The Sanctuary RI
All-inclusive venue
The venue takes care of it all - food and beverage, rentals, the works!
Full wedding (ceremony and reception) pricing
Starting at $15,000 for off-peak dates, and $20,000 for peak dates
Guest capacity
Up to 300 seated guests
About this venue
Nestled in a beautifully restored former church, The Sanctuary RI combines historic elegance with modern charm. The venue boasts stunning original stained glass and a serene, intimate atmosphere. Guests are often impressed by the exceptional service and the breathtaking views of the East River, making it an ideal setting for any special event. The landscaped patio provides a perfect space for cocktail hours, while private rooms offer cozy settings for more intimate gatherings. This venue's flexibility and attention to detail ensure a memorable experience for all occasions.
Our event spaces
The Sanctuary
Historic converted premises to fit your each and every need.
Complete with brand new HVAC, a built out bar, and a stage.
Guest capacity
100-200 Seated
200-300 Standing
Square footage
2,000
Room cost
Included in total venue pricing
The Terrace
Beautiful fully paved and built-out exterior space. 2400 Sq Ft all-weather tent included.
Our 4000 Square Foot Terrace serves as the perfect space for receptions. Sweeping views of the East River and Manhattan’s Upper East Side, your guests will be mesmerized watching the waterfront activity as they enjoy one of our signature cocktails. This space accommodates up to 250 people seated or 400 people standing (with High-Top tables). The Terrace features one of two sculptures by the world-renowned artist, Don Gummer. The Terrace has a dedicated marble bar.
Guest capacity
250-300 Seated
400-600 Standing
Square footage
5,000
Ideal for
Wedding reception, Rehearsal dinner, Wedding shower, Engagement party, Welcome party, After party, Farewell brunch, Other, Cocktail hour
Room cost
Included in total venue pricing
The Patio
The front yard
Our front yard has been converted to a landscaped and manicured space. Featuring our second Don Gummer sculpture and over 75 feet of East River waterfront, this is the space to impress your guests during cocktail hour or for a more intimate event. With immediate access to The Sanctuary & its bar your guests will enjoy mingling & walking the space throughout your entire event.
Guest capacity
200-300 Seated
400-500 Standing
Square footage
3,000
Ideal for
Wedding ceremony, Wedding reception, Wedding shower, Engagement party, Other, Cocktail hour
Room cost
Included in total venue pricing
Private Room 1
One of our three private rooms on the second floor of the attached abode.
To be used as you please -- whether as green room for a shoot, private room for downtime and storage, or a bedroom. Each room comes with a pull out couch featuring a full sized Queen bed.
Guest capacity
5-10 Seated
10-15 Standing
Square footage
180
Room cost
Included in total venue pricing
Private Room 2
One of our three private rooms on the second floor of the attached abode.
To be used as you please -- whether as green room for a shoot, private room for downtime and storage, or a bedroom. Each room comes with a pull out couch featuring a full sized Queen bed.
Guest capacity
5-10 Seated
10-15 Standing
Square footage
200
Room cost
Included in total venue pricing
Private Room 3
One of our three private rooms on the second floor of the attached abode.
To be used as you please -- whether as green room for a shoot, private room for downtime and storage, or a bedroom. Each room comes with a pull out couch featuring a full sized Queen bed.
Guest capacity
5-10 Seated
10-15 Standing
Square footage
130
Room cost
Included in total venue pricing
The Sanctuary
Historic converted premises to fit your each and every need.
Complete with brand new HVAC, a built out bar, and a stage.
Guest capacity
100-200 Seated
200-300 Standing
Square footage
2,000
Room cost
Included in total venue pricing
The Terrace
Beautiful fully paved and built-out exterior space. 2400 Sq Ft all-weather tent included.
Our 4000 Square Foot Terrace serves as the perfect space for receptions. Sweeping views of the East River and Manhattan’s Upper East Side, your guests will be mesmerized watching the waterfront activity as they enjoy one of our signature cocktails. This space accommodates up to 250 people seated or 400 people standing (with High-Top tables). The Terrace features one of two sculptures by the world-renowned artist, Don Gummer. The Terrace has a dedicated marble bar.
