Brooklake

of our guests were taken care of from morning preparations until clean up. The perfect combination of a newly renovated venue and a gorgeously landscaped outdoor setting gave our guests and ourselves a picture perfect day. The food was plentiful and delicious, the staff was attentive and friendly, and our day was perfect in every way thanks to the efforts put forward by Peter and his team at Brooklake. I HIGHLY recommend this venue for any special event that you are planning to be effortless and memorable, as it won't disappoint! Thanks again!

at pictures. We loved that we were able to have half our cocktail hour inside and half outside. It gave more space for guests to mingle. We were lucky we had a great July night. The matre'd and bridal attendant were awesome - and always made sure everything was going as planned, that we were eating and that we had a drink in hand to enjoy the night, as well. Peter was even at our event and checked in to make sure everything was going how we liked and to see if we needed any changes. You often do not see the person who you spent time planning your wedding with from the venue at the event - this was important! Brooklake blew us away and we will forever have such such a wonderful memory of our wedding due to their attention to detail. Thank you again!

e at first sight and we knew this was the venue for us. I can't say enough about how well Peter treated us from our first interaction to our wedding day. He was there to answer any question we had. He worked with us to make the best wedding possible on our budget. The staff was amazing on our wedding day as well. They were there to help make our family as comfortable as possible throughout the day. We received so many compliments from guest about how great the food, service, and entire venue was. Book the Brooklake for your events. You will not regret it.

inute we met Peter, we felt like family. Everyone went above and beyond to ensure that our day went smoothly. Edith, the bridal attendant, was with us from early morning preparations, to assisting during photographs and throughout the evening. Bea, our parents personal attendant, took care of their every need during the reception. Mory was more than attentive and surpassed our expectations. The staff granted my wish for an outdoor ceremony. They tracked the weather while a storm passed thru and waited up until the very last minute to make the decision. Minutes leading up to the ceremony, staff was outside drying off chairs for all our guests! The venue and view overlooking the golf course are absolutely gorgeous, which made for amazing pictures. Our guests are still raving about the food and service provided Executive Chef D’Onofrio! We would recommend BCC to any future bride and groom! We can not thank the BCC staff enough for making our day unforgettable!

eally elevates it to something special. No detail is left unattended. We used an outside caterer, as we were having a traditional Indian wedding, but did get a few cocktail hour and dessert items through Brooklake, and those were delicious. Edith, our attendant, was a superhero and a calming presence for me. Many guests have raved to us in the weeks since about our wedding, and it truly was thanks to the efforts of Peter, Edith, Bea (our parents' attendant), Maury (the maitre'd), and the rest of the staff at Brooklake that we had such a memorable and wonderful day.

aff is amazing!! I was helped by Edith the whole day from getting ready to the when I left, she made the day so smooth for me and I was able to just enjoy myself and not have to worry about anything! We are so thankful to everyone at Brooklake country club for our amazing wedding!

ally appreciated having Edith, a bridal attendant, by my side all night. She even arranged two golf carts for us and our photographers to use to capture sunset photos on the green. My guests still rave about the food and atmosphere. They've recently renovated the indoor space, and it looks crisp, clean, and modern. I can't wait to attend another event at the BCC to experience it all over again!

work with. We knew from the very beginning that everyone at Brooklake would work their hardest to give us the wedding of our dreams. That is exactly what they did. Our bridal attendant, Edith, was a superhero! She stayed with us every second. From the early morning preparations through the end of the night, Edith made sure that we had anything we could want. Bea, our parents' attendant, was beyond accommodating and took care of both sets of parents throughout the entire reception. Peter Mitsaelides, the director of catering, took care of every detail of the night with precision. Our guests could not say enough about how wonderful every part of the reception was- from the decor, to the food, to the staff---everything was phenomenal!

more than enough bang for our buck. The scenic backdrop was wonderful for pictures, the gazebo and patio area comfortably fit all of our guests who opted to sit outside for the ceremony, and people still rave to me about how much they enjoyed the food. The reception hall was spacious and beautifully decorated, the bars were fully stocked and well operated, and every detail was in perfect order from the moment you walked in the front door. The catering director, Peter, was a dream to work with - he promised us the world and, to my surprise, he completely delivered. We had personalized decorations, signature cocktails, special requests for the bar to stock, specific seating arrangements, custom music for the ceremony, a need for gluten-free food options, special requests for lighting, and much more, and not once did we have to worry that things wouldn't be exactly to our liking. Peter was always available for spur of the moment questions and concerns, and his calm demeanor and sense of humor was reassuring during the stressful wedding planning process. I also want to add a special thank you to the bridal attendant Edith, who made sure the bride stayed cool, calm, and collected all throughout the hot and hectic day. Everyone at Brooklake was a consummate professional - our wedding went off without a hitch, and they deserve a ton of credit for that. Highly recommend!

ted how attentive the staff was to everyone's needs. I would HIGHLY recommend this venue to anyone looking for a venue.

