Birchwood Manor

there are not enough words to describe how wonderful and beautiful my day at the birchwood was! my parents got married at the birchwood almost 30 years ago & i am so lucky that the beauty of the location was not only preserved but progressed. My brother and I had our communions there and I got to walk down the aisle in the room my communion was and have my first dance where my parents had theirs. if you have the luxury of having an event of the birchwood, you won’t be disappointed. they will surpass every expectation. Mike and Farrell are the most kind, accessible, and dedicated people I have ever met. They were there for me in every moment. The day is always stressful as a bride- but Farrell made my day so smoothe and fun and I couldn’t praise her enough. They took the time to make our day one like out of a story book. My husband and I were truly on cloud 9- because they considered every detail to make our day as memorable as it was. It was not our first event here and it will not be our last. The most beautiful venue employs the most beautiful people, if your looking for a perfect place- go to THE BIRCHWOOD!!!

We had the most incredible experience at Birchwood Manor for our wedding. Farrell, the manager, made the entire process a breeze with her upbeat and professional attitude. We felt completely at ease on our big day! The venue itself is absolutely gorgeous, from the outdoor ceremony to the elegant reception ballroom. The chandeliers are mind-blowingly beautiful!! Birchwood Manor exceeded our expectations, and I can't recommend it enough. A five-star gem for any special occasions!!

We fell in love with Birchwood Manor the first time we visited 2 years ago as the first person we met with was Michael Marino, who was so warm and welcoming from the beginning. Since then, we’ve worked with Michael on planning our wedding and he was so great to work with. He was easy to communicate with, super energetic and full of positive energy throughout the planning, and very informative. We wanted our dogs in the ceremony a lower guest minimum for fear that less people at the time would attend due to covid and Michael quickly accommodated our requests, no questions asked! Our wedding was 10/14/23 and Farrell was our maitre’d. After getting home, my matron of honor, brother in law and mom had nothing but AMAZING things to say about Farrell. According to my mom, Farrell saw my grandpa had trouble with his boutonniere and she, without us asking, started helping him and all the other groomsmen clip them on. She worked with my husband on getting a little last-minute seating mishap resolved (we had some unplanned guests who had initially rsvp’d no and showed up). She was so good with children as our flower girl and flower boy/ring bearer were 4 and 7 and she interacted with them and helped show them what to do at the ceremony. Our day of coordinator unfortunately had an emergency and was not there part of the wedding but Farrell really took over and checked in on us constantly and took charge of the day. My matron of honor said Farrell was so nice and reliable and amazing at her job. Going back to the wedding, our guests couldn’t stop talking about how gorgeous the venue was, down to the chandeliers in the ballroom. Our wedding was unfortunately outdoors but Birchwood was so accommodating with allowing us to use the Grand Ballroom for the ceremony as the reception was already set up elsewhere. We upgraded the cocktail hour to deluxe and with both my husband and I being from Chinese families with high expectations in regards to seafood, the lobster tails were gone instantly as our guests loved them so much. People raved about how good the cocktail hour was, including the carving station and shrimp scampi station. The ice sculpture was a beautiful and elegant touch. All in all, we and our guests had nothing but an amazing time at Birchwood. We have nothing but positive experiences through our 2 years of wedding planning. Thank you Michael and Farrell and Birchwood Manor for helping us plan our wedding and make our wedding day visions really come to life!

From the very moment we met Farrell, we were so impressed. Our son and our now-daughter in-law just got married last Fri. , 8/4/23. We had the most wonderful time and have continued to receive calls and text messages from friends and family who joined the celebration. Farrell had been helpful, professional, acutely attentive and thoughtful every single moment of the wedding from planning to seeing it to fruition. The staff working there is also beyond helpful, friendly, kind and professional. The food was delicious, and I only hope I’ll be able to go back as a guest to enjoy much more of everything (since being a parent of the groom didn’t allow me nearly enough time to try it all - even though Farrell had some foods from the cocktail hour brought up for the wedding party to enjoy prior to heading back down to the party. ‘Great foresight and thoughtfulness!). Given that the weather forecast had definitely called for heavy rain and t-storms, Farrell made sure we would be easily accommodated no matter what our needs would be. Thankfully, it didn’t end up raining. The bridal suite is very large with multiple rooms and restrooms, tables & chairs, & places to have food brought up to us and laid out. I’m positive I’m forgetting so many more wonderful comments about our experience a couple days ago. I wouldn’t for a split second have any reservations whatsoever about very highly recommending The Birchwood Manor, and especially Farrell and her team, for special events. I cannot thank them enough. I wish I had photos to post, but please look at what others have shown. (Our wedding ceremony took place in the back area as compared to the front side when first arriving. It was lovely and more than accommodating of our approximately 140. guests. As another small touch, even the chairs they use are super pretty. Clearly I’m extremely happy. LOL!) Definitely visit and consider this venue. You won’t be sorry.

