Sunset Terrace at Chelsea Piers

We had our ~125 guest wedding (ceremony + reception) at Sunset Terrace in May 2024. It was an excellent experience and I feel so lucky to have been able to work with the venue team of Sherwin and Haley. They are incredibly proactive, kind, and professional.

We thought this venue was very reasonable for all that is included! It has a lot of character and we loved having the outdoor space/terrace.

I highly recommend their preferred vendors, Patrick from CityIris for floral and Jason Demarco via Allen Dalton Entertainment for DJ. We chose not to have a planner, and with their recommendations, it made it far less daunting to plan. A lot of people said our DJ was the best they’ve ever heard at a wedding!

We also opted not to hire a separate Day-of or Month-of Coordinator since Haley and Sherwin basically filled these roles for us. I would recommend this to others if you have both your ceremony and reception at Sunset Terrace. Haley did a phenomenal job, and I don’t think separate day-of or month-of coordinators would’ve added much value, unless your wedding is highly complex in terms of off-site photo/getting ready elements.

Five star wedding experience! I had so much fun and wish I could live the day all over again!!

We had the PERFECT wedding at the Sunset Terrace at Chelsea Piers! Tucked away behind the Sky Rink of Chelsea Piers 61, Sunset Terrace has one of the most romantic views of the Hudson River in NYC. and proved to be an elegant setting for an unforgettable night. The food was incredible and the staff did a great job of anticipating our needs in the moment.

Sherwin Johnson and Haley Podimsky in particular made us feel like we were in very capable hands throughout the entire experience and they went above and beyond to meet our expectations. When we told them something that we would like, they would work with us to make it happen. They even helped set up our chuppah before the ceremony!

The all inclusive package was a dream since we didn't have to deal with any vendors. The only people we had to find ourselves was our photographer and DJ. On top of all that, the pricing was extremely competitive, which allowed us to have our dream wedding in New York CIty. We were even able to be under budget. We STILL have family members talking about how wonderful the night was nearly a year later!

We originally were concerned that you had to walk past the Sky Rink to get to the venue, but once we entered the actual space it quickly faded into the background. We barely noticed it on the night, even WITH a game taking place on the ice. It sort of gave a cool, secret speakeasy vibe.

We cannot recommend Sunset Terrace enough! If you are looking for a beautiful waterfront wedding in New York City, you can’t do much better than this!

My wife and I had our wedding in Sunset Terrace and it was such a beautiful experience. We rented the skating rink and the terrace. We found some professional skaters to perform and lead us to the ice to say our vows. I think we hosted a very unique wedding and I hope our guests felt the same way. Anna was AMAZING throughout the whole process starting from before the day of the event. She tried so hard to make sure everything would go smoothly for us and that we would be happy with the arrangements. She also was in constant contact with the vendors that we found and honestly made life so much easier for both my wife and I. Roxanne was also really pro-active on the day of the event and made sure I was actually enjoying the event (along with the guests). The whole team was amazing.

I do just have one small criticism in that the bridal suite was a bit cold and not what I expected 😅. I think it could use a little decoration and maybe a place to change clothes?

Our wedding at Sunset Terrace was absolutely perfect. The setting was incredible and the views during our happy hour as the sun set were unbelievable. The chelsea piers team took care of every detail. Shout out to Anna and Jamie. It was a perfect night. And we have gotten so many people tell us the food was the best they have ever had at a wedding! We cannot recommend it more highly. 

We couldn’t have asked for a better experience at Sunset Terrace at Chelsea Piers! This venue was absolutely perfect for our wedding of 100 people. From start to finish, the entire team was incredibly professional, organized, and genuinely invested in making our day perfect. Everyone worked seamlessly with our vendors, which made everything run so smoothly.

And the view… absolutely breathtaking. The venue overlooks the Hudson River, and our guests could not stop talking about the stunning sunset. It created the most magical backdrop for our ceremony and photos.

A huge shoutout to Anna, our wonderful day-of coordinator. Anna made the entire planning process easy and stress-free. She was super responsive, detail-oriented, and truly went above and beyond to make sure everything came together perfectly.

We received countless compliments from our guests about how beautiful and well-organized everything was. We are so grateful to the entire team at Sunset Terrace for making our dream wedding come to life.

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!

There's plenty of venues to choose from in Manhattan but none compare to Sunset Terrace! We booked this venue back in 2019 but because of the pandemic we postponed our wedding. They were incredibly flexible with moving our date and accommodating anything we might need including accommodating food allergies. Not only does this venue offer stunning views and amazing food but the staff is incredibly kind and professional.  Every individual we've had the pleasure of working with at Sunset Terrace was so knowledgeable and helpful. They handled everything from seating, to linens, to food and drinks. This made wedding planning so much easier because we didn't have to hire many vendors. Day of coordination was amazing and kept us stress free. We were able to enjoy our day safely with our loved ones.
If you are on the fence about choosing Sunset Terrace because of the ice rink nearby I can promise you that no one will even remember it once they pass through the doors. We had our wedding in December and all of our guests are still telling us how much fun they had, how beautiful everything was, and how much they loved the food! 
If you're looking for stunning views,  prime location,  delicious food, professional and kind staff have your wedding at Sunset Terrace!

When my partner and I were initially looking for venues to get married, we knew it had to be in Manhattan since we are both natives to the borough. Aside from that we weren't really sure what we were looking for but when we saw Sunset Terrace at Chelsea Piers we knew we found a perfect match. The physical venue is hard to beat with stunning views of the Hudson River, plenty of getting ready room, onsite parking, and a huge ceremony/reception space. The space marries industrial vibes while remaining whimsical and romantic with the views. The staff we worked with were responsive, creative, and patient. Other venues we spoke with started with a list of don'ts-- no candles indoors, no live music, etc. At Chelsea Piers, they said, "tell us what you want and we'll do what we can to make it happen." They coordinated with our other vendors seamlessly. Our main priority was making sure our guests had a memorable time and two weeks later, we're still receiving glowing feedback about how much fun they had, how tasty and unique the food was, and how stunning everything looked. 11/10 would recommend this space for any wedding. Full disclosure if you do choose this as your venue: -The space is directly next to an ice hockey rink, so if you plan to get ready on site, bring layers! -Since it is an indoor NYC venue, they require all attendees to be fully vaccinated (woohoo!) -Prepare for the best day of your life!