New York City's Best Kept Secret!
$17,800 starting price
101 to 150 guests
Sherwin Johnson
MANAGER
AWARD WINNER (1X)
Thanks to recommendations from couples on The Knot
Sunset Terrace at Chelsea Piers is an urban wedding venue located in New York City, NY. If you're seeking an intimate space to exchange your vows, this waterfront setting offers a breathtaking city skyline backdrop. The attentive staff will be there to oversee everything, making sure you and your guests are well looked after throughout the day.
Sunset Terrace at Chelsea Piers can accommodate events of various sizes, from romantic elopements to 150-person receptions. The main ballroom is located alongside the Hudson River, where passing sailboats and ocean liners bring a nautical element to the ambiance. The wraparound dock is made for one-of-a-kind photo sessions or ceremonies at sunset. In the interior, an industrial-style ceiling and light fixtures create the look and feel of a metropolitan loft. Floor-to-ceiling windows flood the space with natural light while offering panoramic views of the water. Flexible and spacious, the ballroom can be customized to suit your chosen seating arrangement. It is also accessible to the outdoor balcony where guests can chat together and soak up the scenery.
A variety of services is available at Sunset Terrace at Chelsea Piers to ensure your wedding experience runs seamlessly. An event planner will work with you during your journey to the altar, matching each detail to your preferences. They can also offer all-inclusive packages that include catering, setup and cleanup, rentals, and more. Catering options include hors d'oeuvres, buffets, entrees, and desserts. To help you find your ideal culinary combination, you can arrange a tasting session before your big day.
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Reception
$1,500
Reception
$1,500
Ceremony
$1,500
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- Couples usually spend $20,100
- Starting prices don't include service fees, taxes, gratuity, and rental fees.
- Guest count and seasonality may also affect prices. Peak season for this venue is Apr-Oct.
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Amenities
Covered Outdoors Space
Dressing Room
Handicap Accessible
Indoor Event Space
Liability Insurance
Outdoor Event Space
Reception Area
Wireless Internet
Ceremony Types
Civil Union
Commitment Ceremony
Elopement
Interfaith Ceremony
Non-Religious Ceremony
Religious Ceremony
Second Wedding
Vow Renewal Ceremony
Guest Capacity
Up to 150
Settings
Beach
Waterfront
Loft
Rooftop
Venue Service Offerings
Bar & Drinks
Cakes & Desserts
Destination Weddings
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- Sherwin JohnsonManagerI can't wait to let you know more about Sunset Terrace and work with you to create a seamless and memorable wedding day!
- Sherwin JohnsonManagerSherwin has been with Chelsea Piers for over 20 years. He is an expert in the Wedding business and is dedicated to making your wedding planning seamless and hassle-free all while bringing your amazing vision to life for your special day.
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Sunset Terrace at Chelsea Piers in New York City is highly praised by multiple reviewers for its stunning views of the Hudson River, industrial yet elegant ambiance, and exceptional service provided by Sherwin Johnson and the event team. Guests were impressed by the beautiful space, delicious food, and seamless coordination by the staff, particularly appreciating Sherwin's professionalism and responsiveness throughout the planning process. The venue offers a unique city wedding experience with a balance of character and elegance, making it a top choice for couples seeking an unforgettable and stress-free celebration.Review photos
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Jamie F
5.0
2/26/2024
When choosing a February in NY for our wedding weekend, we knew we wanted to incorporate the outdoors somehow, which meant we needed a great view with floor to ceiling windows. We wanted a minimalist vibe, with a room that spoke for itself and didn't need much to make it perfect. Sunset Terrace at Chelsea Piers was exactly that. The exposed piping with twinkle lights, the wooden floors, the garage door windows, and most of all, the gorgeous view along the Hudson. Sunset Terrace even delivered on the sunset, which made our ceremony all the more beautiful. While it was too cold to open the garage doors, our guests enjoyed spending time outside taking pictures on the wrap around terrace. The vibe was perfect.
Throughout the planning process, Sherwin Johnson and Jamie Wohl were rockstars. They were quick to answer all questions, offered feedback and suggestions, and understood all that we were looking for. Our wedding ended up being on the higher end guest wise of what the venue can accommodate, yet Sherwin worked with us to make sure that all of our guests would be comfortable. We were worried that the cocktail hour would feel crowded, or that our guests would have to wait too long for food or drinks, but none of those fears came true. Everything was perfect and a week later, our guests are still raving about the space, the views, the food, etc. Thank you to Sherwin, Jamie, and the whole Sunset Terrace team for making our winter in NYC wedding exactly what we had hoped for.
Sarah C
5.0
10/21/2023
Sunset Terrace at Chelsea Piers is truly a hidden gem. It had exactly what I was looking for in a venue: a cooler 'edgy' NYC feel, water views with outdoor access, an 'industrial' type space that didn't feel like a traditional ballroom but was also elegant enough to feel special.