I could not have been happier with my venue choice. I traveled to several places before deciding on my wedding venue, and Birchwood Manor truly stood out for its beauty, elegance, spaciousness, and most importantly, the banquet manager Farrell. Farrell is a kind, dedicated, and experienced manager who goes out of her way to make your dream day come true!!! I know that my wedding day would not have turned out the way it did, if it had not been for Farrell. I planned my wedding for a while (about two years), and throughout the whole time, Farrell was there, helping me sort through all my questions and concerns. Even on the wedding day, Farrell stayed until the end of night, making sure the wedding goes smoothly and resolving any unexpected issues so that we can enjoy our day. If I am to have any large events in the future, I would for sure come back to Birchwood Manor. The venue is so elegant and well-maintained, and it exudes an air of grandeur and warmth that comes from the fact that it's been family-owned for generations. You can tell that the venue is taken care of with affection. And the chandeliers! I fell in love when I first saw them. You cannot make a better decision--if you are on the fence, choose them without any hesitation. Highly, highly recommended!

Desde el primer día que fuimos al Birchwood Manor nos recibió una encantadora muchacha llamada Farrel quien nos mostró todos los servicios que ofrecía la venue. Desde ese momento tomamos la decisión de hacer la fiesta de quinceañera de mi hija en este lugar, por su buena atención, por la amabilidad, lo bonito y espacioso del lugar, elegante, clásico. Realmente reunía todos los requisitos que estábamos buscando. Farrel nos permitió hacer ensayos 4 veces en el salón para el cortejo de la quinceañera. También pudimos hacer parte de la decoración un día antes del evento y el DJ instaló sus equipos un día antes. La comida estuvo espectacular, los helados, todo. Los baños impecables. Todo el lugar es fantástico. Si hiciera otra fiesta no dudaría en volver a elegir Birchwood Manor. Muchas gracias por sus atenciones.

We had a big gala at Birchwood Manor and they were great to work with - Michael and Farrell are there with you every step of the way, ensuring that things run smoothly. They are very responsive and bend over backwards to meet your needs. Guests raved about our event.

Birchwood Manor is the pace of choice to gather for a special occasion as our 30th anniversary of marriage. We are very grateful for the details and personalized attention given by Farrel and her wonderful team. Thank you very much and have a wonderful New Year!

The Birchwood Manor was the wedding venue of our dreams! The venue is a family owned business and the entire team there takes great pride in making couples' dreams come true. From the big programmatic plans to the small little details. Farrell Holleran, Owner, Banquet Manager and our own Maitre D', made us feel like we were old friends from the moment we met her to the end of our wedding. We had a Hindu ceremony at the Birchwood and part of the ceremony involves fresh rose petals, which our decor artist forgot to provide to us. In the rush of the day, when the families were looking for the flowers during the ceremony, Farrell stepped into action and plucked her fresh flowers from the venue's lush garden so that nothing would be amiss for our big day. We SO appreciated it. The venue itself is ABSOLUTELY gorgeous and makes all your photo and video inspirations come to life. I could not recommend this venue more. It is everything you could dream of, with the significant bonus of the team and staff putting in that extra mile to ensure everything goes off without a hitch.

I can't give enough positive feedback for Birchwood! Michael and his team are AMAZING people to work with. Every request we made he was able to do for us. He went above and beyond by offering us an extended cocktail hour, an ice cream bar instead of a traditional wedding cake, and an extra vegetarian option to accommodate a few of the guests' needs. The food was wonderful and cocktail hour was very robust! The dance floor (newly redone) is HUGE and centrally located in the ballroom which was exactly what we needed for our big families to get up and dance :) This is an extremely affordable venue as well, offering the one of the lowest prices per person during the summer wedding season out of the venues we looked at! Michael was incredibly attentive to us and our guests the night of the wedding and made sure we had whatever it was that we needed (food, drinks, etc). Our families and friends had the most amazing time and it truly felt like we were welcomed guests by the most hospitable family at the Birchwood!

Birchwood Manor was the perfect choice for my daughter’s wedding. The venue was beautiful and elegant in every possible way. The outdoor grounds with all its’ arches and water fountains provided amazing wedding photos opportunities and lovely outdoor seatings for our guests. The cocktail hour with all the variety of delicious options and amazing active cooking stations received impressive compliments from all our guests. The main venue hall was just beautiful and large and had one of the largest dance floors, a great guest seating and a stage setting for the sweetheart table and back drops. But the most impressive and special highlight about Birchwood Manor was Farell (the venue coordinator). Farell is the sweetest, most accommodating and loveliest human being. My daughter and her husband cannot stop talking about Farell’s kindness and accommodations to them especially that they are both from out of state and have inflexible schedules. She worked with them around their schedules and helped coordinate with all their vendors appointments. She was excited for their big day as any close member of our family. Farell made a big impact on all of us and made my daughter’s wedding experience very smooth and extra special. We can’t thank her enough.

