We want to share every detail we can about MBC, because every moment matters and we want others to know just how unbelievable this venue is. Deyna, the venue coordinator, is equall...y as exceptional.
From our first meeting, we loved the character of the space, and loved that it was "different" from a typical wedding venue. If you like hardwood flooring, exposed brick, and beautiful lighting on the ceilings (first caught my eye, and they delivered) this venue is for you. Manayunk is so quaint and beautiful (with many amazing photo spots built in!) and we had so much fun during our trips to the venue simply because of that. There are quite a few convenient hotels within 10 minutes away, and a hair salon directly next to the venue (which Deyna recommended, and we used!)
It is also a restaurant, and our guests raved about the food all night. The chef is literally a master of his craft. We are currently begging Deyna to add one of the dishes to the restaurant menu. They were incredible with our guests' dietary restrictions and took them very seriously. Regarding alcohol, it is a brewery but has a full bar with beer on tap.
We simply do not know where to begin with how incredible Deyna is. My dad has been a wedding photographer for over 30 years, and has worked with many MANY coordinators. Deyna is literally the best (he said it). She is kind, passionate, funny, knowledgeable, witty, COOL, helpful, HONEST, and has a solution every. Single. Time. She is a problem solver if I've ever seen one. She makes you feel like nothing will go wrong, and with her helping you, it literally won't. She is such a special person.
The day of-- my day began in the bridal suite, which is very spacious, welcoming, and beautiful. In walking distance, couples portraits began with very cool photos on the railroad tracks and there is a ton of greenery/awesome photo ops right around the venue. We had our ketubah signing in the bridal suite as well, which became a holding area of sorts/a place for everyone (and their stuff) to relax etc.
MBC's staff is friendly, skilled, and freaking on it. This venue is incredible at what they do and so organized without seeming calculated or like we were "just another wedding." The setup, from start to finish, is so well designed for a wedding and creates the perfect template to make the wedding of your dreams. You can make it your own, and they will guide you every single step of the way. We have endless gratitude for this venue, and because it is a restaurant, we will come back for special occasions/anniversaries for years to come. It was worth every single penny (I promise).