Birchwood Manor

ustom making our specialty drink. The staff was incredibly responsive to our questions and requests. I will forever be grateful for everything they did to make our wedding day perfect! On a special note our wedding fell on Michael's birthday and he showed up and celebrated with us! If that is not phenomenal service I don't know what is!

y of our guests commented on the variety and high quality of the food, there was something for everyone and it was all excellent. Also it should be noted that during the planning process Mike was extremely helpful & easy to work with, we couldn't have asked for a more accommodating person to work with. I would highly recommend the Birchwood to anyone looking for a stellar venue.

cocktail hour, great service, amazing grounds, and the best manager the Birchwood is truly magically! Our guests are still talking about the food months later! Since the Birchwood has fantastic gardens we were able to take all of our wedding party photos right at the venue, and able to join our guests for cocktail hour. You will not be disappointed in this venue! I am sure my family will continue to use them for upcoming events! Thank you again to Mr. Michael and everyone at the Birchwood!

iendly and positive and Michael is so passionate and makes your day a wonderful experience. The landscape, food, decor, staff, and planning exceeded expectations. I truly have nothing but great things to say about the Birchwood Manor.

helpful during the planning process. They answered emails quickly and went above and beyond to accommodate our vision. Most importantly: the food is AMAZING. They use a bakery for the cake and it was so delicious. The grounds are stunning and your reception hall connects to an outdoor patio for a great indoor/outdoor experience. I cannot recommend Birchwood enough!

a better wedding. Everything was on point! We would do it all over again!

expectations. The wedding took place in April 2017 and it was fantastic! The food was delicious and plentiful. The maitre d' and staff were so gracious and helpful. Everything was amazing, everyone had a phenomenal time, and I would highly recommend the Birchwood Manor for your wedding venue.

to look around when we were newly engaged. The ballroom is stunning, the dance floor is so spacious and can fit a large number of people without anyone feeling crammed, the food is OUTSTANDING, and the service is exceptional. I can not thank Farrell enough for helping make my day so perfect ! I was told by many people it was the best wedding they have ever been to! I honestly couldn't be happier. It's a beautiful place with so much to offer. I plan to have events there in the future I loved it so much :) I would highly recommend this venue to anyone getting married ! Thank you Birchwood Manor for the most glorious day !

the venue to our wedding day, we had an exceptional experience with this place. The staff went out of their way to make sure the night goes as planned. They pay close attention to detail. Our guests cannot stop talking about how beautiful the venue and garden are and how amazing the food tasted. The Birchwood Manor was a hidden gem we found and we are looking forward to having all our family parties at this spectacular venue with staff who treat you like closest family. To everyone at the Birchwood Manor: Thank you for making our wedding day everything we ever dreamed of and more! If I could, I would give this review ten stars!

my wedding photos. Once I met the owner Michael Marino it was a done deal. He was so accommodating and beyond helpful. We became quick friends. He didn’t push me off on assistants when I called but took the time to go over every important detail of our very special day. When he was unavailable, MD stepped in to make sure nothing was overlooked. These two made the ideal team of wedding planning perfection. They put my mind at ease every step of the way and ensured that I enjoyed the planning process. We were married Aug 13, 2016 on The East Lawn. The Pergola was just divine as our Ceremonial Site. The area looked nothing short of amazing. Then we went on to a Cocktail Hour in The Jefferson Ballroom that was fit for Royalty. Our guests could not believe the magnificent spread. The presentation was artistic and inviting. Every morsel was tastier than the next. The chefs had really outdone themselves. Our reception was in The Grand Ballroom. The dim lit chandeliers and candles made it a very romantic and elegant setting to continue our celebration as husband and wife. Its grand size left more than enough room for our 225 guests, dining tables, photo booth, DJ, and colossal dance floor which was packed all night long! The staff at The Birchwood worked together so efficiently that our day was absolutely flawless. Our wedding was the spectacular event that I always dreamed it would be. Our family and friends continue to talk about the beauty of the venue, sensational staff, and delicious food! We were so pleased, that I am certain we will be back at The Birchwood Manor for future celebrations!

and a pleasure to work with! We're so happy to have had our wedding at the Birchwood and thank them for all of the details that came together and helped to make our day so special!! If we could go back, we wouldn't change a thing!

