$22,700 starting price
251-300 guest capacity
This venue can host up to 300 guests
About this vendor
Harborside Elegance for the Modern Couple
The View at Battery Park is a wedding venue located in New York, New York. Located on the southern tip of Manhattan, this waterfront property features sweeping harbor views. Create wedding ceremonies and receptions that are casual and intimate or grand and upscale at this versatile venue. You and your guests can celebrate your nuptials in an elegant fashion, both indoors and outdoors.
Upon arriving at The View at Battery Park, you'll notice its location directly adjacent to the stunning Battery Park gardens and the whimsical SeaGlass Carousel. With magic already in the air, this waterfront property features two floors which allow unobstructed views of Ellis Island and the Statue of Liberty. Say 'I do' outdoors underneath a mature tree with the New York Harbor in the background. This romantic space is just one of a few alfresco spaces for your romantic ceremony. While you take advantage of the stunning photo opportunities, host a lively cocktail hour at their beer garden or in their elegant indoor space. Inside, you'll find a gorgeously renovated interior. Large windows provide floods of natural light during the day and a unique vantage point of the sunset as you settle in for the evening. This venue offers a plethora of spaces to host the wedding of your dreams whether it's casual and laid back or elegant and formal.
The View at Battery Park can host up to 300 guests for indoor, outdoor, or tented wedding ceremonies and receptions. This venue welcomes religious, non-religious, and interfaith ceremonies in addition to civil unions, commitment ceremonies, and more. A professional wedding planner will provide guidance throughout the coordination process for the flawless execution of your dream day. Masterpiece Caterers creates a customized menu, from delivering hors d'oeuvres to the wedding party and seated dinners to desserts and bar packages. They provide their own experienced servers and bar staff. Rental items, including tents, are also available. This gorgeous wedding venue provides a wide variety of amenities for a hassle-free planning experience and an event that will be remembered for a lifetime.
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Starting prices
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$1,000
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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-Nov.
Amenities + details
Ceremony Area
Dressing Room
Handicap Accessible
Indoor Event Space
Outdoor Event Space
Reception Area
Covered Outdoors Space
Liability Insurance
On-Site Accommodations
Wireless Internet
Ceremony Types
- Civil Union
- Commitment Ceremony
- Elopement
- Interfaith Ceremony
- Non-Religious Ceremony
- Religious Ceremony
Guest Capacity
- Up to 300
Settings
- Beach
- Waterfront
- Garden
- Industrial & Warehouse
- Park
- Restaurant
Venue Service Offerings
- Bar & Drinks
- Cakes & Desserts
- Food & Catering
- Planning
- Rentals & Equipment
- Tents
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My wife and I recently celebrated our wedding at The View at Battery Park, and it was truly a flawless experience from start to finish. As someone who has been in the hospitality industry for many years, I have very high standards, and I can confidently say that every expectation was not just met but exceeded.
The setting itself is beautiful, offering a perfect blend of elegance and charm that made our special day unforgettable. Our guests are still raving about how amazing everything was, and we couldn't agree more.
The food was outstanding—each dish was beautifully presented and absolutely delicious. Our guests kept coming up to us to rave about how much they enjoyed the meal. The service was equally impressive. The staff was attentive, professional, and made sure that every detail was taken care of. It was clear that they are not only experienced but also genuinely care about the experience they provide.
A special thank you to Nikki Rizzo, the catering manager, who was an absolute pleasure to work with. Her attention to detail, organization, and warm personality made the entire planning process stress-free. She went above and beyond to ensure that our day was perfect, and it absolutely was.
If you're looking for a venue that combines stunning views, exceptional food, and first-class service, look no further than The View at Battery Park. My wife and I couldn't be happier with our choice, and we highly recommend it to anyone planning a special event.
We had an incredible wedding day & planning experience thanks to The View! Everyone there showed us warmth, hospitality and a level of transparency we hadn’t come across with other venues. We truly felt good about spending our money with them. We worked with Nikki as our coordinator and she was helpful and honest from day 1 and made us feel like family. We didn't need a day-of coordinator because Nikki truly took care of everything. They bent over backwards to makes sure we felt good about the day and had everything we needed. Communication throughout the whole process was seamless. We never had to chase them or wait for a response. The View is not your typical venue - they operate as a restaurant full time but have a “ballroom” upstairs with views of the river and Statue of Liberty. Everything is in-house. It was perfect for us since we wanted something laid back and fun but still elegant. The food was outstanding and we felt that the price we paid was great for everything included. Cocktail hour was crazy, the dinner portions were substantial and the drinks were strong 🙂. After the wedding, they packed up everything for us just as we had it during drop-off. We had the best day and would absolutely recommend them. Out friends and family keep bringing up how much they enjoyed the day! Plus we love that we can go back for lunch or dinner whenever we want.
My wife and I got married here a year ago. Nikki was professional and made sure we were taken care of. All of our guests raved about how amazing the food was. They worked well with our wedding planner and made it a very seamless event. My wife and I lived our best lives that day.
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After a long and exhaustive search for a venue, we were relieved to meet Kevin and get a tour of this venue. Immediately our worries subsided. The View at The Battery provided a tight gameplan that reduced our stress but allowed us to customize different aspects of the wedding planning. The cost was great and our wedding weekend in June was everything we had hoped for. From the great view of the water, to the delicious food, it all went well. But the biggest plus was the friendliness and attentiveness of the staff at the venue. The team even went above and beyond to look for some missing jewelry left behind during our rehearsal dinner. We really felt at home the entire weekend and we can't recommend this enough to anyone looking for a great price at a great location.
My husband and I held our wedding reception at The View in March of 2023, and could not have been happier with the experience! From initial consultation to the actual day, Nikki and her team did everything imaginable to make us feel comfortable, relaxed, and cared for. Nikki is extremely personable and organized—you can tell she’s an absolute professional at handling every imaginable wedding detail! From the moment we booked the venue, she was super attentive and responsive to any questions or emails (I even noted some very late-night email replies and wondered when she sleeps!). It’s no secret to most brides, the closer to your wedding date, the more stressful and overwhelming all the nitty-gritty details become. At our final meeting before the wedding, Nikki confidently reassured me that on the day of our rehearsal and final drop off to the venue, there would be nothing left to stress about. It was exactly the pep-talk I needed at the time, and she could not have been more accurate! The entire event ran seamlessly. If you’re looking for an amazing cocktail hour—look no further! The food was absolutely delicious and our guests still mention how great the lobster rolls were months later. Our photos came out beautiful, and while the waterfront is gorgeous, we also have incredible portraits in Battery Park with the Freedom Tower as our backdrop. When all was said and done, it felt like we had a trusted friend looking out for us on our wedding day. 10 out of 10, would recommend having your NYC wedding at The View!!
