The Foundry Reviews

The Foundry is NYCs best kept, big secret. The space is gorgeous and whimsical. Every square inch is prettier than the next there are endless possibilities of what you can do with the venue that the sky is the limit. All angles are photogenic and charming. It's spotless and grows more beautiful throughout the day. There are multiple pockets at the venue that you can opt to rent for your event. Each unique room transforms your event into a new and intimate setting. Everything from the Main Space, The Green Room, Albra Room, and the Pool Room help ensure that your event is unforgettable. The Foundry has multiple terraces that are worth visiting and investing in as well. It's like finding a fairytale inside of Manhattan. It truly is a stunning contrast between the natural and industrial elements. Our guests can't stop raving about the gorgeous space and to us, it was a dream. Beyond raving about the space itself, The Foundry has two of the sweetest and most hard-working employees that represent the space. Angela and Lindsey were incredible from our initial visit right through to our wedding day. They are extremely welcoming, detail orientated, have a wealth of knowledge, and communicative. They quickly responded to emails, and patiently answered every question we had. Both Angela and Lindsey are the dream team that ensures that everything in the space goes off without a hitch. Both are so helpful and lovely, and an absolute joy to work with. Together they helped make our perfect day the day it was and as stress-free as possible. If you are considering this venue for your event, we highly recommend it. We know the idea of the raw space could be intimidating but having the opportunity to create an authentic space filled with all your loved ones is an indescribable feeling. Especially if it comes packed with a list of the best vendors in the city and the two hardest-working employees in the industry.
We love The Foundry and know you will too.

We had the most beautiful, romantic, and dreamy wedding we could’ve ever imagined at the Foundry! Everyone was amazing to work with and super accommodating when we had to postpone our wedding due to covid. The best night of our lives in the most stunning venue!

This is a very delayed review for our wonderful wedding September 29, 2018 at The Foundry! Angela and Lindsey were so helpful during the many emails and site visits to make my dream wedding come to life! The history of this space is palpable, and the loving care and maintenance does not go unnoticed. There are countless options for configuration depending on which spaces you use for ceremony, reception, etc. Our guests were truly wowed by the venue and our wedding felt like a fairytale!

It is no wonder it can be challenging to find Saturday availability, but the calendar on their website is extremely accurate. I kept checking dates and magically a Saturday in September became available through another party changing their date. We were lucky enough to have already done a tour of the space, so we were able to secure the date. If you are interested in the venue make sure you do a site visit, let the girls know, and keep checking the calendar!

The Foundry is an amazing space that strikes a balance between industrial (exposed brick, metal) and soft and polished (ivy covering the walls and beautifully finished spaces that aren't too rustic). It is also an extremely flexible space as they have multiple rooms that you can choose to rent or not for your event. The entire space is yours for your event (they don't put anything else in the rooms that you don't use). One of our biggest reasons for booking The Foundry is their greenhouse, which has walls covered in ivy on the inside. We had our wedding in January and were really excited that we would have some greenery! The staff is very professional and easy to work with. We were so delighted with how our wedding turned out. 

This venue is a dream. We had looked at a few venues around the city searching for a space with an industrial hint to it. I knew we would love it by seeing the photos alone but once we walked into our scheduled tour, we immediately fell in love with it. It’s beautiful on its own but you can really transform the space to any look you’re going for. The venue allowed for us to have the ceremony, cocktail hour and dinner reception in 3 different spaces, which a lot of the other industrial spaces in the city didn’t offer. Our guests were all taken back by the beauty of each space. Our wedding wes in September and the weather was perfect for candlelight dinner alfresco in the courtyard. At first, I was overwhelmed with the fact that you need to separately hire each of your vendors but in the end we were able to get exactly what we wanted by assembling our own team. Angela and Lindsey were so awesome. They answered all of my emails with many questions very quickly, always making me feel as if we were their only clients when in fact they are pretty much booked every weekend over a year in advance. Their suggestions were so helpful when it came to layouts and considerations for a rain plan. I definitely recommend this venue. You’ll fall in love at first sight during any season.

