Celebrate at Snug Harbor

Celebrate At Snug Harbor Makes You Host Your Awesome New York Wedding

New York City is a city unlike any other in the universe with electric energy and the streets seem to pulse with a life of their own. And it is simply outstanding to plan a sumptuous wedding here which is as fabulous as you. And if you have already made your decision to reserve the Celebrate At Snug Harbor for your wedding, you are half-way done to a successful wedding. What is missing? Did you celebrate this golden period between your engagement day and upcoming wedding day? Yes gorgeous, it is time to flaunt your engagement ring to your friends and family and New York will not disappoint you at all. It has so many attractions that render stunning natural settings for impeccable photographs of the newly-engaged couple.

Located next to Prospect Park in the heart of Brooklyn, the Brooklyn Botanic Garden is a floral and horticultural paradise with immense beauty found at every corner. Its stunning landscaping and ample backdrops make it a perfect spot for your engagement shoot. As you step into this urban wonderland of natural beauty, you will be amazed by so many types of gardens, displays, and architecture, each one adding something different for your New York engagement photo shoot. 

Looking for something rich and dense? Here is the Cross Estate Gardens in the New York area that boasts a strong historical background with multiple remodeling and landscaping efforts. As home to truly breathtaking views that are open to everyone, the garden looks spectacular year-round with its gorgeously refreshing and aromatic flora, wisteria-covered pergola and a mountain laurel alley- a perfect combo for a fantastic New York engagement photography. Snap some romantic and regal shots under the wisteria-covered pergola, with its stone columns and walled levels. As your attire complements the surrounding greenery with casual and colorful options, you’ll stand out among all the beauty.

Wedding!! Lots of emotions and dreams might have popped in your mind after reading this word! And it is obvious to think about all the possible thoughts and ideas that strike you- to make your wedding weird, dreamy, passionate, intimate, classy, traditional, bohemian or anything else that you want. After all, it is your special day and you deserve to paint it in your own colors. So, here comes the finest spot of New York, a city that never sleeps, that can blow all your guests’ minds - Celebrate At Snug Harbor. As one of New York City’s most unique wedding venues and a Cultural Center and Botanical Garden in Staten Island, the venue is the perfect oasis for your big day. 

With magnificent architecture, 83 acres of stylized lush botanical gardens and artisanal cuisine, the venue gets you covered with every detail that you need for your wedding. The impeccable landscaping, romantic pathways and cultural gardens at this authentic event space are all picture-perfect backdrops for your wedding photos. The possibilities are endless when choosing where to host your special celebration. Say your vows in one of the botanical gardens or the Newhouse Museum and then have your cocktail hour under the stars or inside the charming hall. Any of the lovely settings out of Tuscan Garden, Rose Garden, Connie Gretz Secret Garden, White Garden, and New York Chinese Scholar’s Garden will provide a serene and beautiful atmosphere to kick off your big day. The White Garden or Chinese Scholar Garden can be used alongside the tented pavilion to create a complete garden wedding experience. It can accommodate anywhere from 100 to 250 guests comfortably for your celebration any time from April to October. Let your loved ones raise a toast for you under the starry skies overlooking the gorgeous New York skyline or inside their beautiful ceremony hall amidst cozy and breathtaking settings. 

Influenced by the traditional Chinese gardens from the Han Dynasty, Chinese Scholar Garden boasts a collection of beautiful pavilions, handmade walkways, and architecturally stunning courtyards which are enough to add a dramatic effect to your Chinese wedding. The renovated Tented Pavilion is a pristine outdoor space with indoor comforts including restrooms and a beautiful stone floor at the edge of the breathtaking Chinese Scholar’s Garden. 

Hold your breath as the magic is still on!! The 40-foot ceilings of the Great Hall ensconced by Palladian windows, authentic woodwork, two fireplaces and twelve cozy ewes that line the length of the massive hall giving it an elegant old-world charm ambiance. This event space provides an open-space environment to accommodate up to 350 guests comfortably so that they can dine, dance and make unforgettable memories. The elegant and charming ambiance of the space will put your guests in awe. By adding inventive lighting, the room can be transformed to accommodate more modern tastes. The massive ceiling and soft lighting add to the grandeur of the ballroom and make it picturesque for your classic New York wedding photography. After pairing with some of the city’s finest cuisine, you can transform this into a nice reception spot where all your guests can eat, drink and celebrate the night away. 

For intimate weddings with a few of your guests, you can go with the White Garden, Chinese Garden, and the Tented Pavilion option while for indoor ceremonies, the Art Gallery would be perfect. And to celebrate your large wedding the Great Hall or the beautiful Tuscan Garden on Snug Harbor’s scenic grounds would be a perfect choice. The Tuscan Garden can accommodate up to 250 guests and fits perfectly for your ceremony that falls between April-October. Modeled after the Villa Gamberaia in Florence, this gorgeous spot stands out with its magnificently landscaped terraces, formal water elements, topiaries, and period plantings. 

Getting married is not a one day chore. It is a complete process that demands proper planning and resources to get executed without any hiccups. From outlining an eye-catchy invite for your guests to picking your favorite cake, there is a lot more you need to look about. How your wedding dress will look like, what kind of decor theme you must pick and even which flowers to place at the centerpieces. This is what makes your wedding a complete affair. Amongst all, the major aspect of your wedding is choosing a dream location. And once this chore is ticked in your checklist, half the battle is won! With a place like Celebrate At Snug Harbor in New York City, you should be less worried about the details and just focus on one thing, look va-va-voom in your mom’s (or of your choice) stunning gown and enjoy your day like anything.

Remember, when you were 5 and flipping through your mom and dad’s wedding album and you saw your mother wearing a beautiful wedding gown and started stubbornly crying to wear a similar dress? The day to slip into your own wedding dress is around the corner. Of course, your inspiration is your sweet momma who looks amazing in every attire that she wears. But, you might not be getting the same dress she picked from her neighborhood 20 years back. Ohh! There is no need to distress yourself. You can imbibe the elegance and follow the same on your special day amid the tranquility of the gorgeous space of Celebrate At Snug Harbor. 

As you enter, this one-of-a-kind location will blow your guests away and excite them to look forward to so much that is in store for your New York wedding. Capturing exquisite wedding photographs with a dramatic backdrop of skyscrapers stretching in all directions is a dream come true for your New York wedding photographers. Posing around colorful flowers and vibrant trees surrounding you and your spouse in the gardens or with a stunning view of the intricate decor of the interior is no less than a movie scene. Everything is just spotless from head to toe to impress you and your guests. Of course, your professional photographers in New York will love to shoot outside in front of the dramatic façade of this property, or in the lush gardens with the massive emerald lawn shimmering in the background. 

You could move to the gazebo which is an amazing wedding ceremony spot with its neat white structural look that makes for an amazing setting for romantic pictures of you and your partner while this beautiful landscape plays the perfect prop! You can count on your skillful wedding photographers in New York City to capture the most magical shots of your precious moments at this scenic spot!

The day you have realized what love actually means, you have been dreaming of a perfect man like your dad - one who always supports you, walks in parallel holding you, and stands by your side for every decision that you made. This is what we call forever for life!! And, to start this beautiful venture, you need a marvelous space like Celebrate At Snug Harbor.