From the moment we stepped inside Shell's Loft, we knew it was our venue. We had toured countless spaces across NYC, but nothing looked--or felt--like this. It truly is a blank canvas in the best possible way: clean, modern, warm, and full of personality. We were able to create the exact atmosphere that reflects our relationship, and the space elevated every detail. The natural light was incredibly important to us, and the floor-to-ceiling windows on both sides of the venue created the perfect autumn mood. As the sun set, the glow across the room made our ceremony and dinner feel magical. The size was ideal for our 120 guests--comfortable, spacious, and thoughtfully laid out. We were able to host our ceremony, cocktail hour, and disco in one room, and still enjoy a dedicated dining space that felt intimate and elegant. It made the entire evening feel like its own bistro disco experience. What makes Shell's Loft especially special are the additional spaces that become part of your memories. The rooftop was the perfect private spot for our first look and a quiet moment before everything began. The outdoor lounge created a beautiful backdrop for family photos and our ketubah signing. And the bridal suite was a dream--not only for getting ready, but also for hosting our nieces and nephews for Lego playtime during the reception. Every corner of the venue served a purpose and added to the experience. The neighborhood was surprisingly calm and tucked away, which made everything feel private and personal--rare for New York City. And logistically, the venue offered everything we needed without having to bring in excessive rentals or temporary fixes. The Shell's Loft team truly thought of everything. Our wedding day was beyond what we hoped for, and so much of that is because of this venue. If you're looking for a space that doesn't look like every other wedding venue, and one that allows your personal style to shine through, Shell's Loft is perfection. We are so grateful we found it. From the moment we stepped inside Shell's Loft, we knew it was our venue. We had toured countless spaces across NYC, but nothing looked--or felt--like this. It truly is a blank canvas in the best possible way: clean, modern, warm, and full of personality. We were able to create the exact atmosphere that reflects our relationship, and the space elevated every detail. The natural light was incredibly important to us, and the floor-to-ceiling windows on both sides of the venue created the perfect autumn mood. As the sun set, the glow across the room made our ceremony and dinner feel magical. The size was ideal for our 120 guests--comfortable, spacious, and thoughtfully laid out. We were able to host our ceremony, cocktail hour, and disco in one room, and still enjoy a dedicated dining space that felt intimate and elegant. It made the entire evening feel like its own bistro disco experience. What makes Shell's Loft especially special are the additional spaces that become part of your memories. The rooftop was the perfect private spot for our first look and a quiet moment before everything began. The outdoor lounge created a beautiful backdrop for family photos and our ketubah signing. And the bridal suite was a dream--not only for getting ready, but also for hosting our nieces and nephews for Lego playtime during the reception. Every corner of the venue served a purpose and added to the experience. The neighborhood was surprisingly calm and tucked away, which made everything feel private and personal--rare for New York City. And logistically, the venue offered everything we needed without having to bring in excessive rentals or temporary fixes. The Shell's Loft team truly thought of everything. Our wedding day was beyond what we hoped for, and so much of that is because of this venue. If you're looking for a space that doesn't look like every other wedding venue, and one that allows your personal style to shine through, Shell's Loft is perfection. We are so grateful we found it. read more

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Love this business! I have been to this space a few times, it is beautiful. The staff was also on point.

Ah yes! Sweet, beautiful, ever changing and expanding Brooklyn...look what you've done now! You've given me and so many others one of the BEST - if not THE best - communal & event space I've ever been to in the city. The first time I came to Shell's Loft was for an amazing dinner party that took full advantage of the wonderful spaces this spot offers. That one particular loft lent itself to amazing natural light, a gorgeous space for a table, and had an incredibly spacious kitchen befitting of any professional chef. The lofts that are available to rent here aren't just big. They're laughably large. And that's all the better for: Movie shoots Recording podcasts Photo shoots Conferences Speaking engagements Weddings Baby showers Off-Sites Parties Pop-up shops ...and so much more. Even a smaller space (junior lofts) feels like the biggest you've been in until the next one. And considering their high ceilings you'd be kidding yourself for even having to use the word "smaller." Actually, let's scratch that: there's nothing small about any of the spaces you can rent out. Along with being able to rent a space to hold an event of your liking, lofts come furnished with beautiful furniture and can also be furnished with some amazing fabrics and one of a kind artisan pieces handpicked by Shell, who runs all of the lofts (Shell's loft, guys... get it?). And those same items can be purchased separately at shellsloft.com/shop. I've been using this space quite often as a work space where my productivity level has shot right up. A relaxed environment lends itself well when writing endlessly every day (and then subsequently erasing everything because you doubt the quality of your work #writerstruggles). Also, Shell's Loft is walking distance from Pizza Loves Emily (but that burger though) and Speedy Romeo (but that pizza though) and that's a MASSIVE win-win for me. But even if you don't feel like walking out for food or ordering in then you have yourself an on-site chef who will whip up some delicious food for you (Mardi once made these meatballs with a salsa verde that had me wanting way more than what I ended up eating). And honestly, on-site chefs are kinda like superheroes to me. They're waiting in the wings, ready to always fight your hunger. On top of this incredible space, Shell hosts After Hour events and brunches designed for women of color that have a fervent following. This is legitimately a great space in Brooklyn that needs to be sought out for any number of reasons (like the ones listed above). I'm grateful this space exists and once you visit their Instagam page (@shellsloft) you'll be even more impressed with the things that happen here. read more

Shell's Loft - Film shoot at the Green Loft - Video/Film Production Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

I can't say enough about Shell's Loft. This is a Brooklyn gem. I have been fortunate enough to have been to several events at Shell's Loft. First, the Brown Girl Brunch was amazing. The space was decorated beautifully for the event and there was an insane amount of space to mingle-These Lofts are HUGE! I have also had the pleasure of renting the West side and Zen lofts for photoshoots and I can't say enough about the abundance of natural light! My clients were blown away by the location and the photos we were able to capture in this space! read more

My wife and I had our dream wedding at Shell's West Side Loft with our closest friends and family members. We wanted a very intimate, relaxed yet special gathering in a beautiful space in Brooklyn for our 30 friends and family members to enjoy. Nikki was absolutely wonderful and several of my friends told me the next day that it was the best wedding they'd ever attended. They loved the space, loved the location, it was just dreamy all around. My wife and I can't wait to have another gathering here. :) read more