Crystal Plaza Reviews

It really is impossible to do justice to the expertise, talent, generosity, and overall awesomeness of the Crystal Plaza staff! From the moment you meet them, you feel like family. Allan, Barry, Nella, Nina, Gio, and the entire team went so far above and beyond our expectations it is hard to know where to even start. The attention to detail is incredible and the service is top-notch… every guest is treated like royalty… needs being anticipated before they can even be articulated.
The entire day was flawless - we arrived with our bridal party after the ceremony and were immediately brought upstairs to refreshments before we headed out to the garden for pictures. To keep us sheltered from the light drizzle, Nella and Nina had umbrellas and towels, and then were sure to whisk us back instead before guests started arriving. The Crystal Plaza team worked directly with our band to ensure the entire event flowed seamlessly - from introductions to first dances to cake cutting and more (including emergency dress alterations)! And the FOOD - our family and friends are still talking about it! Every morsel from cocktail hour and dinner was delicious but the real star of the show was the dessert - passed desserts on the dance floor, the Donut Wall, and the Patisserie - what more could anyone ask for?! I can not express how extremely happy we were while working with Crystal Plaza and highly recommend them to any couple looking for a magical wedding!

I got married here on March 12, 2011 and couldn't have imagined getting married anywhere else! Everything was PERFECT. From the food to the service, I couldn't have asked for more! Fred gave us everything we could have ever wanted and Nella and Lesley made my day perfect. Everyone kept commenting how calm I was the entire day and it was definitely because the staff- I had no worries and knew everything was under control. The entire staff was so accommodating and my guests are raving that it was the BEST wedding they have ever been to. I am SO HAPPY I got married at the Crystal Plaza. They truly made me feel like a princess!!!!

We had the most classy wedding we could have ever imagined. The compliments keep trickling in. We met with Barry, co-owner of Crystal Plaza: He was timely, sincere, professional, offered great tips and recommendations (which we used), and we couldn't be happier with the results. The place itself is gorgeous. It's gilded and pristine. It's a former mansion and a ONE-wedding-only estabishment. The ladies' room is a "picture must" (you'll see). The balcony over which to toss the bouquet is an excellent touch. The ice bar and ice sculptures are just the right amount of sass-meets-sophistication. The grand room is so beautiful, you do not need flowers. We had them, but it wasn't necessary that is how gorgeous the room is. The lighting changes color throughout the night, which sets a good pace for the evening, and looks remarkable in pictures. THE MOST IMPORTANT THING is the FOOD and over that every one is still RAVING. The cocktail hour has ELEVEN stations. OVER FLOWING. It is impossible not to like this food (and that is coming from an Italian). We also had four entree selections, written on beautiful cards, all courtesy of Crystal Plaza. Each table has at least two waiters, so your guests will NOT be hanging out at the bar getting drinks (although the bar was cool (ice!), they will be on the dance floor dancing. The staff is attentive. Nella knows what she is doing and she will be with you the entire night. Final point that sums up how Class Act of an establishment this is -- my parents' friends had their daughter's wedding at Crystal Plaza and the waiter recognized them. The couple mentioned how much they enjoyed the guacamole at the Mexican cocktail station. The waiter brought them some to take home. Thanks Barry, Nella, and Staff at Crystal Plaza.

Crystal Plaza is THE place if you want a wedding full of great food, great people, and great vibes. We truly cannot say enough nice things about Max, the Janoff family, and the whole staff at CP. From start to finish, from the very first tour to leaving at the end of our wedding... Max was beyond helpful, honest, and supportive. We felt so confident in him and his staff from the get-go, and they made the wedding process and planning so easy and effortless.

Crystal Plaza is known for their food, and wow did they exceed expectations. Usually couples don't get to eat at their weddings, but we sure did! The food, cocktail hour + dinner + dessert, was top-notch. Our guests are raving about it still! Some saying it was just the best FOOD they've ever had, not even just being at a wedding.

