The Briarcliff Manor

My husband and I got married this October and this venue was everything we wanted. The food was amazing, our guests still won’t stop talking about how good it was and the vibes are elegant, classy, and fun! The sunset view of the Hudson during ceremony was breathtaking. 10/10 recommend getting married at this beautiful venue!

My husband and I got married at Briarcliff this July, we cannot commend them enough for their incredible work and how special they made us feel on our wedding day. The manor is incredibly 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!

My husband, Sal and I hosted our wedding at the Briarcliff Manor on Sunday, May 5th and I couldn't have imagined a more perfect celebration! Perry, Vincenza, Alex and the rest of 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!

The Briarcliff Manor was a lovely location. They have amazing food and a great staff to help you with all of your needs and concerns.

Got married here fall of ’23 and have been taking our time thinking about what and how to describe our experience. I’ll start with positives. They say “it all starts with great food,” 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.

We just had our wedding last night at the Briarcliff Manor, magical is an understatement. Everything went so well, and if anything ever did go wrong, our wedding planner Emily King 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!!!

The Briarcliff Manor is run by a warm, professional staff. The venue is breathtakingly beautiful. We were married there on August 4th 2023 and I couldn't imagine having my wedding 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

The staff at The Briarcliff Manor were an incredible team to work with throughout our wedding day! Alex, Kelsey, Emily and Perry were all extremely attentive and on top of any and 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!

The wedding was beautiful and the bridal assistance was fantastic.

Emily and Stephanie in particular made every stress the day of our wedding melt away. Throughout the planning process, they were accommodating, knowledgeable, and efficient. I was 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.

The Briarcliff Manor was everything and more we dreamed of for our wedding!! ❤️

Planning a wedding takes time. Imagine trying to plan one in just two months. We were very fortunate to find The Briarcliff Manor in such a short time. As soon as I walked in, I 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!

The Briarcliff Manor is a lovely venue, well-maintained with gorgeous grounds and a beautiful interior. For 75 guests, it provided the perfect space for a cozy and intimate wedding. 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.

Note we are not writing this because we are getting paid / got a discount for our wedding. We simply had an amazing experience and want to share it given selecting a venue is such 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!

My husband & I got married at The Briarcliff Manor in April and it was absolutely magical! We were planning to have our ceremony and cocktail hour outside, but the staff had to pivot 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.

We had our wedding reception at The Briarcliff Manor in November 2022, and it was AMAZING! We highly recommend using The Briarcliff Manor as your wedding reception venue: Emily (the 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!

My husband & I got married at The Briarcliff Manor in September and were just blown away by our experience. Emily, Perry, and the staff handled all of our requests with grace, and 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!

We just got married here on October 15th, 2022 and I can’t recommend it enough! Great location, not too far from NYC. Which made a huge difference with guests traveling from out of 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!

We had our wedding last Sunday and it was absolutely perfect. I was very stressed out the week before making sure everything was going to go over smoothly and coordinating all the 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

We absolutely loved our wedding (8/28/22) at The Briarcliff Manor! The location (outdoor and indoor settings) were stunning, and our guests keep raving about the setting and the FOOD! 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!

My husband and I are still beaming from our spectacular wedding last Saturday (9/3/22) at The Briarcliff Manor. The venue is spacious which was important for us city people, gorgeous 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!

Truly amazing evening. My wife and I are so happy with our incredible wedding a few weeks ago. People can’t stop telling us how amazing of a time they had. Thank you Briarcliff team!

We couldn't have had a more incredible wedding ceremony and reception! The Briarcliff Manor is absolutely stunning, inside and out. This aside, the staff is what really makes it the 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!

Where do I begin? The venue is stunning, simple, elegant and perfect for any special event. The iron doors are so fabulous for entrances and the grounds are beautiful. Emily did EVERYTHING 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!

We couldn’t be more thrilled that we picked The Briarcliff Manor for our wedding venue. The place is gorgeous and so well kept! We were planning to have our ceremony and cocktail hour outside but unfortunately it rained. Perry, Emily, and the rest of the staff pivoted quickly and gave us a solid indoor plan, even with a party of 160 people. The reviews we’ve received from our guests have been nothing but raving. The food was incredible and the staff couldn’t have been more friendly and accommodating. Best day of our lives. Highly recommend!!

Amazing! Simply amazing. We were supposed to have a downpour of rain but were blessed with amazing weather for the cocktail hour! The team at Briarcliff moved our cocktail hour outside seamlessly. The food and service were above and beyond. The Briarcliff Manor was everything I could have hoped my dream wedding venue to be and more.

The Briarcliff Manor is perfect!! Our reception was everything we wanted and more. Working with Emily was the best and Vincenza’s decor was gorgeous. The food was amazing and the staff was so attentive. My guests couldn’t stop raving about everything! If you’re considering this venue, don’t think twice about it!

I just want to say that choosing the Briarcliff Manor was absolutely the best and most important decision that we made in our wedding planning. We just had our wedding last Saturday, Dec 18th 2021, during the omicron surge. The Briarcliff Manor was flexible with the minimum guest count considering the situation, and our lower guest count coupled with their wonderful room layout and service made our wedding cozy and legendary. We had a picky vision - we wanted our wedding to be classic and intimate yet easy going - for example, my gown was a full blown princess ball gown from Kleinfeld, but we still wanted a less formal vibe for the guests’ comfort. This was only possible because of the great combination of Perry’s family style hospitality, Emily’s steadfast coordination and Jimmy’s professional white glove table service. Every single one of our guests had a smile from ear to ear every moment. The food was worth five times the price. Especially their passed hor d'oeuvres were so delicious. Their entree quality and enormous variety of great desserts were talked about by our guests even days later. We were so concerned waking up on a rainy day for our wedding in December. But the mist outside and the beautiful staircase and lit fireplace inside were more than enough for the magic (and photographs). All the vendors that they recommended were good - particularly our MC, Joe at Big Town Productions was exceptional!! We didn’t prepare wedding favors. But Emily coordinated hundreds of individually wrapped chocolate covered strawberries for us to give out. They were perfectly presented for our guests at the exit, and everyone loved them. Overall, our wedding was beyond our dreams, more perfect than we ever imagined. Just a perfect story book wedding with the Briarcliff Manor family. No other venue could possibly have done better for us.

