my favorite industrial wedding venues in the tri-state area as a professional photographer. i am judging these spaces on their light, energy and how fun the party ends up being for my clients and their guests.
ART FACTORY STUDIOS
70 Spruce St, Paterson, NJ 07501
https://www.myfactorystores.com/
Capacity: 250
Wedding Works at The Art Factory is a unique destination with nearly 300,000 square feet of historic factory loft space on a 5-acre campus located 12 miles from NYC. Those seeking a beautiful and unique venue will not want to look past Wedding Works in New Jersey. Our professional production team has planned elegant, personalized weddings for decades and is ready to help you realize your dreams. If you have an upcoming themed wedding, bachelor and bachelorette party, bridal shower, international wedding, Mitzvah, or something in between, we are well-equipped to incorporate your story into the décor.
Factoria at Charles Point
5 John Walsh Blvd, Peekskill, NY
Guest Capacity Up to 250
Located in Peekskill, NY, Factoria at Charles Point is a wedding venue in Westchester Country just north of New York City. Situated right on the Hudson River, the property offers an industrial-chic atmosphere within the historic city. Conveniently near the Metro North’s Hudson Line, out-of-town guests can easily access the venue. The adjacent marina also offers alternative, unique travel opportunities. Whether you’re hosting your engagement party, wedding shower, or ceremony and reception, their attentive team is happy to support you.
Avant Gardner
140 Stewart Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11237, Brooklyn, NY
Capacity: 8,000 people
Avant Gardner is the epicenter of New York City entertainment. The 80,000 square foot venue complex occupies an entire city block of industrial Bushwick, containing a compound of stages and full-service event spaces. Avant Gardner’s diverse calendar celebrates community and culture, offering an endless range of experiences highlighted by the space’s unrivaled audio visual features. The vast complex includes The Brooklyn Mirage, The Great Hall and The King’s Hall all serving as individual locales, or combined to make Avant Gardner the second largest entertainment venue in Brooklyn.
The Foundry
42-38 Ninth Street, Long Island City, NY
Capacity: 180 people
The Foundry is a 19th century building that has been meticulously restored to showcase its industrial character and stunning proportions. Adaptable for many uses and available to rent for weddings, corporate events, launch parties, bar and bat mitzvahs, film, video and photo shoots.
The Foundry’s interior boasts 3,000+ square feet of raw space with a lush outdoor courtyard, rooftop terrace with views of the manhattan skyline, indoor greenhouse and fully equipped industrial kitchen.
Glasserie Events
95 Commercial St, Brooklyn, NY
Capacity: 450 people
Mediterranean fare & cocktails served in a former glass foundry. Stunning decor with Venetian terrazzo tile & art deco style Murano Glass chandeliers. An outdoor garden with retractable roof for welcome drinks, followed by an indoor private dining room with long rustic tables for family style dinner service. All staffing, food, beverage, furniture, table top items & plantings are a part of your rental package. There is nothing left for you to manage except invitations!
Smack Mellon
92 Plymouth Street, Brooklyn, NY
Capacity: 150 people
Smack Mellon is just one subway stop from Manhattan with easy access to the BQE, Manhattan & Brooklyn Bridges and ample parking in nearby garages. Situated on the waterfront in the vibrant neighborhood of Dumbo, Smack Mellon offers a truly unique venue for private parties and corporate events.
Our building is across the street from the picturesque Brooklyn Bridge Park between the Brooklyn and Manhattan Bridges with breathtaking views of the City skyline. Located in the recently renovated “Boiler Building”, Smack Mellon’s gallery is an especially exciting space with tremendous architectural elements. Its 6,000 square foot gallery boasts a ceiling that soars to 35 feet. There are 25 windows on two levels providing beautiful light and a spectacular view of Manhattan and the East River.
The Green Building
452 Union St, Brooklyn, NY based Venue
http://www.thegreenbuildingnyc.com/
Capacity: 160
Built in 1889, the Green Building was originally constructed as a brass foundry. It has since been restored into an elegant mixed-use event venue with more than 6,000 square feet of combined indoor and outdoor space. Renovations highlight the building’s industrial past; the venue’s original exposed brick walls, natural light, and open-beamed ceiling make a unique setting for your event in Brooklyn, New York.
