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.

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.

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 were incredible. They 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. He was warm and made us feel so cared for from start to finish on our wedding day. 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!