Nicotra's Ballroom Reviews

Overall, the day went very smoothly! If we did have any issues, staff were very attentive and quick to help or adjust as needed. Thank you to Matt, Jackie, and Jen especially! The venue spaces and beautiful and malleable to any theme you’d need. Food is delicious and variable. I think mg only ask would be to keep everyone informed. My husband missed the chance to get certain photos due to miscommunications. But besides that everything was smooth.

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!

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!

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.

From rehearsal day through the main event, Nicotra's made planning and execution of our wedding enjoyable and peaceful. The staff worked extremely diligently and everyone I spoke with mentioned how on-point they were throughout the night.

Unbelievable service, food, accommodations, and more! Our guests couldn’t say enough about how outstanding and fabulous this venue was. Thank you to the entire Nicotra’s staff for all of their attentiveness, kindness, and hard work in making this the best night and celebration of our lives! We had an amazing wedding planner, bridal assistant and maitre de that went above and beyond.

Nicotra's Ballroom had excellent service quality. Our coordinator Alessandra was super helpful in helping us plan our wedding. Whenever we had questions they were quick to answer or address any issues. She was detailed in asking us what we wanted for our wedding, details that we hadn't even though of.

We booked the Gazebo and Tea House Garden for our ceremony and reception. When the weather wasn't looking the greatest for an outdoor ceremony Alessandra and the team help upgrade us to the Trevi room and made sure to coordinate with our vendors for a smooth setup. Everything looked beautiful! And probably better then if we had it during the hot weather outdoors. It was my dream come true and exceeded my expectations.

Also when our original Photobooth vendor had issues with their equipment and couldn't do the job. Alessandra was quick to contact another Photobooth vendor and get him within the hour! I thought we weren't going to have a photobooth for our guest but she saved the day! Our guest even didn't notice there was a problem. The wedding was a hit, all of our guest raved about the ceremony site, cocktail/ reception setup and the food.

Thank you to Nicotras for giving me the best wedding!

Where do I start?! Nicotra’s Ballroom was #1 on my venues list during my search at the beginning of wedding planning and all it took was one visit and I was HOOKED. Lol Alessandra and the whole team at Nicotra’s … WOW! They went above and beyond for my husband and I. It was truly a dream come true!

We had our wedding at Nicotra’s Ballroom in May and it was better than we could have ever dreamed. They were so flexible when we had to postpone because of COVID; when the day finally came, everyone at Nicotra's made it perfect. It poured on our wedding day but everyone made sure we could take photos outside. They set up the ballroom beautifully as our plan B, and I loved it. The staff was so warm, kind and attentive (shoutout to Jenn, Jennifer and Tom — the best team!). The food was also *incredible.* Our guests have been raving about it for weeks. Highly recommend having your wedding here!

We had our wedding in November at Lorenzos restaurants hall, which is part of Nicotras group. I loved working with Briana, she is so professional, responsive, creative, kind and amazing. She would answer all my questions and whenever I mentioned any problems to her, she would quickly suggest effective solutions. The venues are so beautiful, the grounds are also beautiful. They have amazing customer service here.
And the food is also amazing. All my guests loved our party so much, they loved the venue, the decor, the service and the food. Everyone had an awesome time.
Thanks you so much for making my wedding so much fun.

Let's face it, the venue can make or break your whole wedding so there's a lot riding on this decision. Nicotra's Ballroom has everything - beautiful grounds for a romantic ceremony and pictures ✔, amazing room for your reception ✔, part of a hotel so you and your guests just have to go upstairs at the end of the night ✔, delicious food ✔, the best, most attentive staff in the industry ✔✔✔
From the minute we first walked into Nicotra's Ballroom we felt welcomed and at home. Then we met our coordinator, Jennifer Finch, and immediately felt like we were old friends and knew we were in good hands.  Every step of the way, Jenn was there for us, answering questions, providing guidance and always making us feel as though we were the only couple she was planning an event for. Our wedding was everything we dreamed of and more! Our guests couldn't stop telling us how beautiful everything was and how delicious the food was. At a time when so many businesses were hurting, Nicotra's was acommodating and easy to work with when we had to postpone last year due to COVID.
But the thing that sets Nicotra's apart from all the rest is the staff. It starts at the top. Mr. & Mrs. Nicotra are very involved and want to make sure that everyone has the best experience possible, which we did. Jenn and Sue, our bridal attendant, spoiled us, treated us like royalty and wouldn't let us a do a thing. They handled every little detail no matter how small so we didn't have to worry about a thing and could relax and truly enjoy our day. I could go on and on about all the wonderful things about Nicotra's but just trust me, book Nicotra's Ballroom. It was the best decision we made!!