Now let's talk about the value - the fact that the price of the venue includes Sherwin Johnson as your wedding coordinator is worth every penny. As a marketing and events professional myself, I was on the fence about spending on a wedding planner/ day-of coordinator and Sherwin reassured me that that would not be necessary. He was right. The white glove service I received from Sherwin and his team not only on the day of my wedding but in the months leading up to the date was invaluable. I felt confident in choosing this venue from the moment I met him at our first site visit. He answered every email, call and question right away and truly helped make the planning process less stressful from start to finish. I cannot say enough good things about Sherwin. He is professional, creative, thorough and will listen to all of your requests without making you feel judged, crazy or annoying. He is every brides DREAM coordinator. Trust me.
The food: Our guests are still talking about how amazing the food was. We opted for a non-traditional sit down dinner for our wedding and wanted more of a cocktail party vibe, and Creative Concepts delivered, and then some. They were able to work with us on some out-of-the-box options and enhancements like oyster shuckers and a live sushi bar who stayed on site for an extended period of time. The food was truly delicious and the presentation was immaculate.
I could go and on with this review and still could not find enough positive things to say about holding my wedding at the Sunset Terrace. If you are looking for an NYC venue that will leave your guests talking about how amazing your wedding was - book this place! Do not let the ice skating rink adjacency prevent you from holding your wedding here - It only adds to the magic.
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Nicole M
5.0
6/13/2023
If you’re looking for an intimate city wedding that’s elevated and gorgeous without breaking the bank, Sunset Terrace is the perfect choice. My wife and I recently got married here and could not have asked for a better experience. Sherwin, the event coordinator, made us feel like family for the two years we spent planning our wedding and our guests felt so taken care of by his team from start to finish.
When we first saw the venue, I’ll admit that I was a little concerned about the walk past the ice-skating rink. I was worried it wouldn’t seem elevated enough, but because Sunset Terrace met all our other requirements, I came around. On our wedding day, it was so clear from the feedback of our guests that they enjoyed the bit of character added by the walk past the Sky Rink and other things going on in the building. The comment we got most was – “It just felt very New York.” Our guests meant this positively. Sunset Terrace strikes a balance of being elevated and elegant without being “bougie” or taking itself too seriously (which can be tough to find in the city.)
On top of that, you can’t go wrong, no matter what the weather has in store. The views at Sunset Terrace are stunning and with the indoor/outdoor option, it’s not possible for rain, fog, or clouds to ruin your day. We got to see the venue several times throughout the changing seasons, and it never stopped being gorgeous.
Sherwin and his team made us feel so loved and welcome, especially as a queer couple. Sherwin always asked us how we wanted to do things, never making assumptions based on unconscious biases. During our cocktail hour, he had plates of hors d’oeuvres made for us and hid us away from our guests just so we could quickly eat in peace. On the subject of food, our guests raved about it. We went with a buffet-style meal based on Sherwin’s recommendation, and it did not disappoint. We got way more bang for our buck and our guests got to enjoy several different options as opposed to one fixed plate. We also received so much positive feedback about the waitstaff and bartenders. Everyone said they were so kind, generous, and efficient.
We cannot recommend Sunset Terrace enough and are SO thrilled with our choice to get married here!
Cristina A
5.0
1/10/2022
There's plenty of venues to choose from in Manhattan but none compare to Sunset Terrace! We booked this venue back in 2019 but because of the pandemic we postponed our wedding. They were incredibly flexible with moving our date and accommodating anything we might need including accommodating food allergies. Not only does this venue offer stunning views and amazing food but the staff is incredibly kind and professional. Every individual we've had the pleasure of working with at Sunset Terrace was so knowledgeable and helpful. They handled everything from seating, to linens, to food and drinks. This made wedding planning so much easier because we didn't have to hire many vendors. Day of coordination was amazing and kept us stress free. We were able to enjoy our day safely with our loved ones.
If you are on the fence about choosing Sunset Terrace because of the ice rink nearby I can promise you that no one will even remember it once they pass through the doors. We had our wedding in December and all of our guests are still telling us how much fun they had, how beautiful everything was, and how much they loved the food!
If you're looking for stunning views, prime location, delicious food, professional and kind staff have your wedding at Sunset Terrace!
eliza n
5.0
11/21/2021
When my partner and I were initially looking for venues to get married, we knew it had to be in Manhattan since we are both natives to the borough. Aside from that we weren't really sure what we were looking for but when we saw Sunset Terrace at Chelsea Piers we knew we found a perfect match.
The physical venue is hard to beat with stunning views of the Hudson River, plenty of getting ready room, onsite parking, and a huge ceremony/reception space. The space marries industrial vibes while remaining whimsical and romantic with the views.
The staff we worked with were responsive, creative, and patient. Other venues we spoke with started with a list of don'ts-- no candles indoors, no live music, etc. At Chelsea Piers, they said, "tell us what you want and we'll do what we can to make it happen." They coordinated with our other vendors seamlessly.
Our main priority was making sure our guests had a memorable time and two weeks later, we're still receiving glowing feedback about how much fun they had, how tasty and unique the food was, and how stunning everything looked.
11/10 would recommend this space for any wedding.
Full disclosure if you do choose this as your venue:
-The space is directly next to an ice hockey rink, so if you plan to get ready on site, bring layers!
-Since it is an indoor NYC venue, they require all attendees to be fully vaccinated (woohoo!)
