Wythe Hotel Wedding Lighting

Will your wedding at The Wythe Hotel require additional lighting?

The Wythe Hotel

The Wythe Hotel (Brooklyn, NY): Wythe Hotel is an industrial chic Brooklyn Wedding Venue on the Williamsburg waterfront in New York City. Furthermore, The Wythe Hotel is a former factory that is fully renovated as a wedding venue and can be enhanced with additional lighting.

The Wythe Hotel

• 80 Wythe Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11249

• @wythehotel

Universal Light and Sound - String Lights at Courtney and Matthew's spectacular summer wedding at The Wythe Hotel in Brooklyn, New York.

Photo by Rebecca Ou Photography

Is the Wythe Hotel the Right Wedding Venue For You?

Choosing a wedding venue is often the hardest part of wedding planning. It sets the tone, dictates the guest list size, and eats up a significant chunk of the budget. If you are eyeing a trendy, industrial-chic vibe in the heart of Williamsburg, the Wythe Hotel is likely on your radar. But does it check all the right boxes for your specific vision?

Here is a breakdown of what makes this Brooklyn hotspot a favorite among couples—and a few things to consider before signing the contract.

The Vibe: Industrial Charm Meets Modern Luxury

Built in a former barrel factory on the Williamsburg waterfront, the Wythe Hotel perfectly captures that coveted Brooklyn aesthetic. We’re talking original brick walls, pine ceilings, and massive arched windows that flood the rooms with natural light.

Couples consistently praise the atmosphere as cozy, romantic, and effortlessly stylish. It strikes a balance between historic character and modern sophistication. If you want a venue that requires minimal decor because the architecture speaks for itself, the Wythe is a strong contender. The views of the Manhattan skyline from the waterfront location add a dramatic backdrop that feels distinctly New York.

Versatility for Every Phase of the Day

One of the biggest selling points of the Wythe is its variety of unique spaces. You aren’t stuck in a single ballroom for eight hours. Instead, you can host different parts of your celebration in distinct environments.

The Main Hall & Garden Terrace: This is the heart of most weddings here. The restoration of the original masonry creates a warm, inviting space for dining, while the adjacent open-air terrace offers fresh air and skyline views for cocktails.
The Penthouse Loft: Often used for smaller gatherings or getting ready, this space offers privacy and panoramic views.
Bar Blondeau & The Screening Room: Looking for an after-party spot that doesn’t require a bus ride? The hotel’s bars and screening room allow you to keep the party going late into the night without leaving the building.

This flow keeps guests engaged and excited as they move from the ceremony to cocktail hour, then to dinner, and finally to the dance floor.

The Experience: Staff and Dining

A beautiful room means nothing if the service falls flat. Fortunately, reviews for the Wythe Hotel staff are glowing. Couples describe the planning team as helpful, fun, and incredibly efficient. They are experts at “flipping” rooms—transforming a ceremony space into a reception area seamlessly while guests enjoy cocktails.

Food is another priority here. If you are a couple that values a high-quality culinary experience over standard “wedding banquet” fare, you will appreciate the focus on excellent food, wine, and craft cocktails. The in-house catering is designed to feel like a restaurant meal rather than mass production.

Important Considerations: Guest Count and Flow

While the Wythe offers incredible atmosphere, it is important to be realistic about space. The venue shines for intimate to mid-sized weddings.

If your guest list is pushing 150 people, things can feel a bit snug in the main area. For larger weddings (around 120–130 guests), the staff may need to move tables after dinner to open up a dance floor. While they manage this transition smoothly—often utilizing the garden terrace to help with traffic flow—it is something to keep in mind if you envision a massive, sprawling dance floor surrounded by all your tables.

Final Verdict: Is it “The One”?

The Wythe Hotel is likely the perfect match for you if:

You love the industrial-chic, historic Brooklyn aesthetic.
You want a “one-stop-shop” where the ceremony, reception, and after-party can happen in unique, stylish spaces.
You prioritize restaurant-quality food and drink.
Your guest list is moderate (under 140 for maximum comfort).

It is a venue for couples who want a wedding that feels personal, sophisticated, and undeniably cool. If that sounds like your vision, it might be time to book a tour.

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Why is Lighting Important?:

Lighting makes up one-half of the most essential elements of décor at The Wythe Hotel. Therefore, your wedding florals will complete the other half. Thus, a perfect balance of lighting and florals are the key ingredients needed for a visually stunning event at The Wythe Hotel. Furthermore, it will ensure the beauty of your florals, and this venue is still visible after the sun goes down.

