There’s something romantic about weddings held in industrial-rustic venues. These spaces are often renovated historic buildings with generations of stories echoing within their brick walls. They’ve been thoughtfully restored, with an appreciation for patina and other timeworn elements, fitting for the idea of couples committing to growing old together. After the concept took flight in the early 2000s, this style has seen continued interest by couples of all backgrounds long enough to withstand being labeled as a passing trend, proving that industrial can be elegant and rustic doesn’t just mean burlap and Mason jar centerpieces. Here are some of the Hudson Valley’s distinctive venues that fit this chic aesthetic.
Basilica Hudson
Basilica Hudson is often known as a live music and arts venue, but they also offer their massive 10,000-foot space for unique, industrial-chic weddings. With a varied history, first as a 19th-century steel railway wheel foundry, later as a knitting mill then glue factory, the abandoned factory was given new life in 2010 by musician Melissa Auf der Maur and Tony Stone, and transformed into the vibrant nonprofit arts center it is today. Couples have full use of the indoor and outdoor space, with a ceremony and reception hall for around 300 guests. Built in the 1800s but modernized by solar power, the venue features the grandeur of tall ceilings and large-scale windows in its main hall, in addition to smaller spaces ideal for brunches and rehearsal dinners.
110 South Front Street, Hudson
Senate Garage
Opened in 2016, Senate Garage was formerly used for manufacturing and later housed a garage, complete with car ramp to the second floor. The property is across the lawn from the Senate House, a state historic site from the Revolutionary War era, when Kingston was New York State’s first capital. Situated on the periphery of the bustling Uptown neighborhood, you get the best of both an urban setting and natural vibes. Just outside of the 9,000 square-foot hall, the venue offers a grassy courtyard ideal for warm weather ceremonies and cocktail hours. Inside, you’ll see large windows allowing ample light during the day and pipe-arm chandeliers over farm tables creating a sense of period grandeur during the evening. The main hall is ideal for up to 220 seated guests seated with plenty of room for dancing.
4 North Front Street, Kingston
Sam Isaac and Julia Schechter’s wedding at the Senate Garage in 2023. Flowers by Hops Petunia.
Photo by Karen Obrist Photography
City Winery Hudson Valley
City Winery Hudson Valley is another sprawling space known for offering dining, live music, and of course, wine, with a full production operation that bottles wines for other locations in the City Winery franchise. Built in the 1800s, the complex was formerly the Montgomery Worsted Mills, a cotton and weaving mill, and became part of the City Winery adaptive reuse mission, ensuring a sustainable use of the building that also preserved its history—reclaimed wood, restored antiques as decor, and protection of the neighboring Wallkill River which once hydropowered the factory. Inside the main banquet hall, brick and natural scenery outside of large windows are met with the industrial look of large steel wine vats, coming together in a way that feels eye-catching as opposed to intrusive. “Our industrial–rustic architecture gives couples a versatile canvas,” explains Crystal Grandison, regional director of marketing. “A recent boho–disco–chic wedding is a great example; the couple played off our natural wood, metalwork, and barrel room textures to create something bold and stylish. In winter, the contrast of the crisp Hudson Valley landscape against our warm, rustic interior creates such a romantic setting. The wood barrels, metalwork, and textured finishes give couples a naturally elegant backdrop without needing much added decor.”
23 Factory Street, Montgomery
Maria and Frank Filato’s wedding at City Winery in 2024.
Photo by The Fox and The Hare
The Wire
Located along the Coxsackie riverfront, The Wire brings elevated, industrial luxury in their restored 19-century foundry complex. The main ballroom still maintains its original vaulted beam ceilings, floor-to-ceiling windows, and concrete floors, but with the addition of radiant floor heating. The space is ideal for grand-scale weddings, fitting 375 seated guests with additional outdoor space on their peaceful six-acre riverside lawn. The site also offers an acclaimed rooftop restaurant and bar, in addition to a full-service spa with a menu of bodywork and facial services in addition to yoga and pilates classes.
60 South River Street, Coxsackie
The Roundhouse
The Roundhouse has become known as an institution in Beacon, one of the city’s first factories restored after years of disrepair, becoming a beloved hotel, restaurant, and event space alongside the Fishkill Creek and a rushing waterfall. The Roundhouse offers stunning interior spaces that feel luxurious without being over the top, contemporary yet warm and inviting. The main ballroom, which fits 200 guests, includes views of the waterfall through tall windows flanked by elegant curtains and surrounded by rustic brick walls. Outside, a grassy lawn with a bluestone path is ideal for intimate ceremonies, and a separate atrium offers space for an interior cocktail hour before bringing guests into the impressive main hall. An overnight stay on the premises promises to be a treat for any guest, with luxury amenities and a 24-hour front desk.
2 East Main Street, Beacon
Ambos, the recently opened restaurant at Pocketbook Hudson.
Photo by Adrian Gaut
Pocketbook Hudson
The recently opened Pocketbook Hudson, aptly named as its building is a restored 1885 pocketbook mill and factory, offers multiple services ideal for on-site weddings: a hotel, bathhouse, open-fire restaurant, and more, with attention to detail in every corner. When it comes to the main event, Pocketbook’s Gathering Hall features a striking vaulted 30-foot ceiling and grand-scale factory windows. “The walls are historic distressed brick with wonderful patina, so it’s an elegant space to celebrate with minimal intervention, yet there’s infinite possibility for design and decor based on a couple’s creative vision,” says co-founder Sean Roland. “The Gathering Hall opens out to a large, landscaped courtyard and patio, which can be tented to allow for a graceful flow of guests from ceremony to reception to dinner.” Even the boiler room has been converted into a club space, perfect for microweddings, pre-wedding parties, or late-night celebrations. “Guests can descend a grand atrium staircase to Ether, our nightclub set in the historic boiler room,” he says. “The club is complete with a high-fidelity sound system, cork dance floor, and fully programmable lighting system so guests can create the perfect vibe for their celebration.”
549 Washington Street, Hudson
This article appears in January 2026.
