The Briarcliff Manor

h, she made sure every single detail was covered and made our vision truly come together, and all through the wedding was so attentive and if we needed anything she would take care of it. The night we had our wedding Perry was going around to each of our tables and made sure everyone was happy and taken care of. Jen our bridal attendant was truly amazing, she made sure I was hydrated, that we both ate and had time to ourselves privately. She was an absolute pleasure to have by my side all night. The decor that was done by Vincenza was absolutely beautiful. My flowers were gorgeous as well and she made our vision come true. The venue itself is maintained so nicely, and was a dream come true to have gotten married here. Our guests couldn’t get over how delicious the food was, the amount of food that was out during cocktail hour, and for dinner it was amazing! The Briarcliff team made us feel like family the day we went and leading up to the wedding. We are so so so happy with the decision we made getting married here.

memorable for us and our guests. The Briarcliff staff are absolutely amazing, and made planning so much easier. Special shoutout to Kelsey and Stephanie - who responded to every one of my emails, made sure all my questions were answered, and gave me full confidence that everything was taken care of.  Our wedding day was better than I could have imagined, and I'm still in awe of how perfect everything was. Everyone on staff is experienced in the industry, and it certainly shows because I've never felt more taken care of. Two weeks later, our guests are still raving about the venue, service and food. Our wedding date was in early August - so we were able to take advantage of the "indoor/outdoor" aspect of the reception - which our guests LOVED. The side yard and fire pits were open for the entire reception, giving guests a quiet place to mingle when they needed a break from the dance floor. My one concern when planning was the size of the venue, since it is smaller than a typical banquet hall venue. Despite how it looks, there is plenty of room!! We had about 115 guests, which still allowed us to have plenty of room on the dance floor and tables did not feel crammed. Our original plan was to have around 130, which I still believe would have had plenty of room as well. Bonus for this venue: they also recommended some of the best vendors, who took part in making our day so special. If you're looking for a unique venue that does it all - look no further! Thank you Briarcliff for the best day ever!!!!

. Every detail—big and small—was handled with such care, and it gave us so much peace of mind knowing we were in good hands. The venue itself was absolutely stunning, but what stood out the most was the level of service. The staff went above and beyond to make sure everything ran smoothly and that our guests felt welcome and comfortable. We are so thankful for their kindness, organization, and dedication. Our wedding was everything we hoped it would be, and that wouldn’t have been possible without two special and sweet ladies, Kelsey and Stephanie. Lastly, we also want to thank Vincenza for the beautiful decoration and flower arrangements. Highly recommend to any couple looking for a beautiful space with people who genuinely care.

y on track, and coordinate our wedding! The wedding day itself went so smoothly and they thought of all the little details that can be easily missed by people planning their own wedding. Stephanie even cleaned off a huge patch of dirt from my wedding dress, and it looked like it never got stained! One note for future couples, some guests might forget the address and just put Briarcliff Manor in their navigator, which doesn't bring them to the right place. Would recommend emphasizing the actual venue address wherever you can.

g was seamless. The staff was attentive, kind, and genuinely cared about making our vision come to life. We couldn’t have asked for a more beautiful setting or better people to help us celebrate. Thank you for making our wedding day unforgettable!

afterwards to say that this was the best food and service at a wedding they've been to. Kelsey and Stephanie were super helpful throughout the planning process, and Bella and the day-of team took care of everything so we could really be in the moment and enjoy the celebration. They made us feel so special and we truly can't recommend them enough!

their full un-divided attention. So many of my guests asked me how I found this place. Because of its beauty, the food was outstanding, it overlooked the Hudson Rive with amazing views and our ceremony was outside which was also amazing. Their assistance was top of the line. I would recommend this place to anyone having a wedding or just want an amazing party.

eam and was executed the exact way we envisioned it. Kelsey and Stephanie were amazing throughout the whole planning process helping us stay on track and answering any questions we had. The day of our wedding our team was spectacular: everyone was kind, friendly, and just all around excellent. The food was delicious! Our family and friends have given us nothing but the best reviews for the venue! We definitely recommend The Briarcliff Manor to anyone searching for the perfect venue!

d we knew it was the right fit for us. They were so accommodating and kind, understood everything we wanted, and were able to keep things running smoothly. The staff was phenomenal, the food was delicious, and the getting ready suites were spacious and secure upstairs! It was perfect for our kiddos who needed to get away from it all at some points! Though there are always little hiccups here and there (we didn't get any of our food leftovers, so we actually missed out on most of our wedding dinner, and the suite I was in had a door that got stuck and we were all trapped in the room for a while which was stressful), everyone still had an excellent time and we wouldn't change a thing! We especially appreciated how responsive they were, how they were able to accommodate our specific needs when it came to guest numbers, budget, and indoor/outdoor preferences, and how much care they put into making our day a success!