We had a perfect wedding at The View.
We had beautiful photos in Battery Park with a ton of variety—we had photos with our vintage cab, garden photos and waterfront photos.
The food was AWESOME. The guests raved about cocktail hour and how there was so much variety, from lobster rolls to hot dogs to a roast pig. Everyone was impressed.
Nikki was so communicative and so easy to work with from our first tour to our wedding day. She gave us excellent recommendations for our menu and helped us execute the vision we had for our wedding day. On the day of, she was so helpful— and something I we really appreciated is that during cocktail hour, she brought us food in the bridal suite just so we can unwind and connect after being on the go all morning for our ceremony and photos.
We loved it so much that we are going for dinner on our anniversary. We highly recommend this venue
We had such an amazing wedding experience at The View with the help of our main contact Nikki and her entire staff. We have received non-stop compliments on the quality of the food, the beautiful venue views, and the excellent service throughout the evening. The staff at The View were so quick to help our guests with anything they could possibly need throughout the night. From the beginning of the planning process to the days leading up to and after our wedding day, this team provided exceptional customer service time and time again. Highly recommend this venue for a seamless NYC wedding!
There will never be enough words to describe how absolutely amazing our wedding experience was at The View at The Battery - from initial planning through to the actual day. My husband and I really had our hearts set on getting married in the city, with city views, but when we started looking at venues, really did not think it was going to be possible to find a place that offered everything we were looking for, was high quality AND within our budget but The View at The Battery changed everything! The space is beautiful, the food is beyond words, the service is 5 stars and the team you will work with is the best of the absolute best in NYC!!! Kevin, Nikki, and their whole team were so incredibly kind to us from the very start and made the whole planning process so incredible easy. They were SO accommodating, honest, transparent, and thoughtful every step of the way. The team went above and beyond to make sure we had everything we needed/wanted (no matter how big, like a swap in the menu or how small, like helping family members with directions) and made sure that, not only did my husband and I have an amazing day, but also that all of our guest did as well! All of our friends and family have been to many, many weddings in their lives, and nearly two weeks later, they are all still talking about how amazing all the staff was and that they are still dreaming about the cocktail hour and dinner meal!! All of our wedding dreams came to life thanks to Kevin and his team. I truly cannot ever say enough good things about The View at The Battery and we will be forever grateful to them for all they offered and did to make our day a perfect dream come true. If you have read this far - look no further than The View at The Battery!!
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We had our wedding at The View in May 2022 and we were very happy with the outcome of the day. We began working with Nikki about 9 months prior and she guided us through the whole process, while offering her input, suggestions and items to consider. She was also flexible with our needs and accommodating. The venue is located in downtown Manhattan and is set right on the Hudson River with spectacular views of the harbor, the Statue of Liberty, Governor’s Island and Jersey City. On our wedding day, we held our ceremony outside which was a memorable setting for our guests and beautiful photos.Word of caution with an outside ceremony: the Staten Island Ferry makes frequent trips between the nearby Terminal and Staten Island, and the Ferry horn was sounded during our ceremony. Secondly, given that the location is popular with tourists and passerbys, be advised that there will be spectators for your ceremony and some may inadvertently show up in photos (photoshop was needed). Throughout the day, Nikki was present at all times and led the smooth executions and transitions of our ceremony, cocktail hour (which was partially outside on the patio and inside the restaurant) and reception (which was held upstairs). Our guests still talk about how incredible the food was during the cocktail hour! For our reception, we had about 170 guests, and while the seating was a little tight, there was ample room for the dance floor and our DJ, which was our main focus. The balcony space also offered an area of relief for our guests to take a break in quiet. All-in-all, we had a fantastic day. We recommend this venue and working with Nikki for anyone looking to host an event.
Affordable! Accommodating! Flexible! Beautiful! This venue is absolutely amazing - like out of this world, make your wedding dreams come true AMAZING!!! We weren't sure our NYC dream wedding was in our budget but after our first meeting with Nikki at The View, we knew it was the place we had been looking for. Nikki answered EVERY single one of my questions (I mean every email, every text and every phone call) in the year leading up to our wedding and offered her suggestions when we weren't sure about certain things but she also respected and honored our vision from the beginning and worked with us from the second we first viewed the venue to the second we were leaving at the end of our wedding. Our guests could NOT stop talking about the food, the location, the drinks - everything!! I still can't believe how lucky we were to find this place. If we could get married here every year we would because we were so stress free the entire planning period and felt like we had the support of Nikki the whole time. I even asked her if she thought I would need a day of coordinator and she said that she would handle everything. I was worried about leaving her with too much but she took care of it. Her and her team put out all of our individual place cards, put our family pictures in the picture frames and found a holder for our drink sign that had broken. They also packaged EVERYTHING up (I'm talking BOXES of decor) and put it all back how we originally brought it the day before. When we came for the rehearsal the day before, our guests were treated to champagne and cold drinks and welcomed like family. Nikki helped me gather everyone I needed for our formal pictures after the ceremony and made sure everyone knew where they were supposed to be and when. She was EXCEPTIONAL and helped us bring our wedding vision to life. We handled most of the décor portion ourselves (centerpieces, florals, arch, décor) and she worked with us the whole time to make sure it all came together how I pictured it. I would recommend this place to everyone!! Our guests still haven't stopped talking about our wedding 2 months later and it's all thanks to Nikki and her team.
The View was the perfect place for our reception. I had a very specific vision -- I wanted a NYC venue that 1. was walkable from a nearby church for ceremony, 2. had exceptional food, 3. was reasonably priced with an open bar, 4. was beautiful with a great view, preferably waterfront, 5. had a suitable location for our photo sessions (the Battery Park was perfect), 6. had easy access to outside for our guests to take breaks, and 7. had a reliable coordinator as I didn't have a planner. The View was all of those and more.
