cards due to rain, they worked with my husband to put together a contingency plan that ended up being so much more special than what we had originally planned. I ended up being so grateful for the rain because I wouldn't have wanted to change a single thing about our day. I really can't thank them enough for everything they did for us, and all the small touches they provided (like the way they prepped my bridal suite, the custom dessert chef made for my husband and I, and providing table number holders when I realized I had left ours at home -- at least it wasn't the rings!) I don't have any family near me up here in New York so I felt very overwhelmed when I first began planning - worried that I was going to have all the weight on my shoulders and that I wouldn't be able to pull it off. The SH team stepped in and actualized my dreams. I really can't recommend them, or the beautiful gardens enough. And because the gardens are open to the public, it will be so special in the years to come to be able to visit them with my husband and remember what a special day it was.

ith Theresa and found her to be a wonderful, energetic person. On the day of our wedding she personally made sure that every detail was taken care of. We cannot thank her enough.

Often times we had to schedule phone calls or meetings to go over details that ended up being lost, or forgotten. If attention to detail is a concern of yours, I do not recommend this venue. During the day of, the floor plan was completely incorrect as the coordinator did not get the finalized plan from the office staff. While they quickly went to rearrange everything before the reception, the reorganization resulted in missed seating. We had roughly 6-8 guests who were left seatless. My groomsmen had to give up their seats so that they could be seated and fed. The bridal attendant was amazing. She was super responsive and really tried her best to make the day as best as possible. I would recommend some sort of CRM or event management tool for their office, as it's clear there was a lot of details that were "lost in the file." Food was fine - except that the cocktail hour had food we did not request, and missed food that we did. Ultimately, if nonchalance is your thing, Snug Harbor would be fine. Otherwise, I'd save myself the headaches, and find a venue that is a bit more organized.

at has been brought in. Working with Ian Anderson has been so wonderful, he was very professional and so accommodating to all our needs. He paid attention to every detail my husband and I mentioned and made us feel so comfortable and at ease with the crazy process of a wedding. I had chose to consider Snug Harbor as a venue only because a friend of mine held her baby shower here and said he and his staff were the best part, I have to agree.

nded tour of the property. It is a beautiful place both inside and out and the history of the place is amazing. You can tell that the staff takes great pride in this venue. The planner asked my sister and I a lot of questions about my mom, really trying to get a feel for her likes and her personality. They also talked to us about our guests. It gave us a feeling that they were really trying to tailor the party to her but at the same time make sure all our guests would be happy.

strating to work with the new team. They would take weeks to reply to our emails and it seemed like they weren’t communicating with each other so we would often get different responses from different people. At one point we even got two invoices with different balances we owed. The day of coordination was far from perfect. The team told my florist to leave the flowers for the ceremony (which I paid extra for) INSIDE and said they would place them outdoors if we end up having the ceremony outside. I walked down the aisle realizing nothing I envisioned for my wedding were in place for the ceremony and later on found them all around the sweetheart table at our reception. I was told later on by my bridesmaids prior to the ceremony the coordinator was giving out confusing directions to our wedding party. The bridal attendant was the most attentive and helpful that day. She was also great with directing our photographer on where to take pictures. During the reception I noticed many little things they neglected; my cake topper was missing. They left it in the box I brought it in and just left it on the bench. I was told later on during the reception some guests didn’t have seats because they got the seating arrangement wrong. Regardless the venue was beautiful and our pictures turned out amazing. The team at Celebrate at Snug Harbor could work on being more organized and communicating with the couple better.

is a magical place for a ceremony and cocktail hour. We were immediately attracted to the rustic elements of the tent mixed with the draped ceiling. The team at Celebrate were easy to work with and quick to respond to all of our questions and multiple changes. The food was delicious and not your typical catering selections. My family is still raving about the meal! We enjoyed the entire process of planning our big day with the team at Snug. John and Marissa were a pleasure to work with and like family by the time the day arrived.