Crystal Plaza is a well-run machine. Every staff member is attentive, but not in your way, kind, but not too nice where it felt fake, and they seem like they truly enjoy working together and for each other. Every single attendant, bartender, waiter/waitress, and staff member, were beyond incredible. We did a t-shirt toss during our introductions, and a few glasses of water got hit and knocked over on a few guests. The way the staff RAN over to these guests to help them dry off was so comforting.

Finally, the venue itself is STUNNING. The upgrades to the ballroom, the bridal suite (penthouse) and groom suite (the vault) were perfect locations to get ready and enjoy our family and friends before the wedding. Not to mention, the atrium for the ceremony is what sold us on the venue.

Overall, we HIGHLY recommend Crystal Plaza for a wedding or celebratory event. The food, atmosphere, and staff, are above and beyond, and will leave your guests raving for weeks and months to come! Thank you, Crystal Plaza!

Crystal Plaza was my top choice for my wedding venue based on the pictures alone but meeting Max and the rest of the staff there on my tour made the choice even more obvious. The venue itself is absolutely gorgeous - the indoor ceremony space is one of my favorite rooms. With just a 6 month engagement, I was a bit nervous about securing vendors but with Max's help I booked my vendors in record time. Max and his staff helped make the planning process and lead up to the wedding easy.

My wedding at Crystal Plaza was unbelievable in every way from start to finish. From getting ready in the beautiful suites, to the delicious food and drinks, to the impeccable service - everything was truly top notch. We were told countless times by our guests that the venue was beautiful, the staff were true professionals and the food was out of this world (our guests loved our cocktail pairings with the cocktail hour stations and the traveling treats format of dessert). Weeks later we are still getting calls about it being the most amazing wedding someone has been to.

The staff at Crystal Plaza are all fantastic - the attendants were extremely attentive (shout out to Chloe for the emergency bustle pinning when mine broke!), Ryan, our matri d' kept everyone on track all night. We knew we were in good hands from the start after meeting Max and his guidance is what helped create an unforgettable evening for us and our guests. The team really brought our vision to life and our wedding was a dream come true.

We just got married here last week and want to take this opportunity to tell all future brides/grooms or anyone who wants to have an event here to just DO IT! The staff at Crystal Plaza made our wedding day beyond wonderful!! It was simply perfect. The staff is amazing and Allan (the owner) blew us away. Our Maitre'd, Mikheil was wonderful as well. He coordinated everything and made the night run SO smooth! There was not one hiccup on our night. We were thoroughly impressed with everything! Especially the personalized and courteous attention given to us and every detail of the night. All the staff played significant roles in creating such a flawless night. Words cannot express how grateful we are for such wonderful service, and the incredible night you created. All of our guests raved about the food and facilities and have expressed how impressed they were with the Crystal Plaza! the food is AMAZING!! From cocktail hour, to dinner, to dessert- everything was flawless! We want to thank everyone at the Crystal Plaza again for all that they have done to make our wedding the most perfect, and best night of our lives!

I had my wedding at the Crsytal Plaza on July 15th and booking them was the best decision I could have made. From start to finish they were friendly, helpful, and professional. Our event could not have run any smoother and looked more beautiful. From start to finish they thought of everything. Our guests were enamored with the beauty of the ballroom, the delicious food at the cocktail hour which seemed endless, and the martini bar which was made out of ice and was never empty. Just the variety of food choices alone at the cocktail hour blew everyone away and the dessert hour was like nothing I have ever seen before. Our guests left telling us that after being at over 20 weddings that this was hands down the best. Nella took care of making sure everything ran smoothly and that my husband and I had everything we needed. Our assistant, Donna, was absolutely amazing! She thought of things before we even asked and even brought cold towels to cool us down on the dance floor. They even recently installed beautiful uplighting which gave the room a glow and just set the mood for our guests as they entered. If you want an unbelievable event, with unbelievable service, and the nicest most wonderful staff to work with book the Crystal Plaza. You won't regret your choice!