The venue is very transparent with their options and prices, and I really appreciated that. Their coordinator Nikki was awesome as well. She was my point of contact person during preparation and she was responsive to all my questions and concerns. On the day of, as I was panicking due to unexpected problems, she calmed me down and told me she'd take care of things, and I was not to worry and enjoy the day. And she figured it out and took care of all the decorations with the props I brought in. And she frequently checked in on me during the festivities and made sure I ate. Everything turned out great, Nikki truly saved my day.
Our guests raved about the food (especially the lobster rolls... they were a hit!) and the waterfront view -- basically everyone took selfies on the balcony. A lot of guests came up to me to tell me that it was the most beautiful wedding they've ever been to. I'd recommend The View in a heartbeat.
We had such a completely wonderful experience with Masterpiece Caterers and Kevin/Nikki. Kevin was so incredibly helpful to us in all aspects of planning our wedding and was there every step of the way to help us with questions. We had our wedding at The View at the Battery which was a beautiful venue; the staff was professional and our ceremony and reception went off without a hitch. Nikki was on-site on our wedding day and she was great to work with; she made sure the night ran smoothly and was very available to us. We can't recommend Masterpiece Caterers highly enough!
We got married in May at the view and we had the absolute best wedding. Nikki is the absolute best and ensured everything was planned out perfectly.
The food was outstanding and our guests could not stop raving about it. We initially wanted to have our wedding outdoors, but it was a monsoon. The team at the view made it so nobody even thought about the weather.
Everything from the food, to the drinks, to the vendor list shared was perfect. If you're looking to get married in NYC, this team is the absolute best. We cannot express our gratitude enough.
Thank you for making the day perfect.
This was the absolute perfect wedding venue for us, this place is truly a gem. The backstory is that I had to change my venue and date because of COVID restrictions, and was very discouraged as I was looking for venues a second time — until we visited The View. It made me excited for our big day again, and Kevin helped a lot of my stress melt away because he was so helpful and accommodating throughout the planning process. It seemed that everything worked out for the best because this place was an even better fit for us than our original venue. Our guests absolutely loved the food and the views. We had a lot of out-of-towners, so the location was exciting and iconic. My husband and I come from immigrant Filipino families, and so it felt extra special for us and our families to be able to see the Statue of Liberty from the venue.
Huge thanks to Kevin and Nikki for making everything just beautiful! I was worried about not having a day-of-wedding coordinator, but Nikki really stepped up and made sure everything ran smoothly on the day of the wedding. I also appreciated that they were really great to talk to about COVID safety. 5 stars!
We had our twice delayed wedding party at The View at The Battery and it was simply perfect. Kevin and Nikki were incredibly easy to work with and made the evening go off without a hitch. The food was fantastic and the service without flaw. The location is really wonderful, with incredible views and two terraces that we really loved. I highly recommend The View at The Battery, Masterpiece Caterers and Kevin.
The food and venue on their own would have been fantastic and enough for a 5 star rating. Adding Kevin and Nikki and their excellent team truly made it an over the top great experience. They made the planning as easy as it could be and on the day of did everything possible to help us relax and enjoy the day.
We are so glad we chose the View for our wedding!
I am so grateful and appreciative for everything that Kevin and Nikki did for me to make my wedding such a beautiful event and a smashing success. We were supposed to get married at Central Park and the reception was at The View. The weather wasn't going to cooperate and the day before the ceremony, Kevin suggested holding the ceremony at The View just in case. We had to move some things around, but if it wasn't for his professionalism, flexibility, his stay strong attitude and most importantly his sincere feelings on wanting my day to be so special, I really don't know what I would've done or how it was going to turn out. Could I risk everyone getting rained on in Central Park? He said "no, that's not going to happen, we will have the ceremony here and everything will be fantastic!" He was so right, everything was beautiful and my guests still contact me to tell me that my wedding was on of the best weddings they ever attended. Not only is the venue beautiful, the food was absolutely amazing. My vendors even contacted me after the wedding to say what a great time they had at my wedding. Some even ask if I can renew my vows at our 1-year anniversary just so they can experience everything once again at The View. Please check out The View at Battery Park for a first class reception and ask for Kevin and/or Nikki. You won't be sorry. Every detail was perfect and they handled everything that had to change at the last minute with such ease and professionalism. Aside from saying "yes" to marrying my husband, this was the best decision I made regarding my wedding. I have the utmost gratitude and offer my sincerest thanks towards Kevin, Nikki and Alec. Thanks again for all of you for making my day so special and one that not only myself and my husband will fondly remember, but my guests as well. I give this venue and their team 5 GOLD STARS and then some!!
Pure perfection for our reception. The coordinator, Nikki, was truly exceptional and was incredibly thoughtful and flexible to our requests (worked under an extremely tight timeline!). The food - from the canapés to the salad to the entrees - was flawless, and the location is stunning . We could not recommend highly enough.
We had our wedding in November 2021 at The View at Battery Park and we are so glad that we did. Kevin was always there to help and give suggestions. On the day of our wedding Nikki was there every step of the way to make sure everything was perfect! I do not know what I would have done if Nikki wasn't there to help! Every person on their team was helpful and accommodating. The location is perfect, the food was great, and the setup was gorgeous. Our guests loved everything. We highly recommend The View.
Finding Kevin and his excellent team at The View at the Battery was a dream come true for us because we were so excited about the idea of getting married in the neighborhood that we live in (and met in). From day one, Kevin was an incredible resource: highly responsive, very professional, extremely accommodating, and exceptionally kind. Kevin's MO is to operate his business with warmth, recognizing the importance of people's wedding days, and we felt that throughout the entire wedding planning process. The day of our wedding, Kevin and Nikki handled absolutely everything for us, without us worrying about a thing (even inclement weather, that of course hit right when the ceremony was to start!). Although our ceremony ended up being held inside (we had planned to hold it outside), the ceremony looked stunning from the second floor of the venue, where big glass windows captured the beauty of the stormy skyline and the Statute of Liberty in the background, with beautiful floral arrangements and curtains in the foreground. The whole day feels like a blur, but throughout the experience we felt so well taken care of--as did all of our guests, who raved about the incredible cocktail hour, seated menu, and drinks. We are so glad to have worked with Kevin and Nikki, and we look forward to visiting The View's restaurant many times in the future as old friends.
