Hey everyone,
My fiancée and I are currently planning our wedding and are looking for a blank space / raw venue in the NYC or tri-state area for around 100 to 150 guests.
We’re hoping to host both the ceremony and reception in the same space, ideally with enough flexibility to transition between the two.
We’re going for more of a cocktail-style wedding instead of a traditional sit-down dinner. The vision is kind of a lounge / speakeasy vibe with:
Lounge seating throughout
A banquet-style table for older guests
Space for a dance floor + DJ
Room to comfortably flip or transition from ceremony to reception
Our venue + rentals budget is roughly $20K–$30K, so we’re trying to find places that fit within (or close to) that range.
Right now we’re looking into:
The W Loft
26 Bridge
Hamilton Loft
Has anyone here worked with either of these venues? Would love to hear pros/cons, especially around layout, flow, and how they handle ceremony-to-reception transitions.
We’re also open to other recommendations—ideally places that give you flexibility to design the space.
Any feedback, advice, or hidden gems would be super helpful!