The Barn at Old Bethpage Village Restoration

st beautiful bridal suite and onsite kitchen! We booked the venue before the kitchen and bridal suite were even a part of it because its absolutely gorgeous. Now with these additions, I couldn't imagine why anyone would want another venue. Although stunning on its own, the staff are really made The Barn that much better. Emily was with us every step of the way in planning and always answered any of the million questions we had. She worked with us on every single detail and made our dreams come true. We would have been lost without her. Then we have Carl, the absolute best maitre d' on the face of this planet! He was right by mine, my husbands, and my entire family's side all day. Honestly, I don't know how he did it. He was right there when I needed him always. I met Carl when I was in my friends wedding as her maitre d' and he made such an impression on us then. He did not disappoint us on our big day! One thing I want to point out that really stuck out was how they handled a situation that made me love them that much more. I have a LARGE family and we are all superbly close. I have a cousin who is 6 months older than I and we grew up like siblings. He has autism and can struggle in settings like a large, loud wedding. With that, cocktail hour was not his forte. He had a hard time and came to my husband and I while we were running around before the reception started. I barely had to speak to Emily and Carl before they were helping us. They were so supportive and understanding. They went so far as to get him some orange juice in the bridal suite which made his night. When I went to check on my cousin at one point in the night, he said "I'm okay, Carl is my guy". That is attention and service that just cannot be matched. I cannot thank them enough for all they did to make my wedding the best wedding some of our family and friends had ever been to, but truly cannot thank them enough for all they did for my family and I. I love The Barn!

h the day of. She is professional, knowledgeable, and attentive. Emily was easy to reach when we had questions or issues and was always helpful. Carl and Natalie worked with us primarily on the day of the event and were also professional, attentive, and helpful throughout. The only issues I had were that the bathrooms were not fully renovated, bridal suite did not feel air conditioned, & kitchen has not been completed yet. Overall it was a wonderful event; the barn looked beautiful especially in the evening with the lighting.

e day-off, Carl & Natalie were always there. Making sure us and our families were calm, that we had food & drinks, that we were comfortable and happy. They could not have done more. Every detail was perfect and incredible and we were stress free thanks to the staff here.

ly, Carl and Estee was such a pleasure. They were all so professional, attentive and kind and did everything they could to make sure the day went smoothly. For months leading up to our wedding, Emily was always checking in with us and reminding us about upcoming appointments and things we needed to do. On our wedding day, Carl and Estee consistently checked in with us and asked if we needed anything, which we really appreciated. Everyone really went above and beyond to make our day special and run seamlessly. The food was excellent from cocktail hour to dinner to dessert and our guests came up to us all night long saying how much they enjoyed the food, the party and the venue itself. We cannot thank the team at Lessings enough for all of their hard work and for making our dream wedding a reality!

ration and presentation. We couldn't ask for anything more, we really got to enjoy our special occasion with family and friends.

ly I did not have one stressful moment all evening. Emily, Natalie and Barbara made sure everything went according to plan. Natalie, our bridal attendant, was absolutely phenomenal and she made sure I had my signature drink in my hand all night and was so helpful with helping me get information to any of my vendors night of and doing some last minute changes. I would absolutely recommend this venue, you will NOT regret it one bit. If I could do it all over again I most certainly would only bc I had the best absolute night of my life. A huge thank you to everyone at the barn who helped make my day special!

d was impeccable and delicious. It was truly my dream come true! We are over the moon!

. All the dinner entrees were delicious and the staff was very attentive and professional. Our thanks to Emily Virgil for her guidance throughout the planning of this day, and special thanks to Carl, our Maitre’D, who made sure the entire day ran smoothly from beginning to end. He truly is a treasure. I would recommend The Barn to anyone looking to have a truly unique event.

Virgil. She is so sweet, responsive and easy to work with. She really helped make my dream a reality! The Maitre D' and Bridal Attendant made sure we were well taken care of before and during the reception. The icing on the cake was when the entire staff helped load up our decorations in my brother's car at the end of the night. My family and I didn't need to lift a finger. If you're looking for a unique venue serving rustic elegance, look no further than the Barn at Old Bethpage!