The View was the perfect spot for our October Wedding! The weather was perfect and we were able to have a beautiful cocktail hour outside with the sunset. Kevin and Nikki were very helpful and on top of everything from day 1 booking until the actual wedding. Nikki assisted with everything day of and was so patient and kind. I highly recommend The View!
We got married at The View at Battery Park September 2021. It was a perfect day thanks to Nikki and her team. I started to panic before the wedding that I should have hired my own day of coordinator but there was no need to worry because Nikki had it covered. She was the perfect mix of calming energy but also on top of everything- it allowed me to relax and have fun! She put aside food for us at the cocktail hour and even bustled my dress (which gave my mom relief). I can not compliment her enough! Every (slightly control freak) bride's dream!
The venue itself was great as well. We received several compliments on the food, drinks/bar service and of course the beautiful location (the perfect weather and sunset cocktail hour helped!). Food highlights for me were the lobster rolls at cocktail hour and the fact that all the beef tenderloins at dinner were a perfect medium rare. The venue worked with us to be flexible and accommodating which is so important planning a wedding during these times. Highly recommend The View!
We are so grateful that we found Masterpiece Caterers. From our very first meeting with Kevin (and later with Nikki), we felt completely taken care of and knew Masterpiece would help us pull off our perfect wedding. We were a COVID wedding, which meant rescheduling our original September 2020 date not once, but twice. Every step of the way, our partners at Masterpiece were understanding, accommodating, and supportive. We were frankly surprised at how seamless Nikki and Kevin made the process.
Beyond the pandemic, every aspect of our wedding – from the food and drinks to the tables and layout to the service and ambiance – was handled with incredible attention to detail. We had our August wedding at The View, so having multiple indoor and outdoor options was a great benefit. Our guests, even the New York natives, were in awe of the panoramic views, and we lost track of how many people pulled us aside to mention how wonderful all of the food was. Honestly, no duds! Having catering managed in-house with the venue removed one more complexity, which, when you’re planning a wedding, is a huge help. Masterpiece also has great partners (we used their florist and DJ partners) that are equally great.
We can’t imagine our wedding without Masterpiece and The View, and we are so happy we don’t have to! Masterpiece Caterers is the epitome of true hospitality.
We were so pleased to work with Kevin and Nikki of Masterpiece Caterers, who provided for us an airy space with open terraces and movie-scene views. The wait-staff was great, the food was beautiful, and the preferred florists (Fleurs du Mois) created beautiful arrangements. Planning a 50th Anniversary involves many moving parts in the best of times. In this stressful time, Kevin and Nikki made it not only calmer but fun.
Kevin and Nikki helped us host a beautiful party for our friend's 50th wedding anniversary. Clearly, these are difficult times, Kevin and Nikki were helpful, flexible, and reassuring as we navigated guests' comfort levels and changing state restrictions. The results were fabulous, the food was great and the venue was beautiful. As one of our guests said, "you know its a good party when people don't want to leave"
Bonnie
Words cannot express just how grateful we are to Kevin, Nikki, and the whole Masterpiece Caterers staff! Our wedding was rescheduled due to the pandemic, and Kevin worked with us throughout the process with so much patience and care. Kevin was extremely generous with his time, meeting with us virtually and in person multiple times to ensure that every detail was accounted for. Kevin also set us up with several vendors that were fantastic! On the day, Nikki was absolutely amazing. She was on top of every single detail - setting the tables perfectly, directing all of the guests, and even calming our niece when she was having a temper tantrum. She made everything run so seamlessly, the day would not have been possible without her.
Each member of the staff went above and beyond on the day. The date just so happened to also be during a hurricane, but you would never know there was a storm outside based on how bright and joyous everyone was at the View. We have continued the get comments from guests about how wonderful the whole experience was, and how much they loved the food (and we agree!). The day was better than we ever could have imagined! The View is truly a special place and we cannot wait to go back and visit!
My husband and I came across the View on Wedding Wire when looking for our Venue. I emailed Kevin and he immediately followed up with an email and phone call. What I loved was the attention they provided from start to finish. Kevin was able to give us the exact date we wanted. We also had a micro wedding in which he allowed us to have a slightly smaller than expected number of guests. Everything was absolutely beautiful, seamless and not to mention the food and drinks were all good. We were also allowed to have our own vendors and the process was extremely easy. Nikki is also absolutely amazing! She was so helpful leading up to and the day of the wedding making sure everything we wanted turned out perfect. I would highly recommend.
Words cannot do Kevin and his team justice. Wedding planning is always a complicated process, and this became even more challenging during the pandemic, but through it all Kevin was amazing to work with.
I appreciated his flexibility, honesty, open communication, but what I valued most was that he cared about us and ensuring our wedding was all we envisioned. He really listened when we talked and worked with us to make sure our day was perfect for us.
The day of him, Nikki, and the whole team was phenomenal job taking care of us and our guests. It was an incredible day and I cannot recommend them enough.
Nikki was a TRULY remarkable lady in making our son's rehearsal dinner a wonderful event. The venue was spectacular and would also be beautiful for a wedding reception, having a water view of the Statue of Liberty. The selection and quality of the food was fantastic. The price was more than fair especially considering the cost of many many other places we considered. Do yourself a favor and checkout the View at the Battery.
Thanks again Nikki and staff for a wonderful evening.
We cannot recommend Nikki and Masterpiece Caterers enough! We were initially scheduled to get married in August 2020 at India House and had to postpone twice and move to The View due to COVID and Nikki was so helpful and made that process incredibly stress free. On the day of our wedding, Nikki was AMAZING! She kept our event on schedule, checked on us throughout the evening to see if we needed anything, and even helped me bustle my dress after the ceremony. Our guests raved about the food and the venue was beautiful!
My husband and I just had our wedding at The View, and I am so grateful to Kevin, Nikki, and to all of the other phenomenal staff for making our wedding an absolute dream. My husband and I became engaged just as the pandemic was beginning, and Kevin graciously worked with us through all of the different planning challenges and changes that happened, as a result.
