Rule of Thirds

Everyone and everything at Rule of Thirds exceeded all of our expectations - we did a partial buyout of the restaurant for our June 2026 wedding, and we're so grateful we chose Rule of Thirds. The level of hospitality really blew us away. We appreciated their level of communication throughout the entire process (working with Julie was a dream!!!), as well as their flexibility with our vision and the kindness they showed our guests. Our guests have been raving not only about the food (SO GOOD - people keep bringing it up, still!), but the thoughtful touches and smooth operations too. We cannot imagine having our wedding anywhere else and are already scheming a way we can get invited to another event here (or plan another event here in the future!)...

If you're on the fence about your wedding venue -- truly do NOT hesitate: we wholeheartedly recommend Rule of Thirds. The venue is truly wonderful and the team is incredible.

We cannot thank the Rule of Thirds team enough for making our wedding day absolutely perfect! From the very beginning, their support during the planning process was exceptional - they answered every single question we had and accommodated so many of our unique requests, including a morning ceremony and a special passed drink for one of the dinner toasts.

The tasting experience was easily one of the highlights of our entire wedding planning journey, but the actual wedding night blew us away. The food was spectacular. We had so many guests tell us, "This is the best wedding food I've ever had," only to immediately follow it up with, "Actually, scratch the wedding qualifier, this is amazing food, period!" The drinks were flowing all night, and the signature Yuzu Cosmo was a massive hit.

The ambience was incredible, and the staff took such extra special care of us. We felt incredibly welcome and celebrated the entire time. A huge, special shout-out to Julie, Gracyn, and Lucia for everything they did. If you are considering the Rule of Thirds for your wedding, do it!

Working with Gracyn, Julie, and the team at Rule of Thirds for our wedding was a pleasure and a breeze from start to finish! It was the first and only venue that we looked at, and we fell in love with the space/vibe and the food.

We used their recommended vendors list to secure our planner (shout out to the amazing Anita Pandian at Morton Street Events) who has a ton of experience working at the venue, and she helped us find all of our vendors from there, resulting in a dream team of experts who had all worked together before.

Communication with the Rule of Thirds team was 10/10, as was their attention to detail. The tasting was SO MUCH FUN, and we absolutely loved the wedding day itself. On the wedding day, we didn't have to lift a finger or think about a thing - everything that was previously discussed and planned was executed to a T. If there were any hiccups, they were addressed behind the scenes without involving us, allowing us to have an amazing time in a beautiful space with all of our loved ones.

We had our ceremony in the round under the skylight, which felt so cozy and intimate. The space itself is striking at baseline, with a minimalist, industrial feel, which we loved. We chose to incorporate florals, which were beautiful, but we never felt pressured to go overboard with décor because the space is so striking on its own.

We'd choose Rule of Thirds for our wedding again and again without hesitation. From the incredible team to the beautiful space and amazing food, it was everything we hoped for and more.

If anyone is looking for a wedding venue in New York, Rule of Thirds (RoT) should be in your Top 1 list!!! What made RoT so special to us were the people who helped us throughout our wedding planning process. Thanks to people like Gracyn and Julie, we couldn't have asked for a better venue. They were always responsive when we needed them and always handled our questions with care. It was through the way they helped us that made us feel confident with our decision to host our wedding at RoT.

The venue is perfect for anyone looking to have a small wedding. The venue is cozy but still has that "New York" vibe that makes it feel special. Even with minimal decoration, the whole venue shined bright and impressed all of our guests! My wife and I were left speechless when they gave us a sneak peak before the dinner reception.

Not only was the venue amazing, but you can't forget about the food! My wife and I came to RoT (as a restaurant) before and were familiar with the food they served. Our reason for choosing RoT was mainly because the food was so good. However, we were worried that the food quality may drop since they would be serving a large group of people. Boy, were we soo wrong!! Even though they cooked food for such a large group of people, RoT still managed to keep the quality of their food. All our guests were raving about how good the food was and that they wished they had more. This made us feel even happier with our choice and we will never regret it!

The only sad part now is that we will have to wait for another opportunity to come for us reach out to RoT for another event. If you are looking for a wedding venue (or any event venue) please use RoT! You won't regret it!!!!

We visited Rule of Thirds twice before signing our contract and fell in love with the space more each time. Choosing them as our wedding venue ended up being one of the best decisions we made.

From the very beginning, Julie and Gracyn were absolutely amazing to work with. They were incredibly communicative, responsive, and genuinely warm throughout the entire planning process. Their hospitality immediately stood out to us and made the planning process feel exciting and never stressful.

The food was obviously one of the biggest reasons we chose Rule of Thirds, and they did not disappoint. We received countless compliments from our guests throughout the evening about how delicious the food was and the overall dining experience. We were able to do a complementary tasting a month before, which was a super fun experience and extremely helpful in curating our menu! The team was also very accommodating in allowing us to make a few small adjustments to the menu so that it better reflected our preferences, which we greatly appreciated.

The space itself is absolutely stunning. We hosted a half-buyout wedding, and the minimalist design (natural wood and bamboo elements paired with beautiful greenery) and iconic skylight ceiling created such a warm, modern, and elegant atmosphere. The mirrored view of the Empire State Building through the skylight was also a huge hit with our guests, who were constantly taking photos throughout the evening. One of the things we loved most was that the venue already has so much character on its own that it requires very little additional décor to feel special.

