“My husband and I hosted our entire wedding weekend at The Rockaway Hotel in May 2026, and it was a dream come true, thanks to the cool and beautiful venue, the incredible guest experience, most importantly, team at TRH who made it come true.
Our venue search was unique. With roots in both NY NJ, we were torn between wanted a beach or city wedding The Rockaway Hotel checked every box an It's accessible from Manhattan, LI, NJ, and the airports, while still feeling like a true beach getaway.
The moment we walked into the hotel, and especially when we stepped onto the rooftop overlooking both the ocean and the Manhattan skyline, we knew we had found our venue. It's chic, modern, beachy, and fun, and it felt so perfectly "us." We also loved that we could host our entire wedding weekend in one place while giving our guests a completely unique experience.
Throughout planning, we worked closely with Erika, Kristen, Jay, and Margo, alongside our incredible planner, Lexi from Finally May. Margo made managing our hotel room block effortless, and the entire team made us feel like we could truly customize our wedding. They
welcomed our ideas, worked seamlessly with all of our outside vendors, and helped us create a weekend that felt completely personal to us. There was a change in event leadership during planning that created a few bumps early on, but once the final team was in place, everything came together beautifully.
One of the biggest reasons we'd recommend The Rockaway Hotel is the variety of spaces throughout the property. We hosted our welcome party in the Pool House, our ceremony on the Ocean Terrace, cocktail hour on the rooftop, our reception in the Harbor Room, and ended the night with an after-party back upstairs. Every event felt completely different while still being under one roof, which made the entire weekend so easy and enjoyable for our guests.
Our ceremony was originally planned for the Ocean Terrace, and despite an incredibly windy wedding day, the team went above and beyond to make it happen safely. They checked in with me, supported my decision to move forward, and worked to ensure everything was perfect. I'll never be able to thank the team enough for making the ceremony of our dreams happen.
The hotel is also an incredible backdrop for photos. Every space, from the lobby to Margie's to the rooftop, has its own personality, and we used it all for our wedding photos, which turned out incredible
The food was outstanding all weekend long, the drinks never stopped flowing, and every single staff member made us and our guests feel genuinely cared for.
Looking back, what made The Rockaway Hotel so special was the combination of a beautiful venue, the ability to host our loved ones together for an entire weekend, and a team that truly cared about bringing our vision to life. As an anxious bride, I always felt like I was in good hands.
Since our wedding, we've had countless guests tell us it was one of, if not the, best weddings they've ever attended. While so many people helped make our weekend unforgettable, The Rockaway Hotel was the foundation that made it all possible.
If you're looking for a venue that feels like a destination wedding without ever leaving New York, I cannot recommend The Rockaway Hotel enough. We will forever be grateful that our marriage began here.”