his knowledge. The venue was beautiful, the bridal suite was over the top, the staff was the absolute best and the food was out of this world! 5 stars is not enough to express how wonderful of a place it is! We would not have wanted to have our special day anywhere else besides at Brooklake! On our actual wedding day Edith was our go to ladie and made sure my dress was always fluffed and me and my husband had food and drinks at all times. Bea was there the day of the wedding to helping us throughout the whole night. Maury was so helpful on the day of the wedding with showing us where to go and even how to cut the cake! Peter was present during the whole wedding and made sure all of our guests were happy and everything went perfect (which of course it all did)! The service at Brooklake is truly one of a kind! Every guest at our wedding raved about the venue and the food, both the quality and the quantity. You can tell how much preparation and pride the chef and kitchen staff put into each item of food. Even though we had our wedding during an October nor’easter, it didn’t even phase or cross our minds the whole day because of the amazing experience we had at Brooklake ( and this is all coming from a bride who was crying days before when hearing about the weather). We are sad that our day at Brooklake is over, but we have so many wonderful memories of our wedding day and we can’t wait to plan more parties at Brooklake! Thank you to the staff at Brooklake, and especially to Peter, for making our wedding day the BEST day of our lives!

hing we could have hoped for. The cocktail hour offered a bunch of unique and delicious stations, and the menu for the actual wedding was way more extensive than the usual steak or fish you see at weddings. I can’t recommend Brooklake enough, and thanks again Peter and staff for hosting an evening we’ll never forget.

y mom "this is the place." From day one, Peter was very easily reachable, open to all my changes, kind, giving, helpful, everything! Every time he saw me, it was like I was family to him. I chose to not only have my wedding at Brooklake, but my bridal shower as well! Come the day of the wedding, Peter, Edith, the Maitre d', and the whole staff were spectacular. They took care of literally everything and made me and my whole family feel so special and tended to. I honestly cannot imagine having had my wedding anywhere else. Edith was by my side all day long with water, my lip gloss, holding my bouquet and veil, everything. Shew as AMAZING! Thank you so much, from my entire family!!

ngle.one of the reviews, Peter was absolutely phenomenal. If anyone was born to do this job, it was him. He was attentive to every detail and was never too busy to answer questions and offer support. The wedding was magical in every way, everyone was complimentary of the quantity and quality of the food...it was sheer perfection! Edith, the bridal attendant, was always on hand to do everything to make our day less stressful and easier. The venue was impeccable, the service superb, and I couldn't rate it high enough. Thank you so much for making my daughter's day as good as it could be!

mely helpful in guiding us in creating the perfect day/night. They were there for every need we had leading up to and throughout the night. Edith was everything you could have asked for in a bridal attendant. The greens, the patio, the entryway, and the dance floor all created beautiful backdrops for our photos.

Our bridal attendant Edith was also amazing and followed us around all night to make sure we had everything we could want. Our best decision was having our reception here!!!! So incredibly happy!

hter had the wedding of her dreams on the outdoor terrace. The guests could not believe the variety and quality of the food. We heard over and over again, this is delicious and beautifully presented. Peter was with us every step of the way, from our initial tour to our return the day after the wedding to pick up items that we left at Brooklake. He worked with my daughter on the special champagne selections , suggested other vendors that we needed and kept everyone – especially me, calm throughout the process. He is a true professional. Brooklake is a gem!

were extremely professional. The Outside Ceremony, cocktail hour and Ballroom were beautiful. I could not have asked for a better wedding.

able, but large and nice. It also has a huge dance floor, which was very important to us. From the day we booked until the last guest left on our wedding night, the entire staff at Brooklake were incredibly helpful and seemed genuinely happy to be a part of our wedding. My bridal attendant Edith was AMAZINGLY helpful and showed up at 9:30AM with me, and stayed until I left around 1AM. She was even down on the floor with my bridesmaids helping to clean my wedding dress when someone spilled red wine on it (it all worked out fine!). Peter was helpful throughout the entire wedding process and answered all of the questions we had. We did have some concerns about the overall timeline of our reception that was presented to us however Peter was very reassuring. We put our complete confidence in him and the Maitre d and everything went absolutely perfectly. We could not have asked for more. Our guests were raving about the food, our bartenders, and everything was absolutely beautiful. Thank you Brooklake!!

any venues intimidated us and some organizers were quite pretentious. Peter made us feel right at home and didn't push for the immediate sell or force us to make quick decisions. He walked us through the whole process and was exactly what we were looking for. The day of didn't come without its hiccups but we had the staff to help us with every little thing. Not to mention the venue is absolutely beautiful and the outside ceremony setting (weather permitting) is breathtaking. Thank you thank you THANK YOU!

