Ballroom at the Ben - Finley Catering Reviews
Reviews
4.9 out of 5 rating
4.9 out of 5 rating
122 Reviews
97% recommend it
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Alex Sent on 11/05/2023
Do yourself a favor and book yourself a wedding at BATB
Finley was absolutely UNREAL! My husband and I cannot say enough good things. We looked at about 20 wedding venues and could not be happier with our decision to book with Finley. From start to finish, they exceeded all our expectations. The food was not only delicious but served piping hot, which is no small feat for a large event. The cocktail hour was unlike anything we've ever seen; our guests were blown away by the quality and creativity of the offerings. My husband and I always had a drink in our hand, thanks to the fantastic service.
Brooke, Ott, and the wait staff were the real stars of the show. They ensured our reception went off without a hitch, making us feel like the most important people in the room. A guest with significant restaurant experience told us they had never seen a wedding reception executed this perfectly. Multiple times we were told that the reception was over the top! If you want your wedding to be a culinary and service masterpiece, Finley is the way to go! -
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Amanda F. Sent on 07/06/2023We LOVED everything about Ballroom at the Ben!!
Amazing wedding! We worked with Brooke and Ott! They were so fun and everyone! Brooke helped to bustle my dress and the venue makes planning so easy! Everyone tells us how much fun they had including our band! They had the ceremony there and even allowed our dog! Book them! -
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Mike S. Sent on 08/03/2023Stampone/Minniti Wedding 6/10/23
There was never a doubt that my wife and I were going to book Finley. The debate was always which of their venues to choose! We ultimately went with the Ballroom at the Ben and couldn’t have been happier. Michelle Finley was our main point of contact throughout the wedding planning process while Ott Ricci was our Maître D’ day of wedding. They were an absolute joy to work with. The food (WOW), the detail, the staff, and the ambiance was just perfect. We knew we would have nothing to worry about. Having an 11+ year background in the wedding industry, I’ve seen it all. The good, the bad, and the ugly. But every time I’ve been lucky enough to work with the Finley family, that’s exactly how they treat you. Like family. And it was no different being on the other side this time.
Thank you so much for giving us the wedding of our dreams.
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Sarah T. Sent on 06/23/2022Amazing venue- top notch experience!
Finley catering was an absolute pleasure to work with and Ballroom at the Ben was a fantastic venue. We received soo many compliments from all of our guests how amazing the food was, how beautiful the space was, the top notch service and how they never had to wait on line for drinks. Ott was on top of everything and Emily was an absolute pleasure to work with. Would highly recommend using Finley- they run events flawlessly!!! -
Kaitlyn Sent on 12/27/2021
Finley made my dream wedding a reality
I truly don't know where to start. 12/11/21 was so much more than a dream come true. Everything from start to finish was just pure magic and truly the best day of our lives.
I cannot express enough how amazing Michelle and the entire staff were throughout this entire process. Myself and several family members have several food allergies, and Michelle was considerate, responsive and proactive with planning and executing our menu. Everything was delicious and ran so smoothly the day of our wedding. It was so reassuring and wonderful to know I didn't have to worry about this on top of the other stressors that come with wedding planning.
Additionally, I have to give major compliments to Ott, Barbara, the bartenders and the waitstaff. Ott and Barbara were amazing, both for my husband and I, and our families as they tended to all of us the entire night. My family members were never without a drink, and they were able to TRULY enjoy themselves the entire night. Mine and Tim's parents could not say enough nice things about your team. The waitstaff were all incredibly friendly, fast, and efficient with serving and clearing plates throughout the night. The bartenders did a wonderful job of keeping the drinks flowing (appropriately and responsibly!) and kept the line moving as our guests continued towards each bar. Everyone was just so happy and it was because the night just went so smoothly.
I literally cry happy tears every time I think back to our wedding day, especially when I look at photos and videos that we continue to receive. Overall, everyone and I mean EVERYONE was stunned by the venue, impressed by the food, shocked by the quality of the service, and had a wonderful time - all thanks to you. You really made our dream wedding a reality and I am forever grateful. I am thrilled to recommend Finley with the highest regards. -
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Arissa G. Sent on 09/26/2021Amazing venue and highest level of service!
