Pearl S. Buck Estate

g you could hope for and more. I had always dreamed of a garden party wedding where the natural beauty of the setting could shine on its own, and the estate delivered just that. I got married at the Pearl. S. Buck Estate on July 11, 2025, and it was truly the best day of my life. From the very first tour to the pack up at the end of the night, Rachel Bova was an absolute dream to work with. She is incredibly organized, responsive, and attentive—always one step ahead with answers to every question throughout the planning process. On the wedding day itself, Rachel ensured every detail was perfect: the timeline ran seamlessly, our vision was executed just as we imagined, our guests felt cared for, and she kept me and my husband fully present and stress-free. Because of her, I was able to completely relax and live in the moment, something I had hoped for but didn’t know was truly possible. The food was another highlight. From the signature cocktails and delicious hors d’oeuvres to beautifully plated entrees and desserts, everything exceeded expectations. Jamie Hollander’s catering team went above and beyond—not only was the food fantastic, but the servers were warm, attentive, and genuinely fun! Several of our guests even made a point to tell us afterward how wonderful the staff was. The estate itself is nothing short of stunning. The gardens and grounds are immaculately maintained in every season, and each time I visited during the planning process, I was struck by its beauty—even on rainy days. On our wedding day, the lush flowers and greenery were on full display, and with endless picturesque spots around the property, we have the most gorgeous variety of photos to remember it by. There is truly not a single negative thing I could say about this venue or team. Choosing Pearl S. Buck Estate was the best decision we made, and if you decide to celebrate your wedding here, I am confident you’ll experience the same magic we did.

der catering is amazing. The food was so good. The cocktail hour food was 10/10. We did stations for our dinner and they offered our guests so much food. The desserts were a hit. We still have people asking for a recipe for the waffles and ice cream! The staff were so friendly and nice to all of our guests. They worked so hard! Our day of coordinator was Rachel Bova. We can not say enough good things about her. She was so helpful through the whole process. She answered every question quickly and had so many great ideas/thoughts. The day of she helped set up everything and worked so hard to make it perfect. Once everything was set up she thought of everything to help the day go smoothly. Guests thought she was a friend with how helpful, easy going, and her ability to know just what we needed. She was always a step away with everything we could think of. She reminded us to eat, gave us water when we needed it and took care of everything! We were so so grateful for Rachel she was truly the best. Our day would not have gone so smoothly and stress free without her. Can not recommend her enough!!

grounds were picture-perfect, and our guests were in awe of the venue’s elegance and ambiance. Rachel Bova was incredible and supported us every step of the way. She ensured that every detail was exactly as we envisioned. Her organization, attention to detail, and calm presence were invaluable, and she went above and beyond to ensure our day went smoothly. Rachel handled everything seamlessly, so we could simply enjoy every moment without a worry. We couldn’t have asked for a more stunning venue or a more wonderful coordinator. If you’re considering the Pearl S. Buck for your wedding, know that you’ll not only be getting a beautiful location, but also the incredible support of a dedicated team!

ond and make the day run smoothly with minimal effort from the bride and groom. We would not have changed a single thing!

in, the Pearl S. Buck is beautiful. The Jamie Hollander Catering staff were professional, welcoming, and accommodating. The food was delicious and our guests raved about the passed hors d'oeuvres, the taco bar, dinner, and desserts. We had a lot of enthusiastic, ready-to-party guests and the staff met their energy...so fun and excellent vibes. We would do it all again! 10/10

we held cocktail hour, and the tent for the reception, the grounds were stunning throughout and made for a picture perfect day. Our day went so smoothly and we know that this would not have been the case without Rachel Bova, our Event Planner. We can’t thank Rachel enough for all the time, effort and thoughtfulness she put in leading up to our event and on the day of our event. We knew we were in such good hands with Rachel from our interactions with her and were able to enjoy every second without having to worry about a thing. Rachel made everything run so smoothly and we’re so fortunate for her help! We could not recommend this venue and team more. Our guests still haven’t stopped telling us how perfect the day was and how stunning this venue was!