g up to the day, and on the day of, our maitre d made everything SO effortless. From the cocktail hour to the cake cutting he was able to coordinate myself and the groom as well as guests without being over bearing. Food and drink were amazing and all of our guests said it was the best party they have ever been to! I would recommend the Birchwood Manor to anyone hosting an event.

is years of experience helped put us and our parents at ease and took lots of stress off of our plates. The cocktail hour was out of this world. Many of our guests thought it was dinner. Little did they know that they had a salad, a pasta course, an entree, and an array of desserts awaiting for them in the ballroom. The Grand Ballroom at Birchwood is absolutely breathtaking. The windows, exquisite chandeliers, crisp linens, and massive dance floor was just what we were looking for for our large wedding. The food was better than we imagined we would be able to get at any reception hall. There were so many choices when it came to picking our menus. People are still telling us how wonderful the food was and how much they ate. Our guests were full and happy all night long thanks to the Birchwood Manor chefs. I could go on forever and I want to share every detail, but just know you won't be disappointed when you book your wedding here. They have been in the business for a long time and their experience makes all the difference in a good wedding and a PERFECT wedding like ours. THANK YOU, BIRCHWOOD AND MARINO FAMILY! Our day was better than we could have ever dreamed of.

n almost one month later, everyone keeps saying that it was the best wedding that they had ever been to--THANK YOU!

wedding. Throughout the planning process, we had the privilege of working with Robert, the banquet manager, who was very knowledgeable and upfront with us from the start, so we knew we could trust his expertise and guidance. As the wedding day approached, the Birchwood Manor staff made everything so easy for us, working with all of our vendors to make sure everything was executed seamlessly when the big day came. When the wedding day arrived, we were floored by how perfectly it all went, thanks to the wonderful help of the staff. The ballroom was decorated beautifully, the outdoor grounds looked spectacular, and the food was truly out of this world! It was everything we had hoped it would be, and so much more. The maitre d', wait staff and bartenders all did an excellent job and were so attentive to everyone's needs, especially us, as the newlyweds. They even made sure they had our special Prosecco for us, and that our glasses were always full. Even now, weeks later, our guests are still raving about what an amazing time they had, and how the food was the best they've ever had at any wedding! Looking back fondly on our special day now, we agree that there is nothing we would change, and we are so thrilled that we made the decision to hold our wedding at Birchwood Manor!

ere, you shouldn’t look anywhere else. I can’t imagine we were an easy couple to deal with, but they were patient and accommodating the entire way. Robert helped us through the whole process and the rest of the staff was perfect. Our guests were really impressed with how beautiful the wedding was and how delicious the food was. Service was impeccable. I rarely write reviews, but I felt compelled with the Birchwood. Perfect night for a reasonable price.

he process and the day of. Our maitre d always assured us (bride/groom) we were comfortable. The venue is picturesque, the food is FANTASTIC, and they make everything seamless. They know there business and they do everything to make sure that you dont need to worry. Aboslutely incredible staff and venue. Our day was perfect and people are still raving about the wedding. Thanks to Birchwood.

had to be moved indoors, however, I don't think it would have the same feel. This is very important to consider and a big risk I took. Not sure if I would take the same risk if I were to do it all over again. The main ballroom- while the chandeliers are gorgeous, the wallpaper is outdated and the chairs are also a little old looking. The Jefferson room is a little better as it has a nice mural on the walls. My reception was held in the main ballroom and we had blue LED up-lighting and chair covers to help with the issues but that's also additional expense. The bathrooms also need to be revamped. If the indoors had a makeover, this place would be perfect. My ceremony was far more beautiful than reception, despite the decor for both. I have to say, however, the staff here is great. Robert was very responsive and answered my millions of questions, particularly as the wedding date neared. Michael who is more of the "nuts and bolts" guy and will help with floor plans, etc. was also very helpful toward the end. I went to visit several times and they were very accommodating. On the day of my wedding, the staff was also attentive, particularly to myself (the bride) and groom. They made sure we were taken care of. I found myself feeling very tired at some point in the middle of the day (the ceremony was in the morning with a break in the middle of the day) and they brought me coffee and one of the staff members even drove to some store to get me red bull because I mentioned the coffee wasn't working! The maitr'd, Jason, was also great and very helpful. There was a fiasco with the cake vendor not showing up till very late and Birchwood's kitchen put together a last minute cake for us. My only qualm with this place is that they only give you a five hour window to have your party. It didn't feel like enough. They also won't split the open bar hours (i.e. have it be closed during entrances/speeches/etc). I suppose your wedding day will always feel too short regardless of the number of hours, though!

