Was recently at the Foundry for hands down, one of the best weddings we've ever been to. First the…read morelocation is in LIC, which was easy for us to get to. Second, the decor and rustic yet elegant vibe really made the night. And lastly, the food was spectacular, from the apps, food station and family style main courses, the food here was top! We really enjoyed the Foundry for a wedding location. While we were guests I can only comment on how nice everything went from the outside.

Beautiful place, they definitely transform their space. Staff professional and courteous!read more

This chapel exceed our expectations. Losing both parents made planning a wedding a little hard so…read morewe decided to hold off on the big wedding until next year. They were so accommodating and friendly. My 91 grandmother attended and they had patience with her when going up the stairs and treated her very well. I would recommend this to any couple wanting to have a intimate wedding. I look forward to seeing my pictures!

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We had a wonderful experience! Our officiant was warm and welcoming, she let us wait a few extra…read moreminutes to start since we had a few stragglers arrive via the subway. Even though we didn't book a bilingual ceremony, she noticed quickly that my husband's family speaks Spanish and did a wonderful job transitioning between languages. It was the perfect place for us to get married!!

I highly recommend . If you want an affordable nicely decorated place to tie the knot love chapel…read morenyc is the spot we where able to take so many pictures . And rev brad was so nice and accommodating and funny all of our guess sat comfortably even tho it is small space . They followed COVID Restrictions and check Temperatures at the door .

We needed something fast to sign and seal our marriage certificate. So glad we came across this…read moreplace because there were no available appointments at the city hall for the ceremony. The officiant, Donna Marie, was really nice and accommodating. The place is this tiny room, in what seems like a maze of a building, but it was so intimate and cozy. The place was clean and the officiant complied with all the Covid regulations so we didn't have to worry about that. We did the "sign and smile" package and it costs $75. Quick, easy, and simple. We were in and out in maybe 15 minutes. The officiant also mails out the signed document which saves us time and hassle. I would recommend this business to anyone who are looking for an officiant for their marriage ceremony. Thank you for your service!

I wanted to get married without all the stress and extensive planning. I knew I didn't want to do…read moreCity Hall especially with them still restricting you to just one witness and Las Vegas would be impossible for my mother and in-laws. I was searching for a wedding chapel right here in NYC that would allow for multiple witnesses, provide photographs, and remained reasonable in cost. This place came up in my Google search and then I looked at their instagram photos and it was so cute and I love that the officiant is a woman with a quirky personality. Donna Marie is super sweet, very efficient, and she definitely does a wonderful ceremony. She is literally a one woman show taking pics, setting up, officiating and maintaining a sense of humor. If I could do it again I wouldn't change a thing.

It was great. Well planned and very communicative and clear about the steps as it pertains to…read moreofficiating a marriage

Amazing service. The communication was always great and fast, he walked us through everything and…read morewas patient. The prices are also a plus and very accommodating. Highly enjoyed working with Victor, I would definitely recommend.

The entire experience was A+++ The Managing Director Mr…read more Vicente Rojel was on point through the entire process of my daughter's Sweet 16. The Manor is impressive and the rooms are massive and extremely well kept. The price was well within my budget. I can't say enough about the catering Manager Angie. She handled everything with a calm and professional flare, the catering team also work together like clock work. I started researching a year prior and saw other venues twice or triple the price which didn't include food, a cake, appetizers, or a signature non alcoholic drink specially made for the event. Everything I asked for was delivered with such grace. I recommend the Astoria World Manor with ultimate confidence. You will not regret it!!!! Now a little about the cake my daughter requested, it was made to order, three tier, hand designed, tasted heavenly, and most importantly was included in the price. That was truly a bonus. My guests are still talking about the elegant, fun filled, unforgettable evening we shared at the Astoria World Manor. Don't Miss Out!!!

