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Jennifer Finch
Jennifer Finch
Director of Catering

Woman-owned

14 years in business

We speak English, Italian, Russian and Spanish

Large team (21+ members)

Located in Staten Island, New York, Above is a high-end rooftop venue connected to the Hilton Garden Inn New York/Staten Island. The management of this venue invites couples that are seeking sweeping views of the Big Apple combined with superb amenities and excellent service. To-be-weds may call on the seasoned event staff of this venue to help craft a truly remarkable celebration.

Facilities and Capacity

The rooftop space of Above features an open-air, wraparound terrace. Couples and their loved ones may gaze out at panoramic views of both the skyline of New York City and the bridges of Staten Island. Cabanas, fire pits, and an open kitchen make entertaining straightforward and enjoyable. An eye-catching, 50-foot-long and illuminated Calacatta marble bar offers a superb site for a cocktail hour. One floor below, the Above ballroom features contemporary and tasteful urban decor such as Venetian glass-infused wallpaper and a stunning light fixture with Swarovski crystal. These carefully selected elements are further enhanced by abundant natural light entering the room through 20-foot-high, floor-to-ceiling windows.

Services Offered

Above hosts wedding ceremonies and receptions in its ballroom event space. This venue's staff will assist couples with event planning, event rentals, audio-visual equipment, wedding cake, and arranging accommodations. With high-end hotel rooms and suites close at hand, this location is convenient for couples and their guests. A complimentary honeymoon suite for the happy couple is included with a wedding booking of this venue. Additionally, this locale features menus with seasonal and contemporary American cuisine. Wedding parties are sure to talk about your celebrations in this venue excitedly in the years to come.

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FAQ

Do you have a site fee for wedding receptions at your venue?

No

Do you have a site fee for wedding ceremonies at your venue?

Yes

What is the starting site fee for wedding ceremonies during peak season?

1,500

What is the starting site fee for wedding ceremonies during off-peak season?

1,500.00

Which of the following are included in starting site fee?

Bridal Suite
Chairs
China
Clean Up
Event Planning
Flatware
Glassware
Linens
Parking
Tables

Which of the following are included in the cost of wedding catering?

Cake Cutting
Dessert
Server(s)
Wedding Cake

Which of the following are included in the starting price for bar service?

Bartender(s)
Champagne Toast
House Beer
House Liquor
House Wine
Open Bar
Premium Liquor
Signature Drink

What is the minimum number of guests required to book your venue?

100

How many event spaces or rooms does your venue offer?

Two

Describe your venue:

Ballroom
Banquet Hall
Garden
Hotel
Loft
Restaurant
Rooftop

What kind of settings are available?

Indoor
Uncovered Outdoor

Which of the following wedding events does your venue service?

Ceremony
Reception

What event services do you offer?

Accommodations
Event Planner
Event Rentals

What catering services do you offer?

Cocktail Reception
Dessert
French Service
Hors d'oeuvres
Outside Cake
Plated
Server(s)
Stations
Tastings

What bar services do you provide?

Bartender(s)
Cash Bar
Champagne Toast
House Beer
House Liquor
House Wine
Liquor License
Open Bar
Premium Liquor
Signature Drink
Specialty Wine

What event items are available?

Chairs

What food and beverage items are available?

Linens

What transportation and access is available?

Shuttle

What months are included in your peak season?

March
April
May
June
September
October
November
December

What months are included in your off-peak season?

January
February
July
August

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Reviews of Above

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ABOVE, located in Staten Island, offers a truly magical wedding experience with breathtaking views, elegant decor, and exceptional service. The venue's rooftop setting and stunning sunset views create a romantic atmosphere, and the all-inclusive package eases the planning process. Reviewers highlight the professionalism and care provided by wedding planner Jennifer, bridal attendant Jackie, and maître d' Tom, ensuring a flawless and memorable day for couples and guests alike. Additionally, the venue's coordination, service, and food quality receive high praise, making it a top recommendation for couples seeking a luxurious and heartfelt wedding venue experience.

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This AI-generated summary gives you a snapshot of the overall ratings and feedback from the reviews this vendor has received.

ABOVE, located in Staten Island, offers a truly magical wedding experience with breathtaking views, elegant decor, and exceptional service. The venue's rooftop setting and stunning sunset views create a romantic atmosphere, and the all-inclusive package eases the planning process. Reviewers highlight the professionalism and care provided by wedding planner Jennifer, bridal attendant Jackie, and maître d' Tom, ensuring a flawless and memorable day for couples and guests alike. Additionally, the venue's coordination, service, and food quality receive high praise, making it a top recommendation for couples seeking a luxurious and heartfelt wedding venue experience.