0 with Marisa. We inquired about wedding packages and the option of having just the wedding there. Marisa confirmed that she was able to get approval for the wedding-only if we wanted to go with that option. So we set up a time to visit and she looped in Ian who (unfortunately) would be our primary contact from then on. We met with Ian on 7/28 and had a great conversation with him and his assistant who gave us a tour of the property - we even met the owner! During our meeting we spoke about 3 options (wedding only, wedding + cocktail hour, and wedding + cocktail + reception) and he promised he would send us the options and pricing within the coming week. Fast forward to 8/6 , we didn't receive anything so we sent a follow up email. Ian replied 8/9 with all of the available dates but no wedding package options. We followed up again on 8/13 and never got a response back. As a last ditch effort, we called 8/17 and spoke with Ian himself who said he would sent it over right away. It is now 8/30 and they still have never sent us anything. Out of all the venues we've contacted (and there were A LOT) this was the most unprofessional experience we've had so far!

ked in on our table. There was also a champagne tower for the guests which was a big hit. I told me daughter's we need to keep this venue in mind for any future events.

surpass our expectations with its beauty. I would like to start with the positive, Marisa Tomasiello is an absolute SAINT. She made our day absolutely amazing. She is so beyond professional and understanding, she made sure every detail was to our expectations. She went above and beyond on our day, my husband and I still talk about her. Relish would be lost without her, I hope to see her continuously succeed and make the company better. The ceremony location and the hall were both set up and filled with many helpful and amazing servers who went above and beyond. So thank you to your amazing staff! We have a few things we were not overly happy about. During our cocktail hour, the food comes out in one direction, therefore, many of our guests were not being fed because by the time they got to back end of the Tuscan garden they had no food left on the trays. Something needs to be put in order where perhaps they have a lid on them until they reach the center of the cocktail location so that everyone has the opportunity for food, then the servers can disperse in different locations. Secondly, we were so so excited about our crispy spicy thai chicken bites, they came in a cone. We tried them during our tasting and I could not wait to eat them during our cocktail hour. The only problem was that the cone had a hole in the bottom of them and when I was handed one, the sauce from the chicken squirted all down my wedding gown. Yikes! During the reception, we decided to have a station themed dinner, my husband and I thought it would be fun to mix up dinner with a variety of food, the only problem was that some guest did not even know that there was food on each side of the room, so they did not eat fully what was offered and we were embarrassed that some of our guest may have thought we just served an asian station and cheeseburgers at our wedding. This particular station was also supposed to have rice, which was not there and no one was there serving the food and I felt that was very tacky. I understand that may be a DJ issue, but the staff should have told the MC to announce that! Another issue was the stations were running out of plates and not being refilled. My sister and my sister in law both had to repeatedly grab someone to restock. Other than the few issues. This venue is absolutely gorgeous! It was perfect for what we imagined of getting married in a magical garden. Again, without Marisa, I do not think our day would have flowed as fabulously as it did. Thank you so much for our beautiful wedding.

my best friend! The food was delicious as well as the drink selection was perfect for a Sunday brunch! I would definitely consider future events at this location!

or, it was a part of the Landmark Venues group. In the months leading up to our wedding, Relish Caterers took over the venue full time, so we were introduced to Ian, Theresa, Marissa and the rest of the team at Relish to execute our wedding day. While there were a few small bumps in the road as that team got settled in (as you would naturally expect), the Relish team was quick to get to know my husband and I to ensure that our big day was exactly as we envisioned it. And they did not disappoint. The Relish team is exemplary - they're warm, friendly, and attentive to even the smallest details. They truly came to feel like family in the weeks leading up to our wedding. Venue - stunning! Beautifully landscaped with amazing architecture all around. Ceremony - we were lucky enough to be able to get married in the Music Hall at Snug Harbor, which a couple of theater buffs was a dream come true. It was amazing. Reception - we held our reception in the Great Hall, which was hands down the coolest reception space we saw (and we looked at 10 venues before we settled on Snug Harbor). The 40 foot ceilings are just breathtaking. Food - unbelievably delicious. Literally everything tasted SO GOOD. Overall - truly 5 stars. Ian and his team are the best, and they really nailed our vision. It was a day to remember.