venue, a perfect setting for photos, and has incredible service. Plus -- do not even get me started on the FOOD! My husband is from Illinois, so we had a lot of out-of-staters attend. They were not familiar with the Jersey wedding tradition of lavish cocktail hours, and they were flabbergasted that the cocktail hour food was not even the main course! All of our guests were incredibly impressed with everything about Brooklake. Peter, Carol, and the rest of the BCC team made our wedding more than we could have ever imagined it to be. They were very accommodating the year of our engagement, answering any and all questions we had and meeting with us when my husband's parents were in town. We absolutely cannot recommend BCC enough!

have hoped for better. It was an wonderful wedding reception and I cannot praise this venue enough.

ing sunset and phenomenal food, the event exceeded our expectations. The entire staff and the bridal attendant were courteous and attentive to all of our guest and accommodated our specific needs! We would highly recommend having a wedding here!

ble experience from start to finish. Peter is the absolute BEST when it comes to planning and preparing for the big day. It truly is a special and magnificent place and I could probably write three more pragraphs about it. I would not change a single thing about my wedding day except that I wish I could do it again!

life! He is not only an expert at what he does, but is also personally invested in making you the happiest bride! I would give this venue 100 stars and recommend it over and over and over again!!!

ood is excellent. All of the our guests had high compliments to give, including that it was the most beautiful wedding they had ever attended. The planning was so easy because they anticipated every need, they know what to do and they do it well!

awless. Edith, Maury, and the whole crew made every single aspect of the cocktail hour and reception impeccable. At the end of the night, our guests didn't want to leave, and I don't blame them -- neither did I. As a bride, it was so important to me that the folks I was dealing with at the reception venue be as type A, buttoned up, and attentive as I was to my own wedding. Brooklake Country Club surpassed my expectations. I would recommend them to anyone. Amazing job, BCC!!

ey listened and made it all happen. This venue is so elegant, the people are kind, and it was worth every penny. Each guest left feeling as if they had been a part of a special event. Peter and staff are wonderful.

was a minimum guest requirement and I was told that in addition to their ballroom, they had their Waterfords room that was open to the public for events the first weekend of every month. We scheduled an appointment and it was love at first sight all over again. The grounds and building are so beautiful and well-kept and the staff is amazing. Its actually hard for me to put into words how incredibly happy I was to have my wedding here, but I can tell you that from beginning to end, I had the best experience and even with a small wedding (70 guests) I was given as much attention and appreciation as if I were hosting a 250+ person wedding that so many of these other venues wanted from me. In many of these reviews you’ll find the name Peter mentioned and I must say that none of these reviews, not even my own, will be able to truly describe how wonderful this man is. He is so knowledgeable, patient, kind and clearly loves what he does. He helped us plan our reception exactly as we had hoped it to be and he and his team executed flawlessly. He was responsive and honest and made us feel so important even when we knew he was busy. You can put every ounce of trust you have into Peter, he will create your dream wedding. Peter works with a wonderful staff that provides exceptional service. Nelly was our bridal attendant and Natasha our captain, and from beginning to end they were incredible. I didn’t even need to ask Nelly for a thing, it’s like she read my mind the entire night; everywhere I turned, there she was ready and willing. Natasha managed the entire evening very professionally and efficiently, she was always close by in case we needed anything. It’s obvious that each employee takes service very seriously. The food and drinks were incredible. We expected no less, but after our tasting we could not wait for the wedding day. Every bite from cocktail hour to dinner was delicious and there was more than enough for everyone, no matter their food preference. Every guest raved about the food and no one left hungry. Needless to say, I highly recommend Brooklake for a wedding or special event. You will not be disappointed! Thank you Peter and team for all of your hard work and making our wedding day so memorable!

reception venue, we went for 5 places already and then somebody recommended BCC. From the moment I called for a tour and were greeted by PETER (on the same day)- we knew that BCC was the one. Peter were very accommodating, treats us and our family as his family and answers our questions and requests instantly! On the wedding day, EDITH our attendant and BEA for our parents attendant and The Maitre D' was AMAZING! They were there to help you, feed you and always refilling your drink! BCC team works with you- it was a very smooth wedding planning! THE FOOD, THE VIEW, THE SERVICE are EXCEPTIONAL!! Thank you so much to our Brooklake team for being part of our wedding celebration and making our dream wedding come true! Our family and friends are still talking about it! They all loved the food, the view and the service! Thanks lot!

feat! From there he was incredibly organized and detail oriented, providing us with all the information we needed and keeping us on schedule. He also always made sure to answer all our questions and offer suggestions as we completed planning on our end. He also made us feel like we were the only couple he was working with, with his full attention. Hearing from other brides dealing with other venues, I am so appreciative of the experience we had with Peter! Closer to the wedding, he helped us craft the cocktail hour and reception menus and schedules exactly as we wanted them, offering his suggestions which were spot on. When it came to the actual day, the staff at Brooklake executed perfectly! The room was decorated beautifully and they had displayed our items we had brought exactly as we had discussed. The vendors (cake, DJ, florist, photographer) had no issues setting up on time. The service we received was impeccable -- both from Bea our attendant, and also from the rest of the staff for all of our guests. As bride and groom, Bea made sure we were well taken care of and brought everything we needed - food, drinks, and she even gave us cake and dessert to-go so we could enjoy it later on! We still have guests raving about our wedding months later - from the cocktail hour, to the food, to the view, to the fact that the bartender already had their drink ready as they approached. It’s easy to think that your wedding was the best, but it’s really special when people go out of their way to tell you yours was the best wedding they had ever been to. Peter and his team created a truly magical evening for us and our guests, and I don’t think any of us will ever forget it! Now we are just hoping to one day have the privilege to attend another wedding at Brooklake as guests ourselves!

