Roulette

ul and versatile. Great acoustics (as you'd expect from a theater space) and warm lighting that can vary to suit the mood or phase of the party. We didn't end up using the balcony for anything besides stringing lights between the railings, but the designs that face the center of the room really make for an elegant feel. Even the chairs that populate the floor on the night of a performance are classy; we were able to use these with rented round tables and saved money without sacrificing anything (in fact, it was one less thing to pick out!). The atrium area was also important as a holding tank for early-arriving guests and a quiet space apart from the main festivities. The location: Convenient by train (just ask Barclays Center), easy to catch a cab nearby, and not the parking nightmare we feared. Obviously plan ahead if a large majority of your guests are driving, but even with an event at Barclays starting at around the same time as our reception we didn't feel overrun and heard no horror stories of searching for spots or lots in the immediate area. The outside of the building is understated and we chose not to decorate the entryway, but the exterior won't detract from the impression you'll make when your guests walk in. The staff: Fantastic. We're essentially the first of our friends to get married and had few models to look to for guidance on how to pull off a wedding, so we had lots of questions and our vision for the evening took shape over time. Sarah, Loren, and really everyone we dealt with there were patient, helpful, relaxed yet professional. They were also flexible: we saw many spaces with short lists of preferred/permitted caterers, and Roulette is not among them - we were free to choose our favorite. Working with their staff was perhaps the biggest payoff from choosing Roulette: rather than adding stress as one more vendor to manage, they helped us smooth out the few inevitable wrinkles in our planning as they arose. And one more thing - if you choose Roulette, you'll be supporting a space for young musicians and performance artists, which is a comfort when parting with a rental fee, even one as reasonable as theirs.

e venue coordinators were extremely helpful and allowed us to tour the venue ahead of the event as often as needed and ask unlimited questions. I'd advise taking advantage of the professional lighting and sound system — we hired both a DJ and a band to make full use of the stage, first for dancing and then for a concert. You will definitely win cool points from your guests at Roulette!