FAQ’s
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 7 days a week 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 350 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 125 adults on Saturday.
Q: Can your venue host my wedding ceremony? A: Yes, for a fee of $1,500. This includes an additional hour of event time, with both indoor and outdoor options.
Q: Do you provide a wedding officiant? A: No, but we’re happy to refer an Officiant to you from our preferred vendor list.
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, 3 makeup stations and lounge area.
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. You can also take the NYC Ferry at Astoria to 90th Street & back for pictures.
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 10 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: Do my vendors need insurance? A: Yes, we require your vendors to supply us with a Certificate of Liability Insurance where we are listed as the Certificate Holder.
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 dinner can be scheduled at our cafe Edge of Astoria. Please contact Sales Manager for additional information.
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 but feel free to contact Edge of Astoria.
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.