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Currently, bookings are not available for The Green Building. However, we invite you to check out our adjacent sister venue, 501 Union!

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The Green Building is a wedding venue located in Brooklyn, New York. Constructed in 1889, the building was initially a brass foundry. Since then, it has been restored into an elegant event space with modern renovations while still embracing its original features. Located in the heart of the borough, it offers couples a chic and industrial, yet intimate venue for their special day.

Facilities and Capacity

Since its reopening in 2010, The Green Building has hosted some of Brooklyn’s most stylish weddings, concerts, and smaller gatherings. It contains more than 6,000 square feet of combined indoor and outdoor space for couples to use for their celebration. The spacious main room can be adjusted to suit the size and aesthetic of all events. Chandeliers and dimmed pin lights will create a warm ambience no matter the time of day or season. Its 17-foot-tall exposed beam ceilings and authentic brick walls showcase the building’s original designs, and its floor-to-ceiling glass doors open up to the courtyard. Outside, the 2,400-square-foot courtyard allows the newlyweds and their loved ones to dine and dance in the open air. This rooftop area features a custom-built mobile bar and patio furniture, and can be tented for weather uncertainties. For additional space or a get-ready suite, couples are welcome to use the private lounge which is adjacent to the main room.

Services Offered

The staff at the Green Building strive to create a truly unique wedding experience for you and your guests. When hosting your celebration, a private events manager, venue coordinator, operations manager, and host will be there to support you each step of the way. On the day, the operations manager will oversee the vendors, as well as the setup and cleanup of the event. Depending on your desired layout, tables and chairs with various shapes and designs can be provided. Outside vendors are welcome to prepare cuisine in the venue’s prep area which contains a refrigerator and commercial-grade oven. The venue’s preferred caterers are familiar with the event space and are happy to deliver delicious food to your wedding. You and your guests can enjoy beverages throughout the night at the Carrara marble-top bar inside or out in the fresh air. There are several bar packages to select from, including the Brunch Bar, Beer + Wine, or Ultra Luxe options. To suit your entertainment plans, staging platforms are available, as well as an in-house sound system that is installed throughout the indoor and outdoor spaces. The large wall-mounted projector can be used to play a slideshow of special images or a short film during the reception.

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Frequently asked questions

Describe your venue:

Farm/Ranch
Historic Building

What kind of settings are available?

Indoor
Uncovered Outdoor

Which of the following wedding events does your venue service?

Reception

What event services do you offer?

Event Planner

Reviews of The Green Building

Faith
Faith Sent on 12/16/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Absolutely beautiful

My wedding at The Green Building was absolutely beautiful in every way. The staff were incredibly professional and attentive. Despite being a raw space they made coordinating with our other vendors a breeze. We kept in frequent contact with Angelica as she assisted with everything we needed before and after the big day. We’re so happy we choose this venue.
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Lizbeth Sent on 09/09/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Beautiful Brooklyn Venue!

The Green Building was the perfect venue for our August 2022 wedding! We fell in love with the industrial look of the venue during our initial visit in January 2020 and were still so surprised at how stunning and magical the space looked on our wedding day. The courtyard was such a beautiful place to host our ceremony, cocktail hour, and late night ice cream truck. The lighting for the indoor reception space was a dream! We had several event managers throughout our pandemic postponement, but Abby Pansch was by far the very best. She was so kind, helpful, and prompt throughout our email exchanges. She was also so accommodating during our rehearsal. I am forever grateful! We also had a great experience with our day of venue coordinator and bartenders. The venue coordinator checked on my husband and I throughout the night to make sure we were comfortable and all of our guests raved about how great the bartenders were. We could not have chosen a better venue to host our NYC wedding!
Haley
Haley Sent on 05/15/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Two+ Years in the Planning and Worth It!

We booked the Green Building in Fall 2019 for a Spring 2021 wedding, but had to push due to COVID. Even with the delays, everyone at the venue was so wonderful to work with and made the process truly seamless! It's such a gorgeous space, and the staff and their expertise helped us immensely over the planning process and on the day of. While the venue requires using their in-house bar services, we had no complaints as the drinks were delicious (and their moveable bar is one of the highlights of the space). If budget is a consideration for you (as it was for us), I'd suggest booking in the off-season and/or on an off-peak day, which made it much more financially attainable for us. Overall, highly recommend this venue!
Sarah
Sarah Sent on 10/14/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Unforgettable night in a green buiding.