Weddingwire
4.9/5 42 reviews
Google
4.8/5 21 reviews
Czarina
Czarina Sent on 04/18/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Best Day Ever

We had our wedding on April 15, 2023 and our experience at Above was nothing but amazing. Our event planner Alessandra was always responsive with all of our questions whenever we had them and did everything to accommodate us and help us plan a perfect wedding. The venue space was beautiful and even though we needed to have our ceremony in the ballroom due to the weather it was fully transformed by the time our reception came along. Our guests keep raving about cocktail hour and the food and thought everything looked so beautiful!! We truly had an amazing experience and will forever look back on our wedding day with beautiful memories. Our maitre’d Tom was wonderful and my bridal attendant Jackie never left my side and was so helpful with coordinating our day. Would highly recommend this venue especially if you are looking for an all inclusive one - ceremony space, reception, and hotel all in one place. The owners of the venue, the Nicotras, even visited us during our rehearsal dinner and our wedding to make sure everything was going well and wish us the best and congratulated us. Truly felt taken care of - the entire staff was wonderful.
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Jessica Sent on 10/14/2025
5 out of 5 rating

A Dream Wedding at ABOVE!

Our wedding at ABOVE was absolutely magical — from start to finish, everything was flawless. The venue itself is breathtaking — the rooftop views, elegant décor, and stunning lighting created the most romantic atmosphere we could ever imagine. It truly felt like we were floating above the city celebrating with the people we love most.

A special thank you to Jennifer, our wedding planner, who was the heartbeat behind it all. She guided us every step of the way with such grace, professionalism, and genuine care. Jennifer made us feel like we were her only couple — every detail was handled with perfection, and her calm confidence allowed us to truly relax and enjoy the day.

Jackie, my bridal attendant, was an absolute angel. From fluffing my dress to making sure I ate, she anticipated everything before I even had to ask. I truly don’t know how I would’ve made it through the day without her!

And Tom, our maître d’, deserves endless praise. He ran the evening seamlessly — every transition, toast, and course felt effortless because of his experience and attention to detail. Our guests are still raving about how smooth and elegant the entire evening was.

If you’re looking for a wedding venue that’s both luxurious and heartfelt, with a team that treats you like family, look no further than ABOVE. It was the best decision we made, and we’ll cherish the memories forever.
Susan
Susan Sent on 06/11/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Above went ABOVE and beyond! Stunning views, beautiful venue, great food & amazing service

We got married at Above in Staten Island and it was truly a dream come true! The venue is absolutely stunning, modern and elegant with floor-to-ceiling windows and the most breathtaking sunset views. It was the perfect backdrop for our special day.

From start to finish, the experience was flawless. Jennifer, our wedding coordinator, was amazing, she had an answer for everything and guided me through planning every detail seamlessly. The coordination was top-notch, the service was pristine, and the food was absolutely delicious.

The bridal attendant, Jackie, and the maître D, Tom, were incredible and made me feel completely taken care of all day long. Another huge plus was the location, the venue is attached to the hotel, so we stayed on-site for getting ready, photos, and the ceremony. It was so convenient for both us and our guests.

It was the perfect day in every way. I wish I could do it again and again! Highly, highly recommend.
Stefanie
Stefanie Sent on 04/06/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Above and Beyond!

Dear Alessandra,
This review is long overdue, but the sentiment is still the same. Jesse and I can not thank you enough for the time, support, patience, suggestions, and care you gave us in planning our wedding. We truly lucked out that you got married in December and had ideas for us! You shared many ideas ( ex: carolers, Christmas tree cake, and ornaments) with us. They were a hit at our wedding! You are a true professional and clearly love your job! Thank you for making all of our wedding dreams come true!

Love,
Stefanie and Jesse Lewis
12-07-24 Wedding
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Bianca Sent on 06/14/2024
5 out of 5 rating

A Perfect Wedding Weekend

It’s hard to even summarize how perfect working with Above was. A special shout out to Alessandra, Jackie and Tom and everyone else who helped behind the scenes to coordinate our perfect wedding day. They rolled with every punch we threw their way and ultimately made things as stress free as you can get with a wedding. The all-inclusiveness of the Above package was seriously the best way to go for my high-strung self. Every little thing was taken care of, even down to the cake. The actual venue itself is gorgeous, balcony views stunning and we were blessed with perfect weather. We even had our ceremony outdoors at the Trellis which looked like something out of a fairy tale! 1000 out of 1000 would recommend
J
Jazi Sent on 04/24/2023
5 out of 5 rating

