Birchwood Manor Reviews
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Maria Sent on 03/23/2026Stunning, Elegant and Perfection
We had our ceremony, cocktail hour and reception at Birchwood. From the first day we met with Farrell to the actual wedding day the planning was so smooth. Farrell is so professional and knowledgeable and clearly loves the job she does. The venue itself was spotless. It is stunningly beautiful to the point where I didn't have to worry much about decorations or spend big money on centerpieces. Small subtle decor along with the beauty of the Birchwood made for a stunning wedding day. The food was beyond amazing. We did not want a sit down formal dinner so Farrell helped us create a cocktail hour type situation with various carving stations and food perfectly placed around the room. There were so many options for everyone, even those with special diets. They were able to accommodate everyone and their needs. -
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Alyssa Sent on 07/04/2025Birchwood goes above and beyond
From the moment we stepped foot on the property we knew we landed on somewhere special. It was a no-brainer to pick Birchwood Manor as our wedding venue not only because of the beautiful grounds but how outstanding Farrell is. We had investigated about 10 venues but Birchwood Manor stood apart from them all. After having our wedding we can say how we made the right choice. All of the wedding party was comfortable and able to get ready on site. We were stress free to whole day. Farrell executed our plans every step of the way. She accommodated the entire Manor for us to use the entire day. The food ...and especially our wedding cake was out of this world. Our guests enjoyed our special day as much as we did. We are so very thankful to Farrell and how amazing everything turned out and so happy we chose this venue. To any bride out there I highly recommend this venue. -
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Rachel Sent on 11/11/2024Made our wedding day perfect in every way!
Our wedding at Birchwood Manor was an absolute dream come true! The entire team, especially Farrell, made it the best day of our lives. From start to finish, they were on top of every single detail, making the weeks leading up to our big day as relaxing and enjoyable as can be. I never had a moment of doubt, knowing they were taking care of everything and would bring my vision to life flawlessly.
Farrell, in particular, was incredible—she offered round-the-clock support and treated us like family. Not only did she go above and beyond to make sure that my husband, our families, and friends were comfortable and well cared for from the beginning of planning to the wedding day, but she handled the wonderful chaos of our families with grace.
She truly made us feel special and took care of every little thing, creating a beautiful celebration that we’ll never forget. We are so grateful for her and the Birchwood Manor team! Thank you for making our wedding day perfect in every way! -
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Iranya Sent on 07/20/2024My Daughter Sweet 16
Sweet 16 at Birchwood Manor.. I can't recommend them enough! Beautiful venue -
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Nicole Sent on 12/30/2023
Best day of our lives!!
Words cannot express how thankful we are to Birchwood Manor for making our dream wedding come true. From the start of the wedding planning process until the very end, our banquet manager and maitre d, Farrell, made sure every one of our requests were granted. She made the whole process easy and enjoyable and we knew from the moment we met with her that we were in great hands. Three months later, and our guests are still raving about the delicious food. The cocktail hour had multiple stations ranging from sushi bar, seafood bar, carvings, fajitas, to our favorite gourmet mac and cheese and more. I was even surprised by custom ice carvings! The lobster tail and filet mignon dinner was melt in your mouth perfection. And for an exciting finish, there was an endless assortment of passed desserts that had our guests tasting them all. The service was fast and friendly, and accommodating to some of my guests dietary requests. Even though it ended up raining prior to the start of our ceremony, the staff at Birchwood was able to set up an inside ceremony that was just as beautiful. Thank you once again to Birchwood Manor and Farrell for one of the best nights of our lives!!!
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Sharon Sent on 10/22/2023
Amazing wedding venue!!!
