The Briarcliff Manor Reviews

If you're having a relatively small wedding, and you're looking for simple, elegant beauty with great food and a wonderful staff, this is the place for you. It's been eight months since my wedding, and many guests are still talking about how perfect everything was. Not a single flaw. Perfect venue for 140-150 people, delicious food, and if you want it, the staff is ready and willing to make it happen.

I just want to say that choosing the Briarcliff Manor was absolutely the best and most important decision that we made in our wedding planning. We just had our wedding last Saturday, Dec 18th 2021, during the omicron surge. The Briarcliff Manor was flexible with the minimum guest count considering the situation, and our lower guest count coupled with their wonderful room layout and service made our wedding cozy and legendary. We had a picky vision - we wanted our wedding to be classic and intimate yet easy going - for example, my gown was a full blown princess ball gown from Kleinfeld, but we still wanted a less formal vibe for the guests’ comfort. This was only possible because of the great combination of Perry’s family style hospitality, Emily’s steadfast coordination and Jimmy’s professional white glove table service. Every single one of our guests had a smile from ear to ear every moment. The food was worth five times the price. Especially their passed hor d'oeuvres were so delicious. Their entree quality and enormous variety of great desserts were talked about by our guests even days later. We were so concerned waking up on a rainy day for our wedding in December. But the mist outside and the beautiful staircase and lit fireplace inside were more than enough for the magic (and photographs). All the vendors that they recommended were good - particularly our MC, Joe at Big Town Productions was exceptional!! We didn’t prepare wedding favors. But Emily coordinated hundreds of individually wrapped chocolate covered strawberries for us to give out. They were perfectly presented for our guests at the exit, and everyone loved them. Overall, our wedding was beyond our dreams, more perfect than we ever imagined. Just a perfect story book wedding with the Briarcliff Manor family. No other venue could possibly have done better for us.

To the team at The Briarcliff Manor,

Wedding Day: 6/17/2021

A special thank you from the new Mr. and Mrs. Rodriguez

From the bottom of our hearts, we would like to thank you for an amazing ceremony and reception at your venue. Your team's attention to detail, hospitality, and professionalism for our wedding was exceptional. From the planning stages to the actual day, Emily, Vincenza, Meghan, Logan, and the catering team were wonderful. We were incredibly happy with the decorations, coordination, and service. For the reception, we want to specially thank Jimmy for the great hospitality. The guests thought his service was above and beyond, and he even gave us a suggestion for a nice photo angle with champagne glasses. That day was the most memorable day of our lives, thank you all for making it possible.

With Love,
Kristel and Jorge

You have to look at the venue and talk to the owners, that alone will convince you to have an epic wedding there!

We were absolutely blown away by our experience at The Briarcliff Manor on our wedding day! The food, service, and setting are all incredible, and multiple guests reached out to us afterwards to say that this was the best food and service at a wedding they've been to. Kelsey and Stephanie were super helpful throughout the planning process, and Bella and the day-of team took care of everything so we could really be in the moment and enjoy the celebration. They made us feel so special and we truly can't recommend them enough!

We hosted our Halloween wedding at the Briarcliff Manor and so many guests complimented the venue! The whole Briarcliff Manor team is easy to work with, the food is great, and the ceremony space is beautiful. So happy we decided to celebrate our special day here!

We had such a fantastic wedding at the Briarcliff Manor. Perry was very willing to work with us to make sure we got everything we wanted within our budget. The night of the wedding, the staff was super responsive in attending to our guest's needs and the food was delicious! I would highly reccomend the Briarcliff Manor for your wedding, they definitely went above and beyond to make the night special for us.

Choosing The Briarcliff Manor was one of the best decisions we made for our big gay wedding! They were so helpful, organized and attentive. They really have the art of weddings down to a science. They think of things that we never would have thought about. At the same time, they don’t feel like a factory; everything has a personal touch and they take great care of their clients.
The in-house food for our wedding was a rave and a highlight for many of our guests. The staff kept the drinks and food flowing all night and accommodated our special requests with ease.
There are some noise ordinance rules that they have to follow for any outdoor portions of their events. Amplified live music during the ceremony was not possible. Additionally, only certain instruments are allowed. Despite this limitation, they were able to help us come up with a solution and still made our ceremony very special.
We were lucky enough to have good weather for our outdoor wedding ceremony on the lawn. The views of the Hudson River were breathtaking.
Our event coordinator, Kelsey, did a wonderful job helping us plan everything. She was super organized. We knew we were in good hands with her. Stephanie, also, was a great communicator, helping to answer our questions over email quickly and efficiently. On the day of, Jen was our bridal attendant. She took the best care of us and really allowed us to enjoy our day without a single worry.
Everything about our wedding was beautiful — the decor (provided in-house by Vincenza), the food and the atmosphere. If you’re looking for a one-stop shop for all things WEDDING, book The Briarcliff Manor for your special day!

My fiancee and I chose The Briarcliff Manor due to the wonderful view over the mountaintop and the gorgeous interior. Thanks to Emily, the wedding planning has been stress free. We could not have asked for an easier time planning. The wonderful food is an added bonus!