-Prepare for the best day of your life!
T J
5.0
10/02/2021
The Sunset Terrace team made our wedding day completely wonderful.
They supported us during planning and kept the day running like clockwork. It is a perfect all in one service venue, no worrying about finding tons and tons of vendors for every little piece of the day, they've got it handled. And for the few vendors you will need to find (photographer, DJ, florist) they've got recommendations!
As a former event planner knowing that the Sunset Terrace team had everything so well in hand made the day so so much better for me. Recommend this venue to anyone looking for an off beat NYC venue with a killer view.
Angelica A
5.0
12/31/2019
Sunset Terrace has a great view of the Hudson River. Our guests enjoyed the veranda and open feel. Our guests raved about the food and drink. Sunset's bartenders were excellent. We provided them two recipes for signature drinks and they had no problem making them for us. They work seamlessly with their caterer Neuman's who was also excellent. Our contact Jennifer was available to meet with us a few times before the wedding for tours and planning meetings. She knows the space very well and has great ideas, but still helped us achieve our unique vision. We self-decorated the space and whole staff there was very accommodating and flexible in scheduling drop off and pick up of the materials. It was the perfect space for our wedding.
Erin B
5.0
10/26/2019
We were so happy we chose this venue! It looked more beautiful on our wedding day than I could have imagined. At sunset this venue is truly gorgeous. The food from Neuman's Kitchen was delicious. Jennifer and the team at Sunset Terrace are probably the best part of the package as they were so helpful every step of the way. Jennifer went above and beyond to make sure everything was just as we wanted it! We are so grateful to her and the rest of the venue staff for making our day so perfect!
Brandon D
5.0
10/23/2019
Ok, y’all. GET. MARRIED. HERE. They are so accommodating, Jennifer (and everyone really) is incredible and you really do feel that it’s a special day.
It’s also baffling that it’s one of the more affordable venues in the city. It’s unreal beautiful.
Jocelyn T
5.0
10/15/2019
I cannot say enough great things about our experience with Sunset Terrace. From the jump, Jennifer and her team were responsive, friendly, informative, and supportive. Throughout out 1.5 year+ engagement, all of our queries and concerns were addressed promptly and considerately. The day itself was choreographed so perfectly that I didn't have to think about a single logistical thing. The space--stunning. The food--delicious. The bar--flowing with abandon. Thank you Jennifer and team for all your hard work; we'll remember it forever.
response 10/23/2019
Hi Jocelyn - Thank you so much for the kind words! We are thrilled to have been a part of ...
yours & Kyle's special day! Best wishes XO
Jeff F
5.0
4/29/2019
Sunset Terrace was the perfect venue for our ceremony and reception. From the moment we walked in for our initial venue tour we were sold, and we never ceased to be amazed through the entire process. Jennifer, our event coordinator, was incredible. She responded quickly to emails, hopped on the phone, and was always available if we wanted to stop by the venue to discuss details. She coordinated the catering, the table linens, the floor plans, the bar (including signature cocktails), EVERYTHING. We were able to make this wedding our own, and we are so grateful for that.
The venue itself is phenomenal. Three walls are pure windows with views of the Hudson, and the main wall of windows are garage doors that open up onto the deck. We were fortunate to have a beautiful spring day, and the windows stayed open the entire night! The name of the venue is very appropriate, because the sunset DELIVERED. We timed our first dance with the sunset, and it made the moment even more magical.
Getting to the venue is a little weird because you have to walk around the ice skating rink, but it is absolutely worth it - you walk into an oasis and completely forget where you just were.
I seriously cannot say enough good things about Sunset Terrace. Load-in and load-out of our supplies were seamless, the decorations we provided were placed tastefully and thoughtfully, the ceremony was flipped to the reception in record time, and everything was just perfect. And while it wasn't the least expensive option that we considered, it was still within our budget, and was worth every single penny. Highly recommend!
response 10/23/2019
Hi Jeff - We are so happy to hear that your special day lived up to your expectations! It ...
was amazing to work with you and Joey over the last year and we are wishing you both a lifetime of love and happiness!
Ke J
5.0
11/05/2018
Jennifer if the BEST. My husband and I got married at Chelsea Piers in early November of 2018. Jennifer and the team at Chelsea Piers did an AMAZING job keeping us on track for the big day! Jennifer was so helpful in answering all our questions and planning out the big day to the minute! The wedding and reception went by so smoothly. All our guests raved about the food from Neuman's Kitchen, the venue's exclusive caterer! Jennifer also has a list of preferred vendors and we chose to go with one of the DJs and florists she recommended and we are so glad we did! It is very helpful for the vendors to know and have worked with the wedding venue in the past because it helps reduce the coordination we had to do on our own. We cannot recommend Jennifer and Chelsea Piers at Sunset Terrace enough!
response 11/15/2018
Congrats Ke! Thank you so much for sharing your feedback. We are so happy that you and Ben...
were able to enjoy your special night!
