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Morocan themed cocktail party complete with everything except camels (but you can rent them too!)

Prepare yourself for an exotic evening of Moroccan-themed food, drink and entertainment. This package provides authentic Moroccan decor, music, food, and dance, all enclosed within the brick and steel "post industrial" walls of The Foundry, site of a painstakingly restored metal smelting plant, complete with catwalks and brick chimneys.

Venue - The Foundry

The Foundry is a 19th Century building that housed The Albra Metal Foundry (their logo is still visible on the corner of the building at 9th Street and 43rd Avenue). By 1906, it was one of several steel foundries in the Long Island City area that catered to the needs of New York City's ri...

The Foundry is a 19th Century building that housed The Albra Metal Foundry (their logo is still visible on the corner of the building at 9th Street and 43rd Avenue). By 1906, it was one of several steel foundries in the Long Island City area that catered to the needs of New York City's riverfront manufacturers. By the 1970's The Foundry was essentially an abandoned space, housing defunct vehicles and a mountain of debris.

In 1980, the Du Val family purchased the property. They restored and renovated the space to reflect its original industrial character, and began hosting events in 2001. It is the only foundry in the area still standing today.

Rated #1 place in NYC to get married by About.com/weddings http://weddings.about.com/od/weddinglocations/ss/NYCLocations.htm

NYMAG.com Review:

Industrial Hideaway:
The Foundry
A large part of this restored 1906 foundry’s appeal lies in its industrial yet romantic aura. Couples can have their wedding inside or in the spacious courtyard; both can fit as many as 200 guests. A landscape nursery next door provides the plants that dot the courtyard, so you can save on décor. “Every time I go there, they have the most beautiful greenery out,” says Lee. A rooftop terrace can be used for cocktails or small events (up to 80 people)

Catering - Nova Catering

Since 1998 we 've been bringing the culinary expertise, personalized service and the renowned reputation of chef-owner Christophe Barbier to your next special occasion. Whether you are planning a formal dinner party, casual get together, a corporate luncheon, a cocktail reception or a sit down wedding, NOVA CATERING   EVENTS can handle all of the particulars to ensure that your next engagement will be truly distinctive and memorable.

Much of our success can be attributed to the fact that it is ‘deliciously different’. Both vibrant and dynamic, the company has a well-deserved reputation for being innovative as well as exceptional. We create and present the finest quality food – food that is not only exquisite to taste, but also fabulous to look at. But we don't just cook; we transform your event into a flawless food occasion, regardless of its size with seasonal menu portfolios that use only the finest, freshest, and often organic, produce, and horsd'oeuvres that are simply works of art.

From http://www.weddingwire.com/ "We recently worked with Chris and his team for our wedding in NYC. We had previously worked with him for a business event - so it was an easy decision when we had to select our wedding caterer.

Firstly, Chris was fantastic when we were planning our menu and his guidance and suggestions were second to none. On the evening, the food was exquisitely presented and we have been receiving compliments from all of our guests on the menu we selected and the taste of the food - many have said it was the best wedding food they have ever had. We would highly recommend working with Chris. He is also very reasonable cost wise particularly in the NYC market."

Hannah Wedding: 03/26/2011

Decor, Floral, Lighting - JMVisuals

We translate your objectives and vision, creating memorable and unique milestones and celebrations. JM Visuals offers planning, designing and production services, including vendor management and event logistics. Our events include corporate, private parties and weddings.

Photographer - Jennifer MacFarlane

A magazine photographer with a specialty in editorial portraiture, MacFarlane describes her aesthetic as “stylish, hip, creative, and fun.” Her candid photos always evoke the spirit and mood of the day, with even posed shots appearing spontaneous. She prides herself on having a well-trained eye for natural light and composition.

Her work has been featured in Lela Wedding Blog

DJ/Dancers - dj derajja

 dj derajja – An ethnic, contemporary, fusion dj:  Always at the forefront of the new music frontier, dj Derajja has a deep love for the vibrant music of the Middle East, India, and North Africa. Netherlands born Anthony Derajja is of Indonesian extraction, and is one of New York's favorite World Music DJs, specializing in Arabic Music from Saudi Arabia & Egypt, Debka from Lebanon, Syria, Palestine & Jordan; Egyptian pop music, as well as classic folkloric from many of the Middle Eastern countries. Derajja works in New York city, spinning and producing events at NYC nightclubs - Layaly, Taj Lounge, Shimmy on the Hudson, Providence, Katra Lounge, Star Lounge Chelsea, and more. A specialty of a  Derajja mix is usually Sha'abi from North Africa, as well as Rai and Algerian pop, mixed with Indian Bhangra & Bellydance Music.  A musician/composer and multimedia artist in his own right, Derajja has written soundtracks for independent film and video; produced, performed and recorded with the avant-garde Jazz fusion ensemble "Aster Ton Pente" and "Black Sun"; and developed music and sound for dance and performance companies performing at La Mama Theatre, Red Hook Performance Space, Kampo Cultural Center, Experimental Intermedia, and PS122 performance space. Derajja works as a sound designer and dj with Dance Companies and Middle Eastern dance artists including: The Dalia Carella Dance Collective, Egyptian Academy of Oriental Dance, Nubian Moondaughters, Tahya Healing Arts, Darshan Nomadica, Maya de Silva & Flamenco Revolucion, and many more.

derajja spins an eclectic mix of Arabic, Indian, South American, North African and Flamenco music. He says about dj mixing, "When all the elements of a mix are rough and mixed up and still pulled apart somehow, separate and respected, and NOT smoothed over and watered down under the weight of some 4/4 beat - but STRONGER in the identify of each beautiful music & rhythm ... it is in this, the differences, that make us whole and better and more individual.  I hope you like the music I am spinning ~ the amazing music these artists make."

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