Wedding Photographers & Videographers at N. 4th Penn House, Newark

Downtown Newark is right outside the door for a wedding at N. 4th Penn House, a modern-industrial space the owners call a blank slate. For your photographer and videographer, that means clean lines and a room you can style however you like, with the downtown streets just outside for wedding photos.

The venue holds up to 100 guests, a good size for an intimate wedding reception, and your wedding day is booked as a full Saturday from 11 AM to 11 PM, so there's time to set up, celebrate and pack up without rushing. Downstairs, a dark, cozy lounge inspired by speakeasies makes a moody spot for an evening portrait or a quiet moment on film. Ask the owners whether your wedding ceremony can be held in the space too, and about the rooftop patio they're planning.

You bring your own food or hire a caterer, and the rental includes a refrigerator and prep area. Most events need a licensed and insured bartender, though small events may self-serve. Parking is free: five spots in front on North 4th Street, street parking on Main and Fourth, and 28 spots in the City Building lot across the street on weekends and weekday evenings. Skip the private lot north of the venue by the barber shop. A small room keeps everyone close, which helps your videographer catch every reaction during the toasts.

• Contact the venue to check Saturday dates and tour.
• Plan downtown wedding photos with your photographer before the reception.
• Ask about photo and video guidelines and whether a ceremony fits the space.

A little about N. 4th Penn House

N. 4th Penn House is the owners' dream project in the middle of downtown Newark. The downstairs lounge was an empty basement until it was recently furnished.