Natalie Z
5.0
10/25/2018
I was so nervous when we started looking for a venue. I frequently came in contact when reading reviews, with brides raving about a place and then their guests reviews saying the opposite or vice versa. I also saw a lot of reviews of people who may have liked their venue but had major issues with coordinators and maitre’d’s. That on top of wanting a unique and yet affordable venue, I knew this was going to be a mission.
What everyone says is true, when you walk into Sunset Terrace you’re a little confused for a second even with the signs all around you telling you you’re in the right place, but the second those doors open and you see the gorgeous venue, you’re like okay that was pretty cool and this venue is absolutely stunning. We were pretty much sold when we walked in. Then we met Jennifer. Through out planning this wedding and meeting with countless vendors, I have not met a kinder, more reliable and honest vendor. The fact that we had her as our point person every single step of the way made this process ten times easier. My now husband and I adored her and knew immediately after meeting with her we wanted to secure the date. She didn’t just offer advice, cost cutting solutions, support and expert coordination through out this process but she 110% delivered on the day of. Jennifer and the venue absolutely made the best night of my life exactly how I pictured it. It wasn’t just my husband and I who were blown away but the guests just couldn’t believe the views and set up as well. Their caterer Nuemans Kitchen was just as pleasurable to work with as the venue. The food was amazing and all through the night they catered to us making sure we always had enough food and a drink in our hands. I honestly still can’t believe we were able to have the wedding we wanted in manhattan for such an affordable price. Thank you so much Sunset Terrace for everything!!!
response 11/05/2018
Thanks so much Natalie! We are so happy that Sunset Terrace was a part of your special day...
. We wish you, Sean, Travis & Maddie all of the happiness in the world!
Mike L
5.0
10/16/2018
Five stars for both the venue (no one can believe it exists, first of all, and gee golly those views) and, especially, for Jennifer Walsh, who was beyond stellar. I like to think we were low-maintenance, but let's face it, we probably fired like a hundred emails at her. Some phone calls, too. And she was never less than prompt (super prompt!) in replying, and never less than a hundred percent professional when she did. And then of course there was the night of, which she managed with killer aplomb even when, for example, my best man and I lined up on the wrong side. Oops. Anyway, it turned out to be a great wedding, and that's pretty much all due to Jennifer. 10/10, would get married under her supervision again. Er, what am I saying?
response 10/17/2018
Hi Mike! Thanks so much for the great review! We are so glad that Jennifer & Sunset Terrac...
e made the planning process enjoyable for you and your wife! Best Wishes!
Jenna & Jessica A
5.0
9/30/2018
A+ all around. This venue had everything my wife and I were looking for - NYC, gorgeous views, mix of city/urban feel with water views and stunning sunset. If you’re looking for something a little bit out of the ordinary with a ton of character, this is an excellent choice.
Jennifer, the event manager, is an absolute dream. She made our day run so smoothly - so thoughtful, informative, excellent communication (with us, bridal parties, vendors, etc.) that our day was relieved of any stress. So helpful in recommending other vendors as well. Working with Jennifer, you don’t need a wedding planner. She honestly deserves more than 5 stars. Exceptional.
Neumans Kitchen (the catering company through this venue) is fantastic. Great food, great options.
We HIGHLY recommend.
response 10/16/2018
Hi Jenna & Jessica - Thanks for the very kind words! We are so happy that your experience ...
at Sunset Terrace was so positive and that we were able to be a part of your special day! We are glad that your experience working with Jennifer & the Sunset Terrace team was enjoyable and wish you all of the best! :)
Doni J
5.0
9/14/2018
Our wedding was absolutely amazing! Sunset Terrace is a really unique, cool and beautiful venue. Jennifer is a wedding guru and helped my husband and I throughout each step of the planning process. Truly, she is incredible and so is Dillion who coordinated from start to finish, exactly how we planned. The staff was friendly and thoughtful and we felt so at ease and relaxed. Our guests could not stop complimenting us on the venue and the incredible view of the Hudson at sunset. We had a blast at our own wedding thanks to the superb service and dedicated staff.
response 10/16/2018
Thanks so much Doni! We are so glad that you and Matt chose Sunset Terrace and we loved be...
ing a part of your modern NYC wedding! Best wishes!
Robyn F
5.0
8/19/2018
We could not have envisioned a more perfect wedding day, executed perfectly by the staff of Sunset Terrace and catering team from Neuman's Kitchen. Jennifer Walsh was our point person from the very beginning, and as a Type A Control Freak type of bride, I can say that I felt comfortable knowing Jennifer was in charge. She was extremely responsive from the first interaction to the end of the wedding itself, and she has an incredible attention to detail and warm way about her. It was like getting a wedding planner included in the price for the venue -- which, it should be mentioned, is wildly reasonable for Manhattan venue prices. We could not be more thrilled with the service and execution of every part of our wedding thanks to Sunset Terrace!
response 08/20/2018
Thanks for the very kind words! We are so happy that your experience at Sunset Terrace was...
so positive and that we were able to be a part of your special day! A big 'THANK YOU & Congrats' from Jennifer and the Sunset Terrace team!