I cannot say enough positive things about Birchwood Manor. Words cannot do justice to this incredible venue, its outstanding venue coordinator (Farrell) who went above and beyond in every way possible, beautiful indoor halls and outdoor greenery, most delicious cocktail hour and reception dinner and desserts, large dance floor, spacious-ness, elegance and uniqueness, everything! My husband and I received endless compliments after our wedding toward our choice of venue and everything that came with it. Everyone had an amazing evening and Birchwood Manor was a huge part of the reason this was possible. Specially, we wanted to give the biggest shoutout to the venue coordinator, Farrell. From day one, Farrell was willing and HAPPY to work with us to make our wedding dream come true. In the year that followed, she was always quick to respond to our questions, she helped us coordinate with different vendors, she advised us regarding many aspects of wedding planning we had not thought of, she was excited with us for our big day and made it feel like she was part of our family prepping for it. On the day of the wedding, she did everything we requested and MORE. She made sure the day ran smoothly and she fixed any issues or questions that came up behind the scenes. She made our wedding as stress-free as possible and as joyful as possible. We love you, Farrell, and can't thank you enough for being a blessing in our lives! Our wedding was better than we could have ever imagined because of Birchwood Manor, and we are forever grateful we found this place <3

Wonderful facility!!! Second only to their gracious and thoughtful staff. We had our wedding their and recently had our son's first Communion Celebration that was awesome. We went to 5 different First Communion Celebrations this year to 5 different places and the Birchwood Manor was superior to them all by a long shot. More magnificent facilities, staff was more helpful, food was better and with better choices and the prices were basically the same. They made us look like we were so much smarter in choosing the Birchwood Manor. In fact, 3 of our guests asked to be "hooked up" with the facility's management team and I've heard they all booked future events there. We were luck to find such a magnificent place with such a helpful team and wonderful food. We will book with them again and again.

The Birchwood Manor provided us with a beautiful bridal shower for our daughter. The brunch was excellent and beautifully displayed. Working with Farrell was wonderful as she was so knowledgeable, accommodating and gave us great advice. The Ann Farrell room was the perfect setting.

When searching for wedding venues, I had no idea what I was doing but after getting a tour of the property and getting to spend some time with Michael, we both instantly knew that Birchwood Manor was the perfect location for our wedding day. Throughout the entire process, we worked with Michael to plan what was, in our opinion, the most perfect and dreamy wedding day. During the pandemic, Michael was very understanding when we wanted to postpone our reception 5 times, as upsetting this was, his kind words and reassurance that the wait will be worth it... and it sure was. Michael was always prompt with responding to our emails. We were blown away by the overall experience. The venue itself was exactly what we were looking for in terms of food, atmosphere and scenery The venue played a huge part in the success of our day and the amount of our guests who are still talking about Birchwood Manor is a testament to that. We couldn’t have been more happy with our special day, and we owe a lot of that to Michael, Farrah and the staff at Birchwood Manor!!

Thanks to Birchwood Manor staff for making our wedding so special. The staff was very professional, attentive, and courteous. They made our wedding very special, everything was very well put together, very well done. Thanks

Our wedding was on 09/18/2021. We want to say thank you so much to Farrell and all the staff for the wonderful service. Farrell did an amazing job and she was super helpful. Our family and friends had an amazing time at Birchwood Manor and could not stop talking about how beautiful it was and the great time they had at our wedding reception. We absolutely recommend the Birchwood Manor, you will be taken care with the service provided here.

Considerable time was spent searching for just the right venue. After reviewing about a half dozen places, we settled on The Birchwood Manner. We could not have possibly made a better choice of venue & our guests agreed as many of them expressed positive comments throughout the evening. There was absolutely nothing lacking where quality & class are concerned. The family-run facility was prepared to handle everything. The Birchwood provides easy access & parking for several hundred guests. The property grounds are adorned with picturesque fountains & beautifully manicured statue gardens which provided excellent photo opps. Inside the facility, elegant lighting provided a warm glow to the charming mansion style architecture. A grand staircase leads to the 2nd floor, but an elevator is available. Thanks to the COVID nuisance, our wedding had been postponed several times. Nevertheless, the owner & Manager Michael Marino was very patient & extremely pleasant to work with, as he remained on standby for our event for over a year. Sitting down with Michael in his office on several occasions always felt like we were all old friends getting together to chat. As plans progressed, we eventually left his office feeling that there was little or nothing that he would say NO to. Everything from pre-event setups to post-event takedowns was thoughtfully planned out & carefully executed. Being a foodie of sorts, my primary interest was in their menu, & in most cases the food was to die for. The cocktail hour included a wide variety of mouth-watering morsels. That alone could have satisfied me for the evening, & I needed to be reminded that a 4-course dinner was to follow. If anyone left there hungry, it was their own fault. The food was expertly prepared & artfully plated. In advance, we picked out 3 entrees, so that our guests could place their orders from their table. They prepared a wedding cake based on our specs & used our topper. Guests were treated to much more than just a bite of cake. On each plate was a slice of wedding cake flanked by chocolate covered strawberries, along with an edible candy dish filled with syrup topped ice cream. Talk about decadence! Even though Michael had to leave shortly after we made our entrance, he left us in the very capable hands of his niece Farrell, who was our maitre d’ for the evening. She was obviously a chip off the old block. I’ve been around for more than 60 years, yet I don’t think I’ve ever met a kinder sweeter more thoughtful young woman. We were also very appreciative of how, without any prompting from us, she zeroed in on my wife’s 91 year old mother & personally tended to her needs for the evening. All in all, it was a lovely event & by all accounts, everyone had a good time. A few days later we returned to the Birchwood to gather left behind items. When we got there, Michael & Farrell met us in the lobby & had already packed our things for us. They helped load the car & then chatted for about a half hour. Suddenly Michael rushed inside & came back out with a bottle of champagne which he tucked into the trunk of our car. Is that classy or what? Finally there was a round of hugs & handshakes, then off we went. Somehow I think we also made some new friends that day. In any event, pleasant memories were created that will last a lifetime & should we ever again find ourselves in need of a banquet facility in this area, Birchwood Manor gets the job! It is truly a North Jersey treasure.

