About this vendor
Celebrate your wedding at Gala Event & Food Artistry, located at Temple Beth Torah in Melville, in the heart of Long Island.
Gala offers couples an elegant setting designed for the complete Jewish wedding experience—from your ceremony and chuppah to cocktail hour, dinner and dancing, all in one location.
Our newly renovated sanctuary provides a beautiful setting for your ceremony, while our contemporary ballroom can be transformed to reflect your individual style and vision. A separate cocktail space allows your wedding to flow naturally from one part of the celebration to the next.
For three generations, our family has built its reputation around exceptional food and personalized hospitality. Our culinary team creates customized kosher menus ranging from elegant passed hors d’oeuvres and elaborate cocktail stations to beautifully presented dinner and dessert experiences. Glatt Kosher options are also available.
At Gala, we believe a wedding shouldn’t feel like just another event on the calendar. Our team works closely with each couple, their families and their vendors throughout the planning process to create a celebration that feels personal, seamless and uniquely theirs.
Whether you’re planning an intimate celebration or a larger traditional Jewish wedding, Gala brings together the venue, cuisine, service and attention to detail needed to create an unforgettable day.
Schedule a private tour and come experience Gala for yourself.
Amenities + details
Ceremony Area
Dressing Room
Handicap Accessible
Indoor Event Space
Liability Insurance
Outdoor Event Space
Reception Area
Wireless Internet
Covered Outdoors Space
On-Site Accommodations
Business Attributes
- Veteran-owned Business
- Woman-owned Business
Ceremony Types
- Religious Ceremony
Settings
- Ballroom
- Religious Setting
- Temple
Venue Service Offerings
- Food & Catering
- Planning
Awards and Affiliations
5-Time 'Best of Weddings'
2025.2024.2023.+2 more.
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I went to a wedding last Sunday 10/22/2025 and had the most amazing time! Gorgeous hall and even better food. The best part about the whole night, however, had to be the service pr...
ovided by Miss T! If you ever get the chance to have her work alongside you, your expectations will be blown away. Not only is she always at your side when you might need her, she is an absolute ray of sunshine. She lights up the whole room and makes everyone smile along the way. Great atmosphere and food but even better service.
100% the best caterer! We used Gala at our outside Glatt-Kosher caterer for our wedding at The Lannin in East Meadow in September 2025 and it was an impeccable performance from s...
tart to finish - our guests are all asking us who our caterer was because the food was AMAZING and so elegantly presented. We have so many friends and family telling us that it was the best Tisch food, Shmorg/cocktail hour food and that they have never loved a main course at a wedding more. Gala lives up to their amazing reputation - there's a reason they have been in the catering business for decades, they know exactly what they're doing - you're in great hands with the Gala team.
From the very beginning, when we started planning our wedding - Gayle and Russ consistently delivered white glove service, from handholding us through every detailed question about food or working with vendors or wedding flow, recommending dishes and wedding flow changes based on their expertise, to immediate responses to our calls/texts/email and amazing communication and a clear vision of how our wedding will look, the team was amazing. Gala gave us such an impressive taste testing, there was no questioning their talent and how good their chefs are - easy decision! Gayle literally had a slide show of every option we could choose from and anything we didn't see, Gayle and Team were able to accomplish with zero hesitation, truly anything we wanted they were able to do.
Their cocktail hour stations were so creative, all the guests remember the: Lower East Side grilled pastrami x deli x Dr. Brown soda station, the phenomenal Sushi station with sushi presented by spelling out our initials! and all the pass-arounds people were raving about - sliders, tuna tacos, beef satay, the list goes on.
The team was so easy to work with, they acted as our wedding consultants - making sure we were always comfortable and aligned with the plans and working with all of our other vendors to ensure a seamless wedding flow. Every vendor we had (florist, band, venue, etc.) all knew Gala by their amazing reputation - trustworthy and the best caterer around.
This review wont serve justice for how grateful we are to the Gala team for making our dream wedding come true with their unmatched services and of course best tasting food.
- food quality & freshness:10/10
-presentation & creativity:10/10
-professionalism & coordination:10/10
-communication & customer service:10/10
-reputation: 10/10
My husband and I got married on December 7th at Temple Beth Torah and it was the most magical day of our lives! From the first time we toured TBT and met with Gayle and Russ, we kn...
ew that this was where we wanted to get married. As soon as I saw the cocktail room, I was SOLD!! Whatever we needed or wanted they were on top of it and more. They are very knowledgeable in this business and they made the entire process so easy and stress free! Our wedding was almost a month ago, and everyone is still raving about how amazing the food was and how elegant the ballroom is. Our families put our trust into Gala Events and they went above and beyond with everything. We cannot thank them enough for making all of our dreams come true.