I almost don't even know where to start with this review. The Crystal Plaza 100% are event experts and know what they are doing.
We booked our wedding with Fred and he was great to us, he threw in extra food, lights, etc. Whatever we wanted.
Then I worked with Nella and Leslie the day of and let me tell you I have never experienced such unbelievable service in my life. From the moment I pulled up to the moment I left whatever my husband and I needed as well as my family and guests was granted. We took pictures outside and Leslie was giving us cold towels, and fanning us. Throughout the night Leslie and Nella were there for our every need from going to the bathroom, refilling our drinks, making sure we ate plenty, sewing my dress, fixing my hair, the list is endless. They work tirelessly to make sure your party is a success and I had the best day/ night of my life thanks to them. I worked so hard for a year to plan and because they are so amazing I handed everything over to them a few days before and didn't have to worry about 1 thing.
I can't wait for another family member or my future children to have an event there because I don't think I would go anywhere else.
I have had my guests calling me to tell me it was the best wedding they have ever been to and the best most amazing food they have ever had. I can't say enough amazing things at The Crystal Plaza and would recommend them in a heartbeat!

I was so pleased with the reception at The Crystal Plaza in Livingston, NJ. Our guests were blown away with everything from the decor, to the food, to the ice sculptures, to the Sweet Dreams Canteen truck at the very end. The service was impeccable and my husband and I had a dedicated "Bulter-ette" for the entire night to be sure we ate, had everything we needed and ensured we could just take it all in. I wish we could do the night all over again! It was truly spectalular!

I don’t think words could express how absolutely perfect Crystal Plaza was for my husband and I. We worked with Hunter back in summer 2019 after we first got engaged, and the chemistry that we had with him was unparalleled. All the services and features that they had to offer, it spoke volumes to us. We wanted to throw an epic wedding. We worked with Hunter all throughout the year, and then COVID happened. The professionalism that he had and his way of keeping us calm, cool, and collected during these unprecedented times, it let us know we were in the right hands. We have a huge friend group who was getting married, and we heard nothing but horror stories from their venues that they were giving them a hard time about rescheduling, giving them strict rules about how to handle their ceremony. Hunter helped guide us through this process with absolute ease, and it couldn’t have gone any smoother than it did.

We just had our wedding on Saturday (09/18/2021), and our guests still can’t stop talking about how phenomenal the venue was! Starting off the day, my husband and I spent it inside our respective suites with our bridal party, and they were in shock and awe with how beautiful everything was. The bridal suite was gorgeous, and gave the girls everything they needed to get ready. For the groomsmen suite (the Vault), the guys were excited to use all the amenities available in there (pool, golf simulator, pool table, and so much more!) and they spent most of the morning hanging out down there until they needed to get ready. The suites felt very secure, especially since everything was locked down by pin code or you needed a wedding attendant to get back into the space.

My maitre d Ryan throughout the whole day was so helpful and so attentive. From start to finish, Ryan knew exactly what we needed even before we knew it. Drinks to help calm our nerves, cold towels and ice water to cool us down after tearing up the dance floor. Helping our bridal party with anything that they could ever need. The whole team was A-1, and the service blows all of the other venues in the NJ area out of the water!

With the reception, oh my god. My husband and I decided to use the Atrium as the cocktail hour space, and the guests couldn’t believe how beautiful the space was up there! Not only that, all the food was beyond amazing (everyone loved the duck buns) and their new renovations in the Atrium just made everything look so magical. People naturally migrated down to the space outside the main ballroom as a place to hang out and chill, which felt very intimate and roomy, helping our guests feel comfortable at the venue. Once it came time to go into the main ballroom, everything just looked simply perfect. The gold accents in the room, the pin spot lighting from the intelligent lighting that they recently installed. The layout of the room was just amazing. Then comes the other perks like the shot factory (HUGE hit with our guests), and the finale (we did personalized subs as our giveaway to our guests before they left at the end of the night) which they delivered 100% on! It definitely sounds too good to be true, but believe me, they have executed on all of their promises and delivered even more than what was asked for, and the whole planning and rescheduling process with them was just super smooth and fantastic. You should feel no doubts or regrets booking Crystal Plaza for any of your events, because they absolutely deliver on all of your expectations, guaranteed!

