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Hicksville, NY 11801
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Luxury Wedding Entertainment

Wedding Entertainment at The Foundry

Bespoke DJs, bilingual MCs and live musicians for Long Island City's restored industrial gem.

Long Island City, Queens Ivy courtyard & greenhouse Curating since 2008
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The Venue

Industrial character deserves a warm, human soundtrack

A meticulously restored 19th-century industrial building, The Foundry layers exposed brick and steel with living green — an ivy-walled courtyard for ceremonies, an indoor greenhouse, a mezzanine overlook and a rooftop with skyline views.

Genesis Events has curated entertainment for luxury New York weddings since 2008. Intimate, character-rich rooms reward musicality over volume: acoustic warmth in the courtyard, a greenhouse cocktail hour with texture, and a main-space dance floor that feels like a private club.

The Spaces

Inside The Foundry

Courtyard, greenhouse, mezzanine — small rooms, big moments.

Main Space

up to ~125 seated · 180 cocktail
Ceremony · Reception Up to ~125 seated dinner indoors (~80 on ground floor with dance floor, 32-45 on Mezzanine); up to ~180 for cocktails or floating dinner.

The Courtyard

up to ~165 seated · 180 cocktail
Ceremony · Cocktail Hour · Reception Lush outdoor courtyard with ivy wall; up to ~165 seated dinner (tent option available), ~180 cocktails. Popular ceremony spot in front of the sprawling ivy.

The Greenhouse

up to ~80 seated · 125 cocktail
Ceremony · Cocktail Hour · After-Party Indoor greenhouse adjacent to the main level; up to ~80 seated dinner or ~125 for ceremony, cocktails, or dancing.

The Mezzanine

up to ~45 seated · 80 cocktail
Cocktail Hour Overlooks the main space; ~32-45 seated dinner or ~80 cocktails.

The Albra Room

up to ~20 seated · 50 cocktail
Cocktail Hour · After-Party Small breakout room; ~20 seated / ~50 standing.

Rooftop Terrace

Cocktail Hour Rooftop terrace with Manhattan skyline views
Your Celebration, Curated

What we bring to your Foundry wedding

Every element is tailored to the venue — and to your vision.

Wedding DJs

Read-the-room sets that keep the floor full all night.

Bilingual MCs

Six-language hosts who guide the evening with warmth.

Live Musicians

Saxophone, percussion and strings, layered live.

Sound & Lighting

Production sized honestly to intimate industrial rooms.

The Experience

Entertainment designed around your day

Every Foundry wedding is different, and your entertainment should be too. We build the soundtrack around your vision — acoustic guitar in the ivy courtyard, a bilingual MC to guide the evening, and a DJ who reads the room and keeps the floor alive.

We coordinate closely with the venue team and your planner so every transition is seamless from ceremony to send-off.

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2008
Curating Weddings Since
172
Google Reviews
The Knot Best of Weddings
6
Languages of MC Fluency
Awards & Honors

Our Team's Accomplishments

Our clients rave about our seamless, immersive experiences—crafted with precision, creativity, and a deep understanding of audience engagement. Through innovative design and intuitive interactions, we transform visions into unforgettable moments.

The Knot Best of Weddings
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Award
4.9★ 172 Google Reviews
4.9 ★★★★★ 172 Google reviews · What couples say on Google
Gianna Barraco
4 months ago
★★★★★

04.25.2026 we had our wedding at Bayview. Unico did an absolute amazing job. He exceeded my expectations in so many different ways. I had very precise instructions on how I wanted dinner to go (rnb sing a long style) and instead of delivering just that, he had everyone up dancing to the rnb play list. When I tell you, I was in complete shock at how someone can read the room so perfectly. He truly is one of a kind. Thank you for putting him on for my wedding. He will be highly requested for any event moving forward.

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Karina Hezarkhani
3 months ago
★★★★★

Genesis took our wedding to the absolute next level - they managed music throughout the night, ranging from a string quartet at ceremony to a jazz trio at cocktail hour to percussion / DJ (Raz) / MC at reception. Damian and Angelina at Genesis totally understood our lofty assignment of a tri-cultural wedding with Persian, Indian, American music. They gave extra prep to the ethnic musics ahead of time, reviewing our song lists and listening/prepping sets. Angelina helped us design our custom DJ booth to match the room. Huge thanks to Damian for bringing our wedding to life. We got so much positive feedback from guests and the dance floor was packed the entire night!