Last but not least, one of the main reasons the day and night was so seamless is because of Ms. T. I really wish I could’ve taken her home with me! She was there for me the whole entire night. She was making sure I was hydrated, eating, and always made sure I had lip gloss on!!
I highly, highly recommended Gala Events!!!
My husband & I got married here just last week - and we & all our friends & family are still talking about how amazing the wedding was. You may have heard from others how great th...
e cocktail hour is, but you have to experience it yourself to truly know how fantastic it is. And not just the cocktail hour, the entire event & leading up to it was nothing short of seamless, elegant & magical. Gayle & Russ treated our wedding planning & day of as if it was their own wedding. Every detail meticulously planned & reviewed again to ensure it was exactly as we'd want it. The days, weeks & event months leading up to, and the day/night of went off without a hitch - Russ was by our side throughout the night running everything so smooth. A major shoutout needs to go to Ms. T - I don't think anyone could get married without her. You can feel the love & support from her miles away - and she really ensured that we looked our absolute best - applying lipstick whenever needed, we were well fed & drank, and we were comfortable. You can tell how much Ms. T, Russ & Gayle love what they do - as it truly showed in making our wedding the most magical night. We are forever grateful our wedding was at Temple Beth Torah - and look forward to celebrating many more simchas there.
My husband and I had our wedding at Temple Beth Torah in June (2024) and it was breathtaking. Russ and Gayle are an A+ team. They were able to make everything we asked for a realit...
y, from Persian and Israeli cuisines, to a Viennese dessert table, and an amazing choice dinner. They were there every step of the way with professionalism and amazing coordination. Also, I cannot emphasize enough how amazing Ms. T is; she truly is a power women. I felt like our wedding was the wedding of the year because of them (our guests have said this to us over and over now too!). This review does not emphasize enough the gratitude we have for them as they really brought all our dreams to reality.
What an amazing night! Russ and his team were so accommodating, responsive and knowledgeable how to make the night perfect.
My guests could not stop talking about the food. Ever...
ything was amazing! Cocktail hour had tons of options and over 6 food stations: Italian, Chinese, Deli, Persian, Mexican…and even a brick oven pizza. Those who still had room were able to enjoy a fab dinner of steak, chicken and veggies. The venue is also filled with bars so you're guests never have to wait for a drink.
The best part was the reception. The dance floor is MASSIVE and can probably fit 100 - 150 with no problem. The floor lights up and the ceiling has a beautiful centerpiece making it feel like you're in another world. Sound and light system was everything we needed to dance the night away.
Overall the staff is great, food amazing and venue is perfect for those of who want to dance all night!
We had our dream June wedding with Gala Event. Russ, Gayle, and Ms. T were phenomenal and made the day run smoothly. Their presentation of food and the dessert parade was exception...
al, and the ball room was gorgeous.
Gala event and food artistry at temple Beth Torah was an outstanding and fantastic affair. Our wedding was handled as it was Gail and Russ family. The planning was great with them ...
very easy to work with. The food was amazing from appetizers to main course every detail was looked at and over seen. The liquor was tops and great the service from valet to waiters to bar tenders all great friendly and all worked hard
We would very highly recommend Beth Torah for your wedding if I want the best with great people
Gala did an amazing job for our wedding! Our wedding was perfect! Gayle, Russ, Bob, Miss T, and the entire team were so friendly and helpful throughout the entire process. From the...
day we looked at the venue until the end of our wedding, everyone was there to make sure all our questions were answered and we had everything we wanted. We wanted a delicious vegetarian wedding, and the team delivered. They made a great menu for both cocktail hour and reception, and delivered food all our guests loved! The venue is absolutely stunning!
Russ, Gayle, Miss T and the Gala Event team are absolutely incredible! Russ ensured everything went smoothly throughout, with small special touches throughout (e.g., waiting for us...
at the end of the aisle in the Sanctuary with champagne/Prosecco after we were married). The venue/synagogue is beautiful with built in stations in the cocktail room and to top it all off, the food was amazing! Miss T is also incredible!!! She does not stop moving and making sure the bride is at ease and where she needs to be. My bustle broke at one point and there came Miss T with her sewing kit to fix it all up. Wonderful place and good people!