My daughters wedding was at Crystal Plaza on 5/3/14. What a fabulous experience! I don't have to write much because everything that is written and I read in all the prior reviews was right on target. The food was delicious, the staff was UNBELIEVABLE and the service was like nothing I have ever experienced before. All the guests are still talking about all three! We planned with Barry, who was always accommodating and always returned emails right away. He made the wedding planning experience a wonderful, easy and stressless process. Nella was our maitred...words can't expereince what a terrific job she did...she gave my daughter the wedding of a lifetime. She went above and beyond to make this night great for all. The cocktail hour was something we had hoped for but far exceeded my wildest dreams! The bride and groom attendants, Leslie and Miquel, were so attentive and wonderful..they took care of every little detail and were one step ahead every step of the way. The whole night was magical and will never be forgotten. Crystal Plaza takes pride in each and every affair that they do and they make you feel like your affair is the most important!!!

Our wedding was absolutely perfect. Ronni and Marco were a pleasure to work with. They were very responsive and easy to contact. They understood that we wanted a classic, elegant wedding and offered many suggestions to ensure our vision would come to life. Marco was an exceptional maitre d' and kept everything running smoothly. Our attendants, Leslie, Ashley, and G, made sure we had everything we needed. They were excellent. The service was truly impeccable in every way and unlike anything we have ever experienced. The food was delicious and the cocktail & Viennese hours were set up beautifully. The quality of the food was phenomenal,
which was so important to us as we come from Italian families! Every single detail that we requested was remembered. Many of our guests raved that our wedding was the best they have ever attended. We will always remember our special day fondly and we are extremely glad that we chose the Crystal Plaza as our wedding venue. We highly recommend the Crystal Plaza and hope to attend another wedding there again soon!

I would like to preface this review by giving a brief description of the state in which my wife and I arrived at the hall. My wife and I are of Jewish, Russian decent. We decided to take pictures in several locations prior to our ceremony at the Crystal plaza. We left our house at 11 am; by the time we entered the limo to get to the hall I thought I was going to have a nervous breakdown. The wiring on my wife’s dress was coming undone, the entire bottom of the dress was black, her makeup was running, her extensions were falling out, and her sister and I were trying desperately to reassure her how gorgeous she looked while thinking how we were going to stop her from killing herself. So, we arrived at the hall; Nella, Leslie (a.k.a Marry Poppins), and Shane were waiting as though they had magically timed our arrival. Nella, seeing our expressions, asked what had happened. 10 minutes after my wife expressed her concerns through clinched teeth and watery eyes, nearly everything was resolved. Leslie fixed her hair, cleaned her dress, and fixed the wiring in half an hour. Leslie is Leonardo Di Vinci and Marry Poppins sowed into one beautiful and slightly less flamboyant women. She is everywhere exactly when she needs to be and completely unnoticed. It was a hot day and it seemed as though every 3 minutes either her or Shane were giving us some water, or patting our heads with an ice cloth. They were kind, funny, and supportive. These two angels were worth booking this hall alone. I actually ended up kissing both their hands by the end of the night. Nella is a pure perfectionist. She reminds me of a Jewish mother; she tells you were to go and what to do and for some reason you enjoy it. These three amazing women would have been enough for me, but everything else was perfect. We are forever indebted to the beautiful people who make this place home and we look forward to future celebrations at Crystal Plaza.

I had the best experience!! The most accommodating and beautiful venue!! My wedding was perfect. If I could go back in time there are things I would’ve done differently but the venue isn’t once of them. I’d chose Crystal Plaza over and over again!! Thank you so much for making my day special and beautiful!

