The Village Club at Lake Success Reviews

Our wedding could not have been more perfect last night and we are still on cloud 9. Amy and Barry went above and beyond to make sure everything ran smoothly and that we were happy. My husband and I knew this would be our venue right away and all our expectations were exceeded. We are getting non stop texts and call from our guests raving about our wedding. Not only are the grounds and venue stunning the food was to die for. A thank you will never be enough to express our gratitude but thank you Barry, Amy, and all the staff for providing us with the perfect wedding from start to finish!

Jenna and Jon-Luc Monteforte

From the moment we saw the Village Club and spoke to Barry we knew this was our perfect venue! We had toured a handful of other venues prior to visiting VCLS and no one made us feel as relaxed and stress free as Barry. From the moment we booked through the end of our wedding day Barry was always available via phone and email at any time to answer questions and check in. On our wedding day Barry and Amy were beyond attentive and made sure everything was perfect! During set up, Amy realized our welcome sign was broken in the corner and she coordinated with our florist to bring some extra flowers to hide it. It looked beautiful and we wouldn’t have even known it was broken! During the night, Barry and Amy made sure we always had a drink in our hand so we never had to go to the bar, brought up a sampling of all our cocktail hour food to the bridal suite to make sure we ate and had a few minutes to ourselves and kept the night running perfect and smooth. Anything we needed or wanted, Barry and Amy were right there. Amy also helped coordinate my surprise dress change keeping my second dress locked in a separate room so no one would see it and helped me change and make a second entrance! The venue itself is absolutely beautiful. Having been to many weddings on Long Island we were looking for a place we hadn’t been. VCLS has the perfect indoor/outdoor cocktail hour area and the ballroom for the reception is stunning and has an outdoor area as well for guests to get some fresh air during the party. The lake on the property is also beautiful. Since VCLS only has one event at a time, we had the whole venue to ourselves, which we loved and our guests could move around throughout the venue without worrying about bumping into another party. The food was delicious and our guests are still raving about how good the food was and how much food there was! No one left hungry. Thank you so much Barry and Amy for making our day so perfect! We can’t recommend VCLS enough and will never forget our wedding day! Alissa & Jason

\\This is the easiest review to write. I am so happy to be on the other side of the wedding planning and report back that this venue completely exceeded our expectations. Barry and Amy are an unbelievable team. From the start of the wedding planning all we heard was ok we can make that happen. There is never anything completely shut down that you want done. Barry and Amy take your requests or wishes give their best advice and then work with you to make it happen. There was a lot of things that became issues or stressors before the wedding and the venue was not one of them.

Getting to the venue the day of the wedding was so exciting. Barry and Amy not only are setting up for the wedding day but they are working with the entire bridal party/ bride/groom/families and their staff throughout the entire day. It truly seems like there is more than just the 2 of them for how over the top their service is and how they pay attention to every detail. They make you feel so important throughout the planning and the day of the wedding. For example: They truly make the entire wedding day about the bride and groom. I as the bride was starting to lose steam and Barry went out of his way to get me a refreshment while Amy was standing with me. They make sure each step of the wedding day goes even better than you imagined it. Amy also is with the bride the entire day and you do not need a day of coordinator because she is truly the best person to have with you the whole time. She is 5 steps ahead of you the entire day. While she is the best support and cheerleader for you she is also taking photos that she sends back to you the next day so you have some of your own. She keeps everyone on schedule and takes any issues away from. you so you can focus on yourself.

The food was OVER THE TOP. So many people complimented the food. They have so many options that are new/ different and creative. Their menu is very long and truly caters to everyone. Cocktail hour there was so much food and the service was incredible. The staff was nice, professional and extremely thorough.

The night was so perfect that no one wanted it to end. We are so so thankful that we were able to have our wedding at the Village Club. The whole venue has been updated and continues to be adding new refreshing features every time we go. They work hard and care so much about all their clients.

