Dumbo Loft

155 Water St,
Brooklyn, NY 11201
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Average Base Cost: $20,000

Our average base cost for a Dumbo Loft wedding is calculated by figuring a 125-person guest list on a Saturday evening with a DIY food/beverage catering price of $100/pp. Entertainment, flowers, additional decorations and rentals, transportation, and photography are not included. Price is rounded up to the nearest thousand. Gratuity and sales tax included.

*Prices subject to change

How it breaks down:

Facility Rental Fee: 

• Saturdays: $3,500
• Fridays and Sundays: $3,000
• Weekdays start at: $2,000

What’s Included: 

• Access to the venue from 11:00 am until 1:00 am (load out must be complete by 2:00 am)
• Heat/AC
• In-house sound system
• In house track lighting
• Prep area including a kitchen prep area
• Changing rooms that are available at the location
• Staff member to open the venue on the morning of the event and be on-site during the beginning of set up.  
• On-call night manager is on-site during evening events
• Security
• They offer furniture rentals.
• They offer a trash removal service at $15 per garbage bag.

Vendors: Outside vendors are allowed

More Stats:

Space Type: Inside

Size: Up to 140 guests for a seated dinner

Bridal Suite: There is a changing room that can be used as a bridal suite

Parking: There are several garages nearby.  Otherwise, valet is recommended

How Will Grandma Get There? DUMBO, if you’re not familiar with the term, stands for Down Under the Manhattan Bridge Overpass. The area has had a huge resurgence in the past 10 years, with art galleries, restaurants, bars, and businesses making it a real center of Brooklyn. However, hotels are still somewhat limited, though there is a decent selection, with a Marriott and Hotel Indigo close by. Out-of-town guests may want to consider stay in Lower Manhattan, in which case you could potentially arrange for transportation to/from the venue (or offer Uber gift cards).

Party On! Events can go until 1 a.m.

The Report:

The Dumbo Loft is located on the bottom floor of 155 Water Street, which was once used to manufacture steam fittings in the early 1900’s. The Dumbo Loft is a member of BK Venues, which features 7 lofts/venue spaces in Brooklyn such as the Dumbo Spot, the W Loft, and the Greenpoint Loft.

Woman Getting Married Says:

If you’re looking for a DIY wedding venue space in Brooklyn that won’t make your wallet cry, this is a great option. The space is big and raw yet still nice enough to be considered finished. The biggest bummer I think  is that it’s located on the ground floor, meaning passerby’s can see your wedding through the gorgeous windows they have. However, if this doesn’t bother you then this is a definitely consideration. I think it would be a fun idea to get married (weather permitting) in Brooklyn Bridge Park and have your reception at the loft. Putting a lock on the fence afterwards (like the couple pictured above, did) would be so sweet!

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