Sound River Studios Reviews
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Emily E. Sent on 12/26/2023Amazing Venue - Hidden Gem!
We held our wedding at Sound River Studios in October 2023, and it was an absolute dream. From the moment we began planning, Una was incredibly supportive, ensuring every detail was perfect. The venue itself is a hidden gem in NYC — modern, spacious, and versatile. Our guests couldn't stop complimenting the space, and it provided the perfect backdrop for our special day. Sound River Studios truly made our wedding unforgettable, and we're immensely grateful for the fantastic experience. -
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Christine S. Sent on 09/07/2023Book it! So fantastic.
Many of our guests told us this was the classiest event they had ever been to - SRS is a beautiful space with gorgeous views. We loved that there were indoor and outdoor areas for our guests to enjoy, there was ample dining space, and a dance floor. The SRS team was really wonderful: Responsive, organized, friendly, helpful, flexible, creative, and made it a seamless event. We had THE BEST time there. 10/10, it couldn't have been better. -
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Julissa V. Sent on 06/30/2023
The most AMAZING venue for our Queens wedding
From the first time my husband and I visited SRS we absolutely loved the space. We are both born and raised in Queens and wanted to get married somewhere that really felt like the both of us and is a reflection of our love for Queens and for this city. Una is the venue coordinator and she is fantastic. This being a raw space venue, you need someone who knows the ins and outs of planning an event in this setting. She guided us the whole way throughout the process and was instrumental in coordinating all of our vendors on the day of our wedding. This space is perfect for someone who wants their wedding or event to be unique and tailored to you and your partners tastes. Our wedding day was absolutely amazing thanks to all of our vendors and the SRS staff. All of our guests could not stop raving about how beautiful the space is and how much they loved the view. We would absolutely have our wedding reception here again and would recommend this space to anyone.
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Maria G. Sent on 06/23/2023Wedding Venue
Sound River Studios and Una were excellent. They were very accommodating, the whole process was easy, and the end result was beautiful! I highly recommend them. -
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Rosa K. Sent on 07/19/2023Chic, modern, timeless venue with NYC backdrop
Amazing venue and great hosts to work with. We held a 200 person wedding here and it was spectacular. The space really allows you to be creative and design the wedding that you want, its a blank canvas with NYC as your backdrop. What more can you ask for? Una and her team were amazing as well and worked hand in hand with our wedding planner to make our day flawless. We also rented out the Bridal Suite which was beautiful and HUGE. Highly recommend this if you are looking for something unique, timeless, and quintessentially New York. -
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Casie K. Sent on 01/26/2023Sound River Studios was our perfect venue
We got married in the fall at Sound River Studios and it was an amazing venue - it leaves so much opportunity for the couple to personalize and make it however they want and we really leaned into that! The staff was great. The views were amazing, and we could not be happier with how it all turned out. The public pier next to it is also a huge bonus! It was great to bring people from out of town who wanted to see the city skyline. Thank you :) -
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Franckie E. Sent on 12/13/2022Excellent Venue for a Wedding!
My husband and I had a fantastic experience hosting our wedding at SRS and our ceremony and reception were even more enjoyable than we could have hoped for. SRS is an amazing venue because of both the physical space itself as well as its great management team led by Una.
In terms of the physical space, SRS is a really beautiful and “industrial-chic” warehouse-type building that has great natural light. It is essentially a blank slate in which a couple has lots of flexibility to make their unique vision come to life. The building has garage doors that open to an outdoor patio with spectacular views of the Manhattan skyline. It unfortunately rained on our wedding day, but the views still wowed our guests (even the native New Yorkers) and we could still make full use of the outdoor patio with a tent. We would highly recommend renting the bridal suite as well. It’s a great place to get ready and relax before the wedding.
SRS is a great place to host a wedding of any size, but particularly 150 to 200 people, a size that we noticed was difficult to find in NYC. We toured many venues that could either hold less than 150 guests or that were massively too large and were intended for 250 people or more.
Beyond the physical space, Una was so incredible to work with. She is extremely transparent about pricing, logistics and what to expect, which was not always our experience when meeting with other venue managers. Una is not just a faceless employee – our planning process was much more personal and Una took the time to get to know us as a couple and what we were hoping to accomplish. She worked tirelessly behind the scenes to answer all of our vendors’ questions and was present and very helpful on our wedding day, all of which ensured our event went smoothly. Weddings are stressful enough to plan, so it was so reassuring that we had Una in our corner.
The only vendor you must hire when booking SRS is for the bar/bartenders and they were wonderful to work with as well. They were super accommodating of our preferences and very professional.