The most breathtaking, perfect, loving venue

This venue was beyond magical. From planner (Alessandra) to bridal attendant (Jackie) to the maitre’d (Tom)…we have never felt more special & loved. The rooftop and cocktail hour was filled with delicious dishes all our family and friends raved about, and the ballroom was breathtaking. The table-side service was impeccable! It was the most wonderful day my husband and I could have ever hoped for. Everything went smoothly & it was a wedding for the books! Xoxoxoox hope to go back soon for another person’s wedding! Thank you to the amazing staff at ABOVE!
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Brianna Sent on 12/07/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Cocktail Reception

My husband and I had our cocktail reception at Above this past Friday and it was nothing short of amazing!!!! We had the absolute best time as well as all of our guests! Everyone is still talking about it. It was an all around great time. The food was perfect, the music, the atmosphere - AMAZING. Jennifer was absolutely amazing to work with since we started planning in 2020. She went above and beyond to make sure everything was on point for us the day of the wedding. I highly recommend Above for your next event and promise you’ll be in great hands with Jennifer. She’s knowledgeable and personable! You will not be disappointed. Thank you Jennifer for helping us plan our perfect reception!
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Anthony Sent on 12/05/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Absolutely perfect in every way!!


We got married at ABOVE November 2022! We could not have asked for anything better!! First i would like to personally from the bottom of our hearts than Jennifer Finch for everything she have done, and literally going ABOVE and beyond, now we know why the venue is called Above- The attention to detail for the event and how you made our vision literally come to life was absolutely mesmerizing , from the staff, waiters, bridal attendant and maître D- were so coordinated and precise with everything, you made our day come to life!!!, We still have no words but just utter perfection on every single aspect!!!! If you are looking for your dream wedding please look no further, Jenn will make every single vision come to life, and it was such an absolute pleasure to work with!
Jennifer
Jennifer Sent on 10/18/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing wedding venue

My husband and I had our wedding at Above and I truly cannot say enough good things about our experience. First off, Jennifer was truly fantastic. She kept me organized and on track with wedding planning, was always readily available to answer any questions I had during planning and was so helpful in all of her advice she offered. The day of the wedding our bridal attendant Jenn and maitre'd Tom were both an absolute pleasure. They went above and beyond to make sure all our needs were met. The venue was stunning, food incredible, and all of our guests had a fantastic time. Added bonus of the hotel rooms so no one had to drive home. It was such an amazing wedding venue, zero regrets whatsoever!
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Carmela Sent on 10/11/2022
5 out of 5 rating

10/10 in every aspect

My now husband and I were together for 11 years prior to our wedding day. We were 18 when we started dating and spoke about the potential of this day many times. We always knew we wanted a modern-esk cocktail style party, as we felt we did not want to stop dancing to eat. When we got engaged we mentioned this idea to a few people and they all recommended Above. When we visited Above for the first time, the elevator doors opened up, our jaws fell to the floor and we instantly knew this was the place we wanted to celebrate our long awaited wedding. Jenn (our wedding planner) was INCREDIBLE. She assisted us with our vision and the many questions to help execute the wedding of our dreams. Jackie (my bridal attendant) and Tom (our Maitre d') were the most "on top of it" people we could have asked for, so sweet, professional and amazing in every sense of the word! Every aspect of the day was exactly what we envisioned and more. That night friends and family were telling us this was the best wedding they have ever been to. 10/10 in every aspect.
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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2020 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2018 Winner
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Above includes the following items and services for wedding events in its starting site fee:
  • Bridal Suite
  • Chairs
  • China
  • Clean Up
  • Event Planning
  • Flatware
  • Glassware
  • Linens
  • Parking
  • Tables
Above includes the following items and services in its wedding catering costs:
  • Cake Cutting
  • Dessert
  • Server(s)
  • Wedding Cake
The bar service starting price at Above includes:
  • Bartender(s)
  • Champagne Toast
  • House Beer
  • House Liquor
  • House Wine
  • Open Bar
  • Premium Liquor
  • Signature Drink
The space offered by Above for wedding events is known for:
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet Hall
  • Garden
  • Hotel
  • Loft
  • Restaurant
  • Rooftop
Above offers the following indoor/outdoor options for weddings:
  • Indoor
  • Uncovered Outdoor
Above offers the following types of wedding events:
  • Ceremony
  • Reception
Above offers the following services for wedding events:
  • Accommodations
  • Event Planner
  • Event Rentals
Above offers the following furniture and decor items for weddings:
  • Chairs
Above is recommended by 98% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 4.9 out of 5 with the following breakdown: 4.9 in quality of service, 4.9 in average response time, 4.9 in flexibility, 4.9 in professionalism and 4.8 in value.
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