Perona Farms Reviews

We got married at The Refinery on 2/16/25, and we couldn’t have imagined a more perfect experience! From start to finish, the service was absolutely excellent—every single staff member was incredibly attentive, ensuring that no detail was overlooked. What impressed us the most was how the entire team went above and beyond to make sure our guests were comfortable and well taken care of.

The professionalism, warmth, and dedication of the staff truly made our wedding day stress-free and unforgettable. We are so happy we chose The Refinery for our special day—10/10 would recommend to any couple looking for the perfect venue! ❤️✨

My wedding day at Perona Farms was the best day of my life! I always wondered what it would be like to be the bride for a change. I've worked at Perona Farms going on 6 years but I didn't want to get married without getting the full experience, so I did my share of searching wedding venues. I can now honestly say with certainty that Perona Farms does it differently. It is such a special experience, I'm tearing up just writing this. When touring other venues I found that Perona provided by far the best package from the service to the food to the all inclusiveness and the personal attention. I did my due diligence, but nothing else compared.

When I came for my tour with Kenny and my Mom, Marley toured us around. She was so excited for me, and walking through the door, you are immediately greeted by a family member most of the time and given a drink and a snack. My mom was blown away with the cheese board we were given, and I told her "Mom, that's just how we do it!" I will be honest, I did not feel that warmth anywhere else that I had toured. I had the opportunity of working with Marley during the planning process and you can easily see she has probably planned over 1000 weddings. No question was a stupid question and bride brain is a real thing you guys so thank god I had her to help with all the details!

From the moment I stepped on the property, I felt a sense of excitement while feeling calm surprisingly because I knew I was in the best hands. I rented the suites on the property and I was able to enjoy the day with my family and friends. This was probably one of my favorite moments from my wedding day. Cathy was my suite attendant and she made sure I was drinking a mimosa and not stressing about a thing. Cathy has a calming aura about her and my entire bridal party felt that. My coordinators were Ana and Maya. They took care of all the details regarding my decor, first look, ceremony etc. They could not have done a better job in easing my mind that everything was being taken care of. I really was assured they've got it all under control, and they certainly did!

Arriving at the venue after pictures and before the ceremony I saw the space decorated with my decor for the first time and I was in awe of how beautiful everything looked even having to retouch my makeup because I cried. The nerves set in right before walking down the aisle and Rob, Perona's marketing manager, calmed me down. I don't know if I would have made it down the aisle without his words of encouragement and the glass of water he gave me since I was moments away from passing out!

Brendan was my maitre-d' and he was great! He and his team made sure the evening went smoothly. He made sure the timing was perfect and that Kenny and I were always smiling and having a blast while simultaneously doing a phenomenal job taking care of all my family and friends!

This review would not be complete without mentioning THE DELICIOUS FOOD!!! My family had never been to an event at Perona Farms and they were just blown away by the abundance of food at cocktail hour, the lobster tail first course, the fresh scallops and everything else that I have been coming home raving about for years. I could go on and on...Did I mention we are Italian!! I am so happy my family had the opportunity to experience first hand what I get to see everyday.

I just wish I could relive this day over and over, it really flies by. I want to thank the entire staff and Family of Perona Farms. It is no wonder you have upheld your reputation for 107 years as a family owned and operated business. They don't let one minor detail fall through the cracks. It is an honor to be a part of the team and family. Being on the other side as an event coordinator has even more of a special meaning to me now!

Perona Farms is the perfect mix of rustic charm and elegance. The outdoor spaces are so picturesque, and the cozy vibe makes every wedding here feel extra special.

One of the main reasons we chose to get married at Perona Farms was how prepared they are for every and any situation. We loved that the Refinery had the atrium, so we were able to keep it open as it was a nice day. However, if it had rained the ceremony would still be in the atrium but it would be closed. Perona took the stress of moving the ceremony away.

The cocktail hour had everything we could have possibly imagined, highlighted by their brick oven pizza station. Everything tasted AMAZING and all of our guests were coming up to us saying how good the food is.

The Perona team was incredibly helpful, sticking with us the whole night for whatever we needed and helped make sure this was the greatest day of our lives.

Ivette helped make the process seamless and easy from start to finish. We could not recommend Perona highly enough. We are so grateful for the Perona team and being able to have our wedding in the Refinery!

5STAR REVIEW!!! Perona Farms exceeded our expectations and provided the best service, food, and ambiance. If you are considering booking Perona, please take this as your sign to move forward. I can not thank the team enough for their attention to detail, kindness, and overall five-star performance at our wedding. Perona was everything you could hope for in a venue. Being in the events business (and planning weddings for five years in my career), I tend to hold venues and coordinators to a higher standard than most, and Perona did not disappoint. Tammi, our on-site coordinator was a ROCKSTAR!! We absolutely loved her - she made us feel like family, helped when anything came up and completely saw our vision and executed it flawlessly.