Greenpoint Terminal Warehouse
73 West St, Brooklyn, NY 11222
http://www.greenpointterminalwarehouse.com/
Capacity: 300
Built in the 1890’s, this Brooklyn landmark played a huge role in the American Industrial Revolution. Once a rope factory producing twine and oakum for the shipyards along the East River, it was also the birthplace of the famous wartime ship, the USS Monitor. The Greenpoint Terminal Warehouse boasts the original brick and wood of the era and the building facade remains untouched from the 1890s. This raw and versatile landmark was recently restored with close attention paid to the details of the past and is now prime for your future event. Based on local occupancy permits the space can hold expos, art exhibits, weddings, and more.
Brooklyn Grange Rooftop Navy Yard
63 Flushing Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11205, USA
https://www.brooklyngrangefarm.com/private-events
Our Brooklyn farm is a unique venue for your rooftop wedding that will leave you and your loved ones breathless. The space is beautiful, intimate, memorable and unexpected.
Farm-to-table takes on a whole new meaning when you’re being served plates composed of vegetables growing mere feet from where you sit. Our favorite crops will elevate your dishes, from crisp, flavorful greens to super sweet, vine-ripened tomatoes, pungent peppers, and fragrant basils. With herb-scented breezes and a breathtaking view of the City, Brooklyn Grange’s private rooftop venue provides a unique and memorable setting for your wedding.
The Atrium
12 Park St, Brooklyn, NY 11206
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capacity 250
The Atrium is a rooftop and raw space event and wedding venue in Brooklyn, NY. You will have exclusive access to this three-story venue, which boasts an open-floor plan for you to create your dream design. Its sleek architecture and panoramic city views are sure to make for an unforgettable event.
Ideal for full production build outs, corporate offsites, conferences, pop-up shops, holiday parties, weddings, birthday parties and so much more, the various spaces that are a part of the rental allow for flexibility with event flow and encourage creativity.
Located in the heart of Bushwick, The Atrium makes an ideal setting for event hosts wanting a blank canvas to create their ideal aesthetic. Featuring a total of 7,500 square feet of floor space, you and up to 180 of your guests can be comfortably seated during your celebration/event of choice (250 guests standing). Throughout the three separate levels lives a modern, industrial-chic atmosphere to add a trendy touch to any theme. The venue’s entrance and main floor features minimalist decor and floor-to-ceiling windows to bathe your celebration in natural lighting. From here, guests can take the stairs to the glass skylight that opens up to the rooftop venue. You and your guests can walk along the subtle checkerboard-patterned flooring, and take in the breathtaking view of the surrounding cityscape. Outdoor lounge furniture, picnic tables, and emerald green plant decor are featured throughout the open space.
The onsite hospitality team will be ready to work with you and ensure you achieve your event vision. The Atrium’s in-house event team can connect you with their list of vetted vendors and catering packages for an all-inclusive experience.
Liberty Warehouse
260 Conover Street Pier 41, Brooklyn, NY 11231
(347) 987-3121
https://thelibertywarehouse.com/private-events/
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is located on the most stunning pier of the city off the East River. The venue offers amazing food catered from the River Cafe, and your guests will secretly not want to leave cocktail hour after your wedding ceremony. It’s phenomenal. The Poke station during cocktail will drive you nuts. Liberty Warehouse is the opposite of your typical banquet hall, in a good way!
The liberty warehouse crew is warm, engaging, assuring, and they ensure your day goes better than you’d imagine. The manager Jeff is fantastic to work with. The average cost is $58,000 and can accommodate 500 seated guests.
MyMoon Restaurant & Event Venue
184 North 10th Street, Brooklyn, NY
Capacity: 250 people
A converted boiler room from Williamsburg’s industrial heyday, MyMoon is a magical venue in the heart of New York City’s liveliest neighborhood.
MyMoon is available for all types of celebrations: from weddings, rehearsal dinners, bridal showers, baby showers, a milestone anniversary, birthday celebrations to corporate events. We offer both family and cocktail style options for groups of 20 to 250. The whole of the venue is available as the dramatic setting for a seated dinner for Our semi-private room, the Lounge, will comfortably accommodate up to 50 persons for a seated dinner or up to 65 for cocktails and hors d’oeuvre 166, or a cocktail event for up to 250.
Senate Garage
Guest Capacity Up to 250
With exposed brick and steel beams, the backdrop is very much classy, rustic, and vintage. Although the design scheme serves a modernized industry look, the venue does not fail to exude a romance of the bygone era. The venue is also surrounded by beautiful gardens and the colonial setting of the Senate House State Park. The landscape presents endless opportunities for photographs. Imagine intimate couple portraits amidst the tall trees, shaped shrubbery, and an 18th-century garden. You can even choose to conduct the ceremony or the cocktail hour on these grounds.
Senate Garage offers versatility, being able to accommodate both indoor and outdoor events.
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