The English Manor Reviews

We got married at The English Manor on November 12 and I cannot say enough amazing things about them! Every detail was impeccable. We had Marlyn as our day-of coordinator and she hit every mark and surpassed them beyond any expectations and dreams. At our finalization meeting, we added on an extra 30 minutes on site prior to the ceremony, which ensured we would get all the pictures with immediate family and our bridal party prior to the ceremony. Our wedding ran so smooth and without a blip. The food was fantastic, the atmosphere was warm and welcoming, the cake (provided from Tinton Falls Pastry Chef) was delicious, and the service provided was absolute perfection. We are blessed beyond measure to have found our perfect wedding venue and will be looking back on our day for many, many years to come! THANK YOU ENGLISH MANOR!

Truly the charm of a New England home with modern professionalism. Guests still rave about the food and the venue itself and I can't think of a single moment that wasn't smoothly orchestrated or we weren't taken care of thanks to the whole staff and our maitre'd Troy.

Troy walked us through the day, setting a basic timeline and made sure every moment we wanted was there. He handled every aspect of that day from my arrival to when we picked up decorations. Troy answered all my questions and executed the things I said were important to me (pictures with family, making sure everyone was served cake, especially Grandma!) and even my added moment to dedicate my bouquet to my mom.

Wedding Wire asks for a flexibility rating - the English Manor is a wedding factory but it means they know what they're doing! I was grateful for direction to work with, they accommodated all my reasonable asks/change-ups and executed the whole day perfectly. If you're worried about curve balls, you're in good hands.

I recommended the English Manor to multiple recently engaged couples - was sad to hear it won't be available for most of 2025 due to renovations.

We could not have been more happy with our experience. From the minute we booked we felt so cared for. The maitre’d that led us through our initial tour no longer works at English Manor, but that was no issue whatsoever. Marlyn picked up like she had been with us from the very beginning. EVERY email was answered with ease IN THE MOST TIMELY OF FASHIONs, and all concerns (really more so questions) were addressed.

Our details meeting was so thorough and I went into our day feeling completely confident that my vision would come to life. IT DID AND THEN SOME. Again, I truly believe this was all because of Marlyn and Jen. I am Type A, so this was something I was very concerned about. From the minute we set foot on the venue property the morning of our wedding until the minute we left we were absolutely blown away. Marlyn and Jen were just so above and beyond anything we could have ever imagined. I would’ve had Marlyn at my wedding as a guest because I love her so much. I went through my day stress free without any type of professional coordinator (which was shocking for me!). marlyn handled absolutely every single detail and issue that arose. (Again, none of which were her fault lol.)

Marlyn walked around with me, carried my bouquet, made sure my phone got to my good friend to snap some photos, made sure I had a drink in my hand every minute I wanted it, and just thought of absolutely everything. She even SCRUBBED the dirt off my dress from the rain so it was perfect.

I cannot recommend this stunning venue enough! Although, a team is only as good as their players. so, more importantly, i cannot recommend marlyn enough. Our guests are still raving about the venue, scenery, food, and atmosphere.

We are so happy with our choice! And ILY MARLYN, SO MUCH. 🤍🥹✨

Just attended my first wedding at The English Manor. I found the grounds beautiful! Picture perfect for anyone wanting that garden feel. The venue is set up well from cocktails to the ballroom. Bridal suite is pretty for getting ready shots. As a wedding planner in my past life I understand how the behind the scenes work and I must say the staff is very attentive and on their game. Once thing I really thought was nice is that from the start of your planning and booking, you are working directly with the person who will actually manage your wedding on the day of. The couple worked with Troy from the beginning of their journey and he really was able to know the couple and understood the vision. I came to help on the day to coordinate for the couple and Troy and his staff had everything to the tee that bride wanted for her day. What really makes a great venue and staff are those who can problem solve quickly. For the wedding, the weather wasn’t on our side but the Troy was able to get both ceremony sites ready to go so that we can make an audible play really close to the start time. We came up with ideas together to enhance the ceremony look inside just as beautiful as the outside. Throughout the night Troy was able adjust and make changes as needed to keep the flow going.
I found the food very good and plentiful. Cocktail hour filled with great choices.
It is also great venue because it is just one wedding happening at a time
I think this is great choice great venue and stress free day!! Def recommend!