Caitlin E
5.0
7/29/2018
We chose Sunset Terrace as the venue for our Saturday evening wedding in July, and I honestly do not have enough good things to say about the venue and incredible staff at Chelsea Piers. We had the pleasure of working with Sherwin, who really helped us in planning and executing the vision for our day. He offered us incredibly valuable advice based on his many years of expertise that helped us plan a terrific event. On the day of, our guests could not stop gushing about how much they loved the gorgeous views overlooking the Hudson. We also had a wonderful experience with the caterer, Neuman's Kitchen, who gave us A+ treatment from the time of our tasting to the day of. The staff executed the day perfectly and many of our guests said the food was the best they had ever had at a wedding! All in all, I could not recommend Sunset Terrace at Chelsea Piers enough!
response 08/20/2018
Thanks so much Caitlin! We are so glad that you enjoyed your experience working with Sherw...
in and our Sunset Terrace team. We are honored that you chose to celebrate your special day with us!
Eunbi K
5.0
4/01/2018
My husband and I had the perfect wedding at Sunset Terrace at Chelsea Piers. Our coordinator Jennifer Walsh and the staff were phenomenal. They took excellent care of us on the day of the wedding but also for many months leading up to it. Jennifer answered all our questions promptly, and she was a lot of fun to work with. We were so impressed with all the details that they took care of. All the small details that I had worried about were taken care of with ease and professionalism. We didn't have to worry about anything and were able to just enjoy our day. Our guests LOVED the beautiful views of the venue and were taken care of beautifully. Our vendors all worked seamlessly with Jennifer. The food was great! We received so many compliments on the hor d'oeuvres. It all went without a hitch, and we are so grateful. This was the best decision we made for our wedding.
response 08/20/2018
Hi Eunbi! Thanks so much for the lovely review. We are so happy to have been a part of you...
r special day and wish you many years of happiness with Austin!
Mickele H
5.0
11/02/2017
Chelsea Piers was the perfect venue. The staff is so accommodating and wonderful to work with. The guests had a fabulous time and said it was the best wedding they’ve been to!! They also made sure the bride and groom were well fed throughout the evening. Everything went seamlessly and the view is stellar. Couldn’t be happier!
Andrew R
5.0
10/25/2017
Sunset Terrace offers a stunning view at a perfect wedding venue, with an impeccable staff to top it off!
My wife and I had people coming up to us all day and night to say how amazing the view/venue were. We held our ceremony around 6:30pm (late August) and Sunset Terrace really lived up to the name: we were bathed in beautiful setting sunlight as we exchanged vows and kicked off our reception (conveniently located at the same spot). We comfortably fit about 110 guests with plenty of room for dancing later on. From a logistics standpoint, Chelsea Piers itself is readily accessible from all over NYC and the Sunset Terrace is just up one flight of stairs with elevator access as well. Moreover, it's situated steps from a park with a working carousel that served as a central point for some more great photos with family and loved ones. To really get a sense of the place, check out some photos from photographers on The Knot who have shot weddings there - simply beautiful.
Aside from the natural allure of the venue, I'd be remiss if I failed to mention the amazing staff that helped make our day so special! Jennifer and Dillon worked with us from day one to get a sense of what we wanted our ceremony and reception to look like, and helped us make our ideas reality. Even at the outset, my wife and I had that feeling one gets when you know you're working with professionals: Jennifer and her team have handled countless weddings and were able to suggest ideas or options we hadn't even thought of, but couldn't do without once we saw them. This peace of mind was invaluable, especially because we didn't use a wedding planner (though Jennifer was as adept as any planner). Finally, Jennifer arranged an excellent tasting for us with Neuman's Kitchen, the exclusive caterer for the venue that provided delicious passed hors d'oeuvres and a buffet/carving station that didn't disappoint! All of this at a very reasonable price relative to a number of other NYC venues we considered.
Bottom Line: A beautiful view, excellent accommodations, and an amazing staff make Sunset Terrace at Chelsea Piers a perfect pick for any couple looking in the area!
Katherine H
5.0
10/07/2017
I can't say enough good things about Sunset Terrace at Chelsea Piers and Jennifer Walsh, who was our coordinator there. We were a little nervous to book the venue for our August wedding reception because it doesn't have air conditioning. But we ended up with a gorgeous sunny day that was a perfect temperature as the sun went down. Our guests were out on the terrace all night enjoying the view and breeze on the water, and we got so many comments on what a great location it was. Also, the food, from Neumann's catering, was really outstanding -- we received tons of compliments on that as well. It's extremely affordable compared with the other NYC venues that we looked at, and having the catering included and knowing up front what the total cost would be was a big plus. Jennifer was friendly, straightforward about everything, highly responsive to all our questions, and laid back but extremely on it with all the details. Really everything on the day went perfectly!
Aoife C
5.0
9/19/2017
Great venue! We planned this wedding quickly with very low stress. The food was great, the staff was so helpful. The space itself is very cool, our family and friends really enjoyed the view. Sherwin was amazing. He was our wedding sherpa every step of the way. I wouldn't change a thing. Thank you!
