FAQ’s
Below is a list of frequently asked questions. If you don’t find the answers you’re looking for, please feel free to contact us!
Q: How can I arrange a tour of your venue? A: We recommend you contact us to schedule an appointment. We can be reached by phone at (718) 274-4590 or you can request a viewing here. We’re open 6 days a week Tuesday through Sunday and our event planners are available to meet with you from 12pm – 6pm.
Q: What’s the capacity of your venue? A: Maximum capacity is 250 seated guests and 450 cocktail guests
Q: How many events do you host at a time? A: One event at a time to ensure customer satisfaction.
Q: Is there a minimum guaranteed number of guests required to rent your venue? A: We require a minimum of 100 adults on Friday & Sunday, and 150 adults on Saturday.
Q: Can your venue host my wedding ceremony? A: Yes, for a fee of $1,500.00. This includes an additional hour of event time.
Q: Do you provide a wedding officiant? A: No, but we’re happy to refer an Officiant to you from our list of preferred vendors.
Q: Do you have a bridal suite? A: We’ve taken great care to provide an area in which the bride, groom and members of the wedding party can enjoy privacy. Larger than a typical hotel suite, our suite features its own separate entrance to the venue, table & chairs and full-length mirror, private bathroom.
Q: Does my wedding package include the wedding cake? A: No, but we’re happy to recommend local bakeries from our preferred vendors list.
Q: Where can we take outdoor photos? A: You may take outdoor pictures in our terrace as well as various locations near our venue: Astoria Park, Welling Court Mural Project, Socrates Sculpture Park, Franklin D. Roosevelt Four Freedoms Park and Gantry Plaza State Park.
Q: Where does the cocktail hour take place? A: Cocktail Hour takes place in the upper level lobby bar and both balconies.
Q: What type of beverage service is offered during the cocktail hour? A: We can customize beverage service to include beer, wine & champagne only, full open bar, top-shelf open bar, or non-alcoholic beverages only.
Q: How many waiters do you provide? A: We typically assign one waiter to two tables for plated dinners, and one waiter to three tables for buffet dinners.
Q: How many guests does each table seat? A: Round tables seat up to ten guests, rectangular tables up to 8 guests.
Q: Where is the cake displayed? A: Your cake can be put on display during the reception, then rolled out on a cake table to the center of the dance floor for the cake cutting ceremony/candle ceremony, or if you prefer, kept in the kitchen and brought out for the cake cutting.
Q: When should I have the cake delivered to the venue? A: The cake can be delivered up to four hours before the start of the event.
Q: Do you provide place cards? A: Clients are responsible for supplying place cards, but we’re happy to arrange them for you in the location of your choice.
Q: Do you provide flowers for the ceremony and reception? A: No, but we are happy to recommend to you, local florists from our preferred vendors list.
Q: Am I allowed to bring in my own decorations for the ceremony and reception? If so, are there any restrictions? A: We welcome outside decorations with certain restrictions, such as confetti and glitter. Only electronic candles are permitted on the staircase. Please consult your sales manager for more details.
Q: I saw on your website images of draping, special lighting and other decorations. Can you provide them for my event? A: We have a variety of decorations available for rent. Please consult your sales manager for all your options.
Q: Are linens provided? A: We offer over 20 solid colors to choose from. These linens come standard with all our wedding packages. We also offer custom linen upgrades for an additional cost.
Q: Is the piano available to be played? If so, do I provide the pianist, or do you? A: The piano is available. You can provide the pianist and rent the piano at $100 per hour, or we can provide the pianist as well, for an additional fee.
Q: Do you provide the DJ? A: We don’t provide a DJ, but we’re happy to refer you to a list of our preferred vendors.
Q: Does your venue have its own sound & lights system? If so, is there a rental fee to use it? A: We have a state-of-the-art sound & light system available for rent. Included in the rental package is an A/V technician to work alongside your DJ. Please consult your sales manager for details.
Q: Does my DJ require liability insurance? A: Yes, we require your DJ to supply us with a copy of their liability insurance certificate.
Q: Do you have parking available? A: We can provide valet parking on a per-valet fee basis.
Q: Is coat check provided? A: We can provide coat check for a fee.
Q: Do you provide an elevator for those of my guests requiring assistance? A: Yes, we have an attendant operated lift for those guests in need.
Q: Can we hold a rehearsal before my event? A: Yes, rehearsal time can be arranged based on space availability.
Q: Will someone from your venue be there to assist us? A: One of our sales manager will always be present to assist you.
Q: Can I host my rehearsal dinner at the Renaissance? A: Sorry, we don’t offer rehearsal dinner packages.
Q: Can guests book rooms at the Renaissance? A: The Renaissance is not a hotel, and not affiliated with the Renaissance Hotel Group. However, we do work with a number of hotels in the area that provide discounted rates to clients of the Renaissance. Please consult our list of preferred vendors.
Q: What if we’re interested in Kosher/Halal/Ethnic catering only? A: You have the option of renting the space only for a flat fee, and working with a caterer of your choice, or we can work with our caterer and offer you a price per guest fee.
Q: Do you offer brunch? A: Yes, we offer four hour brunch packages that end no later than 3pm. Please consult your sales manager for details.