Emily, Stephanie, Alex and the rest of the team, made us feel truly special. And a special shout out to chef Peter for the AMAZING food- guests are still raving! What really stood out, though, was how much the team made us feel like family. They went above and beyond to ensure everything ran smoothly, and their warmth and personal touches made our day even more memorable. We are so grateful for such an amazing experience and would highly recommend this venue to any couple looking for a spectacular place to celebrate their love!

andled personally. The day of staff was personable, and professional.

owners Perry and Vincenza were so amazing to work with and the decor Vincenza did for us was better than I ever could’ve imagined. I’d choose to get married at Briarcliff over and over again

elegant, classy, and fun! The sunset view of the Hudson during ceremony was breathtaking. 10/10 recommend getting married at this beautiful venue!

redibly beautiful and the staff goes truly above and beyond for their couples and their guests to make them all feel attended to and valued. Communication was straightforward and thorough throughout our planning and everything came together in such a beautiful way at Briarcliff. If you are looking for an elegant, romantic wedding with tons of fun into the night Briarcliff is the way to go. The food and drinks were spectacular and if anyone left the night hungry it would be a miracle with all the diverse and delicious options! Thank you Briarcliff for the best night of our lives!

the Briarcliff Manor team were amazing! From planning to execution, they were super attentive, responsive and most important of all understanding of the style of event we were trying to put on for our guests. The Manor is beautiful and the food top notch - not to mention plentiful (they feed us from the moment we got there until the second we left). I can't possibly thank the Briarcliff Manor team enough for executing the perfect day for us and our guests!

ood,” and they’ve got us there. It does take pressure off knowing that all your food is in-house. That included a tasting, signature cocktail and bar, cocktail hour apps, desserts, and some flexibility in terms of what items went where, and when dinner started. The view was fantastic. The venue itself is also great looking and recently underwent some upgrades (the ballroom opened up in the back by large windows, and a refinished floor). On the day of our wedding, everything went just about as perfectly as we could have imagined. We particularly thank Erica and Stephanie for their attention to detail for us and our guests, and that they made us feel like we were truly in the middle of one of our most meaningful days, as well as an excellent group of staff including servers, bartenders, kitchen staff, and everyone else that made things happen on the day of. So, you might ask, what could have possibly been a negative? Up to and including the day before the wedding you could have asked me, do you think this’ll go well, or do you think this’ll be a disaster? And my guess would have been 50/50. The reason for this is due to large gaps in and lack of communication with venue management prior to our wedding. We booked far in advance, and figured communication would improve starting the year of our wedding, more so about 6 months out. Additionally, we signed up for day-of wedding coordination via the venue as an additional service, which included “bi-weekly calls 3 months out from your wedding date.” Things did not seem to improve. We regularly had to follow up, CC general emails, follow up again. When we got to day-of coordination meetings, not only did we start late, but they felt rushed. Our coordinator experienced personal family obligations during 2023, of which we are of course sorry for and understanding around. And, it is notable that issues were occurring regularly across our entire planning process, not just at that time. Typically, the responses we received were acknowledging that it has been very busy with weddings. But this is the venue’s bread and butter, no? And, we did manage to always get timely reminders, both automated and personal, about when next payments were due. I had to sub out calls for “20 questions” style lists of both broad and specific topics, multiple times, within weeks of our date to get info on how vital details of our day would go, including menu and timeline. The fact that we designed and supplied our own decor added to the stress, despite the fact that setup was included in our day-of coordination cost (we ended up opting to set decor up ourselves the day of; we did not trust the setup would be completed properly). The lack of effective communication and planning left us feeling anxious and frustrated directly leading up to our wedding. We felt with booking with lots of time to spare and adding day-of coordination that we would be relieved leading up to our wedding, not feeling intense dread. Every other vendor we worked with was great, and as responsive as you would want. Looking at reviews, I have seen that others have shared similar experiences. It sounds from other reviews, other times things do go smoothly. I’m happy for those couples. Maybe you’ll get lucky. Or, maybe not.

