South Gate Manor Reviews
Reviews
4.9 out of 5 rating
4.9 out of 5 rating
157 Reviews
98% recommend it
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Mayra P. Sent on 11/26/202311/10/2023 Wedding
South Gate Manor is hands down the BEST WEDDING VENUE. We got married 11/10/2023 and we can’t say enough good things about SGM. The venue itself is absolutely gorgeous, super clean, smells great, the ballroom/ dance floor is huge as well as the cocktail hour room !!! Speaking of cocktail hour.. when I tell you the amount of food they provided is actually INSANE! And it was all delicious, every single station!! Our guests are still raving about it.
From the moment we walked in we knew it was our place to get married. Matt and Chris were the easiest people to work with, and were always attentive with our emails & calls.
Our maître D, Bobby was absolutely fantastic, funny, and professional. If it wasn’t for him I think I would’ve been overwhelmed-but sure enough he was on top of it all. He just made our day run so smoothly.
Lizette & staff were professional and always kind to our guests, and made sure everyone was okay with their drinks, etc.
I’m so happy to say our guest cannot stop talking about our wedding and the venue. My husband Greg and I want to say thank you to everyone at South Gate Manor for the amazing hospitality. We love you guys and like we said, if we can get married there every weekend we would. -
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Laura G. Sent on 08/12/2023Hidden Gem
We originally chose this venue due to the large dance floor, but as the planning started to our wedding day, we could not have been more happier with South Gate Manor and working with Matt and his team. Our family and guests could not say more about the cocktail hour, quality of food, entreers, dessert and service of the wait staff. I am so happy that our family and friends saw what we saw on the first day. From the owners to Bobby the Maitre D, to Lizette and the rest of the South Gate Manor Crew - everything was top notch. Matt was flexible with timing, food options and wedding week. We loved how we were the only wedding of the day and felt that we had the best venue and team working with us. This venue is the hidden gem of NJ and should be ranked among the best. -
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Nicole R. Sent on 02/21/2023
Best wedding venue ever
Hello. I had my wedding at South Gate Manor on February 19th, 2023. I can not tell you enough good things about this venue. From the time of booking to the final days leading up to the wedding they made sure everything was exactly how my husband & I wanted it. The food was absolutely incredible!! The owners are wonderful & so easy to work with. The staff went above & beyond all night. I truly can not say no bad thing about this venue. 1000000/10 recommend. -
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Lauren A. Sent on 06/22/2022
staff & food amazing
South gate is amazing. the staff is on point - David, Lissette & bobby were gems the whole night. They always made sure my husband & I, my bridal party and parents where takin care of. i wish i can relive my wedding that's how good the staff was and the food is amazing -
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Maria S. Sent on 04/04/2022Best venue in nj!
There are no real words that can describe how special they made our big day! Everyone was amazing and made the whole planning process so stress free. When I tell people we had NO stress from wedding planning they dont believe me! But the South Gate Manor was amazing from start to finish. The day of everything went smoothly thanks to Bobby & Lizette. They were so fun, calming, and organized and the perfect additions to have by our side and everything was amazing. Our guests were raving about the food, how beautiful the venue was, and how exceptional the service was. Matt and Chris were always available and knowledgeable during the planning process and Stephanie did an amazing job with bringing our flower design vision to life. -
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Geniene S. Sent on 04/05/2022The Best Wedding Venue Around!
My daughter was married there on Friday, 4/1. Everything was wonderful. The food, the atmosphere, the service! The attendants! Nothing left to desire! Our attendant David was the best! I would recommend to anyone looking to have a wedding at a unique and delicious place to go to South Gate Manor -
Dianne R. Sent on 04/14/2021
Highly Recommend
Everything from the food, to the owners, to the staff, to the decor and ambiance was absolutely fantastic! All the guests were raving about the wedding! South Gate made my daughter and son in laws wedding an absolute dream come true! We highly recommend them! -
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Alyssa Sent on 11/21/2021
Truly a dream!!!
Not sure where to even start with SGM. My husband and I went to NYE here a few years ago and had such an amazing time that when we got engaged, South Gate was the first place in mind. Our wedding was everything we wanted and more. From the decor, to the food, to the service, South Gate was top notch!!!! Bobby was our maitre’d and Lizette was our bridal attendant, both were phenomenal!! Neither of us had to worry about a thing all night long. Our parents also each had their own attendants that checked in with them all night. The food is INCREDIBLE and did NOT stop all night. Our guests are still raving about the quantity AND quality!! The dessert station was amazing as well, and the custom made that selection with us. Our guests with dietary restrictions also had the optional to make requests in the moment and were able to get whatever they needed/wanted. Matthew and Chris, the owners, were so accommodating and so great to work with throughout the whole process and they both stayed the entire night!! They checked-in with us and our parents throughout our reception to make sure we were happy. They also give you SO MUCH for your money. It’s unreal!! I honestly cannot say enough great things about South Gate. We wish we could experience our wedding all over again because it was truly a dream!! Even more amazing than we could have EVER imagined!!! Thank you for making our day unforgettable!!!! -
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Samantha P. Sent on 11/20/2021Beyond Perfection!
Above and beyond! I have struggled to write this because there are no words that truly capture how perfect the South Gate Manor and the staff are.
