The Sapphire Grand Reviews

Ariana's is not only a beautiful facility but the staff is absolutely amazing. They made sure we had everything we needed throughout the whole wedding process and the day off. The food was absolutely amazing. Our guests couldn't believe how delicious everything was. My father is still talking about the clams and mussells. I can't think of one single thing that wasn't perfect that night. If you want a place that is going to cater to everything you need and want and give you the perfect wedding. I suggest checking them out!!

Everything was perfect. Eric was amazing he made sure everything was perfect for us.

Not only is this a beautiful and affordable location, but it comfortably fit our nearly 200 guests. Everyone received their food on time and it was hot and delicious. The cocktail hour blew our guests away. One guest was disappointed because she felt our cocktail hour was the only one she had ever been to that outdid the cocktail hour at her own wedding!

The staff are extremely friendly and easy to work with. They answer any and all questions you may have and truly make you feel as though your event is the most important thing on their calendar.

I want to Thank the Sapphire Grand for giving us the experience unforgettable, they made us feel like true royalty, and I want to personally thank Nikoleta for helping us like family. In any one moment we never had to ask much for Nikoleta was always their for us or already prepared, it was one of the most personal experience for us. The serves was amazing, the food was amazing, and the people were amazing for the attention they gave our party. For any family we would recommend this hall as they treat you like family. Thank you again Valery for all the attention you gave us. Family Moreira.

The perfect venue for our wedding! Everyone I met here was absolutely amazing, friendly, fun and understanding! Special thank you to Roy, Marino, Maureen, Frank and every staff member, you all are so special and made our day perfect! We had a mishap with a non-affiliated party, Marino and Frank swept in and took care of it all! Thank you all again for outstanding service! June 13, 2014 I married the man of my dreams and had the wedding of my dreams!!

Ariana's Grand is a beautiful, classy & ambient venue. The food is absolutely delicious, service is inpeccable & staff is so genuine & helpful. Sal & Frankie (owners) treat you like family- not like a business transaction. My wedding was all I could ever dream of. My guests were totally blown away by the tasteful dishes, off the charts cocktail hour & breath taking dessert display. The matre di & bridal attendant are so detailed oriented & cater to your every need. My husband and I had the best time because we left the fate of our most important day in the hands of over the top professionals. Thank you could never be enough !!

We booked with Ariana's and it was the best decision we made. We got married on 10/27/18 and it has been the most talked about wedding amongst our friends and family. From the delicious food to the extravagant decor, Ariana's Grand Woodbridge made our night. Sal the owner is a great guy. He was there for us on our day making sure everything was done to perfection. We felt like family with the whole staff attending to us. The hall is gorgeous. The staff is precise and friendly. And of course, the food is world class. Everyone should book their wedding here. We did and people can't stop talking about it.

Roy and the staff are absolutely wonderful! such a beautiful venue

Dear Frank, Joey, Roy, Eric, Maureen and everyone
else in Ariana's Grand, from the bottom of our hearts, we want to say thank you, my wedding was everything that I dream of and more, you guys were amazing, everything was perfect, I made the right decision of picking your place to celebrate my wedding, you guys rock, everything was beautiful, the services and the attentions to us and the everyone else was great. Words can't explain how we feel, it was just super and thank you again, for the bottom of our hearts, this is a place that I will cherish for years to come and I will try to use as many times I can for other parties in the future, Thank you, We love you guys, Gloria and Tim!!

Amazing. Simply Amazing. The food, the ballroom, the service! Round of applause for all the staff at Ariana's. Thanks for making my night one I will truly never forget.

Beautiful venue with the best staff! Our guests are still raving about the venue and the food. Ariana's was top notch with everything. Sal and his team do an excellent job and truly love what they do! We could not thank them enough for making our special evening a night to remember! The food was excellent, the presentation and display had everyone speechless. Thank you again to everyone at Ariana's!

I cannot say enough about the staff of Ariana's Grand. From beginning to end everything was perfect. Joe is an absolute dream to work with as were Roy, Eric and Marino. Food, Service, and overall experience with this venue was superb. LOVED THEM. I will never book a party anywhere else but here!

I had my wedding on October 11, 2014 and all I can say is wow ! The entire staff of Arianas was extremely helpful from before when we met with Roy to plan everything to the day of with our maître d, bridal attendant and the rest of staff I could not ask for a better experience. the food was delicious and my guests all raved about it. The night of my wedding away extremely smooth and I was told by many that it was the best wedding they have been to. I would like to thank everyone at Arianas for their attention to detail and execution of planned small details. I could not ask for more and would HIGHLY recommend Arianas looking for a place with great food and great/caring staff!

