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The Lighthouse

4.6 ★★★★★ 339 Google reviews · Waterfront wedding venue in New York, New York · 0.4 mi to the sand

Waterfront special-event space at Chelsea Piers with views overlooking the Hudson River.

Plan your tour

  • Setting waterfront venue, 0.4 mi to the sand — verified by its distance to a real shoreline
  • Capacity couples mention 400–400-guest weddings in reviews — ask the venue for their stated maximum
  • Phone (212) 336-6060
  • Website piersixty.com — most venues book tours right on their site

At a glance

The Lighthouse Pier 61, Chelsea Piers, New York, NY 10011

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What couples highlight

The things reviewers bring up again and again across 339 Google reviews — in their own words, and only about the wedding and the setting.

🏝️ breathtaking beach setting 12 mentions

“Tanya kept everything running smoothly, organized a quick rehearsal, and ensured we had a beautiful ceremony.”

🤝 staff who go above & beyond 5 mentions

“The entire team was super helpful and they made me feel special knowing how stressed I was as it was last minute & we did not have wedding planner.”

🍽️ delicious food & drinks 3 mentions
✈️ easy for out-of-town guests 2 mentions

“As a Wedding Planner finding a venue that is attentive, caring and really hones in on the needs of their couples is not easy to find.”

From the reviews

There are not enough words in the English language to describe how special the Pier Sixty Collection – particularly The Lighthouse at Pier 61 – was for our wedding. We could not recommend it any higher!

★★★★★ — Matthew, Jan 2025

I love love love The Lighthouse at Chelsea Piers . As a Wedding Planner finding a venue that is attentive, caring and really hones in on the needs of their couples is not easy to find. My couples love this venue. Within the last 2.

★★★★★ — Simone, Feb 2021

Hosted my daughter's wedding at The Lighthouse on Friday night. I have received literally dozens of emails, texts and calls from our guests all saying that the venue was spectacular, the food was outstanding, the service was top notch, and of course - the sunset view was fabulous.

★★★★★ — Michael, Aug 2022

My son and daughter in law got married at the lighthouse this past weekend. It was spectacular!! The food, the room, the view and most importantly every single person from the Lighthouse especially Marlon. Thank you so much!!!!

★★★★★ — Jill, Feb 2026

Excerpts from public Google reviews, filtered to comments about the wedding and the setting. Read all 339 reviews →

Getting married at The Lighthouse

Two things make the tour worth the drive. First, see the ceremony spot at the exact time of day you'd say your vows — a west-facing beach glows at sunset but bakes at noon, and you'll want to feel the wind, watch where the sun sits, and walk the path your guests take across the sand. Second, bring your real questions: the weather backup (where does the ceremony move if it rains or the wind kicks up?), who pulls the beach permit, the sound-ordinance curfew, the catering and bar policy, and exactly what's included — chairs, setup, and teardown on sand are where quotes quietly diverge. Peak beach dates book 12–18 months out, so if the tour feels right, ask what's open in your season before you leave.

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Listing verified July 2026 from public business records and couples' reviews. Something out of date? Report a correction. Own this venue? Claim your listing — it's free.