Becky and Jake were married at Deity Wedding Venue on a warm Fall evening. The charm of this couple was reflected with down-to-earth rustic elements mixed with old-fashioned glamour. The Bride’s Hollywood bias-cut gown paired with the Mad Men style of the Groom’s suit hit the perfect note.

Florals and decor by Sandy Clothier Flowers dressed the entire Space. Lush floral garland was placed on the Chuppah and stairwells. A candle-lit aisle and twinkle light backdrop warmed the Ceremony. The Bride and Bridesmaids carried rustic, pastel bouquets of roses and succulents.

The Reception was a unique cross of burlap and roses. Handmade cakes and cupcakes by Betty Bakery were served on wood slabs. Parting gifts were all-natural and locally-sourced body scrubs from Bride’s own company Fishtails & Mums.

“It was the most sensational night of love and romance”- Becky & Jake

Photos provided by Kevin Mcvea Photography.

Amazing Sunset Photos of this Couple are only fitting for this Amazing Couple. Jiselle and Eugene were married on a gorgeous October day. The pre-ceremony photos capture the Essence of these two.

Their evening Ceremony at Deity Wedding Venue in Downtown Brooklyn featured the glow of candles and twinkle lights. The Romantic lighting only enhanced the already Romantic mood of the night.

The Classic Wedding Cake was an elegant choice for this Classy pair. Congratulations to the Happy Couple on their Perfect Day.

See what this Bride had to say about her Deity Wedding:

From Rebecca R. Events blog

“Laura and Leah had a fun, cold, and beautiful day that started with a portrait session at Brooklyn Bridge park and finished at Deity. I was so excited and honored to be a part of their special day.”

See more Photos of Leah + Laura at Rebecca R Events

from Pennace Photography Blog:

“I was SO excited to photograph Brittany and Kelly’s wedding. I’ve known Kelly for years, as she is mutual friends with a friend of mine from college. I photographed her engagement photos with Brittany back in 2013 and knew they were the perfect match for each other. When they asked me to photograph their wedding at Deity, I was PUMPED. Yarrr!!!

Brittany and Kelly got ready at the nearby Nu Hotel, and then we did a Brooklyn-esque wedding first look on the street. Their wedding theme was Brooklyn – like, *super* Brooklyn. Check out the Metrocard place seating chart, the Brooklyn subway train centerpieces, the Brooklyn Nets shoes, cufflinks, and wedding cake. Their invitations even featured the Brooklyn Bridge. And, to top off the Brooklyn theme? Brittany + Kelly = BK. It was simply meant to be!

Deity is a former synagogue that has been converted into a multi-floor event space. Each floor has a different vibe, and it was the perfect space for their Brooklyn wedding. Getting married in New York City is a unique experience no matter how you do it. For those people looking for a ceremony and reception space, creativity is a must as there are very few “traditional” wedding venues within the city limits. It’s all about finding a unique space and making it work as a wedding venue. Deity fit the bill for Brittany and Kelly perfectly!”

See more of Brittany & Kelly Here

From Offbeat Bride

The Offbeat Bride: Julie, Offbeat Bride Tribe member

Her offbeat partner: Chris

Date and location of wedding: Deity, Brooklyn, NY — May 25, 2014

Our offbeat wedding at a glance: We wanted our wedding to be a reflection of us. Our boutonnieres and bouquets were paper flowers that were made specifically for the person wearing them (i.e. my friend who is a nurse practitioner had her bouquet made Grey’s Anatomy-themed).

Chris likes to refer to my arms as “t-rex like” so we wanted to incorporate that into our wedding, hence Mona the Dinosaur, the t-rex ring bear, and the lollipop favors. Chris designed our save-the-date comics which were then turned into stickers for our wine bottle centerpieces.

We wrote our own vows, with jokes about Nell (from the movie Nell) and caring for each other when we’re old and disabled (like The IT Crowd).

Our cake toppers featured us in our favorite team jerseys (FC Barcelona and the Tampa Bay [Devil] Rays). We highlighted desserts we love and wanted a fun, relaxed atmosphere.

Tell us about the ceremony:
Our friend, Leighann, who introduced us and is ordained in NY state, officiated. She was so awesome and did such a good job. We wouldn’t have wanted anyone else to perform our ceremony. Chris and I actually really first got to know each other at her wedding, where I was the officiant and he was a reader, so having her perform our wedding was great.