Barry and Amy are not only unbelievable at throwing a party but they truly love and care for all their clients. They bring you in to throw your party and you leave being apart of their family. I would redo this night 1000 times if I could. I am so thankful that we were able to finally do this day after a lot of hiccups and couldn't be more thankful that they were the ones running the show.

There are not enough stars in the world to rate the village club at lake success. I went to a party here 15 years ago and the lobby, grill room, ballroom, the entire venue made such an impression on me that it was the only place I ever wanted to get married. Barry and Amy made our wedding better than anything I could have ever dreamed of. The space had been beautifully updated since I first saw it 15 years ago, and having such an amazing staff to answer every single question and plan every detail of our day Made our wedding the best day of our lives. Guests cannot stop talking about the food, the gorgeous venue and how every single detail went by so smoothly. I hope one day I can go back to this venue as a guest because every single guest said it was the best wedding they have ever been to. Thank you Barry, Amy, and the entire VCLS team

I would highly recommend The Village Club at Lake Success to anyone! Our wedding was absolutely amazing. Barry & Amy were such an incredible team to work with. Barry will answer your questions very quickly and is so helpful throughout the entire process! Amy is great the day of the wedding to make sure the bride has everything she needs and that everything is running smoothly. They are so wonderful. They will work through any last minute issues with you! For example, we decided to move the ceremony from outside to inside because of the weather (pretty last minute) and Barry was very accommodating with his staff to make the move very seamless. He even put the Chuppah inside the ballroom to make the room even more special and beautiful than I ever could have imagined! The food is also AMAZING - we got so many compliments on the food from our friends and family. The ballroom is just a beautiful room and with the view of the lake, it's really an amazing venue. We cannot recommend Barry & Amy enough and this venue, and would tell everyone to get married here!

The Village Club at Lake Success really deserves more stars than I can give here. Barry, Amy, and their incredible team are really what makes this place special. Our guests could not stop talking about how amazing the food was, the venue is stunning, and the staff was on point. We had a magical night for our wedding reception, and it's all thanks to them. Not a single beat was missed and I cannot recommend this venue enough. Barry and Amy, thank you again for everything you did to make our night perfect!

If you're in search of a remarkable wedding venue, look no further than the Village Club at Lake Success – book it immediately! I found myself in a wedding emergency situation when my original venue canceled just 27 days before the big day. Luckily, when I reached out, Barry informed me that they had my desired date available.

As someone who never had a clear vision of my dream wedding day, I couldn't have asked for a better experience! The venue and the staff exceeded all expectations. It was an exceptional combination of a stunning location, delectable food, and an outstanding team. Amy and Barry, in particular, are an unbeatable duo, ensuring that every moment goes smoothly and you feel completely at ease on your special day.

From the moment you arrive, the grounds are absolutely breathtaking, with the ceremony space overlooking the pond and golf course – an ideal backdrop for photos.

My guests had the time of their lives, and the reviews for the food and drinks were nothing short of rave-worthy. I couldn't have chosen a better venue!

Barry, I can't thank you enough for putting a bride at ease who had less than 30 days to plan a new wedding.

To all brides out there, if you're on the hunt for an exceptional venue, don't hesitate – head straight to the Village Club of Lake Success!

Thanks so much!!!!
- Dominque & Blaise

While there are many Country Club Venues on Long Island, there really isn’t any one Country Club anything like The Village Club at Lake Success. Why? Not only is the Village Club beautiful (for an outdoor ceremony/cocktail overlooking a lake or indoors with an outrageous brick wall). The staff are pleasant, they happen to have AMAZING food, and a knockout sushi presentation. There's a bridge to capture that picture, and then..... there are 2 people that just make it all; well, perfect! Barry Rosenthal and Amy Chachkes.
The bride and groom wanted a ‘farm’ feel in a contemporary setting; it happened. While we did rent items, Barry made sure to repurpose them. For our tasting, Barry answered a lot of questions, and Amy joined us. There were 6 of us with different ideas, questions and attitudes and they listened to everything. We came up with a menu that didn’t ‘break’ the bank, yet was everything to all of us. They actually talked us out of a few of the ‘extras’ when they clearly could have sold us.