and her amazing assistants were right there, and we had no idea! Everything went so smoothly, and it was everything we wanted and more. We are still reveling from the experience, and how everyone was engaged and involved the entire night. Wedding planning with Emily was such an amazing, invaluable experience. Her expertise, connections, patience, and drive to make sure everything was in place and exactly the way we wanted was above and beyond our expectations. Leading up to the wedding, she made a process that should’ve been very stressful, a positive and fun experience. On the day of and the day of the rehearsal, her presence brought such calmness and we were able to trust her with all the details of the day and just enjoy and live in the moment. I basically felt zero stress that day, which is crazy considering I have a tendency to stress for everything!! Our guests were greeted, and treated so well the whole night. Such a beautiful venue with a kind and knowledgeable staff. Thank you so much to everyone, and you should definitely get married here!!!

anywhere else. The leadership and management is top notch - food is fantastic and overall experience was high quality. I'd recommend The Briarcliff Manor to anyone I care about

every issue that possibly arose that day, taking all that pressure off of my husband and I. The ceremony was moved indoors due to weather and it was still absolutely beautiful and the entire day was more than we could have asked for. If you're looking for a beautiful venue with a team of people who are genuinely there to help make your day as memorable and beautiful as possible than look no further than The Briarcliff Manor. Even two months later, guests are still raving about food, the beauty of the venue and how smooth the day ran. We are so happy that we chose The Briarcliff Manor and their amazing team!

confident that nothing was missed and I’d walk into my ceremony/reception space looking exactly how I wanted. If you’re looking for a venue with character, great food, and kind people, this is it.

knew it was the place for us. It has character, charm and elegance. It is definitely stands out from most wedding venues. The grounds and river view are gorgeous for pictures. The cocktail hour and the food was delicious. The guests expressed how beautiful the place was and how much they enjoyed the food. The team they have is amazing. We could not have done it without Perry, Emily and Vincenza. I also want to give a huge shoutout to STEPHANIE, the bridal attendant. She was always one step ahead anticipating every need. She was so well prepared that she blew me away. Everyone walked away saying that it did not feel like this wedding ceremony and reception was planned in just two months. For that, we can thank The Briarcliff Manor!

. Throughout the entire event, there were plenty of staff members on hand to ensure everything ran smoothly and according to schedule. At some moments, we felt slightly rushed, but their efficiency was certainly undeniable. The food was delicious, and guests were particularly impressed with the cocktail hour offerings. It’s worth keeping in mind that while the reception tables can seat up to twelve people, they’re actually quite cramped with even eleven. Nine to ten people per table worked better and allowed everyone more space. The wedding was overall quite successful owing to the venue’s high level of organization and experience, and we deeply appreciated that the staff gave us an extra hour to fit in a few more photos, despite being tired from a long week of work. My bridal attendant Stephanie was also amazingly courteous and patient, making sure I had everything I needed and offering assistance until the very last minute. One of the servers, Jimmy, was especially attentive and very sweet—he was mentioned to me by several guests. However, collaborating with this venue was quite frustrating for me, and the stress of the entire planning process was greatly exacerbated by lack of communication on the venue’s side. I do understand this was one of their busiest seasons, and they were definitely swamped with work, so slow replies were to be expected. Still, I had to constantly reiterate questions and requests, especially the ones sent through the client portal, which were seemingly ignored or not received most of the time. Even in the days leading up to the wedding, there was virtually no communication, and we received almost no replies to emails or texts. I also didn’t feel the venue was particularly accommodating throughout the planning process, and there seemed to be many restrictions in place, although we were allowed relatively more freedom the day of. At some point between cocktail hour and reception, perhaps while the tables were being moved, the reception place cards became completely disarranged. Luckily, my friends discovered and rectified the situation, but the staff members were initially unhappy with them, claiming that the placement was correct. One staff member was seen speaking rudely to some of my guests, even losing her temper momentarily. Additionally, the venue neglected to follow through in some aspects—we paid for 81 guests and were promised during the final meeting that we would receive takeaway meals in compensation for the 6 who did not come. However, those meals were not packed for us and, being in a huge rush to leave, we didn’t remember to ask. I had assumed the coordinator would have made the appropriate arrangements to honor our agreement, but I was sadly disappointed. Similarly, the venue agreed earlier to provide a gold cake stand, but upon learning that our baker (a family friend) had brought one herself, immediately told us their own cake stand would require a rental fee. Perhaps I was just unlucky to have booked my event during such a busy time, when the venue was too overworked to take care of all the details. The wedding was still very enjoyable, and I appreciate the venue and its staff for their hard work in making my big day a success.