My cousin, Kelly, and Chris’ old roommate, Nate, did a reading of “A Lovely, Lovely Love Story.” I bought it for Chris on our first dating anniversary, mainly because of the dinosaurs.

Our friend (we often call her our daughter), Jen, read Chief Justice Margaret H. Marshall’s decision from “Goodridge vs. Department of Health.”

We borrowed a line from an excellent Offbeat Bride wedding we read earlier this year that featured the line, “And so as Beyonce, the patron saint of marriage said, if you like it, you should put a ring on it and so you shall.” The audience erupted with laughter.

We read our own vows. Some highlights included, “I will love you, even when you act like Nell, from the movie Nell,” and “You’ve seen me at my worst and I know you’ve seen at my best because I’m at my best when I’m with you.” We ended with a kiss and a fist bump then danced down the aisle to “Higher and Higher.”

Our biggest challenge:
Our original venue owner abruptly shut the doors and took all our money 17 days before our wedding. I had a fairly emotional breakdown (it included crying at a little boy’s bar mitzvah while looking at venues) but between Chris’ positive attitude, our amazing new reBar ex-brides and grooms community, our fantastic friends and family and Caio and Kristine from Deity (who saved the day), we had what probably turned out to be an even better wedding than we originally planned. We can’t thank everyone at Deity enough, we’ll always be grateful to them for helping us put together such an amazing wedding in less than two weeks.

My favorite moment:
For me, it was when Chris read his vows. He even referenced our favorite LIRRconductor, who was clearly hammered one evening and yelled over the intercom, “Attention to the brake man; you… me… yeaaahhhh.” Chris ended his vows with, “In the words of our favorite LIRR conductor: you, me, yeaaaahhh.”

My funniest moment:
Chris and his mom decided to turn their mother/son dance into a medley. It started out with “When You Wish Upon A Star,” segued into “(I Wanna) Rock and Roll All Night,”then turned into “Ninja Rap” (yes, from The Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles II), and finished with “Fish Heads.” Watching Chris and his mom booty dance was something I will never forget.

What was the most important lesson you learned from your wedding?
Please consider getting wedding insurance. It may seem stupid and a waste but please, if you take anything away from this, please consider it. We’ll likely never see a cent back from the all-inclusive wedding venue we had paid for in full that was stolen (remember, it closed just a couple weeks before the wedding). You never know what could happen over the course of an engagement.

Care to share a few vendor/shopping links?

• Photography: Ashlee Salomon, Wedding Pros
• Cake: My Halal Tummy — Amirah stepped up for us in a big way when she stepped in and agreed to make our cake a week before our wedding. It was a three-tiered cake, with the bottom being chocolate Cocoa Puffss, the middle being banana’s foster with caramel, and the top being apple cinnamon with Cheerios.
• Officiant: Sister Leighann Starkey
• Mantilla: Alisa Brides
• Bridesmaid dresses: ModCloth
• Bride’s earrings: Bauble Bar
• Bride’s shoe flowers: Hair Flowers Atelier
• Bridal party hair and makeup: Parlor
• Getting ready robes: Silk and More
• Venue (ceremony space, reception, and catering): Deity

See more of Julie & Chris’s Offbeat Wedding here

Ghazalle & Eulas’s Magical Brooklyn Wedding was captured by Lindsey Thorne Photography. While Ghazalle got ready at the ultra-hip Nu Hotel, Eulas waited for his Bride at the Brooklyn Bridge Park. This lovely couple had their first look with the dramatic background of the Brooklyn Bridge. Following this moment, the Bridal party moved through the park and to Jane’s Carousel for a once-in-a-lifetime photo shoot. This fabulous crew made their way to Deity Wedding & Event Venue in Downtown Brooklyn for the Ceremony & Reception.

For their Ceremony, the Mother and Aunt of the Bride created a Persian Wedding Table where the vows were to be exchanged. This elaborate spread included candles, coins, mirrors, sweets and drinks, all to signify different aspects of a marriage in Iranian tradition. The Wedding party was accompanied by music provided by professional Violinists, which added a classic, romantic mood to the day. After the vows were said, the couple “Jumped the Broom”, celebrating the African American culture of the Groom.

