WEDDING AT THE FOUNDRY
The Foundry in Long Island City, Queens is one of those wedding venues that feels both raw and refined at the same time. It’s a space with real industrial roots — exposed brick walls, high ceilings, metal beams, and wide open areas — but it’s also beautifully flexible, allowing every couple to shape it into something uniquely theirs. Whether you picture a ceremony with sweeping skyline views through tall windows or a reception glowing under string lights and Edison bulbs, The Foundry creates a setting that looks intentional without feeling staged.
Walking into The Foundry, you immediately notice how the space breathes. It doesn’t try to be luxurious in a traditional sense — there’s no gilded ornamentation or grand architecture — but it feels alive with texture, scale, and a kind of honest beauty that photographers and couples both appreciate. Its location in Long Island City also means you’re only minutes from Manhattan, yet the venue feels like its own world — urban, expressive, and full of character.
The Foundry building dates back to the early 1900s and was originally a metalworking factory. Over time it transformed from industrial workspace to one of New York’s most distinctive event venues. What makes it work so well for weddings is how the original industrial materials — brick, steel, wood — create warmth and presence rather than feeling cold or unfinished. It’s the kind of space that feels rooted in history, but also perfectly suited to contemporary celebrations.
My Experience Photographing Weddings at The Foundry
My team and I have photographed several weddings at The Foundry, and what always strikes me is how every part of the space gives you something different to work with. In the main hall, the tall ceilings and wide open floor let you capture expansive group shots that feel cinematic. The large windows bring in gorgeous natural light during daytime events, and when evening falls, the mood shifts — the space becomes warm, intimate, and reflective under string lighting or minimal décor.
The Foundry is one of those venues where candid moments feel genuinely connected to their surroundings. A couple’s first look in a quiet corner is just as compelling as a lively dance floor moment under glowing lights because the space gives context and texture to both. One memory that sticks with me is a late-summer wedding where golden hour light poured through the windows and cast long, soft shadows across the brick — those images felt authentic and full of atmosphere without any artificial lighting.
It’s a venue that amplifies real moments, making them look intentional and dynamic in photographs without ever feeling forced.
Why Couples Love The Foundry
• Industrial elegance that feels modern and authentic — exposed brick, tall ceilings, and structural details give the day a unique visual signature. (thefoundrylic.com)
• Versatile indoor space with character — a blank canvas that can be minimal, lush, dramatic, or intimate depending on the couple’s vision.
• Natural light and texture that photograph beautifully — big windows, open space, and warm materials make both portraits and candid moments sing.
• Urban location with skyline views — Queens energy, just minutes from Manhattan, gives couples and guests an exciting sense of place.
• A venue that feels like your day, not just a room — flexible, genuine, and expressive of your personal style.
• Blend of history and contemporary feel — original industrial elements balanced with thoughtful event design.
The Foundry isn’t about tradition — it’s about authentic celebration. Couples who choose it often talk about how the space allowed their personalities to come through naturally, and that honesty shows up beautifully in their images.