On the day of my son and DIL’s wedding, the staff was friendly, professional and clearly understands Barry’s vision. They saw my 90 year old mom, and my DIL’s 96 year old Gramma, and made sure to put a ‘reserved’ sign at a table at the cocktail hour so they’d have seating close to the door.

Amy is Barry’s left hand; she pretty much can complete his sentences. They work ‘that’ well together. She is just a gift. She made sure our August wedding was super cool indoors. She helped with so much, kept us running on time and just made everything easy. We did have a day of coordinator; but Amy was that as well in addition to being our bridal attendant. They worked flawlessly together. My sandals, which had fit perfectly at home, kept slipping off as I walked. Amy had double sided tape, which was a godsend. She has an arsenal of tools and tricks for sure. While she's there to make sure the bride is truly taken care of, she was there on the day of for all of us.

As our guests were leaving at the end of our amazing evening, I had brought in unique cookies and desserts. I thought they’d be displayed on a round table, simply for guests to take on their way out. Barry, could have left things like that, but he arranged for the farm barrels to be brought up front, and an unbelievable looking display was waiting complete with flowers, unique baskets, vases and lights.

Normally, months after an affair, one can always find something to ‘pick on,’ or change for ‘the next one’. Our wedding was in August. We are almost into January, and there is not one thing comes to mind to change. Forever grateful to Barry Rosenthal and Amy Chachkes for making our kids wedding an amazing night to remember.

We got married in March 2022 at the VCLS, and Barry did such a fantastic job throughout our entire wedding planning process - From the big things to the minor ones, we loved working with him. He got to know us and our families, and we felt confident in his ability to execute all our asks including timeline/flow of the wedding day, the food (which was kosher and amazing - our friends/family still compliment how delicious our cocktail hour was), and coordinating with all our vendors. Amy worked closely with him on the day of the wedding and made sure my husband and I had everything we needed - They were so warm and wonderful. We'll be reminiscing about our special day for years to come - It wouldn't have been our dream day without them. THANK YOU, Barry and Amy!

Working along Barry and his team was an amazing experience. Everyone was polite and focused for the task at hand. Amy was key to day of success keeping our bride calm and collected. Such a great work day with people who get it, and know what it takes to go above and beyond to make your day special. Can't wait to see you all again soon! Lunaluxe Events

Amy and Barry have an amazing team and work together efficiently. They made my wedding run smoothly. Barry makes you feel like you’re talking with a good friend and Amy was always by my side making sure I had everything. They were on top of the vendors making sure their work was done correctly and as I wished. Lastly, they personally recommended what to combine in the menu , popular items and signature drinks! Thank you so much.

Our wedding was better than any dream, any fantasy, and any fairytale, and that was almost entirely because of the Village Club at Lake Success. Friends and family called it a "hidden gem," with incredible food and service, gorgeous views, and an overall classy and sophisticated ambiance. Nestled between NYC and the expanse of Long Island suburbs, the Village Club beautifully defined the wedding of our dreams. We booked in October 2019 and had envisioned something absolutely grand--something our guests wouldn't have experienced before. Then, the pandemic started. We had heard of other venues struggling to help couples through this time, but were relieved to know that the Village Club was willing and able to work with us even with all of the fears and uncertainties the pandemic brought upon us all. Because of that, we decided to keep our date no matter what because we knew the food and service at the Village Club was THAT good and absolutely worth it. However, when most restrictions were lifted right before our June 2021 wedding, the Village Club worked above and beyond to exceed the expectations we had set almost two years ago, long before the pandemic ever started. And to be honest, our wedding was even better than that. I'm being completely candid when I say several guests--close family aside--told us that our wedding was the best one they had ever been to. Barry and his team are truly the best in the business. Putting our complete trust in them was the best decision we had ever made (besides deciding to get married in the first place). Leading up to the wedding, every question, every concern, every idea we had was addressed promptly and resolved flawlessly by Barry. His experience, leadership, and professionalism are commendable and admirable attributes, and we are so thankful we were able to work with him. The day of our wedding was exciting, busy, chaotic, and beautiful--the attentiveness to us as a couple, all of our needs, and of course all of our guests, reassured us that there is no other place like the Village Club and no other team like Barry's. On a personal note, Amy was a tremendous help to me whether it was fixing my dress, getting me from point A to point B, or making sure I was eating a proper meal. I don’t know what I would’ve done without her. We thank them all from the bottom of our hearts for everything they did to deliver the wedding we envisioned. I cannot recommend them enough!