We had our wedding at Ballroom at the Ben in August 2021 and it was amazing. Aside from the venue itself being gorgeous, the service was the best part. From booking our wedding, our coordinator Emily was extremely helpful in guiding us through the planning process and answering (a lot) of my questions. Ott, our maître d', was spectacular and made sure everything went off without a hitch the night of the wedding. And finally, our head waitress Barbara made sure me, my husband, and our parents were taken care of all night - we never went without a full drink in our hands! Finally, the food and drinks are what made the wedding so memorable to our guests. We have received so many compliments on how delicious all of the food was from cocktail hour through dessert! It is the best venue in the area!! -
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Michael A. Sent on 06/30/2021Amazing wedding!
Thank you to Maitre d for the BEST wedding ever!!!!!!
Good morning Ott,
I don't know where to begin. The only way to be successful in this business is to surround yourself with GREAT people. Mr. and Mrs. Finley can check that one off their list. Words can not even begin to express our gratitude for YOU making our day so special. It was truly one of the BEST days of our lives. The last thing I said to you at our final meeting prior to the wedding was "I want everything perfect" It was a perfect, incredible, amazing day that will leave us with unforgettable memories. If we had to do this again, there is absolutely NOTHING we would change. The table setups, cocktail hour food and service, dinner food and service, bartenders, band, and most importantly YOU were all amazing!! You made me feel like my best friend was overseeing the wedding. You were with me every phase of the wedding (nice touch bringing me the sea bass). We were blessed to have you as the man in charge of our very special day!! -
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Alanna B. Sent on 06/01/2021
Best night
We worked with Michelle at Finley and can’t say enough amazing things about her. Due to everything that happened this year we ended up having to postpone our wedding. Michelle made the process so easy. Wedding planning was not easy during this time, but Michelle helped us stay positive and excited about our upcoming wedding. On the day of the wedding her and the rest of the entire staff went above and beyond for not only my husband and I, but for every single one of our guests. From the food to the drinks to the service was perfection. I can’t thank everyone at Finley enough for hosting such a perfect night for us!! They are the best!!! -
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Diane A. Sent on 01/18/2020Above and Beyond
If you are looking for a dream wedding where you are the Belle of the Ball and your groom is Prince Charming then this is your ballroom. From start to finish it's what dreams are made of and you get to star in it! My son and "daughter" were married here last Friday. Every element of care was handled for us. The food was delicious, the lighting, the dance floor, the bridal suite, cocktail hour and so much more were all superb. Don't delay, make an appointment today and see for yourself. -
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Annie M. Sent on 11/19/2019Definitely Choose Finley Catering!!!
Finley Catering at the Ballroom at the Ben exceeded all of our expectations. We had the absolutely perfect wedding day thanks to them. We worked with Stacey from the beginning who is so nice and enthusiastic and makes you super excited for your big day! She had amazing recommendations as well that made our wedding truly incredible. Ott is also a dream come true. He makes you feel so incredibly special, you will feel like a famous person. Ott and the bridal suite attendant Barbara took AMAZING care of us. Everything runs flawlessly with Finley, you will not have to worry about a single thing. They are true professionals in this industry, extremely nice and personable and easy to work with, and of course the food is out of this world. We received so many compliments about the quality of the food (that is VERY plentiful!). Our guests were so impressed by both the cocktail hour, dinner, and the exquisite dessert room! Finley takes care of everything, you will be so happy you went with them! Our wedding day was a true dream come true. -
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Kayla C. Sent on 09/06/2019Amazing Venue and Staff!
I would highly recommend the Ballroom at the Ben! We worked with Emily and she was amazing! She was extremely helpful and supportive throughout the process. She was always available to answer questions and responded to emails extremely quickly. She made the planning process a breeze and was a joy to work with! Ott was also incredible to work with. He was extremely organized and made the week before stress free. He took care of me and family the day of and made sure we had everything we need. My parents couldn’t speak highly enough of him.