We had our wedding 11/4/23 at Temple Beth Torah. Gayle and Russ were extremely wonderful to work with. They were detail
oriented and didn’t miss a beat. Any questions I had they we...
re able to answer.
The cocktail hour was unreal, with various stations to choose from! Dinner was also delicious, our guests only had great things to say! We also did the dessert parade with was awesome and SO good.
The temple is gorgeous and the ballroom and cocktail room are modern and beautiful. Our wedding night went so smooth, and Ms. T the bridal attendant is AMAZING as well! She made sure I ate, helped with my dress, helped my family, whatever was needed! I highly recommend having your wedding here. This was a dream for me and I had the experience of a life time !
We got married on Saturday, October 28th, but Gayle and Russ were personally there throughout the entire process. They were patient in answering any questions we had, were extremel...
y accessible, and prompt in their responses. They made sure that the day of events went smoothly, by not only coordinating with our vendors, but also dealing with all of our family dynamics. After all is said and done, we feel like we want to adopt Gayle and will miss the planning process with her.
We cannot rate the food highly enough. From presentation to quality and quantity, Gala goes above and beyond. A Kosher affair was one of the reasons we chose this venue, but the food is so good, if they didn't tell you, you wouldn't even be able to tell the difference. Gala puts a fresh take on their dishes and leaves you wanting to come back for more. Truly there is no shortage of food...it was as if you had gone to your jewish mother's house and all they want to do is feed you! Additionally, the dessert parade was one of our favorite touches, as it allowed us to continue to party the night away without stopping the flow.
The venue is unique because you get the traditional temple and then you are able to wow your guests with a modern and stunning cocktail hour and ballroom space.
This was the first place that my husband and I looked at and we instantly fell in love with not only the stunning temple and venue, but also the down to earth owners. Gayle and Rus...
s described how our wedding day would go and we were able to vision it so perfectly. They were such a pleasure to work with during the entire process. They wanted our day to be as perfect and magical as we did. Now that our wedding happened, I can say that they certainly did not disappoint! They gave us all of their attention, provided suggestions when we needed them, made sure that everything was perfect and to our liking. They also treated us like family and that our special occasion was theirs as well. We couldn't have been happier getting married here! Our guests are nonstop raving about the delicious food and how beautiful the place was. Major shoutout to the bridal attendant Ms T!! She is incredible and brings such a great energy into your day! I truly can't say enough positive things about Gala and my experience with them! Can't wait to attend events there as a guest and hopefully can be back as a host for other Jewish milestones in the future. Thank you again Gala for making our wedding day incredible!
We had the absolute best wedding at Temple Beth Torah!! Cannot thank Gayle and Russ enough for helping to make our wedding dreams come true. The space itself is beautiful, and real...
ly came together so amazingly. The number one thing we were told from guests was how amazing the food was!! The planning part was seamless and made very easy. Truly such an incredible experience there. Thank you for everything!!!
After our wedding on June 25, 2023 at Temple Beth Torah in Melville, our guests were RAVING about how delicious the food was, and how beautiful the sanctuary and reception room wer...
e! One guest said "whoever thought of combining mashed potatoes and brisket in a martini glass is my hero." Gayle and Russ were so patient throughout the whole process in answering our (many) questions, and went out of their way to help us create the wedding of our dreams! They were super-accommodating, especially for our guests' various dietary/allergy needs! The venue is stunningly beautiful, and had spaces that were perfect for all of our needs. And, even if everything wouldn't have been as wonderful, it still would've been worth it because of the bridal attendant, Ms. T! Ms. T is worth much more than her weight in gold, and worked throughout the entire day to make sure we and our families and bridal party were taken care of (even feeding me fruit during a pause between photographs!) She was so attentive, friendly, kind, and upbeat, and also knew exactly what to do (even when we couldn't think of it ourselves) to fix any problem that arose (including helping to adjust a bridesmaid's dress, and helping to quickly remove glass when I accidentally knocked over a vase on the floor)! Ms. T truly went above and beyond and made sure we drank water and ate as much as possible during our very busy wedding day, and even picked out black-and-white cookies to include in the bridal suite for our alone time because she heard they were our favorite! We would definitely recommend Temple Beth Torah-Melville and Gala Catering for anyone looking to host an amazing event!