First of all, you can not beat the gorgeous setting of the golf course and the grounds, no matter what season. The huge old tree at the entrance made for beautiful, special photos. Being from an Italian family, my parents were pretty picky about having good food. BCC did not disappoint in this area. There is no place in the area that does cocktail hour like Brooklake. There are so many options to choose from and you get a lot of stations in the basic package. We added the seafood option and it really made the cocktail hour that much more spectacular. Again, working with Peter was awesome, and you never feel pressured to do anything more than you want. The dinner was excellent with a lot of options to choose from. We also did the Viennese table, which was not a table... it was a ROOM. It was absolutely outrageous and amazing. People are still telling us they could not believe how awesome the food was, and that there was so much they barely got to every station. The day of the wedding, the ballroom looked beautiful. Everyone from the bridal attendant, the maitre d, to the servers and bar tenders were so attentive to our every need. We are so happy we chose to have our wedding at Brooklake, are so grateful for Peter's help in the process. We hope to attend someone else's wedding there so we can go back!

our needs were met. Peter recommended the band and besides having our wedding at BCC it was the best decision we made. The pictures overlooking the golf course does not do its justice as its beauty cannot be fully captured on camera. The food was outrageous and the cocktail hour spread was endless as many of our family and friends have said “it was the most impressive cocktail hour we have ever seen!” (it was the basic package too but there was so much food that we looked like ballers!) I’m hoping some of my friends choose the BCC for their wedding so my wife and I can enjoy a second night of celebrating there. Thank you Peter and the Brooklake Country Club for providing us with our dream wedding. If you decide to have your wedding at Brooklake Country Club you will not regret the decision! - Andrew & Katherine Jayson

pacious lobby, and were then escorted to a romantic outdoor terrace overlooking gorgeous grounds, where my son and daughter-in-law exchanged their vows. Then the party started! Tables were set inside and on the terrace for cocktail hour. Beverage service was superb. The cuisine was unbelievable! Passed hors d’oeuvres, food stations, and a beautifully presented buffet were a sight for the eyes as well as a treat to the palate. Guests oohed and aahed as they were brought into the ballroom for the sit-down meal. The lighting, the dance floor, the beautifully set tables, the friendly professional staff – all this plus floor-to-ceiling windows revealing breathtaking views of the golf course and tranquil ponds with fountains. The staff treated the newlyweds like king and queen! The day was magical for the wedding party and all who attended. Everything fell into place. Guests commented that it was one of the best, if not THE best, wedding they had ever attended. The service was beyond exceptional. Thank you too dear chefs, groundskeepers, and all those behind the scenes who make Brooklake Country Club so special. Yours is a tough act to follow.

Every need handled with care, speed and professionalism. If you book an event with Peter, you can be sure that it will be handled well. Frankly, I don't think I've ever given such a rave review. But we had absolutely no complaints

as excellent. All of our guests raved about the views, the food and the service. My bridal attendant was amazing as well. It was the perfect day at the perfect venue.

to get into the bridal suite earlier in the morning to get ready with my bridesmaids. They supplied us with a beautiful spread of food and drinks throughout the day. The whole staff was incredible. Noela, Bea, Rory and Peter were outstanding. Not only were we well taken care of, but our parents and the bridal party was also on the top of their list. Bea made sure that my husband and I were able to enjoy our food which was wonderful. Our guests have nothing but amazing things to say about the entire day: the venue, the views, the food and service were 5+ stars! I cannot recommend Brooklake Country Club enough!

s around the whole venue and answered all of our questions. He was just as warm and welcoming when we came back a second and third time to show the venue to our parents. The weeks leading up to our 4/30/16 wedding were not nearly as stressful as I expected them to be and I think a lot of that is because of the Brooklake staff. Peter and his assistant Carol were always available to answer my questions no matter how silly they were. Our wedding day was flawless. Since Brooklake only has one wedding at a time, we were able to get into the bridal suite earlier in the day. There was a great spread of food and drinks to munch on while I got ready with my bridesmaids. Bea, the bridal attendant, was extremely attentive. Anything we needed, she provided. She took my husband and I upstairs to the cocktail hour and reception rooms before everyone arrived to make sure we were happy with where all of our decorations were placed. The ceremony, cocktail hour, and reception went off perfectly! My husband and I received so many compliments on the venue, the food, and the staff. Cocktail hour especially was a hit! I could go on and on about how wonderful everything was. I cannot recommend Brooklake Country Club enough!