Virginia M
5.0
9/17/2017
We worked with Jennifer Walsh at the Sunset Terrace and she was phenomenal. From start to finish (over the last year and a half), she provided quick, helpful responses over both email and phone and was super accommodating. We were constantly blown away and impressed. The Sunset Terrace itself is a beautiful and extremely affordable venue for the city and we were really grateful with how much they were able to provide for us with regard to decor, set-up/break-down, and catering. The food is from Neuman's Kitchen and it was unreal, as were the cocktails. They even made special changes just for us based on our requests. Jennifer is experienced with creating detailed itineraries for the day and knew what would "flow" best for the evening. She also provided us with helpful recommendations for other vendors to use and reassured us when we were hit with the unexpected (e.g., knowing which vendors tend to be more creative/less detail oriented but not to be worried about that). I have nothing but wonderful things to say about her and the venue in general.
Allison S
5.0
9/02/2017
Sunset Terrace is a hidden gem! We just held our wedding reception there and had such a beautiful day. It exceeded our already high expectations. Where else can you have an event on the Hudson River that is fully covered but also allows for open-air and your guests to enjoy a terrace? It feels like such an escape in the middle of Manhattan.
Beyond the beautiful ambiance, we couldn't have asked for better staff and customer service. Sherwin was so responsive and proactive and worked extremely well with all of our vendors. He was a great partner throughout the process and made himself available for walk-throughs and as questions arose. On the day of our wedding, the whole staff was professional and helped meet all of our guests' needs. We recommend Sunset Terrace without any reservation!
Ginger S
5.0
8/09/2017
Our daughter 's wedding here was amazing and so beautiful!!! We can't stop thinking about it!! Sherwin and his staff were completely wonderful!! The food was fabulous and those views!!!!! Thank you Sherwin for making everything perfect!!! The best!!!
Alina W
5.0
6/27/2017
We got married at the Sunset Terrace on the first weekend of June. I can't say enough good things about the staff here, they helped us out every step of the way. At times we felt lost during the wedding planning process but working directly with Sherwin Johnson was a blessing, he helped us out with EVERYTHING, made great suggestions, followed up on everything, always returned my calls and e-mails, was extremely pleasant and on the day of the wedding he was always there, making sure we had drinks and food and also making sure that things ran smooth and according to schedule. I would not have been able to enjoy my wedding if it wasn't for him. Thanks again!
Jenn H
5.0
6/25/2017
We got married at Sunset Terrace in early June and it was PERFECT!!! Everyone loved the views, the warm breeze, and the sunset on the river. Our guests were super impressed and we had an amazing night.
Sherwin goes above and beyond. He and the entire team there ensured that everything went completely smoothly. In the lead up to and the day of, Sherwin helped us ensure every detail was accounted for so we could thoroughly enjoy our big day! He even made sure we ate amidst all the activity! We can not recommend him and the Sunset Terrace highly enough!!!
The Sunset Terrace is the perfect blend of beautiful, professional, and affordable. We are so, so grateful we found it and had our wedding there!
Lindsay D
5.0
6/01/2017
I cannot sing my undying love for this venue loudly enough. The venue is absolutely stunning — we had a May wedding here and the balcony was open and perfect. Our guests absolutely loved the incredible view of the Hudson and the light breeze they got to enjoy in the terrace. Sunsets here truly are magnificent. What’s more, this is probably the most affordable/best value wedding venue in Manhattan. We were stunned by how reasonable the prices are here. We expect they are a little deflated because the entrance is not especially glamorous — you have to walk by the ice rink and its locker room to get here — but no one in our wedding seemed to mind and some of our guests thought it was pretty cool! But once you get inside the terrace, you literally cannot tell that there is an ice rink right next door. We had the absolute best experience working with Jennifer, the wedding coordinator at Chelsea Piers. Seriously, she is probably the best part about the venue. Not only did she seamlessly coordinate the setup of all of our vendors day-of, answer my incessant e-mails with detailed questions promptly and with a smile, but she also heroically tracked down the bakery I asked to provide cupcakes when half of the delivered cupcakes arrived overturned and completely ruined, single-handedly salvaging the cupcakes and securing new ones last-minute as replacement! She is terrifically reliable and I would not trust anyone else with my event. Last, Neuman’s Kitchen provides the catering and they are great. Several guests commented on how good the food was. It was so easy to set up a tasting and work with them without any of the hassle of coordinating an outside caterer. I have a few friends considering getting married in NYC and I have been trying to persuade all of them to use Sunset Terrace — I simply do not believe there is a better value in Manhattan!
Rachel S
5.0
5/15/2017
Wow! My husband and I and our family and friends were so impressed with the Sunset Terrace at Chelsea Piers. The venue is incredibly beautiful and Sherwin was always very quick to respond to emails/phone calls, and just very on top of everything leading up to the day and day of. We can't say enough wonderful things about the venue and working with Sherwin. The food was absolutely delicious! We had a buffet dinner for about 95 and it was perfect! We were married April 21, had the garage doors down for the ceremony as it was a little to chilly outside for that time, but it felt fantastic to have them open by the dance floor as the night went on! My husband played hockey for many years, and half of the guests were visiting from Sweden, so they thought it was so cool to walk by the hockey arena as you entered the venue space. You will not be disappointed in selecting this venue as your wedding venue - it was truly wonderful from the planning process all the way until the end of the night! Thank you Sherwin and the Chelsea Piers team! I had the wedding of my dreams!!!