oordination team seems very overwhelmed and short-staffed. In the months leading up to the wedding, days or weeks would go by without our questions being answered. When the questions piled up, they were open to having phone calls or meetings in person. However we would have to leave 3-4 follow-up voicemails or e-mails for every single question we asked. Far too many times we were told "we will address this by end of today" and then not hear back for days or weeks. We hoped for better support on the day of our wedding but even then we still had to constantly call or text to chase the coordination team to handle things like valet, crowd control, and ceremony area setup. This lack of attentiveness was frustrating especially considering the amount of money we were paying Snug Harbor for the total wedding cost (for how much we paid, we would have hoped for flawless service). The Snug Harbor organization should hire more people! Or work on managing expectations more accurately. Clearly they struggle with the small team they use now. Overall we and our guests loved our wedding, it's just these specific service areas where Snug Harbor has room for improvement.

guest say it was the best wedding they had ever been to. I cannot recommend them enough!

pful staff. Food was excellent. I think they even moved the rain clouds for us! Thank you again!

of my shower! The staff was so accommodating to all our ideas and special requests. They truly made you feel like family, always looking to give ideas on how to make the event even better. The food was great and prepared perfectly, so many options for brunch it made picking menu difficult because so many great choices ! But everything at my shower worked out great! It was absolutely stunning and would defiantly look to have another event at snug harbor in the future

, and partied in the Great Hall. The grounds at Snug Harbor have many great locations for pictures, so (obviously) plan your time accordingly! Our guests loved the Garden setting and raved about the food. The Great Hall’s 40 ft ceilings and up-lights provided a lovely backdrop and made the hall feel grand. The food was delicious and the choice to make signature cocktails that were representative of our tastes was special and our guests loved those as well. For NYC, the setting and value were perfect for our budget. The staff was great at helping us plan our day and execute the many details planned for a perfect night. In all it was a magical day that many of our guests are still talking about!

o ops along with the gardens. The food was delicious and the staff, very professional and greater us so warmly.

for a beautiful and sunny afternoon). Our pictures came out incredible. We took them all over the grounds. It's a gorgeous park. The food was good, though I must say I remember it more from the tasting than the wedding day since there was so much going on. Our guests loved every moment of it. And even our other vendors were impressed with the locations. We had our ceremony in the Tuscan Garden and the reception in the Great Hall. I'm amazed at how well everything turned out. I wish it was a bit cheaper, but if it were anywhere else in NYC it would have been twice the cost. Would love to go to a wedding there some day that wasn't mine to have the guest experience :)

, and reception in the Great Hall. Terra helped us plan, gave us her professional advice, and was super responsive throughout the process. She was flexible at accommodating our requests which gave our wedding a personal touch. The bridal attendant and maitre d' were also very helpful during the big day. It was simple to build a tasty menu with the variety of food options–plus the wedding cake was included. The location is easily accessible and locals could use a taxi if they prefer.

tiful gardens, spacious areas for celebrations and the price, I think Snug Harbor is the perfect place for anyone to hold a celebration. The staff was helpful and friendly, taking care of our needs every step of the way. I would like to give a special thanks though to Snug Harbor 's Senior Event Designer, Terra Hudson for helping us from beginning to end. She was exceptional and thanks to her, we had the wedding of our dreams.

mile to the actual hall. The food during cocktail hour (pass arounds) was cold...dinner was okay. Lastly, when we left, the gate that we were forced to park outside of was locked. We had absolutely no idea how to get out of the place and to our car. Many other guests were in the same position. I think it’s ridiculous that as a guest at a wedding to go through the inconvenience : we had to walk then back to the hall to find someone who had to get in contact with a security guard to open the gate for us. If you are looking to have an event here I would just completely make sure you are not going to inconvenience your guests us.