Our wedding was October 2022 and we could not be happier with our choice of venue. Over the last two weeks, we keep hearing comments from all of our guests about how incredible everything was: the food, the space, the gardens, the staff, everything. From the moment we walked into The English Manor two years ago, we were so impressed by the aesthetic beauty of the grounds, the professionalism of the staff, and the spectacular wedding packages. Their website is wonderfully clear and perfectly transparent, so we want to focus on some aspects of important to us here that could not be as easily found on those pages. Lisa (the owner) actually gave us our tour originally and we fell in love with her spunk and clear passion for her business. One particularly impressive distinction that she showed us was the state-of-the-art sound system that allowed music to be blasting on the dance floor while not overwhelming the entire space and therefore allowing guests to be talking at the tables without shouting (our guests loved this). Maddie in the office was around to happily answer any questions we had over the two-year process promptly and efficiently and worked with us to ensure that all of our needs were addressed. Wedding planning during an ever-changing pandemic was less than ideal and Maddie worked with us to keep us as calm as possible each step of the way. Along with Maddie, Marlyn (our fabulous maitre’d) worked with us to accommodate some specific dietary needs for some of our VIP guests to ensure everyone not only had food to eat but options at that throughout the night. While the food was terrific, we are beyond impressed by The English Manor’s policy of donating all leftover food to a local shelter at the end of the wedding. The passion for giving back to the community left a very important impression on us. One last note of appreciation is needed here on The English Manor’s inclusive nature. As a gay couple, we wanted to make sure that our wedding left us both feeling empowered and celebrated at all moments. Lisa, Maddie, Marlyn, and the rest of the staff actively did this and then some. Our cocktail hour even featured a pumpkin with two grooms carved into it! Everything was perfect and we are so beyond impressed by everything here and grateful for the people who made it happen. Thank you all so much.

Amazing!!! My husband and I had our wedding in September and it was truly the most amazing day and more than we could have imagined!!

Marlyn was assigned as our maitre d and my goodness she is just amazing!! She made sure every idea and detail was completed and she was so attentive! Along with Marlyn, the staff at English Manor is just terrific. Everyone was so nice and helped make our day so special. They also made sure our family and guests were taken care of.

The food... FANTASTIC!! Every single thing was delicious and we are still having guests tell us how great the cocktail hour and dinner was!

We highly recommend The English Manor!! You really feel at home and it truly was just the perfect day!! Thank you to everyone at English Manor for making our day unforgettable!!

OH MY GOD. Let me just say they exceeded my expectations of my wedding day beyond belief . People are raving about the property on how stunning it was . The food was AMAZING!!!!! Everything I could have dreamed about for my wedding day came true. People were raving about cocktail hour and dinner all day long . They were raving about how clean and perfect the venue was . My maitre d was Maryln, holy crap can’t even begin to start on how perfect she was . She was phenomenal. She literally was there every single min I needed her as well as for my now husband. She was perfect like beyond perfect . I couldn’t have asked for a better day and a better maitre d. She was literally by my side the whole day. The English manor was absolutely amazing , the feel of it, the servers were impeccable , the bartender was amazing. I loved everything about my day and how everything was absolutely perfect because of them.

Troy was amazing to work with from start to end! If he is your Maitre D’, trust that you are in great hands! We were not sure what to expect as we hadn’t seen many reviews, but we knew we were in great hands regardless. During our finalization meeting, Troy spent so much time really understanding our needs, wants, confusions, and everything in between. He gave us a no-pressure vibe that gave us the confidence that our day would turn out perfectly. As our wedding day grew closer, he was never hesitant to let us know what he needed from us, or what we had not thought about. He was always available to us and responsive to our questions day or night. There were many times that we texted him late at night not expecting a response until the next day, but we received responses within minutes. During our rehearsal he really pieced everything together for us and gave our bridal party and family the confidence in knowing what to expect the next day. He brought a sense of calm to us throughout the entire process, and we knew that on the day of, we would be fully taken care of. He really made sure that our wedding day was perfect, and we left the venue at the end of the night without a doubt that without him, that perfect bow on the day would not have happened. We can’t recommend Troy enough! He really is an amazing person!

