Gala Event & Food Artistry at Temple Beth Torah

nd the staff couldn’t have been more attentive. Gayle and Russ made sure everything stayed on schedule and proved their ability to adapt in the moment to create the best possible party. Our guests continue to rave about the flow of the evening and the food due to Gayle and Russ’ meticulous attention to detail. Throughout the planning process they were incredibly responsive and made sure we had nothing to worry about. Mrs. T was fabulous she not only took care of my needs but my family and bridal party. I would highly recommend having your event at Temple Beth Torah!

dly, and the attention to detail is superb. We highly recommend Temple Beth Torah and Gala Events for your special event. You will not be disappointed!

t us know how delicious the food was and how gorgeous the wedding was. Gayle is absolutely exceptional and was a huge help throughout the wedding planning process. She was always available, and I would often call her with questions she was more than happy to answer. With her meticulous planning, the wedding day went so smoothly. Russ was super helpful and hands on and made sure our needs were taken care of. Miss T was a lifesaver and enhanced our day with her positive energy and uplifting spirit! Everyone dreams of their wedding day, and my day beyond exceeded anything I could’ve dreamed of thanks to the Gala team!!!

ur wedding was perfect and our guests noticed! The venue is beautiful, the food was incredible, and the team is fabulous. Ms T. (the bridal attendant) is amazing! Each component exceeded our expectations. We were in love with Gala Events would HIGHLY recommend them!

new that this is where we wanted to have our wedding. The gorgeous decor blew us away. We said “how is this a temple?!” We knew this was the perfect place for us to get married. Right from the start, Gayle was so patient and worked with us to ensure our night was going to be special. Gayle was always a text or phone call away to answer any questions or concerns I had leading up to the wedding. Gayle and Russ accommodated us and was able to please my husband and me, along with 4 parents who were very involved in the wedding process. This was not an easy task, but she did it and completely exceeded all our expectations the night of the wedding! The food was impeccable, delicious and a true work of art. Our guests could not stop raving over the amazing food and the creative presentation all night! The cocktail hour is truly one of a kind; there is nothing like a GALA cocktail hour!!! Mrs. T, the bridal attendant was by my side the entire night!! She fed me, made sure I was hydrated, reapplied my lipstick all night and just took care of my like I was a true princess! The attention she gave me all night was unbelievable and I am so grateful for her!! I knew I was going to have a party crowd and the only way to keep the party going was to have a dessert parade! I am so glad that we decided to do it! The guests were able to enjoy dessert while still dancing the night away! My husband and I happened to be on stage dancing while the dessert parade was happening and we missed it! I asked Russ to if he could make us a small desert parade platter with a sparkler and he came running right over with it! Russ helped us recreate our own dessert parade and it was so appreciated and a special moment I will always remember! The Gala team is truly amazing at what they do and if I had to do it all over again, we would pick them in a heartbeat!! Our wedding night was pure perfection and it’s all thanks to Temple Beth Torah, Gayle, Russ, Mrs. T, and the entire Gala team!! Thank you for the most special night of our lives!!!

ment that we walked into TBT we knew we wanted to get married there. The cocktail hour room and ballroom are gorgeous and well equipped for large parties. From the white dance floor, to the the gorgeous chandeliers, to the cocktail hour room bar and everything in between, the rooms are nothing short of amazing. Gayle and Russ are the best duo in the wedding planning world. They helped my husband and I throughout the entire wedding process and they were always there for us to answer any and all questions that we had. Thanks to them, our wedding ran so smoothly. We are forever grateful to them for their care, commitment, and dedication to making our wedding a dream come true. Miss T is god’s gift to the bridal attendant world. She made sure that everyone was okay throughout the entire day and night and did so with the largest smile. TBT went above and beyond and exceeded all of our expectations. Our dream wedding because a reality thanks to the attentive staff, beautiful rooms, and delicious food!

sert parade! And a special shout out to Ms. T!! She lives up to the praise in the other reviews. She is a ray of sunshine and happiness.

the ballroom amazed our guests. A very special place to have a wedding.