Our wedding at Temple Beth Torah was amazing. The food and presentation were outstanding and the venue itself is beautiful. Each room is unique, especially the cocktail room. From ...
our pictures, it looks like we had our venue at a country club, night club, and temple all in one. Ms. T was amazing- we cannot say enough good things. She helped our family and guests with anything and everything we needed. Thank you to Russ, Gayle, and the Gala team for a fabulous event!
We just got married at Temple Beth Torah. We had a wonderful wedding, everything went to plan and we couldn’t be happier! Gayle and Russ worked with us every step of the way, meeti...
ng multiple times and accommodating us with several unique requests we had. They were always available to answer questions we had, and they took and helped set up our wedding items in advance so we didn’t have to worry about a lot of things on the day of the wedding. When it came to the day of the wedding, the venue and staff were phenomenal. Everyone raved about the food and service, the staff were attentive and the food just kept coming. Our bridal attendant, Miss T, was especially amazing. Miss T ran around all day, fixing everyone’s dresses (including the bride, mother of the bride and mother of the groom), locating lost items, and helped make us laugh during nervous moments. She brought us food in the bridal suite and made sure we ate at dinner, and ran around the dance floor handing us water and drinks so we could keep partying! She even snuck in to help us cut the cake, and at the end of the night helped us pack up everything and get the bride out of her wedding dress. We had an amazing incredible wedding, and it was all thanks to the efforts of Russ, Gayle, Miss T, and Gala Weddings.
Our son got married at Temple Beth Torah on July 30, 2023. We can not thank Gayle and Russell enough for this absolutely stunning, beautiful, magical event they provided. They are...
extremely easy to work with. Their attention to details was beyond compare. Everything was taken care of for us. They give you 1000 percent of their time, effort and energy devoted to you and your affair. The venue is absolutely gorgeous. Their staff is attentive, helpful andprofessional. Their bridal attendant- Ms. T is an absolute angel on earth. So helpful, upbeat and can conquer any issue that may arise. The food is delicious and their dessert parade is to die for. I would strongly recommend to anyone looking for a venue for any type of affair to check out Temple Beth Torah- Gala Events. You will not be disappointed.
We got married on Saturday, June 10th at Temple Beth Torah. I had my Bat Mitzvah there when I was 13 years old and it was so meaningful being a bride there!
IT WAS THE BEST DAY ...
OF OUR LIVES! It was truly perfect and magical! Gayle and Russ were the most patient, easy-going, understanding, and amazing people to work with. They sat with us and listened to our vision and made it come to life. We will miss working with them! Ms. T was OUTSTANDING! She was there any second you needed her, whether it was for a drink, lipstick, helping with pictures, helping with my train, bustle, anything and everything! There is nothing that she couldn’t do and she is just so full of life and makes the day, so energetic, and positive. We were in the very best of hands. I couldn’t have envisioned a more amazing wedding day thanks to everyone at Temple Beth Torah! Our friends and family are still calling us to rave about the food!!! It was the best cocktail hour anyone has ever been to with sushi, tacos, lamb chops, pizza, pasta, mini grilled cheese, tuna tacos, Peter Lugers station, ice slide, it was just never ending! The dessert was incredible!!!!!!!! It was more dessert than any other wedding….the dessert parade, bakery, hot pretzels as guests left made everyone compliment and call to rave over and over!
They didn’t leave a single thing out. They made sure every single guest left full and smiling!
They helped us collect all of our items at the end of the night. They were there every step of the way to make sure it was the best night and it was.
I couldn’t have dreamed of a more perfect wedding day!
Thank you so much Gayle, Russ, Bob and all at Gala Events!!!!!
Nikki Friedman Keiser and Rob Keiser ❤️
Where do I even begin? We just got back from our 12-day honeymoon and I still can't believe how amazing our wedding was. From the day that we locked down our wedding date with Temp...
le Beth Torah, Gayle and Russ made the process SO easy. They are professionals and they know exactly what they are doing.
The engagement period can be extremely stressful and overwhelming with a lot of details. I think I emailed Russ at least 50 different times in the month of August with all different questions and I ALWAYS received an answer back from him within the hour... most of the time I even received his response minutes later. This was truly a game changer. It is very hard to find venues where the caterer responds to you so quickly.