ncredibly nice. We came to visit the venue so many times and she was so accommodating. She answered every question we had and even upgraded our ceremony location to the Tuscan garden after finding out we're the only wedding that day. Snug harbor is gorgeous and it's truly a hidden gem. Our guests kept asking us how we found this place because of how beautiful it is. Plus it's so affordable compared to other beautiful venues in NYC. Not to mention the amount of food choices for the price. My bridal attendant (I believe her name is Trisha) was so amazing, always making sure things were going well, making sure we had snacks and drinks in the bridal suite, just doing things out of her way because she felt like it would be convenient for us, including packing up our food when we were too excited to have an appetite. There's so many photo opportunities as it's a large park that is full of unique spaces. The tasting was so much fun too. You won't regret getting married here and your guests will love it.

ry understanding and worked with us throughout the whole process. It's a beautiful place to get married, food is excellent and the STAFF is excellent. They truly made our day so very special. Many thanks to Terra and the staff!

looked gorgeous too. One thing that we particularly appreciated was Terra's accommodation concerning the weather. It was touch and go that day and she was able to plan for the ceremony to still be held at the Tuscan Garden and moved the cocktail hour to the Lower Great Hall and so we got the best of both worlds. So thanks again for a great job! The kids had their dream wedding and all the guests had a blast. There were even compliments for first-timers on Staten Island. A good initiation!

beyond perfect from start to finish!

etup really set it above the rest. Additionally, it was important for us to have most things included within the venue (ex: catering and ceremony location). We got married on Labor Day weekend in the Tuscan garden, had cocktail hour out there and then the reception in the Great Hall. We took pictures on the grounds prior to the ceremony. I truly believe this is the most hidden gem of a venue in New York and would recommend it to anyone. While we live in Manhattan, having our guests take the ferry over made for a fun experience (especially for out of towners). A good deal of our guests drove as well, which worked out great. We were quite worried based on some of the other reviews but Landmark turned this place around and eased any concerns. The venue staff did a phenomenal job ensuring everything was on track and aligned with our expectations. This was especially important as we did not book a day of coordinator separately. David (the maitre'd) and Jessica (bridal attendant) particularly stood out. The food was awesome (guests loved it). Having the cake included was a great plus as well. The staff were able to keep things moving perfectly the day of- very natural transitions throughout the evening (aka cocktail hour to reception). We were not rushed out at the end, and were able to calmly pack up and head out. Snug was also really helpful in some of their vendor recommendations.

lity issues or financial "screwing us over". There was an exception! Snug Harbor, our venue was amazing. ZERO problems. Not only were there no problems but everyone that worked with us from Snug Harbor helped to alleviate other problems. We worked with Patricia directly and she was incredible. INCREDIBLE. I cannot stress this enough. Just an example, she bought fans for all our guests and put them on the seats in case the weather was too hot outside. She put us first throughout the entire night. There was never a moment when she wasn't thinking about us and our guests and she was always there if we needed something. I cannot stress enough how amazing she was. Our personal attendants were also amazing. Sam and David, also catered to our every need and were insanely kind. So the staff was amazing, the process a breeze and the venue was stunning. I STRONGLY recommend Snug Harbor, like seriously, book it...just do it!

nues. We worked with Terra, who is such a wonderful and helpful person. She gave us a tour of Snug Harbor's different wedding locations, and helped us choose the one that fit us best. I probably emailed Terra dozens of emails with random questions, and she promptly answered all of them. I was very impressed, especially because other vendors I worked with were difficult to reach sometimes. But Terra was always available. She even recommended hotels, flower vendors and photographers. On the day of the wedding (June 2016), the entire staff helped everything run smoothly and perfectly. We wanted an outdoor wedding in the White Garden, but it happened to rain. They still set up chairs outside (just in case!) but also set up chairs inside the beautiful Upper Great Hall, where we had the ceremony. We did a Sunday brunch, and the food following the ceremony was amazing. So was the Palermo's bakery cake. The acoustics (we had a live band) were great, and there was lots of room for dancing. The bridal attendant helped me so much. She got me food and brought over coffee, wine, wedding cake, etc. She also helped me find all of my belongings as the wedding wrapped up. I don't know what I would have done without her! We had such a great experience with Snug Harbor. I would highly recommend this venue to other couples.