Our original venue cancelled our wedding after our covid postponement but we were lucky and blessed to come across The Village Club at Lake Success. We fell in love with the place the moment we saw it. Working with Barry was a pleasure. He was super responsive and helpful at all times. He would be answering emails and calls at all hours of the day. He made sure that his team delivered on the day of the wedding. Everything ran smoothly and was beautifully. He even got us iced coffee to drink since we were exhausted from being up since 5am. The bridal attendant Kevin was like my personal entourage. Anything I needed, he was able to help and make sure the day ran efficiently. All of my belongings were nicely packed and tucked away at the end of the night. I had nothing to worry about because he made sure everything we needed was attended to. Our guests are still raving about the food especially the cocktail hour which has some awesome options like paella served with sangria as well as the sip & bites. The dessert parade was an awesome touch for the end of the night. Everything that we tasted was delicious. I wish I can relive this day and attend a wedding as a guest next time at The Village Club at Lake Success. Thank you so much for making our day perfect! Love Anna & Alex!

Village club at lake success made my
Husband and my wedding dreams a reality. Throughout the entire planning process during the pandemic, Barry Rosenthal was constantly responsive, optimistic, honest, and an ear to listen as I was completely crazed as to what was going to happen. When we were able to plan our wedding with only 4 months to go, he went above and beyond to make sure our needs were met. The day was pouring rain, and despite that, it was absolutely beautiful and couldn’t have been more perfect. Barry made sure everything went by completely seamlessly, and that all special requests were met. Everyone says something always goes wrong at a wedding - but not this one!! 10/10 recommend.

6.5.21- Where to even begin with this review!! If you are looking for a stunning venue with amazing food and staff then SERIOUSLY look no further. Barry went above and beyond in SO many ways to make sure myself and now husband were taken care of the entire night. We had a few mishaps with vendors and he was there every step of the way to ensure things got taken care of so that we did not need to stress. Barry, thank you from the bottom of our hearts for throwing us an incredible wedding and bringing so much zen to our night. Kevin, my bridal attendant was also SO incredible I don’t even know where to begin. Kevin, thank you for taking care of me and our bridal party all day into night. You made sure all of our needs were being met and were always one step ahead of the game. You are such a pro and brought the best energy to our day. Our friends and family have not stopped raving about how amazing of a night this and how beautiful the venue grounds were. They also could not get over how absolutely delicious, incredible, and creative the food was. If you are looking to have the BEST wedding with the most attentive staff and the most incredible atmosphere you have found your spot. THANK YOU Barry, Kevin, and the entire Village Club at Lake Success staff from the bottom of our hearts!!!! We will never forget all that you did for us

5 stars for Barry and the Village Club, for making a stressful Covid wedding planning process as pain-free as possible and pulling out EVERY stop to make our party unforgettable! Our wedding was absolutely gorgeous, with plenty of amazing food and no detail spared. Throughout the planning process, Barry was super accessible and quick to reply with absolutely everything; even during the height of the pandemic, we did not worry about a thing. The food and beverage service in general was impeccable, and the venue and grounds were stunning in every photo. So many guests told us it was the best wedding they had ever been to, even in spite of the pandemic (and we appreciated all related precautions being taken). Barry totally understood the springy, indoor-outdoor vibe we were going for and nailed it. THANK YOU to this very hardworking team for giving us the most special day beyond all expectations!

