Staten Island, which was once officially named the "Borough of Richmond," is coextensive with Richmond County and is one of the boroughs of New York City. As a popular tourist destination, it has plenty of resources to help you plan the wedding of your dreams.

The borough is known as "The Greenest Borough," since it has over 12,300 acres of parkland, so there are plenty of scenic locations where you can take engagement and wedding photographs.

Staten Island has plenty of charming wedding venues for you to consider. Make sure you check out Celebrate At Snug Harbor, which has gorgeous botanical gardens, romantic pathways, and is home to the Newhouse House Museum, which features spectacular architecture.

Island Chateau, which has over 40 years of experience hosting weddings, features an oversize dance floor, an elegant grand staircase, and only hosts one event at a time, so you will have the entire facility to yourself.

For decadent wedding cakes, chocolate covered strawberries, and custom cookie wedding favors, try Alfonso's Pastries, a family-owned, iconic Staten Island business with over 30 years of experience.

Staten Island has plenty of attractions and things for you to do, so make sure you take a break from the wedding planning process to have some fun. To start, you can spend a day at Staten Island Zoo, see a show at St. George Theatre, or take a haunted tour of Garibaldi-Meucci Museum.

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