There are not enough words to truly describe how incredible The English Manor is as a venue. We knew we felt at home the first time toured. Down to the last detail, Marlyn was extremely attentive and helpful in all aspects of our day. She was extremely organized and made us feel confident in putting our day in her hands from our first meetings to walking down the aisle. They were also very understanding and accommodating of our needs for accessibility, and had a solution for every question or detail that came up. Their entire staff was lovely and so attentive, making sure that we were all having an amazing time and that we had everything we needed at all times. Having a “one wedding at a time” venue made the ceremony and reception so intimate and incredible. It goes without saying that the grounds of the EM are the most picturesque and gorgeous setting for such a romantic day, and the ballroom is absolutely incredible! Between that and the food, we have so many of our family and friends still raving to us over how amazing our wedding was. Everything came together perfectly, even getting to have our ceremony and cocktail hour outside on an iffy weather day. The sun was shining and everything worked out wonderfully with their guidance!

They made my wedding feel one of a kind without the stress! Thanks to Marylyn

I highly recommend the beautiful venue tucked behind a super accessible road.

Food was awesome!

My husband and I got married here on November 28th, 2021. We were originally supposed to get married on October 4th, 2020. Like most couples, that changed due to covid. The English Manor was MORE than accommodating, kept us up to date every step of the way and answered any questions we had promptly. When the time came closer to our November date and we finally met our maitre'd Kristi, everything began to fall into place. On the day of our wedding, my husband and I were blown away. It was truly everything we imagined it to be and more. The grounds, the food, the service, everything was AMAZING! So many of our guests, both during and after, told us how beautiful our wedding was. We got many compliments about how great the food was and how amazing the staff was. Kristi remembered every little detail and made sure that we had everything we needed throughout our day. If you're unsure of a venue for your wedding, have it at the English Manor. You will not be disappointed!

We cannot say enough great things about the English Manor! We were married on 10/02/21 and the entire day went so smoothly thanks to our maitre'd Kristi and the rest of the EM team. We fell in love with the venue as soon as we visited and booked it right away pre-covid. Luckily we didn't have to reschedule our wedding date at all but thought the whole process, the EM team was always there ready to answer all my emails and questions. The food was great, the space was perfect, and the staff was so nice! The EM could fit into most budgets which was also a plus as well! Thank you so much for making our special day incredible! Our guests had such a great time! We are hoping to attend the EM as guests some day because we loved it so much!

Our The Maitre d Kriti was the most professional and loving person ever! We love her so much. She really went all out to make our day special. We can't do this without her and the amazing staff. It's really the perfect day! Would recommend the venue to anyone I know. And the food!!!! OMG so good. The dessert room was something I've never thought I wanted but a dream came true for sure.

We LOVED the English Manor - they immediately made us feel special, not like we were just one of many couples getting married there.
They assigned us a maitre'd, Kristi, who was so friendly and always available to answer every little question.
This venue is perfect for any couple like us, who wants to get married in a lovely venue and does not want to make a thousand decisions and hire individual vendors for food, cake, drinks, etc. The fact it's all included was a HUGE selling point - the only things we had to provide was music, flowers and a photographer.
Definitely check them out - you won't regret it!

How do I even put into words how incredible the staff at English Manor is? From the moment we walked in on a rainy January afternoon we felt at home! The charming atmosphere of the manor mixed with its trendy amenities made us feel like we just stepped into a fairytale.

Although, Covid forced us to reschedule our wedding, never once did we feel the stress and anxiety we heard from other couples planning to get married during this time. From upbeat phone calls assuring us our day would be worth the wait, to prompt email responses when we had questions Kristi was phenomenal!!!

Fast forward to July 24, 2021 a day that will be forever considered, the best day of our lives! The entire day felt like a dream. I still can not get over how this venue completely exceeded our expectations! From the outrageous food to the beautiful grounds surrounding the outdoor cocktail hour, our guests are still raving about our wedding a month later! We we’re humbled by so many saying this was “the best wedding they’ve ever attended.” There was not a simple touch missing. This of course, is all thanks to the our incredible maitre’d, Marlyn!!

If you are thinking about The English Manor, think no more! Your fairytale wedding is waiting for you here!

Caitlin & Mike

There isn’t enough food things I can say about The English Manor! The food was amazing the whole night - I got so many compliments on it from guests. The waiters and bartenders were awesome too! Having wine on the tables? GENIUS! It kept the bar line shorter and people loved it. Kristi was my MD and she was a literal godsend! She kept me calm, she kept the boys bin order, and she kept everything running smooth the whole night. Oh and she was the only one who could do my bustle! I loved having my wedding at EM! Highly recommend!

