10 New York City Wedding Venues for Art Lovers
Calling all creatives! Everyone knows NYC is a mecca for art lovers—from the world-class museums to the indie galleries to the one-of-a-kind architecture—so you won't be surprised that it's also bursting with stunning backdrops for art-filled weddings. Whether you're envisioning a blank canvas you can adorn with your own designs, an eclectic hideaway with historic architectural wonders, or a full-service hotel boasting sleek modern artwork, we think you'll find the perfect fit here.
The Foundry
Long Island City, New York
Venue Superpowers:
Rooftop Courtyard
Industrial Elegance
Insta-Worthy Ivy Wall
Fab Features: turn-of-the-century former metal foundry with architectural details like arched brick walls and a soaring, metal-beamed ceiling with a huge skylight • say "I do" in a brick-walled greenhouse flooded with natural light • enjoy cocktails on the elevated Terrace with views of the Manhattan skyline
Catering: BYOPrice: $ • $$ • $$$
OneThirtyOne
Brooklyn, NY
Venue Superpowers:
Industrial-Chic
Bright Skylights
Intimate or Large Celebrations
Fab Features: former metal foundry warehouse-turned-artistic event space • the interior impresses with distressed white brick walls and a tall peaked ceiling accented by exposed beams and skylights • modern touches make this versatile space the perfect blank canvas for events
Catering: BYOPrice: $$
74Wythe
Brooklyn, NY
Venue Superpowers:
Open Concept Layout
Rooftop Parties
Industrial-Chic
Fab Features: ultra-cool, reimagined spice-blending factory • unlimited layout options thanks to the 3 levels of interconnected spaces • celebrations on the rooftop its glass retractable canopy allows of al fresco events all year round
Catering: Preferred list, BYOPrice: $$$
160 Central Park West
New York, NY
Venue Superpowers:
Central Park Location
Full-Service Hospitality
Historic Cathedral
Fab Features: stunning historic event space with dramatic Gothic arches, stained glass windows, and soaring cathedral ceilings • exceptional location on the UWS right across from Central Park • top-tier hospitality and cuisine from Purslane, the city's first zero-waste, carbon-neutral catering company
Catering: In-housePrice: $ • $$
Dobbin St
Brooklyn, NY
Venue Superpowers:
Skyline Views
Transformed Warehouse
Rooftop Terrace
Fab Features: bright Main Space with a lofty 22-foot ceiling, 3 skylights, and an adjacent courtyard with a vertical garden • gorgeous alfresco terrace with stunning views of the Manhattan skyline • private mezzanine lounge with floor-to-ceiling windows
Catering: Preferred list, BYOPrice: $$
Maxwell
New York, NY
Venue Superpowers:
Stylish Social Club
Hand-Painted Wallpaper
Secret Bookcase
Fab Features: 8000-square-foot Tribeca social club that has already hosted the CAA’s Tonys Party, Tommy Hilfiger for fashion week, The New York Times, Andy Roddick, Spotify, Netflix, Matt Damon with Elevate, and Anna Wintour with Jonathan Cohen • lavish interiors boast hand-painted Life of Elsa Maxwell wallpaper & hand-painted shaker kitchens, a two-story library and custom curved secret bookcase door leads into the Garden Room with a Victorian ceramic tile carpet • the speakeasy area is equipped with a luxury clawfoot bathtub, DJ booth, fireplace and billiards table
Catering: Preferred list, BYOPrice: $$$
Glasserie Events
Brooklyn, NY
Venue Superpowers:
Industrial-Meets-Modern
Delicious In-House Catering
Art Deco Details
Fab Features: great location beside the historic Transmitter Park blending the area's industrial history with a fresh, modern vibe • courtyard ceremonies are followed by receptions in the dining room with its terrazzo floor tiles, Murano glass chandeliers, and cool Art Deco-style details • menu highlights include a flatbread with anchovies, Calabrian chili, and caramelized onions, olive oil poached cod, and chicken pistachio croquettes
Catering: In-housePrice: $$
Prince George Ballroom
New York, New York
Venue Superpowers:
Beaux Arts Hotel
Multiple Unique Spaces
Fees Towards a Good Cause
Fab Features: grand 1904 Beaux Arts hotel with Neo-Renaissance flourishes, like gilded columns and ornate ceilings • the dramatic Gallery is a modern art gallery-style event space • fees help support Breaking Ground, a nonprofit providing housing assistance for low-income New Yorkers
Catering: Preferred listPrice: $$ • $$$
Wythe Hotel
Brooklyn, New York
Venue Superpowers:
Historic Details
Urban Garden
City Views
Fab Features: historic 1901 factory in the heart of Williamsburg • open-air urban garden and the four glass-enclosed loft suites offer breathtaking vistas • the marriage of original brickwork walls, vaulted pine ceilings, edgy artwork, and bold city views create a uniquely Brooklyn vibe
Catering: In-housePrice: $$ • $$$
BONUS!
Pop up to Yonkers to find this fabulous, affordable option—just a couple train stops away!
Events at the Mills
Yonkers, NY
Venue Superpowers:
Open Concept Space
Industrial-Chic
Affordable
Fab Features: cool former turn-of-the-century mill-turned-mixed use space in Yonkers • sweeping open-concept event space boasts soaring ceilings, dramatic pillars, and two-story rows of windows • affordable rental fees include dressing suites, day-of coordination, a cool VIP lounge, and much more
Catering: In-house, Preferred listPrice: $$
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