While guests noshed on Hors D’oeuvres, a Harpist provided ambient music for Cocktail Hour. As the party moved into the Reception, they were greeted by dinner tables adorned with metal trees with white hanging orchids, candles and scattered rose petals.

Dinner was followed by the Cake Cutting under Deity’s famous Tree of of Life. Three flavors of  Wedding Cake were supplied by Empire Cake. After the guests enjoyed dessert, then came the Dancing. Draped across the lavendar-lit dance floor was the sign “Best Day Ever”.

To view the full Gallery of Ghazalle & Eulas’s Wedding, click here.

A chance encounter at a conference in Ireland, brought Brooklyn-Based John and London-Based Debs together. Through months of Skypes and quick trips to the other side of the Atlantic, these two finally Tied the Knot in Brooklyn at Deity Wedding Venue. In an intimate Ceremony that included Family & Friends from Both Sides of the Pond.

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Flowers were designed by Floral Heights and accentuated by Deity’s Romantic Candlelit Setting. String Musicians, friends of the Groom (as well as a Serenade by the Groom), added to the Ambience. The Family Style Dinner of Lamb Chops and Jumbo Prawns, was provided by Deity’s Executive Chef Jason Bunin. Followed by a Chocolate Wedding Cake and Cupcakes from One Girl Cookies, along with a Deity Catering Bittersweet Chocolate Mousse.  Photos by the Bride’s fabulous London-Based Friend Sean Tucker.

From Black Bride.com Real Weddings Blog

“Cristina and Jonathan’s love story begins in 2006. The two worked at the same company and Jonathan was assigned to fix an issue on Cristina’s work computer. “He took too long to come and access the problem so I complained to my supervisor who in turn yelled at him. He didn’t like me after that. A few months later, our whole office had to get a vaccination shot for tuberculosis and he made fun of me for being afraid of needles. Something compelled me to email him about it and we have been together ever since, almost 9 years,” said Cristina. Cristina and Jonathan solidified their union with a modern Brooklyn wedding, captured by George Street Photo & Video !“

Bride: Cristina Seales, 29 Showroom Coordinator    Groom: Jonathan del Rosario, 33 Network Administrator

Place of residence: Brooklyn, NY    Wedding date: 10/12/14

Wedding location: Deity NYC, Brooklyn NY       Wedding theme:  Mint/Sea foam green and Grey

Honeymoon Destination: Rincon, Puerto Rico

Engagement story:

“We were going to hang out and grab food at one of our favorite Brooklyn spots, Brooklyn Bridge Park. It was really hot that day and we were waiting for our daughter’s godmother to show up. I was really hungry and annoyed because she was taking too long to come. I thought it was weird when Jonathan suggested we take some family pictures with our daughter in front the Brooklyn Bridge because he doesn’t like to take photos. While we were doing that, I glimpsed a large crowd of people coming toward us but paid no mind to them but when I look again I realized it was all people that I knew. When I turned around to ask Jonathan what was going on, he was already down on one knee. He didn’t even get a chance to ask me anything because I was hysterically crying. Once I calmed down, he asked me to marry him.”

From the Groom: 

“Our wedding exceeded my wildest expectations. Cristina looked so beautiful in her dress and it was the details that she coordinated that made the day so special for me. From the little touches to our personalized cocktail napkins to big flourishes like having a close friend perform the ceremony, I really have to give her and her vision credit. All of those details, along with spending the day surrounded by family and friends who love and support you, added up to a day I will truly never forget.”

From the Bride:

“After planning for 16 months, I was so ready to be married. The day went by so fast and I tried to savor every bit of it. I was really calm throughout the day until it was time for the ceremony to start, that is when I started to get emotional because I realized it was finally happening. Aside from my daughter being born, it was the best day of my life!”

Most memorable moment: 

“Listening to his personal vows to me really is the most memorable moment for me. I know he loves me but actually getting to hear his feelings put into words, how much he does and how happy he was to marry me was the greatest feeling.”

What makes your love special? 

“We really are best friends above all else. We moved in together pretty early in our relationship and it was really stressful but also rewarding at the same time. After our daughter was born, that is when we realized we wanted to officially become a family.”