Bobbi C
5.0
10/24/2016
We had our ceremony and reception. I couldn't ask for anything better. The staff and caterers (neuman's kitchen) were so amazing.
Larissa P
5.0
4/27/2016
My Wife and I just got married here last month and we both can't say enough nice things about the Venue, staff and overall experience! The cost for booking is EXTREMELY affordable for a NYC wedding, especially if you're looking for a nice venue on a strict budget.
First off, the venue is BEAUTIFUL. Especially at Sunset. They have giant garage-style glass windows that roll back into the ceiling and are perfect for a warm night and show off the AMAZING view. Yes, you do have to walk past an ice rink (which will most likely have people playing) to get to the venue, but it is 100% worth it. Once you're in the space, you can't hear them playing nor can you see the rink. The space is perfect for a smaller/medium small wedding like we had. I think the max is about 120 people and we ended up having 80 or so. The decoration and lighting you'll need is minimal as they have rustic built in lighting. It's very cute and cozy as is. Not to mention that table cloths/napkins/settings and even votives are provided by the venue and they have tons of options.
Neuman's Catering is the venue's caterer and their food is delicious. Not only did we think so, but our guests raved about the food and cocktails hour apps. Diane was wonderful to work with and very accommodating when it came to food allergies and serving preferences. You really can't go wrong with anything on the menu, exceptional for "wedding food".
Last, but certainly not least, the staff at Sunset Terrace is absolutely phenomenal. They literally made our wedding and were flawless from day one. Jennifer Walsh and Jessica D'Aiuto were our venue contacts and not only are the both lovely, personable and fun people, but they worked extremely hard for us and did an amazing job. I am a very particular, organized and detail oriented individual (as is my wife) and Jennifer and Jessica blew our minds with how on top of EVERYTHING they were, while still being personable and not wanting to kill us.
If you're looking for a nice venue for an affordable price, you will not find anything better in Manhattan, Brooklyn, New Jersey or the immediate surrounding area. Trust me, we've looked. Plus, you can't beat having the Statue of Liberty in view of your venue.
Can't recommend them enough!!!!
Katie F
5.0
7/09/2015
The venue itself is great! It's right on the water with a wrap around porch, so it has gorgeous views and also feels like you're outside without the risk of rain ruining everything. The space is very versatile and can be decorated in any number of ways to personalize your event.
Our coordinator, Jennifer, was amazing and answered all of our questions. She was very professional and sweet and helped put our mind at ease with all of our questions and concerns. The staff was great at serving, setting up, cleaning up and keeping things that we wanted couldn't take home that night. No one was ever waiting too long for a drink, and no one went hungry. The timing for everything the day of was also coordinated very smoothly and went off without a hitch.
The food was amazing, but we used 'wichcraft which Sunset Terrace will no longer have a contract with in the future, so I can't speak to their new exclusive caterer, Newman's. 'wichcraft was great though, and we were able to do our tasting a year in advance to help us decide which venue to pick. The food certainly helped win us over.
The entire day turned out perfectly, and I couldn't have asked for more!
Megan V
5.0
12/04/2014
I just had my wedding at the Sunset Terrace at Chelsea Piers and I would HIGHLY recommend this venue to anyone looking to host a NYC wedding that won't break the bank.
This is the ONLY venue we could find that did not charge us a space rental fee in addition to a per head charge. With your booking you also get the help of an on-site coordinator who will help you leading up to the event and throughout the party. Our coordinator was great getting the decor all set up. However, we opted to save money by not having an MC and leaning our coordinator and DJ to help keep track of announcements/ scheduling. This worked to some degree however we did end up missing the bouquet toss and had a tiny bit of trouble organizing our exit. But overall, everyone was great.
They let you decorate the space however you'd like and their staff will put up whatever decorations you ask. They've very flexible and work with your vision. (Just be warned, if you want to add twinkle lights to the ceiling or anything other than paper lanterns on the ceiling that would require someone stepping on a ladder, you will have to pay an extra vendor to do it for safety reasons.)
You do need to use 'Wichcraft as your caterer. The food is good, surprisingly not sandwiches like you'd think. Instead it's traditional wedding food. We went with sea bass, seasonal veggies, short rib, and potatoes au gratin, salad and some desserts. The potatoes were the star. Get the potatoes.
The skyline water view from the sunset terrace is great. Our guests loved taking pictures of themselves outside as they enjoyed cocktails and waited for us to enter. This was also a great spot to quickly cool off from dancing.
The bar staff was very friendly and lined up tons of cups of water when people got hot and sweaty from dancing.
$127 per guest included: buffet style meal with 2 mains, 2 sides, 1 salad, 2 desserts, 3 apps, open bar of wine and beer all fees and taxes are also included in that price
Please note, this was their lighter plan, you can bulk things up to more mains, more sides and liqueur if you wish!