My experience was simply fantastic. Everything was beyond my expectations. Great service, great atmosphere and great food.

My husband and I had our wedding at Ariana’s grand this past weekend. We couldn’t be happier with the outcome. It was so beautiful and the food was AMAZING. Edyta and Nicolette were beyond helpful throughout planning and on the day of. We are so grateful they made such an amazing day possible for us.

Three words, LOVE THIS PLACE. Robert and Joe are awesome to work with. This place is a diamond in the rough:)

The manager joe and owner frank were such a pleasure to deal with from being flexible with payments to the selection of menu since we are Greek they even customize there menu to accommodate my guests I recommend them to everybody

We had an amazing wedding and we cannot thank the entire staff at Ariana's Grand enough for putting together such an wonderful and perfect day for us! The food was exceptional, and everyone was impressed by the cocktail hour -- it had everything you could think of! We also did the Venetian hour for dessert, and everyone raved about the goodies. The staff was incredibly attentive from the minute we walked in the door when we first looked at it to the day after our wedding when we came to pick up the decorations. We cannot recommend them highly enough!

I hired Ariana's for my wedding in April. I must say their Garden in back is beautiful. Perfect for a ceremony with photos to follow. The food was exceptional and everyone was pleased with the service! Thank you Ariana's for making my day special!

Ariana’s Grand provided my husband and I with a wedding of our dreams. We held our ceremony and reception at the hall and our family is still talking about how amazing it was. The food was exceptional as well as the staff. Joe was a pleasure to deal with throughout our entire planning process. He was genuine, accommodating, and helped my husband and I plan an exceptional wedding on a budget.
Till this day my family still talks about how beautiful the venue was and how phenomenal the food was. I would suggest that every bride to be check out Ariana’s for their wedding day.

My husband and I couldn't have been any more happy with Ariana's Grand as our wedding venue! They were so supportive throughout the entire planning process and exceeded all of our expectations! Their food is out of this world!!! Thank you Ariana's!!!

Our reception was on 11/12/16 and it was truly the best day ever! Ariana's is absolutely beautiful inside and outside. We had ant amazing cocktail hour in a separate room that all our guests were raving about -- they thought it was the dinner! People especially loved the lamb chops and the baked clams. The atmosphere in the ballroom is nice and the dance floor is spacious. There are TV screens that the DJ can tap into and uplighting throughout the room. The Venetian hour was awesome and we loved the coffee to go station and pizza station! We also had a bridal attendant who was there if we needed anything. The fire pits and heat lamps outside in the back were also a great touch for those guests who wanted to take a break. We can't thank you enough for what a great night it was!

I had my 60 th Birthday party here on Dec 15, 2023
Was a great experience everyone was so accommodating a wonderful venue. The venue manager was so pleasant.

Joe was so helpful during my entire time worked with him. I was made to feel like family and that was so important to me. People talked so highly about where I had my wedding. Even after I got back from my honeymoon people were still talking about the food.

I had my wedding here on 6/9/2018 and they did a wonderful job!! Everyone was happy food was excellent, staff was great! Very attentive, nice and worked hard! The owners were great as well! Nothing but great reviews from family and friends about the place/ staff!

The venue was beautiful the day of my wedding. Everything was on scheduled as discussed. My bridal attendant was very helpful with my dress . The food was incredible everyone was talking about it all night .

I got married here 7/1/16 and it was the best experience. Not only was my wedding day fantastic but from the time I booked here until the day of my wedding everyone was COMPLETELY awesome. The owner is patient with you, the staff is great, I have NO COMPLAINTS or regrets. People still talk about my wedding as if it happened yesterday. This place is more then 5 stars.

Our experience was magnificent. Family oriented, very welcoming. Sal will accommodate you with whatever. They were just terrific. Will definitely recommend and have other functions here.

Our wedding date was July 1st, 2017.We searched everywhere, and when we arrived in Ariana's we knew they were the one to go with. Sal was soo welcoming, they had different packages suitable to everyone's budget. The food selection was amazing! The updates make the location even more beautiful. They recommended Maureny to be our decorator and she did an amazing Job decorating, the sweetheart table and the whole venue! The Maitre D's were so attentive. The Owner was in our wedding very hands on and also very attentive. I highly recommend this venue, it was our dream come true!!

They do what they can to make you happy. The service here was great and the food was amazing.