What are you most looking forward to as a married couple? 

“Having more kids and spending everyday with my best friend.”

Advice for a Bride/Groom on their wedding day: 

“Take a step back and savor the moment. The day goes by so fast and there aren’t many times in your life when you get all your family and friends in one room celebrating with you. Also – Hire a videographer!”

For more Photos and Details about Cristina & Jonathan’s Big Day visit Blackbride.com

At Brooklyn Bridge Park, the obvious joy of this couple was recorded by Photographer Robert Carlo. The NY transplants had looked at venues all over the world (from Fiji to Atlanta) before they decided on Brooklyn’s Deity Wedding Venue and could not have been happier with the choice.

Harpist, Brandee Younger provided a romantic ambience in Deity’s Loft for the exchange of Vows. The Bride says “To play the music that reminded us of our love during our Ceremony.” For Cocktail Hour, Deity mixologists crafted signature cocktails named for the couples’ hometowns. “The Elm” after Regina’s hometown of New Haven, CT aka Elm City. And “The Valley” after David’s hometown of Fort Valley, GA.

 According to the couple, Deity’s in-house DJ Ben, did a great job playing the music they all enjoyed throughout the rest of the evening. The Wedding cake was made by Isabella’s Creations who Regina found on Instagram using the power of a hashtag. Videographer Sharif of ShariFilms as well as Robert of Robert Carlo Photography New York both did an amazing job of capturing the look and feel of the day.  The end to a beautiful and perfect day.

See the Full Gallery of Regina & David’s Chic Brooklyn Wedding Here

Brooklyn is arguably the hippest and most diverse borough in NYC! Home to Brooklyn Bridge Park, Prospect Park and countless restaurants and event venues to choose from; its no wonder so many couples are choosing to tie the knot here. Our photographers recently had the honor of capturing another beautiful wedding at Deity Events. Kristina & Sergio included traditional and modern elements in their wedding .The beautiful bride wore a strapless wedding gown and cathedral length veil and Sergio was dapper in a black tuxedo. The couple took portraits at many of Brooklyn’s iconic locations (courtesy of their Rolls Royce of course) before partying the night away at Deity!

Photos courtesy of Le Image Photo Studio

See more of Kristina & Sergio’s beautiful Brooklyn Wedding here.

From Heron & Hummingbird Photography Blog

“Bri & Brian are one of the most fun couples you will ever meet. They bring zest and laughter with them wherever they go, and their love for one another, their friends and family, and their city (Brooklyn!) was evident in each moment and detail of their wedding day. Caring and considerate, they were ever the host and hostess to all of those around them. The day brimmed with excitement and joy. And oh boy, did they love to dance! We loved being part of their fabulously festive 1920’s inspired wedding.”

See more of Bri & Brian’s Wedding here

From “The Knot”

Beth Nagalski (34 and an attorney) and David Cooperstein (33 and an attorney) planned a fun, rustic affair with vintage flair at Deity in Brooklyn, NY. The repurposed, 150-year-old synagogue offered the ultimate location for the event, with its abundance of local artwork and distinctive event spaces on three different floors. “The ceremony and dinner were in the loft on the top floor, the cocktail hour in a lounge on the middle floor and finally we moved into the basement for a dance party,” says Beth.

Beth and David’s winter wedding called for something a little different when it came to the florals, with many classic varieties being out of season. For Beth’s bouquet, Opalia Flowers put together a stunning arrangement of succulents, brunia berries, dusty miller, seeded eucalyptus and a few blush roses that fused modern and classic styles, while playing up the winter season.

With an anything-but-average Badgley Mischka gown taking the place of a classic white dress, Beth knew her accessories had to be just as fabulous. Instead of a traditional veil, she added a feathery hairpiece to her classic updo and completed her look with a vintage fur wrap.

At 6 foot 6 inches, finding a suit that could work with his height proved to be a bit of a challenge for David. Instead of buying off-the-rack, he enlisted the help of Evan DeLaney, a bespoke tailor in Colorado Springs, Colo., who created a custom suit for the wedding with gray pinstripe fabric. He paired the look with a silver tie, white button-down shirt and a sleek white pocket square.