rite). All our guests will not stop talking about our wedding. The whole staff was amazing and made the day go smoothly. They go above and beyond. Thanks again!

wer last minute questions leading up to the wedding. On the day of, they ensured that everything ran smoothly and efficiently and I didn't have to worry about a thing! The food was absolutely incredible - the guests were raving about it! Ms T., the bridal attendant, is truly special and she made my day run even more flawlessly with her constant care for not only me, but to my bridal party and my family! Her friendly and bubbly personality made me feel so comfortable and calm! We had a large wedding (315 people) and the venue was a perfect size in addition to it being beautiful! Thank you for making our wedding the most special day of our lives!

tation of the food was unbelievable! TBT offers an abundance of stations to choose from during cocktail hour and pass arounds! After all of the food, then came the dessert parade! No one can stop talking about it! Endless amounts of dessert being passed around that tasted incredible! And I cannot forget about the doughnuts that were being made fresh at the end of the night for our guests to take home with the hot chocolate! It was also so amazing! The space is gorgeous and modern and was spacious enough for us and our guest list of almost 300! Ms. T, the family attendant could not have been more amazing! My brother-in-law ripped his tuxedo pants in the middle of the party and she sewed them back up for him to be able to wear, any stain that anyone had was taken care of and she was constantly there to give myself, the groom, and our family and friends anything we needed all day and night. Gayle and Russ had the night running so smoothly. I did not have to worry at all about a thing. I cannot thank them enough for an incredible and memorable night! I highly recommended TBT for any event!

asted delicious. The pizza with dairy free cheese was amazing and the guests were convinced it was real. The room is so beautiful, so spacious and requires little decorations. The bar did not have a line (with over 200 people) and everyone had a drink in their hand. Russ & Gayle: They are like a well oiled machine. They were there the entire night making sure everything was perfect. Russ made sure that not only we had everything we needed, but that the parents are well fed and always have a drink. They answer every email and follow through on all requests! Mrs. T: This woman deserves the world. She is absolutely amazing to everyone at the wedding. I was of course her priority, but any family member that needed anything (and I mean anything), she was more than happy to help out. She truly loves her job and always has a smile on her face. There are few words to say about her as she really is one of a kind. I didn't think I would need a bridal attendant while planning, and now I can't imagine my wedding without her! Dessert: We had the parade and everyone was amazed at how many desserts were being passed around, to the dance floor and people in their seats. I am a big dessert person and this was absolutely worth it for me! (Mrs. T even made sure I got an entire plate with all the desserts)

as spared. I also must rave about Mrs. T! She was an absolute gift. She was on top of every detail. She made me and my husband feel so relaxed and taken care of. She sewed half of my bridal partys dresses including my moms. Everyone raved about her. I truly felt like I knew her forever that is what a special person she is. She truly enhances the day. Thank you again!

how we asked, the cocktail room (recently renovated) was spectacular and most importantly, the food was incredible. Gayle, Russ and their team at Gala Events know how to help plan a wedding and will work hand in hand with you to make sure everything is how you want it to be. Every detail of our wedding was handled professionally and exquisitely from the moment we walked in until the conclusion of our weekend. The bridal attendant, Tamara (Mrs. T) was super helpful, attentive and always prepared in case anything happens to go wrong (nothing did!). Russ is ALWAYS available and at the top of his game when it comes to any questions you might have, responding in a timely fashion. They also took care of all the finer details that the bride and groom may overlook during the planning process and really put in great effort to make sure no stone goes unturned. You would be hard-pressed to find a better place out there that makes the planning, communication and the most important night of your life any smoother and stress-free than Gala Events at Temple Beth Torah. We wish we could do it all over again!

as seamless. The venue itself is beautiful and my guests couldn’t believe that when in the newly renovated Cocktail hour room or ballroom that they were still in a temple. Everyone loved the food too! Days later we keep hearing from guests about what an amazing night they had! Thank you to the whole team!