We fell in love with Birchwood Manor the first time we visited 2 years ago as the first person we met with was Michael Marino, who was so warm and welcoming from the beginning. Since then, we’ve worked with Michael on planning our wedding and he was so great to work with. He was easy to communicate with, super energetic and full of positive energy throughout the planning, and very informative. We wanted our dogs in the ceremony a lower guest minimum for fear that less people at the time would attend due to covid and Michael quickly accommodated our requests, no questions asked! Our wedding was 10/14/23 and Farrell was our maitre’d. After getting home, my matron of honor, brother in law and mom had nothing but AMAZING things to say about Farrell. According to my mom, Farrell saw my grandpa had trouble with his boutonniere and she, without us asking, started helping him and all the other groomsmen clip them on. She worked with my husband on getting a little last-minute seating mishap resolved (we had some unplanned guests who had initially rsvp’d no and showed up). She was so good with children as our flower girl and flower boy/ring bearer were 4 and 7 and she interacted with them and helped show them what to do at the ceremony. Our day of coordinator unfortunately had an emergency and was not there part of the wedding but Farrell really took over and checked in on us constantly and took charge of the day. My matron of honor said Farrell was so nice and reliable and amazing at her job. Going back to the wedding, our guests couldn’t stop talking about how gorgeous the venue was, down to the chandeliers in the ballroom. Our wedding was unfortunately outdoors but Birchwood was so accommodating with allowing us to use the Grand Ballroom for the ceremony as the reception was already set up elsewhere. We upgraded the cocktail hour to deluxe and with both my husband and I being from Chinese families with high expectations in regards to seafood, the lobster tails were gone instantly as our guests loved them so much. People raved about how good the cocktail hour was, including the carving station and shrimp scampi station. The ice sculpture was a beautiful and elegant touch. All in all, we and our guests had nothing but an amazing time at Birchwood. We have nothing but positive experiences through our 2 years of wedding planning. Thank you Michael and Farrell and Birchwood Manor for helping us plan our wedding and make our wedding day visions really come to life! -
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Ava Sent on 08/03/2023
Simply the best!!!
I could not have been happier with my venue choice. I traveled to several places before deciding on my wedding venue, and Birchwood Manor truly stood out for its beauty, elegance, spaciousness, and most importantly, the banquet manager Farrell. Farrell is a kind, dedicated, and experienced manager who goes out of her way to make your dream day come true!!! I know that my wedding day would not have turned out the way it did, if it had not been for Farrell. I planned my wedding for a while (about two years), and throughout the whole time, Farrell was there, helping me sort through all my questions and concerns. Even on the wedding day, Farrell stayed until the end of night, making sure the wedding goes smoothly and resolving any unexpected issues so that we can enjoy our day.
If I am to have any large events in the future, I would for sure come back to Birchwood Manor. The venue is so elegant and well-maintained, and it exudes an air of grandeur and warmth that comes from the fact that it's been family-owned for generations. You can tell that the venue is taken care of with affection. And the chandeliers! I fell in love when I first saw them. You cannot make a better decision--if you are on the fence, choose them without any hesitation. Highly, highly recommended! -
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Evans Sent on 05/04/2023Appreciation
I had the wedding celebration i always wished for thanks so much everything went smoothly my wife and i really appreciate you guys and we will endeavor to recommend others. Thanks again.
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Francisco Sent on 01/04/2023Our wonderful 30th anniversary celebration!
Birchwood Manor is the pace of choice to gather for a special occasion as our 30th anniversary of marriage. We are very grateful for the details and personalized attention given by Farrel and her wonderful team.
Thank you very much and have a wonderful New Year! -
Ridhima Sent on 09/30/2022
Birchwood Manor Venue for Hindu Wedding
The Birchwood Manor was the wedding venue of our dreams! The venue is a family owned business and the entire team there takes great pride in making couples' dreams come true. From the big programmatic plans to the small little details. Farrell Holleran, Owner, Banquet Manager and our own Maitre D', made us feel like we were old friends from the moment we met her to the end of our wedding. We had a Hindu ceremony at the Birchwood and part of the ceremony involves fresh rose petals, which our decor artist forgot to provide to us. In the rush of the day, when the families were looking for the flowers during the ceremony, Farrell stepped into action and plucked her fresh flowers from the venue's lush garden so that nothing would be amiss for our big day. We SO appreciated it.
The venue itself is ABSOLUTELY gorgeous and makes all your photo and video inspirations come to life. I could not recommend this venue more. It is everything you could dream of, with the significant bonus of the team and staff putting in that extra mile to ensure everything goes off without a hitch. -
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Amber Sent on 09/07/2022
Amazing, stress free, fun
The family who own this venue is truly amazing Michael helped us through the planning and for the entire week preceding the big day both Michael and Farrell were a huge help in the execution and truly made this day stress free and helped it all run smoothly -
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Ralph Sent on 06/14/2022Magnificent facility, great food and wonderful staff!