It was so wonderful to have our wedding at Nicotra's Ballroom! We had our reception at the Trevi Garden and loved the setup of that room. Plus it was really convenient to have the venue be part of the Hilton, so that our out of town guests could stay at the hotel on site. And needless to mention it was nice from a getting ready standpoint that we could get ready upstairs and then head straight to photos at the venue. Our planner was Jenn and she was great to work with! She was patient, very thorough and kept us on track on what we needed to do. We especially liked the generous tasting and our sit down session with Jenn where she provided lots of useful tips. In general, we asked a lot of questions and Jenn had all of the answers. Even with a hurricane potentially crashing our wedding, Jenn came up with timely suggestions and helped us think through our options and what changes to make. Overall, the wedding we had was spectacular! Everything was set up in such a pretty way and our guests raved about how good the food was. The bridal attendant Jackie and the maitre d' Tom did a great job in ensuring everything ran smoothly. We highly recommend having your wedding at Nictora's Ballroom!

Our wedding reception at the Trevi Garden ballroom was held here in May 2019. I chose the Trevi because I like high ceilings with curtain drapery, resembling an indoor tent. The included catering service was terrific as our wedding guests only had compliments on the quality of the food! Sue, the coordinator at the Hilton was a pleasure to work with-upbeat, direct and organized. We had a 9-piece band play, as well, in which a stage was provided at no extra cost by Sue. The elegant lamposts, the statues and fountain within the venue offered a classic theme. The lobby of the Hilton hotel was impressive and elegant too! I got a bridal suite for my party and stayed overnight after the wedding too. The bridal suite was large in space that it accommodated my bridesmaids, hair & makeup, photographer & videography crew! Uplighting along the walls was included, we chose amber and it offered a romantic feed. Highly recommended holding a wedding here.

I wish I could relive that day over and over again. From the start I knew I wanted my wedding at Nicotra’s. Not only is it a gorgeous venue, but the attached hotel was definitely a plus as my husband and I have a lot of out of town family/friends. From the first day we went there, Wedding Coordinator Jen Finch was amazing!!! Always in touch and so wonderful! The night before my wedding i stayed in the bridal suite with sitting room and salon set up with my mom. The morning of my wedding I woke to a lovely in-room breakfast for me and my bridesmaids which was an extra charge but so worth it! We got back from the church and got the most beautiful pictures right on the grounds! Everyone LOVED the food. The cocktail hour was gorgeous! The staff was incredible!!! The room was absolutely beautiful!!! It was everything I could’ve wanted in a wedding and so much more!!!

Picking Nicotra's Ballroom to get married was the best, and easiest, decision that my (now) husband and I made. Working with Sue Vaiana ensured that we had a magical wedding that was everything we hoped for and more. All of her recommendations were spot on and she was there for us every step of the way-- literally answering our emails in the middle of the night. The food and service couldn't be beat; all of our guests were extremely impressed and many said it was the best wedding they had ever been to.

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These are stunning photos and an amazing venue. My favorite place to buy wedding gifts and decor I always go to www.5thavestore.com. Check them out they are amazing!

These are stunning photos and an amazing venue. My favorite place to buy wedding gifts and decor I always go to www.5thavestore.com. Check them out they are amazing!

Hands down, the best decision we made while wedding planning was to have our reception at Nicotra's. We worked very closely with Sue during the entire process, who was phenomenal beyond words. Sue was the one to answer my initial e-mail inquiring about coming to check out the venue, she guided us through the venue and package options, she sealed the deal and navigated us through the entire process. Her expertise and ability to predict all needs/concerns is uncanny. (I swear she can almost read minds!) To make it even better, she is the kindest and absolute easiest person to work with. Always available via phone, e-mail or an in-person drop by. Every step of wedding planning was enjoyable and my husband and I feel truly blessed to have had such an incredible experience. But why stop here! I must also give a tremendous shout out to our bridal attendant, Victoria and our Maitre'd, Tom, who were rockstars!! Honestly - every staff member at Nicotra's/Hilton were top-notch, on-point, courteous, professional and a delight. (We even got to meet Mr. & Mrs. Nicotra a few times and we enjoyed our conversation with them very much. It meant a lot to see how vested they are in their business and that they still give it a personal touch.) ...I really can write on forever, but I will leave just a few more comments. The food was sinfully delicious, (compliments are still rolling in from our guests and our wedding was back in October 2017,) the grounds are manicured beautifully and served as the perfect backdrop for all of our photos, and the ballroom views were breathtaking at night - looking out into the perfectly uplighted woods through floor to ceiling windows! The hotel rooms were great for all of our overnight guests, (approx 70 people.) Oh, and how can I forget the wonderful brunch we got to have with everyone the morning after! In conclusion - Sue, and Nictotra's is THE BEST! No doubt your experience will meet and exceed ours!