Everything from the service, to the food, the venue, and the entire planning process was everything we could have asked for and more. Matt and Chris truly love and take pride in what they do and will make sure that your wedding day is beyond magical. The entire staff, especially Bobby and Lizette, were amazing and made us feel like royalty on our wedding day. Matt was so amazing to work with and plan our wedding. As a bride and groom with dietary restrictions he made sure we had plenty of options on our wedding day, and as simple and silly as it sounds, we are so grateful to be able to eat at our own wedding!
The venue is absolutely beautiful and our guest could not get over the cocktail hour and the food. If I could host every event for the rest of my life at South Gate Manor, I would. If you want a stunning venue, with amazing food, service, and the all around best night of your life, look no further. -
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Sylvia D. Sent on 01/29/2022Best night of our lives!
South Gate Manor was the absolute best choice for our wedding! From dealing with the owners, Matt and Chris Marino, to the amazing staff I had absolutely nothing to worry about. Matt treated me and my husband as if we were family. The decor was so elegant and the floral pieces by Stephanie Marino of M2 Floral were breathtaking! I have nothing but praise for the food! The best food you will have at a wedding. If you left the wedding hungry, you did something wrong. I will forever brag about my time at South Gate Manor and hope to go back there soon as a guest at another even. -
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Cassidy H. Sent on 10/08/2021Absolutely amazing
I cannot say enough good things about South Gate and their team. Matt was amazing to work with from beginning to end and made sure we had everything we asked for. David and Lizette - the bridal attendants are the nicest people I've ever met. All morning they were refilling our glasses while getting ready, made sure we ate and took care of everything. I didn't have to do ANYTHING to ensure a smooth day, it was handled before I could even ask. Now Bobby, our Maitre'd was hands down the highlight of wedding. He is absolutely amazing at what he does. We wanted for nothing, he had drinks appearing at the exact time we were finishing them. He brought us our own plates of food from cocktail hour and dessert before they started just to ensure we had something. He was with us every step of the way throughout the day. You will absolutely not regret choosing this team to help you with your special day. -
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Ronald L. Sent on 09/14/2020Mel and Ed
Absolutely beautiful in everything. It was truly more than I expected. Very well handled, Service was more than outstanding, Food was second to none. My only regret is not having a second daughter to do this again. My hats off to everything and most of all Thank you all for a wonderful event. -
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Valerie Sent on 11/12/2019Couldn't have asked for a better experience
An absolutely amazing experience! From the beginning, Matthew was clear, informative and attentive to any questions we had. Anytime we had a question or sought advice, we received a prompt response.
Our wedding day was better than I dreamed it could be. From the moment I arrived, it was clear that my only job for the day was to enjoy my wedding. David was a wonderful bridal attendant and took care of any details I had, while our Maitre D' Chris was fantastic at keeping everything moving and on point. They also made sure I ate -- I didn't want to be a bride who didn't eat! Every staff member helped make our wedding memorable, and I felt like I was living a First Class life for a day.
Our guests raved about the venue and the food, and we're still receiving compliments about it. We're so thankful we went with South Gate Manor, and I couldn't imagine having our wedding anywhere else. -
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Zach L. Sent on 08/13/2019The Perfect Day
My wife and I had an amazing day at South Gate Manor. Everything was perfect. We kept thinking if there was anything we would change or wanted differently and couldn't think of a single thing. The food was incredible and the service was top-notch. Our highest recommendation to anyone who wants to use this venue for their big day. -
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Kirstinkevin Sent on 07/19/2019Best Wedding People Have Ever Been TOO
If I could give SGM 10 stars I would. My brother had his prom at this venue and said to me when he came home you need to have your wedding there. A year later I was engaged and we looked at this venue and fell in love. We looked at a lot of venues and nothing compared to South Gate Manor. This is family run and amazing. We were told before and after we booked our wedding there by people "best wedding I've ever been, too" "phenomenal food" "great service" from all ages. And that is what we got for our wedding. My husband and I were so impressed. Our day was perfect and anytime we turned around we had the staff at our sides with food, drinks, bouquets, and whatever else we needed. Exceptional staff - (Bobby (Maitre D) & Lizette & David (our bridal attendants). Thank you Matthew, Christopher, and Stephanie (M2 Floral & Event Design) for making our day perfect.
Photos Taken by Forever North Photography - another great 10 star vendor -
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Erica Sent on 07/02/2019Most amazing experience!
South Gate Manor was an absolute dream! From the moment we met with Matt and Chris they made us feel at ease. Anytime I would get a little stressed, they ensured me things would be perfect, and they were right! From the food to the service, to the amazing atmospheres they create, it truly was a magical day. Everyone I spoke with who attended the wedding couldn’t stop talking about how amazing the food selection was. From the spread at the cocktail hour to the endless desserts at the venetian hour.
Another wonderful thing was having the matradee and bridal attendee right next to us the whole day. It made me feel so comfortable. From the moment we stepped off the bus, they were there to hold my hand and my dress. If something silly or small happened they were right there to take care of it. Earlier in the evening, before cocktail hour I was getting my hair redone and had been running around all day and was so hungry. My matradee made me sit down with napkins and spoon feed me as I got my hair done. He went above and beyond to ensure I eat and enjoyed myself. At the end of the night I spilled something on my dress and before I could even ask for a napkin, he was on his hands and knees cleaning my dress. These silly little things really made a different of the day to make sure it went perfect. I would gladly host another event here or recommend to a friend. South Gate team you are amazing!!!! -
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