ure of the grounds of Brooklake Country Club and simply fell in love with it. No one I knew had been there so we checked the reviews on all sites and found NOTHING negative so we called and got my man Stanley. They also did not have Halloween but they did have Nov. 7th open, so we ran right out to meet with Stanley, the coolest guy in the business by far. When you drive onto the property you can feel this is someplace special, the lobby is warm and welcoming and I could visualize exactly how I wanted it to look for our day. It's beautifully decorated with a fireplace, flowers and a grand piano and the grounds are nothing but breathtaking. The huge cocktail area and ballroom have a wall of windows that overlooks a lake with fountains, a patio area with tables and chairs and a fire pit. This not a private club but it is a one event venue so the patio is also yours to use the day of!! The planning process was the easiest I have ever encountered and I have done Corp. Event planning before. Stanley and Barbara were a dream to work with and I'm an organized nut. It was so easy I felt like I missed something as most people planning a wedding for 140pp lose it a year in and I had simply months to get it all done. Stanley answered every email assuring me, it would be perfect and everything we dreamed of. (And he was right) The day of was absolutely seamless, everything was exactly as we had planned it. It was beautiful, Stanley, Peter, Maury, Bea and Noella made sure every single small detail was taken care of. We had a private room to dress in and leave our belongings for the evening. Fully stocked from small fridge to a shower! Everyone was greeted at the door with champagne, the cocktail hour was amazing! The ballroom was gorgeous, the food was never ending; salad, intermezzo, 4 entrées to pick from, wedding cake and desert sampler, the staff would get the guests drinks or you could go to the bar (no one waited long for a drink) and service the whole night was 10 stars!!! Our guests are still calling us with rave reviews on how everything was amazing. I would absolutely recommend BCC for any event you have. In fact I hope a friend has one there so we can go back as a guest!!

st caring and reliable person from the day we met him and that did not change after he received our deposit. He was there every step of the way to answer questions and put me at ease and run through the events and how things would work. Anything I had an idea about that wasn't necessarily the "standard", he MADE SURE happened. For example, I had cake boxes to go and little bags for treats and I was worried people would not see them to know to take some stuff to go. Peter personally stood outside and as guests left directed them to the Vienesse table. And that is just one example, he and his staff were absolutely incredible. Bea took care of both of our parents and they all raved about her. The attendant for my husband and I was also incredible. She always made sure we were taken care of and had everything we needed. Secondly, the grounds are just absolutely breathtaking. The huge ballroom has an entire wall of windows in the back that overlooks a lake with fountains and two firepits. The lobby when you come in is beautifully decorated around the fireplace and the grand piano is a classy touch. Also, the guests are still raving about the food. Cocktail hour and dessert were seriously unbelievable. The amount and quality of food was outrageous. I do not have any bad things to say about this place. All around an AWESOME venue. The most beautiful views with even better people running it. HIGHLY RECOMMEND TO FRIENDS AND FAMILY.

of the outdoor patio space also. The reception room has windows across so everyone can enjoy the view. Peter took care of us in every way from choosing the menu and table linens and changing some things to suit our needs we never hear the word NO from him. He was very flexible offered suggestions and went above and beyond he takes care of you like he is planning his own daughters wedding. He made sure we had more than enough seating at cocktail hour which was a concern of ours because at most wedding we find this a problem even in a large space. He even labeled a table for grandparents which was sweet and much appreciated. The night was seamless no complaints I highly recommend.

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was a hit. This venue is perfect and the staff impeccable. I wish I could do it all over again. I highly recommend this venue as does every single one of my guests who attended and said it was one of the best weddings they have been to.

nd so hoping we can find someone to enjoy the venue and save some money! Brooklake Country Club in Florham Park, NJ http://brooklakecc.com/catering/ Great reviews, wonderful venue on the lake! Please contact me for more information at 732-404-7079

, in advance of the cocktail hour, to be sure they would have something to eat after a long day of ceremony, pix, etc. Not only was their no food, but when my son, a groomsman, asked the staff about the food, the staff told him it was not in the contract! He then proceeded to the yet unopened cocktail room and made a few plates of food for the bridal party. This is NOT what we paid for! Brooklake has apologized for their error, but too late to avert the problem. I would have expected an establishment of fine dining to have brought the food to the bridal party and then adjust the cost if it was really not in the contract! (But we DID pay for it)