As a bride who lives in the Midwest, planning a wedding in NJ was not easy, but as soon as I saw and read about Ariana's, I knew this was the place for my wedding. Joseph and Gina were very accommodating to us, allowing us to see the venue and even do a private tasting during our Christmas visit to NJ. They would always help us via phone and email and were very patient when dealing with me, my fiancee, and my parents. They helped to create an evening that was all our own. The food is BEYOND AMAZING! We had everyone talking about not only the cocktail hour, but also how the dinner was not what you would expect from a traditional wedding venue. I can not say enough about Ariana's, their wonderful staff, and their beautiful venue. I would use them over and over again.

Ariana's Grand catered to our every need & want. The atmosphere is breath taking! The food is absolutely amazing! The staff is superb! Frank the owner, Joe our maitre' de, Robert our bartender were all outstanding! We never had to ask for anything, Joe was on top of it all! They treated us like family from the minute we walked in their doors. I had the wedding of my dreams all because of Ariana's Grand!!!

Today marks 6 months since we had our wedding at Ariana’s Grand and we’re FINALLY getting around to writing reviews, better late than never! We can’t speak more highly of this place, they treated us so well from the first time we walked in the door. A little background, we originally were supposed to have our wedding at another venue which the owners of Ariana’s Grand purchased after we signed the contract. Due to unforeseen circumstances, while the new owners were renovating, they needed to close the location permanently which left us without a venue. Luckily the owners of Ariana’s Grand offered us the Woodbridge, NJ location as an alternate. My wife and I were nervous but went and checked out the place and fell in love with it even more than our original venue. Every space in the place is meant to wow, from the ceremony space outside, to the cocktail hour room and finally the ballroom, we loved absolutely everything about this place. Everyone on the staff was super helpful and did whatever they could to make sure we were not just satisfied, but thrilled with the changes. Fast forward to our wedding day and we could not have asked for a better wedding. The entire staff went above and beyond to make sure our day was special and one to remember, not just for us, but for all our guests. These guys KNOW how to throw a party!!! We can’t speak highly enough of Dominirose. She was fantastic to work with throughout the entire planning process. Easy to get a hold of, had answers to any questions we thought of and really took a personal interest in us. We HIGHLY recommend Ariana’s Grand Woodbridge for a wedding or any event, I wish we could do it all over again! Thank you Ariana’s Grand Woodbridge!!!

My husband and I have been to a lot of weddings, but we were so WOWed by Ariana's Grand that we knew we had to have our dream wedding there. I recommend that everyone go take a tour of the gorgeous venue - Roy will be your best friend! The entire staff there is wonderful. It rained on our wedding day, and we were forced to have our ceremony inside but Ariana's still nailed it!!! Our guests said it looked like a movie set and they thought it was planned that way the entire time.
The dance floor is HUGE, which was a requirement for us since we had over 200 guests who love to dance! The 2 bars were fully stocked, and although our guests got drunk and a little out of hand... everyone at Ariana's was still accommodating and let us party our butts off! The rain died down enough later in the night and Joe was wonderful enough to make sure our FIREWORKS went off outside in the courtyard. It was beautiful and I can't wait to get our wedding video back. Thank you, Ariana's!
P.S. If you are thinking about getting married here, definitely get the fireworks!! YOU WON'T REGRET IT!

WOW, WOW, WOW... GORGEOUS, ROMANTIC, UNIQUE, and 100% PRIVATE wedding, AND OUTSTANDING CUSTOMER SERVICE...

We were blown away by the overall experience. The venue itself was exactly what we were looking for in terms of food, atmosphere, scenery and overall experience. We had sole use of the grounds both indoors and outdoors, our party were the only people allowed in the venue which was a huge plus. As a wedding venue we couldn't fault anything. Joe and the rest of the staff were nothing but helpful in the run up and during the course of our day couldn't praise them enough. The food was out of this world, all of our guests commented on the quality of food offered.
My ceremony was scheduled to take place in the outdoor area of the venue but the chance of rain continued to rise as the days progressed leading up to my wedding day. As a first time bride I went into a panic of emotions with tears, BUT after speaking and emailing with Joe I felt so much better. He went over all of the alternatives for the ceremony but more importantly he was able to calm me down. His words comforted, consoled me and I was more accepting that whatever happened with weather my wedding would be PERFECT! Thankfully, the weatherman was wrong and it DID NOT rain and my ceremony was just as I envisioned it, without a hitch!
The venue played a huge part in the success of our wedding and the amount of our guests who are still talking about your venue is testament to that.