We looked at 10 venues before coming to the Foundry, and when we walked in, we knew we had found the one. The industrial Long Island City neighborhood literally disappears when you enter the Foundry. The venue’s industrial-yet-refined spaces and gorgeously planted courtyard make you feel like you left the hustle of the city – the view of the Queenborough Bridge towers from the courtyard are the only reminder you’re a stone throw from Manhattan. The Foundry is a blank canvas (which is great in that you can pick everything you want, but can add to the work in planning your event), and its different rooms, terraces and courtyard offer many options to make your dream wedding come true. The foundry staff—Allison, Angela, and Lindsey—are experienced and responsive and will work with you to make sure your day is perfect. We were able to utilize several spaces for our wedding, including a divine dinner in the courtyard as the sun set and an incredible dance party in the main space. This place is special and transports you away from NYC to a magical place (with incredible views) for your wedding or event.

Book quickly as The Foundry is popular and only does one event per day (another added benefit, not sharing the space with anyone). I could not imagine having our wedding anywhere else in NYC.

My husband and I got married at the Foundry on August 24, 2019. Our entire experience from start to finish was exceptional. The Foundry team is professional, responsive, and a pleasure to work with. It was very clear from the beginning that they were pros and knew exactly what they were doing (unlike other venues we met with). It can be very overwhelming understanding the wedding planning process, but they made it as seamless as possible. They always responded to my question quickly and accommodated any requests I made. In the days leading up to our wedding, we had a final run though with Angela and our caterer. It helped tie up loose ends and truly put my stress at ease. Aside from the amazing the team, the venue itself is gorgeous. To this day, we still have family and friends tell us how beautiful it was. Our day was so special. I can’t recommend the Foundry enough!!

Words cannot begin to describe how incredible the Foundry is. My wife and I had our wedding there and it made the event a one of a kind experience. We held our ceremony in the Main Space with 120 guests and it was perfectly intimate and cozy without being cramped. The structure of the space allowed our guests to flow naturally into the Greenhouse for cocktail hour while we took photos on the Terrace, which was stunning. The greenery of the entire venue gave our wedding the natural feel we wanted and the bricks and views of the city and complemented this nicely with a rustic urban touch. We worked primarily with Angela and Lindsey throughout our planning process, which was an absolute pleasure. They are both informative, responsive, and always had great suggestions when we needed guidance. They ensured that everything came together smoothly and made the entire experience stress free. We highly recommend renting the space - it will transform your event into a memory that you will cherish forever.

The Foundry is such a special and breath-taking venue. There isn’t a space in it that doesn’t have its own unique charm. There are so many possibilities of what to do there and how to design your event – it helps to hire a planner or co-ordinator to help organise everything as it is a raw space. We ended up using the Main Space, Courtyard and Greenhouse for our guests as well as the Terrace for photos. We had to make some last-minute changes on the afternoon due to unexpected weather conditions, but the staff were so friendly, quick and professional that no one could have possibly known we hadn’t planned the new arrangements. Lindsey and Angela, in particular, were amazing from our initial visit all the way through to our wedding day. They quickly responded to emails, answered every question we had and were so helpful and lovely on the day. They were an absolute joy to work with and made everything as stress-free as possible.

Almost three months later, our guests still rave about how they loved the venue and couldn’t believe we’d found such a unique space. It reminded us of a secret garden, and it seems impossible to take a bad photo there due to the beautiful lighting, intimate setting, and the stunning contrast between the natural and industrial elements. Our wedding day still feels like this wonderful dream.

The Foundry is the perfect canvas for couples to have complete creative freedom to design their wedding. The space is ABSOLUTELY stunning and our guests still rave about how we found this gem in Long Island City. The staff is very professional and very well equipped to answer any & all questions you may have. I couldn't have picked a better space to have our wedding - til this day it feels like a dream

Wonderful venue! I held my bridal shower and rehearsal dinner at The Foundry. Gary S. was very accommodating. He made certain all our needs were met. Our Guest complemented us on both events. I had brunch with a full omelet station for my bridal shower. And, separate food stations for our rehearsal dinner. The food was excellent! We were very happy with their services. We would use them again in a heartbeat.

I knew from the moment I saw this place i had to have my wedding reception here. The space is so unique and beautiful. The ladies at The Foundry are so helpful and sweet. The cost to have your wedding here will be a bit pricer then a regular catering hall, but my husband and I wanted something different.