We really can not say enough about Perona. Megan, our day-to-day coordinator was also a pleasure to work with - and may I mention, even though this has nothing to do with reviewing the place, she has awesome freaking style and is an absolutely delightful human!! :)

For real though - run, do not walk, to book Perona Farms. We offered the duet-plated meal with the lobster tail appetizer and it was such a hit - guests are still talking about it well after the fact!! We seriously could go on and on about how great everything was but we really just want to thank the entire team of Perona for providing us with the perfect venue for our wedding. We know it was such a success because of all the effort put in behind the scenes by the team.

Our sincerest gratitude to all of you!

veryone at Perona Farms is incredibly organized!!! and friendly!

The whole experience felt magical - from planning, to getting ready in the suites, to ceremony, to the reception! They were hands-on throughout the whole process in the most encouraging and supportive way.

When we were planning, we did not work with an external wedding planner. There was no need for this, especially seeing how amazing the day of coordinator was who works at Perona Farms. She is awesome!!

I'm very grateful for everyone at Perona Farms. A big thank you to Marley as well for all her guidance - a true expert!! I felt supported the whole day! Fern was so welcoming when we entered the suite and had the best yummy treats ready for our arrival! Perona Farms even let us open the suites earlier for hair/makeup.

The food was SO good. I'm still thinking about it over a month later.

I would recommend Perona Farms to everyone!

I had the best wedding at Perona Farms! It was everything I dreamed of and more!

All three venue options are stunning. I had my ceremony and reception in the Barn and it was beautiful.

Perona was so organized and executed everything to perfection. They made sure we were happy and had the best day. Shout out to my coordinator Megan, day of coordinator Ana, and bridal attendant! The service was also great, especially the bartenders Don and John.

All of my friends said the cocktail hour food was amazing and that there were a lot of tables available to sit and eat at. There was plenty of room and I love how the dance floor was large enough to fit all my guests. Perona creates a fun atmosphere and guests were partying it up all night. We loved ending the night with some homemade donuts.

If you are looking for a place with great food, great service, a fun atmosphere, and a picturesque setting, Perona Farms is for you!

After attending a wedding at Perona Farms in 2021, my husband and I knew that we wanted to look there to host our wedding when we got engaged. We originally went to tour Perona with the intent of booking our wedding at the Refinery, but ended up falling in love with the look and feel of the Reserve. Leading up to the wedding we were matched up with an event coordinator who we didn’t have the best experience with. She was slow to respond to emails and questions, often not answering some of our questions if there were multiple questions asked, and sometimes provided incorrect or unclear information to us that we had to clarify multiple times. Besides that, our experience with Perona was completely seamless and we loved everyone that we worked with. Our ceremony coordinator (Anastasia) and maitre’d (Tommy) were absolutely amazing on the day of the wedding. Ana was literally picking pine needles out of my dress after we took pictures in the pines and was so kind, warm, and seemed truly excited to be part of our day. Tommy waited on us hand and foot during the reception and was always there if we needed a drink refill or had any requests. He waited until we sat down to serve us our dinners so that our plates weren’t sitting at the table and the food was served hot. He was attentive to the needs of our parents, as well. The morning of the wedding we used the Carriage House and Workshop for the bridal party to get ready. It’s a great space to utilize so that everyone in the bridal party can hang out and spend time together while getting ready with hair and makeup for the girls and pool/ping pong/darts/etc. for the guys. The girls were served breakfast and lunch as well as any drinks we wanted, and the guys were served lunch and drinks as well. The food at Perona Farms is unmatched as most of it is farm to table, with vegetables grown on the property and cheese and dairy sourced from a local dairy farm.

Perona Farms is the best!!! This venue is an absolute dream. The service is unbelievable and the food was out of this world. We got married in The Barn the outdoor fires and spacious grounds made it impossible to not have a good time. Thank you again!!

We could not have had a better experience with Perona Farms. Their staff goes above and beyond from the moment you tour until the day after your wedding when you pick up your decor! We got married on site in The Reserve. Multiple guests asked us if the entire reserve was for our wedding because they couldn’t believe how big it was with the patio!! You would have never known there are 3 weddings a night there. All separate wait staff, bar staff, separate kitchens, separate coordinators. We got ready on side in their carriage house and our attendant was amazing! Truly had our every need catered for from the moment we arrive until we left that night. The coordinators thought of absolutely everything. We never went to the bar once between our coordinator bringing us drinks or having them fresh on our sweetheart table! The Perona Farms Portal you use leading up to your wedding had measurements and quantities of things that made planning decor so seamless.