I cannot say enough wonderful things about Birchwood Manor and about Farrell, the person who helped plan and coordinate everything for our event. We were looking for an outdoor venue to have our party, and we knew right away that this would be a lovely setting, because the grounds are really beautiful. It is like having your own personal garden overlooking a mansion. Although it ended up raining during our entirely outdoor event, we had a tent set up with a beautiful fountain, plantings, and the grand entrance to Birchwood Manor as our backdrop. The setting was so beautiful that, even though it rained, it did not spoil a thing! Everyone raved about the food, the setting, the service, and the decor. There was nothing I needed to do to decorate the tent, aside from bringing some flowers. It looked just fabulous with Birchwood Manor's table settings and the backdrop of the grounds! Throughout the planning process, Farrell was always responsive to my requests and available to help me plan for the contingencies of a COVID party. Birchwood Manor was flexible with the minimum number of guests they required and very understanding of the unpredictability of COVID. Farrell was incredibly on top of every detail and honestly, I was entirely stress-free throughout the party, knowing that she had everything covered. I cannot recommend Birchwood Manor more highly! I can confidently say you will be in the best hands. Several of my guests are already considering booking a party with them. And I would come back again in a heartbeat! I have been told that Birchwood Manor has many repeat customers and groups that regularly host parties there. I can completely understand why! If you are able to book your event here, this is the place to do it! I am thrilled that we decided to have our party here, and we have wonderful memories of the day.

My wife and I had our wedding here in the Jefferson Ballroom in August of this year. I cannot say enough great things about this venue and their service provided to us leading up to and on the day of our wedding. The food was delicious and the bartenders were awesome at both the cocktail hour and the reception. The grounds were beautifully maintained with fountains and seating and our guests really loved spending time outside during cocktail hour socializing and taking pictures. The cocktail hour room with the greenhouse attached was so elegant and we loved the classical style of our ballroom. We received so many complements following the wedding about what an amazing time our guests had. We were blessed to have Michael and Farrell from the Birchwood throughout this process; they truly made the planning of our wedding effortless and were so accommodating during the difficult times of COVID, as we had to postpone our wedding for an entire year. We highly recommend that you consider this venue for your wedding and other events. Thank you again Michael and Farrell for making our wedding day so special!

My wife and I were fortunate enough to have hosted our rehearsal dinner at the Birchwood Manor. From the very beginning we knew we had made a great choice. The staff was friendly, knowledgeable, and extremely helpful throughout the party and the planning. Farrell is the banquet manager and was our point of contact. She was wonderful to work with and made the whole process so easy. Even up to the day before she was still working with us and moving tables around to accommodate our last minute cancelations. Her alone and how easy she made everything is reason enough to have it there. The staff also made sure that every drink and alcohol we wanted would be provided and gave us many choices to accommodate people with dietary restrictions. The night turned out amazing and my wife and I couldn't be happier.

My mother in law recommended this place as she has previously hosted a Birthday dinner at Birchwood Manor and loved the place. The whole process from day one was so smooth. Wedding planning can be stressful but the staff at Birchwood manor made it so much easier. They took care of everything. Since this was our family's first wedding to plan, we didn't really know what the standards were for simple things such as place cards or timing of events. But the staff was so knowledgable and explained things thoroughly and gave us different options. There were no errors or anything we had to follow up with. The day of the wedding was absolutely amazing! We booked one hall and had access to the outdoors the whole night (+ a bridal room + an extra room for the babysitter and kids). We loved the setup of the room, it looked beautiful. The service was fantastic, the food was delicious, all our guests were happy. Couldn't recommend this place enough, if we ever decide to host any other event, we will definitely consider Birchwood Manor.

Our wedding was a romantic fairytale thanks to the gorgeous Birchwood Manor. We were immediately captivated by the botanical gardens full of flowers and unique sculptures that surrounded the Birchwood. Not only were the grounds a perfect vision for our spring wedding, the ambiance of the ballrooms filled with enchanting chandeliers and elegant decor made our wedding an absolute dream. As soon as you walk through the doors of the Birchwood, you are greeted and assisted by the most generous staff who are willing to do whatever it takes to make your wedding day perfect! We instantly fell in love with the Birchwood Manor! It is New Jersey’s treasure for weddings! Justin and Brianna

It was wonderful to work with Birchwood Manor team. They were incredible from the moment we went to see them till the day of our wedding, they were right there guiding us. They are an awesome family and they know what it is like to help bring happiness to a couple. I can’t wait for us to renew our vows there once again.

