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Hi! I just joined Weddingbee and this is my first post.  I'm looking for a modern, open, preferably industrial-like venue in NYC or very nearby (4 boroughs, Jersey City, Hoboken) for a winter wedding.  I've seen a ton of places and right now an torn between Battery Gardens and Liberty House.  Has anyone attended an event at either and have recommendations for one over the other?  (I've seen a lot on here about Battery Gardens, but almost nothing on Liberty House, so I'm particularly interested in your thoughts on LH).  Thanks so much!

I was married at Liberty House a few weeks ago.  We had a great experience there and the views were spectacular (and especially appreciated by our OOT guests).    Our guests really enjoyed the food and it was a really stress free experience.

When you looked at Liberty House, were you looking at the room upstairs?   We had a smaller wedding so we were downstairs - which I wouldn't say was very modern.   Maybe the upstiars room is more so? The decor is much different upstairs?

I haven't been to Battery Gardens though...so I'm not really able to help with a a compare/contrast situation.

Neither of those places are particularly "industrial" or modern, although they are lovely.  We looked at Liberty House--- the upstairs ballroom has nice high ceilings and a wraparound terrace to take advantage of the view.  My friend recently got married at Battery Gardens and they had a great time, but it seemed less private than I would've liked (like, tourists taking pictures of their outdoor ceremony).

Have you looked at The Foundry, or SmackMellon?  They have more of an industrial feel, but are a bit smaller (125-150 people max).

Thanks all!  I guess you're right, they're definitely not industrial and not especially loft-like.  I've looked at a lot of places that do fit those criteria, but these are the two that seem to work best for us so far.  Strange! 

Hobochic, I'm really glad to hear you & your guests liked the food-that was one of my biggest concerns since my fiance and I and our families/ friends really love food (who doesn't, really?)  But we feel like I've been to so many weddings with just-average food & we'd really like to avoid being one of them! 

Also thanks NotQuiteK--I've researched a little on both of those places online, and The Foundry especially I think looks PERFECT.  But we're inviting around 185 so I don't think we can really do somewhere with a 150 cap. Also I do see what you mean about BG not being that private--we're getting married indoors anyway (February) so less of a concern for us but I think it might be an issue when we're outside (freezing) taking pictures.

Thanks Mrs Swan!  I actually read a little about your BG wedding on your blog I think, it sounds beautiful!  Anddd I actually have appointments booked to check our Studio 450 and the Puck Building this week, so good to know I'm on the right track at least.  (The other two are too small for us).  Really excited to check them both out b/c they look great from the pics & what I've heard from friends.  Although I'm a little concerned about the extra costs of doing a loft...

Thanks!  Yun Gen those photos were incrediblle...and also just FYI LH only does one wedding at a time during the winter - though I see what you mean that it could definitely be a bit much when there's two going on simultaneously.

Wow I just pulled up the Metropolitan Building's website and it looks awesome, I am definitely going to call them!  Thanks SO much for the suggestion--I think I actually had come across them before, but then somehow I called the Metropolitan Pavilion and the Metropolitan Club in Manhattan and never called them.  I love the East River views too, so I think LIC could be a great option...also btw I love Tribeca Rooftop, your wedding is going to be beautiful.  It's out of our budget, but I totally wish it weren't!