a big decision. We got married at The Briarcliff Manor in April and had an overall fantastic experience with the whole process. When we were shopping wedding venues a year beforehand, The Briarcliff Manor stood out from the start. It wasn’t just the beautiful manor and backdrop that blew us away, but the staff as well – Perry, Vincenza, and especially Emily King, who we hired as our day-of coordinator. They all made us feel very welcome from the start, and that continued throughout the entire planning process and with every in-person visit that we made. They were very responsive and also extremely flexible and accommodating with our requests. While they have a few different wedding packages to choose from, they were happy to continue customizing everything as we worked to finalize our guest count. We are both big foodies and can say that all the food here was incredible (our guests also raved about the food). The staff were all extremely respectful and the whole reception felt very ‘homey’ (my drink was never empty). Perry was even there the whole time to make sure everything was running smoothly. Safe to say everyone had an amazing time! As mentioned, we hired Emily as our day-of coordinator and that was easily the best decision we could have made. A day-of coordinator, at a minimum, is essential to being able to enjoy your wedding day. From several months out, Emily started coordinating periodic update meetings with us to help her get a better sense of how we imagined things and which vendors we were thinking about using. She also gave us her recommendations / experience with everything, which proved helpful as she had a good rapport with many of the vendors we ended up using. She always catered to our availability, whether our check-in calls be late at night or over the weekends as we both have busy schedules and live in NYC. As we got closer to wedding day, Emily coordinated directly with all of our vendors – sending them the schedule of events, delivery schedules, etc. She even helped deliver our wedding favors to our hotel herself. And on our wedding day, it unfortunately was raining, but Emily already had Plan B in motion from the start. She personally delivered breakfast for the bridal party, and her assistants helped coordinate the shuttle transportation for the guests. Emily also personally came to our hotel to pick up the wedding dress and anything else we needed to bring to Briarcliff Manor (she made sure everything was under her direct watch). Throughout the day, Emily and her team made sure we were both fed and relaxed. She would help sneak us away a few minutes before the next portion of events so we could enjoy a few bites and just have some time to ourselves. Without her, I’m not so certain that we would’ve found time to enjoy the hors d’oeuvres with so many guests to say hi to. But we were definitely glad we were able to find time to enjoy the food because it was all so good! Long story short, beautiful venue with caring and respectful staff. I would recommend The Briarcliff Manor to all of my family / friends and would highly encourage everyone to hire Emily as a day-of coordinator – it will make your day better and more relaxed!

ot and move everything indoors since it started to rain. During the planning process, Emily, the director of events, was extremely transparent and laid out a plan for the different weather outcomes. So when the day came, we knew exactly what to expect. Our ceremony was absolutely beautiful and intimate. Emily, Lisa, Perry, and the staff at Briarcliff did an amazing job transitioning the space from the ceremony, to cocktail hour, to the reception. Our guests let us know how seamless it all felt! My husband and I felt so taken care of on our wedding day. Emily made sure that my husband and I took time to be together and be in the moment, which I appreciate so much. She made sure we had time after the ceremony to celebrate in the bridal suite, and then time after cocktail hour to actually sit and enjoy the amazing appetizers we selected. The reception space is beautiful and the staff is so professional. We and our guests felt so taken care of! Apart from the space and staff, the food was absolutely a hit. It was so delicious and really tasted like you were eating at a 5 star restaurant. After dinner was over, we had the biggest dance party. We had 130 guests and the space felt perfect. The dance floor was electric! If you are considering The Briarcliff Manor as your wedding venue — do it! It was the most magical day and such a beautiful experience. And PLEASE hire Emily as your wedding coordinator and day of coordinator. She made our day so seamless, and we never felt stressed on our wedding day - which is almost unheard of! She is professional, accommodating, responsive, and an absolute pro! And a huge shoutout to Vincenza for safety pinning my bustle to my dress when it kept falling :) Everyone at The Briarcliff Manor is truly exceptional and we are so so grateful for each and every staff member that made our day so special.