When we first visited the Village Club back in 2018 we knew it was the place we were meant to get married! We started counting down until our 5/8/20 wedding date. And then Covid hit...It was soul crushing! We were 2 months away from having our dream wedding at our dream location and then life as we knew it changed. We postponed to July 2020 thinking everything would be ok by then...it wasn't. We then had to make the decision to postpone to May 2021...a full year from when we were originally supposed to get married. And now unfortunately postponing again to 8/5/21. I'm sure many brides can relate to this but I've also heard horror stories about how wedding venues were not being as accommodating. Not the Village Club! Barry has been AMAZING through it all! Even after having to postpone 3 times, he has been there every step of the way being in constant communication with us. And even though he may not have all the answers as to what August will look like, his positivity, reassurance and confidence in wanting to make sure we have the wedding we envisioned, and promising to keep us in the loop, makes us feel that the decision we made almost 2 1/2 years ago will ALL be worth it!!! As challenging as this past year has been, my fiancé and I are thankful we picked a venue that understands what couples have been going though and are so sympathetic. We cannot WAIT for our wedding in August! It's the first time in almost a year we have felt excited again! I can't wait to come back on here and write another review (and share pictures) on how magical Barry and the Village Club team made our wedding day...because I know without a doubt they will make it happen!!!

Barry & Amy -

This is an overdue thank you but THANK YOU!!! Thank you for helping make our wedding day the best day ever!

Everything was perfect - the venue, the set up, the food (especially that Mongolian beef), the staff, the cocktail hour, the reception, the after party… everything just worked out so perfectly!

From the warm welcome from both of you guys when the busses rolled in, to the packaging up of everything at the end of the night (even the ranch dressing)… literal perfection from start to finish!

We hope to be back at The Village club one day and I know Troy is looking forward to a round of golf at the club in the spring (if that’s still on the table).

Please send a huge thank you to your team and thanks again for EVERYTHING!

All the best,
Jeanine & Troy Pacella

We recently had our wedding at The Village Club at Lake Success, and it was absolutely perfect. The property is stunning, with beautiful landscapes that created the perfect backdrop for our outdoor ceremony. The food was delicious, and the team went above and beyond to bring our wedding vision to life. The bride was able to arrive early to get ready on-site, with catered breakfast and lunch provided, which was such a nice touch. Our photos around the property turned out gorgeous as well. We couldn’t have asked for a better experience – highly recommend!

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I had the most wonderful experience celebrating my daughter’s wedding at The Village Club at Lake Success on 8/17/24. Barry Rosenthal is an exceptional director with his attention to detail from start to finish. He and his amazing staff executed things seamlessly, even when faced with last minute weather challenges, and two very emotional families. Rain clouds blew in just moments before we were getting ready to let our guests into the beautifully decorated outdoor terrace. Barry brilliantly made some 11th hour adjustments and our guests ended up enjoying the fantastic cocktail hour first while he organized his team to move the flowers, chairs and all the décor inside. Our guests were well fed and happy as they enjoyed our gorgeous indoor ceremony afterwards. It was so exciting to look behind the curtain and see how the magic happens.

Amy, their bridal attendant provided all the TLC that our large bridal party needed during the day and well into the evening. She was so lovely, warm and efficient, directing everyone well into the late night, even helping to patch up my daughter’s dress when the bustle broke. There is no need to hire an outside party planner or “day of” specialist, when you have such an amazing team like Barry and Amy running things here.

And then there was the FOOD! Everyone was raving over the beautiful and delicious choices that we served at the cocktail hour, reception and “after party”. Chefs Dan and Rich prepared the most outstanding food that we can remember ever having at a wedding. They were able to successfully cater to several of our guest’s specific dietary needs, while they were delighting all of our party guests.

Thank you to everyone at The Village Club at Lake Success for making our daughter’s dream come true.

