Gala Event & Food Artistry at Temple Beth Torah

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!

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.

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.

, and was awesome, and a lot of it. Drinks were nice and strong. The staff was beyond helpful. Gail, Russ and Bob have an All Star team working for them, especially Ms. T, who was by my (and my girls side) all night. Really, can’t say enough about Ms. T. The vendors TBT works with were also, everything we could’ve asked for. I would recommend ordering a 50 degree and sunny day for January weddings.

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

which was Glatt kosher, and most said it was the BEST food they have ever had at a wedding. People are still talking about the food a couple weeks later! The ballroom and cocktail room are beautiful and elegant and the sanctuary made a lovely spot for pictures and the ceremony. Tamara, the bridal attendant, is the most lovely, attentive, and helpful woman. Russ said in the beginning that the one rule of the wedding was that I couldn't take Tamara home and now I totally see why!! She is wonderful!! The whole team at Gala are dedicated, enthusiastic and meticulous. I would highly recommend using Gala for your wedding!!

incredible. The presentation of the food and the food itself were excellent along with the staff serving the food. They were such great people to work with and we received a million compliments after the wedding on how great everything was. The dance floor is large and spacious and comfortable for a large party. I highly recommend this venue and amazing team!

ballroom and its huge white dance floor was what drew us in in the first place and we could not have asked for anything more. We will truly remember this day forever and appreciate the role Gala played in making it so perfect and special!

od (especially the cocktail hour) was like nothing our guests have seen or tasted before. They're big on presentation but definitely not at the expense of taste. Tamara the bridal attendant was an absolute life saver all day long. And because they only do one wedding at a time, we had the run of the venue for everything -- bridesmaids getting ready, groomsmen getting ready, pictures (the patio area provided a perfect space for outdoor pictures), etc. We knew the second we met with the Gala team that this was our venue and caterer, and we're thrilled with every detail of what they created for our wedding.

ade that vision come to life. Gala has wonderful relationships with other vendors and because of those relationships they were able to handle small details and not overwhelm us. Our ceremony was incredible, there was a silhouette screen before I walked down the aisle that was absolutely romantic! For our cocktail hour they helped us create a caviar bar and an incredible sushi bar as well. One of the best parts about having a wedding is when weeks and months pass by, people talk about it. To this day (almost 4 months later) everyone talks about how phenomenal the food was, it makes my husband and I smile every single time. Topping off our perfect evening was our after party which supplied our guests with more wonderful food and a perfect display of Baked By Melissa. Finally our evening was sealed with the most perfect pictures outside in the snow (yes it snowed on March 28) and Gala helped create the most romantic background with candles and lighting. I recommend this venue to anyone who wants their vision brought to life and their dream to come true.

en before and we can't thank Gala enough!