Scored 10 stars, A+++, look no more once you visit Astoria World Manor. Accessible location, all…read moreinclusive dining, appetizers, specialty drinks, fresh (3) tier birthday cakes, wide selection of menu items to cover all your guests needs. Real talk, I researched a year in advanced, priced out every venue for my daughter's Sweet 16th birthday and the minute I stepped into the Manor I knew I was done looking. The elegance, space, staff, accommodations, and price are unsurpassed. People take it from me I know value when I see it. The location is safe and impressive as well. Most venues near the city are triple the price and after your event your guests are left fending for themselves in unsafe, isolated locations. The Astoria Manor provides security throughout your event, the catering staff is on point, and keeps your event running on time. True Professionals, especially my catering manage Angie, who took care of every detail and kept me informed throughout. I saved the best for last, Mr. Vicente Rojel, Managing director, is the man to see. I relied on him for everything considering my tight budget, he made it all happen. A true Star when it comes to accommodating your requests and keeps constant contact via email. So there you have it. Truly a stress free event so you can relax and enjoy your party!!!!!!!

It's a lovely historic village and the interpreters are wonderful! It's well laid out and very…read moreinteresting.

The Allaire Historic Village is a gem! Within the village are preserved historic structures that…read moreonce served as part of a self-contained community built by James Allaire back in the 1800's. You'll find a general store, carpentry and pattern making shop, a blacksmith shop, bakery, boarding houses, a blast furnace, a church....and more. Inside these buildings are a volunteer staff demonstrating the skills of the trades. What made my experience amazing is the ability to converse with the staff, dressed in appropriate time period clothes, as they explained the historic craft demonstrations and history of the village. The village is non-profit and is able to stay opened by donations and volunteers. Other various events such as weddings and fairs help keep the village opened. My visit was during the 4th Annual BBQ and Brew. On site we're numerous food truck serving up BBQ. For those who aren't into BBQ, there were food trucks serving up sweet treats and sausage & peppers. Alcoholic beverages (beer) were behind a gated area where everyone is carded before admittence. Once inside, tickets at $6 a piece are purchased for redemtion of a drink of whatever you want. In addition to the BBQ and Brews, various vendors were on site selling their unique crafts and a live band was providing the tunes. It was a fun time experiencing and learning about the village. The BBQ and brews were an extra bonus. A big shout out to Yelp CM Katarina for the Yelp give away.

Paula did a beautiful job officiating our ceremony. She gave a very personalized service. she was…read morevery responsive to our many questions. you are in safe hands with paula

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Friends of mine had their wedding at the Kirkpatrick Chapel…read more There's a driveway for convenient limo access from the street to the entrance. The gorgeous grounds are maintained by Rutgers University, the chapel itself part of a long history. Besides weddings, events like baptisms and concerts can be held in its space. This might have changed, but I recall air conditioning wasn't strong - or might not even have been available. This place is a chapel, not a cathedral, so the parking lot is appropriately-sized (read: not huge). If you're organizing for a special occasion and expect a small crowd, consider the Kirkpatrick - and do visit the venue yourself!

On the Banks of the Old Raritan is where you can find the historic Kirkpatrick Chapel. It's located…read morein the Olde Queens section of the campus (no, not the bar) and right across from the train station. As a Rutgers alumni, it goes without saying that this chapel holds a special place in my heart. I've now had the honor to see two sets of friends get married in this majestic building. The room is filled with intricacies and detail. The windows are stained glass and the lighting structures look like medieval crowns. There are paintings of gentleman hanging on the scarlet painted walls. I'm not sure who the people are in the pictures, but they look important. This is a great place for Rutgers alumnae getting married in central jersey to hold the ceremony. I hear that you need to book way in advance. Not surprisingly, a gem like this books up quickly.