e director of events) and her team did a fabulous job every step of the way! We immediately fell in love with the historic manor: it exuded classiness, tradition, and elegance. We were impressed with the food and beverages offerings, which exceeded those of their competitors. Emily King answered all of our questions and was very patient and helpful throughout the consultation process. The food was delicious. During our tasting (approximately 3 months before our wedding), we sampled many different options. Their bartender provided samples of two unique cocktails they could make, and was open to suggestions. This ultimately allowed us to choose a Trader Vic's original Mai Tai (think rum punch, without the dark floater) as our signature cocktail. They provided numerous options for our guests with gluten intolerances and our vegetarian/vegan friends and family. On the day of, the venue looked beautiful! We did a lot of the decor ourselves, and Emily worked with us to pre-position decorations and flowers so that we had less to do day-of. We did our own DIY florals (from Costco), which turned out beautifully. One small surprise for us was the venue's "setup fee," which surfaced after a consultation with Vincenza, their in-house design specialist. The setup fee was about $500 for DIY flowers. However, Vincenza was able to rent us linens, chargers, vases, and a cake stand, which helped reduce our burden. We had to constantly reiterate our vision to Vincenza, but luckily Emily and our MC were able to make it a reality. Our cocktail hour was outdoors, on their beautiful back lawn overlooking the Hudson River. The Briarcliff Manor put out more than enough heat lamps (like you see in outdoor restaurant seating) and built a medium-sized bonfire in the fire pit. The amount of food and beverages for the cocktail hour was exceptional: there was so much! All of our guests raved about the food and beverage options at the cocktail hour. The ballroom looked stunning. The team made our vision of a classy, elegant, yet cozy wedding come to life - no easy feat when you have 140+ guests! Table service was prompt and attentive. Our guests ordered their meals at the table, which helped eliminate the hassle of pre-ordering via guests' RSVPs. The kitchen did a phenomenal job getting everyone's meals out on time. Chris, the maitre'd, kept everything running smoothly. He and our MC perfectly timed everything so that guests could eat, dance, and drink throughout the night. We want to point out a few things for out-of-town couples. We communicated pretty effectively with Emily and The Briarcliff Manor team via email throughout our 11-month planning process. We made regular payments in-person (about every 3 months) and were generally able to schedule those payments with a consult, or a vendor fair, etc. The Briarcliff Manor graciously offered us a cash discount. They also offered a $5 per person incentive, which we applied to a special option (lamb) for our cocktail hour. We had to be very clear about our DIY plans and vision, especially because it was out of the norm for Vincenza, but everything worked out well. Emily was fantastic to work with: thank you for all your help! We loved our wedding at The Briarcliff Manor: thank you for an exceptional event!

left my husband & I completely stress-free on our big day. The wedding ceremony backdrop is STUNNING. Your guests will get to watch you at the altar surrounded by the Hudson Valley landscape. Our guests were also raving about the food. Everything from cocktail through dessert received positive reviews. We also used Vincenza for our decor and a beautiful altar arch floral backdrop. She was so professional and kind, and produced amazing work! I would highly recommend The Briarcliff Manor to anyone who is still searching for their perfect venue. You will not be disappointed!

f town! The mansion is beautiful both inside and out, with gorgeous views of the Hudson. We both fell in love with the venue when we stepped outside and saw where the ceremony would be held. It also was the only venue we viewed that had both a Bride AND Grooms suite to get ready in. The staff and food were beyond amazing. They really cared about the guests having a good time. Our guests could not stop talking about how good the food was at cocktail hour and we had not even had dinner yet! Also want to say a HUGE thank you to Emily who not only made the entire planning process smooth and seamless but she also put up with our crazy questions and concerns along the way. Thank you to the entire team at the Briarcliff, you made our day better than we could have ever imagined!