Finally, the staff was exceptional. Every member of the team was professional, attentive, and genuinely welcoming. Multiple guests went out of their way to tell us how impressed they were with the service and how warmly they were treated throughout the evening, which meant a lot to us.

Rule of Thirds delivered everything we were looking for in a wedding venue: incredible food, a beautiful and unique space, outstanding service, and a team that truly cares about creating a memorable experience. We cannot recommend Rule of Thirds highly enough!!

Deciding to get married at Rule of Thirds was easily the best decision we made during wedding planning. We got married there at the end of June and it was the perfect venue for a fun, warm, and meaningful celebration.

From the staff to the food and drinks to the overall vibe, we had the best day imaginable. From the very beginning, Julie and Mandy were so great and easy to work with. The entire team is friendly, responsive, and flexible- ideal partners to work through ideas and vision. They are also especially accommodating with dietary needs, customizing the menu to fit our needs. They went above and beyond to prepare separate dishes for guests with restrictions so they wouldn't miss out on any of the delicious courses otherwise served family style.

The food and drinks in general are amazing and unique. It is truly restaurant quality (and we love going back to the restaurant to eat some of the dishes that were on our wedding menu). We added on the hand roll station and sake tasting during the cocktail hour which were both big hits.

Lastly, the space itself is beautiful and needs minimal additional florals or decor. The natural light (especially coming from the super cool skylight periscope), industrial touches, and warmth from the wood and plants all combine to create a chic and relaxed atmosphere.

Overall we love RoT and could not recommend it enough. Once you explore the space and eat the food, you will also understand why it's so special. Thank you, thank you to the team for being so great and helping us have the best wedding day.

Rule of Thirds was our top venue from the start of our wedding planning, and we’re so happy we went with them for the big day because it was executed flawlessly. We personally didn’t want our wedding to feel overly formal or stiff, but still wanted a chic, elevated vibe so Rule of Thirds was perfect for us. The space itself is already beautiful on its own, we loved the industrial aesthetic with the natural touches of the plants already there. It was nice to not feel pressure to spend out of our budget in terms of decorations, the florist and lighting rentals we brought in blended in seamlessly with the venue.

For the food tasting, we weren’t able to make it since we’re currently based out of state, but my mom and her friend who live in the area stepped in for us. They called me the next day gushing about how much fun they had at dinner lol and said that they were very happy with all the food and drink they tried, making it hard to pick favorites.

Communication with the events team was easy and efficient throughout the whole planning process. Our main contacts were Julie and Mandy, who were both incredibly cordial and hospitable. They were very responsive to all of our questions or notes too. They provided a great list of vetted vendor recommendations for you to choose from, and there were also no problems bringing in vendors outside of that.

The staff who worked on the wedding day (bartenders, servers, etc.) were all really friendly and approachable, our friends and family all had pleasant interactions with them, and they even checked in on us throughout the night to make sure we were enjoying ourselves. One of my friends is considering Rule of Thirds as the venue for her upcoming wedding, so our wedding was essentially a trial run for her and her fiancé and they both left convinced - they loved it! The food was so well prepared and varied, there was something for everyone and all of our guests left happy and full. They were also very accommodating to our guests with food allergies / diet restrictions, and they enjoyed their meals as well (including one with a fish allergy)! Majority of our 120 guests were older relatives and family then the rest were friends our age (late 20s), and everyone collectively had a great time. Overall the venue covered everything we envisioned for our wedding and more, the food and drinks (both alcoholic and NA) were amazing, and it was the perfect environment. Thank you so much!!

We had our wedding at Rule of Thirds, and it was absolute perfection from start to finish. The space is effortlessly cool and beautiful — modern yet warm, with such a great flow. The team was incredible to work with, and every detail was handled with care and professionalism. Julie and Mandy were amazing to work with - incredible responsive and helped answer all our questions throughout the process.

And the food… truly next-level. Our guests are still talking about how amazing every dish was (and the cocktails, too!). From the welcome drinks to the late-night bites, everything was fresh, flavorful, and beautifully presented.

Rule of Thirds gave us the most magical day — amazing food, impeccable service, and a setting that felt so “us.” We couldn’t recommend it more highly!

Strongly exceeded our expectations. The space was absolutely stunning - the skylight, the reception space basking in golden hour all added to the mood of the event. The food was excellent, to nobody's surprise - our guests kept on complimenting us on food and beverage during the night and even over the next couple of days. The team at Rule of Thirds was professional and warm, and the event coordinator was so communicative and easy to work with. I cannot recommend this venue enough.

My wife and I began our venue search in November 2024 for an August 2025 wedding. We had a vision to host a wedding with an intimate, low-key, and comforting vibe while serving our loved ones delicious food in a space where people of all ages and walks of life could come together and share in laughter, joy, and good conversations. When we first arranged a visit to Rule of Thirds, we immediately knew that this was the place that could bring our dreams into reality. Julie and Mandy were our primary points of contact throughout the process, while Lucia was our point of contact the day of, and all three of them are such lovely and thoughtful people to partner with. The Rule of Thirds team is responsive, accommodating, respectful, and so on top of execution from beginning to end. The space itself is filled with lots of light, and the natural, neutral, and rustic tones and textures truly create a one-of-a-kind experience. The team is experienced and quick, so everything the day of - the transitions, service, etc. - was seamless. So many of our guests loved the ambiance and have let us know that it was the best food at a wedding they've ever had.