The Main Room

The Wythe Hotel - String Lights hanging in Parallel Lines - Wedding Lighting

Photographer: @vikmphoto
Planning & Design: @dmeventsny
Florist: @foxfodderfarm

The Main Room – Lighting Equipment for a wedding at The Wythe Hotel

STRING LIGHTS IN ZIGZAGGING PATTERN

Zigzagging String Lights is a timeless lighting pattern. Therefore, you should consider hanging a simple arrangement of 300ft of String Lights suspended in a zigzagging pattern or V-shaped pattern. Furthermore, string lights will enhance the look of a wedding reception at The Wythe Hotel. Nevertheless, an arrangement of hanging string lights is visually appealing and supplies “more bang for fewer bucks.”

STRING LIGHTS WITH PAPER LANTERNS

Consider hanging a combination of paper lanterns and zigzagging String Lights for a wedding reception in the main room at The Wythe Hotel. In this case, our paper lanterns are evenly spaced along our Zigzagging String Lights. Therefore, the paper lanterns make a beautiful enhancement to hanging string lights. As a result, it is an excellent upgrade to an arrangement of string lights for a wedding at The Wythe Hotel

UP-LIGHTING AGAINST WALLS

Our company is a huge fan of up-lighting placed against walls, and this venue is no exception. Therefore, we strongly support using Warm White Up-Lights at The Wythe Hotel. As a result, Up-lights greatly enhance the space by providing an accent light against the walls.

LARGE HANGING FLORAL ARRANGEMENTS

Highlight a sizeable hanging floral arrangement with a spotlight. In general, hanging floral arrangements are almost always a conversation piece. Therefore, any sizeable floral arrangement should be highlighted with additional lighting to remain visible after dark. Thus, consider including spotlights provided by our company to highlight any large-scale hanging floral arrangements.

LARGE FLORAL ARRANGEMENTS (set on the bar)

Sizeable floral arrangements are always a conversation piece. Therefore, consider providing a spotlight for them to ensure they remain visible after the sun has gone down. Thus, highlight any sizeable standing floral arrangements or sizeable florals on display on the main bar in the rear section of the venue. Similarly, highlight any sizeable florals that are on display on tables.

BAND MEMBERS

Seeing the members of a band is a crucial part of their performance. Therefore, consider providing a spotlight to highlight their performance area. Therefore, members of your band will remain seen after sunset. Additionally, their movements and facial expressions are visible. As a result, your wedding at The Wythe Hotel will benefit significantly from additional lighting for your band.
Furthermore, you can also consider using a set of color-changing lights to highlight your band members. In general, dimmable warm-white lights are appropriate. Also, you can consider color-changing lights for your band as an upgrade from warm-white lights. However, a person must operate a controller to change the colors during the band’s performance.

THE BAR

The main bar at The Wythe Hotel is a celebrity in popularity. As a result, the main bar usually becomes a gathering place where guests exchange conversations and laughs while waiting to receive their drinks. For this reason, you can consider highlighting the main bar with a set of spotlights. Nevertheless, consider using the in-house track lights to illuminate your bar. Consequently, it requires you to focus the track lights at your bar. Nevertheless, the track lights will typically provide sufficient light for your bar without installing additional lights.

WEDDING CEREMONY LIGHTING AT THE WYTHE HOTEL

During the fall and winter months, sunset will arrive early in the day. Therefore, your ceremony area may appear dark. As a result, viewing your ceremony and the quality of your wedding photos may be affected. For this reason, highlighting your wedding ceremony at The Wythe Hotel with additional lighting is usually essential during these months. Hence, adding additional lighting will ensure your wedding ceremony at The Wythe Hotel remains visible at sunset.

WEDDING CAKE LIGHTING AT THE WYTHE HOTEL

After dark, your wedding cake may also require additional lighting at The Wythe Hotel. Therefore, pin-spot lighting is essential to highlight your wedding cake after dark.

CURTAIN OF VERTICAL STRING LIGHTS

Vertical Strings (or String Lights hanging horizontally with multiple swoops) is also an excellent addition to the wall behind your ceremony area. Therefore, consider suspending a curtain of string lights vertically against the wall behind the ceremony area.

MIRROR BALL W/ SPOTLIGHT

Mirror Balls are classic lighting effect that is both timeless and popular. Therefore, you can consider suspending a mirror ball w/ spotlight for the dancefloor

Additionally, don’t overlook the use of candles. Although our company does not provide candles for decoration, you can ask your florist to place an extensive arrangement of candles along tables.