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Jennifer Finch
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Nicotra’s Ballroom

Located on the West Shore of Staten Island within the grounds of the Hilton Garden Inn, Nicotra’s Ballroom is truly the star of Staten Island’s event scene. Owned and operated by native Staten Islanders Lois and Richard Nicotra, this outstanding venue is a testament as to what a passion for hospitality and an eye for impeccable design can add to any event. From beautiful works of art flown in directly from Italy to rooftop fire pits and cabanas that transport you to Miami Beach, the sprawling South Avenue campus has a perfect spot to host your most special moments.

Nicotra’s Ballroom, nestled with 415 acres of protected Woodlands is located on the garden level of the inviting property on the flower-filled Lois Lane. Multiple event spaces can accommodate both intimate and grand events. Nicotra’s Ballroom is truly unique in its offerings as a venue with multiple spaces to accommodate any event vision.

The beautiful Tea House Garden, one of the specialty rooms at Nicotra’s Ballroom, is the perfect location to host an intimate affair of 75 people or more. Surrounded by two outdoor patios, a thriving Koi Pond and a solarium roof, this special space invokes classic Japanese artistry and tapestries, while allowing for your wedding vision to shine through. Guests can even kick off their heels and dance the night away on the heated dance floor or enjoy a stolen moment at the custom crafted alcove bar. The outdoor patios are reserved for guests of the Tea House, with a bright red Pagoda and Moonbridge as a backdrop for picture perfect moments.

The magnificent, newly renovated Trevi Garden has a style all its own. With details pulled straight from the streets of Venice and Florence, this enchanting room is the definition of romance. The cobblestone floors laid by Italian artisans, Venetian lamp posts and ‘Trevi Fountain’ brings the feeling of outside into a temperature-controlled space. The Trevi Garden shines through any weather and allows you to feel as though you hosted your event al fresco! Guests feel as though they are dining in an Italian Piazza, surrounded with white silk tenting and the comforts of a luxury space. With the ability to host up to 175 guests, the Trevi Garden truly is ‘magnifico’!

The true heart of Nicotra’s Ballroom is the Main Ballroom. This 11,000 sf robust space can be customized to accommodate between 50 to 1,000 guests; boasting 18 ft ceilings and windows that span from wall to wall. Guests can enjoy a woodland view of the beautiful, protected grounds of the Bloomfield Conservancy, which is dramatically lit in the evenings.

The signature feature that ties all the Nicotra’s Ballroom spaces together is the manicured Wedding Garden and Great Lawn. This secluded, flower-filled space is the ‘dream come true’ for those looking to say ‘I do’ outdoors. A Florentine Gazebo is the centerpiece of the picturesque grounds, accented by works of art that speak to the love that is witnessed in this space. The modern, cheeky ‘XOXOX’ sculpture is the perfect setting for bridal party photos, while a 10 ft tall ‘Lovers Embrace’ sculpture at the edge of the Wedding Garden is an iconic piece that is among the many Nicotra Collection art pieces that brighten the indoor and outdoor spaces at the Hilton Garden Inn Staten Island, part of a nearly $3MM collection the Owners have curated across the property.

Along with its beautiful spaces, Nicotra’s Ballroom offers a robust wedding menu that is sure to excite any palette. The fantastic cocktail hour is full of well-appointed stations to suit any taste. One, for example, is the Nicotra’s Ballroom Paella Station. The traditional paella, consisting of fluffy saffron rice, baby clams, PEI mussels, scallops, shrimp, chicken & chorizo all presented in our authentic, oversized paellera pan - a true house favorite. Enhanced by the bold red and white sangria served alongside it and coupled with delicious cocktails and the many traditional antipasto fixings.

After attending a Nicotra’s Ballroom cocktail hour, only a Nicotra’s Ballroom four-course meal can follow. Crafted by our Chefs, the menu features De Cecco pastas imported from Italy, Grade A prime meats, and fresh fish delivered for each event, all to create custom culinary offerings. Your Hilton Garden Inn event planner, who works as your liaison to the property and your personal guide to your journey down the aisle, will sit with you during your private tasting and assist you in choosing the perfect menu for your day

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

Yes

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

Yes

How many event spaces or rooms does your venue offer?

6

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Ballroom
Banquet Hall
Garden
Hotel

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Indoor
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Ceremony
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Linens

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4.9 out of 5 rating
4.9 out of 5 rating
68 reviews
98% recommend it
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Nicotra's Ballroom is highly praised by multiple reviewers for their exceptional service, delicious food, and beautiful atmosphere, with specific areas like the Gazebo and Tea Room receiving acclaim. The planners, including Alessandra and Jennifer, are commended for their attentiveness and professionalism, going above and beyond to ensure a stress-free wedding experience. Guests appreciated the variety of options available, such as the Viennese Hour and choice of food stations, and the seamless execution of events. The stunning grounds provided picturesque settings for photos, and the inclusivity of the venue alongside a connected hotel made it convenient for guests, garnering overwhelmingly positive feedback.

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Nicotra's Ballroom is highly praised by multiple reviewers for their exceptional service, delicious food, and beautiful atmosphere, with specific areas like the Gazebo and Tea Room receiving acclaim. The planners, including Alessandra and Jennifer, are commended for their attentiveness and professionalism, going above and beyond to ensure a stress-free wedding experience. Guests appreciated the variety of options available, such as the Viennese Hour and choice of food stations, and the seamless execution of events. The stunning grounds provided picturesque settings for photos, and the inclusivity of the venue alongside a connected hotel made it convenient for guests, garnering overwhelmingly positive feedback.