From the time you meet Michael you know he will make your day special! Michael, Farrow and his whole team were amazing, super responsive with any questions we had, very professional and they paid attention to details. The venue is beautiful! After having to postpone a few times due to Covid when we went back to finalize everything Eddie and I fell In love again with the venue the water fountains, gardens & scenery are amazingly beautiful! The reception was done beautiful and romantic yet inviting to party. The food OMG everyone talked about how all the food was delicious and the service was great! Michael makes you and your guest feel welcome! This was our dream wedding venue... thank you Michael, Farrow and your whole team!

Words cannot begin to describe just how completely wonderful this family owned establishment is to host your next event! The Birchwood Manor is a hidden gem lying within the heart of Morris County. Michel Marino III and his niece Farrell are truly exceptional treasures within the event planning industry that go above and beyond to ensure that no request or detail is too great to bring to life, holding true to the beliefs of the Birchwood Manor; that events should be legendary. Michael Marino III and his staff not only made my wedding day legendary but more importantly they made my dream of an elegant Christmas wedding come true and provided an unforgettable experience with memories that will last a lifetime. My parent’s chose the Birchwood Manor thirty years ago for their wedding reception too. They loved the grand entrance and elegant touches throughout. My husband-to-be and I immediately felt that same sophistication and that’s why we chose it for our own wedding. My husband and I hope that the Birchwood Manor will remain a tradition in our family and one day perhaps one of our children will also fall in love with the charm of this glorious estate! The Birchwood Manor will hold a special place in my family’s heart forever.

Birchwood is a very beautiful venue, its outdoor spaces is exceptional, especially in the warm seasons. Something else unique to Birchwood is that the person in charge of it doesn't just view her role as the provider of a physical space and genuinely cares about your wedding experience. She did a great job facilitating and coordinating with the large number of guests and addressing issues as they came up during the day. We felt she went above and beyond what a typical venue manager defines as his/her role. We can't recall a single negative feeling from that day. Would recommend to anyone we care about!

Absolutely great venue. Professional, kind, and considerate staff all made our day the best. Beautiful outdoor setting and unique interior as well. Would definitely recommend to the next to be married couple we come across.

Thank you to Farrell and her team for a phenomenal day. From planning through the end of the evening everyone made sure that the details were in place, and everything went smoothly. Thank you!

After years of having different events at The Birchwood Manor, we had the distinct pleasure of getting married there!  There is not enough good things I could say about the space itself and the staff. We had an interfaith wedding in the large pergola and it was such a beautiful choice. The pergola is a beautiful space on it's own but with the help of the staff, it was transformed into such an elegant and expansive space to fit my almost 200 guests to witness our marriage! So so lovely. And what a great backdrop for photos. If you are looking for a venue with incredible food, look no further. My guests were blown away by the expanse of delicious food with such an awesome presentation. We had the deluxe cocktail hour and they really delivered. If food is what you want to splurge on, do it here. Our reception was in the grand ballroom which is such a timeless and elegant space. Michael and Farrel did such an amazing job helping me transform the space with my decor. The thing that really blew me away was how the staff went so above and beyond to help the day beautiful and stress free as possible. They took time to do little details for me on my sweetheart table and even custom designed table numbers for me (which I forgot). They were so attentive and communicative during the reception it really made us feel special... like we were royalty! My guests were talking about the elegance of the whole day and the food for weeks after. Highly recommend this for any event but if you looking for an indoor and outdoor ceremony and reception, look no further.

25 years ago we got married at Birchwood Manor because it was the most beautiful venue of its time. We had 600 guests and it was one of the first Indian weddings to take place at Birchwood. So when it came time to celebrate our 25th Anniversary, it was important to relive those special memories. We brought back all our guests along with the same vendors from our wedding. It was a wonderful and magical reunion. All thanks go to the 3 generations of family ownership at Birchwood. They took magnificent care of us back then, and they did it again now!

My first experience at Birchwood Manor was at a friend’s wedding. When my husband proposed months later, we tried to find another venue since we didn’t want to copy that other couple. But it was truly meant to be because we didn’t find another venue that we liked as much as Birchwood. We envisioned our wedding there so much that we called and booked it. The food was delicious, their dance floor was the perfect size for our guests and the grounds were beautiful. It was one of the best decisions we made while planning our wedding. If you are looking to get married or have another kind of event, I recommend Birchwood Manor.

The folks at Birchwood manor are total professionals and made our wedding day absolutely fantastic. They're always professional, courteous, and kind. Their service is impeccable and the food is out of this world. The grounds there are stunning, be sure to explore the place a little before the big day. There's many nooks and crannies and larger areas all around to inspire great photo ideas, try take full advantage of them with your photographer. They have wonderful areas on site if you're looking to have your ceremony there as well, in case you want everything done at one venue. Their ballrooms are beautiful and are decorated with breathtakingly gorgeous chandeliers. Don't be shy if there's anything you want, just ask about it and I'm sure they'll be more than able to accommodate whatever you may need as they did for my wife and I. From custom ice sculptures to a very custom and wonderfully decorated (not to mention delicious) cake, they helped make our day that much more special. If there's anything else I can say is that when you're there as a guest at a wedding, as we were a year prior to our own, hosting there yourself, or just visiting for an appointment, they make you feel like family. We can't wait to come back to host another event, hopefully a baby shower sometime soon!

