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A Summer Wedding at Battello in Jersey City

Meghan and Mariusz · Jersey City, New Jersey

Meghan and Mariusz with glasses of champagne on the Battello pier, Lower Manhattan behind them

A round table with a centerpiece of spring flowers, crystal and sage green menus

Meghan and Mariusz got married on a Saturday in June, with a ceremony at Saint Ann Roman Catholic Church in Hoboken and a celebration at Battello in Jersey City.

Strictly speaking Battello is in New Jersey, but it sits right on the Hudson at the Newport waterfront, and it is one of the best places to have the Manhattan skyline as the backdrop of your wedding.

Details in Sage and Gold

Their invitations came in sage green envelopes, and the rest of the day followed suit: gold sandals, white peonies and bridesmaids in sage green satin.

Meghan and Mariusz’s invitation suite with gold sandals, white peonies, a perfume bottle and the rings on a marble table

A sage green envelope addressed to Battello in Jersey City with a white peony

A First Look on the Battello Pier

Before the ceremony Meghan and Mariusz saw each other for the first time on the pier, with One World Trade Center right across the river. We stayed for a glass of champagne and portraits with their bridal party and their families.

Meghan walking up to Mariusz for their first look on the pier at Battello, the Manhattan skyline across the Hudson

Meghan and Mariusz forehead to forehead on the pier with One World Trade Center across the river

Meghan and Mariusz with bridesmaids in sage green satin on the pier at Battello

A family portrait on the pier at Battello with the Manhattan skyline behind

Meghan and her bridesmaids cheering with their bouquets on the pier

Black and white photo of two men in tuxedos laughing on the pier

Bagpipes in Hoboken

The ceremony took place at Saint Ann Roman Catholic Church in Hoboken. A bagpiper played at the door, a vintage white car waited outside, and despite a little rain everyone made it up the steps in style.

Saint Ann Roman Catholic Church in Hoboken with a vintage white car waiting outside

A bagpiper in a kilt playing at the door of Saint Ann Church in Hoboken

Black and white photo of the groomsmen walking to the church in the rain

Bridesmaids in sage green dresses hurrying up the steps into the church

Black and white photo of Meghan and Mariusz smiling inside the church

Black and white photo of Meghan and Mariusz walking back down the aisle in front of the white altar

Dinner at Battello on the Jersey City Waterfront

Back at Battello, cocktail hour came with a grazing table full of summer fruit and a saxophonist, and dinner was served at round tables full of flowers under strings of lights, with the skyline in every window.

The reception room at Battello with round tables, string lights and windows onto the Manhattan skyline

The seating chart on a gilded mirror surrounded by flowers

A grazing table with bread, fruit and greenery in warm light

A guest serving herself fruit from the grazing table at cocktail hour

Black and white photo of a saxophonist playing during cocktail hour

Black and white photo of Mariusz chatting with a guest at cocktail hour

Black and white photo of Meghan laughing with older guests

Black and white photo of Meghan laughing with guests in tuxedos

Black and white photo of the dining room at Battello with its tall windows over the river

View from above over the guests and the long bar inside Battello

The reception at Battello at night, candles and string lights with the city lights through the windows

Dancing Until Late

Meghan and Mariusz danced their way into the room, cut a cake covered in summer flowers, and later Meghan changed into a short dress for a party that went on long after the sun had set over Manhattan.

Planning your own wedding near the city? Have a look at my New York City wedding guide, with Battello and my other favorite venues.

Black and white photo of Meghan and Mariusz dancing into the reception with their arms in the air

Meghan and Mariusz cutting their wedding cake decorated with summer flowers

Black and white photo of Meghan dancing among the guests

Two bridesmaids hugging and laughing on the dance floor

Meghan dancing with her guests in front of the stairs at Battello

Lower Manhattan and One World Trade Center at dusk, seen across the Hudson from Battello

A guest in a green dress cheering with both arms up on the dance floor

Guests laughing and pointing at the camera during the party

Black and white photo of Meghan in a short party dress on the dance floor

Meghan and Mariusz slow dancing with the lights of the city behind them

Black and white photo of Meghan and Mariusz dancing

Black and white photo of Meghan dancing with her friends

The venue

Planning a Wedding at Battello

Battello is a waterfront restaurant on its own private pier at 502 Washington Boulevard in Newport, Jersey City, looking straight across the Hudson at Lower Manhattan.

At a glance

Location: 502 Washington Blvd, Newport, Jersey City, NJ
Getting there: Newport PATH and the Hudson-Bergen Light Rail are steps away; limited parking on the pier, plus a paid garage
Spaces: The main dining room, the lounge, the wine cellar and a wraparound deck over the water
Capacity: About 185 to 200 seated
Catering: In-house, from chef and partner Ryan DePersio
Price guide: About $230 to $300 per person including room, food and drinks (2024 listing)

Updated November 2026. Venue details change, so always confirm with the venue.

Questions couples ask

Is Battello open for weddings?

Yes. Battello closed in August 2017 for repairs to its pier, reopened in January 2019 and is booking private events again.

How many guests can Battello host?

The main dining room seats about 185 to 200 guests, with the skyline in every window.

Can we have the ceremony at Battello?

Yes, on the waterfront patio or in the glass enclosure. Meghan and Mariusz married at Saint Ann Church in Hoboken and did their first look on the Battello pier.

How do guests get to Battello?

Newport PATH and the Hudson-Bergen Light Rail are a few steps away. Parking on the pier is limited, with overflow parking in the garage next to the Westin.