Wonderful facility!!! Second only to their graciously thoughtful staff. We had our wedding there years ago and last month had our son's first Communion Celebration. It was awesome! We went to 5 different First Communion Celebrations this year to 5 different places and the Birchwood Manor was superior to them all - by a long shot. More magnificent facilities, staff was more helpful, food was better and with better choices and the prices were basically the same. They made us look like we were so much smarter in choosing the Birchwood Manor. In fact, 3 of our guests asked to be "hooked up" with the facility's management team and I've heard they all booked future events there. We were luck to find such a magnificent place with such a helpful team and wonderful food. We will book with them again and again. -
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Theresa Sent on 06/08/2022
It was a pleasure working with staff at The Birchwood.
The Birchwood Manor in Whippany provided us with a beautiful bridal shower for our daughter in April. Working with Farrell was such a pleasure. She was so knowledgeable and accommodating. Our brunch was excellent and the atmosphere of Ann Farrell’s was the perfect setting. -
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Gianna Sent on 03/09/2022Republic Convention March 4, 2022 -
I am County Committee of the Republican Party. Praising the staff of the event location, all were well mannered and right on the precision of maintaining every table(s) cleaned and cleared. (GREAT SERVICE). -
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Karla Sent on 10/30/2021Amazing time
Our wedding was on 09/18/2021. We want to say thank you so much to Farrell and all the staff for the wonderful service. Farrell did an amazing job and she was super helpful. Our family and friends had an amazing time at Birchwood Manor and could not stop talking about how beautiful it was and the great time they had at our wedding reception. We absolutely recommend the Birchwood Manor, you will be taken care with the service provided here. -
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Kathy Sent on 10/29/2021
A True North Jersey Treasure
Not having a traditional storybook wedding on her first go-around, Kathy insisted that this one would be special, and so it was. Complete with medieval trumpet fanfare, and all the rest, the official ceremony was performed at the Pax Amicus Castle in Budd Lake NJ. That promised to be a tough act to follow, but there was still the matter of the 5-hour reception dinner party, which ultimately capped off the special event with total perfection.
Considerable time was spent searching for just the right venue somewhere within a 25 mile radius of Kenvil. After reviewing about a half dozen such places, we finally settled on The Birchwood Manner in Whippany NJ. We could not have possibly made a better choice of venue, and our guests agreed as many of them expressed positive comments in that regard throughout the evening. There was absolutely nothing lacking where quality and class are concerned.
The family-run facility was prepared to handle everything, including an open bar. The Birchwood Manor provides easy access and ample parking for several hundred guests. The property grounds are adorned with picturesque fountains and beautifully manicured statue gardens which provided excellent photo opportunities, including a couple unscheduled candid shots which I made possible. Inside the facility, elegant lighting provided a warm glow to the charming mansion style architecture. With spacious ballrooms on both levels, an ornate grand staircase leads to the second floor, but an elevator is also available for those who need it. Unlike many similar facilities, they had no problem allowing candles on the linen covered dinner tables.
Thanks to the COVID nuisance, our wedding had been postponed several times due to temporary disruptions or postponements of various services. Nevertheless, the Birchwood owner and Manager Michael Marino was very patient and extremely pleasant to work with, as he remained on standby for our event for more than a year. Sitting down with Michael in his office on several occasions always felt like we were all old friends getting together to chat. As plans for the reception progressed, we eventually left his office feeling that there was little or nothing that he would say NO to. He was also very detail oriented, and left no stone unturned during the planning of our event - from start to finish. Everything from pre-event setups to post-event takedowns was thoughtfully planned out and carefully executed.
Being a foodie of sorts, my primary interest was in their menu, and in most cases the food was to die for. The cocktail hour included a wide variety of mouth-watering morsels, many of which I couldn’t even pronounce. That alone could have satisfied me for the evening, and I needed to be reminded that a 4-course dinner was to follow. If anyone left there hungry, it was their own fault, because the food just kept coming all evening.
The food was expertly prepared by well seasoned chefs. The meal was cooked to perfection and artfully plated. Everything on the menu seemed to be a fancy version of something. In advance, we picked out 3 different entrees, one each of beef, poultry, and seafood, so that our guests could place their orders right from their respective tables. A dance floor is centered in the dining area, which became necessary to burn off enough calories to make room for dessert, which eventually led to the wedding cake. Not only did they prepare a cake based on our specifications and the topper which we supplied, but they also eventually cut it and served it as well. On that note however, our guests were treated to much more than just a bite of cake. On each plate was a modest slice of wedding cake flanked by chocolate covered strawberries, butted up against a clear edible candy dish filled with ice cream that was topped with syrup. Talk about decadence! In that case you truly “could even eat the dishes”, at least the ice cream bowls anyway.
