Skylands Manor by Frungillo Caterers

I absolutely love everything about this place! From start to finish, it was the most amazing experience EVER. For the most important day in my life, I have NO complaints. The staff could not have been more accommodating and amazing! The place is so so beautiful and magnificent. This is where you want to get married. The food is phenomenal! Just a 10 out of 10 in every aspect.

DO NOT GET MARRIED HERE. The treatment you will receive is beyond unacceptable, especially if you're a bride or groom with anxiety. They are rude, will bark at you and make you feel like you are insignificant and just another business transaction--not someone getting married once, having a special day. I could go on and on about the ridiculousness and the horrible treatment that I, myself, my family, my photographer, and my guests received. The only thing it has going for it is that it is beautiful and the food is good. But that is not what a wedding is about. TRUST me, do NOT get married here, you WILL regret it. Suffice to say, the coordinator, Linda, ruined my day. She was wildly uncommunicative beforehand (who needs to plan, right?) and was rude and unhelpful when she did. The manager of the overnight rooms laughed at my MIL when she asked a question, and was unavailable for weeks when we were trying to book. They also never seem to be working or to be available. We had multiple lapses and timelines of hearing nothing, despite multiple attempts. Then the replies would be so grammatically erroneous or mistyped that they were hard to read (what a priority I felt like receiving quick replies from an iPhone). They misplaced things the day of so guests did not even get some of our favors. They rushed me (the bride) so much that I did not even get all of the pictures I wanted, the one chance I had to do so. Linda's rudeness was noticed by all. We had the venue until 9, and they started cleaning up and closing things down as our guests were filing out... it was so embarrassing. The hotel guy made my family, including my 2-year-old nephew and mother who has lung cancer, to wait outside in the cold because "it's my job to get out of here in 15 minutes." They told certain people they could not eat because god forbid they had such a rushed timeline for whatever reason. They told one of our guests that there was no valet parking, even though there should have been, so they had to walk quite far. The day before the wedding we had an emergency and had to change the timeline, and Linda called and barked at me and told me it was alllll about her staff. I suspect that because my photographer was not one of their recommended vendors that she received the poor treatment that she did. I honestly could go on and on and I hope every person considering this place see's this. Not to mention, the rehearsal was a disaster... Linda was not even there because she never seems to work, and they acted so confused and had nothing organized. They also placed the microphone in front of myself and my groom during the ceremony so those pictures are just fantastic, we can only see our officiant. There were surprise fees, increase in prices, and never-ending contention when we tried to be reasonable with our requests to honor our contract, which we would have definitely revoked had we not put a deposit in already. You can tell this is only a business to them and that they don't really care about individual couples. I cried multiple times and had several panic attacks, all to continue to be treated poorly. You're not supposed to regret anything about your wedding. I regret booking here, staying over night, giving them money, and not getting pictures I wanted because we were constantly rushed because anything can't be a second late, which people told me they had never heard of before-rushing a bride/groom. DO NOT GET MARRIED HERE.

Me and my husband, Dan, got married 2 weeks ago at Skylands Manor. My parents also got married catered by the Frungillos, who cater Skylands manor 32 years ago, so we had an idea about them as we were looking for venues. To say that I am still dreaming about this day is an understatement. Coming from an Italian family, food was beyond important to us, and the Frungillos impressed them beyond what you can imagine. The food was amazing, and on top of that, the showcasing and presentations of food were unbelievable. I booked Skylands for the obvious reasons: The beautiful castle, the grounds, and the stunning interior, but I quickly learned that along with that, I would get the most amazing day of my life. You do not just become the Frungillo's clients, but you build a relationship with them forever. From meeting with Matthew at the start, he could not have been more accommodating and helpful through the entire journey. As I would nag him with questions, he would always answer in seconds with the proper answers I needed. I could not be more thankful for the Frungillos and everyone at Skylands Manor for helping me make my dream day come true

Skylands Manor and Frungillo Catering brought my wedding vision to life, creating the day I had always imagined! Skylands Manor stands out as one of the most breathtaking venues, exuding class and timelessness, with picture-perfect grounds offering numerous photo options. Matthew and the rest of the Frungillo team was exceptional from the beginning to the end. On our wedding day, we didn't have to worry about a single thing; everything was seamlessly handled, allowing us to relax and savor the special moments with our closest friends and family. Ensuring our guests' comfort was a priority for us, and choosing a venue with only one wedding per day was crucial. The team not only accommodated all our requests but also demonstrated responsiveness to our numerous questions, provided valuable assistance in the planning process, and more. With 120 guests at our wedding, the rave reviews about the food and service haven't stopped. We enthusiastically recommend Skylands Manor and Frungillo Caterers to anyone dreaming of planning their perfect wedding! A heartfelt thank you to Matthew and the entire team!