Guest capacity
250-300 Seated
400-600 Standing
Square footage
5,000
Ideal for
Wedding reception, Rehearsal dinner, Wedding shower, Engagement party, Welcome party, After party, Farewell brunch, Other, Cocktail hour
Room cost
Included in total venue pricing
The Patio
The front yard
Our front yard has been converted to a landscaped and manicured space. Featuring our second Don Gummer sculpture and over 75 feet of East River waterfront, this is the space to impress your guests during cocktail hour or for a more intimate event. With immediate access to The Sanctuary & its bar your guests will enjoy mingling & walking the space throughout your entire event.
Guest capacity
200-300 Seated
400-500 Standing
Square footage
3,000
Ideal for
Wedding ceremony, Wedding reception, Wedding shower, Engagement party, Other, Cocktail hour
Room cost
Included in total venue pricing
Private Room 1
One of our three private rooms on the second floor of the attached abode.
To be used as you please -- whether as green room for a shoot, private room for downtime and storage, or a bedroom. Each room comes with a pull out couch featuring a full sized Queen bed.
Guest capacity
5-10 Seated
10-15 Standing
Square footage
180
Room cost
Included in total venue pricing
Private Room 2
One of our three private rooms on the second floor of the attached abode.
To be used as you please -- whether as green room for a shoot, private room for downtime and storage, or a bedroom. Each room comes with a pull out couch featuring a full sized Queen bed.
Guest capacity
5-10 Seated
10-15 Standing
Square footage
200
Room cost
Included in total venue pricing
Private Room 3
One of our three private rooms on the second floor of the attached abode.
To be used as you please -- whether as green room for a shoot, private room for downtime and storage, or a bedroom. Each room comes with a pull out couch featuring a full sized Queen bed.
Guest capacity
5-10 Seated
10-15 Standing
Square footage
130
Room cost
Included in total venue pricing
Available services that can be provided by The Sanctuary RI
Services & amenities
- Bar services
- Catering services
- Clean up
- Dance floor
- Dressing room / Bridal Suite
- Event coordinator
- Event rentals
- Event staff
- Liability insurance
- Lighting/Sound
- On-site accommodations
- Pet friendly
- Service staff
- Set up
- Transportation
- Wedding cake services
- Wheelchair accessible
- Wifi
Reviews
Write a review4.7 out of 5
30 reviews
wonderful venue!
We had a wonderful experience working with the Sanctuary! It's such a fun and unique space, and also very affordable compared to many venues in NYC. The team was very responsive and kind, and we felt like we could really relax and have so much fun on our wedding day because we were in great hands! Amelia was wonderful throughout the planning process, and even stayed on a call with us and our planner way over the time we'd been allotted just to make sure we hammered out every detail of the day. Kat was amazing day of - we brought a bunch of DIY flowers, and her team seamlessly worked with our coordinator to set up our tables with the bud vases, light all our candles, and create the most lovely arrangement out of our ceremony flowers at our sweetheart table! We didn't have to worry about anything day of, and that was such a gift :) also the food and drinks were GREAT! It was also supposed to pour the weekend of our wedding, and it was great to know that our rain plan would have been just as awesome as the sunny day we ended up with thanks to their tent. We had a fantastic wedding - definitely recommend working with them!!
Thank you!
10/10! The value we received was truly amazing - the food was absolutely incredible, and they even threw in some special extras that made the day even more memorable. We are so grateful to Frank & family, Kat, Arthur, and the whole Sanctuary team for making our wedding day absolutely perfect. We couldn't have asked for a better venue or experience.
Highly Recommend!
The Sanctuary on Roosevelt Island was absolutely beautiful — a stunning space right on the water with incredible views. There were so many unique and fun areas, both indoor and outdoor, which made the experience feel dynamic and special throughout the event. The staff was incredibly accommodating and friendly, making everything run smoothly from start to finish. We received so many compliments from our guests and truly could not have asked for a better outcome. We highly recommend this venue.
Magical Spring Wedding at The Sanctuary
The Sanctuary exceeded our expectations in every way. Amelia was the perfect day-of coordinator and make the experience leading up to the wedding smooth and worry-free. We got so many compliments about the food and drinks and the ceremony on the pier was stunning. Highly recommend this idyllic NYC venue!
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