A special shout out to Ms. T - she became my best friend the second I walked through the Temple doors that day. She is freaking awesome. If she doesn't put you in the best mood ever, then no one ever will! I was blown away with how charismatic and wonderful she was. Not to mention, she has the solution to everything. A button fell off of my bustle towards the end of the night, and just as I noticed my dress was dragging on the floor, Ms. T comes running in with her sewing kit and all her tools. Yes, she sewed my bustle up while I was dancing with my friends and yes, she fixed it within 2 minutes. She made sure I was well-fed and hydrated all night. She also carried my lipstick everywhere I went so she can reapply it to my lips every hour. She is truly an angel.
Thank you Gala Event & Food Artistry for the most amazing and memorable wedding.
From the moment we toured Gala/Temple Beth Torah with Gayle & Russ, they were welcoming, hospitable and caring. Working with Gayle & Russ was easy. They were so accommodating and a...
lways available to answer any questions. The renovated cocktail hour room as well as the ballroom are both gorgeous and are able to hold a large amount of people. Besides Gayle & Russ, the other staff were also accommodating, respectful and friendly, which is hard to come by these days. The food presentation is incredible in terms of quantity, quality and creativity. For example, the huge wall lined with various types of sushi, the chicken margarita shooters and the mini hot dogs with the mustard syringes - these were just some of the hits among our guests! There was nothing else we could’ve asked for that wasn’t already provided. Lastly, Ms. T was an absolute savior. She kept us all calm, organized and was our biggest cheerleader that day. Ms. T can do absolutely anything and will get you whatever you need before you even know you need it. We would 100% highly recommend Gala!!
Gala Event & Food is the best! The food was unbelievable the cocktail hour room is breathtaking. Gayle and Russ are first class. I can go on and on about the amazing night we had. ...
The following day we received so many calls saying it was the best wedding people have been to and the food was fantastic. A very very special shout out to Ms. T, who took amazing care of the bride and groom and family all night long. She was wonderful! I had friends coming up to me saying they have never seen such a professional and on - it bridal attendant! Thank you guys for the best day and night of our lives !!
We just got back from our Honeymoon and are still floating on cloud nine after the amazing wedding Gayle and Russ from Gala threw for us. It was absolutely stunning and perfect in ...
every way. Gayle and Russ were incredibly patient with us from the very beginning and took the time to answer all of our questions throughout the whole planning process. Temple Beth Torah was the first venue we looked at and right when we walked in, we knew it was something special - but Gayle and Russ made it all the more special. All of the reviews mention how amazing Miss T, the bridal attendant is, and they truly aren't lying. We've heard from friends about their experiences with poor bridal attendants who don't really do much - but Miss T is the complete opposite. She went above and beyond to make our day run as smoothly as possible. Her energy was so bright and having her help us take care of the little details made all the difference. She paid attention to every single thing. She sewed my nephew's pants, sewed a part of my dress, made sure my lipstick was on all night, made sure I was fed, and had a smile on my face the whole night. Gayle runs an incredibly tight ship making sure her team is prepared for anything and everything. Russ was extremely communicative and ready to take on any of my odd requests to help ensure the day ran smoothly. Gayle, Russ, and Miss T truly are a dream team. Rabbi Moskowitz, the Synagogue's Rabbi, officiated our ceremony and it was absolutely beautiful. She personalized it for the two of us and worked with us for months leading up to the wedding to get to know us individually and as a couple. We felt so comfortable with her and received so many compliments on how beautiful the ceremony was. Many of our friends and family said it was the best wedding they've ever been to and to us, it felt like a dream.
Just had my wedding yesterday. Absolutely amazing from start to finish. Mrs. T is amazing and Gayle, Russ everyone!! Everything went perfectly and we are all so so happy!!!
Highly recommend Gala and Temple Beth Torah for your wedding venue. After having to change our date 3x due to covid, I realized how important it is to work with kind and flexible p...
eople. The team here made a stressful situation alot less stressful, they were so accommodating and helpful. Gayle was great to work with — always a text or phone call away for the smallest of questions. We got so many compliments on how gorgeous the venue was and especially how delicious the food was. The cocktail hour is incredible - one that people are still talking about 2 months later! I would book this venue alone for Mrs. T - she is AMAZING. The other reviews don’t lie! She will bring you water on the dance floor, fix your dress bustle perfectly, and put a smile on yours and everyone’s faces. She made my entire day that much better!!
