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.

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!!!!!!!

I attended a work celebration event at The Bordone and had a good time overall! First of all, the…read moreviews were fantastic! It was amazing to watch the sunset against the Manhattan skyline under strings of pretty fairy lights. Second, I appreciated how there were both indoor and outdoor components to this venue. We fit about 20 10-ppl tables outside but can probably accomodate a little more. The indoor section was also pretty spacious with big ceiling to floor windows. Bathrooms were clean. You take an elevator upstairs. Although there were warehouses around, it wasn't too loud for my outdoor crowd. For drinks, they had a pretty decent bar with a wide range of wines and cocktails. For food, appetizers were way better than the actual meal! The hor d'oeuvres I really enjoyed were the lamb chops with the chimichurri sauce, the crab cakes, mushroom pastry, and the chicken curry/cucumber. The main courses including the salad and salmon were good but pretty standard compared to other catering services. I just wish they asked us about allergies/dietary restrictions when ordering our mains. Desserts were pretty solid with a chocolate mousse cake, truffles, macaroons, etc. Staff were polite. Appreciated how they weren't overly aggressive with apps or desserts. Bar tenders were nice. Not sure if there is nearby parking/valet available.

Carlos and staff were AMAZING! We fell in love with this place when we first paid it a visit. I…read morehave shot many weddings here and loved the victorian look of the space. You can customize and adjust the space to your aesthetics for that day and really make it a UNIQUE experience for your guest. https://www.kevinliangphotography.com/lahila-jose/ https://www.kevinliangphotography.com/2014/11/19/wd-justine-cory/

Came here mid- Oct for a wedding, the reception and ceremony was located in second floor, where can…read moreaccommodate for about 100-150 guests. I like the rustic atmosphere, but there are several things that I don't like : 1. There are several pillars in the room. Too many pillars..actually. The room itself is beautiful even with minimal decoration, unfortunately, I couldn't see the bride and groom during the whole ceremony because the pillar just blocked my sight. 2. The stair is really shaky and there are no lights in Stairwell ( they don't have elevator in the building), so it's really dark esp in the night. If you are wearing heels, you need to be super careful.

The experience I had at Renaissance was truly unforgettable. Lisa and Maritza went above and beyond…read moreto ensure everything was perfect for my event. Their responsiveness, helpfulness, and engaging personalities added to the overall positive experience. The hall itself is stunning and I regret not having better pictures to capture its beauty. We were able to utilize both the outside for our wedding ceremony and the inside for our reception, creating a seamless and enjoyable experience for our family and friends. My husband and I, decided to do buffet style for the dinner. The food served at the buffet was absolutely amazing. We also chose the premium open bar, the bartenders did an amazing job with the drinks. My husband and I wedded on July 26,2024, and to this day our family and friends still talk about how much fun they had and how delicious the food and drinks were. If you're considering hosting an event, I highly recommend choosing Renaissance as your venue. Trust me, you won't regret it! #TheWillis's

The worst venue EVER!!! Besides the fact that they have no parking whatsoever, and a valet parking…read morecompany that takes your car someplace - The wedding ceremony was held outside around the corner. There wasn't enough seating for everyone so only family could sit. They had no way to get to this area from the inside without going outside. STUPID! Now to the venue. The place itself is very pretty, but totally impractical. There is marble everywhere, stairs too. Problem? Stairs have cracks in them and I almost fell down the stairs because my heel got stuck in a crack on the steps. There's what looks like a bucket open "elevator" that was out of order. How the f**k do you have a venue that holds 250 people with no working elevator. Plus everything was on different floors. There were elderly people and some with canes, that had to go up and down the stairs. Ridiculous!! Can you spell FIRE HAZARD? The "cocktail hour" - if you could call it that - was practically non-existent. There was no place to sit and there was 2 small trays of food - one with fruit and the other with rolled up salami on a mozzarella "stick" or wrapped around a sesame bread stick. Looked like something you'd find in a supermarket. All small amounts. Maybe there were 6 little bistro tables with 2-3 chairs at each table. Certainly not enough room for all 250 people who were in attendance at this wedding. The bar was a joke as well. Couldn't get a glass of water it was so packed in the lobby area. Do you see a way to get out of this venue should there be a fire? I didn't. From the lobby floor area you could look down on the tables where everyone will be sitting for dinner. There were salad plates at each place setting that was sitting out for at least 2 hours before we would be going down for dinner. Seriously?? Soggy and small. Yuck. There was just 1 bartender in the main dinner area. The bartender couldn't even get the drinks right! Now the waiters come around to take your order off of the menus on the table that the bride and groom chose. We were hopeful that all the food would be good. First course was Pasta alla Vodka. Trust me... this was NOT Pasta alla Vodka. There were these dark bitter herbs (tasted like Tarragon!) all over the pasta that was gross. Plus the pasta was so over cooked it was mushy and falling apart. Main course didn't fair much better. I got the salmon which sounded yummy from the menu. It was drowned in too much sauce and still managed to be dry. Plus the portion sizes were a joke. My husband got the steak which was also small and overdone. Others got the Chicken Marsala which sounded like it would be good. It was not. The music. The bass was so loud that you couldn't even decipher the song, and the music bounced off all of the marble ceilings, walls, and floors! You couldn't even hear yourself think it was so loud, let alone trying to talk to someone right next to you at your table. After hearing later that this sweet couple paid $30,000 for this atrocity makes me so mad for them. This is by far the WORST wedding venue I've ever attended. H O R R I B L E !!

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 is a very pretty, modern, post-industrial venue, which is very much our style, and that's why…read morewe decided to have our wedding here in September. It's hard for me to review the staff--we didn't really interact with them, since we used an outside wedding coordinator (you can see my review of The Aurora Gallery separately on Yelp), but I know it's two ladies that are the owners. They were around during the event and were nice, though in general did not interfere to my knowledge, as we hired a separate event organizer to manage our event. I definitely recommend this venue for weddings--we had the ceremony on the terrace, they have a nice main area indoor for the dinner and dancing (we only had 50 people and it was more than enough space, but might be a bit tight for more), and they also have an upstairs office/bridal suite. I like the modern, industrial look of this place complete with a large chimney visible from the terrace. We were sold on this space the moment we saw it.

Was here much of last week. I was one of the photographers celebrating the HellGate Centennial. I…read morebelieve they used to be the old Astoria Silk Works. 38-01 is full of event services , planning, recording studios and T-studio is a great place with an open air patio.

Absolutely blew us away! We had about 800 workmates join us for a party to celebrate summer and…read morePier 60 met all expectations and then some. While our party easily fit into the space inside, we spent a portion of our time outside on the water- seeing the sights of the Statue of Liberty, Jersey City, Hoboken, and Union City. Truly a magical place to spend an evening. The service was top-notch and the decor was so impressive. I didn't know what to expect upon arriving but I never imagined this. Simply superb.

We hosted our org's 55th Year Gala at Current and it was an overall amazing experience. The event…read moreteam was responsive and supportive throughout our planning stages and on their A game, especially day of our event. Helpful staff, flexible with our needed adjustments and amazing food and drinks! Special shout out to Olivia, Sherri, Hugo and Brian (there are more, just forgetting some names!) You are all amazing!