New York Harbor
Liberty
Island
1000Max Guests
3+Event Spaces
20 min by ferryFrom Manhattan
360°Virtual Tour
Immersive 360° Virtual TourWalk Through Liberty Island
Walk Through Liberty Island
Before You Ever Visit
Every detail in this tour was captured live — minutes before the doors opened on a real wedding day. Candles lit. Florals fresh. Every light at full glow. This is Liberty Island exactly as your guests will experience it.
- Shot live on wedding day — not staged or empty
- Walk every room in full 360° immersion
- Share with family, your partner, or your planner
- Available 24/7 — no appointment needed
Tour Captured
Real Wedding Day
Shot minutes before guests arrived. Every light on. Every table set. Every candle lit.
What You Can Explore
◆ Statue of Liberty Base
◆ Island Grounds
◆ NYC Skyline Views
◆ Statue Crown Views
About Liberty Island
Liberty Island — Outdoor
Liberty Island — home to the Statue of Liberty — is the most recognized landmark in the Western Hemisphere. And for a select few private events each year, the entire 12-acre island becomes yours exclusively: the manicured grounds, the waterfront promenade, the breathtaking views of Manhattan at golden hour, and the world's most iconic backdrop — Lady Liberty herself, 305 feet tall, illuminated against the night sky.
No venue on earth offers this backdrop. As guests board the private ferry and watch the Statue of Liberty grow from a silhouette to an overwhelming presence above them, the emotional impact is immediate and profound. Cocktails on the island grounds with Manhattan glowing across the harbor — it is, by any honest measure, extraordinary.
“Our guests stepped off the ferry and just stopped. No one said a word for a moment. They were standing at the base of the Statue of Liberty, with Manhattan shining across the water. No ballroom, no estate, nothing could have created that moment.”
Our guests stepped off the ferry and just stopped. No one said a word for a moment. They were standing at the base of the Statue of Liberty, with Manhattan shining across the water. No ballroom, no estate, nothing could have created that moment.
Guest Capacity
50–400+ Guests (Outdoor)
Location
New York Harbor
Venue Style
National Monument — Outdoor Grounds
Catering
Custom Catering Partners
Availability
After-Hours Only
Price Range
$$$$
Starting at $30,000+
Event Spaces
Every Space, Perfectly Appointed
Island Grounds
Up to 400+ Guests (Outdoor)
The 12-acre island grounds offer multiple event areas — the promenade around the statue's base, waterfront terraces overlooking Manhattan, and expansive lawn space for cocktail receptions and tented dinners. Lady Liberty watches over it all from 305 feet above.
Liberty Island Outdoor Ceremony
ICONIC WATERFRONT VIEWS
Exchange vows beneath the open sky with the Manhattan skyline and Statue of Liberty creating an unforgettable backdrop. Liberty Island’s outdoor ceremony setting offers a breathtaking waterfront experience where every moment feels cinematic — from the walk down the aisle to the final sunset portraits. Paired with elegant seating, floral installations, and panoramic harbor views, the result is a ceremony unlike anywhere else in New York Harbor.
Private Fireworks Show
Optional Finale
End your Liberty Island event with a private fireworks display launched over New York Harbor — the Statue of Liberty in the foreground, Manhattan blazing behind. Available with National Park Service approval, this optional finale transforms an already extraordinary evening into a legendary one.
The Wedding Day ExperienceWhat Your Day Looks Like
What Your Day Looks Like
at Liberty Island
From arrival to farewell, every moment at Liberty Island is thoughtfully orchestrated.
The Journey
Private Ferry Crossing
Guests assemble at Battery Park in Manhattan or Liberty State Park in New Jersey and board a privately chartered ferry. As the Statue of Liberty grows from silhouette to towering presence over the 8-minute crossing, the sense of anticipation becomes something genuinely extraordinary.
Arrival
Welcome on the Island Grounds
Guests step ashore and are greeted by champagne-bearing servers and custom cocktail stations arranged on the grounds. Lady Liberty rises above the gathering — a presence so powerful that guests invariably fall into silence before the celebration begins in earnest.
Cocktail Hour
Golden Hour on the Grounds
As the sun sets over New York Harbor, guests enjoy cocktails on the island grounds with the Manhattan skyline blazing behind Lady Liberty. National Park Service Rangers are on-site and available for guided tours. This is the hour guests will describe most often to those who weren't there.
The Dinner
Tented Dinner on the Island or Adjacent Ellis Island
Seated dinners can take place under a custom tent on Liberty Island, or guests can ferry the short hop across to the Registry Room on Ellis Island for a two-venue evening that combines the world's most iconic outdoor setting with one of its most iconic historic interiors.
The Grand Finale
Private Fireworks Over the Harbor
With National Park Service approval, the evening closes with a private fireworks display over New York Harbor — Lady Liberty illuminated in the foreground, Manhattan's skyline blazing behind. It is an ending guests describe for the rest of their lives.
What's IncludedEverything You Need,
Everything You Need,
All in One Place
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Exclusive Island Access
Entire 12-acre Liberty Island — exclusively yours for the evening
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Lady Liberty as Backdrop
The Statue of Liberty at 305 feet — the world's most iconic event backdrop
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Manhattan Skyline Views
Unobstructed harbor views of Manhattan at golden hour and into the night
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Private Ferry Service
8-minute exclusive crossing from Battery Park NYC or Liberty State Park NJ
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Custom Tented Events
Custom tent structures, bars, and floral installations on the island grounds
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Optional Fireworks
Private fireworks display over New York Harbor — available with NPS approval
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NPS Ranger Presence
National Park Service Rangers on-site throughout your event
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360° Virtual Tour
Full immersive tour of Liberty Island grounds — explore before your site visit
Location & DirectionsEasily Accessible from
Easily Accessible from
the Entire Tri-State Area
Liberty Island sits in New York Harbor, accessible exclusively by private ferry from Battery Park in lower Manhattan or Liberty State Park in Jersey City, NJ. Both departure points are easily reached by car, taxi, subway, or rideshare. All guests pass through airport-style security before boarding.
- 📍 Battery Park, NYC8-min private ferry
- 📍 Liberty State Park, NJ8-min private ferry
- 📍 Midtown Manhattan~4 miles · 15–20 min to Battery Park
- 📍 Newark Liberty Airport~10 miles · 20 min to Liberty State Park
- 📍 Ellis IslandAdjacent · short ferry hop
📍 Liberty Island, New York Harbor, NY 10004 · Valet parking available
Frequently Asked QuestionsEverything You Need to Know
Everything You Need to Know
About Liberty Island
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Ready to Move Forward?
Loved What You Saw in the Virtual Tour?
Contact the Liberty Island team at 212-363-3200 to check your date and schedule a personal site visit.