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Jen Durbin & Michael Chambers
Jen Durbin & Michael Chambers
Founder / Owners

Woman-owned

17 years in business

We speak English

6 team members

The 1896 Studios & Stages is a unique wedding venue located in the Bushwick/East Williamsburg neighborhood of Brooklyn, New York.

Founded in 2008, The 1896 Studios & Stages are recognized for their endless and varied collection of brick wall textures, steel-girded 37' sky-lit ceilings, century-old urban architectural details, and open, unobstructed space.

Occupying four turn-of-the-century former factory buildings, the 1896 functions as both a unique shooting location for the photo and film industry and an event space for weddings seeking a unique and impressive ambiance. The three main brick warehouses feature 12,000 square feet of sky-lit space, as well as a private outdoor courtyard and drive. Located just 15 minutes from Manhattan in the East Williamsburg/Bushwick neighborhood of Brooklyn, NY, with the neighborhood conveniences and modern comforts suitable for any event.

The 1896 is a unique DIY venue with limitless possibilities, so each Wedding has been its own unique reflection of the couple.

Pricing information

$15,000 starting price $15,000 starting price
$20,000 average price $20,000 average price
Reception
$20,000 starting price
Ceremony
$18,000 starting price
These prices are available for the months of Apr, May, Jun, Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec.

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FAQ

Do you have a site fee for wedding receptions at your venue?

Yes

What is the starting site fee for wedding receptions during peak season?

$20,000

What is the starting site fee for wedding receptions during off-peak season?

$15,000

Do you have a site fee for wedding ceremonies at your venue?

No

What is the starting site fee for wedding ceremonies during peak season?

$18,000

What is the starting site fee for wedding ceremonies during off-peak season?

$15,000

Which of the following are included in starting site fee?

Bridal Suite
Clean Up

What is the minimum number of guests required to book your venue?

2

How many event spaces or rooms does your venue offer?

5

Describe your venue:

Historic Building
Loft

What kind of settings are available?

Indoor
Uncovered Outdoor

Which of the following wedding events does your venue service?

Ceremony
Reception
Bridal Shower
Engagement Party
Rehearsal Dinner

What event services do you offer?

Event Rentals
Get Ready Rooms
Outside Vendors
Pet Friendly
Wifi

What event items are available?

Audio Equipment
Chairs
Decor
Furniture
Lighting
Tables

What transportation and access is available?

Wheelchair Access

What months are included in your peak season?

April
May
June
September
October
November
December

What months are included in your off-peak season?

January
February
March
July
August

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Reviews of The 1896, Studios & Stages

Weddingwire
4.8/5 2 reviews
Google
4.6/5 38 reviews
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Jashvant Sent on 08/03/2017
5 out of 5 rating
5 Stars! Awesome location for your Brooklyn wedding. Where else in New York can you dance outside under the stars and not have any noise restrictions! Catering done by Glasserie made it a perfect day! They also have a very cool prop department which you also can use to spruce up the already cool industrial space.
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Jacqueline Sent on 05/31/2017
4.6 out of 5 rating
The 1896 was the best backdrop to our wedding <3 we loved bringing in our designs to life in this beautiful raw space
Loren and her team were super responsive and professional.
We loved their large selection of props.
If you need a lot of flexibility and a night before to prepare, this wont be the place for you.
But our team understood the time frame and was ready to hustle and everything went great.
Thank you for hosting our wedding !!
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Team

Jen Durbin & Michael Chambers
Jen Durbin & Michael Chambers
Founder / Owners
Sheena Suarez
Sheena Suarez
Booking Manager @ The 1896 Studios & Stages

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The 1896, Studios & Stages frequently asked questions

The 1896, Studios & Stages includes the following items and services for wedding events in its starting site fee:
  • Bridal Suite
  • Clean Up
The space offered by The 1896, Studios & Stages for wedding events is known for:
  • Historic Building
  • Loft
The 1896, Studios & Stages offers the following indoor/outdoor options for weddings:
  • Indoor
  • Uncovered Outdoor
The 1896, Studios & Stages offers the following types of wedding events:
  • Ceremony
  • Reception
  • Bridal Shower
  • Engagement Party
  • Rehearsal Dinner
The 1896, Studios & Stages offers the following services for wedding events:
  • Event Rentals
  • Get Ready Rooms
  • Outside Vendors
  • Pet Friendly
  • Wifi
The 1896, Studios & Stages offers the following furniture and decor items for weddings:
  • Audio Equipment
  • Chairs
  • Decor
  • Furniture
  • Lighting
  • Tables
The 1896, Studios & Stages is recommended by 96% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 4.8 out of 5 with the following breakdown: 5 in quality of service, 5 in average response time, 5 in professionalism, 5 in value and 4 in flexibility.

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