There is nowhere else in the metro area I would ever even think about holding an event after our amazing experience for our son's Bar Mitzvah this past weekend. To say that Farrell and her team went above and beyond is a vast understatement. Everything, and I really do mean everything, was perfect. They took on a huge challenge (with only about 5 weeks to prepare) and helped us account for every detail that made our son's huge day perfect and so much fun. The food is absolutely amazing and the staff is top notch!

I was looking for a venue that had both beautiful outside grounds and a beautiful interior. Birchwood's outside ceremony area is unmatched in Northern New Jersey, that was the first part that had us in awe when we first toured. Then we saw the grand ballroom and we knew we found our wedding venue. The pictures don’t do the place justice, you have to go see yourself to feel the grandeur of the place. After speaking to Michael (who is the absolute best) the deal was signed and sealed and we don’t regret it! We can’t thank Michael and Farrel enough for making our special night magical.

Karen and I were simply astounded by how perfect our wedding reception evolved at the Birchwood Manor in Whippany, From the very first time we spoke with Farrell and Mike right through to the completion of our spectacular evening, they and the staff were absolutely fabulous! We were treated with great interest in our theme (we were married on the moon landing 50th anniversary) and cooperation, diligence, and patience to help create and fulfill our dream event. We were treated like family (maybe royalty is a better description)! Prior to our big day, Mike and Farrell were always available to answer questions and provide experienced guidance. During the event, the staff did a wonderful job and were most unobtrusive. The food was magnificent with an amazing variety of choice delicacies, much to the delight of our guests. We received so many compliments on the beautifully decorated rooms, the food, and the staff! Everyone had a truly wonderful night. We recommend this venue most highly for anyone planning a special day. A fantastic experience – Wonderful staff led by Mike and Farrell Divinely delicious food with so many choices Beautiful cocktail room and ballroom We definitely were ‘over the moon and back!’ The Birchwood Manor was fantastic!

We recently had our wedding at the Birchwood Manor and couldn't have asked for a better venue! The ballrooms and grounds are absolutely gorgeous, the staff was very accommodating with all of our requests, and the food was to die for. Michael was always on top of every detail and made sure the wedding ran perfectly, leaving us stress free to enjoy our big day.

We could not have been happier with the results of our choice to have our daughter’s wedding at the Birchwood Manor. The grounds were lovely and the Jefferson Room looked magnificent and magical. The cocktail hour was tremendous. Countless guests commented and complimented on the quality and quantity of the choices. Every detail that we expressed to Farrell, our maître d’, was carried out to the letter. We were treated like family and every request was honored. I am grateful to the staff at the Birchwood Manor for making this day stress free so that we were able to enjoy this special occasion with our friends and family. (Wedding Date: July 27, 2019)

I cannot express enough the wonderful experience my husband and I had at Birchwood Manor for our multicultural wedding! From the very beginning, our Maitre D’ Farrell was so welcoming, patient, and professional. Our wedding was the first for both of our families, so it was extremely helpful having a calm and confident wedding coordinator to guide us through all the planning stages. Farrell brought the calming energy we needed, making the planning process very enjoyable. The venue is beautiful! Our guests commented on the charming and elegant décor, as well as the breathtaking outdoor landscaping. We really felt like winners finding a venue that was beautiful both indoors and outdoors! We got married on June 23, 2019. Our wedding day was absolutely PERFECT! Farrell did an amazing job keeping us on schedule. She was extremely attentive and made sure we had time for the things we planned, such as sneaking away for a brief nighttime photo session. The Birchwood staff did an excellent job transforming the event space for our ceremony and reception. All the rooms at Birchwood are gorgeous. We especially loved the Greenery, an atrium surrounded by plants, with sunlight pouring in through large windows. This was definitely a unique space for our cocktail hour. The Jefferson ballroom was the perfect room for our ceremony and reception. Our families and friends love to dance, and the spacious ballroom gave us a comfortable space—even when our entire party was out on the dance floor! We were lucky to have beautiful weather and enjoyed taking photos outside by the fountains and archways. All the food provided by Birchwood Manor (cocktail hour, dinner, dessert and cake) was AMAZING and our guests noted that as well. It was such a pleasure working with Farrell and the entire Birchwood team! You can tell they love what they do and genuinely care about making your day unforgettable. We highly recommend them!!!

The Birchwood Manor is a gorgeous venue. The grounds are equally gorgeous! What sets them above the rest is how this family run establishment makes you feel special and not like just another event. I had my wedding there in 1988 and since then I’ve had every special event there from Communions, babtisms, Sweet 16 and now we’re planning our daughters Wedding there. The Birchwood will make your event personal and they’ll make every effort to make it your special day.