vendors. A few days before it called for rain and I was devastated. It ended up sprinkling when we were outside the church after the ceremony. My biggest concern was they would move cocktail hour inside and I was so upset. It’s such a beautiful view too. At 5:30 Perry was going to make the call to either have it inside or outside. 5:30 hit and the sun came out and it was beautiful! Thankfully we were able to have cocktail hour outside and our guests loved it and the view! The staff was wonderful and attentive. They made sure my husband and I ate and the food was outstanding! My mom had trouble bustling my dress but Rebecca was able to do for me which helped tremendously. Both bridal attendants were absolutely wonderful. The room was beautiful too. I asked if they could set up a memorial table for my father who has passed and it was so touching to see it. We also went with the open air photo booth that Vincenza set up and it was so cute! The only thing was the neon sign we had put on the greenery was a little high and got cut off in the printed pictures. I also thought the photo booth would be on the other side of the venue. It was kind of hidden and a lot of guests didn’t even know it was there. We added on cappuccino and zeppoles but again it was where the photo booth was and not everyone saw it. The zeppoles were never put out either so that was a little bit of a bummer since we paid for it. Other than those two small issues, it was perfect. Everyone loved the food and the venue because it’s so different and unique. Thank you to everyone at Briarcliff who made our day so special :) Carla and Valentino DePalma

OD! The food was absolutely delicious, including both cocktail hour and dinner. The waitstaff and attendants were incredibly friendly and helpful. Perry, Vincenza, Emily, Stephanie, Ava, and team were fantastic. We hired Emily as our 3 Month and Day-Of Coordinator, and she helped us stay organized and feel assured with all details and choices we had to make. We knew they were very busy with a packed (and backlogged) wedding season, so there were times that we were nervous they didn't have complete bandwidth for us. But, as we suspected all through the process, everything came together beautifully in the end, and the day of was seamless and stress-free. Emily, Stephanie, Ava and staff did a great job keeping us focused on what mattered while they handled all the details. Worthwhile to know that bridal parties cannot get fully ready at the manor, but we had a very smooth experience getting ready at the hotel (Sonesta), and then shuttling to the manor early (we paid for two extra hours of time) for photos and final prep. The Briarcliff Manor is easy to get to from the city and of course from Westchester, with plenty of parking. It was the perfect "Hudson Valley wedding" nearby the city. Highly recommended!

us being so close to the Hudson River and romantic with the fine touches of a restored manor house. We wanted a black tie, mansion vibe and thats exactly what Briarcliff Manor gave us. Throughout the planning process the venue was responsive and welcomed us with open arms right away . We went with their full-day buy-out package which was perfect for a day of ceremony rehearsal (all our bridal party came in from out of town) and time pre-ceremony for first look and bridal party + family portraits so we had them out of the way to enjoy our evening. The food is chef's kiss!! We decided to do our own decor due to vision differences with their in house person and they were very accommodating with our items. The staff even set it up and packed it up. In addition, we hired their coordinator, Emily, to help us coordinate our day from start to finish. Emily and her staff were attentive, paid attention to detail and most importantly made sure my husband and I always had something to eat or drink. Highly recommend Emily's full day coordination service! I truly do not have many complaints. However, it is important that couples know that they have outdoor amplification rules and their license limits the number of band members you may have. Additionally, I am a very type A, clear and responsive person so due to Briarcliff's busy wedding schedule some things seemed a bit disorganized and at times left like our wedding was on the back burner. Don't let this discourage you as everything fell into place and was exactly what we wanted! I highly recommend this stunning venue!

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e best. Perry, Vincenza, Emily, Kelsey, and Ava helped us every step of the way with all the planning details, were available for questions at all times, provided us with gorgeous in-house decor and delicious food, and coordinated day-of to make sure everything was as smooth and enjoyable as possible. The waitstaff and attendants were all very kind and attentive as well. They all made sure that my husband and I were enjoying everything just as much as our guests were. Our wedding day was amazing and we couldn't be more grateful!

VERYTHING in her power to make our day run smoothly and perfectly. We worked on the seating chart together for a long time and she was so patient with us. Perry was great too and just a pleasure to talk to. The food was out of this world and the service was great too. Last but certainly not least, Ava my bridal attendant was just the sweetest person, ran to get me deodorant halfway through the day and made sure both me and my husband ate and drank water. Love her! Overall 12/10 experience!