Ascension Brooklyn

Select services venue

The venue will provide the space, plus a few extras.

Full wedding (ceremony and reception) pricing

Starting at $5,000

Guest capacity

Up to 150 seated guests

About this venue

Welcome to Church of the Ascension, a beautifully renovated Gothic Revival style church located in Greenpoint, Brooklyn. Built in 1866, our recently updated sanctuary offers an exceptional venue for your special day. With its stunning architecture and proximity to Manhattan, Church of the Ascension provides an enchanting backdrop for your event. The sanctuary spans 3,000 square feet and has been meticulously restored to blend elegant original details with modern updates. The soaring ceiling, blond hardwood floors, and exposed original stone walls add a touch of timeless beauty to the space. The open floor plan allows for versatility in planning. Our venue is fully equipped with air conditioning, WiFi,a professional catering kitchen and handicap accessibility. At the Church of the Ascension, we are dedicated to providing a remarkable setting for your special day. Contact us today to learn more about renting our space and let us help you bring your vision to life.

Seated guest capacity

1-150

Venue type

Ballrooms, Banquet Halls
Urban Locations

Venue setting

Indoor

127 Kent St, Brooklyn, NY 11222

Our event spaces

The Sanctuary

An open and inclusive community nestled in the heart of Greenpoint, Brooklyn, Ascension Church embodies both historical charm and modern acceptance.

A Greenpoint sanctuary, Church of the Ascension offers a remarkable setting for your big event. 3,000 ft. of flexible space with an updated interior, professional kitchen and handicap accessibility.

Guest capacity

Up to 150 Seated

1-200 Standing

Ideal for

Wedding ceremony, Wedding reception, Rehearsal dinner, Wedding shower, Welcome party, Farewell brunch, Couples luncheon, Cocktail hour, Engagement party, Elopement, Other

Guests often feel this space is

“Relaxed”

Included in this room:

- Chairs -Flexible light controls -Updated sound system for your playlists and your guests -Air conditioning -WiFi

The Sanctuary

An open and inclusive community nestled in the heart of Greenpoint, Brooklyn, Ascension Church embodies both historical charm and modern acceptance.

A Greenpoint sanctuary, Church of the Ascension offers a remarkable setting for your big event. 3,000 ft. of flexible space with an updated interior, professional kitchen and handicap accessibility.

Guest capacity

Up to 150 Seated

1-200 Standing

Ideal for

Wedding ceremony, Wedding reception, Rehearsal dinner, Wedding shower, Welcome party, Farewell brunch, Couples luncheon, Cocktail hour, Engagement party, Elopement, Other

Guests often feel this space is

“Relaxed”

Included in this room:

- Chairs -Flexible light controls -Updated sound system for your playlists and your guests -Air conditioning -WiFi

Available services that can be provided by Ascension Brooklyn

Services & amenities

Clean up
Dance floor
Dressing room / Bridal Suite
Event coordinator
Event rentals
Event staff
Wheelchair accessible
Wifi

Transportation & access

Self parking - free
Self parking - paid
Valet - paid
Wheelchair accessible

Reviews

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The Church of the Ascension, Brooklyn, New York
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•PRIME Fine C.•Jan 13
Ascension Brooklyn was an excellent wedding venue for our client's special day. Lauren, the venue manager was very communicative, open and honest throughout the planning process. The venue itself is beautiful, with a nice kitchen that made catering easy. Lauren was on top of everything which greatly helped us give our couple a perfect wedding. We highly recommend Ascension Brooklyn to any couple looking for a gorgeous, well-run wedding venue.
Response from vendor•Jan 15, 2025
It was such a pleasure working with PRIME FINE Catering and we can't wait to work with you again! Delicious food, great service and supremely organized! Thank you!
An Unforgettable Experience
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•Naomi & M.•Dec 31, 2024
We are so grateful to Church of the Ascension for allowing us to have our wedding ceremony and our reception. When we first saw the place, we fell in love. The space is absolutely beautiful with many amenities. Our goal was to have an intimate wedding with a luncheon to follow and everything turned out perfect. Our family was star struck over the beauty of the church itself and we couldn’t have picked a better place. There is so much potential in this space in terms of decoration (in which minimal is required). The church itself does have things available if you need them such as chairs, tables and some decorative glasses. We used the chairs available at the venue to maintain the aesthetic and they even provided some glasses when a few of ours broke! Overall this experience was a 10/10 and I would choose church of ascension again and again if I had a choice. The place is beautiful, affordable, everyone is extremely hospitable and they want the best for you. Lauren was helpful from the very beginning. She answered all our questions and checked in throughout the planning process to see if we needed any help. She was always available and had no problem communicating/working with our caterer, florist, and photographer. She has such a sweet soul and truly wants you to have the best. She was very accommodating for our rehearsal and was even helpful during the wedding itself! God bless you Lauren! Thank you for helping us have the wedding of our dreams.
Response from vendor•Jan 15, 2025
Thank you Naomi and Mario! We loved working with you and your family. Your wedding was beautiful and your ceremony and reception was filled with the love of you and your family! We appreciate that you chose Ascension for your big day.
Beautiful and Intimate
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•David + D.•Oct 16, 2024
Ascension Brooklyn was a great venue for our wedding day! From the moment we first reached out, their team was prompt, positive, and helpful throughout the entire planning process. The interior of the venue is beautiful, with a cozy and romantic feel. We were very grateful that they allowed us to visit the space numerous times before the big day, and even let us drop off many of our wedding items the day before the event. This level of flexibility and customer service truly made planning easier. We would highly recommend Ascension Brooklyn to any couple looking for a stunning, intimate, and stress-free wedding venue.
Response from vendor•Oct 17, 2024
Thank you Danni & David! You both were wonderful to work with and the whole experience showed how a wedding can be full of both families cultures and you both were so thoughtful to everyone involved!
Magical wedding venue
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•Claire L.•Sep 7, 2024
We cannot speak highly enough of our experience getting married at Church of the Ascension. As a queer couple, we had a vision in mind for a not-strictly-by-the-book, yet still spiritual and sacred wedding ceremony. Lauren and Rev. Merz supported us every step along the way with excellent suggestions, flexibility, and a strong attention to detail. They went above and beyond to be there for us. Our guests still talk about how beautiful, welcoming, serene and sacred the church felt - the space is truly one of a kind. Truly a very special place to have your wedding!