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Angelina Angelotti
7 months ago
★★★★★

We had an incredible experience with Genesis Events from start to finish. They were the preferred vendor for our venue, and I can see why! We initially met with Dario who gave us our proposal and all the information we needed to make a decision. The meeting with him was so thorough! Throughout the planning, Angelina (name twins!!) was our contact, and she was great! She helped finalize all the little details during our final meeting (which was great because I am so indecisive) and came up with such a pretty design for our Photo Booth! The night of the wedding was amazing. Fabio was our MC and DJ Raz was our DJ. They were both fantastic! Fabio was fun and kept the energy up for all of our guests. He did a great job getting everyone up and dancing for the Tarantella! Before the guests came into the reception room, he quickly went over all the details with us to make sure everything went smoothly. The music provided by DJ Raz was great! We danced so much, our dance floor was never empty, right through to the final song of the night. He played all of our "must haves" and quite a few of our "inspo" list, and some that I didn't even think of but were perfect for our crowd of guests! Truly a wonderful experience with Genesis Events, thank you so much!!

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Lauren Menache
2 years ago
★★★★★

Genesis events did such an amazing job on our wedding on 8/24/23!! Damian, the dj, and the violinist were all so awesome and we've gotten a ton of compliments from guests telling us it was the most fun they have ever had at a wedding, and genesis events was definitely a huge part of that. I was so nervous beforehand and asked a million questions, all of which were answered promptly and Damian was so awesome at putting my mind at ease. Thank you so much!!!

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Cherrie May Batoon
a year ago
★★★★★

We are beyond grateful to the entire Genesis Event Management team for making our dream wedding a reality. From the very beginning, they were always there to guide us, offering unwavering support and quick responses to every message. No matter how many changes we requested, they accommodated everything with patience and professionalism, ensuring every detail was perfect. What truly impressed us was how they brought together an incredible team—from the makeup artist to the photographer, videographers and of course the entire team GEM itself—each one exceptionally talented and dedicated. They carefully selected the best people to capture and enhance our special day, making everything even more beautiful than we imagined. The entire team’s coordination and attention to detail made the event seamless and unforgettable. We also appreciate how they helped us find the perfect options within our budget, making sure we had the best possible experience without compromising quality. Their connections to stunning and affordable event locations made planning so much easier. Thank you, Genesis Event Management, for your passion, professionalism, and for turning our dream wedding into reality. Our day was truly magical because of you!🥹🥹🧡🧡

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Planning & Investment

What entertainment costs at The Foundry

Entertainment for a Foundry wedding is quoted to your celebration, not sold off a shelf. A professional wedding DJ is the foundation, and many couples build from there with a bilingual MC, live cocktail-hour musicians, ceremony sound and custom lighting design.

Because every element is optional, the most useful next step is a tailored quote. Tell us your date, guest count and the moments that matter most.

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Good to Know

The Foundry wedding entertainment — FAQs

Does Genesis Events perform at The Foundry?

Yes. The Foundry in Long Island City is among the venues we serve, and we tailor entertainment to its courtyard ceremonies, greenhouse cocktail hours and main-space receptions.

How many guests can The Foundry hold?

The Foundry suits intimate celebrations — roughly 125 seated indoors and up to about 180 for cocktails, with the courtyard seating around 165. The venue can confirm current configurations for your date.

How much does wedding entertainment cost at The Foundry?

Pricing is customized to your celebration. A professional wedding DJ is the foundation, with optional add-ons like a bilingual MC, live musicians, ceremony sound and lighting design. The best next step is a tailored quote for your date and guest count.

How far in advance should we book?

For peak-season Saturdays we recommend booking nine to twelve months ahead, as prime dates are reserved early.

Can you provide a bilingual or multilingual MC?

Yes. Our hosts are fluent in up to six languages, ideal for multicultural weddings that bring families and traditions together.

What entertainment options do you offer?

DJs, bilingual MCs, live musicians (saxophone, percussion, violin, guitar and more), plus full sound and lighting production — individually or as a complete package.

Do you coordinate with the venue team and our planner?

Always. We work directly with the venue and your planner so the timeline, sound and transitions are seamless from ceremony to send-off.

Let's design your Foundry celebration


Tell us about your day and we'll craft the entertainment around it.

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