Even though Michael had to leave shortly after we made our entrance, he left us in the very capable hands of his niece Farrell, who was our maitre d’ for the evening. She was obviously a chip off the old block. I’ve been around for more than 60 years, yet I don’t think I’ve ever met a kinder sweeter more thoughtful young woman. We were also very appreciative of how, without any prompting from us, she zeroed in on my wife’s 91 year old mother and personally tended to her needs and comfort for the evening. All of the staff were very attentive to our guests needs. Even though Michael was not there at the end of the event, he still managed to get in touch with us via a call later that evening, which I thought was very classy on his part.
All in all, it was a lovely event, and by all accounts, everyone had a good time. The time went a lot quicker than we expected, and before too long it was time to bid everyone farewell, and go back home.
A few days later we returned to the Birchwood to gather things we had left behind. By the time we got there, Michael and Farrell both met us in the lobby, and had already packed our things in cartons for us. First they helped load the car for us, then we stood there chatting for about a half hour. Suddenly Michael rushed inside and came back out with a bottle of champagne which he tucked into the trunk of our car before closing it. Is that classy or what? Finally there was a round of hugs and handshakes, then off we went. Somehow I think we also made a couple new friends that day. In any event, pleasant memories were created that will last a lifetime, and should we ever again find ourselves in need of a banquet facility in this area, The Birchwood Manor gets the job! It is truly a North Jersey treasure.
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Dariany Sent on 10/20/2021
Dream Team Wedding Venue
My husband and I had our wedding here in the Jefferson Ballroom in August of this year. I cannot say enough great things about this venue and their service provided to us leading up to and on the day of our wedding. The food was delicious and the bartenders were awesome at both the cocktail hour and the reception. The grounds were beautifully maintained with fountains and seating and our guests really loved spending time outside during cocktail hour socializing and taking pictures. The cocktail hour room with the greenhouse attached was so elegant and we loved the classical style of our ballroom. We received so many complements following the wedding about what an amazing time our guests had.
We were blessed to have Michael and Farrell from the Birchwood throughout this process; they truly made the planning of our wedding effortless and were so accommodating during the difficult times of COVID, as we had to postpone our wedding for an entire year. We highly recommend that you consider this venue for your wedding and other events. Thank you again Michael and Farrell for making our wedding day so special! -
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Adam Sent on 10/08/2021Wonderful and Easy Experience
My wife and I were fortunate enough to have hosted our rehearsal dinner at the Birchwood Manor. From the very beginning we knew we had made a great choice. The staff was friendly, knowledgeable, and extremely helpful throughout the party and the planning. Farrell is the banquet manager and was our point of contact. She was wonderful to work with and made the whole process so easy. Even up to the day before she was still working with us and moving tables around to accommodate our last minute cancelations. Her alone and how easy she made everything is reason enough to have it there. The staff also made sure that every drink and alcohol we wanted would be provided and gave us many choices to accommodate people with dietary restrictions. The night turned out amazing and my wife and I couldn't be happier. -
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Meaghan Sent on 05/21/2020A Hidden Gem Lying In The Heart Of Morris County
Words cannot begin to describe just how completely wonderful this family owned establishment is to host your next event! The Birchwood Manor is a hidden gem lying within the heart of Morris County. Michel Marino III and his niece Farrell are truly exceptional treasures within the event planning industry that go above and beyond to ensure that no request or detail is too great to bring to life, holding true to the beliefs of the Birchwood Manor; that events should be legendary. Michael Marino III and his staff not only made my wedding day legendary but more importantly they made my dream of an elegant Christmas wedding come true and provided an unforgettable experience with memories that will last a lifetime. My parent’s chose the Birchwood Manor thirty years ago for their wedding reception too. They loved the grand entrance and elegant touches throughout. My husband-to-be and I immediately felt that same sophistication and that’s why we chose it for our own wedding. My husband and I hope that the Birchwood Manor will remain a tradition in our family and one day perhaps one of our children will also fall in love with the charm of this glorious estate! The Birchwood Manor will hold a special place in my family’s heart forever. -
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Gina Sent on 10/30/2019Timeless elegance at it's finest
We had the pleasure of getting married here! There is not enough good things I could say about the space and the staff. We had an interfaith wedding in the large pergola and it was such a good choice. The pergola is a beautiful space on it's own but with the help of the staff, it was transformed into such an elegant and expansive space to fit my almost 200 guests to witness our marriage! So so lovely. And what a great backdrop for photos. If you are looking for a venue with incredible food, look no further. My guests were blown away by the expanse of delicious food with such an awesome presentation. We had the deluxe cocktail hour and they really delivered. If food is what you want to splurge on, do it here. Our reception was in the grand ballroom which is such a timeless and elegant space. Michael and Farrel did such an amazing job helping me transform the space with my decor. The thing that really blew me away was how the staff went so above and beyond to help the day beautiful and stress free as possible. They took time to do little details for me on my sweetheart table and even custom designed table numbers for me (which I forgot). They were so attentive and communicative during the reception it really made us feel special... like we were royalty! My guests were talking about the elegance of the whole day and the food for weeks after. Highly recommend this for any event but if you looking for an indoor and outdoor ceremony and reception, look no further. -
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Anoli Sent on 10/29/2019Celebrated our 25th Anniversary at the same venue we got married!