We planned a wedding in two months and The Briarcliff Manor made that happen. This place stands out from all other venues. It is so elegant and beautiful! The grounds are gorgeous for an outdoor ceremony and cocktail hour. Everyone loved the river view during the ceremony. The setting was absolutely stunning and perfect for pictures.
The team was extremely helpful with every detail. We could not have done it without Perry, Emily and Vincenza. My bridal attendant, Stephanie, was the best! She was one step ahead of any needs. I could not recommend her enough.
The cocktail hour and food was amazing, and the guests all expressed how delicious the food was. The guests also mentioned how great their servers were at each table.
I would definitely use The Briarcliff Manor for other celebrations.

I don't even know where to begin for this review. The entire experience was magic. From the very beginning, my fiance and I loved the venue just looking at it. From there, Perry and Vincenza and their entire staff worked hard to provide us full support as we put together and executed our personal vision for our wedding. The food was INCREDIBLE, they bent over backwards to help us out with anything we needed leading up to the event, and their expert help on the day of the wedding helped keep us on track and the event running smoothly. Literally everyone at the wedding complimented us on the venue and food. It was exactly what we wanted, and this was due to the Briarcliff's OUTSTANDING support.

From the moment my wife walked through the doors of The Briarcliff Manor she knew that this was going to be the host of our reception. From the beautiful interior to the charming exterior, it was the perfect place for us. They were very helpful in all of our decision making and helped guide us through the entire process. Everyone complimented the food and atmosphere that The Briarcliff Manor provided. Would definitely recommened!

We had my daughter's bridal shower at The Briarcliff Manor two weeks ago and it was perfect. The food was delicious, the service was impeccable, and the views are spectacular Jamie Lutz helped us plan and she was wonderful, from the first time I met her she was always professional and very helpful. On the day of the shower she kept us on schedule and everything went off without a hitch. Thank You Jamie, Valerie, and Perry for making my daughter's shower a very special event and making her very happy.

I couldn’t say enough of how amazing The Briarcliff Manor is! They made my special day beyond anything I could have imagined it to be. I planned my wedding pretty quickly but my original plans couldn’t go threw due to the storm Westchester NY had 2 days prior to my wedding where my venue lost power and wasn’t sure if they would have it back in time. My aunt reached out to the Owner Perry to see if he could help and boy did he go above and beyond to help us out. With out hesitation he had us come to the Manor and get everything figured out the day before my wedding mind you. He got all his vendors to get me everything I needed and it was more then I could ever imagined. The staff at The Briarcliff Manor made sure I had the most amazing wedding day and it couldn’t have happened with out them!

WOW! I am so blown away by my experience at The Briarcliff Manor. Everyone who works here is a total professional and makes putting a wedding together look easy! From beginning to end, I loved my wedding journey with this group of amazing people. Emily showed us around on our walk through and gave us the idea that anything is possible at The Briarcliff Manor. Vincenza was the incredible decor and floral specialist and everything on my wedding day looked more gorgeous than I could have imagined. Kelsey was the venue coordinator on the day on our wedding and also helped us through our tasting, our final meeting, and also answered all of my crazed 11pm emails the week before the wedding. Kelsey made me feel like I had my stuff together and that the big day would be incredible (and it was). Kelsey made it all make sense and I am so incredibly grateful for her. Stephanie was my day-of bridal attendant, but also the one that would greet us everytime we entered the Manor. Stephanie held my Champagne, secured my bustle, but most importantly was my steady companion before all of the big moments of the day. Stephanie stood next to my dad and I as we watched the wedding party file out into the backyard and the big moment got closer. She was an incredible person to have by my side in these moments and I can't thank her enough. Perry was a dream! He was such a calming presence when there were a few droplets of rain and we decicded to pretend it wasn't happening, and then it went away! He guided my husband and I through our cake cutting, and was always nearby to help. The whole staff on site was an absolute dream. The bartenders, the wait staff, the chefs, all of the people I never got to meet who made the day amazing, EVERYONE! I cannot thank you enough for the perfect day. What a perfect setting to continue our love story. The gorgeous sunset in the horizon, the lush greenery, the incredible drinks, and oh my god the FOOD! I could write a novel about how much I love The Briarcliff Manor. I love this place, I love the people, and I wish I could get married all over again to enjoy this place one more time. Thank you to the moon and back!!! If you are thinking about booking with The Briarcliff Manor, do it. They really make dreams come true!

I just had my bridal shower at The Briarcliff Manor and I could not have asked for anything better! The venue was gorgeous, clean and so beautifully decorated. All the guests are still raving about how delicious and how much food there was! All staff was so sweet and patient with any last minute requests. Perry, Enza and staff were so polite and accommodating taking care of every single detail. I felt like I was family being taken care of! Do yourself a favor and book your next event here, your guests will have so many gorgeous pictures to take, so much good food to eat and will be talking about how perfect it was weeks after! Thank you to The Briarcliff Manor for such a PERFECT day!!

