Wow! Unsure of where to start!
Got married last summer and it was truly perfect. I was toying back and forth with wanting a “beach” type wedding, but I’ve always loved the energy a...nd excitement of the city. I thought getting married at the beach can be tricky with weather and when the sun goes down, it doesn’t really matter. But, the city sometimes has a cold feel to it. (I guess I wanted nature and glam!) Tough combo. BUT this venue is a hidden gem. It is on the water with the most spectacular view of the skyline and pretty sailboats. You still get that ocean breeze, pics by the water, not to mention an almost backyard feel right on the water for cocktail hour. You could even set up cornhole boards or bring in couches if you wanted to exaggerate that theme. And when nightfall hits, the lights of the city are gorgeous and it feels like the buildings are almost looking down at you. Basically, this place rocks rain or shine, trust me. PLEASE just take a visit and get some dinner sometime outside!
We got married outside (again, holy skyline!) and had the reception under the “tent”. This is not a tent though! It’s a really beautiful and recently renovated structure, that easily could be used in case of rain. It held my 200 guests comfortably. I also loved the front indoor room, which was a back-up if it rained for the ceremony. Windows are floor to ceiling, so you could still see that skyline. This room is also where we held our after party. Food and bar options until 1:30! This was also a must for us. Nothing worse than getting kicked out of a lobby or having guests scatter after a wedding. It’s steps away for guests! Before the wedding, guests can also hang out in the huge restaurant. On my way to take pictures with my bridesmaids, I saw them all having a blast!
Justine and Jane were so accommodating, kind, young, refreshing, and professional. My husband and I actually felt sad we wouldn’t be seeing them anymore! We worked with Justine through most of the planning, and then Jane who became our coordinator. We actually chose to go into meetings in person, when emailing to phone calls was an option, just do sit in the amazing restaurant and work with her. The day of Jane was on point! My father in law made it point to mention how on top of things she seemed, but again so accommodating. I felt zero stress about this venue and these people taking CARE OF US, including the concierge and wait staff!
I can’t emphasize enough how much my guests loved this venue. Many mentioned they couldn’t believe they had never been there. They also got to take some dynamite pictures with friends and family. Further, the actual space is somewhat localized. I didn’t have to worry about guests having or wanting to travel far from the dance floor.
Additional perks:
-the food tasting was a blast! (OH food and options were amazing of course, too!) With a blended family, I was also able to bring additional guests
-we took the ferry the night before from the hotel to Chart House (hotel helped charter a private ferry for us) just WOW
-we were able to park for free at the venue and shuttle over to the airport for our honeymoon
-when you become a Hyatt member (and depending on how much you spend on the wedding) you get a boatload of points. We ended up staying in Amsterdam at a Hyatt for 4 nights FOR FREE.
-pricing is fair! I looked at some other venues in the north shore that were about the same. With all of the perks of this hotel, it was a NO-BRAINER.