We were married on November 4, 2017.
We chose Nicotra’s for the value and the location. I cannot day enough about the staff and the venue.
Sue Vaiana is the hardest working wedding planner I have ever met. All of my questions, needs and dreams were met. She helped me find my photographer, my makeup artist, officiant and my florist. The food is SPECTACULAR, the service is unmatched anywhere I have ever gone before. Mr. and Mrs. Nicotra are wonderful and even came to my cocktail hour to offer their thanks and congratulations. I wish I could get married again just for the experience I had here.

I can not put into words how amazing the staff at Nicotra's made our wedding day. From the planning to the actual day Sue Vaiana and her staff made things go on without a hitch. I don't think that our wedding ay would've been the same if we had chosen another venue. The breathtaking pictures we took as well as the many compliments that we had received from our guests and continue to receive almost a year later speaks to the quality of service that you will receive at Nicotra's. We kind of wish that we could have our reception all over again even a year later just from the amazing experiences received from Nicotra's. Can not wait to have another event at Nicotras hopefully in the near future.

We had our wedding 9/16/2017, it was spectacular. We were married in the gazebo and we had the best best time. We had the best bridal attendant, wedding planner and matrede. Everything went smooth and the food was amazing. Really amazing. this was a top notch wedding.

(Part 2) For the ceremony, they set up a section of the ballroom for us, and it looked beautiful. As for taking pictures, let's just say Sue went ABOVE and beyond to make sure we got absolutely gorgeous pictures. Honestly, I really think the ceremony and pictures turned out better than our original plan for them.
While planning, we were really able to personalize the food menu to our liking. Our family are huge foodies-so the food had to be perfect. And let me tell you...it was. We got so many compliments about the food.
The service the whole evening was top notch. Especially our grooms' attendant, Victoria. If you book your wedding here-request to have Victoria as your attendant. Trust me. Seriously-request Victoria.
The Nicotras themselves also were wonderful, from checking in on us several times throughout the event to also helping out and supporting us in unexpected ways.
The entire wedding truly was perfect and a huge majority of that was due to the fact we picked this place, Sue, Victoria and the whole staff we encountered.
Lastly (sorry I am long winded), as a same sex couple, there is always that initial concern about how we will be treated. From the first day, we were treated like any other marrying couple (which is a compliment) and honestly-we felt they were not only supportive of our union but were excited to be working with us. Within 5 minutes-any concern we had was gone.
Did I mention how good the food was?

My husband and I got married at Nicotras in May 2017. We spent a very, very long time trying to find a venue that we were excited about and that worked for all our needs: size, budget, and something different than a normal ballroom setting. After months and months and months of searching, we came upon the Tea House room.
To put it simply-I cannot tell you how many comments and compliments we received from our guests about the reception room, the service, the food, and the whole she-bang, and some of these people are hard to impress and I can 100% confirm that everyone truly was impressed. We've had several weddings in our family over the last few years and several of these were at the "creme de la creme" venues on Staten Island and New Jersey. You know the ones that are ridiculously expensive, yet feel like every other place or add all the bells and whistles but end up lacking in wedding 101: great food and service. The food, service, and overall experience we had (they really make you feel like family) were all A+! All of this-plus we didn't break the bank. The quality of everything about our wedding and the price we paid here compared to other prices of other locations could not be beat. We still have guests saying they want us to do it again!
Right away-we loved the room. The Tea House is a unique variation of a ballroom and we loved it. We began working with their planner Sue V. Who helped us every step of the way to make it the wedding of our dreams. From the beginning of planning to the very end of the reception, Sue was there to help us and support us. We had planned to have the ceremony on site outside in the gazebo area and take all our pictures on the surprisingly beautiful grounds of the Hilton. This was a really important deciding part for us too. Of course, day of the wedding it rained...hard. Disappointment reared its ugly head. But-I should have known that Sue, the Nicotras and the Hilton would not let us down or let us be disappointed. (Part 1)