In short, I would look no further than Sound River Studios to host your wedding (or any event really).Sound River Studios's reply:
Thank you Franckie, your wedding was like from a fairy tail! We loved being part of it and we lucked out with you and Matt :) -
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Christina Sent on 09/27/2022Wow truly incredible wedding space!
This venue space was INCREDIBLE!!! You truly can't beat the view, the natural light and air that flows through and the private deck right on the water. I was very nervous with all the work and planning but Una was incredible and helped plan the ENTIRE way. I am so grateful for all her help and recommendations. She really listened to our vision and helped us create exactly that within our budget. Una was present the entire night and really helped the entire event flow and stay on track. Thank you Una and Sound River Studio for making my dream wedding a reality!!!Sound River Studios's reply:
It was our pleasure! Your wedding was amazing and it was easy to make it happen with a clear vision you had and amazing vendors you chose! Thank you for everything! Una -
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Antonia R. Sent on 09/18/2022September Wedding at SRS
We were thrilled with how our wedding came together at SRS -- the venue is beautiful and airy and the outdoor area was essential, especially in considering having a wedding during the pandemic. The view of the city is incredible and even wows New Yorkers on top of our friends and family from out of town.
Everyone at SRS was extremely helpful in facilitating our vision and have had a lot of experience in making beautiful weddings happen every week! We are very happy with our decision to have our wedding at SRS.Sound River Studios's reply:
Hi Antonia, it was so lovely being a part of your special day ( so beautiful and unique) and thank you for choosing us! Una -
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Marycatherine S. Sent on 12/31/2021Magical Space. Magical View.
Sound River Studios is a hidden gem. I cannot gush enough about this venue and neither could our guests! My husband and I had our wedding there on November 7, 2021 and could not be happier with the space and the staff! Trust me when I say, book Sound River Studios for your event.
To elaborate, SRS is privy to the most breathtaking view of Manhattan. You really feel like you are getting up close and personal with the Chrysler Building, the Empire State Building, and the skyline in general. Then, there is the venue itself. It is quite stunning with its all white industrial aesthetic and grand size. As you walk in, you are lured by the columns throughout and cannot help but gape at the incredibly high ceilings. It’s a blank slate waiting to be transformed but can also hold it’s own as a crisp beautiful hall. Sound River Studios really is the most versatile venue.
The main floor includes a long entrance hallway, bathrooms, and large kitchen space. The second floor has a spacious green room/bridal suite with a full bathroom and kitchenette. The windows in the suite overlook the front entrance; which are perfect for catching a sneak peek of your guests, or your significant other, as they arrive. We were thrilled to use this space for ease of keeping our things, hair & makeup, lunch, and not having to travel to the venue from our “getting ready spot”.
The SRS staff is way above par. Una, in particular, is the most passionate, the most caring, and the most professional. She does everything in her power to make sure your event goes off with out a hitch. She even goes the extra mile to make you feel like family. Una’s excitement for you is clear from the moment you meet her.
The venue also offers the option to use the LIC pier to extend your event (pending city permit approval). Luckily we were able to utilize the pier for our wedding ceremony, the outdoor venue space for the cocktail hour, and the hall for our reception. The weather was perfect for this, however, if the weather had turned, the venue provided the chance for easy backup options that were equally stunning to our original plan.
If you’re looking for an awesome vendors list, Sound River Studios’ recommended vendors list is top notch. We ended up contracting many vendors on their list. Our wedding was absolutely magical. Sound River Studios is definitely to thank for that. Book SRS! -
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Sara J. Sent on 10/14/2021Gorgeous views!
We had our wedding at Sound River Studios last month and it was truly a dream. The view is not to be believed! The space is humongous, and all my guests felt safe during this tumultuous time, which was really important to us. Una and the Sound River team are absolutely wonderful to work with. Would have my wedding here 1000 times over! -
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Anchal L. Sent on 10/30/2019Beautiful Space for our Wedding
Sound River Studios (SRS) was the best option for my husband and I. You can't beat the New York City views! Steve from SRS was great to work with. We had our Indian pre-wedding party (aka our Sangeet) here and the venue had the perfect open layout for our dance floor, food stations and bars. Our guests couldn't stop talking about the venue after the wedding. We're so grateful to have found this space! -
Tom M. Sent on 10/28/2019
Beautiful, blank space with great flexibility
You can't put a value on a view like Sound River Studios has. The outdoor space was the perfect size to have a cocktail hour, and the guests loved admiring the skyline. The space inside is big and blank, and the SRS team was incredibly flexible and helpful as we shaped it to the vision we wanted. -
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