We were married on the second floor of The View, and our guests had an amazing time looking out at the Statue of Liberty and taking pictures in the nearby park. The dinner was delicious. I would happily order those exact dishes again (the lamb, swordfish, and vegan options were fantastic). They even designed a sober bar especially for us because our wedding was a dry wedding. Nikki and Kevin also both went above and beyond the call of duty to work with our family who came from out of town to celebrate with us, and Nikki even stepped in to help save the day when my makeup was smudged after taking pictures. I would recommend Masterpiece Catering to anyone who is looking for a gorgeous wedding venue with superbly prepared food and awesome staff! 3 cheers for Masterpiece Catering!
Kevin at Masterpiece Caterers is my new hero! ...well... other than my husband. Kevin helped us plan and execute the most beautiful and fun wedding we could have ever imagined. His attention to detail, responsiveness, creative problem-solving, and craft made our wedding the best ever (bias aside!). Trust in him! He was by our side planning around COVID restrictions, settling our nerves (and guests), and helping us sculpt the most beautiful celebration ever. He has preferred vendors that we also highly recommend working with. DJ Lou Smith is one of them. Go with him! He had our guests dancing like crazy and transitioned through special dances, toasts, speeches, and different entertainment flawlessly throughout the night. As foodies, we had high expectations. The food was amazing. We are still hearing from guests about how amazing the food was. Masterpiece Caterers has you covered--the cocktail station options, passed apps, dinner, passed desserts, cake, and open bar had our guests more than satisfied. Everything went better than we could have expected. Thank you a million times!
My husband and I cannot rave enough about Kevin, Nikki and their team! We were initially to be married at One Hanover in October 2020, however, like many we needed to move the date due to Covid. On top of that, we had received some unfortunate health news in the family, forcing us to move the date up. Kevin was extremely flexible – giving us a wedding date for two weeks from our discussion. He was always communicative – making sure we had whatever we needed during the planning process, approachable – making the planning process seamless, and overall just amazing. We didn’t work with Nikki much during the planning process, however, she was on site the entire day and made sure we had an AMAZING day. She constantly checked in with us, recommended anything she thought may have helped the night (which it did), and gave us the most amazing time. The food was just as amazing as all the reviews we’d previously read stated. Our guests raved about it. Considering, I didn’t think a Covid wedding would be enjoyable and I was not excited to be planning again, this was a beyond words of a night. We are so glad we did it and cannot thank Kevin, Nikki or their team more for such an amazing day!
The View at Battery Park just reopened under new ownership just in time for us to move UP our wedding. They were so flexible and accommodating during a really hard time. We had to cancel our old wedding and lost a ton of money and were out of options. I decided to inquire and even when we gave them a hard time about small stuff they were always so flexible, approachable and helped us make this day happen in a way that it was easier. It was as perfect as it could be given the hard times during a pandemic. They were open and honest with us, and even that day Nikki always made sure I, the bride, was feeling great (which is super awesome, the day is so overwhelming and I planned essentially two weddings and one of them was in a couple of months!) I can compliment the food enough, the guests were RAVING about it, even the cake was freaking fantastic (we didn't save our top, haha we ate it that weekend!) Everything came together so nicely with little mistakes but it was as perfect a day that it could be thanks to the people at masterpiece caterers, and bless them all for dealing with couples during this time, and all of my personal shenanigans and worries. The venue upstairs is absolutely GORGEOUS. I wish I planned my original wedding here! The ceremony was on the promenade and it was amazing. Cocktail was also outside under a tent with perfect ambiance. Everything was perfect and this venue is so generous and knows how to run a wedding, Nikki went beyond to help set up and clean up and again helped (and dealt) with me on the big day! Even when we ran super late and guests were late the venue just worked with us and just made sure we had time and were calm. Just so amazing. I was so stressed out as a bride and perfectionist and honestly the day had small things wrong out of my control but by the time we got to the ceremony and everything thereafter run by masterpiece it all came together and me and my husband were just so relaxed haha!
We got married at The View during COVID. Our original wedding was scheduled for May at Pier A but Kevin and his team were extremely flexible in moving our date to August and letting us change to The View for an outside venue. They were extremely accommodating and helpful. They put us at ease and literally took care of everything for us. We were able to have our wedding, follow all of the current rules in place and still have an amazing time. Our guests raved about the food and service as well! We can’t thank Kevin and Nikki enough for helping us have the celebration of a lifetime!
My daughter got married at Battery Gardens on November 9,2019. Donna was our wedding coordinator. She was on top of everything. The tasting, the menu we added and subtracted many items. It was a memorable night enjoyed by all and the view is spectacular.We we’re fortunate to have the wedding before the problems now but weddings will be back better than ever!
We had our wedding reception at Battery Gardens in September 2019. Alex made the whole planning process so easy, providing layout suggestions, and accommodating even our silliest requests (yes, we had a pirate-themed signature drink). Maitre D' Eddie and all the staff were so nice and accommodating! We received so many compliments on the views and the food, which people couldn't stop talking about. Battery Gardens is a restaurant and an event space, so the food is exceptional! It is a breathtaking venue with indoor and outdoor spaces, and very affordable for the food and space you're getting -- through our wedding planning process, we found it to be the best value among Manhattan venues. We hope to host events there in the future!
I am still dreaming about my 12/7 wedding at Battery Gardens! When planning our wedding, my husband and I wanted to pick somewhere that made the trip to NYC worthwhile for our guests. Battery Gardens had it all! We got married in the Harbor Room with the most incredible sunset and the statue of liberty as our background. Our friends and family are still raving about the spectacular views in addition to the amazing food and service. Donna was our coordinator and she was AMAZING. Having her at Battery Gardens allowed me to save money on a day of coordinator because she was so extremely helpful. Throughout the entire planning process she was attentive to all of my questions and needs. On the day of, she went above and beyond to make sure every detail went exactly as discussed. Thank you to Donna and the Battery Gardens team for helping us have the most magical wedding day!
Working with Battery Gardens was a pleasure from start to finish. We worked with Alex specifically, whose professionalism and dedication to hosting is second to none. BG is a unique, beautiful venue that is incredible value for money. The best reviews come from our guests and they could not stop raving about the views, the service, the food & atmosphere. We wish we could do it all again.