We had our November 2021 wedding at Temple Beth Torah and it was such a magical evening. Gayle and Russ were with us every step of the way throughout the planning process and were ...
such a pleasure to work with. They bring with them years and years of experience which was apparent in their delivery of the event. They planned for everything and the night couldn’t have been more perfect. They were always available to answer any questions we had and the day of they were so accommodating and really took all our stress away. Ms. T (bridal attendant) is a rockstar and was there to help with anything I needed. The cocktail room and ballroom are BEAUTIFUL and all the food was AMAZING. The silhouette curtain added such a dramatic touch to the ceremony and really wowed all our guests. I would definitely recommend anyone to Temple Beth Torah. With Gayle and Russ you are in excellent hands. Because of them it was my dream come true wedding.
Gayle and Russ helped put together a top notch event for our wedding last weekend. They paid attention to every detail and made sure that everything was flawless for me. It was rea...
lly all about the details for me and Russ worked with me to make sure all of my requests and designs were incorporated. Our guests marveled that they could not believe they were even at a temple- the sanctuary was stunning, cocktail hour so chic, food was off the charts, and the ballroom housed one of the best parties ever. The cocktail room was also perfect to keep the party going for our after party. So grateful to Gayle and Russ and would recommend Temple Beth Torah highly for an elegant and memorable wedding. Also a huge shout out to Ms. T- a true gem - there are no words- the best of the best- we love you!
Thank you again Gayle, Russ and Ms. T!
We had a magical night of the wedding. The Temple was ready for us when we got there for pictures at the Chupah. Food and drinks were in the bridal and groom getting ready rooms....
The Ketubah signing was well done by the Rabbi and the ceremony performed was warm and meaningful. The cocktail room is outstanding. It is modern and very roomy. The food stations were amazing and the bar had so many bartenders behind it so the guests did not have to wait knee deep for their drinks. Friends and family all remarked about how great the food was and how wonderful the service was. Glasses were filled regularly and napkins folded at all times. Remarkably the main meal came out hot and it was delicious. The bridal attendant was beyond amazing!!! There was nothing she did not do for us including getting my grandson (20 mos) grilled cheese to eat.
Their recommendation for flowers was spot on. We used Metro and they did an outstanding job. The flowers were beautiful and
the Chupah was just as we asked it to be-lucite with floating candles and beautiful white flowers with greenery on top.
The after party was back in the cocktail room-more good food,
desserts and plenty of drinks. They even let us extend it to 3 AM.
I highly recommend checking this Temple out when considering a venue. Everyone worked with us to make sure the evening was special for the bride and groom and their guests.
Gala Event at Temple Beth Torah provided my daughter with the most magical wedding. The venue is gorgeous & when the cocktail hour room is filled with the amazing food & your guest...
s it is a show stopper. The ballroom with it’s beautiful lighting makes for the elegant atmosphere we wanted. We can’t say enough about how amazing everything was. Delicious food, beautiful venue & terrific wait staff. We couldn’t be happier. Thank you Gayle & Russ & the entire team!
We could not have asked for a better wedding experience and it's all thanks to Gayle, Russ, and their amazing staff. They were extremely kind and easy to work with when we had to p...
ostpone our wedding due to the pandemic. They took care of so many details and made our planning much easier. On the day of the wedding, they made everything run smoothly and the bridal attendant, Ms. T made the night even better. We also received so many compliments on the incredible food. Can't recommend the venue and staff highly enough.
We had a wedding this weekend at Temple Beth Torah and CANNOT recommend enough. It was absolutely stunning and the staff could not do more for us. They made everything so seamless ...
and so easy and could not have been more accommodating. In the months leading up to the wedding they were always available to chat and followed through on every little detail. Love love love.15/10.
We got married at Temple Beth Torah on June 13th and our day was ABSOLUTELY amazing! Gayle and Russ and their entire staff were incredibly helpful throughout the planning process, ...
given our COVID delay and constant changes to the guidance. They were extremely communicative and eager to ensure we had everything we wanted. The day of our wedding was better than we anticipated. Our guests raved about the food and dessert parade and we received tons of comments about the beauty of the facility itself. Ms. T (bridal attendant) literally saved the day so many times-- sewing my bustle back together, making sure we had food and water, running around fixing boutonnieres and a million other things we probably didn't see! We cannot say enough good things about our experience working with the Gala team at Temple Beth Torah!