Myself and my wife can't say it enough , thank you Ariana's Grand

I had my wedding at Ariana's Grand in October 2012. The style and decor of the venue is beyond amazing, the food is delicious, and the service is impeccable. The best part was that never got the feeling that our wedding was just another event. From beginning to end, we felt that our maitre d's and the entire staff were really invested in creating a night for us and our guests to remember.  We couldn't have asked for anything better, thanks Ariana's Grand!!

Hello Future Brides!!!!
I'd like to start by saying once you see Ariana's Grand in Woodbridge New Jersey you will not look any further!!! The staff, Food, service was exceptional!!!! We dealt with Joe and he was a pleasure with reassuring us that everything would be perfect! He was rite!!!! They were very honest about everything and treated us like family.... I can't wait to have another party there!!
Stephanie :))

I heard about this place through a friend. So I was leary about a hall I knew nothing about. Boy was I surprisef. The owner frank spent so much time showing us around and then going over different packages. Yhe night of our wedding the manager joe was available through our entire wedding. The food was really good.

This is such a beautiful & classy venue and really close to people living central & south Jersey. The staff is courteous, helpful and accommodating.
They helped make our booking process as smooth as possible and they provided the best service during the wedding. Everyone was pleased with the service during the wedding and the food tasted great from cocktail hour to drinks to deserts collection. Highly recommend it if you don’t want to do your wedding so far away in the north.

We had the wedding of our dreams at Ariana's. The food is excellent and the service fabulous. It's an absolutely beautiful venue!

This place is awesome. Had the perfect Wedding there

Very nice place~! Ariana's Grand very flexible and dependable. Loved my wedding~! The food was awesome~! My guest's really enjoyed the food~!

I was so looking forward to my wedding at Ariana's Grand. I had a winter wedding theme and everyone has been so helpful in the planning. I had my food tasting and everything was amazing! All of the food served was just as good as the tasting and everyone was impressed. Thank you Ariana's!

We loved celebrating our Special Day at this Venue! The location was great for guest, the Gazebo and landscaping was incredible, the upgrades done to the venue were incredible as well and everyone loved the food! I would've given 5 stars but our guests complained about a few things several times. White marks were left on their clothing from the chairs outside during the ceremony and so many guests were disappointed how dirty the bathrooms were with no attendant on top of broken doors that wouldn't close. The seating arrangement was changed and my father in law in a wheelchair we had to change his table seating him away from his wife too. Our immediate family were seated in a corner instead of close to us not being able to see much. But overall still the guests loved the venue just these few things we kept hearing about which were disappointing to hear.

I honestly though I was going to give 5/5 when I left the last of my deposit. The food is amazing, place is beautiful, I was super disappointed at there bartenders. We tipped well much more then they deserved, they were nasty not only to my guests but to my husband and I. They ruined my entrance because they just said ok didn’t right it down I guess. And when I complained there response was well we normally do like this. LIKE WHO SAYS THAT YOU RUINED MY ENTRANCE. When I called to speak to the owner and left a message never called back. I was planning on my baby shower but they are no longer considered. Ohh did I forget I was very detailed about my color light and they couldn’t even do that all I asked was purple no other color, my wedding lights where 80% of the time blue like why.

I have to say the wedding venue is beautiful for location and they offer a good price. I had my wedding there in October 2016 and used the ceremony space outside. It was a perfectly sunny day. The space appears lovely, but after all of my guests sat in the white chairs they provided, each guest had white stains on their suits and gowns from the chairs. The white stains on their backside and legs showed up in all of my photos and my guests had to get their clothes professionally cleaned to get the stains out. This is completely unacceptable-- I was so disappointed by this. The food was good, although I did not each much of it. There were some items I gave them the day before to put out and they were never put out. It was disappointing, as it was an item that I spent a lot of time making. Overall, I had a nice time at the wedding because I was with the people I cared about, but this venue has a lot to improve on.

Absolutely Disappointing and Unprofessional Experience - Avoid at All Costs!
Our recent experience at this banquet hall was nothing short of a disaster, and frankly, an insult given the high per-person rate we paid. This establishment, owned by Nitin (who also owns Spice Rack in North Brunswick), consistently delivers a shockingly poor level of service and hospitality. This is our third unfortunate encounter with him, and it solidifies our decision to never return.

Let's start with the food. It was dry and unappetizing, a far cry from what one expects at a catered event. The serving staff behaved as if they were rationing portions, doling out food with the same stingy hand you might encounter at a religious soup kitchen, not a professional banquet.

The "Pani Puri station," for which we paid an additional $10 per person, was an absolute travesty. The puris were pre-filled with aloo and chana, rendering them soft and devoid of any crispiness. The entire point of fresh pani puri was lost, leaving us with a soggy, disappointing mess.

