Proposals and weddings at Casa Cipriani New York
Casa Cipriani New York is a members’ club and hotel inside the landmark Battery Maritime Building that offers indoor and outdoor event spaces — including the Great Hall and Loggia — for proposals and weddings, plus on-site Cipriani dining and wellness facilities. Contact BookResorts agents (24/7) at +1 (888) 605-1350 or the hotel to discuss wedding packages, room blocks, and club access for guests.
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Why choose Casa Cipriani for a proposal or wedding
Casa Cipriani New York occupies the Beaux‑Arts Battery Maritime Building at 10 South Street, with river and Brooklyn Bridge views that can be part of ceremony or reception backdrops.
The property combines event space, on-site Cipriani restaurants, a Jazz Café, and a private club environment — useful when you want a single venue for ceremony, dinner, and overnight rooms for key guests.
- Historic landmark setting (Battery Maritime Building)
- On-site Cipriani dining (The Restaurant, East Terrace, Jazz Café)
- Large indoor and outdoor event spaces (Great Hall, Loggia)
| Feature | How it helps weddings |
|---|---|
| Great Hall | Large, landmarked ballroom with patterned glass skylight for ceremonies or receptions |
| Loggia | Double-height outdoor terrace for pre-function gatherings and photos |
| On-site restaurants | Cipriani service for rehearsal dinners, receptions, or private meals |
Event spaces, capacities, and layouts
Casa Cipriani offers roughly 20,000 sq ft of event space across several rooms designed by Thierry Despont. The Great Hall measures about 8,774 sq ft with a high ceiling and seating configurations for large ceremonies or receptions.
The Loggia is an outdoor pre-function terrace with Guastavino tiles and skyline views, and there are additional concourses and river-view suites that can be used for smaller gatherings or VIP green rooms.
- Great Hall: listed at 8,774 sq ft (seated capacities cited up to 750–800 depending on configuration; standing/large receptions are reported higher)
- Loggia: double-height outdoor terrace used as pre-function space
- North Concourse / West Concourse: smaller pre-function and breakout options
- River Suite East/West: boardroom-style spaces for intimate dinners or green-room use
| Venue | Typical capacity |
|---|---|
| Great Hall | Seated up to ~750–800 (config-dependent) |
| Loggia | Pre-function / seated smaller events (capacity listings vary) |
| River Suite West | Small boardroom use (natural light, East River views) |
Ceremony and reception timing, logistics, and access
The property operates as a private club combined with a hotel; event access, timing, and guest policies should be confirmed with the events team. The Living Room, Promenade Lounge, and other club spaces are reserved for hotel guests and members.
Plan logistics around the building layout and nearby transport: Battery Park and ferry access are steps away, and several subway stations (South Ferry, Whitehall Street) are within a short walk for guests arriving by public transit.
- Coordinate ceremony/reception times with Casa Cipriani events staff and confirm set-up windows
- Use on-site restaurants for plated or buffet service; The Restaurant and East Terrace operate daily 7:00 AM–12:00 AM
- Street-level access at 10 South Street and proximity to Whitehall Terminal simplify ferry or shuttle coordination
| Nearby transport | Approximate distance |
|---|---|
| Battery Park | About a 3-minute walk |
| Whitehall / Staten Island ferry | Adjacent to the Battery Maritime Building |
| South Ferry / Whitehall Street subway | Within a few blocks' walk |
Booking rooms for wedding parties
Casa Cipriani has 47 rooms and suites across multiple categories. Suites with terraces or river views (for example, Suite, River View (Williams) or Presidential Suite, Terrace (Bartholdi/Roebling)) may be useful for newlyweds and immediate family.
When reserving room blocks, confirm access to club spaces for guests, minimum check-in age requirements, and check-in/check-out logistics with the hotel or your BookResorts agent.
- Room types include Junior Suite, River View; Suite, Corner (Fulton); Premier Suite, River View; and Presidential Suite, Terrace (Bartholdi and Roebling)
- Confirm whether specific suites have private terraces or balcony access as part of the reservation
- Book early for suites with river or terrace views because the hotel has a limited room count (47 total)
| Example room names | Why couples might choose them |
|---|---|
| Junior Suite, River View | River views and more space for getting-ready photos |
| Suite, Corner (Fulton) | Corner vantage points and waterfront windows for portraits |
| Presidential Suite, Terrace (Bartholdi) | Terrace access overlooking the harbor for private moments |
Vendors, catering, and on-site services
Casa Cipriani's in-house Cipriani food and beverage outlets (The Restaurant, East Terrace, Jazz Café) handle formal reception dining; dietary accommodations are available per the restaurant notes. Confirm whether outside caterers are permitted if you want additional vendor options.
The hotel offers event support and typical guest services (concierge, luggage storage, dry cleaning). Use the events team to coordinate deliveries, set-up times, and vendor load-in through the building's logistics plan.
- Cipriani outlets serve breakfast–late night (The Restaurant and East Terrace listed 7:00 AM–12:00 AM; Jazz Café open evenings Tue–Sat)
- Discuss menu options and special diets with the restaurant — menus note kosher, vegetarian, gluten-free, and dairy-free accommodations
- Confirm vendor arrival windows and permitted load-in routes with the events manager
| Service | On-site availability |
|---|---|
| Catering/F&B | Handled by House Cipriani restaurants and bars |
| Event coordination | Casa Cipriani events team (confirm timelines and fees) |
| Spa/makeup/hair | The Spa at Casa Cipriani can be booked for treatments and pre-wedding services |
Policies, accessibility, and things to confirm early
Confirm Casa Cipriani’s dress-code expectations for wedding events (the property enforces an elegant dress code across its club and restaurants). The property operates as a private members’ club paired with a hotel; club spaces are typically for hotel guests and members.
Verify minimum check-in age and guest access rules with the hotel; listings show a minimum primary check-in age of either 18 or 21 depending on source, so confirm the requirement that applies to your booking.
- Check-in begins at 3:00 PM; check-out is before 12:00 PM (noon)
- Guests must present photo ID and a credit card at check-in; the hotel emails check-in instructions before arrival
- Confirm pet and parking policies (valet/covered parking is available for a surcharge; pet policy varies by listing — confirm with the hotel)
- Accessibility: spa and wellness facilities are wheelchair accessible; confirm specific room or event accessibility needs with the hotel
| Policy | What to ask the hotel |
|---|---|
| Minimum check-in age | Is the primary booker required to be 18 or 21 for your dates? |
| Dress code | Any dress-code enforcement for particular event spaces or times? |
| Parking & deliveries | Rates and approved loading zones for vendors |