After Beth and David exchanged vows in a ceremony in Deity’s top-floor loft officiated by their close friend — the very one that introduced the two — the newlyweds whisked their guests off to Deity’s second floor lounge for cocktail hour. The band Padam Swing kicked off the nights festivities with gypsy swing tunes and got guests in the mood to party.

The couple filled the historic venue with unique, personal touches like terrarium centerpieces with playful scenes of the couple hiking and biking, two of Beth and David’s favorite activities, a robot cake topper and a heritage table with family wedding photos displayed in vintage bottles. “I love moss and terrariums and hate how wedding flowers just get thrown away,” says Beth, “so we had terrariums as centerpieces that people could take home afterwards.” A close friend, the very same one that introduced the two, officiated the ceremony and Beth and David exchanged vows they’d written themselves, as well as one they’d each written for each other. New twists on wedding traditions offered another personal element to the winter wedding, like Beth’s glam, sequined Badgley Mischka gown and a tower of decadent doughnuts from local icon, Peter Pan Donut and Pastry Shop. A “gypsy jazz” band provided a lively soundtrack for cocktail hour and after dinner the newlyweds hosted a dance party of epic proportions in the Deity Cellar, an exposed brick subterranean space with a gold coffered ceiling.

Located only a block away from their apartment in Brooklyn, NY, Deity offered the ultimate location for the couple’s eclectic, vintage affair. The 150-year-old former synagogue was transformed into a unique, modern venue in the early 2000s filled with artwork, stained glass and light fixtures from local artists. The couple made use of all three of the venue’s distinctive floors, hosting the each portion of the day on a different level. “The ceremony and dinner were in the loft on the top floor, the cocktail hour in a lounge on the middle floor and finally we moved into the basement for a dance party,” says Beth.

After Beth and David exchanged vows in a ceremony in Deity’s top-floor loft officiated by their close friend — the very one that introduced the two — the newlyweds whisked their guests off to Deity’s second floor lounge for cocktail hour. The band Padam Swing kicked off the nights festivities with gypsy swing tunes and got guests in the mood to party.

Photos by: Casey Fatchett Photography

Flowers by: Opalia Flowers

Venue: Deity Events

To see more of Beth & Dave’s Wedding visit “The Knot”

Time to start planning that Brooklyn Office Holiday Party. Look no further than Wedding Venue Deity. Located conveniently in the heart of Downtown Brooklyn.

Deity contains 3 floors, each with a capacity of 150 guests. Wired for amplified sound on each with microphones. DJ setup with one of Deity’s DJs available on the lower 2 levels, including a spacious dance floor in the Cellar. Video projection and screens available for all floors. Visit the Deity Website for more info about Holiday Parties.

Deity’s In-House Catering provides a choice of Hors D’oeuvres only or a Sit-Down meal. A full bar with open tab or open bar options. Your Holiday Party comes fully staffed with event captain, waitstaff, bartenders, coat check as well as doorman. Fill out this form to request more information about having a Deity Office Holiday Party.

From “Coffee, Light and Sweet” blog

“A long time ago, I promised to post some pictures from my sister Janey’s wedding. I know you guys were holding your breaths for this 😉 so here they are. She finally sent me the pro pics the other day and they were just to die for. I’m really excited to share them with you.”

“To be quite honest, there were many many more pictures I wanted to show here, but I had to edit myself and only include my favorites. Here we go:”

“The wedding party met up at a boutique hotel in downtown Brooklyn (the room had a  hammock!) and then drove to the couple’s old neighborhood for some nostalgia and picture-taking. The ceremony and reception were at Deity, a gorgeous wedding hall in Boerum Hill.”

“The guys looking sharp…and they totally know it.”

The bride and groom looking lovely and so in love.”

“The ceremony was held in the loft, which was all red brick, twinkle lights and glossy wooden floors. It was just beautiful.”

“My dad giving a funny speech at dinner. I really had no idea he was quite the public speaker!”

“My nephew Mase tearin’ up the dance floor. He just gets better and better with age.”

“Someone get this kid on So You Think You Can Dance! (Side note: I reeeeeally didn’t care for the pointless Stage vs. Street theme this year. Discuss?).”

“We were all so fortunate to be part of this big moment in Janey and Tre’s awesome love story (and if you ever met them, then it’s guaranteed —those two will be your favorite fun-loving couple).”