lieve we were on Staten Island. Terra and her team were extremely professional. We are so grateful to her and her entire team. They made the day stress free! Terra coordinated seamlessly with all of our vendors. We never had to hear a peep! As usual, as the bride I didn't really eat much- but what I did get was delicious! Our guests raved about the food. We have an extended cocktail reception. The guests loved all the station options- especially the Asian stir fry! So if you are looking for a beautiful venue, with an experienced staff and great food options look no further than Snug Harbor!

operators in our area, had a garden property. We were speechless when we visited the property. Snug Harbor’s Chinese Scholar Gardens, formal gardens and lush landscaping immediately transport you out of the commotion of the busy surroundings and into a special, peaceful and intimate oasis. We fell in love immediately and booked the venue as quickly as we could! My husband and I can’t say enough positive things about the events team at Celebrate at Snug Harbor, specifically Terra Hudson, our Snug Harbor designated event coordinator. Terra’s years of experience in wedding production are evident in her calm, knowledgeable, detailed and reassuring manor. Whenever we presented a question or concern, Terra would provide a thoughtful response and solution to meet our requests. Despite her busy schedule, Terra would always find time to meet and left no stone left unturned in the planning process. On our wedding day, everything was executed to perfection. From our decorations and table settings to the accommodating staff, delicious food and refreshing cocktails, the Snug Harbor team truly exceeded expectations and made our dream into a reality. There was a surplus of delicious and diverse food for all preferences. The bar was well prepared for the demands of our hot (87 degree) day, and ended the night with a homerun “Adult Milkshake Bar.” Highly recommend! The team at Snug Harbor made our wedding planning process stress free and facilitated an unforgettable evening for us and our guests. We hope that others will discover this special place!

ally couldn't imagine our wedding anywhere else after seeing the space. We worked with Terra throughout the process, and while there were certainly little things that frustrated me -- like typos in the contract -- it was all minor in the grand scheme of things. The reception food options were delicious and the cocktail hour food was overabundant. The bridal suite was also the perfect place for my bridesmaids and me to get ready on the big day. We had our ceremony in front of about 150 people in the Great Hall before going downstairs to cocktail hour. We then returned upstairs for the reception, and the space had been flipped impeccably. The grounds made for a beautiful backdrop for photos, and even though it was a brisk November day, everything was picture-perfect. Thanks to Terra and her staff, my husband and I were completely unaware of the minor hiccups that were bound to arise throughout the night. We would highly recommend an event at Snug Harbor!

the wedding (even when I was emailing her a year before). In addition, Terra was flexible and allowed us to select different parts of the park and design our wedding as we saw fit. On the day of, I was given a personal attendant (Gabby) who took care of every detail of the wedding. Not only did Gabby take care of my husband and I throughout the ceremony, cocktail hour and reception, but she also took care of any hiccups or details that required attention. She was patient, accommodating and saved the day! Another huge plus was the food. Our guests could not stop raving about how wonderful the food was. Oveok care of any hiccups or details that required attention. She was patient, accommodating and saved the day! Another huge plus was the food. Our guests could not stop raving about how wonderful the food was. Overall, Snug Harbor is a venue that's perfect for you if you're looking for an outdoor wedding that's original and enchanting. We were very happy with the outcome and highly recommend Snug Harbor for your future wedding!rall, Snug Harbor is a venue that's perfect for you if you're looking for an outdoor wedding that's original and enchanting. We were very happy with the outcome and highly recommend Snug Harbor for your future wedding!