Absolutely loved getting married at The Foundry!! The space is beyond beautiful and the staff is so easy to work with. They have great relationships with vendors that make the entire process so easy and stress-free!

The Foundry was the venue that my wife and I held our wedding at and it might be a bit biased of me to say so, but one of the most breathtaking venues that I've seen in NYC. There's a lot of flexibility in how you can arrange your wedding based on which rooms you use and what sort of meal service you have for your wedding. The employees at the venue are great, they respond quickly by email, provide a lot of information and allow you to stop by as many times as necessary for family/vendors to take a look. They let us drop off a bunch of ceremony and reception decor items two days prior to our wedding and let us pick up leftover food the morning after our wedding. The biggest restrictions with The Foundry are that your caterer must come from their list of caterers and the rentals must be handled by the caterer through Broadway Party Rentals (things like string lighting and such that Broadway Party Rentals do not provide are handled by you and can come from other rental companies). I do recommend getting a coordinator, though, as the venue being just a raw event space, there will be a lot of little items to coordinate as the big day approaches.

What can I say, it is a stunning venue. It was the perfect place for our wedding as we really wanted to avoid that cookie cutter, typical wedding. My now husband and I live in London and Angela & Lindsay were so accommodating, answering emails promptly and ensuring that when we were in NY we were able to pop by the space to see it or for meetings with our coordinator Tall & Small Events and caterer Bonbite. It seriously is a beautiful space, you definitely get what you pay for though and we rented the courtyard (for dinner), greenhouse (ceremony, bar & photobooth), main space (cocktail hour, dancing), terrace (cocktail hour) and duval terrace (photos - seriously stunning!). So as you can imagine the costs mounted pretty quickly but we wouldn't have changed a thing. Lindsay was also super helpful with recommendations as well - they have a great list of suppliers. Honestly, best day of our lives and everyone LOVED the space and commented how stunning it was and we really didn't have to do much to make it look good!

We had our wedding at The Foundry on July 8th 2017 and it was nothing short of magical. From our first visit to the venue, we fell in love with its raw industrial beauty, even as a blank space. We saw it in the winter sans ivy with snow on the ground and still fell in love, then seeing it in the summer in full greenery splendor it was really incredible! Angela and Lindsay at The Foundry were amazing from our first meeting, allowing us to also come with our moms to see the space and for a walkthrough later on. They were also so sweet and accommodating. The day of our wedding everything went off without a hitch. The space was even more beautiful with our decorations added. We rented the main space (ceremony & for dancing/reception), Greenhouse (cocktail hour/bar room), and courtyard (dinner under a clear tent) and the flow was perfect for our about 110 person wedding. We took photos on the terrace which was spectacular with the NYC views! We chose not to rent it out for the cocktail hour because we had the Greenhouse and part of the courtyard, but it is worth checking out as well. I CAN'T WAIT FOR MY PROFESSIONAL PHOTOS! As I said before, the space is so beautiful on it's own but once you dress it up it's really spectacular. I must admit, it is daunting, renting EVERYTHING, but it is so worth it. We received so many compliments on how cool/unique/different the venue was, which was exactly what we wanted, a non-cookie cutter catering hall wedding, and that's exactly what we achieved. If that is what you want, don't hesitate to check out The Foundry!
Thank you to the amazing staff! Also, shoutout to the staff that was so nice to meet despite me not feeling well during the wedding, much appreciated :)
Love,
Christina & Derek

If you’re looking for a unique space that will blow away your guests, this is the place. It’s unassuming when you arrive, but each of our family and friends were amazed by this little oasis in the middle of industrial LIC. It’s absolutely stunning and when we told both our photographer and videographer where we were getting married, they were legitimately giddy telling us how its a dream location to shoot. That said, we can't wait to get those photos/video!

The moment we walked into this space, we knew that we had found our venue. We had looked at a few other venues with a similar style (Green Building, Liberty Warehouse), but the architecture of the main space, versatility of the courtyard and the beauty of the greenhouse made The Foundry standout above the rest.

The staff is incredibly friendly, very responsive and are full of tips and ideas on how you can transform the space into what you want it to be. If we had questions, they were quick to answer and were always happy to help – this came in extremely handy when trying to sort through the mess of choosing vendors. We mostly worked with Angela and Lindsey, and they were amazing. We would often find a reason to stop in from time to time if we were in the area, and they were always there to walk us through it all.