We had a wonderful experience at Battery Gardens. From the first contact, Alex was communicative, kind, helpful, and flexible. They are surprisingly affordable for NYC (especially on the water), the location is fantastic, the food is delicious, and overall we couldn't have found a more perfect venue for our wedding. Rather than a sit down dinner we had a cocktail party with 160 people and it worked out beautifully. All of our guests gushed about the views and food. I am a professional event planner and I give Battery Gardens my highest recommendation.
We could not have been happier with our wedding at Battery Gardens!!! Our senior catering manager, Michele, and the entire staff were incredible throughout the whole process. Since Battery Gardens is a restaurant, we really liked the fact that we could have a meal there before we selected it as our venue. The restaurant manager was even kind enough to bring us some additional desserts to try. We also loved the view of the Statue of Liberty and Battery Park. Throughout the entire planning process, Michele was amazing! She was very quick to answer any questions that we had, has excellent relationships with many of the vendors and even suggested some to us, and fully handled any special requests that we had regarding our guests allergies. She took perfect notes during both the tasting and the planning process and really made sure that everything went off without a hitch on our wedding night. She had also worked with our day-of coordinator before which helped make this a flawless evening. The wedding package that they offer is very flexible, offering many different options for both the plated meal and the stations. The food at the wedding was exceptional. Our guests still rave about the fabulous wedding that we had at Battery Gardens. Battery Gardens really gives you a top-tier experience for a reasonable price.
Donna was wonderful! She made our wedding dreams come true! We had the most amazing day and evening. We also want to extend a HUGE thank you to Eddie for being so on top of everything the whole night.
All I wanted was a NYC wedding. And I can’t believe Battery Gardens exists for a couple of average means to be able to afford. The views, the food, the service - all incredible. We worked with Merita and she was there to answer every question and was amazing to work with.
If you also dream of having an outdoor wedding, without the stress of planning for rain, then book here. It rained on our wedding day, but Battery Gardens made sure our day was still perfect. The intimate ceremony that was meant to be in the park outside at sunset was in their floor to ceiling window harbor room overlooking the Statue of Liberty. We were able to make this change day of, with no stress of getting tents. Our guests loved it all, from the food to the views to the space. Battery Gardens really made our day perfect.
We live in Battery Park City, so we have always known about Battery Gardens, and it was one of the first places we considered when starting the conversation about planning our wedding. We worked with Alex Miljkovic, and I think within the first meeting with him, no other venue would compare, mostly because we were impressed with him. He was professional, organized, knowledgeable, and considerate of the feelings of everyone involved. He outlined the perfect day of us within meeting - and followed through on that and more on the day of the event.
Battery Gardens is the perfect venue for a couple looking for the classic New York City feel. We had the first floor for cocktail hour, with passed appetizers and stationed appetizers, and indoor and outdoor seating. We moved upstairs for the reception, set up as you would expect a traditional wedding, except Battery Gardens also has balconies that overlook the Statue of Liberty and into actual gardens of Battery Park. Our guests are raving about the food, which included Chilean Sea Bass and Filet Mignon.
There were many things that came up along the way that we said "we need to ask Alex!" thinking things might not work or he wouldn't like them, but each time I reached out to Alex he responded promptly ensuring for me that he could help deliver on our vision. He really made us feel that we were the most important couple he was working with, and this day was equally as important to him as it was to us.
When he sent the final contract over, I was surprised to see in the "comments" section, notes from everything he and I had talked about over the months leading up to the wedding. All of these notes were conveyed to the wait staff at the reception. My dad told me he has never felt more important than Battery Gardens treated him on the wedding day.
If you are looking for a New York City wedding, I can't imagine a better place to have it.
We had our wedding reception at Battery Gardens in May and it couldn't have been more perfect! Michele, the coordinator at Battery Gardens, was an absolute JOY to work with from day 1. She was very detail oriented, quick to respond, and helped provide us with a lot of guidance along the way (including scheduling, vendors, food choices, decor, etc)! The tasting was amazing, we got to try so much of the menu, and felt very pampered. The day of the wedding the staff at Battery Gardens handled everything better than we could have ever imagined. We had our cocktail hour on the first floor of the venue in the indoor space as well as the outdoor patio, and the reception was on the second floor. The food is incredible, the space is such a unique NYC venue and overlooks the water with huge windows all around the perimeter of the room, and the staff executed everything without a hitch! The staff was very attentive, asking myself, my husband, and our families if we needed anything throughout the day, and gave great service to our guests! Our guests can't stop raving about how amazing the space was, how wonderful the food was, and how detail oriented the venue was. I honestly cannot recommend Battery Gardens enough for your wedding! Thank you to the amazing staff there that made our wedding day the best day ever!
Battery Gardens was the most amazing venue for my wedding. From my first meeting with Donna to the last dance it was perfection. The space is gorgeous with views overlooking the water and the Statue of Liberty. I was lucky to have beautiful weather so our cocktail party was able to be outside and inside and during our dinner upstairs the outside terrace was a huge hit. Donna was extremely professional and knowledgable. She knew every question to ask, no detail was left unturned. Our tasting was amazing and anything we needed she took care of. She is very flexible with what we wanted yet also knew what works and doesn't work in the venue so we weren't "right" in all cases. I would highly recommend this space as well as working with her. The event itself was flawless. All the food was delicious, the staff was friendly and very good. We had some items we needed to ship directly there and they let us do that two days prior. We did a drop off of all of our "stuff" on the Friday before which was so helpful not to have to worry about it on Saturday. All in all, the guests had an amazing time and so did we. Thank you Donna and Battery Gardens for an unforgettable evening.
The absolute best place!! The entire staff was amazing, the food was superb, everything ran like clockwork!
We all had the best time!