We just had our ceremony and reception in the Green Building space and have no regrets because the venue is so beautiful. The place truly decorates itself. The green building’s staff were so kind to our guests and our guests continued to compliment us for finding a beautiful and unique space. We had to move the ceremony due to inclement weather and it was a seamless transition.

We had the pleasure of working with Bridget and then was gracefully handed off to Angelica after her departure. Angelica was wonderful to work with and filled in the gaps and answered questions we may have had. Our wedding coordinator and Angelica handled everything to make our day absolutely perfect.

Choosing the Green Building was one of the best decisions we made!
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Emily Sent on 09/24/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing Brooklyn wedding venue!

The Green Building was a beautiful venue for our wedding! We wanted a venue that had outdoor space, in Brooklyn, that was beautiful enough to allow us not to spend a ton on additional decor, and The Green Building was all of that and more! Our guests kept raving about how cool and beautiful the space was. The price for the venue and the bar (which has to be provided through The Green Building) was reasonable and average for NYC venues. Their staff was super flexible and easy to work with, and whenever I had a question they responded to my email within 24 hours. Would definitely recommend for Brooklyn brides!
Kelli
Kelli Sent on 08/02/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Green Building Beauty

The Green Building was kind, flexible, and responsive when it came to postponing and planning a wedding during the pandemic. It was clear they wanted the day to be perfect, but also took safety seriously. The wedding was better than I could've imagined. The entire night my guests were commenting on the beauty of the venue. The outdoor space is especially gorgeous and so lush. There wasn't one request that the Green Building didn't work to provide.
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John Sent on 07/22/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Beautiful Building with Many Options

The Green Building is the quintessential Brooklyn wedding. We could build any experience we wanted from the space utilizing the back patio, food trucks, catering, sound system, etc. We lightly decorated the space and the incredible natural look of the building speaks for itself. Angelica was a great communicator throughout. Exactly as we imagined for ourselves. Nearby streets offer great photo ops as well.
Amanda
Amanda Sent on 05/25/2021
5 out of 5 rating

An Absolute Dream Venue

We had our wedding there on Mother’s Day and it was an absolute dream! The venue is so beautiful and has a personality that speaks for itself which is what we were really drawn to. The aesthetic is to perfection — from the exposed brick to the chandeliers, to the string lights to the ivy covered patio walls! The team of folks working there are also amazing. Celina was the best; due to the pandemic, we had to move our wedding from our original October 2020 date and she was so helpful and supportive with that and with everything else along the way! I loved our wedding from start to finish and hope I get to attend a wedding there some day!
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Julie Sent on 01/03/2020
5 out of 5 rating

Beautiful, Intimate, and Perfect for Our Wedding

When my husband & I got engaged, we looked at one venue only: The Green Building. Based on personal testimonials from friends & The Knot, the venue team's initial communication and support, & our love of the space and its accompanying benefits (e.g., ability to bring in our own caterer, etc.), we knew it would be perfect for us. And it was. From prompt and clear responses from supportive team members, to accommodating both large and small details (e.g., multiple site visits, working with us on a specialty cocktail menu, trusted vendor recommendations), The Green Building delivered the wedding of our dreams. We couldn't have been happier with our decision to have our wedding there, and would highly recommend the venue and team to anyone.
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Katherine Sent on 09/21/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Incredible Venue!!!

The space is absolutely beautiful, and their furniture is beautiful and well maintained. SO many compliments from our guests.

Drink packages seemed a little pricey, but worth it. The bar tenders were professional and cocktails were amazing.

Everything worked out perfectly, but we were a little disappointed that the event manager who was assigned to us the last few months / did our walk through wasn’t actually at our wedding.
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Awards

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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2022 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2018 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2017 Winner

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The Green Building frequently asked questions

The space offered by The Green Building for wedding events is known for:
  • Farm/Ranch
  • Historic Building
The Green Building offers the following indoor/outdoor options for weddings:
  • Indoor
  • Uncovered Outdoor
The Green Building offers the following types of wedding events:
  • Reception
The Green Building offers the following services for wedding events:
  • Event Planner
The Green Building is recommended by 94% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 4.7 out of 5 with the following breakdown: 4.8 in professionalism, 4.7 in quality of service, 4.7 in average response time, 4.7 in flexibility and 4.5 in value.
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