The bar selection was equally dismal. The "highest" scotch available was Black Label. We were forced to bring our own scotch to be served, which is utterly unacceptable for a paid event.

The most egregious offense, however, was the early removal of the dinner food. By 10:30 PM, the entire dinner spread was gone, leaving several of our close family members, who had planned to eat later, completely without food. When we approached a staff member about this, she was incredibly rude and dismissive. Despite our polite request to keep the music going until 11 PM so our family could have a quick dinner before leaving, our pleas were ignored. After multiple requests, they grudgingly brought out a few plates of pre-filled, unheated leftovers. This is not service; it's an insult.

The hospitality industry thrives on smiles and good service, but this place felt more like a prison, and the staff were ridiculously rude. It's clear that the unprofessionalism stems directly from the top, as the owner, Nitin, sets a terrible example.

Our past experiences with Nitin have been equally appalling:

In May 2024, after our wedding reception, he called the police on us despite us paying extra for extended time.

More recently, we called ahead to Spice Rack and booked a table for 12 people. Upon arrival, we were told they "forgot" and gave our table to other diners, forcing us to sit at two separate tables. We promptly left.

This consistent pattern of disrespect, unprofessionalism, and outright rudeness makes it clear that Nitin and his establishments are unfit to be in the hospitality business. Save your money and your sanity; look elsewhere for your event needs.

Hello, I would not recommend this place. The security of the place is not good.

While attending a party, someone stole my necklace and the owner of this place did not cooperate to find who stole my necklace, I think someone that the restaurant owner knew came to the hall and stole necklace. Be careful before going to this hall.

Horrible staff. You will be disappointed. Someone on the staff went through bags that were left in the bridal sweet and stole money. No joke. It was horrible. Management was completely unprofessional in dealing with the situation. This is something that needs to be known if you are thinking about this place. UNPROFESSIONAL!

place is a joke and we dont do business with wiseguys

Ariana's Grand is a poor establishment, unprofessional and do not care about their clients as long as they get their money. I would NEVER recommend this venue to anyone. Please find a venue that puts the bride & groom first as this is only the most important day of your life. THE WAITERS AND WAITRESSES WERE TRASHY 16 YEAR OLDS THAT GAVE YOU AN ATTITUDE. WHEN ITS YOUR NIGHT YOU TREAT US WELL YOU CAN GET PREGNANT AND DRESS LIKE TRASH LATER ON. ONE OF THE MANAGER GUYS SOMETHING WITH AN M WAS A COMPLETE RETARD. DIDNT KNOW THE FIRST THING ABOUT WEDDINGS OR MAKING SOMEONE HAPPY. THE FLOOR IS ALL TILE, MANY OF MY GUESTS SLIPPED, TOO SLIPPERRY, WHERES THE CARPET? THE FOOD WAS COLD I FOUND BLONDE HAIR IN IT. PLEASE SAVE YOUR SELF THIS RIP OFF OF A PLACE AND GO SOMEOWHERE ELSE. THE BEST PART OF THAT DAY WAS WHEN I SAID I DO AND WHEN I LEFT THAT HORRID PLACE. AFTER WATCHING ONE OF THE GUYS STEAL ALL THE TIPS WE GAVE FOR THE CREW EVEN THOUGH THEY WERENT TOO FUN TO HAVE THEM SERVING US.

DO NOT BOOK THIS VENUE!!! VERY UNPROFESSIONAL STAFF.
We booked this venue FOR OUR WEDDING under the impression that the staff was concerned about what WE wanted for the most important day of our life. The staff said all the right things when we went to tour the venue, the owner Frank told us we would have as much time as we need throughout the day to have our vendors set up, everything sounded great. HOWEVER AFTER we signed the contract and paid the deposit they did not show any concern with our wedding. I called several times & sent various emails with questions and Gina never responded to my emails and after many attempts i finally spoke with Marie who when i asked a question regarding me wedding suddenly informed me that we would only have 2 hours of set up time before our wedding reception because apparently May is communion season!! How ridiculous that a communion is more important than a wedding!!!! And they would limit the set up time for a wedding because they feel they will be extremely busy with people booking communions, none of which was ever mention prior to us signing the contract. They also initially told us that we would have the the establishment for only our guests, once that contract was signed everything changed. Ariana's Grand is a poor establishment, unprofessional and do not care about their clients as long as they get their money. I would NEVER recommend this venue to anyone. Please find a venue that puts the bride & groom first as this is only the most important day of your life.