married at the Birchwood Manor 34 years ago, so it did hold a special place in our hearts to begin with, but it couldn't have been more amazing of an experience. This family owned venue feels welcoming from the get go. Not only are the Maitre' d's the best in the business, everyone employed there was happy, helpful and finessed everything with love. From the initial meetings to the final run down, they were thoughtful in their questions, and really wanted to make it our day. Everyone was super responsive to calls or emails, and they made everything feel seamless the day of. None of our vendors had any trouble setting anything up. Not only was the service incredible, the food was out of this world, and the cocktail hour food stations couldn't have been more beautifully set up. Our guests couldn't believe the amount of food options there were, and were enthusiastically trying everything. We had our reception in the Jefferson room because we ended up with a large party of about 250, and the room was the perfect size so that people had table space and had room to move around the beautiful dance floor. Also, they have linens of all colors on hand, so they can match their room to anything the bride/groom is looking for. The Maitre' d's and all of the service staff really took care of my husband and I the entire night, they even made sure that we ate our dinner! They totally understood the role of being host, and were always there with my or my husband's favorite drink, which was the classiest touch. All our guests have continually told us it was the best wedding they have ever been to, and I hope that our review will give anyone or everyone the perfect place for their wedding. We couldn't be more happy :)

pressed with the service the food (for both cocktail hour and dinner). I had the pleasure of working with Michael Marino, who from day one, made me feel comfortable in planning my wedding at Birchwood. He offered great suggestions to make the day run smoothly and anytime or anything I needed he was able to provide. Birchwood truly made our day the best day of our lives.

g they had been to in years. We had a delightfully sunny day and were married in the West Gazebo - the weather was perfect for an outside ceremony. The fountains and flowers and the beautiful slate path and the gorgeous chairs made the ceremony quite spectacular. The cocktail hour, held in the garden room and out on the terrace, was fabulous. Servers passed hot hors d'oeuvres which were amazing. The receptions was in the ballroom - I can't wait to see the photographer's proofs - all the chandeliers and the mirrors - light was bouncing off the walls and made for some beautiful amateur photos. The food was superb - especially the shrimp/clams/lobster/oyster cart! The service was impeccable and our Maitre D' was so attentive to every detail. The wait staff couldn't do enough for everyone and the bartenders were great. It seemed as though Birchwood Manor's staff were enjoying their jobs as much as we were enjoying our day! I must rave about the food - we had a buffet with carving and pasta stations. The food was ***** (that is 5 stars)! My husband and I still feel as though we are on Cloud Nine - we can't stop talking about the wedding because we had so much fun and our guests had such a great day. WOW - What a great memorable day you gave us, Birchwood Manor!

ead for a cake that I wasnt sure was going to come out because it was a more difficult concept. When I tried explaining my idea to other people, no one got it. The Birchwood's baker nailed it! It was a picture out of a magazine and better than anything I had ever dreamed it could be. Mike was so great to work with and the venue was totally flexible with us throughout the entire process. Would recommend!

y. The venue is gorgeous and the staff are fantastic. Everyone was so helpful the day of the wedding, which is exactly what you need as a bride! All my guests raved about the food and the elegance of the grand ballroom. I assure you, this place will not disappoint!

e than 3 minutes without asking us if we were ok or needed anything. Everything was absolutely perfect thanks to them!!!!

feel at home. Throughout the planning, Robert was priceless, making us feel special and important. That service continued to the day of the wedding. Our maitre'd, John was lovely and didn't miss a beat. The other servers were equally as conscientious. Besides that, the food was incredible! There was so much food at the cocktail hour and all of it was great. Dinner was equally tasty. They do your cake in house. We brought a bunch of pictures and explained to Robert what we wanted and we got exactly that. It was beautiful. I cannot speak highly enough of Birchwood Manor. The grounds also proved the perfect backdrop for our pictures.

make it elegant. We worked with Robert, who I highly recomend requesting! If I could do it over, I wouldn't change a thing! LOVED it!

our needs and wishes. He did a superb job in making my wedding day (8/2010) such a special one. I'm still on cloud nine. Our Guests thoroughly enjoyed the day! and are still raving about the Birchwood, from the friendly staff who made each guest feel welcomed, to the fabulous food, stunning banquet room and beautiful grounds. My husband and I wouldn't hesitate to recommend Birchwood Manor as the PERFECT wedding venue.