f his family. After seeing the venue and the beautiful views we sat down with Peter and booked our date very soon after. Peter was so accommodating as he allowed us to visit the venue multiple times and answered any questions we had, always with a smile. We had a Friday wedding and Peter and his team welcomed us early in the morning and allowed us to get ready on site. It was great having the bridal suite and the separate groom suite for the bridal party to get ready. Their team did everything to make sure that we were well taken care of. Our ceremony took place indoors with a breath-taking view over the golf course and lake. With perfect lighting and fall colors on the trees we were able to get some really amazing pictures. All of the guests kept talking about the cocktail hour and how great the food was. We were able to sneak away into a side room and enjoy some of the cocktail food in private, this was great because we knew it would be tough to eat and talk with all the guests. The food throughout the reception was great and the service was very professional. We didn't have to worry about anything as Peter and his fantastic team took care of everything. Bea, the bridal attendant, was amazing. She welcomed us when we first arrived and kept making sure we had everything we needed throughout the whole night. She even made sure that our parents were well taken care of. My father-in-law said that he never had to get his own drink as she always had one waiting for him. She is one of the stars on the stellar BCC team. We couldn't have asked for anything better. We truly feel like we are now part of the Brooklake family. We highly recommend this venue and Peter for your wedding.

on every detail. I was in the business of event planning, so I know how I worked and how I could be, given my background, and Peter was every bit like me and dealt with me how I dealt with details. My husband and I would look forward to meetings with Peter because he is just such a wonderful person. We both said it wasn't the place that sold us, it was Peter! Do not get me wrong- the place is absolutely beautiful! It is the most picturesque ride up to the club, with trees adorning the road and as you get closer the lights are twinkling with lights. The lobby is elegant and rich, yet warming. The cocktail hour room is spacious and full of windows, with a beautiful large bar. The ballroom continues with the large windows. Chiavari chairs accompany the tables. There is pin spotting lights for each table, which I just love because it brings drama in a sophisticated way. The above the dance floor the ceiling is higher, with soft LED lights around it and a gorgeous chandelier. The unbelievable views from the window are accessible through exits in the ballroom. The outside area has plenty of seating, but not too much where you can miss half your party. There is a gazebo with a fire pit, which was loved by all guests. We received countless raves on the delicious food. We had a full cocktail hour with the large seafood display, the Tuscany display , pasta stations, craving stations, passed hors d'oeuvres, etc. Our dinner included a salad and guests had a choice of filet mignon, snapper, chicken, or a lentil eggplant dish. I am not being bias here; it was the best piece of filet I ever had at a wedding. The bar was busy all night with our large party and the bartenders were on point! The Venetian hour was heavenly! It included every dessert you can think of and more- pies, cake, pastries, cookies, chocolate fountains, fruit, international coffee bar, and on and on. I am so happy we went with Brooklake. I do not think there is many places that provide top quality service, food AND atmosphere. And there is definitely not another Peter Mitsaelides!

ing coordinator, I immediately knew he would be able to cater to our every need. His warm demeanor and knowledge about the industry immediately earned our trust. He answered our 1000 questions and was knowledgeable about all of the vendors we planned to work with. Being a bit anxious and anal, Peter made me feel entirely at ease, and made this wedding planning process a breeze. I knew we were in fantastic hands. Food: We were so amazed at the complexity of the choices for food throughout the entire affair. There are so many options to choose from, and was a selling point for us. In addition to the at least 13 different types of pass-arounds during cocktail hour, there was such a variety of options for chafing and action stations. People still can't stop talking about our cocktail hour. Not only about the ABUNDANCE of food, but also the quality. The lamb chops were simply some of the best I've ever had. All of the dinner options were fantastic, and when we walked around to greet our guests, all we saw were empty plates (despite who full everyone was after cocktail hour). Atmosphere: We were able to choose different lighting options to set the mood for our ceremony, cocktail hour, and reception. Being that we had a fairly large wedding, we wanted to make sure that there was space for everyone during each aspect of our wedding. The cocktail hour space is large with plenty of tables for people to nibble. The grounds are breathtaking, and the dance floor was able to hold (for the most part) our very rowdy party. The wedding attendants catered to our every need while we got ready, and during the wedding itself. Shout out to Bea for making sure we ate and relaxed a bit. Every aspect was perfection and provided our dream wedding.

reception hall, to the outdoor patio and fire pit, to the overall experience of the night was absolutely perfect. Brooklake Country Club is truly a 5-Star venue in all categories and my husband and I feel so fortunate to have been able to have our wedding reception there! Director of Catering, Peter Mitsaelides, is one of the best in the business. He made the entire process so smooth and simple and left me with no worries, concerns, or hesitations in the months, weeks, and days leading up to the big day. (Something I didn't think would be possible!) Thank you to Peter and the entire staff at Brooklake Country Club for the most amazing wedding reception, it was a night we will always cherish! Krista and Mark

t our beck and call throughout the entire process. His entire staff worked so hard to make our day seamless and memorable. We'd like to give special thanks to Bea who did such an amazing job making sure we had everything we could possibly need on the day of - she was a 2nd mother to the entire bridal party. Our guests raved about the venue and the food was absolutely amazing. I can't wait to have another event there just to have the chance to work with these great people. HIGHLY recommend!

e at the club, I couldn't have asked for a better reception. The food was also incredible. They really did a splendid job and I would recommend this place to everyone.