Now, it’s not cheap, especially since it’s a blank space and you’re responsible for bringing in everything else (tables, chairs, caterer, etc.), but if you’re looking to get married in NYC, nothing is cheap. And the great part of working with a blank space is that you have the ability to make it whatever you want it to be. That alone makes it completely worth it.

My husband and I recently got married at The Foundry and we cannot be happier with our choice of ceremony venue. We had an intimate wedding with 35 guests so The Albra Room was a perfect fit for what we wanted. The Foundry is our dream wedding venue. It is absolutely stunning and chic. We were so excited when we found out that our date was good to go! The staff at The Foundry are amazing. Lindsey and Angela went above and beyond what we expected. They answered our emails very promptly and gave us all the guidance we needed. We are so grateful for them. We hope to host more events there.

Amazing space, would do it all again!!!!

The Foundry is an outstanding venue. From the service, to the space... you can't go wrong. There are a lot of things to juggle when planning a wedding, but with The Foundry team, you always feel reassured. They are there to answer any questions you have at any time, they are super flexible throughout the planning process/day of and every vendor we used loves/raves about working with The Foundry. It is a premier venue located in NYC. I would recommend to anyone. We had a magical wedding and we wouldn't trade it for anything else in the world.

My husband and I both fell in love with The Foundry as soon as we stepped inside for the initial tour. Booking The Foundry was the first and most important choice that we made in our planning process, and also the easiest. On a regular day it is a beautiful and historic building, and on the night of our reception, it was absolutely magical! Our guests were awed as soon as they walked in the door, and we received many exclamations of - "WOW, your venue is amazing!"

If you want a unique wedding venue that will impress your guests and leave you with lasting memories, this is the place!

The Foundry was the absolute perfect setting for my September 2016 Wedding! Angela and Lindsay and the Team at The Foundry were so pleasant to work with and made our day stress-free! The Foundry allowed us to host our entire Wedding, from ceremony to dinner to dance, in their multiple gorgeous spaces. We decided to host our dinner in the Courtyard, but honestly, would have been just as thrilled if weather turned bad and had to move it inside, as the inside main space and Greenhouse are just as gorgeous as out! This is a dream venue if you are looking for a completely customizable space. A big thank-you to The Foundry!

We just had our wedding at The Foundry this past weekend (8/7/16) and the whole experience was absolutely spectacular from start to finish. First of all, The Foundry itself is the most unique and gorgeous space we've ever been to. It has such a rich history and character, with so many awesome rustic touches that throwback to the days when it was actually a working foundry. I don't think that its humanly possible to take a bad picture there, as every single square inch has the most beautiful light and shadows, lines and curves, manmade and natural elements. The views (especially from the courtyard and rooftop terrace) are absolutely amazing, and it has the coolest rustic industrial vibe that doesn't need much decorating at all, but can be 100% customizable to suit your taste and style.

Working with the Foundry ladies, Lindsay and Angela, was nothing short of amazing from start to finish. They never failed to readily and quickly respond to emails, with questions big and small and silly, and through it all were incredibly kind, sweet, and patient. They were professional yet had a sense of humor and made us feel valued and respected. They helped to carry out, plan out, and execute our vision from start to finish, and we absolutely could not ask for a more beautiful and memorable day and experience.

All of our guests couldn't get over how gorgeous and unique the space was and seemed to thoroughly enjoy the whole experience. If we had to do it all over again, I wouldn't change a thing!!! Thank you so much for a truly unforgettable experience!

6 months after the event and we're still hearing from people that our wedding was the best they've ever been to! It was an absolutely perfect venue- we had about 115 guests and rented the main space and the greenhouse. It's just such an interesting space with so many great levels and textures- we barely had to do any decorating. It was pouring rain on our wedding day and once people got inside it didn't matter one bit- we had hoped to rent the outdoor patio but with all the greenery inside we didn't miss it at all. The staff was so nice and worked so well with the caterer to pull off the event flawlessly.
We were worried about guests traveling from outside New York being able to find the venue and travel there, but everyone just took a cab, and it just wasn't an issue at all.