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Celebrate your wedding at Gala Event & Food Artistry, located at Temple Beth Torah in Melville, in the heart of Long Island.
Gala offers couples an elegant setting designed for the complete Jewish wedding experience—from your ceremony and chuppah to cocktail hour, dinner and dancing, all in one location.
Our newly renovated sanctuary provides a beautiful setting for your ceremony, while our contemporary ballroom can be transformed to reflect your individual style and vision. A separate cocktail space allows your wedding to flow naturally from one part of the celebration to the next.
For three generations, our family has built its reputation around exceptional food and personalized hospitality. Our culinary team creates customized kosher menus ranging from elegant passed hors d’oeuvres and elaborate cocktail stations to beautifully presented dinner and dessert experiences. Glatt Kosher options are also available.
At Gala, we believe a wedding shouldn’t feel like just another event on the calendar. Our team works closely with each couple, their families and their vendors throughout the planning process to create a celebration that feels personal, seamless and uniquely theirs.
Whether you’re planning an intimate celebration or a larger traditional Jewish wedding, Gala brings together the venue, cuisine, service and attention to detail needed to create an unforgettable day.
Schedule a private tour and come experience Gala for yourself.
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My husband & I got married here just last week - and we & all our friends & family are still talking about how amazing the wedding was. You may have heard from others how great the cocktail hour is, but you have to experience it yourself to truly know how fantastic it is. And not just the cocktail hour, the entire event & leading up to it was nothing short of seamless, elegant & magical. Gayle & Russ treated our wedding planning & day of as if it was their own wedding. Every detail meticulously planned & reviewed again to ensure it was exactly as we'd want it. The days, weeks & event months leading up to, and the day/night of went off without a hitch - Russ was by our side throughout the night running everything so smooth. A major shoutout needs to go to Ms. T - I don't think anyone could get married without her. You can feel the love & support from her miles away - and she really ensured that we looked our absolute best - applying lipstick whenever needed, we were well fed & drank, and we were comfortable. You can tell how much Ms. T, Russ & Gayle love what they do - as it truly showed in making our wedding the most magical night. We are forever grateful our wedding was at Temple Beth Torah - and look forward to celebrating many more simchas there.
Chelsey Sent on 01/05/2022
5 out of 5 rating
5.0
Highly recommend! Awesome venue and team
Highly recommend Gala and Temple Beth Torah for your wedding venue. After having to change our date 3x due to covid, I realized how important it is to work with kind and flexible people. The team here made a stressful situation alot less stressful, they were so accommodating and helpful. Gayle was great to work with — always a text or phone call away for the smallest of questions. We got so many compliments on how gorgeous the venue was and especially how delicious the food was. The cocktail hour is incredible - one that people are still talking about 2 months later! I would book this venue alone for Mrs. T - she is AMAZING. The other reviews don’t lie! She will bring you water on the dance floor, fix your dress bustle perfectly, and put a smile on yours and everyone’s faces. She made my entire day that much better!!
Nay Sent on 11/13/2017
5 out of 5 rating
5.0
My son's wedding was at Temple Beth Torah this past weekend. We could not have been happier with this amazing venue. Gayle and Russ bent over backwards to accommodate us and make this night magical for my son and his wife. The food and service were amazing. Everything was perfect. Five stars to this wonderful venue.
Jennifer Sent on 11/12/2017
5 out of 5 rating
5.0
My husband and I were married on December 30, 2016 and our entire experience working with Gayle was a delight. The Gala Event is truly a hidden gem. My husband and I saw 16 venues and nothing compared to the Gala Event. We are big foodies and our number priority was ensuring that the food was amazing. Gayle was extremely flexible and catered to all our needs through the entire process. It was a pleasure working with her and the entire Gala Event team, especially our bridal attendant, we LOVED HER!
Melissa Sent on 07/20/2015
5 out of 5 rating
5.0
My dream came true!!!