The Aurora Gallery is an event coordination company, NOT a specific venue; they work with multiple…read morevenues. This review is of how this event coordinator organized our wedding ceremony and reception this September, at a venue called T Studio in Astoria (you can see amy review of that venue separately). Things they organized well: * For the most part the package is reasonably priced and a lot of the things are included (e.g. DJ, photographer, staff, décor) etc. However, as we've learned later (see below), this organizer takes on more than they can logistically handle and it would have been much better if we actually organized some of these elements ourselves. * The food -the restaurant this coordinator ordered catering from was very good. * The décor was in line with what I wanted, BUT...see the list of "buts" below... Things they organized.... NOT so well: * There were multiple warning signs early on that this wedding coordinator is not very detail-oriented. Communicating with her was hard--she took a long time to reply to emails and things were disappearing in the thread. For example, she sent us our wedding contract three times, each time with errors in it. * They set up very late so there's no chance to check everything--and that's too bad. For one: THEY MESSED UP THE TABLE SEATING. I provided a correct seating chart way in advance and we only had 8 tables (!). And somehow they couldn't get that right and put the same guests at two tables, which completely messed up the whole arrangement and resulted in two of our guests actually eating dinner in a back room next to garbage cans (!) because they wanted to sit together. To make it worse, the coordinator was trying to deny it in a conversation with me later. * Multiple things that were part of our package were missing during the event, including a coffee station and a water station. I myself (as bride) had to run to the bar every time I wanted a glass of water, and towards the end of the event the guests informed me that there is no coffee! Which was in our package! They refunded us for the cost of the missing items ($125! Out of ~$14K), but well, we only had one wedding. * The bar RAN OUT OF WINE before the event ended. Already the bar under this company closes 30mins before the end of the event, and all we had on offer for wine was house red and house white. * The ceremony took place on the terrace: there was a loud air conditioning unit that practically drowned out our vows. * I wanted to add a champagne reception to our package, and at the beginning I wanted to manage it myself, but our wedding coordinator offered to take care of it for an extra charge. BIG MISTAKE. They did not get enough champagne and were serving glasses with embarrassingly tiny amounts of champagne at some point. I would have bought the bottles myself had I known in advance! * In general, the staff assistance was non-existent. My parents and multiple guests reported that the staff offered no guidance, the guests were confused as to where they were supposed to go or what to do. * We paid for "passed hors d'oevres " as part of our package, which were supposed to be distributed before the ceremony. My parents reported that a waiter showed up 2-3 times out on the terrace with a small plate of hors d'oevres which lasted for just a few people. * The décor was also included in our package including tables and altar décor. The wedding coordinator did provide a vision board and we discussed getting specific things, like fairy lights and lighting up the aisle with candles/lampions. There were neither. The coordinator said she made a budget decision to not include those -and did not inform me about it! But based on all the other fails my guess is that she simply forgot. The part that particularly irked me was: I found a Love-shaped balloon on Amazon and offered to buy it and bring it for decoration, but the wedding coordinator said she'll take care of it. You've guessed it...there was no balloon. I could have easily done that myself. * My general impression is: when you're planning a wedding, you can't possibly think of every single thing as the bride. That is why you hire a wedding organizer to take off some of the load (and pay them money for it!). Foresight and support was completely lacking from this vendor. I had to think of everything myself and spell everything out, and on occasion even the instructions I gave them were not executed correctly. From things I didn't spell out but I had hope that they will interpret them, here's one example: we provided little bottles of bubbles for guests to use during the ceremony. The event coordinator distributed the bottles on chairs for the ceremony, but provided no instructions to the guests to use them. Result: there were no bubbles during the ceremony or at any point. You just expect that an experienced wedding coordinator would know to "manage" the crowd and give out instructions. Needless to say, I cannot recommend this vendor.

This review is so overdue!…read more We had our reception here last October. The space is huge and you are really able to transform it however you'd like although the managers do help you with some standard seating layouts. We had 120 guests and the size was just right. We had plenty of room for seating buffet tables and dance floor. They even provide a bartender for you to use that night. I'll post some pictures which tell more than I can in the writeup but it's definitely worth 5 stars, and the main reason was John. When crap went wrong he calmed us down. Took us drinks and food in the back and to our table. Reminded us to relax and enjoy. Our DJ which we brought on our own was late and I started to get worked up but John cooled me down. He also helped us plan and figure out a lot of things as we had not a clue in the world what we were doing. He made it worth every penny. They also have many vendors to recommend should you need them. We used theirs for the tables and chairs and also the waitstaff. The prices were reasonable compared to other vendors and trust me, we checked. If you're looking to do a wedding on a budget and paying for yourself, you should use the Aurora Gallery.