My husband and I got married at Birchwood Manor a couple of weeks ago. Farrell was our Maitre d’ and she was just amazing. I had a lot of things I had made to be placed in certain spots for the wedding and was nervous about the set up. Farrell set everything up without asking any questions and it was all perfect. She also made sure everything ran smoothly on the day of and kept all our vendors in check. My father kept commenting on how good she was. The food on the day of was spectacular. We did a chocolate fountain add on which turned out amazing and everyone raved about the cake, which was designed to a T based on the photograph provided. The grounds at Birchwood are just beautiful. Our wedding was in October and we were worried about the weather. Nevertheless, we were able to have our wedding outside, although a solid plan B option was made available. All-in-all Birchwood made our wedding day a truly special and beautiful day and I would not have changed anything and certainly wouldn’t have picked anywhere else to have my wedding. One thing in particular that I liked about Birchwood was that they worked with me and my husband as far as the size of our party went and did not make us feel like our wedding was inferior because it was on the smaller size unlike other venues.

I have celebrated every major event in my life at the Birchwood from baptism to sweet sixteen to my upcoming wedding in October! It’s a no brainer to host an event there. They go above and beyond to make you feel comfortable and make you feel assured that your event will be beautiful and go as smoothly as you want it. The grounds are simply gorgeous with a classic and timeless beauty. I’ll be having an outdoor wedding strictly because their outdoor spaces are so grand and unique. I’ve had a party in alimony every room, each more beautiful then the next. If you are looking to host a beautiful and classy wedding with great food and staff that treats you like family, the Birchwood is perfect.

The best decision we made. Michael and the staff were amazing-very professional and their experience and expertise helped us a lot in planning our wedding reception. Every single detail was taken care of, including the once we missed. The food and service was excellent. They truly made our day worry free and enjoyable for us and our guests. Everyone had such a great time our family and friends are still complementing us on how beautiful our wedding was.

Best venue and people ever. I am SO glad we chose to have our wedding here. When we were looking for venues that would hold our large # of guests, and have our date available, it almost felt too good to be true that Birchwood had both. Working with Michael Marino throughout the planning process was fun and so easy. He was attentive, took everything we wanted into consideration and made sure to note down everything. The venue inside is spectacular with the ambiance of an old mansion, the lighting and stage are majestic and make the best for pictures. The outside scenery is beautiful for pictures before the event, and i'm so glad we got a perfect weather day to take advantage of all that Birchwood has to offer! The staff was kind and helpful the day of the event and leading up to it. It made my day so smooth and memorable!

I had my wedding reception at the Birchwood Manor on May 5th 2018. My husband and I couldn't have asked for a more perfect evening. Micheal Marino took care of us during the planning process and was very patient even when I would ask a million questions. He also made sure to answer my emails in a timely manner and was such a pleasure to work with during everything. Farrell Holleran was our Maitre d' and she was amazing! She made sure everything was perfect and that we didnt have to stress over anything. And we didnt stress one bit. The Manor was able to accommodate anything we asked for and went above and beyond to make sure our guests had a great time. The staff was professional and polite. We had the Venetian Hour for dessert and we were surprised with sparklers when they brought out all the desserts. We received nothing but the greatest compliments from our guests on how wonderful the wedding reception was at the Manor. Not to mention there gorgeous staircase. They had another event in the room down the hall from us and you would have never known because they ran things incredably well so that you felt like you were top priority. The Birchwood Manor is a stunning location for a wedding and I would highly recommend it to anyone.

My wife and I had our wedding reception here and had an amazing experience! The staff was very professional and helpful during the planning process as well as during the event. Michael and Farrell particularly went above and beyond to make sure the event ran smoothly. All questions and requests we had leading up to the event were answered in a professional and timely manor. I would highly recommend the Birchwood Manor for your next event.

They were so helpful from the moment I first called them to set up an appointment. The cocktail hour was more than I could have imagined, when they say wall to wall food they truly mean it. If I had to do it all over again I’d pick the Birchwood Manor everytime!

The Birchwood Manor made our wedding dreams come true! The cocktail hour was out of this world! The reception was great and our captain Jason was very accommodating! Jason was professional and always knew what we needed with out asking. Mike made the planning process easy and made all of our visions come true! The venue was decorated beautifully! They added all my little touches and made sure I was happy! I would highly recommend the Birchwood Manor. Thank you for making our day the best!

Beautiful! Simply wonderful! Top 3 reasons: 1. The place is stunning. There is a variety of inside rooms/halls that is great for indoor weddings as well as different cocktail lounges. Some rooms are very lavish and others have a very unique feel to it. The pictures does not do it justice! I was fortunate to have come across this place by accident in a magazine and visiting it just blew my expectations away. I used the Ann Farrell room, which was my now husband's favorite room. 2. The pricing is very good. As a young couple, we wanted to pay the wedding ourselves so our budge was limited. Birchwood worked with us to help design our beautiful wedding and helping us stay in budget. Other places we visited kind of gave us a "cold shoulder" when we said we didn't have 100 or 150 guests planned. 3. The process. The process to design the wedding and working with Birchwood was very easy. They were on time in answering emails and getting back to me about details. I felt that even though my wedding was small, I was treated with the utmost respect. This can tell you alot about the people you are working with. There are lots of other examples, but why waste your time reading when you can just go check it out yourself?