We couldn’t be more grateful to The Briarcliff Manor for making our wedding day so special. From the very beginning, the team was attentive, professional, and incredibly thoughtful. Every detail—big and small—was handled with such care, and it gave us so much peace of mind knowing we were in good hands.

We are so thankful for their kindness, organization, and dedication. Our wedding was everything we hoped it would be, and that wouldn’t have been possible without two special and sweet ladies, Kelsey and Stephanie. Lastly, we also want to thank Vincenza for the beautiful decoration and flower arrangements. Highly recommend to any couple looking for a beautiful space with people who genuinely care.

We couldn't have asked for a better venue for our wedding! From start to finish, the service was exceptional—every detail was carefully attended to, and the staff- Perry, Vincenza, Emily, Stephanie, Alex and the rest of the team, made us feel truly special. And a special shot out to chef Peter for the AMAZING food- guests are still raving! What really stood out, though, was how much the team made us feel like family. They went above and beyond to ensure everything ran smoothly, and their warmth and personal touches made our day even more memorable. We are so grateful for such an amazing experience and would highly recommend this venue to any couple looking for a spectacular place to celebrate their love!

The Briarcliff Manor is like a dream! A gorgeous plantation-style house hidden in New York State, the Manor offers wonderful food and beautiful views. Emily and the rest of the staff are so friendly and helpful. I would have been a wreck planning everything by myself, but they helped make everything organized with deadlines and vendor suggestions. We couldn't have chosen a better place to get married.

The Briarcliff Manor provided such a beautiful venue for our daughter's wedding. It is a stately mansion that exudes charm and elegance. It provided for us the perfect venue to have a lovely and classic wedding. The outdoor patio overlooking the Hudson River was just the right setting for the amazing cocktail hour that we had as our guests are still talking about the wonderful passed appetizers along with the delicious variety of food stations. Our guests were raving about the chateaubriand and the staff was ever present happily providing excellent service to our guests. Perry, the owner, was incredible to work with as one can see he takes great pride in the Briarcliff brides saying their fairytale wedding was beyond amazing. We can't thank Perry and his assistant, Emily enough for helping to make our daughter's wedding a dream come true for her and us too.

If you want everything to go smoothly on your wedding day, then book with The Briarcliff Manor. From the initial conversation with the owner, up until we said goodnight on our wedding day, everything went so seamlessly. They handled every hiccup and bump in the road before I even caught wind of it. Truly, a bride’s dream. The entire team here treated us like they knew us personally, not like just another event in their books. Everyone here worked with us to help us create the wedding of our dreams. They handled everything proactively and with professionalism. Not to mention, the venue is GORGEOUS. Every picture comes out stunning! Our guests were truly impressed! The food was fantastic and there was plenty to go around. Their list of preferred vendors is fantastic- our wedding cake was the best cake I’ve had at any wedding. Their in-house decorator is worth every penny- she made everything absolutely stunning. The team at The Briarcliff Manor are pros at hosting beautiful events and take pride in their work. They truly went above and beyond to make our wedding day perfect!

I cannot say enough wonderful things about The Briarcliff Manor. The minute I stepped out of the car; I knew that The Briarcliff Manor was the perfect venue for us. I was lucky enough to visit the venue almost exactly a year before my wedding date (9/22/2018), so it was great to see what everything would look like during that time of year. The mansion fit my vision perfectly (romantic/ classy/ modern/ chic) and the grounds were always well-kept. During every visit, Perry, Vincenza and staff were always friendly and helpful and willing to go above and beyond to give me anything and everything I wanted. Vincenza did all the decor and flowers and was able to take the ideas in my head and turn them into a magical fairytale in real life, and I could not have been more impressed with the outcome. The food was extremely important to us, and the Briarcliff Manor did not disappoint. Everything was delicious and beautifully presented and left everyone wanting more. The service is probably what makes this one of the best venues in Westchester. We were blown away by the staff's attentiveness, kindness, thoughtfulness and overall genuine willingness to make my wedding day the most special day of my life. If you want to have the time of your life with absolutely no worries in the world and still be on a happiness-high years later, you need to get married or have any event at The Briarcliff Manor.

I had my wedding at The Briarcliff Manor last week and it was more than anything I could've dreamed! The venue is beautiful, I was taken back by the garden, ballroom, bridal suite and the views. The staff were phenomenal and I can't wait to attend future events.
Thank you for making my day, The Briarcliff Manor!

We just had our wedding at briarcliff and it was the most amazing day of our lives! Despite the rain, the whole team at Briarcliff including Emily, Perry, Vincenza, Stephanie and Kelsey were incredible and made our indoor ceremony just as spectacular. The day couldn’t have been more incredible from the beautiful decor and food to the detailed planning that made everything run seamlessly. We decided to do day of coordination services as well and Emily made such a detailed timeline and itinerary that every one of our vendors that we met with leading up to the wedding complimented how organized everything already was. We literally did not have to do a thing on our wedding day which made it so stress free. They anticipated every need, brought us upstairs for alone time to enjoy a meal during part of cocktail hour, and prepared everything from the set up of our guest book and seating chart to our exit and everything in between. We couldn’t be more grateful to Emily and everyone at Briarcliff for the most amazing day!