My husband and I got married at VCLS in June of 2024, and Barry and Amy went above and beyond to make our day as special and seamless as possible. I can't imagine that there are many other venues that provide the level of support and attention to detail as Barry and Amy provided us with. They anticipated every need we had - we would often think of something we wanted or needed, and it turned out that they had already taken care of it (if they hadn't already, they immediately did so). They coordinated with our vendors, kept track of the many items we brought to the venue for the ceremony and reception, helped us get photos in the best locations, surprised us with an extra pass around during cocktail hour, and so much more. No detail was missed, and they made sure that we (and our families) could enjoy our day without having to deal with many logistics. The weather on our wedding day was hot and humid and had a chance of rain, but Barry and Amy supported our dream to have our ceremony outdoors - they tracked the weather all day, and provided us with the flexibility to decide about the ceremony location much later than we would have expected. We ended up being able to have our ceremony outdoors, and it was absolutely beautiful! Barry and Amy were very supportive during the planning process in addition to the day of the wedding. The food was amazing and Barry and Amy again went above and beyond in allowing us to make minor changes to the menu offerings. We truly cannot say enough good things about the venue - it's beautiful and Barry and Amy are unmatched in the level of service they provide. Our wedding was everything we ever dreamed of. We will be recommending the venue to everyone we know!

Our wedding at Village Club at Lake Success was magical. The venue was beautiful with the updated flooring, paint, window treatments and carpet. The ballroom is spectacular but the way it was transformed for our ceremony and reception truly felt like a dream.

Barry, Amy and their staff made the planning process and the evening seamless and stress-free. Everything flowed so well. They were so kind and there was such attention to detail. We were able to relax and enjoy. We felt taken care of.

Another unforgettable aspect of our wedding was the food and the service. Our guests were raving about food. The dishes were creative, beautiful, and delicious.

Highly recommend!

If there was a way to give more stars to Barry, Amy and their absolutely wonderful team, I would. My wife and I got married here and it was THE wedding of our dreams. We have 240+ guests at our wedding and they met everyone's needs and wants perfectly. Barry, Amy and their team handled every last minute issue with seating or table arrangement issues exceptionally. There was MORE than enough room for our guests to feel like they can move around and dance because the layout was handled so perfectly. They always offered advice if we could not make a decision on our own and guided us through the whole wedding process beautifully. Barry never beat around the bush and you can always trust his honest opinion and communicated with us and all the vendors at any and all times. Amy always made sure my wife and I were always in the right time and right place during the night and guided us through it all. My wife and I really love Barry and Amy. All of our guests stated they have never been to a wedding with such exceptional service and genuine kindness shown by the staff. The food was AMAZING. They offered so many options and cocktail hour and the reception dinner was a hit with all of the guests. I highly recommend The Village Club at Lake Success to anyone looking for wedding venues just to have the pleasure of working with these wonderful people. Thank you Barry, Amy, and the VCLS for making our night a night to remember. We cannot thank you enough

Joyful memories of our family's wedding celebration at the Village Club at Lake Success continue to wash over us like waves on a beach! The venue and its range of various spaces provided a perfect setting, the food was delicious and beautifully presented, the florals, room arrangements, and lighting were gorgeous, and the technical support for the musicians and speakers was great. Barry and Amy epitomize seasoned professionalism, experienced guidance, always gracious helpfulness and patience, attention to detail, and superb management, and we were grateful for the simple pleasure of working with and being able to thoroughly depend on two such terrifically nice people, without worry or problems. Their service staff were also unfailingly attentive and capable. We felt immensely fortunate to have found VCLS after a long and broad search for the best venue for our needs and desires.

The Village Club was the perfect spot for the wedding of our dreams. Highly recommend it to anyone looking for a beautiful space with incredible staff. Barry and Amy were so attentive and made the planning so easy and fun. They were very accommodating with the menu (we had a lot of gluten free and vegetarian guests). All the food was delicious. The day of we felt so confident knowing everything was handled.
They did a great job communicating with all the vendors. They were always available to answer any and all questions we had. They do one wedding at a time in the space. The space is so gorgeous in all seasons-we had a January wedding and got beautiful snowy pictures. We even got to have a fabulous after party with a fire pit, s'mores and more bites (which were all amazing). Would recommend the Village Club to any and everyone!