This past March my husband and I got married at Temple Beth Torah. Our contract was signed before the renovation was finished and we were blown away. I had a certain vision for our wedding and Gayle, Bob and Russ at Gala made that vision come to life. Gala has wonderful relationships with other vendors and because of those relationships they were able to handle small details and not overwhelm us.
Our ceremony was incredible, there was a silhouette screen before I walked down the aisle that was absolutely romantic! For our cocktail hour they helped us create a caviar bar and an incredible sushi bar as well.
One of the best parts about having a wedding is when weeks and months pass by, people talk about it. To this day (almost 4 months later) everyone talks about how phenomenal the food was, it makes my husband and I smile every single time.
Topping off our perfect evening was our after party which supplied our guests with more wonderful food and a perfect display of Baked By Melissa.
Finally our evening was sealed with the most perfect pictures outside in the snow (yes it snowed on March 28) and Gala helped create the most romantic background with candles and lighting.
I recommend this venue to anyone who wants their vision brought to life and their dream to come true.
Rachel Sent on 06/15/2015
5 out of 5 rating
5.0
We had our Spring wedding at the newly renovated Temple Beth Torah and it was fabulous! We booked prior to the renovation and the final result was even better than we could have imagined! Gayle, Bob, Russ and the entire team at Gala Events are lovely to work with and extremely accommodating. No matter what we asked for or ideas we had, Gayle was ready to investigate them for us. The bridal attendant Patricia was beyond amazing and attentive, we wish we could have taken her home at the end of the night. The food was delicious and they have so many options to choose from that there is something for everyone. They helped make my dream of having a champagne bar come true and went above and beyond the basic idea we originally came up with. You know it's a good party when all of your guests leave full, happy, and wowed by your event and we only heard good things in the weeks after. We would definitely recommend Gala Events to anyone looking for a traditional ceremony paired with an updated and chic party atmosphere!
User2012825 Sent on 01/17/2015
5 out of 5 rating
5.0
We cannot recommend this venue more highly! We had our NYE wedding here and it couldn't have been more perfect. We are still getting phone calls from guests telling us it was the best wedding they have ever been to. The recently renovated ballroom is spectacular (pictures don't do it justice!). We live out of state and were only in town the day before the wedding to make our final changes and Gail and Russ were amazing - nothing we asked for couldn't be done and nothing was too much to ask. Professional, kind, and extremely hard working. Russ made sure everything went smoothly and we really can't thank him enough! Our dream wedding and then some!
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Gala Event & Food Artistry at Temple Beth Torah frequently asked questions
Gala Event & Food Artistry at Temple Beth Torah includes the following items and services for wedding events in its starting site fee:
Bridal Suite
Chairs
China
Clean Up
Event Planning
Flatware
Glassware
Linens
Set Up
Tables
Gala Event & Food Artistry at Temple Beth Torah includes the following items and services in its wedding catering costs:
Cake Cutting
Dessert
Server(s)
Wedding Cake
The bar service starting price at Gala Event & Food Artistry at Temple Beth Torah includes:
Bartender(s)
Champagne Toast
House Beer
House Liquor
House Wine
Open Bar
Premium Liquor
Signature Drink
The space offered by Gala Event & Food Artistry at Temple Beth Torah for wedding events is known for:
Ballroom
Banquet Hall
Religious
Gala Event & Food Artistry at Temple Beth Torah offers the following indoor/outdoor options for weddings:
Indoor
Uncovered Outdoor
Gala Event & Food Artistry at Temple Beth Torah offers the following types of wedding events:
Ceremony
Reception
Bridal Shower
Engagement Party
Gala Event & Food Artistry at Temple Beth Torah offers the following services for wedding events:
Bar Services
Catering Services
Clean Up
Event Planner
Event Rentals
Get Ready Rooms
Wifi
Gala Event & Food Artistry at Temple Beth Torah offers the following furniture and decor items for weddings:
Chairs
Dance Floor
Lighting
Tables
Gala Event & Food Artistry at Temple Beth Torah is recommended by 100% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 5.0, with the same score awarded for quality of service, flexibility, value, professionalism and average response time.
