Historic Wedding Ceremony Venue on Long Island City, NY at The Foundry
When we think about what makes a wedding ceremony truly stand out, it almost always comes down to the place itself. The walls, the light, the feeling a room carries before a single guest arrives. At The Foundry, we have spent more than two decades welcoming couples who want their ceremony to feel rooted in something real. Our building at 42-38 9th Street on Long Island City, NY, is not a constructed backdrop. It is a living piece of New York history, and that distinction changes everything about the way a wedding ceremony feels from the moment guests walk through the door.
The Foundry at 42-38 9th Street in Long Island City, NY is a 19th-century industrial building restored for events, offering wedding ceremonies since 2001. Its original foundry architecture, multiple named spaces, and outdoor courtyard provide a historically grounded setting. The venue is accessible via several subway lines and major bridges and tunnels.
The Only Standing Foundry on Long Island City
Not many wedding venues can trace their origins back to the 19th century, but ours can. We began as a fine varnish manufacturer, and our walls later belonged to The Albra Metal Foundry, which contributed to New York City's riverfront manufacturing industry well into the early 1900s. By the 1970s, the building sat empty, filled with abandoned vehicles and years of debris. The Du Val family stepped in during 1980, took on the full restoration, and by 2001, we had opened our doors for events. We are the only foundry on Long Island City that still stands, and for couples who want their ceremony to carry genuine weight, that is a distinction that matters deeply.
Beautiful Proportions That Speak for Themselves
One of the first things couples notice when they walk through our main space is how the room commands attention without needing to be dressed up to do it. We were meticulously restored to highlight the original industrial proportions of the building, and those proportions do the work that most venues spend thousands on decor trying to achieve. The scale of the interior gives a ceremony a sense of occasion that feels earned rather than manufactured, and the raw character of the space means the couple and their guests remain the focus rather than competing with an overdressed room.
Spaces That Carry the Couple's Story Forward
What we love about hosting wedding ceremonies is that the building itself becomes part of the couple's story. The Albra Metal Foundry logo still sits on the corner of 9th Street and 43rd Avenue, unchanged since the building's industrial years. Guests notice it. Photographers capture it. It becomes a detail that belongs to the day in a way that a generic event space never could offer. Our named spaces, including the Billiard Room, the Greenhouse, the Albra Room, and the Courtyard, each carry their own atmosphere, giving couples and their photographers a range of settings within a single venue booking.
Weddings Supported by an Experienced Team
We have been hosting weddings since 2001, and our team brings that depth of experience to every couple who books with us. Venue Manager Angela Ortiz, Events Manager Lindsey Hamma, and Managing Director Allison Du Val each play a role in making sure the day runs the way a couple has planned it. We understand that a wedding ceremony is not just an event on a calendar. It is the moment a couple has been working toward, and we treat it with the attention it deserves.
Simple Ways to Reach Us on Long Island City
We know that guests travel from all directions to attend a wedding, and our location at 42-38 9th Street on Long Island City makes that straightforward for almost everyone. The E, M, R, N, 7, and F subway lines all connect to us from Manhattan, and guests arriving by car can reach us via the Queensborough Bridge, the Midtown Tunnel, the BQE from Brooklyn, or the LIE from Long Island. For couples planning a ceremony here, knowing that their guests can arrive without difficulty is one less thing to think about on the day itself.
Conclusion
We always encourage couples to visit us before making a final decision. Walking through the spaces, seeing the light, and getting a feel for the building in person tells you far more than any photograph can. Take a look through our Gallery and our 360° Tour as a starting point, then reach out to us directly. Call 718-786-7776, email Venue Manager Angela Ortiz at ao@thefoundry.info, or share your details through our Contact page, and we will get back to you.
FAQs
Does The Foundry host wedding ceremonies on Long Island City?
Yes. Weddings are one of our primary event types at 42-38 9th Street, Long Island City, NY 11101.
What ceremony settings are available at The Foundry?
We offer indoor spaces across 3,000+ square feet, a lush outdoor courtyard, and a rooftop terrace with Manhattan skyline views.
How long has The Foundry been hosting weddings?
We have been welcoming weddings and events since 2001, following the Du Val family's restoration of the 19th-century building.
How do we get in touch to discuss a wedding ceremony booking?
Call 718-786-7776, email Angela Ortiz at ao@thefoundry.info, or submit your details through our Contact page at thefoundry.info/contact.