This venue is absolutely beautiful! It was unlike any other venue we’ve ever seen and our guests were so impressed by it as well. We were able to have our rehearsal dinner here and then spend the night with our bridal party so we woke up there on our wedding day and started getting ready. We also spent the night at the manor after our wedding so we didn’t have to worry about leaving to have our after party somewhere else. From the area for the ceremony by the koi pond to the whole manor for our cocktail hour and the ball room for the reception, everything was so unique and gorgeous. Not only was everything picture perfect but all of the staff were accommodating and helpful during the whole process from the time we first toured the venue until the morning after the wedding they were there for whatever we needed. Everyone was very professional and helped our guests with whatever we needed during our rehearsal dinner and on our wedding day. The food was also delicious! It was the best tasting food I’ve every had from any wedding I have ever attended. I would highly recommend this venue to anyone looking for a venue that can help provide them with more than just the area to hold your wedding!

My husband and I got married on 11/04 at Skylands Manor and we are still in awe of how incredible everything was! From the staff, to the food, to the timeline...everything was just perfection and exactly how we imagined our wedding day. Skylands Manor is truly a hidden gem! It is a big beautiful castle that you have all to yourself with a quaint and homey feeling. It's right in the botanical gardens making it perfect for absolutely stunning photos and a peaceful and romantic place to have your ceremony. We were so lucky to have a nice fall evening outside in Magnolia Lane. Our guests are still raving about the cocktail hour stations in the four different rooms. They also really loved our signature drinks and we received MANY compliments on how great the entrees and the cake were. Food was very important to us! My husband and I did not have to worry about a single thing throughout the day either. Our Maitre D, Linda was absolutely incredible from start to finish. As a control freak myself, I can confidently say that Linda and her staff can be trusted to make your day exactly how you want it. Leading up to our wedding, whenever I had questions she never hesitated to call me or text me. She's very detail oriented, attentive, and professional at all times. She even gave us some extra special things we wanted to have at our wedding and really made sure everything and everyone was taken care of. Linda also prepared plates of food for my husband and I so we could taste all the cocktail hour food before heading out to our guests. She really thinks of everything! Thank you Skylands Manor for the most unforgettable wedding day.

Beautiful wedding venue inside and out. The interior is perfect in case weather does not cooperate. Having overnight rooms at the venue was great because we didn’t have to worry about traveling, or packing up after the reception. I want to specifically praise Linda (Maitre d') and Liz (the innkeeper) for being so kind and attentive. All of our wedding items (candles, lanterns, flowers, signs, etc.) were boxed up and ready to be packed into the car the next morning! This saved us so much time and stress!! Linda also set EVERYTHING up in preparation for the wedding. We had so much DIY stuff, and she handled it all. She reassured us that she would be able to do it, and she exceeded expectations. I did not want myself or family/friends stressing on the day of, I just wanted them to focus on getting ready and Linda made that possible. She has been in the industry for a long time which truly shows with her professionalism, leadership, and expertise. I also want to acknowledge Liz, who was exceptionally attentive and accommodating to all my bridesmaids as we were getting ready and to the wedding guests who stayed overnight. Everyone raved about these two ladies. My guests also raved about the food! (Liz and Linda also made sure I always had food which was so nice as a bride lol). Highly recommend Skylands Manor as you wedding venue. Hope this helps!

My day was absolutely perfect. There isn't one thing that we would change at all. Everyone thought the venue was breath taking and are still talking about the food. The options that are available for cocktail hour are just unmatched. It took us days to be able to decide. Linda was there to help us with every food decision and made sure I could relax the morning of without having to set up a single thing. I wish I could do the day all over again.