The Crystal Plaza hosted our dream wedding. Alan was warm, welcoming and flexible with our requests and Kevin M. Handled every detail from beginning to end without leaving anything out. We were floored at the high standard of service and our guests could not stop talking about how amazing all of the food was (all food was glatt kosher too).
Our bridal attendant was out-of-this-world fabulous and was by our side taking care of all of the little details. The staff was constantly on-point and the event was extremely well organized and monitored.
We will DEFINITELY hold future events at the Crystal Plaza and will highly recommend the venue to others.

My wife and I have been to another couple's wedding at CrystalPlaza about 5years before we got married. After that incredible wedding, we knew that if we were to ever get married, that it would ONLY be at this amazing venue. Fast forwar 5years later we had our fairy-tale wedding at CrystalPlaza. Where do we begin? First off, this is a 100year old, 3generation, family run venue. When you meet with them to plan your wedding they embrace you as if you are a part of their family and make you feel very comfortable. We dealt mostly with Max Janoff who couldn't make things easier. Any questions, concerns, recommendation, extras, additions, ANYTHING and I mean ANYTHING he will get done for you. He is open to any ideas or customization's you may have for your wedding, and believe me, he will get it done for you! The word, "No", is absolutely not in Crystal Plaza's vocabulary. That being said, the sky is the limit and they make it comfortable and easy to have the wedding that you want to have. Secondly, the venue is just magical. Decorating the place is made easier for you because it is already beautiful on its own. From the rustic castle interior, reception hall, the bar room, outdoor terrace, a Rapunzel style balcony in the reception room, all have such beautiful architecture and details that really make you feel like you are having a royal wedding. The best part of CrystalPlaza is it's stunning exterior. The garden and arch will make for the perfect ceremony (of course weather permitting), but they also have the option of having the ceremony indoors which is amazing as well. For pictures and video, this venue will just enhance them because of how breath-taking this place is. Third, the food is simply put, perfect. Lastly, I can't stress enough how important service is to them. There had to be a million servers at our party. There's even a seamstress following the bride the whole time in case any accidents happen with the dress!It's incredible! CrystalPlaza is 100% recommen

Today is my 1 Month Anniversary from my February 21st wedding and I couldnt be happier! As we look back at our wedding day Crystal Plaza was the perfect place to start our lives together. Lets start from the beginning. We visited Crystal Plaza about a year and a half ago and it was love at first sight. The mansion is beautiful from the outside and breathtaking from the inside. The cocktail room has a library feel to it, cozy and familiar, as if you were home. Which it does feel like because you have the whole place to yourself. The fireplace adds that touch of elegance. When we saw the ballroom I whispered to my then fiance "this is the one." The ballroom is elegent and beautiful. We booked with Barry who helped us in the beginning stages of our process until Marco took over. Marco handled all my questions and always responded to my emails in record time. When it came time to choose our menu he was very helpful in guiding us through every detail. The service is exceptional! On the day of, I had Marco making sure things went smoothly and my bridal attendent Leslie who was outstanding. She made sure I ate, never had an empty glass and took care of all my girls. She even sewed up my bustle when I was worried I would trip during our first dance and curled my bridesmaids hair when it got too flat!! At one point I was fanning myself from all the dancing, and there was Leslie, with a cold towel to cool me down. I am still getting compliments of how wonderful everything turned out including how delicious the food was. I really hope someone I know gets married there soon so I can go back and enjoy it all over again. They really created memories that I will cherish forever! Thank you Crystal Plaza for making my dream wedding come true!

This is the best wedding venue ever!! They are professional and fabulous to work with. I love Nella and Leslie. Nella took total control and ran the wedding like clock work. Leslie dressed everyone and sewed my dress when it ripped during the party. They even took cold washcloths and wiped us down during the dancing. The food was delicious and plentiful.
Everyone said it was the best wedding they had ever been to. We all had the best time because of the staff and the wonderful service. Also we did a cocktail reception wedding which is rather new. They understood exactly the concept and executed it beautifully. It was set up like a night club with food constant throughout the night. You have never seen so much food and everything was yummy.