My daughter's wedding is booked for October 2020.
When we visited almost a year ago, all those involved were welcoming and professional.
The idea of having a tasting before booking is brilliant--why book if the food is not satisfactory is their thinking. Totally makes sense.

My husband and I just got married yesterday and I felt so compelled to write our review ASAP. Our entire experience from the second we walked in 11 months before our wedding date was incredible. We had the privilege of working with a few different ladies through the planning process and they were each so helpful with all of my silly questions and concerns. As our wedding day approached we were absolutely blessed to meet and work with our Maître D, Kristi. Our day would not have been as amazing as it was if not for her... she was kind, helpful, understanding, and honestly just all around wonderful (my husband and I just keep saying we just want to be her friend lol). Every detail was executed flawlessly by all of the staff - from set up, to food, and all around friendliness. Before the night was over guests were continuously coming up to us to compliment the venue, staff, and food - which was INCREDIBLE. The presentation and taste blew us all away and I’m super grateful they sent us home with leftovers so we get to enjoy it twice! We’re seriously hoping a friend gets married there so we can experience the magic again. We were truly so blessed with our entire wedding day and are beyond happy our guests had just as much as we did. So many said it was the best wedding they have ever been to (and of course we agree)!!

The staff at the English Manor is amazing!! Kristi was the absolute best. She was always available to answer questions and helped to make our day perfect. The English Manor is beautifully decorated for the holiday season, which helped to make our December wedding even more memorable.

Absolutely incredible!! Lisa and her team does an amazing job. Kristi went above and beyond every step of the way to make everything about the day flawless! I couldn’t not have ask for a better venue especially for the price! They were able to work with you and make the day exactly what you want! Also the food was phenomenal, also they are affiliated with Clark’s Landing so they provide second dinners to their guests. From all of the big details to all of the little ones, our day was perfect because of Kristi. Also our pork roll sandwich exit station/favor was a huge hit!

ABSOLUTELY AMAZING!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Thank you to The English Manor staff for making our wedding day absolutely flawless. From the drinks to the food to the decor to the staff, everything was beyond our dreams. Not only did you make wedding planning seamless and easy, but you also made the wedding day go so smoothly. Marlyn our Maitre D and Silvana our Head Waitress were AMAZING. All of our guests can't stop talking about how great the food was and how amazing everything was for our wedding on 11/23. Thank you again for making our wedding day more than we ever could've dreamed of!!!!!!

I had my wedding here this past November and let me tell you I have never received so many compliments from my guests! Lisa & of course our Matre D Kristi, were BEYOND AMAZING! The outdoor space was everything I was looking for & the inside was even better! The new reception room was gorgeous, especially with the changing of lights to the color of your choice. The food was AMAZING, my guests couldn't stop raving about it & the service with just so professional & on point! When you needed a drink Kristi was there with one in your hand for you! I can not even explain how perfect everything was! Kristi made my vision come true with the setup of all the decor I made. I like to THANK Kristi most of all for answering all my emails & texts, but also THANK YOU to the whole staff that made that day the most memorable of my life! I would HIGHLY recommend the English Manor for your wedding!!

I cannot say enough about how amazing the staff, food, service, and communication was at The English Manor. From the day we booked until the day of my wedding, if I had a question about ANYTHING, I would immediately get a response from a staff member. The day of my wedding was flawless and I am not just saying that because it was " our day. " Kristi our Maitre D was AMAZING to work with and made sure the day of my wedding was nothing less than perfect. THE FOOD ! To this day, people are still commenting on how amazing the food and cocktail hour was. Anyone looking for a venue that can offer amazing service, outstanding professionalism, and the touch of making you feel like you're a part of their "family" THIS IS THE VENUE FOR YOU. I promise you, you will NOT be disappointed !! Thank you to EVERYONE at The English Manor.

Amazing wedding venue and such good food! Our wedding at the English manor was perfection and many guests expressed how this was the best wedding with the best food they have ever been too

Our wedding at The English Manor was perfection! The outside garden was beautiful and exactly what my wife and I dreamed about. The venue, staff, and food were exceptional. Our friends and family had an amazing time and complimented us the whole night. Kristi and the whole staff were a pleasure to work with and everything turned out perfect. We definitely recommend The English Manor for your wedding!