I cannot thank Linda and the whole Frungillo team enough for helping us throw the “wedding of the century” as we were told by several guests. Not only is the venue something so unique and beautiful, Linda and her team are so experienced and made the entire process and day seamless. Highly recommend anyone looking for a venue that will truly wow your guests to take a look at Skylands, you won’t regret it!

Skylands manor is a gem, a castle set in a botanical garden, right in NJ. Our son was married in November. The ceremony was outside on a sunny patio overlooking the mountains, with hot apple cider for guests, and blankets for favors. The cocktail hour and reception were inside. The castle itself has rooms that were brought over from European castles, so it has authentic 500-year-old stained glass windows and intricate wood carvings. The cocktail hour was spread across several rooms, guests were encouraged to wander and mingle. The granite was mined in NJ, right on this property, and makes up a beautiful outside of the castle, two stone rooms inside, and a stone circular staircase - all make for stunning wedding photos! There is a bridal suite where the bride/bridesmaids get ready, and a library where the groom/groomsmen get ready. Both are architecturally stunning with intricate wood carvings throughout the rooms. The large white marble fireplace made for great family group photos. The food was excellent, and we had a completely gluten-free wedding - 4 fully stocked rooms with a taco station (mahi-mahi, beef & more), Tuscan spread (mozzarella, salads, crudites), seafood (oysters, mussels, shrimp), and carving station (skirt steak, ham). Also, waiters serving additional items. During warmer months, the ceremony can take place outside at the koi pond (a large rectangular pond with live fish), the magnolia garden (with flowering trees alongside) or indoors in a large room with 2-story-high huge stained glass windows. This is the NJ botanical garden, so the gardens are spectacular, with granite statues, fountains, and walls. An extra plus, the castle has 22 guest rooms, so our wedding party and family stayed overnight. There is a handicap room just off the grand ballroom, which was perfect for grandparents. The rooms are beautifully decorated with historic decor and carved wood. There is a large "rec room" with couches, tables, and foosball - it made for a nice "after-party". Also, a curator brought us on a tour and had us find 4 hidden safes in the castle. The next morning we had breakfast downstairs with an elegant spread of fresh muffins, bagels, and more. Everyone enjoyed the wedding, it is a stunning elegant castle with great food & service.

From the moment our daughter and son in law saw "The Castle", there was no other venue that would bring alive a dream they shared. It was the first and last venue they saw. We stayed overnight the evening before and the night of the "Big Day". Right from the beginning, Linda Pergola and her team made the two days so very special for us. They were receptive to our questions, and always nearby in case there was anything needed - all done with smiling faces. I swear - she had to be a twin because she was always there when we needed her. The night before the wedding was a great opportunity for everyone to get to know each other on both the bride and groom's side, as many stayed at Skylands. It was almost as if it was our own - especially on the night of the wedding, when no rooms would be booked but instead blocked for the wedding. As a Mom, I was expecting the day of the wedding to be stressful, but Linda and the Team were such professionals and guided us through the whole day. Upon arrival, our guests couldn't get over the beauty of the Manor - both inside and out. During the ceremony (held outdoors) the Botanical grounds were gorgeous with their just-turning fall foliage. It was beautiful and there weren't many dry eyes. On to the cocktail hour - Our guests were amazed by the quality and quantity of food - beautifully prepared and displayed in all the beautifully furnished and decorated rooms, along with the courteous staff tending bar, bringing trays of food around and serving at the different stations we chose. We got so many compliments during this hour. It was definitely one of the highlights of the evening - but there was much more to come! The reception was so well done and prepared by Linda and her staff. From the beauty of the room itself to Linda personally decorating it with Family Photographs, LED Candles, boughs of artifical flowers, wedding favors and welcome signs. She has a special touch and went way beyond what I expected. The dinners were quickly served after the bridal party made the entrance and toasts were made and blessings given. Again, the food was above expectations. After everyone danced the night away, so many of our guests told us it was one of the best weddings they had been to and thanked us for inviting them to such a beautiful event. Much Kudos to Linda and the Team at Skylands Manor and Frungillo Caterers. It was an evening that will always be remembered - not just by the family but also our guests. I personally thank them for making a dream come true for our daughter and son and a Mom that hasn't stopped crying with happiness yet.