of our concerns were put to rest through communication with Snug Harbor staff over the countless visits we made to the facility. Patricia and staff were friendly and understanding of our needs and had a good vision for what they needed to do to make the reception hall even better then the natural beauty it already has had for centuries. Day of: Rain or shine, the natural beauty of Snug Harbor is unmatched. The photo opportunities in the park are endless, which is one of the main factors that drew us to having our wedding here. Needles to say, the weather was perfect, and our time outdoors for photos/wedding ceremony in Tuscan garden and our cocktail hour were flawless. This is a public park, but we had no issue with non-guest interfering through out the day. The ceremony looked like it was straight out of a fairly tale. The cocktail outdoors was one of my personal favorites of the evening. The food throughout the night was nothing short of spectacular. The appetizers were unique and well received by the guest. The Great Hall is absolutely breathtaking. The acoustic are sub-par due to the high ceilings but with the speakers focused on the dance floor, the music sounded great where it was needed. Once again the food was talked about by all of the guest. Kudos to the chef, it is not easy to cook for 230 guest without knowing what they wanted days in advance. Also it must be said that the bridal attendant, Samantha, did a great job. Conclusion: I would highly recommend Snug Harbor to anyone who is looking for a unique but naturally beauty wedding facility. The price is extremely fair and the food is spectacular. Most of our guest said this is one of the best weddings! Thanks for the memories Snug!!

(amazing bridal attendant - such a special person) and the staff enough. The menu selection is mouthwatering. The head chef is extremely talented! Thank you so much Celebrate at Snug Harbor - you guys are amazing.

in 3 months, and I was so fortunate to find Celebrate. They were responsive and friendly, and quickly set me up with an appointment to visit the venue. I had the pleasure of meeting Jeanne, the president of Landmark Hospitality (the company that runs Celebrate at Snug Harbor), and she was amazing. She took me under her wing, and worked with me to ensure that my wedding would be perfect. Jeanne knew the time crunch I was under, and was so thoughtful in pricing and planning. My event specialist was Terra, and she was wonderful. Terra was professional, warm, and made sure she answered any questions I had. She was patient and checked in frequently to gather important details she needed for the day of the wedding. The staff was Celebrate was also really great! Our bridal attendant paid attention our needs, and made sure that my husband and I had time to hydrate and eat during our wedding day. Our wedding was held inside the Great Hall, and it was absolutely perfect! The high ceilings, tall windows and neutral colors were picture perfect, and I loved the natural lighting that filled the entire room. Overall, Celebrate at Snug Harbor was the perfect wedding venue, and I would recommend it in a heartbeat.

ing about the food. I would highly recommend someone else to have their day here.

odate all of our needs and questions. The food was spectacular from the cocktail hour to the desserts, our guest are still raving about every aspect of our wedding!!

and we could not have been more pleased. Everything was perfect, and our guests told us again and again that it was the best wedding they had ever been to. I will certainly be recommending the establishment to any friends looking for the perfect place to hold a memorable party.

ony in the Tuscan Garden. It was raining on and off all day, and the staff allowed us to hold off on our decision as to whether we should move the ceremony indoors until the last possible moment. We took a chance and got very lucky. With such a limited amount of time to prepare, the facilities team was able to setup all the chairs, the maitre d' was able to coordinate all of our guests, and the bridal attendant was able to keep our minds at ease. Our cocktail hour and reception were held at Celebrate at Snug Harbor. The two halls are gorgeous (especially those high ceilings and large windows in the Upper Great Hall!). Everything looked fantastic. The tables were set beautifully, all staff members were extremely professional, and guests both young and old had a great time. For future brides/grooms that are going through the planning process (especially the worrywarts like us), I would really like to emphasize that our experience with Celebrate at Snug Harbor was fantastic because of how open and honest they were throughout the entire process. You'll see some good reviews and you'll see some bad reviews. What's great is that you don't have to worry about things getting swept under the rug. They are constantly reviewing the feedback they receive and really improving things based on it. We signed with them about a year and a half before our date, and through that time, we saw how much potential the venue has and how far they have come to achieve it.