I am often asked by clients “What can I do to get the best wedding pictures possible?” My answer might sound flippant, but it’s honest and true : “Be happy.” That’s it – just be happy. Happiness radiated off of Janine and Robert all day at their wedding at Current Chelsea Piers, from Janine getting ready at the magnificent Gramercy Park Hotel, to their gorgeous church ceremony, through to their joy-filled reception at Current.
Probably the most noticeable example of be happy happened during the portraits. It was freezing – and not just kind of cold. It was the first truly bone-numbing day of the 2017 winter season, with temperatures plummeting to an abrupt 26 that felt like 18. Janine and Robert braved the outside for spectacular sunset pictures and gorgeous images on the cobblestone streets of the Meatpacking District. They were happy. And this wedding at Current Chelsea Piers was spectacular.
Current Chelsea Piers Wedding Photographer
Current at Chelsea Piers is a 6,000 square foot waterfront venue on the Hudson River with floor-to-ceiling windows, a 16-foot custom-lit ceiling, and hardwood floors. Part of the Pier Sixty Collection — a joint venture of Chelsea Piers and Abigail Kirsch Catering — alongside The Lighthouse and Pier Sixty. Up to 200 guests. Exclusively catered by Abigail Kirsch. Modern, light-filled, and completely distinctive from Manhattan’s hotel ballroom wedding circuit. The Meatpacking District cobblestones are right outside for portraits. I photographed here in 26-degree December cold and the combination of that warm modern interior and the frozen city outside was extraordinary.
About the Venue
Chelsea Piers, Manhattan, on the Hudson River. Part of the Pier Sixty Collection with The Lighthouse and Pier Sixty. 6,000 square feet of flexible event space. Up to 200 guests. Floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking the Hudson River and Chelsea Piers marina. 16-foot custom-lit ceiling. Hardwood floors. State-of-the-art AV including laser projectors, motorized screens, and professional lighting. Solar and blackout shades. Valet parking. Exclusively catered by Abigail Kirsch.
The Pier Sixty Collection
Current is the most intimate of the three Chelsea Piers waterfront venues. The Lighthouse at 10,000 square feet accommodates up to 300 guests with a loft character, hardwood floors, period lanterns, and an all-season glass-enclosed terrace. Pier Sixty at 20,000 column-free square feet accommodates up to 750 guests and is the largest waterfront venue in Manhattan. All three are managed by the same team and catered by Abigail Kirsch, and the spaces can be discussed together during the venue search process.
Photography at Current Chelsea Piers
The floor-to-ceiling windows with the Hudson River and the Chelsea Piers marina behind the reception. The 16-foot custom-lit ceiling for wide reception coverage. The hardwood floors during the ceremony. And outside — the Meatpacking District cobblestones, the High Line access nearby, and the Hudson River Park waterfront — some of the best outdoor portrait locations in Manhattan are within walking distance of the venue. Winter here is especially strong: the warm modern interior against a cold city outside creates a contrast that photographs beautifully.
Frequently Asked Questions: Current Chelsea Piers Weddings
Where is Current located?
Chelsea Piers on the Hudson River in Manhattan. Part of the Pier Sixty Collection.
What is Current at Chelsea Piers?
A 6,000 square foot waterfront event space at Chelsea Piers. Floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking the Hudson River. 16-foot custom-lit ceiling. Up to 200 guests. Exclusively catered by Abigail Kirsch. State-of-the-art AV. Valet parking. Part of the Pier Sixty Collection alongside The Lighthouse and Pier Sixty.
What makes Current distinctive?
Current is a modern, light-filled space that reads completely differently from Manhattan’s hotel ballroom venues. The floor-to-ceiling windows and the 16-foot lit ceiling give it a scale and openness that most Manhattan venues its size don’t have. And the location at Chelsea Piers puts the Meatpacking District, the High Line, and the Hudson River Park all within walking distance for outdoor portrait coverage.
What is the Pier Sixty Collection?
Three waterfront venues at Chelsea Piers — Current (up to 200 guests), The Lighthouse (up to 300 guests), and Pier Sixty (up to 750 guests). All managed by the same team, all catered by Abigail Kirsch. If you’re considering a Chelsea Piers wedding, all three are worth discussing during your venue search.
Do you photograph weddings at Current Chelsea Piers?
Yes. If your wedding is here, I would love to hear about it.