at ease with putting our event in their hands. Peter made sure that everything was absolutely perfect throughout the planning experience and on the day of the event him and his staff took care of every single little detail - I didn't have to worry at all!! The service they provide is beyond 5 stars - our guest haven't stopped raving about the service, food, venue, etc. Many have told us it's the best wedding they have ever attended. If I did it all over again, I wouldn't hesitate for a second to select BCC and will certainly use them to host other events in the future! Thank you to Peter and the entire BCC team for making my wedding the most amazing and memorable event!

n, but they somehow exceeded our already high expectations – which we didn’t think was possible. Peter was absolutely amazing from the moment we met him until our wedding day. He made the process very simple and stress-free. He truly cares about making your wedding day perfect. Every time my husband and I met with Peter, we loved him more and more. Maury was our maître d the day of the wedding and he also did an excellent job. My brother-in-law created a photomontage to be played at our reception. When he couldn’t get the projector to cooperate, Maury was right there to help him and they were able to get everything running smoothly. We also had Bea as our bridal assistant, and she made sure my husband and our families/bridal party ate throughout the reception and got us anything we needed throughout the night. Peter, Maury, Bea and the entire staff at Brooklake really take great pride in the receptions they run and they went above and beyond to ensure our wedding day was special. To be able to truthfully say that there was not one thing that went wrong, not one tiny hiccup, during our reception really speaks volumes to the type of service at Brooklake. BCC is a beautiful venue for your wedding. The grounds are meticulous, the food is delicious, and the service is incomparable. We are still getting compliments about how wonderful our wedding day was! We couldn’t have imagined a more perfect venue!

because we did not get the food we were promised in the Groom room and the bridal attendant was a bit stuffy. Overall though I cant recommend Brooklake enough. It is a truly fantastic venue for your wedding. My guests cannot stop raving about everything, especially the picturesque setting and my photos came out great!

top notch! Throughout the entire process Peter, the Director of Catering, was fantastic. He walked us through everything from start to finish, took care of everything we asked for and even things we hadn't even thought of, down to the smallest details. His staff was great and everyone did a superb job. If I had to do it all over again I wouldn't change a thing - Brooklake was our dream wedding!!

e is also a groom's suite which my husband and his groomsmen used after our ceremony. Brooklake has a wonderful patio and gazebo overlooking the golf course and pond. Our guests really enjoyed sitting outside for the cocktail hour. The cocktail hour was amazing and one of the reasons why we chose Brooklake. There was plenty of space for our 200 guests and the display of food was elaborate and delicious. There is a piano in the cocktail hour space which we had our band use for the cocktail hour music. The reception space and dance floor is very nice and well kept. Bea is the wedding day point person and was great. She was always checking in on us and my parents to see if we needed anything, i.e.: drinks. And she ensured that we actually ate at our reception which we are thankful for. Overall, we highly recommend Brooklake Country Club. The service, food and decor is excellent!

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tremely helpful and gave us extras in order to make our wedding more beautiful. I cannot put into words how wonderful it was working with Peter!! Our wedding was the weekend after Hurricane Sandy and there was a short period of time where we did not know if we would be able to have our wedding at Brooklake due to the fact that there was no power and they did not know if they could get the gas for the generators. We are so lucky that they got the gas (the power actually came back on after our ceremony). I can't tell you how many guests told us that our wedding was one of the nicest or the nicest wedding they had ever been to. Everyone loved the food and you would never have known there was a hurricane that had hit just a week before our wedding. Maury was our Major D and he ran the wedding smoothly and was helpful. Many guests commented on how great and attentive the waiters and waitresses were and this is due to how well Maury ran things that day. Bee was my bridal attendant and she was amazing. My bridesmaids still talk about her and how great she was. She made sure that people left us alone and allowed us to eat. She got us anything and everything we could need and helped make our day perfect. I would not hesitate to recommend having any event at Brooklake and if you are lucky enough to work with Peter and Bee you will not regret it!!!

so accommodating and professional. The rooms looked fantastic with the new uplighting and the food was amazing. All of our guests said it was the best wedding they had ever been to. The only disappointment was the weather, but Peter said when and if it cleared up, they would take care of the outside so our guests could enjoy the beauty of the grounds. Unfortunately, the weather did not cooperate, but we were able to get some beautiful wedding pictures outside. Thank you Peter and the Brooklake staff for making this day so special for our family.

