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Check out Bubby's. I really liked it, it was reasonably priced but ultimately we decided on somewhere in Manhattan because most the ceremony will be in Manhattan.
What did you think of Liberty Warehouse? It sounds like it fits your criteria
I agree with you on Steiner Studios, I used to think OMG thats such a great space until I attended an event there and it doesn't speak to me at all. But the food was fab.
what about the brooklyn gardens, or that beautiful park, blanking on the exact name
@bklynbridetobe: I've never even heard of Kai Studio before, but it looks really cool! I've emailed them asking for details.
@zinzi: I've heard some bad things about the Green Building not returning people's deposits, etc. What about Powerhouse Arena? OfficeOps is also an option for really raw.
Thanks everyone. I ended up trying to book Smack Mellon after taking a look at a bunch of places, but it turns out that they are doubling their rates for next year to $8k for a Saturday party, which is twice as much as I want to spend. They're increasing the number of bathrooms and widening the entrance to comply with fire code. The interior space isn't changing apparently. So in principal, even though I could technically make it work, I no longer want to work with them.... Back to the drawing board!
PS - Liberty Warehouse was one of the firts places we looked into, but I thought their prices were ridiculous. $195 per person for Red Hook? No way.
@zinzi: ME TOO - I told them so and I got a much more reasonable deal. We just signed the contract yesterday.
I know you said you wanted a lofty type feel but the Old Stone House in Park Slope is nice and on a nice day it gets a lot of light.
http://theoldstonehouse.org/space-rental/
And I had the same reaction to Liberty Warehouse, I was shocked to see $195 as the starting price.
Good luck! Let us know where you end up booking!
I went to the Old Stone House last week and its defintely charming, but room thats on the 2nd floor is small IMO and you cant decorate it or the 1st floor, because its a historical site. However, you would have rent a tent (which you could design how you want), They are flexiable in terms of caterers and very resonably priced.
@zinzi: So I'm venue hunting in Brooklyn also and going to check out Rebar next week - it may fit your criteria. I don't think it could be considered a "raw" space but it specifies that it's a non-trad venue, so if you're still hunting, you may dig it. If you look through the boards you will see what other Brooklyn-based bees have to say about it - they love it!
Try the brooklyn winery- ask to speak with Jenesy. We thought really long about using it, but I didn't want such a raw space (caterer, linens, etc) It sounds like it might be exactly what you're looking for.
@zinzi:Roulette, on Atlantic Ave in Brooklyn is an amazing space for a wedding! They've just moved in a few months ago but have revamped the place with hardwood floors and beautiful balcony reliefs. Really unique...
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Hi People,
I'm looking for a reception space in Brooklyn for about 100 guests in April or May '12. Any insight would be great, and I already know about Smack Mellon, The Dumbo Loft, Rebar, Brooklyn Lyceum, Metropolitan Building (I know it's not technically Brooklyn), Liberty Warehouse, The Green Building, and the Bell House, and Stage 6 @ Steiner.
I just wanted to know if any of you had any new ideas for me. Smack Mellon would be great, but I'm worried about acoustics with the high ceilings, and the lack of an actual kitchen. Dumbo Loft is nice, but I'd love it if they had better views. Steiner studios is too expensive, and I feel lacks a bit of personality. Galapagos and My Moon are lovely, but Galapagos is dark, and I don't like the built in booths in either. I wish Porchron studios was still around!
Hope I don't sound nit-picky, I'm just looking for a little advice or insight if you all have any! Specifics are below.
Thanks y'all!
Here is what we'd love to have:
-room for about 100 guests for a sit down dinner with a dance floor.
-A raw or industrial space (my fiance is an architect, and I'm in the arts, so we're open to a place that's left of center or non-traditional).
-views and/or lots of light would be ideal
-possibility of bringing in our own booze (if it's not a raw space)