The venue itself was incredible as well. My guests raved about the food, especially at cocktail hour. Many people said they have never been at a better cocktail hour. The venue itself is beautiful and the extra additions the Ben provides makes it truly a wedding to remember. The staff was all friendly, helpful, and professional. What you get at the Ben for the price is well worth it. I truly feel like every penny I spent was worth it and went to good use. I can’t recommend the Ben and Finley Catering enough, they made my wedding unforgettable.
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Lindsey Sent on 06/10/2019
Perfect Wedding
My husband, daughter, and her fiance looked at nine venues and none compared in beauty, menu choices, space flexibility and professionalism. We first met with Stacy, who is so pleasant and knowledgable. Once we went to contract, she guided us through menu options - which were so plentiful, seating layouts, and all of the amenities. Then, she worked seamlessly with our wedding planner. A month prior, we met with Ott, who's role is everything: the logistics of the entire event flow through him and he doesn't stop for one second. From the coordinator, catering director, lighting designer, ceremony coordinator, go-to-guy for every vendor and everything else. Just call him the most efficient general contractor you will ever meet. In the middle of it all, he stopped to make sure that my husband and I tasted everything, special culinary requests were attended to, and the bride and groom were taken care of. Just thinking about how much he handled still makes my head spin. Now about the food: it was nothing short of divine. The cocktail hour included perfectly prepared lobster tails, lamb chops, oysters and even vegan selections. Chilean Sea Bass (just one of the main course options) was the best I've ever tasted. Our friends and family have very high standards, and everyone told us that three was absolutely nothing we could have done to make the evening more perfect. Thank you, Ott, Stacy and Finely! -
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Katie Sent on 05/08/2019
Fantastic Experience!
The staff at Ballroom at the Ben made my daughter's wedding the event of a lifetime. Their professionalism and graciousness was superb! Every one of my guests raved about the cocktail hour, the dessert room and the main course. The food was delicious and arrived promptly and hot! I highly recommend the Ballroom at the Ben and give it 5 out of 5 stars! I was so happy we selected this venue for the wedding of her dreams! -
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Nicolette Sent on 04/14/2019Ballroom at the Ben and Finley catering is truly top notch
Having our wedding at Ballroom at the Ben was the best decision ever. It was honestly perfect. Working with Michelle and her team was such a blessing and being able to have Finley Catering do our wedding was just a dream come true. They were always there for every question, every concern, and truly made planning the wedding EASY. Their business is truly top notch and all around class. It was truly the best night of my life and better then anything I could have ever imagined. I feel like I was treated like royalty that night. The cocktail hour food and the main course is something that is still being talked about by our family and friends three weeks later. Our family and friends are still calling us weeks later to talk about how amazing the night was and to say it is the best wedding they have EVER been to. -
Andrea Sent on 09/08/2018Choosing Ballroom at the Ben for our wedding reception was the best decision my husband and I could have made during our planning process. From the very beginning, we were extremely well taken care of. We worked with Michelle Finley and she was professional, knowledgeable, and honest. She was extremely responsive and answered all of our questions clearly and in a timely manner.
The room is exquisite and our guests were all in awe from the start. The cocktail hour food was over the top and the dinner was fantastic. We received so many compliments on the food (especially the filet) and also on the level of service. Ott was our mâitre d’ and he was amazing. He took a lot of time with us for our final run-through to make sure we knew how everything would work. The night of the wedding, he checked in on us and our families to make sure that we had everything we wanted.
Finley Catering and Ballroom at the Ben live up to all the incredible things you’ve heard. I promise that they will exceed your expectations! They are the best! -
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Elizabeth Sent on 03/06/2018My husband and I had the absolute best day ever! We have gotten so many compliments on how incredible the venue was, how tasty (and plentiful) the food was, how people had too many drinks because it was just so fun, and how great the staff was. We've even gotten a lot of "it was the best wedding I've ever been to" compliments! The bridal suite attendants and maître d' were just so accommodating and easy to work with. Everything that I wanted set up was done beautifully, even better than I imagined. I really can't say enough great things about how awesome the Ballroom at the Ben and Finley Catering made our day! Finley catering is one of a kind and you will not be disappointed!
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