Wow, what can we say?? We were blown away by this venue and the professionalism of the staff, namely, Michele Cavallero, the Senior Catering Manager. Our wedding was a dream wedding and everything went perfectly throughout the night. The venue was stunning with gorgeous views of the harbor and the statue of liberty and everything was executed perfectly in terms of setting up the upstairs room for the ceremony and then transitioning the space for the reception. Michele was the absolute best-- I don't think there's anybody out there that could have been more talented at their job than her. She was thorough, 100% responsive to every inquiry/concern /question that we had (and there were a lot!), super organized, and made me feel comfortable and at ease every step along the way. Michele remembered every detail of all the requests I had to make the day special. She took care of decorating the space beautifully, organizing every aspect of the ceremony and reception, and making the whole day and night flow seamlessly. Thank you, Michele!! We also met the owner of Battery Gardens, Paul, a few times. He has been in this business a long time, and started out doing events at the Plaza in New York, and it shows! Paul clearly cares about providing a phenomenal experience at his venue and making his guests happy. Thank you, Paul!! And did I mention the food? It's very hard to cook for large scale events of over 150 people and still make the food good. But Battery Gardens exceeded our expectations on that front. Our guests raved about how delicious the food was at cocktail hour and the reception. Book your wedding with Battery Gardens, you won't be disappointed!!
Still Talking
It’s been almost a year and the family is still talking…surprisingly, about the spectacular rehearsal dinner that we held at the Battery Park Garden’s Restaurant in Battery Park, downtown NYC. The conversation will often start with a mention of the wedding but inevitably it shifts to “but that rehearsal dinner.” Battery Gardens restaurant was a referral by a friend and we made an appointment to meet with Merita. Hopefully, she is still their event planner because she made it all happen. Our son knew that we needed to accommodate a very large wedding party, family, as well as guests staying in the hotels which were within walking distance of the restaurant. He wanted the feel of a “meet and greet”—not too formal, so family and friends would get a chance to get acquainted before the wedding, but also a sit-down dinner that didn’t feel like a mini-wedding. It seemed like a tall order to find in NYC, but when he met us at the venue after work, the sun was setting over Lady Liberty on the last 70 degree day in November. His reaction told it all. He had his view from several directions. He had outdoor space downstairs and upstairs. He had his cocktail hour with open bar to kick off the informal meet and greet in a classy setting on the lower level, which then moved upstairs where the space was divided: Sit-down dinner looking out at the river, couches and high tables around the fireplace with electric votives. Merita took care of all the logistics. She depicted the image of all parts of our evening from the view, to the menu choices, to the elevator and space for the elderly and a high chair for the newest family member/flower girl, to the sound system with projector screen and an informal dessert/coffee station by the fireplace so that guests could leave their seats and continue to mingle at the upstairs bar during dinner speeches and all throughout dessert. She made herself available for every question and concern. Our son was playing the odds that possibly one of his important days would have good weather, but defying all the terrible weather predictions, that night and the wedding day allowed Lady Liberty to be the second star of the bride and groom’s special weekend. With a wedding in early June, the flowers and gardens were in bloom as Merita Baldemic had promised, the food was incredible and the family is still talking.
Perfect venue for a waterfront fall wedding (tri-state area)
We had the following criteria for our wedding venue:
-Tri-state area (easily reachable by car and public transportation)
-Waterfront with city skyline views if at all possible
-Great food + drink
We live in Jersey City and had always planned on Battello which was blocks away from our apartment but when it closed down, we had to decide between Battery Gardens and Liberty House.
In the end, Battery Gardens won because it had received better reviews of its food and service. And boy am I glad we chose Battery Gardens. It met and exceeded every one of our requirements and expectations!
First thing's, first - Michele Cavellero is the crowned jewel of Battery Gardens!!! She is a bonified pro and saint in our eyes. I will forever consider her part of my bridal party. She is so patient, helpful, and soothing to be around. She's the perfect combination of everything you'd want and need to enjoy and relax on your wedding day. From going out to find our aunt who got lost and couldn't find the venue the day of the rehearsal, to immediately pulling out a safety pin to fix my bustle when my husband accidentally stepped on and broke it, to completely taking care of one of our guests who had a little too much fun with the open bar so we never even found out about it. Not to mention all the questions shes answered and advice she gave throughout the planning process when our brains were too fried to make any more decisions. Michelle did it ALL and did it SO WELL.
Everyone was raving about the excellent food. There was always a ton of it and it was all high quality. All of our vendors (photogs, flowers, DJ, etc.) worked really well with Michele and had worked at BG many times before so everything felt seamless. All of our guests enjoyed the scenery and had plenty of photo ops in the park and on the balcony. We had our ceremony in the courtyard as the sun was setting in front of the beautiful tree and the pictures are just gorgeous.
The maitre'd is also amazing and makes sure things move smoothly throughout the night. An absolute dream! I'm sure he also was a very big reason why never even knew about any hiccups that occurred throughout the night.
If I had to do it all over again. I would absolutely choose Battery Gardens over and over again.
It was an absolute DREAM to work with Donna and her staff at Battery Gardens from start to finish. During the planning process she was extremely helpful with suggestions but also open to our ideas and came up with creative solutions to make them a reality. She truly went above and beyond - from little things like writing a specific brand of vodka into the contract for my mom or making a different salad for the groom to letting our guests into the cocktail hour practically an hour early due to the driving rain outside. We got married on New Year's Eve and the timeline she developed and executed was impeccable. I didn't feel rushed for a single second and everyone had a glass of champagne in hand for midnight without a scramble. Also the food was incredible. Passed items at cocktail hour were plentiful and delicious and the stations never ran empty. The most impressive part, however, was the fact that the entrees (filet mignon & sea bass) arrived at the table piping hot and were cooked to perfection. Many guests sought us out to happily report that their meat arrived at the temperature they ordered it - not easy to do with over 100 guests and frankly not something you typically get at weddings, galas, etc. Also the vegan/vegetarian dinner option is an actual delicious dinner and not just the sides from the meat dishes plated as dinner. There are ton of options to pick from regarding menu and the amount and quality of the food is incredible. The rooms are tasteful and understated so your linens, decor, theme can really shine through. There's also outdoor space and terraces that we took advantage of even in the winter. Plus the view of the water and Statue of Liberty can't be beat. All in all, would absolutely recommend Donna and Battery Gardens to anyone looking to get married in Manhattan. Amazing service.