We were recommended Perona Farms by our wedding planner Rachael at Bad Boss Bride and it was the best decision ever!
My husband and I were married at the Reserve and we are still getting rave reviews from our guests on the venue, food and staff. It was truly the best day of our lives and we have everyone at Perona Farms to thank!
From the first day of planning to even days after our wedding, Yvette our wedding coordinator was so responsive, supportive, organized and accommodating.
You can feel the special touches of Perona Farms being a family owned venue in every aspect. They are so accommodating, they even offered to make a specific ethnic/cultural drink and food to incorporate into our day.
Even when Yvette was away for a short period, Marley stepped in and was beyond helpful. After meeting us once, Marley even remembered us by face when we were there months later sitting in the waiting room and just checked in to see how we were doing. After our wedding we even received a handwritten letter from the Avondoglio family - one of countless special touches from Perona Farms.
The grounds are incredibly beautiful you don't even need decor. Having the ceremony, cocktail hour and reception spaces all together was so convenient. The option or a retractable roof takes away any concerns of bad weather.
They also have multiple on-site getting ready suites which made hair/makeup and photos stress free.
The amount of food and drinks included from the moment you step into the getting ready suites to the end of the night with to go options is unreal! They also make their own meats, cheeses and many more on site with a rotation seasonal menu.
Special shout out to Franklin our day of coordinator! He made sure not only my husband and I were taken care of every second of the day but also our bridal party and family mentioned how he was so accomodating and didn't let them lift a finger. I can't imagine how many weddings and events happen weekly/monthly but Franklin made us all feel like our wedding was the most important day in their venue. He also is solely responsible for teaching us how to dip down the altar!
HIGHLY recommend booking here, I don't have enough words to describe how incredible this place is in every way!

My son’s wedding was perfect. Perona Farms was an ideal setting, very professional, great food and fantastic staff. The grounds are spectacular and the DeBergh House for the bridal party for the entire weekend made the weekend that much more special!

I got married at Perona Farms on 9/2/23 at the Reserve. From beginning to end, our experience with Perona Farms was exceptional.

Upon our first tour, we fell in love with the space.
Starting with the ceremony space, we cannot tell you how much stress and anxiety it saved us to not have to worry about the weather because of the retractable roof.
The room has enough character to work without many florals or you can go all out and make it your own.The grounds in general were gorgeous, there were so many amazing spots to take pictures without having to go far. They also shuttle you around the day of your wedding so you really are not doing a ton of walking (which is a super nice detail).

The outdoor cocktail hour space was incredible, it felt like we were in another country and our guests loved the ability to go in and out all night.

The actual reserve is beautiful. It isn’t your typical ballroom, which is exactly what we were going for. Again, the room on its own is stunning.

Ok, now onto service:

We worked with Marley from beginning to end, who was just so accommodating and helpful. My family had A LOT of requests and Marley made sure they were met, and we were happy. She was a big part of why we were so happy with our experience.In general, the service was impeccable. We and our families were taken care of from the moment we stepped into the venue to the second we left. We couldn’t have asked for anything more and it was better than I could have imagined.

We chose to get ready at the carriage house and it was a huge part of why our day was so magical and stress free. Every little detail was taken care of from an amazing breakfast and lunch, to having steamers and supplies readily available for us, and an easy space for our hair and makeup people to work in. Everyone loved it and having that part of the day be sooooooo stress free made everything that much better.

Our ceremony coordinators were Kim and Tammy and I don’t even have the words to describe how kind and thoughtful they were and how special they made our day. I cried when I said goodbye to Kim because of how amazing she was and made us feel.

Our maitre d was Brendan and took care of us, from beginning to end. We opted to have a private cocktail hour (which was the best decision). He gave us the space and privacy to enjoy it but made sure we had everything we needed, he continued to do so the whole night and there was never a time we needed anything.

THE FOOD. HOLY SHIT.
I will start by saying this, I come from an Italian family with very high standards and they were all RAVING about the food.

Our food at the suites was fantastic and again, Marley and crew were beyond accommodating to our preferences.

People are still talking about our cocktail hour. We added on a few stations and made a few substitutions, but again, Marley made this easy and made sure we had exactly what we wanted.

The dinner portion was incredible and they made sure we loved every single option we ordered our guests.

My husband and I are both vegetarians and they truly catered to us and gave us everything we could ever want.

