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
24 reviews
Hidden Gem
Look up hidden gem in the dictionary and you will find The Sanctuary. Hosted a baby shower for my brother and his girlfriend, and I can’t say enough about how amazing the experience was. From start to finish, Alfonso was incredibly helpful, making the entire planning process seamless. On the day of the event, Kat and the staff were fantastic. Can’t beat immaculate views, great ambiance and good food and drinks. 10/10 recommend booking for your next special event, I promise you won’t be disappointed.
Best Day of my Life
My fiancée and I loved the space since we first walked in, and after finishing the tour we could envision our big day happening at The Sanctuary. Amelia was great since the very beginning and even shared with us a detailed proposal catered to our guest count previous to us touring the venue. We had an amazing experience thought the planning process, and didn't have to be dealing with a ton of different vendors since they offer catering, and our package came with DJ and wedding cake included. Their team was always responsive to all of our questions during the planning process, and our day went really well. We had the ceremony offsite and our cocktail hour was amazing. The food during our reception was more delicious than during the tasting and drinks were flowing all night long. All of our guests had a great time at the party, and I truly can say that I had the most magical wedding day at The Sanctuary.
Truly Unforgettable Fall Wedding Experience
From the moment we booked The Sanctuary RI, Alfonso and his team were there to guide us through the planning process with quick, clear, and dependable communication. Their attention to detail and amazing execution, transformed our wedding day into an unforgettable experience. Alfonso and his staff stepped in to help when some of our decor went missing, and the delicious food, well-made drinks, and incredible hospitality made our special day truly magical. We are so grateful to The Sanctuary RI for helping make our wedding dreams a reality. Simply 10/10, I could not recommend this venue enough!!
The most magical day of my life!
The Sanctuary on Roosevelt Island provided the dreamiest backdrop for our wedding last month! Their entire team went above and beyond for us on our big day. Our friends and family raved about the location, the ambiance, the food, the service. About an hour before our ceremony started, it began to pour outside- and we were meant to have an outdoor ceremony! My husband and I sat in our vintage taxi parked out front of the venue, and watched The Sanctuary staff run around in the torrential downpour to save our ceremony and move everything indoors- and the fact that the rain only put us about 15 minutes behind the original schedule?! I’m still not sure how they managed it. Would also like to send a special shout out to Amelia, who more recently joined the Sanctuary team as event coordinator- she was not part of the team when we first signed out contract, but she proved to be an invaluable resource to us on the day of the wedding. She is a fabulous addition! Alfonso gave us our first tour of the venue that made us fall in love with the space. Frank was so patient and kind and answered all of our questions- and even helped us accommodate a last minute addition guest who was originally too ill to attend our wedding but who luckily recovered well enough to be able to come. Thank you again to the Sanctuary team from the bottom of our hearts for helping make our wedding the most magical and special day of our life!
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