I had the BEST wedding at Battery Gardens Dec 16 2018 ! It was beyond our expectations . Thank you to Donna , Coordinator for a very good job ! Our guests absolutely love this place 🌹
Battery Gardens is simply a stunning place to get married. We got married there in September, and it was an incredible experience from the first time we saw the venue all the way through after our big day. Our coordinator was Michele, and she was incredible throughout the entire process. She thought of every single little detail, was insanely organized, and was so pleasant every step of the way. We saw 15 venue in the tri-state area and Boston, and Battery Gardens was by far our favorite – and it was a HUGE value for the quality of service, food, views, bar, etc. that you get. Every single one of our guests were blown away by the experience, the food, and the service. We loved how our guests enjoyed so much of the outdoor / indoor experience it has to offer, and the spectacular views. There were curve balls thrown along the way, including a little unexpected rain during our ceremony, but Michele and the staff made adjustments on the fly – and attended to our every need. We felt very much at peace knowing that we had such great support from our wedding venue. We can’t thank the entire staff at Battery Gardens enough, they helped make our dream wedding a reality.
The perfect venue! We had our ceremony and reception at Battery Gardens on October 27th. Michele was our contact and made our day as magical as possible. She was detail oriented and accommodating from the beginning. She responded to all emails quickly and followed up with items before we could. On the day of the wedding she facilitated everything from the shuttles, the photos, dietary restrictions, band AND DJ and much more. Our entire wedding party knew her by name and praised her after the fact. We had a larger wedding, 185 people and fit perfectly in the space. The outdoor balconies are a wonderful option for overflow and of course pictures of the stunning views. It was the perfect evening. Thank you, Michele and team!
Battery Gardens gave my husband and I the wedding of our dreams. We had a difficult time finding a venue within our price range that both of us really loved. We both knew we wanted something bright and unique without breaking the bank but we were having a lot of trouble finding something that fit the description. From the moment we stepped foot in Battery Gardens, I knew that this was where I wanted to get married. Our venue manager, Alex, was kind, experienced, and incredibly professional. He was able to address any question or concern we had in a very timely manner. On our wedding day, Alex and Ed, the Maitre D, handled all of the details with the greatest of ease and planned out the entire evening, minute-by-minute, just so my husband and I wouldn't stress. We couldn't have had a wedding as beautiful as we did without the Battery Gardens team and I can't recommend them enough!
Battery Gardens was truly an incredible venue. Donna, our coordinator, went above and beyond and was always available throughout the whole process for any questions that I had. Everything from the food to the views to the staff was just incredible. I had a few other stressful aspects to my wedding but the venue and Donna honestly made up for all of that - she and the venue were perfect. All of our guests raved about the views & the food nonstop. For anyone thinking of doing an indoor ceremony during the colder months, I was pretty upset in the days leading up to the ceremony as the weather had gotten extremely cold and I was dreaming of having the ceremony out on the promenade in Battery Park. Well, we had it indoors and honestly I don't think it could have been any more beautiful. The sunset was shining through the floor to ceiling windows and it was just absolutely breathtaking. I wouldn't change a thing about my venue and Donna was icing on top of the cake :) thanks Donna!!!
After months of searching for a wedding venue, we found the most amazing place! We were slightly hesitant at the time because it almost seemed too good to be true - beautiful waterfront views, lovely inside, more than enough space for an outdoor ceremony, cocktail hour, reception, etc. for over a hundred guests, they had an opening about three months out (what we wanted), and it was super reasonably priced! Checked all the boxes, so what could be wrong? Nothing! It turned out to be everything we could have dreamed for and more!!
Let me tell you about the 'more' part. We loved the venue like I said, the guests loved the food, the space, the outdoor balconies, beautiful views of the river, Lady Liberty, etc. We got many compliments on the food, everything was superb we heard from all. OK, back to the 'more' part. This is the part that none of the guests knew about it, but was so critical!
This is a personal thank you to Michele at Battery Gardens, who we worked with from the very beginning. She is better than a wedding planner, she absolutely coordinated everything. Whether it was two months out or three days out, every time we saw her prior (tasting, day before, etc.) my confidence spiked that everything would go exactly as planned. She expertly guided us through step by step everything that we needed to take care of, everything that she was taking care of and all in between, like was it going to rain or not and contingencies being set. It's not easy dealing with parents who want a perfect wedding, and Michele handled herself with class the whole time, always made sure that we were on board and comfortable with any decisions. The day of the wedding she was super calm as timing needed to be adjusted, etc. But even then she was laser focused on making the day as beautiful as possible for us and all guests - we of course super appreciate that and can't thank her enough!! We highly recommend this venue and if at all possible, work with Michele!
I did the most exhaustive search of wedding venues - looking at venues in Massachusetts, Napa, Southern California, upstate New York and finally I decided I was going to look in Manhattan (where I live). When I came across Battery Gardens, it seemed perfect. My fiance at the time wanted to be married by the water, it was in the city, had a great view of the statue of liberty (which we felt would be nice for out of town guests) and the space looked ok in pictures. My mom and I checked it out and were blown away! We booked it immediately.
We had the pleasure of working with Michele C. She was INCREDIBLE. She responded to all of my emails so quickly. She was so accomodating. All of my requests were met. She communicated with my vendors, so without hiring a wedding planner, I felt extremely comfortable and stress-free on my wedding day.
The venue was absolutely beautiful. We had the best day, with a gorgeous sunset over lady liberty! Our guests were blown away. The space was perfect for our reception with 130 guests - we had room to go from table to table and room for almost everyone to be on the dance floor! I cannot say enough great things about Michele and this venue. With the price - it is a no brainer that you should have your wedding here!!
We got married at Battery Gardens in NYC in August and truly have only the most amazing things to say about our experience. We worked with Merita Balidemic and she made all of our wishes and dreams come true. The night was 100% perfect. Everything we reviewed and discussed before the night of our wedding throughout an entire year of planning became a reality. Not one thing was missed. There was open communication throughout our entire planning process and it was honestly such a great experience. Merita and team were everything we could have hoped and dreamed of to work with for our wedding. It also helped that the venue is gorgeous! I wish we could do it all over again 1000000 times. HIGHLY recommend!! :)
We can't say enough wonderful things about Battery Gardens!! Our wedding was so much better than we ever imagined thanks to all of their efforts. We worked with Alex initially, who was helpful, responsive, and sold