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Celebrate at Snug Harbor
4.6 ★★★★★ 95 Google reviews · Greenhouse wedding venue in Staten Island, New York
Lush wedding venue and botanical garden featuring a Chinese Scholar Garden and a Tuscan Garden.
Plan your tour
- Capacity a reviewer mentions 180 guests: “The Lower Gallery is equally spacious and worked well for our cocktail hour, a big plus as we had over 180 guests.” — ask the venue for their stated maximum
- Today see hours ·
- Phone (718) 442-2700
- Website celebrateatsnugharbor.com — most venues book tours right on their site
Hours
| Monday | 10 AM–7 PM |
| Tuesday | 10 AM–7 PM |
| Wednesday | 10 AM–7 PM |
| Thursday | 10 AM–7 PM |
| Friday | 10 AM–7 PM |
| Saturday | 10 AM–7 PM |
| Sunday | 10 AM–7 PM |
The setting
“Lush wedding venue and botanical garden featuring a Chinese Scholar Garden and a Tuscan Garden.” — its Google listing
Amenities, with proof
“The garden has a beautiful fountain, reflecting pools, and lush, vibrant greenery that made the whole setting feel like a fairytale.” — the venue's website
“The space has gorgeous tall windows, fireplaces, and plenty of room for a big dance floor.” — the venue's website
“The service staff and bar staff were both excellent, friendly, and attentive throughout the event, which added to the overall experience.”
What couples say again and again
“I recently DJ’d the BNI Prefer to Refer holiday party there, and like every event I've done at Snug, it was executed beautifully from start to finish.”
“The staff is kind and helpful and really rooting for you the entire wedding planning journey and even provide a book for you to work through the month leading up to the big day.”
“Everyone seemed to know exactly what needed to happen, communicated seamlessly, and worked together to keep the day moving effortlessly.”
“They also include a wedding coordinator (shout out to Roshani who is amazing and proactive about working with other vendors), a bridal attendant, and an assistant.”
“So many of our guests raved about the food, and one reason we booked with Celebrate was their diverse and extensive menu.”
Why it's listed — and what we can confirm
- Glass / botanical setting — “Lush wedding venue and botanical garden featuring a Chinese Scholar Garden and a Tuscan Garden.”
- Hosts weddings or events — “Wedding venue”
- Hosts weddings — “Weddings”
- Corporate & private events — “I recently attended the BNI Prefer to Refer holiday party at Celebrate at Snug Harbor, and the experience was exactly what I’ve come to expect from events there: thoughtful, polished, and truly enjoyable.”
From the reviews
Our wedding day at Snug Harbor (6/8/2024) was like stepping into a fairy tale. The weather was absolutely perfect, and the beauty of the grounds left us speechless. Working with Mona, our event specialist, was an absolute pleasure. She was so sweet and easy to work with, making the planning process a breeze.
My husband and I got married at Snug Harbor in May 2021 and we had such an amazing experience. John was our coordinator and Shelby was my bridal attendant. John worked with us from the day we booked to the day of our wedding and even after.
Relish Catering served the most delicious food at my daughter’s bridal shower this month, at the Upper Great Hall, at the stellar Snug Harbor, Staten Island! Every single guest told me personally how delicious the food was and how fabulous the wait staff was.
We cannot say enough wonderful things about Celebrate at Snug Harbor and the incredible team who helped make our wedding day absolutely unforgettable! From the very first stages of planning through the very last moment of our wedding day, the attention to detail was truly extraordinary.
Getting married at Celebrate at Snug Harbor
Celebrate at Snug Harbor comes up for weddings — confirmed on their own site. Two things make the tour worth it. First, see the glass house at the time of day and season you'd actually get married — the light pouring through the panes at golden hour is the whole reason to book one, but a greenhouse at noon in July feels very different from one at dusk in October, so ask about temperature and shade for your date and walk the path your guests take from parking to ceremony to reception. Second, bring the questions that only matter for a glass venue: is it heated and air-conditioned (the single most important question), what months do they actually book, is there shade cloth or diffusing glass for midday glare, what's the humidity like in summer, are candles or open flame allowed near the plants, and exactly what's included — tables, chairs, setup, and teardown are where quotes quietly diverge. Glass venues are intimate and popular dates book 12–18 months out, so if the tour feels right, ask what's open in your season before you leave.
Corporate events & private parties at Celebrate at Snug Harbor
Corporate events, retreats, or private parties come up for Celebrate at Snug Harbor — greenhouse venues often have real weekday availability since weddings claim the weekends. A quick call answers the three things that matter: weekday and off-season rates, whether the space works for your headcount and A/V needs, and what catering is allowed. If your event lands on a Friday or Saturday in wedding season, ask early.
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