25 years ago we got married at Birchwood Manor because it was the most beautiful venue of its time. We had 600 guests and it was one of the first Indian weddings to take place at Birchwood. So when it came time to celebrate our 25th Anniversary, it was important to relive those special memories. We brought back all our guests along with the same vendors from our wedding. It was a wonderful and magical reunion. All thanks go to the 3 generations of family ownership at Birchwood. They took magnificent care of us back then, and they did it again now! -
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Jesus Sent on 10/19/2019A Superbly Wonderful Wedding!
The folks at Birchwood manor are total professionals and made our wedding day absolutely fantastic. They're always professional, courteous, and kind. Their service is impeccable and the food is out of this world. The grounds there are stunning, be sure to explore the place a little before the big day. There's many nooks and crannies and larger areas all around to inspire great photo ideas, try take full advantage of them with your photographer. They have wonderful areas on site if you're looking to have your ceremony there as well, in case you want everything done at one venue. Their ballrooms are beautiful and are decorated with breathtakingly gorgeous chandeliers. Don't be shy if there's anything you want, just ask about it and I'm sure they'll be more than able to accommodate whatever you may need as they did for my wife and I. From custom ice sculptures to a very custom and wonderfully decorated (not to mention delicious) cake, they helped make our day that much more special. If there's anything else I can say is that when you're there as a guest at a wedding, as we were a year prior to our own, hosting there yourself, or just visiting for an appointment, they make you feel like family. We can't wait to come back to host another event, hopefully a baby shower sometime soon! -
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Dana Sent on 08/13/2019
The BEST-wood Manor
We recently had our wedding at the Birchwood Manor and couldn't have asked for a better venue! The ballrooms and grounds are absolutely gorgeous, the staff was very accommodating with all of our requests, and the food was to die for. Michael was always on top of every detail and made sure the wedding ran perfectly, leaving us stress free to enjoy our big day. -
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Sj Braves Sent on 08/05/2019The Birchwood Manor, Whippany, NJ: 2 thumbs up
We could not have been happier with the results of our choice to have our daughter’s wedding at the Birchwood Manor. The grounds were lovely and the Jefferson Room looked magnificent and magical. The cocktail hour was tremendous. Countless guests commented and complimented on the quality and quantity of the choices. Every detail that we expressed to Farrell, our maître d’, was carried out to the letter. We were treated like family and every request was honored. I am grateful to the staff at the Birchwood Manor for making this day stress free so that we were able to enjoy this special occasion with our friends and family. -
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User956126 Sent on 10/02/2012I love love love the Birchwood! I worked with Robert during for the past 9 months and he couldn't have been more helpful and accommodating. He's also a complete joy to work with and I miss him now that I'm not emailing him multiple times a day. The venue is gorgeous and the staff are fantastic. Everyone was so helpful the day of the wedding, which is exactly what you need as a bride! All my guests raved about the food and the elegance of the grand ballroom. I assure you, this place will not disappoint! -
Nery Sent on 10/17/2019
Wedding in August
My first experience at Birchwood Manor was at a friend’s wedding. When my husband proposed months later, we tried to find another venue since we didn’t want to copy that other couple. But it was truly meant to be because we didn’t find another venue that we liked as much as Birchwood. We envisioned our wedding there so much that we called and booked it. The food was delicious, their dance floor was the perfect size for our guests and the grounds were beautiful. It was one of the best decisions we made while planning our wedding. If you are looking to get married or have another kind of event, I recommend Birchwood Manor. -
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