Historic Brooklyn Wedding Venue
Set in Brooklyn Heights, The Elliott Room carries over a century of architecture and gathering into the present.
The space is set inside the landmark First Presbyterian Church of Brooklyn, a Gothic Revival church designed by William B. Olmstead in 1847. Many of the original details are still here. Tiffany stained glass, mahogany woodwork, high ceilings, and a full wall of windows that fills the room with natural light throughout the day.
It’s a Brooklyn wedding venue with real presence behind it, shaped for how people come together now. The Elliott Room is perfect whether you’re planning something intimate or a full evening with dinner and dancing. The space gives you character and flexibility without feeling overdone.
Venue Rental
Every booking includes 14 hours of exclusive access for setup, event, and breakdown. Beginning at 10 am, but also flexible on the start time. The booking includes:
the main event space,
the Thurman Library,
back-of-house space,
a foyer area,
the tree-lined outdoor courtyard,
and a catering prep kitchen with commercial-grade appliances.
Dimmable ambient lighting runs throughout the indoor space.
Perfect for intimate and micro-weddings. The room seats up to 100 for a seated dinner with dancing, or up to 150 for a cocktail-style event. The courtyard extends the footprint for ceremonies, cocktail hours, or simply giving guests room to move.
On-Site Event Manager
An event manager is present for every rental. They coordinate with you and your vendors in the lead-up to your date, handle walkthroughs, greet vendors on arrival, and oversee setup and breakdown.
Please note: The event manager is not a wedding planner. You'll need a professional day-of coordinator for that, but they manage everything related to the space, so you don't have to.
Catering and Bar
You choose your own licensed caterer. The Elliott Room doesn't lock you into packages or preferred vendor exclusives. You have full flexibility. Unsure of who to use as a caterer? We are more than happy to provide a list of recommended vendors.
All events serving alcohol require a valid SLA permit, which your caterer can pull if they're licensed, or we can recommend a bar service. Outside alcohol is not permitted.
ALSO GREAT FOR
Rehearsal Dinners and Private Events
The space works beyond weddings.
The Thurman Library is ideal for the bridal suite and pre-wedding photos. The main event space and courtyard make natural settings for rehearsal dinners, engagement parties, and welcome receptions.
Why Couples Choose The Elliott Room
The short answer: because nothing about it was built to formula.
The building itself is the aesthetic. Tiffany stained glass, original wood floors, gold-framed mirrors, Gothic Revival ceilings aren’t just decorative additions. They're what make the venue special. You're not renting a blank box and filling it with atmosphere.
The light is exceptional. A full wall of windows gives the room soft, natural light that photographers consistently cite. Golden-hour ceremonies here are something else entirely.
It's exclusively yours. One event per day. The space is yours for the full rental block, set within a living, working church that's been part of Brooklyn Heights for nearly 180 years. The building is yours for 14 hours. With the option to add overtime if needed.
The location is part of the experience. The neighborhood earns its place in the day and at night, with local restaurants and bars surrounding it. Brooklyn Heights is one of New York's most beautiful neighborhoods with cobblestone streets, the waterfront Promenade, and views of the Manhattan skyline. Your guests aren't just arriving at a venue; they're arriving somewhere with its own character and history.
The logistics are honest. Transparent pricing starting at $3,500, clear rental terms, and an on-site manager who knows the space. No surprises
Booking and Availability
Tours are by appointment only — email evalyn@therevelrycooperative.com to schedule. Once you've seen the space, you can place a date on hold at no charge for up to seven days. If another inquiry comes in for the same date during that window, you'd have 48 hours to either move forward with a contract or release the hold.
To confirm a booking: a signed contract and 50% deposit. The remaining balance is due one month before your event.
Peak season books early. If you have a date in mind, reach out.
Who Gets Married Here
Couples come from across Brooklyn and the wider New York area — Williamsburg, DUMBO, Cobble Hill, Park Slope, Boerum Hill, Carroll Gardens, Red Hook, Greenpoint, Bushwick, and frequently from Manhattan, Queens, and beyond. The venue draws people who want something rooted and considered rather than built to a trend.
For guests traveling from out of town, the team is happy to recommend nearby hotels, after-party spots, and transit options. Multiple subway lines run close by; street parking and nearby garages are available for those driving.
What to Know
Rental fees start at $3,500, varying by season and date
14-hour rental window begins at 10am; events end by 11pm, vendors out by midnight
Overtime available at $1,000/hour
Guest capacity: up to 100 seated for dinner and dancing; up to 150 cocktail-style
Professional day-of coordinator required for all weddings
Candles permitted in vessels reaching at least 2" above the flame
No fireworks, flame lanterns, smoke machines, confetti, or glitter
Wheelchair accessible via elevator to the second floor
Pets not permitted
Wedding Venue Rental FAQs
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The building. A Gothic Revival church built in 1847, with original hardwood floors, Tiffany stained glass, mahogany detail, and a wall of windows that brings in remarkable natural light. It's architectural history, not manufactured atmosphere.
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Up to 100 for a seated dinner with dancing, or 150 for a cocktail-style event. The outdoor courtyard can be incorporated for ceremonies or cocktail hours.
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Yes. You can choose any licensed caterer. All vendors must carry $2M in General Liability insurance and list the property owner and venue management as additional insured. We have a list of recommended vendors if you need suggestions.
For table and chair rentals, we exclusively work with Broadway Rentals as they have experience working in historic spaces.
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The Elliott Room is a dedicated event space within the First Presbyterian Church of Brooklyn. Your rental is exclusive: one event per day, with the main room and adjoining spaces entirely yours for the full 14-hour block. As an active church, other areas of the building may have their own programming, but your event space is separate and private.
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Yes, with a valid SLA permit. Your caterer can pull the permit if they're licensed, or the venue can recommend a bar service. Outside alcohol brought in by clients is not permitted.
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Cancellations more than 8 months out incur a $2,000 fee. Cancellations 6–8 months out forfeit the full 50% deposit. Cancellations less than 6 months from the event date are charged the full rental fee.
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Fees start at $3,500 and vary by season and event type. A 50% deposit and signed contract confirm the booking; the remaining balance is due one month before the event.
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Email evalyn@therevelrycooperative.com. Tours are by appointment. Availability holds are offered after you've visited the space.