Tucked in the DUMBO neighborhood of Brooklyn, ReBar is the kind of venue that attracts couples who think differently about what a wedding should feel like. Industrial in structure yet warm in atmosphere, the space features exposed brick, high ceilings, and a flexible layout that accommodates everything from seated dinners to free-form cocktail receptions. It has a distinct character that more traditional ballrooms simply cannot replicate.
For couples drawn to Brooklyn’s creative energy, ReBar offers something rare: a setting that feels personal and lived-in rather than staged. The venue draws out a particular kind of guest behavior; people loosen up faster, conversations go deeper, and the dance floor tends to take on a life of its own.
ReBar’s open layout and industrial acoustics call for a thoughtful sound approach. Speaker placement matters significantly in a room with hard surfaces and high ceilings, and a free-form reception format, where there is no fixed program keeping guests anchored to their seats, requires a DJ who can read the room continuously and adjust in real time.
For Candice and Matt’s celebration, the setup was designed to support an evening without a rigid timeline. No formal dinner service, no prescribed sequence of events. Just great music, an engaged crowd, and enough flexibility to let the night develop organically which, as it turned out, it absolutely did.
Featured Wedding: Candice & Matt
From the very first planning meeting, it was clear that Candice and Matt were not interested in a conventional reception. Their vision was a free-form cocktail party: no assigned seating, no structured program, just an open celebration where guests could move, mingle, and dance on their own terms.
Their playlist brief was equally distinctive. Musical tastes that ranged from indie rock to country, the Sister Act soundtrack, and in honor of the groom’s last name, any song with the word “Power” in the title. Specific, eclectic, and completely intentional. The kind of brief that makes for a genuinely memorable set.
The Reception
The evening unfolded exactly as Candice and Matt had envisioned, and then some. Guests sang along to songs they loved and danced through genres they might never have expected to share a dance floor. The free-form format worked in everyone’s favor without assigned seats pulling people back, the energy stayed consistent from the first song to the last.
The room had the relaxed spontaneity that Brooklyn celebrations tend to produce at their best.
The Moment That Defined the Night
When the scheduled end of the reception arrived, something unexpected happened. Rather than winding down, Candice and Matt took the microphone, thanked their guests with genuine warmth, and then started a chant.
“One more hour. One more hour.”
The room picked it up immediately. One more hour they received. The celebration ran well past midnight, and Taiga did not get home until 4AM. A fact that remains one of the more memorable footnotes of an already remarkable night.
A Few Details Worth Noting
Candice arrived at the reception with a pair of sneakers ready to swap in once the dancing started. It is, without question, the most practical and underrated wedding decision a bride can make. If the goal is to actually dance all night, comfortable footwear is not optional.
And for those who may recognize Candice from somewhere: she is a professional model whose work has appeared regularly in publications including Vogue Italia and W Magazine. On the night of her wedding, though, she was simply someone who wanted great music, great company, and the freedom to dance until the early hours of the morning.
Photos by Jessica Lavoie
Final Thoughts & Book Your Brooklyn Wedding DJ
Candice and Matt’s reception is a reminder that the most memorable weddings are rarely the most formal ones. They are the ones where the couple’s personality is present in every detail. The venue, the format, the music, and the moments no one planned for.
ReBar is a venue that invites that kind of celebration. Couples who bring a clear sense of who they are to their planning process will find that the space, and the right entertainment, will meet them there.
If you are planning a Brooklyn wedding and want a reception that reflects your taste rather than a template, we would love to be part of it. Connect with a wedding DJ who will build your night around the music and energy that matters to you.