Skylands Manor was the most perfect venue to host our wedding! My husband and I knew we wanted a unique wedding venue and not something "cookie cutter", and Skylands was exactly what we were looking for! It's been a month since our wedding and our guests are still telling us that it was the most beautiful wedding they had ever been to! What blew us away from day one was the castle - it feels like you're in a European manor. Our cocktail hour was probably the most popular part of the wedding. The cocktail hour has every food station you can think of (carving, pasta, seafood, tuscan, etc) throughout multiple rooms of the manor. We specifically asked for a mac n' cheese bar and it was DELISH! Our ceremony took place out on Magnolia Lane, but there are multiple outdoor ceremony locations you can choose from since Skylands Manor is on NJ's Botanical Gardens. The photos that you will get in the gardens are unbelievably beautiful. I compare the gardens to Florentine Gardens in Italy. Linda was our coordinator and she was great! You can tell all she wants is to make your day special, and any special requests we had (mac n' cheese bar, velvet napkins, etc) she made happen. Overall our wedding day was the best day of our lives, and Skylands was everything we had dreamed of and more for our wedding day. Frungillo Caterers makes the best food all the way from cocktail to reception. I highly recommend paying the extra money to do the food tasting! We wish we could do it all over again. Skylands is a dream come true, and you will not regret having your wedding here. :)

Can not say enough of how perfect our wedding was. Linda and team were amazing. The venue speaks for itself and the food was amazing. Thank you Frungillo team for all of your hard work!

My daughters wedding was held at The Skylands Manor on 9/17/22. Everything from the catering, to ceremony, to staff was exceptional. Linda Pergola, the catering Maitre' D, tended to our every needs. I highly recommend this venue and Frungillo Caterers for you special day.

Skylands Manor is a breathtaking venue that will leave your guests in awe. The quality of service and food provided was exceptional. Our guests raved about the cocktail hour options and promptness of service at dinner. Linda was a pleasure to work with and provided us with comfort, flexibility & care as we worked together through a Covid postponement. I am grateful for all the attention she and our bridal attendant Ashley paid to us on our wedding day! The whole team was really awesome, kind, and the entire experience is what magic is made of. Highly recommend.

As soon as you walk into Skyland Manor you are greeted by Nancy, who with enthusiasm shows you around the castle before you have even made a decision. Her professionalism, kindness, and patience was one of the first reasons we decided to pick Skyland Manor as our wedding venue. Most places treat you like cattle. Nancy made us feel like part of the family and really cared about every detail and questions we had. The venue is beautiful and one of a kind. Definitely a must pick for New Jersey!

My experience was amazing! I am a rescheduled 2020 bride and Linda has been absolutely amazing and accommodating through the whole process. I finally had my wedding last weekend and the venue and staff absolutely exceeded my expectations. Linda has been great throughout the past 2 years and made sure everything was perfect for my day! Cass was super attentive day of for my husband and I. My day could not have gone any better! My guests and family are still raving about how great the day was! Thank you Linda!!

Skylands Manor and Frungillo Catering made my wedding day exactly what I have always imagined it would be, they took my vision and made it reality! Skylands Manor is one of the most stunning venues. Classy and timeless, the grounds are perfection (SO many photo options). The Frungillo team was wonderful to work with from start to finish. We didn’t have to worry about a single thing on our wedding day, everything was handled and we were able to just relax and enjoy our special day with our dearest friends and family. We wanted our guests to feel comfortable and we wanted to make sure we picked a venue that held one wedding per day. The team accommodated all of our requests, were responsive to our hundreds of questions, helpful with decisions during the planing process and the list goes on! We had 120 guests attend our wedding and they haven’t stopped raving about the food and service provided. We would recommend Skylands Manor and Frungillo Caterers a thousand times to anyone looking to plan their dream wedding! Thank you Michelle and team!!

Skylands Manor by Frungillo Caterers gave us the most perfect wedding. We were married in June of 2021 — our ceremony was outside in the botanical gardens (magnolia lane) and absolutely perfect. Frungillo Catering organized and planned everything perfectly. Linda was fantastic along with the entire staff! Our cocktail hour was held in the mansion and outdoors and our reception was in a tent outdoors on the property. The tent was styled and set up perfectly and every aspect of our wedding day was smooth and successful thanks to Frungillos Catering!!! We cannot recommend this venue/ Frungillos Enough!!!