Zoe M
5.0
6/25/2014
Chelsea Piers provided us with the most amazing experience for our wedding. From the time we first contacted them to inquire about having our wedding there to the follow up after the wedding. They were extremely responsive, organized, flexible and professional, as well as being so pleasant to work with. The space itself is beautiful, with amazing views of the Hudson all the way down to the Statue of Liberty on clear days. The food was provided by Jason's Catering and was also amazing, and all of our guests commented on how good it was. All of the staff helped everything run smoothly and the entire day seemed effortless. A special thanks to our coordinator, Sherwin, who kept the night completely organized, ensured that we were completely taken care of and made everything run perfectly. It truly felt as though we had our own wedding planner for the day. Our guests have continued to comment and how wonderful the space, staff and food all were and were amazed that this place exists in New York. I would definitely recommend this venue to everyone!
Cindy H
5.0
12/23/2013
About the service - Sherwin and Jennifer helped lay out the process with us when we first met. Throughout the entire planning they were both very responsive and answered my plethora of questions. They were very attentive and practical with their advice and I 100% appreciated it since I was keeping to a budget and not having hired a wedding consultant or coordinator, it's good to have professionals keep you accountable for your decisions. I had some personal touches I wanted to include and they were so helpful with their ideas and suggestions. Professionalism was beautifully demonstrated when my wedding cake never arrived - LONG story - but Sherwin was very professional handling the situation. Though he offered to have one of his guys find another, we decided we had enough desserts being brought in that it would be fine without. Our guests never even knew.
About the venue - This venue was the perfect setting for our wedding on 9/28/2013, reception only. This venue fit our needs because the catering was an affordable price per person, we were allowed to bring in food from outside vendors without cost, and the view spoke for itself. We were lucky to have beautiful weather and had all the doors open all night long. The entrance into the venue isn't great - it is a sports center, but you don't know once you're in. The smell of the hallways could use some work though - even if it means having someone run down the hall with febreeze.
About the food - Jason's Catering - I worked with Diane and we did a tasting and friends have told me to not expect the same at the wedding since it'll be mass produced... NOT TRUE! Their menu selection was so amazing, we ended up adding to the cocktail and dinner menu. We requested a mini grilled cheese and over the summer they ended up adding it to the menu! All our guests raved about the cocktail hour and the entrees served. We did buffet style with a carving station because there are guests who want more than one serving and others who only want 1/2 a serving. Though it takes some time to get through the lines, in terms of meal satisfaction I think this worked the best. The mini grilled cheese and sliders were amazing. During dinner everyone LOVED the seared sesame seed crusted tuna and the BBQ steak. We had other desserts brought in from other vendors and coordinating with Sherwin and Diane was seamless. Make sure you run through everything with them ahead of time - we all wanted to make sure it wasn't going to impact other preparations for the night.
PROS - beautiful view, catering and service were great, coordinators excellent to work with, affordable
CONS - entrance to venue, lights above the dance floor don't dim they are either on or off
nancy h
5.0
5/27/2013
Sherwin was our guide through the process, from the food, to the flowers to the nearby hotel. You don't need a wedding planner with Sherwin by your side. He will recommend whatever and whomever you need and they are great. The food catered by Jason's was delicious, the flowers and decorations by City Iris were gorgeous and the nearby Hampton Inn was reasonable, newly redecorated and convenient.
Our guests raved about the wedding location, even in the rain. They liked walking by the ice rink. And the bride and groom loved all of it. If you don't want a room with a chandelier and want something tasteful and different, this is the place for you.
Sherwin and Jennifer went out of their way to be helpful, to meet at a convenient time and to walk me through things. They made it all easy and the wedding day was meaningful and wonderful.
Aja A
5.0
5/15/2012
It was wonderful!
Thank you Sunset Terrace!
Niko G
5.0
7/22/2011
I can't speak highly enough about Sunset Terrace or our contact Lauren McCourt.
The Space:
Our guests our still talking about how incredible the venue was! The actual sunset there was worth every penny! It completely lives up to it's name and it was incredible!
Yes, you have to walk by an ice skating rink but 1) you don't notice it at all once you're in the space and 2) for our summer wedding it was a perfect place to cool off for any guests that needed it and 3) so what! :-)!
It was truly the most perfect setting for our wedding and reception and I am so grateful to the hubby for finding it. I couldn't be happier and I wouldn't have changed a thing!
Lauren:
From the first time we met her and through the big day Lauren was nothing but personable and professional. Emails were answered quickly and questions were never left open. We were more than relaxed and comfortable going into our big day knowing that everything was in her capable hands.
If anything went wrong on our day we have absolutely no idea! For us and our guests the ceremony and reception were flawless...perfect!
Lauren and the entire staff were incredible and we can not even begin to thank them enough for everything they did to ensure that we had the most perfect, amazing wedding!
S D
4.0
9/06/2010
The ONLY reason is it does not get five stars is because the pricing is a bit misleading. We thought the price they quoted was for BOTH food and drink. It is really for room and drink, food is additional. So, please do not count on spending less than $100 per person -- even if it is buffet.
We had an intimate wedding of 50. Everything was very well executed, Linda Bookbinder was our Event Coordinator and did a very solid job!
Forget us as the bride and groom our guests want us to have our anniversary party there! It was beautiful, people felt like that had been on a cruise. Another guest said she had never been to such a well executed event.
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