made our day so special. We were lucky enough to work with Russ.. He made the entire process so easy and was very accommodating. He was always there whenever I had a question, no matter how big or small it was, he always got back to me right away or as quickly as he could. He was very professional and made us feel relaxed and took all of our worries away. The staff worked really hard to make sure everything was perfect! They truly focused on every single detail to make the wedding so awesome . Our bridal attendant Miss T, was incredible She helped us and the entire bridal party and made us all feel so at ease.. She was phenomenal! Everything was beyond our expectations! The food was exceptional. The Cocktail hour is unlike any you will experience. The presentation of the food is a work of art. Everything was beautiful and delicious. The place itself is newly renovated..gorgeous and immaculate. All I can say is that our daughter's wedding was classy, elegant and the entire night ran so smoothly, , I didn't have to worry about a thing. Thank you so much for one of the best nights in our lives! Would highly recommend this venue to anyone.

were amazing. Everything was perfect. Five starts to this wonderful venue.

our number one priority was ensuring that the food was amazing. Gayle was extremely flexible and catered to all our needs through the entire process. It was a pleasure working with her and the entire Gala Event team, especially our bridal attendant, we LOVED HER!

nue is. Gayle and Russ were a complete dream to work with every step of the way. They are beyond accommodating and attentive and I cannot recommend them enough. I also must mention the absolutely amazing Mrs. T, the Bridal Attendant. She is such a wonderful person and took care of all of our needs from the entire evening from start to finish. I cannot say enough about this venue . Choosing Temple Beth Torah/ Gala Event was by far the best decision I made.

We hope to attend a wedding or event at Temple Beth Torah with Gala Event & Food Artistry so we can actually take the time to eat all the food and just sit back and watch the magic happen.

My wedding was last night (11/05/16) and as I walked out I said to Russ, "I can't wait to write your review." The whole entire day (and year up until then) was in a word, perfection. When my family and I first walked in to TBT, and saw the decor and beautiful sanctuary, I was extremely interested. When Gayle came out to meet us and give us a tour, I fell in love. Everything she told me was exactly what I had been looking for and could not find on Long Island. The food she described was styled and similar to the trendy food I love to eat in NYC. It was really crazy how everything Gayle said was everything I loved. Needless to say, we booked it the following weekend. Leading up to the wedding, they were BY FAR the easiest vendor with whom we worked. Gayle and/or Russ answered any questions I had within minutes via text/email/phone call and it didn't hurt that Gayle and I oddly have the same taste in EVERYTHING. Yesterday was magical thanks to Russ and Gayle. Everything was seamless and flawless. Many guests commented that our ceremony was the nicest they had ever been to. Rabbi Wiesenberg was amazing and funny and made our ceremony so personal. Cantor Applebaum enhanced the ceremony with a beautiful voice. The food was amazing. Just amazing. Our guests at the cocktail hour kept stopping us to tell us how delicious everything was (fan favorites: Kobe hotdogs, sliders, brick oven pizza, zucchini noodle bolognese, and lamb chops, duh). The cocktail hour room is HUGE and felt spacious, yet warm and intimate. The ballroom is SUPER modern with a huge white dance floor. The service was incredible and I heard from multiple tables how attentive the servers were and that they kept the drinks flowing the whole night (shout out to Tamara - I love you!). Best part about my evening (besides, like, the wedding itself) was Harriet, my best friend/bridal attendant. She was SO helpful and organized and knew everything I needed before I needed it. Unreal. Gayle, you know how I feel about you. Russ, you are awesome as well and both of you made last night BEYOND WORDS amazing and our families and I cannot thank you enough for the BEST NIGHT EVER.

the entire planning process. Gayle and Russ were especially wonderful. We had 300 guests and each of them left there more than satisfied with our vendors, raving about the food. If I was able to do it all over again I would do it the exact same way, working with Gala Events.

e and on top of everything. Every space, from the sanctuary to the cocktail hour to the ballroom, was spectacular and so unique. Our guests couldn't stop talking about how amazing the food was, how big and beautiful the dance floor was, and how seamlessly the whole evening went. Gayle and Russ are the most wonderful people to work with, and they made our wedding so incredibly special. Thank you for everything! Jess and Matt