Wow! A wedding of our dreams that our family and friends cannot stop talking about! From the moment we did our tour of the Crystal Plaza we knew it was the place we wanted to get married. From the beautiful garden to the amazing cocktail hour room, every second of our celebration was picture worthy. The staff made our wedding perfect, from the attentiveness of Leslie (the best bridal assistant a girl could ask for), to the organization of Marco (who thought of all of the small details to make our event run flawlessly), and the rest of the staff that treated every guest like royalty. We absolutely loved that the Crystal Plaza is a family business because they honestly made us feel like we were family from start to finish. Our friends & family cannot stop talking about the jaw dropping food that was served through out our celebration. The cocktail hour was an event within itself and the main course entree surpassed all expectations. And that doesn’t even mention the amazing dessert room that left us stunned. We seriously could not have dreamed of a more perfect wedding and that is entirely thanks to the Crystal Plaza.
What we really loved about the venue was that we were the only wedding that was taking place, which meant all of the staff’s attention was on us. We looked at other venues that had multiple ballrooms, but what made the Crystal Plaza so amazing was that the entire venue was just for us to enjoy.
We will forever be thankful to the staff and the Crystal Plaza for making our wedding the best day of our lives. We cannot possibly rate this place any higher!

My husband and I got married at the Crystal Plaza today and I couldn't even wait 1 day to write a review. It is a classy place of timeless elegance and beauty. Everyone was absolutely incredible in orchastrating the most beautiful wedding ever. From valet to the matree D (thanks Max!!!) to our special bridal lady (Leslie) and groom man (Vinny), to the kitchen staff, to literally everyone! Every detail was perfect and they were so kind and made sure everyone was comfortable and that everything was outstanding. Thank you so much for making our day so incredible and memorable!!!

Absolutely the. BEST! By far the best service ever with amazing food

We were so happy with the crystal plaza and the entire team! They did an outstanding job! I recommend using this place for any occasion you have! We could not be more happier!!!

We had our wedding here on 4/6/24 and could not be happier with our experience. Guests are still talking about the food and how great the wedding was! Iris was a pleasure to work with and helped us plan from day one in August 2023 to our April wedding 8 months later. She answered every email and phone call with patience and helped until the very end plan the wedding of my dreams. I was in the bridal suite with my bridemaids starting at 8:30am and Ariel and Chloe were the best attendants. They assisted and helped me and my party with whatever needed. Chloe was fantastic getting me in and out of the vehicle to the church and helped with anything I could possibly need until the end of the night. Mikheal was the lead Maitre D and him and his team were absolutely wonderful, and constantly refilling drinks for me and even my parents! Crystal goes above and beyond to make your day special and unforgettable. Other reason why I chose this venue is they only do one wedding at a time and you have the option to use their amazing bridal suite space and the vault. Great for pictures, room to get ready- and plenty of hang out space. If you’re on the fence- Book here! You will not regret it. PS- Get the Traveling Treats if you want your guests to talk about your wedding months later!! 😊

My husband I got married January 15, 2011 at The Crystal Plaza. We live in Miami, Florida and decided to give up the beautiful weather in January to have our wedding at the most beautiful venue. We fell in love from the moment we saw the place. The entrance and outside area are breathtaking. We loved the feeling of the inside and especially loved the staff. Allan and his team were beyond amazing and professional. They eliminated every stress a bride and groom may have. Our wedding was way beyond our expectations and anything we can ever dream of. The cocktail hour was a huge hit. I still have people contacting me telling me they have never in all of the weddings they have been to experienced a party like this. The food was delicious and we especially loved the sweet touch Allan surprised us with for dessert. All I had to do was mention I loved coconut cake and he made it his business to add mini coconut cakes to everyone's dessert platter. The service is the best I have ever seen I cannot find one thing wrong or that I would've changed. I would highly encourage any bride and groom looking at this venue to do it!!! It will be everything you want and more it was our fairytale wedding and we are so happy:)