My husband and I got married here 5/30/21 and it was everything we imagined and more. After a year of COVID, we weren’t sure if we were going to stick with the venue or move it to ...
an offsite location. We are beyond thrilled we kept it at TBT, Russ and Gayle did not disappoint. From the second we arrived in the morning to the end of the night, whatever we needed Russ, Gayle and Miss T made sure we had it. 10/10 would recommend a wedding here!
My husband and I got married here on 11/30/19, Gayle and Russ did an unbelievable job. To start, the venue is extremely beautiful, modern and very well designed. The food was aweso...
me, the lines at cocktail stations/bars were kept to a minimum and 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!
Gayle, Russ and the entire staff at Temple Beth Torah are INCREDIBLE! So helpful, so attentive, and they truly made our wedding an unforgettable experience. The space is gorgeous, ...
the food is the delicious, the staff is extremely warm and friendly, 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!
My husband and I got married here on September 8, 2019, and our experience was nothing short of UNBELIEVABLE!!! The place is absolutely gorgeous, the staff is so so nice and helpfu...
l and the food was out of this world. Our guests made sure to let 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!!!
We had the MOST amazing experience with Gala Events. The entire team is incredibly warm and made planning for our wedding an absolute joy. They were helpful, available, attention-o...
riented and extremely kind. The team made sure every minute of our 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!
My husband and I got married here on 8/31/19 and it was nothing short of amazing!!! It was without a doubt the best day of our lives and it’s all thanks to Gayle, Russ and the amaz...
ing GALA team! As soon as we walked into the cocktail room, we knew 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!!!
My husband and I got married at TBT on August 17th and it was, without a doubt, the best day of our lives. Gayle, Russ, and Miss T made sure that everything ran smoothly from the m...
oment our day started to the moment that it ended.
From the moment 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!
We got married at Temple Beth Torah on 7/13/19 and it was the best day of our lives!!! Russ and Gayle were on top of every single detail. The night ran flawlessly. Our guests raves...
about the endless choices for food and especially about the dessert 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.
Temple Beth Torah Melville is an amazing venue for a wedding. Russ, Bob and Ms. T were so attentive during the whole event. A special thank you to Ms. T for all that she did for us...
that day. The food was exceptional. The cocktail hour space and the ballroom amazed our guests. A very special place to have a wedding.
Absolutely perfect! I loved working with Gail and Russ. Temple Beth Torah is absolutely beautiful and I had such a special wedding day. The food was amazing. The dessert parade was...
heavenly (the warm chocolate chip cookies were my absolute favorite). 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!
We got married on 6/30/19 at Temple Beth Torah and we can not say enough good things about Gayle, Russ, Ms. T, and the rest of the staff at Gala Event. They were so helpful through...
out the whole planning process, and were always available to answer 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!
I got married at TBT on 3/23/19 and it was the most perfect night! My family and friends could not stop raving about the venue decor, the food and the amazing service at the bars a...
nd tables. Not only did the food taste incredible but the presentation 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!
I got married here on 12/15/18 and everything was absolutely perfect. My husband and I, our families and friends cannot say enough great things about the night and the staff!
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ktail Hour: Every food item not only looked so pretty, it also tasted 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)
We just had our wedding on 12/8/18 at Temple Beth Torah and I couldn't be happier. It was everything we hoped it would be and more. All my guests raved about the food non stop! Gay...
le and Russ were on top of everything that night and no detail was 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!
Having recently attended a special event for their family I can truly say Gayle, Bob, and Russell treated ours as their own. What can I say about the Gala team other than that they...
are brilliant. Nothing was overlooked. Everything was executed flawlessly. My expectations were so far exceeded. Kevin and I want to thank you for more than just giving us the most special night of our lives but also for the way in which you helped us get there. We feel fortunate to have worked with such professionals. We feel lucky to have you as friends.
This was our second wedding made with gala!!! It was amazing from the first meeting to the last nothing was ever forgotten. You don’t need a party planner they help you plan everyt...
hing!!! It was a night to
Remember!!!!
We had our wedding at Temple Beth Torah the last weekend in July and we could not have been more thrilled and satisfied with how our entire ceremony and event was executed. The syn...
agogue was brilliantly decorated, everything perfectly organized 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!
I was married at Temple Beth Torah last week and it was absolutely flawless! The whole team from
Gayle to Russ to Ms. T took care of anything myself, my husband or my family need...
ed. They worked closely with my vendors to ensure that the day was 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!
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