There are absolutely no words for how happy and thankful we are for Birchwood Manor and Mike, along with all the staff! We chose this venue and from day one they did nothing but do everything to accommodate us. Not only is the venue beautiful but the food and service is absolutely 5 stars!! We nor our family had ever been to a wedding here and can honestly say there were times we thought "could this menu be too good to be true?" "Will the food be top quality?", "How's the service?" Every time we met with Mike, he made everything so easy for us and since day one we trusted him with our wedding day. Fast forward to two days ago, we both could not have asked for a more beautiful night, amazing service, and absolutely incredible food. The minute we walked into our cocktail hour, people were raving about how plentiful and delicious the food was. When we got a first look at our room (Grand Ballroom) we were at a loss for words. It was more beautiful than we had ever expected it to be. The staff that night was incredible and our Maitre D, Jason, was always around to see what we needed without us ever having to look for him or do anything ourselves. INCREDIBLE, which is exactly why I did not want to wait to write this. There were times prior to the wedding we felt extremely, oddly, calm and actually said "It's because of Mike, its all covered". And the cake!...how stunning. Another part of the night that was more beautiful than I could've ever imagined. Thank you to the Birchwood Manor!! We are so thankful for having shared our day with you guys.

This gorgeous facility is absolutely perfect for a variety of events and I could not have been more satisfied with the special service and attention given to us by Michael and his staff. The food was magnificent and they went above and beyond custom 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!

We got married at the Manor in July 2017, we couldn't have been happier with how the entire wedding went. The grounds were beautiful and made for some great photos. The food and service were excellent as well. We both loved the food and many 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.

Words cannot express how much the Birchwood Manor means to my husband and I. We got married July 22, 2017. The staff at the Birchwood went above and beyond to ensure that everything was complete perfection for our day. From the food, incredible 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!

I had my wedding here on November 18,2016. It was absolutely a dream come true. The experience from the time we decided on the Birchwood Manor and every meeting in between up until the day of the wedding was so pleasant. The team there is so friendly 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.

I could not have asked for a better, more seamless wedding planning experience. I was hoping for a low-stress, easy outdoor wedding and Birchwood delivered. The entire staff, especially Michael and my maitre'd Jason, were so communicative and 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!

Thank you to everyone that contributed to making our wedding at the Birchwood Manor fantastic! Everyone raved about the food, the space was beautiful, and the Maitre D’ did an amazing job with running the wedding.

We got married in April 2017. The Birchwood exceeding our expectations. It truly was our dream come true. The food was amazing, the staff was always available and very helpful and the owner was absolutely wonderful. We couldn’t have asked for a better wedding. Everything was on point! We would do it all over again!

My daughter and son-in-law initially loved the Birchwood Manor because of their grounds. Then we met the manager, Mr. Michael Marino III, who was absolutely wonderful. He was so enthusiastic and accommodating to the bride and groom's plans and 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.

I can not say enough great things about the Birchwood Manor. I just got married here on June 23rd and everything was absolutely perfect despite some bad weather. My husband Craig and I knew we wanted to get married there the moment we walked in 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 !

My husband and I had our wedding at the Birchwood Manor on October 1st. We cannot even begin to emphasize how happy we were with our overall experience with Michael and all the staff at the Birchwood Manor. From the moment we first stepped into 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!

From the moment I stepped on the property of the Birchwood Manor I knew that I wanted to be married there. It was a sunny day and I was in awe of the gorgeous gardens and extraordinary fountains. I knew it was the perfect backdrop for all of 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!

Amazing service and the quality is amazing! Great place! Also gorgeous grounds! I had the most amazing day and the staff was a huge part of that! Accommodating and friendly all around! Plus the food was AMAZING!!

A heartfelt thank you to Michael and the Birchwood Manor! It was a perfect day and we could not have asked for more! We received so many compliments on how good the food was and how elegant our venue was!! Everyone at the Birchwood was so nice 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!

I cannot begin to explain how amazing our wedding reception at the Birchwood Manor was. If I could go back and do it over again I would. Working with the staff was easy and straightforward, they informed us of everything we needed to do, leading 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.

Our wedding on March 18,2016 at The Birchwood Manor was beyond perfect. Michael Marino, Mike (MD), Farrell, Jason, chefs, kitchen staff, wait staff, and the rest of the crew truly outdid themselves! The planning process was easy with Michael. His 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.

Robert L., Jason, and everyone at the Birchwood Manor made our day so special and truly incredible. My husband and I couldn't have been more in awe in seeing our family and friends experiencing the evening. Everyone had the best time, and even almost one month later, everyone keeps saying that it was the best wedding that they had ever been to--THANK YOU!

From the first meeting up until our wedding day, working with Birchwood Manor was a true pleasure! After seeing the glamorous Jefferson Ballroom and the beautiful outdoor gardens, we knew this was the perfect venue for our upcoming Spring 2015 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!

We had our wedding on 7/18/14 at the Birchwood Manor, and they were nothing short of incredible. You really cant ask for much more. Their prices were far better than most, especially for what you get. If you are getting married anywhere near there, 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.

I cant say enough good things about the Birchwood Manor! From the moment we sat with Michael to packing up the car after our wedding, he was there with a smile on his face willing to assist any way possibe. All of the staff was helpful during the 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.