from the outdoor ceremony as the sun started to set, to the tented cocktail hour out on the field, to the reception inside the beautiful barn itself. We were a little nervous that there is no on-site kitchen, but we’re thrilled to report that the food catered by Lessings from their field kitchen was EXCELLENT. For dinner, we shared the filet mignon with mashed potatoes and the porcini-crusted chicken with Tuscan risotto - they were both absolutely delicious. Our guests also raved about dinner, as well as the food during cocktail hour. We especially loved that we were able to have a huge selection of foods during cocktail hour, including Italian, Asian, Mexican, and American cuisine, as well as a raw bar. From the start, Emily, the sales manager for The Barn, was such a pleasure to work with. Not only was she kind and informative, she was extremely patient with all of our questions leading up to our big day. She was there the day through cocktail hour to ensure everything was running smoothly, and we can’t thank her enough for everything she did. My bridal attendant, Shannon, was an absolute angel. She was always within reach in case I needed anything at all, which I often did, and she was so happy to help. She also kept checking in to see if I needed to step away for a breather and offered reassuring words when I was feeling nervous. I didn’t realize how much I would appreciate all her help until the day arrived and I’m so lucky to have had such a wonderful attendant! Carl (assisted by Barbara) was our Maitre’d and he was also wonderful. He made sure everything ran smoothly, starting from the day before when we dropped several decorations and items that were used throughout the day. We never had to worry about a thing because he had everything organized and ready to go. He was constantly making sure we had everything we needed and made sure we took time to eat. By the end of the night, it was as if he was just another one of our friends! We couldn’t have asked for a more perfect day and we’re so thankful for Lessings & The Barn.

eyond to make sure we had everything we needed!! The food was outstanding and we received so many compliments from our guests. I would highly recommend this venue to anyone looking for a unique and beautiful space.

ng May 2021. Every detail was perfect, I couldn't be more thankful for the support the Barn provided through out the wedding planning process. The venue manager/event coordinator EMILY was SO helpful, kind, patient, and responsive through out an already stressful time PLUS it was the height of the everchanging covid restrictions. Thank god for her! She answered all of my MANY questions and handled every detail to make it as perfect and smooth as possible. The food was also sooo good, and the grounds were gorgeous! I know everyone says this but it really was a perfect day and I could not have asked for a better venue to say I Do. The entire staff the day of was also fantastic. I'm not a huge reviewer but I absolutely had to give them all the support I could, BOOK THEM!

she was always helpful and kind. Emily always went the extra mile to make sure all of our expectations would be met. As the day drew near and my nerves grew, she was quietly reassuring. On the day of the wedding everything was just perfect! The entire staff was above and beyond in their services. The maitre d, Barbara was awesome! She and her staff made sure every detail was perfect. The bridal attendant spent every moment making sure my daughter had everything she and her husband needed during the entire evening. The barn was so spacious that at no time did we feel crowded at all. The food was delicious and plentiful. We had so many compliments on the wedding! Perfection from beginning to end. I would recommend this venue to anyone looking for a beautiful space with so much to offer.

ll the way. On the wadding day the entire staff was great especially Natalie and Carl. Even Emily stayed the whole night overseeing everything. The cocktail hour and dinner were excellent and Emily was able to provide us with a special request for the bar. This location for a wedding was exactly what my daughter and son-in-law were looking for. It is so unique and the property is tremendous. I highly recommend the Barn! Ask for Emily V - Natalie and Carl - the best!

hich I can honestly attribute to working with Emily Virgil, the sales manager. I truly cannot say enough good things about her. Emily was my point person for everything for eleven months. She was extremely professional, kind, overly accommodating and always steered me in the right direction. I was anxious for much of the planning and reached out to Emily frequently. She always responded promptly with a positive attitude and had an answer to all my questions. Emily coordinated with all my vendors effortlessly and knew all my wedding details like the back of her hand. Working with her I truly felt comfortable and reassuring. The barn is full of raw beauty while at the same time is a perfect blank slate to create any vision. The food was great in regards to quality and taste. The options of fun, creative add ons and cocktail hour stations really wowed my guests. I had a south of the border station, mac and cheese station, shipwreck seafood station, Chinese food station. I had added Ralph's ices station to dessert as well as a white castle take away station for guests go grab on their way out. Everyone loved it! This venue is absolutely amazing. My only negative feedback is that it is confusing for guests to find the barn the day of the party. My only recommendation is that they do more to make it easier for guest to find. I also feel it is important to mention that Lessings covid policy is the best out there in regards to the pandemic. Knowing that I would be fully refunded if I needed to cancel or could switch the date without being penalized was extremely reassuring during these unprecedented times. This was my initial reason for looking up Lessings venues to begin with prior to falling in love with the barn. The company itself as well as the wonderful staff really make you feel taken care of and did right by their brides, which is why I felt so strongly about leaving this review. Thank you to Emily Virgil and Lessings for making my day so special!