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Jessica
Jessica Sent on 12/08/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Beautiful October Wedding

I had my wedding at Nicotra’s Ballroom this past October, and I’m not even sure where to start with the compliments - I wouldn’t change a thing. We had our rehearsal dinner at Lorenzo’s, our cocktail hour in the Trevi Garden, and reception in the Persimmon Room.

We had attended a wedding at Nictora’s a few years before planning ours, and we were so impressed that it made our venue search very easy. I’m happy to say that the team consistently delivers on great food, service, and atmosphere. Our guests are still talking about the food being some of the best they’ve had at a wedding, also complimenting the uniqueness of the venue.

Jennifer Finch, our planner, kept everything organized and running smoothly - she was extremely willing to work with us on little details, provided helpful and insightful answers to questions, and kept us feeling calm on the day of the wedding. While Nicotra’s provides the full package, there was enough customization available that things really felt ours.

She’s a natural. Our bridal attendant, another Jennifer, also went above and beyond - she was friendly, helpful, professional, and made sure we were FED and comfortable at all times. Our Maitre’d Matt was also amazing! Took time to ensure everything was to our liking, was very helpful and kind to guests, and was overall adaptable. The entire FOH staff was excellent, honestly - they made our celebration so much more special. To cap it all off, the Nicotras themselves stopped by to say hello to us and check in on guests - what a personal touch!

Something that you often miss out on with a ballroom wedding are beautiful grounds - not the case here. We had many tons of options for beautiful couples portraits moments, and the floor to ceiling windows provided another great bit of atmosphere during the reception.

We closed our reception with the Viennese Hour - if it’s in your budget, do NOT skip this. It was an absolutely incredible and massive display that blew guests away. And having an extra hour to party is awesome!

I cannot compliment this venue enough!
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Laura Sent on 11/27/2024
5 out of 5 rating

All About The Brockingtons

If you’re looking for a stress free wedding, look no further. I can rave about our wedding forever, our event planner Alessandra Moss helped us every step of the way. Our guests enjoyed the heavenly cocktail hour and were impressed with the professionalism of the staff.

Day of coordinator Jennifer was attentive and took care of all my bridal needs. We highly recommend booking Nicotras Ballroom at the Hilton Garden Inn for your wedding venue, we had a lot of guests traveling and it was easy for our guests to stay in the hotel.

We shared our first look on the beautiful property, there are endless options for photo ops. We were able to take many photos and video inside and outside the venue. The ceremony took place outside on the Gazebo, it was absolutely stunning, the weather was perfect.

Alessandra met with us regularly in person and was easily accessible via email. She walked us through the wedding planning and guided us on the next steps of the process. It was a great relief that the venue took care of a lot of the details, and we used one of their vendors Red Carpet Events for decor/flowers and they were fantastic!
Dana
Dana Sent on 09/09/2024
5 out of 5 rating

The Perfect Wedding

We got engaged in January 2024. In late January , we met with Alessandra, and we both immediately knew we found the perfect place for our wedding. She was thorough, friendly, professional, explained everything to us, showed us the entire venue, and reviewed the pricing with us.
She not only listened to us, but took special care to make sure our wishes became realities. Every step of the way, she was there, quick to respond to emails and phone calls, and never once left us in the dark. We got married in July, only six months after visiting Nicotra's for the first time.
Everything on our Wedding Day went perfectly. The Bridal Attendant Jackie was there for us the entire day and went above and beyond - even hunting out crayons for a crying 5 year old. She was absolutely amazing. The Maitre D ran everything smoothly through the entire event.
The venue was beautiful - we had our wedding in the gardens and the reception in the Tea Room. Nicotra's was very attentive throughout the entire evening. It was beyond my expectations. Everyone has been raving ever since about our wedding.
With the cocktail hour, we got the Raw Bar and the Sushi Bar as add-ons. Everyone loved it, especially the groom. He gave them a request (half-jokingly) for a plate of salmon sushi during the cocktail hours, and even that, Nicotra's made sure he had his own plate of salmon sushi during the cocktail hour. We picked the Paella, which was out of this world delicious. We got a taco bar, and people loved it. The food during the cocktail hour was excellent, plentiful, and everyone we spoke to was blown away by it.
Our guests all loved the food, which has been a major talking point. Every single person who attended has said to us "you two had an amazing wedding, everything was perfect, and the food was so good - we couldn't move when we left."
They also loved the wedding in the garden. It was a picture perfect day. The amount of amazing photos we got from our Guests is staggering - the Gardens was such a picturesque place for a wedding - can't wait to see what our photographer comes back with.
We used their recommended reverend (Rev Vincent Sica), who knocked the ceremony out of the park. Our guests were buzzing for weeks that it was the best ceremony they ever attended.
It's now a little over a month and a half later, giving us a lot of time to unpack everything from the engagement, planning, and our wedding day. After reflecting back on everything, neither of us would have changed anything at all. Alessandra worked hard to plan and execute the perfect wedding of our dreams, and amazingly did it in just six months. Everyone from Nicotra's did such an exceptional job with our wedding. If we had to do it all over again - we would do it exactly the same way, without changing a single thing. We highly recommend anyone looking for a wedding venue to go here.

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