The Bordone LIC Reviews

The Bordone is an absolutely STUNNING venue in the heart of NYC. The views of the Queensboro bridge and the Manhattan skyline are unmatched, and I loved the fact that it was located in Long Island City - close to great restaurants for Friday/Sunday events and nice hotels within walking distance. Mary was also super responsive over email, and Hector was incredible during the day of our wedding! Overall, people were coming up to us during our wedding telling us that we had chosen the best venue ever. We would definitely choose the Bordone again!

The Bordone LIC was the perfect venue for our Fall wedding! Many of our guests were from out of town and were completely blown away by the views of the skyline. The terrace provides plenty of space for a large ceremony and the indoor space was exactly what we were looking for to be able to create our own wedding look! The blank space allowed us to really make our vision turn into reality. Kimberly was so helpful throughout the planning process, and her and Hector helped make sure everything went smoothly the day of as well. We loved everything about our wedding at the Bordone and would recommend the venue to anyone planning a personalized and magical wedding!

The Bordone was one of the only venues we considered, and as soon as we discovered it, we knew it was the one. From transparent pricing and flexibility around almost all vendors, to Kimberly's responsive and friendly attitude in working with us from start to finish, The Bordone was a great place to host our wedding. Our guests were dazzled by the views of the city skyline from the terrace and the city lights all around once dark fell. We also loved being able to use the upper terrace for some pre-wedding photos with our bridal party and got some truly special shots of the Queensboro Bridge, which holds special significance for us. One of the features of this space is that it's a blank canvas, but the kitchen came with a number of amenities that saved us money, and overall we found that this allowed us to control our costs and decide where to splurge versus save.

We were very lucky to have our multi-day fusion Bangladeshi Hindu- Italian American wedding at the Bordone in April 2021. The Bordone being basically a white canvas helped us transform the place into 2 completely different vibes and it was a wedding dream come true! How could you not love the unobstructed view of the skyline as the backdrop for your wedding ceremonies! With a blank canvas also comes a lot of work since multiple vendors need to come together to put together your vision- the team at the Bordone (Mary and Kimberly) were so helpful, responsive and accommodating to everything that needed to be done to make our vision for the weekend come to life! There were so many questions and concerns that go into putting the wedding together and they were also so communicative. On the days of, Hector was the manager and he did a ton of work making sure all the vendors were able to load and unload, manning the elevator (they only have 1 but you can have a super elaborate wedding with it) and checking in with the vendors as well as us! I truly felt that the team here was invested in making our wedding amazing. Moreover, it was seamless to move my wedding from 2020 to this year. All of our vendors had a great time working with this venue and I highly recommend this space for any customized event that you want. Our wedding was highly customized and the venue fit everything we wanted. Also during COVID times it was super nice to have both an indoor and outdoor space to host our event in. Our wedding guests were in love with the venue and we are so so happy and lucky to be able to host our special days here!

The Bordone LIC is an amazing, modern venue with breathtaking views of the Manhattan skyline. The staff has always been friendly, super helpful, and incredibly responsive to all of our questions. We always felt in great hands with them for our wedding.
We would always choose to celebrate at The Bordone LIC and can only highly recommend it.

I loved The Bordone! Not only was it a stunning venue (those views cannot be beat!) but Jules, Mary, and James were a dream to work with. They were super responsive, let us explore the space multiple times, communicated with our wedding planner, and let us store our DIY decorations there the day before the wedding! I would rent the 5th floor again for an event and highly recommend the space to any engaged couple. The wedding was gorgeous!

I got married at the Bordone in October and I was so happy from start to finish. Jules was amazing. She was always available to answer my questions that I had and gave great advice and suggestions along the way. I miss her! I toured the venue a couple of times with vendors leading up to the wedding and it was always clean. The views from outside are stunning. Your guests will love taking photos out there. It’s perfect for an outdoor ceremony or an elegant dinner on a warm summer night. The space inside has windows wall to wall allowing you to have views of the city as well. It’s a great raw space allowing you to get creative and make the space your own for your special day. I love the Bordone and would 100% recommend!

We had searched for the perfect venue for a few months and once we met Jules at the Bordone we knew we found the right one! Venue is absolutely gorgeous and Jules and Mary are so accommodating and made our vision come to life. Thank you!!

Beautiful event space with an outstanding view of manhattan. Worth every penny. Also the event coordinators were so helpful and really met your needs. They provide you with a manager as well during your event. I don’t remember his name but he was so focused on his job and such a gentleman!
Highly recommend

When we first discovered The Bordone, we thought we were dreaming -- it didn't seem real! The space was big enough to host our 180+ guests (a rare find in NYC), the interior was exquisite and it had the most unbelievable view of Manhattan. We knew we had to book it. Once we did, the team at The Bordone was quick to help us prepare for a seamless event. They made planning a breeze and even coordinated a lot of the actual event. The wedding itself went off without a hitch and our guests have not stopped commenting on how incredible the space was. It isn't every day that they get to experience such a breathtaking view of Manhattan.

5 stars simply aren't enough for this incredible venue and team. Thank you Mary and Jules for making our wedding truly unforgettable!

The people who own and operate The Bordone are accommodating, creative, responsive and active in your planning process, and overall a joy to work with. They managed and coordinated with our vendors and caterers to make sure our day was beautiful and executed seamlessly. I can not say enough great things about this place.

If you're looking for a venue that screams "New York City", The Bordone is the one for you! It was the first venue we visited and we only had to visited a few more before we knew it was the one. Its breathtaking views of the Manhattan skyline are unparalleled and makes you feel like you're right up close. Everyone I worked with (Mary, Jules, Kimberly) were all fantastic. I had to postpone by a year due to the pandemic and my new date fell in peak season so I did have to pay extra but they honored the rate from 2020, which still saved me a lot of money. On the day of the wedding, everything went so smoothly with their help and I couldn't have been happier, dancing with friends with the sparkling city lights right outside. Keep in mind that The Bordone is a raw space - I had a very specific vision for my wedding so I was looking for a blank canvas that I could decorate to my taste and the Bordone fit that bill. However, with the stunning skyline as a backdrop, you don't even really need to do much to make it an unforgettable evening!

The place is beautiful. Very great place visually. A lot of linguistic need to be done. Attendant kept locking the elevator and my guest had to walk up the steps. I wanted to make a grand entrance and my guest were all passing me became I was in the stairwell. Parking is hard so have your guest arrive really early. Other than that the place is nice.