visited a few before finding the Brooklake and when we visited with Peter, we just knew right away that this was the perfect place for our reception! Peter was so welcoming, professional and friendly~we knew that he (along with everyone else) would meet our every expectation and they did not disappoint! Besides everything being pure perfection, we got married the week of Hurricane Sandy, and while at the Brooklake you wouldn't even know there was a hurricane 3 days prior. THANK god they had a generator is all I have to say!! I heard so many sad stories of brides who had to cancel their weddings b/c their venue did not have power or a generator due to this horrible storm. Well, the Brooklake has an impressive generator b/c nobody even knew it was running on generators until they asked. My guests and ourselves were AMAZED, saying how when driving to the BCC they noticed many homes on the street had no power but when they pulled into the BCC every single twinkling light was on..it was so beautiful!! Now, almost 2 months after my wedding, everyone is still raving at how delicious the food was and what an impressive job they did with everything, given the power situation!! Bee, the bridal assistant, is so sweet and was by our sides all night, getting us drinks/food and whatever we needed! If we could do it all over again, we would pick the BCC in a heartbeat!! Highly recommended!! Thank You to the Brooklake for an unforgettable wedding!! ~Kaitlin & Sean

come back here in a second. Definitely a top choice!

ersonal experience with Brooklake was amazing (Peter you're a doll). They listen to your vision and work within your budget. Everyone I was in contact with was responsive and articulate. They literally think of everything and strive to make your experience stress free. Our bridal attendant, Bea, was the best! She was on top of her game and made sure my husband I and got the most out of our experience. I only wish she could accompany me on daily life endeavors!!! I could not be happier with Brooklake Country Club!!

lan the reception was the best experience I could have imagined. Carol and Peter are fantastic people! Their enthusiasm for your wedding might rival yours! The day of the wedding I couldn't imagine more perfect service. My husband and I still talk about. Our bridal attendant was there for us the entire day, getting us anything we needed. If we were talking to guests, she would find us and bring us a fresh drink. It was amazing! This place is perfect for your wedding! Great customer service, enthusiastic employees and a great view! We will be talking about our wedding for years to come!

ndant, was phenomenal - we got a chance to sit down and eat!!! Peter, Maurice, the whole team - they do a beautiful job. The prices were reasonable, our guests were happy - we would recommend Brooklake to anyone!

ople. The food was incredible (my family has very high standards for food and has probably been to weddings at every venue in northern NJ). The pricing was competitive. The service the day of our event was unbelievable - and not just to the bride and groom - my guests were coming up to me all night telling me how great the service and food were. The venue is pretty - windows down the length of the dining room, view of golf course and lake, access to large outdoor patio area just outside the dining room. Does *not* have that horrible catering hall vibe that so many venues unfortunately have. Top shelf alcohol at the bar. Wine and champagne bar was complimentary for guests who filtered in before the cocktail hour started. What can I say - I would do it again in a heartbeat.

tail hour so my guests didnt have to sit in the dinning room with no music. The staff never acted like they were frustrated being there during the storm either. I really can't say enough great things about this place. The food was amazing too! Even all of the gluten free food for the celiac bride!

sured we and the bridal party were everywhere we needed to be at the right times. The Maitre'd was present throughout the entire event in the dining room to make sure everything was perfect with the service. All of the staff made our event perfect! Our guests could not stop raving about how beautiful the room is (it is lined with windows and overlooks the lake) and how amazing the food was! I would absolutely recommend them!

during cocktail hour so we couldn't go outside, but you could still see the wonderful view of the golf course. Our guests had a great time at Brooklake. Food was worth every penny! I had my steak entree packed (bc I was so full after cocktail hour).. ate it a few days later & it was still super tasty. Brooklake was the best choice for our wedding.

ing married there. We booked and worked with Stanley who is awesome. He is matter of fact, a straight shooter, but won't steer you wrong. They are beyond accommodating - and they are such a fabulous team. We also worked closely with Peter, who is a doll, Carol who is amazing and dealt with my daily phone calls for the month leading up to the wedding, and Bea, the bridal attendant who my husband and I absolutely LOVED. I was nervous about having someone following me around all night, but she truly was a lifesaver, not just for us but for our parents as well. She was the perfect accompaniment to the evening, she made sure our drinks were full (but that we didn't drink too much!), that we had at least a few bites of food, and that everything was running smoothly. I don't know what we would have done without her. Everyone raved about the amazing food at the BLCC, especially the raw bar which we had at our cocktail hour. Stanley set up a bar in the main room for us which was great, and they served us lunch, coffee and drinks in the bridal suite all day while the girls got ready. They are overall incredible people to work with, the place is absolutely beautiful, and I am so glad I followed my gut instinct and got married there.

cular views of tress, hills, and ponds. We were married in December and still braved pictures outside because the landscape was so magnificent. The staff at the Brooklake just doesn't get any better. From day one my family and I were treated with respect and kindness, two qualities you don't always find in wedding vendors. The serving staff actually wore white gloves on the night of the wedding and we had our own personal server, Bea, who took the best care of us! During the cocktail hour, Bea gave us our very own room to eat in while she brought us plate after plate of food that was being served during the cocktail hour. How many brides and grooms actually get to try the food at their own wedding? She was like an angel telling us that we needed some alone time before the night really got into full swing. God Bless her! Our wedding was the best day of our lives because of the Brooklake Country Club!

ed throughout each step of the planning up to the day of. He accommodated every request we had with a smile.