To see more of Coffee, Light and Sweet Blog and Tre & Janey’s Brooklyn Wedding Here.

From Barbara Kinney Photography Blog:

“I shoot a handful of weddings each year, mostly for people I know or from referrals of people I know.  This summer was all over the map (literally) with weddings in Maui, the Bahamas, Vienna (Austria, not Virginia!) two in the Pacific Northwest and this past weekend, the wedding of Brian Whitehurst and Jeena Kadakia in Brooklyn, NY.

The two-day event began with a Hindu ceremony on Friday. Lots of beautiful colors, traditions and food!”

“Brian has a friend who got us clearance to shoot at Steiner Studios, a huge Hollywood-style production studio on the site of the historic Brooklyn Navy Yard. Lots of films have been shot here as well as shows like HBO’s “Boardwalk Empire.” We were given access to the rooftop of the studios to shoot portraits.”

“We then headed to DUMBO (Down Under the Manhattan Bridge Overpass) which is located around both the Manhattan and Brooklyn Bridges. We weren’t the first to come up with this location for portraits, there must have been a dozen other shoots happening in the area – engagement portraits, wedding couples and fashion shoots.”

“I was fortunate to have such a beautiful couple to photograph on a perfect day with overcast skies so lots of nice, even light. As we walked around the DUMBO area, there were so many great urban backgrounds and locations.“

“A couple of my favorite shots from the wedding and reception.“- at Deity Brooklyn Wedding Venue

“Brian had an idea for a wedding party portrait, which I didn’t really understand and tried to talk him out of it because the lighting was going to be tricky. We didn’t have a lot of time before the guests arrived and my wireless remote strobes were not working properly. Not to get too geeky technical, but I didn’t want to use direct strobe and the ceiling was black, so bouncing was not an option.  I tried not to panic and thanks to Adam Schultz, my assistant and second shooter for the event, we pulled if off with one strobe covered with a napkin that acted as a diffuser. The strobe was attached to a light stand being held overhead and to the left, by Adam. The result is one of my favorite shots from the wedding! Kind of reminds me of a Sopranos cast shot.”

See more of Brian & Jeena’s Brooklyn Wedding here.

From Le Image Photography Blog

“Our team started with the beautiful bride at the New York Marriott at the Brooklyn Bridge. A popular choice amongst couples getting married in Brooklyn venues, the hotel offers over 665 rooms and suites with amazing views of downtown Brooklyn and the Manhattan skyline! Alison was the perfect muse for this look! Tall and slender she was stunning in a gold toned wedding dress with feathered skirt. She styled her hair in romantic waves reminiscent of styles worn in the 20’s and completed her look with a bouquet of ivory flowers.”

“Jake waited for his future bride in Brooklyn Bridge park and was dressed to the T’s in a black tuxedo with bow tie. They posed for intimate portraits and Wedding Party pics (perfect example of how black bridesmaids dresses can bring a touch of elegance to your big day). Afterwards they headed over to Deity for their ceremony.”

“We love the distinctive style that each level offers at this unique venue. Perfect for the contemporary couple seeking a non-traditional venue with in-house catering and affordable package pricing! Deity is owned and operated by a married couple (how appropriate!) who understand the craziness of planning a wedding and can help you with every detail from your ceremony to reception!”

“Alison and Jake’s wedding celebration was clearly planned to perfection! They exchanged vows under dimmed stringed lights in the 2nd floor loft and joined their guests for cocktails in the lounge (check out that tree!) before partying the night away in the newly renovated cellar.”

“This wedding was the perfect example of a theme gone right! We were so honored to share in their big day and wish a lifetime of happiness!”

“A popular choice amongst couples getting married in Brooklyn venues, the hotel offers over 665 rooms and suites with amazing views of downtown Brooklyn and the Manhattan skyline!”

See more photos of Allison and Jake’s Brooklyn Wedding here.

Video: Bill Capone

Venue: Deity Brooklyn Wedding Venue

The captivating marriage of 2 Broadway actors in Brooklyn. See the highlights of the Wedding of this talented duo!

Photography: Le Image

Venue: Deity Brooklyn Wedding Venue

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Video: Le Image Photography

Reception Venue: Deity Brooklyn