the added space and airiness was perfect given the circumstances. We were able to drop off our personal items the day before and Emily, Barbara and other crew members were there to help us with that while also giving us free range of what we had in mind to decorate. The food and drinks were great as commented on by many guests. Emily, my bridal attendant was very sweet and helpful. We planned our wedding in 9 months during a pandemic and Emily helped make it as smooth as possible. Would recommend our venue over and over!

ls, was so patient with us, and truly went above and beyond to make it the best day possible. They provided the medical professionals to test our guests, made sure everyone was safe and welcome, and worked really hard to make sure we felt special. The food was absolutely delicious and everyone loved it! Highly recommend doing a "take away" station instead of a party favor at the end. We did White Castle which was part of our package and everyone loved it! HIGHLY recommend!!

in charge, regarding the venue packages and availability. I responded right away inquiring when I could see it. I did not receive a response for a couple days, and because my fiancé and I have very limited times when we’re both available to see the venue, we had to lock down a time soon. That being said, if we liked it we probably would have booked it on the spot. I followed up with a phone call and was told again that this gentleman was not available. The next day I received an email from him that I could only see it at 11am on the day if my choice. I replied eagerly that 11am works and rearranged my weekend to make that happen. I never received confirmation from him, but assumed we were good to go. Come that morning, I actually was very ill and despite my extreme disappointment, I had my fiancé call on my behalf to cancel. When he got connected with them, they told him we were not in the appointment book anyway. That was bothersome to me, but since I wasn’t feeling well, I spent the evening researching other venues. We ended up visiting a different one that I fell in love with and booked on spot. It blows my mind to think that not only did they potentially lose 100K from myself and the previous reviewer, but that a business centered around hospitality and service, would fall so short in this category. I guess they assume they will always be busy, but should watch out for the developing negative reputation.

le dates and menus. I responded on 9/9 about coming by for a tour, and initially he responded right away. He emailed me back that day and said he could schedule me for a tour on either October 4th @ 12:30, or October 5th at 12, 1, or 1:30. I responded back less than 20 minutes later stating that October 5th would be great at any of the available times... sadly that was the last I heard from Adam. He NEVER bothered to email or call with a confirmation of any kind. On September 16th I tried to email in order to confirm our tour of the venue for 10/5, but again NEVER received a response of any kind. Finally, after calling several phone numbers I was able to get in touch with someone from the Dover Group on September 30th at around 9:15 in the morning (their number is not easy to find). The woman I spoke to said I would "need to talk to Adam, but he doesn't come in till 12." I explained my situation to her and left her my phone number, to which she claimed she would let Adam know and he would get back to me later that day... again, NEVER heard back from him. Sadly, October 5th came and went without any response or confirmation for us to come by for a tour. That being said, my fiance and I now have ZERO interest in booking our wedding at The Barn nor will we ever recommend it to anyone we know.

Rosa (rentals) were so helpful and responsive from day one - I cannot thank them enough! They made the whole planning process easy and were wonderful to work with. The entire Dover staff was also wonderful on our wedding night! My only call out would be that I didn't love the DJ they worked with at the time of our wedding, I didn't think he followed what we had discussed in all our calls leading up to the wedding (and he asked for a LOT of detail - so I was surprised). That may have just been a one off issue for us though. However, Rosa was there the whole night and was helpful in speaking with him and getting him back on track when we approached her about it, which I was very appreciative of. Overall, I'd recommend the barn to any bride!

of the food having to be brought in but, Laurie who is in charge of the catering from the Dover group assured me everything would be fine and it was. The food was amazing and they cook the meat on site. We were able to walk about the village and get some amazing pictures. My guest still talk about how beautiful the wedding was and how much fun they had till this day.

e are great spots for photos!! From the beginning we worked with Rosa from Dream Events and Laurie from Dover Catering and they were such a pleasure to work with. They made sure my husband and I were happy with EVERYTHING! The food, DJ, rentals and staff were more amazing than we could have ever imagined!!!! Thank you so much for making our day perfect!

ing) and Rosa (Dream Events NY). If you can request them, definitely do! They were SO helpful, especially since I was planning my whole wedding on my own. I have only positive things to say! It was the most magical day!

o many compliments!! Honestly took our breath away! Anything we needed, it was done. She kept making sure should it be this way? Want this done? Is this good? EVERYTHING was PERFECT!! The Barn was a dream of mine and she made everything come true and more. I had the best time of my life!!!! I wish I could donit over and over again! It was a dream come true!!

r, Rosa and Laurie were incredible . They were incredibly attentive and made sure my husband and I had the best night of our lives.