This was hands down the best day of our lives and that is because of the impeccable professionalism and service that Perona offers. Our day was better than me or my husband could have ever imagined and it is all thanks to Marley, Kim, Tammy, Brendan and the incredibly talented and thoughtful team they have on their hands!

I can't say enough amazing things about Perona Farms. They were incredible to work with from the start to the end and they helped us put together an amazing event. Through the entire planning process, Megan was so incredibly helpful. She answered all of our questions, always in a timely manor. The Perona Farms Experience tasting event was so much fun and such a great way to get to experience your venue before your wedding day. Our day of coordinators were incredible, making sure everything was set up correctly, driving us on golf carts around the property for pictures, making sure we had food and drinks available to us at all times so that we could actually eat at our own wedding. Guests raved about the food. So many people couldn't believe there was still dinner after the cocktail hour, because there was so much amazing food there. If you're debating having your wedding at Perona Farms, I'd say it's a no brainer!

If you’re even contemplating having your wedding at Perona, just do it, don’t even hesitate to think about it. Perona helped us throw the most amazing wedding experience for ourselves and our guests. From the start, when working with Ivette, she really reassured us with her knowledge about the wedding business and Perona itself, answering any and all questions we had. This venue is a truly one stop shop location that provides the highest end food and beverage for your guests. This is not your traditional basic venue food. The service was also top notch, each table having their own waitstaff, our Maitre D Portia was incredible. Always by our sides to make sure our plates were never empty and our glasses were always filled. She was such a huge help during the reception. I think my husband and I would both agree that the star of our wedding day was Brie, our ceremony coordinator. She was an absolute rockstar!!!! She called my wedding jitters, helped to make my ceremony dreams become a reality. She was my right hand man leading right up to the reception. I never once had to look for her throughout the night, she stayed close and was exactly the kind of person an anxious bride wants to work with. The venue itself is so gorgeous, it really requires such little decor, which was an added bonus. Future brides and grooms, you will never regret your decision to book Perona, and your guests reactions to the night will prove you made the right decision, just like ours did!!

This was the perfect venue for our big day! So beautiful and the staff has everything perfected. Was great to work with them from booking through to the day of. We used the refinery and it was stunning and all our guests were complimenting the food!

My husband and I can not say enough good things about Perona Farms! From our very first walk through of the venue, to the day after our wedding, they were an absolute pleasure to work with. Our event coordinator Ivette did A LOT of hand holding, which every anxious bride and groom need while planning a wedding, with warmth, grace and professionalism. We never felt uncomfortable asking a question (even the silly ones) and every question was answered immediately. The venue itself is beyond stunning, no matter which one you choose, so personal decorations can be minimal and everything will still look classic, modern and timeless. Our day of coordinators Desiree and Franklin felt like family immediately. We were actually sad to say goodbye to them that night! And our MatrieD Brendan made sure that we wanted for nothing and that whatever we needed was given to us without asking. The amazing attention to detail, not to mention the beautiful and extremely amazing cocktail hour and dinner (the food is out of this world!) is something out of a 5 star resort! The ONLY bad thing we can say is that everything was so perfect that by the end of the night we didn’t want to leave!! 10 out of 10 would highly recommend and we can’t wait to go back for their “event nights”. The best of the best for sure! If you want the most magical, unforgettable experience for your wedding I HIGHLY suggest Perona Farms.

Just got married yesterday in the barn and cannot say enough good things regarding our experience at Perona. We had an excellent evening with all of our friends and family. Everyone kept raving about the food and how attentive/kind the staff was. The coordinators are top notch and thanks to them- everything ran smoothly. Ivette, Kim and Heather were so incredible to work with. Definitely bittersweet for this chapter to be closing!

Beautiful venue, just realize you are not going to get 'great ' food when 150 people are being fed. Mediocre food along with timed putting down on table and being scooped up even if guest hasn't eaten. Desserts were no better. Have a buffet and let your guests eat.

It is hard to even summarize how amazing Perona Farms is, but they truly are. The entire day was SEAMLESS, from the service to the food everything was perfect. They honestly went above and beyond, and the planning process leading up to the wedding with Marley and the rest of the crew was stress free. All questions were answered quickly and accurately! We never felt unsure about anything!! Also, Brendan our Maitre d Brendan and our day of coordinator Kim were so sweet and made sure everything was perfect. Our Bridal Attendant Fern was the cutest and made the morning getting ready so calm. Just overall AMAZING!

My daughter and new son-in-law just had their wedding at the Refinery. Everything was so beautiful. I can't recommend this venue enough. The staff and service were excellent, as well as the food and the atmosphere. My family and I could not be more pleased with the wonderful celebration we had at Perona Farms!

Wow wow wow- my husband and I are still are BLOWN AWAY by the staff at Perona Farms and our entire experience with them. Our guests RAVED about everything from the service, the kindness and attentiveness of the staff, the food, the venue itself, absolutely everything. There are times in the wedding planning process that get challenging and you start to question is it worth it - and we even live an hour and a half from Perona Farms which sometimes made us question if we should have chosen an closer venue (or at least considered one since Perona Farms was the first and ONLY venue we visited), but those thoughts were quickly put to rest from the moment we pulled up to the venue on our wedding day and were greeted by our suite attendant Linda. She was a ray of sunshine and made me feel extremely special and kick started the excitement. She was attentive and present, and so so kind. And then Bri, our day of coordinator-- with all of our decor, using rented flowers and purchased candles (aka no florist), Bri became our coordinator and our florist and she handled it with kindness, grace, and an extremely obvious high level of expertise. I had a vision, which I very vaguely communicated in hindsight, and it’s like she read my mind, but used her own special touch to make it better than we could have ever imagined. I was worried only meeting her the day before that I would regret not having our own separate coordinator, but that thought never crossed my mind on our wedding day. The set up took our breath away. And with minimal notice her and the team were able to repurpose our circle arch from the ceremony to the reception space seamlessly. And Franklin, our maitre d', wow, his positivity, generosity, and patience (esp at times throughout the night when I was lacking it) was immeasurable. He said so many things that felt so personal throughout the night, he was so genuine it made us feel extra special! Also, Marley who worked with us from the day we booked the venue, attended our ceremony which meant so much to us. I feel like everyone we worked with became instant family to us, and it was all so clear that this was exactly where we were meant to get married and that all the stress and the long drives were MORE than worth it. We will be forever grateful. Perona Farms and their staff made our dream wedding a reality. If you are considering Perona Farms, this is your sign to book with them NOW! (We were in the refinery!)

Perona was a magical place to have our wedding and my dream venue. The staff went above and beyond in making our day extra special. Marley was phenomenal in all the aspects of planning and helping us through the process. Desiree was an asset and gift to help us with the ceremony. She mainly helped me the entire day which was a huge relief, especially when things went sideways a few times on my end. Brenden was also really helpful during the reception. He spent a lot of time doing the behind-the-scenes things. I couldn’t have asked for a better experience or place to be married.

My husband and I got married on 10.10.22 in The Refinery and had the most amazing day!!

Our bridal suite attendant Mabel was amazing. She was standing outside waiting to greet us when the shuttle arrived in the morning to drop off myself and the girls. She was so attentive the entire morning, making sure we had enough to eat and drink and also making sure the temperature in the room was perfect. My mom and one of my sisters requested something for lunch that wasn’t on the menu, and she was able to talk to the chef and make the accommodation for them. They were so appreciative of her efforts. When my bouquet arrived she noticed one of the flowers were wilted, so she removed it and replaced it with a beautiful hydrangea that PF had. Her attention to detail was amazing and I’m so thankful she went above and beyond to make sure everything looked perfect. She truly made the morning run so smooth.

Our coordinator Brie was great! I created a coordinator manual that listed all the details on the decor and how I wanted it to be arranged, and everything was perfect. She really helped us manage our time while we took first look photos, bridal party photos, and immediate family photos. She even helped me pick out the pines from my train when we were taking photos in the pine trees. Bloomery added some flowers to the green wall in the ceremony room, and she moved them to the green wall in the reception room and it looked amazing. When I did a walk through of the venue before the first look, I was so happy that everything looked exactly how I had envisioned.

Our Maitre D Kelly was amazing! She came into the bridal suite before the ceremony to introduce herself and asked us what drinks we wanted once the ceremony was over. Sure enough once my husband and I exited the ceremony room she was standing right there with both drinks in hand. She did a great job making sure all the cocktail hour food she brought my husband was gluten free (He has celiacs disease.) We both loved the pizza so much! My husband said it’s one of the best gluten free pizzas he’s ever had. Kelly put in a to go order for each of us, and we were able to get a box of pizza the next morning when we picked up our decor. She was so attentive the whole night making sure our drinks were never empty and making sure the temperature in the room was okay. When the entrees were served my husband and I were in the bridal suites and she made sure to come find us to let us know our food was served so we could enjoy it while it was hot. She was so sweet and fun to be around, and we are so happy we had her by our side to make sure we had everything we needed.

From start to finish every staff member at PF made our night the most amazing experience. Our guests have not stopped raving about how amazing the food and the venue were. If you’re looking for a great venue in NJ, you need to visit Perona and experience how magic for yourself.