We wanted to take a moment to recognize the outstanding job that was done by The Briarcliff Manor for our daughter’s wedding in October. I have to say that the venue is beautiful, the food was wonderful, and everyone left the wedding having such a great time. Our floral arrangements were beautiful and done by their house Florist Vincenza. I would strongly recommend for those who are looking for a great place to have any type of occasion, that they look towards The Briarcliff Manor. The staff is so attentive, and they really take the time to make sure all your needs are met for that special day! The personal attention needed during this amazing time is absolutely given to you at The Briarcliff Manor.

Food was amazing and the staff was great!

If you want a worry-free venue that is gorgeous all year round, has friendly staff, and amazing food… then The Briarcliff Manor is where you want to have your wedding reception (they also hold ceremonies)! Perry and Emily are the most caring people, and Vincenza is a great decorator. They also recommend a great bakery… Fleetwood (best carrot cake ever!). You will feel like family here and not be disappointed. I know I wasn’t. I felt like a queen on my wedding day. They even helped me with my dress.

My wedding at The Briarcliff Manor was an absolute DREAM. We had the added bonus of planning through Covid, but the owner Perry and the venue coordinator Emily were consistent in answering all my bride woes and worries with complete reassurance that everything would go as planned-and it did!! I was a bride who also had a very specific vision and a lot of personal decor that I brought myself for the wedding day, and the staff truly went beyond in setting up everything exactly as I had planned with no hesitation. I cannot say enough wonderful things about the great people who make the magic happen at Briarcliff. All of my guests raved about the beauty of the Manor, how great the food was (which is made to order on the night of the wedding!) and that it was one of the most seamless elegant weddings they’ve been to-a credit I can give wholeheartedly to the venue. Do not hesitate to have your wedding here!!

Thank you to the Briarcliff Manor for an amazing wedding! Everyone one there was attentive, helpful and courteous. The wedding ran SO smoothly and our friends & family were raving about the whole night. The food was amazing and the venue was stunning. Special thank you to Emily, Perry, Vincenza and all the staff for all your work!

Me and my husband Kevin had our wedding here last month, and i just can not express enough how perfect and amazing it was and the team at The Briarcliff Manor was the best. We originaly had a 2020 wedding but because of covid had to postpone. and what could have been a nightmare was honestly handled so smoothly and well by Perry and Emily. They were so kind, generous, and helpful through that. Working with Perry, Emily and Venchenza at the Briarcliff manor was not like working with a company or a traditional venue... it felt like we were working with a family that was hosting our wedding in their backyard (because we were). They made us feel like we were so important to them and gave us so much just to make us happy. They will forever be in hearts and we will forever be thankful to them. P.s Vinchenza was amazing and put together our ceremony decor and arch. It was BEAUTIFUL definitely recommend

Book the briar cliff manor for a Friday evening wedding on September 3 2021. My wife and I were sold the moment we walked through the door for our venue tour. Emily did a walkthrough of the venue and showed us the property. One of the biggest draws, a bride AND groom suite, and having exclusive rights to the property the day of the event. Perry, the owner even introduced himself and got us mimosas to sip while going over every detail of how he and his team would make sure our wedding day was spectacular. We were sold and booked that same day. The lead up to, and planning for the big day was made easy thanks to Emily who was our contact person with Briarcliff. She was always available for any questions we had. Vincenza, Perry’s wife handled decor and flowers. She went above and beyond to make sure the aesthetics of the venue were top notch. The day of, the entire was was A+. We had an issue with our transportation company which was all handled by perry and Emily. Perry was even able to book us another company at 7pm the night of the event to ensure all our guests had a safe ride to the hotel at the end of the night. My wife had nothing but positive things to say about her bridal attendant who made sure she always had a drink in her hand, something to snack on and anything else she needed. The food service team made sure cocktail hour and dinner went smooth, all were great and an important part to making sure the night went smoothly. The most important part of any wedding in our minds is food, and let me tell you the food was top notch. Not one person complained about any of the food that was offered and everything my wife and I ate could’ve been served at a 5 star restaurant. I bet even Gordon Ramsey would be impressed. All in all my wife and I were so glad we booked our big day with Perry and his team at the beautiful Briarcliff manor. Also have to give a shout out the DJ swizz mixz with izasion productions who kept the dance floor packed and the Sheraton hotel in tarrytown where we blocked rooms.

My husband and I cannot think of a more perfect wedding venue than The Briarcliff Manor. The venue and grounds are absolutely beautiful, and we loved that we had the premises to ourselves (indoors and outdoors) unlike other venues that we toured. Perry, Emily, and the team were a pleasure to work with. Emily did a wonderful job coordinating everything, and the entire staff was so attentive throughout our wedding. We knew we were in good hands the entire night. All of our guests had a great night and couldn't stop raving about The Briarcliff! We highly recommend this venue!

If you want everything to go smoothly on your wedding day, then book with The Briarcliff Manor. From the initial conversation with the owner, up until we said goodnight on our wedding day, everything went so seamlessly. They handled every hiccup and bump in the road before I even caught wind of it. Truly, a bride’s dream. The entire team here treated us like they knew us personally, not like just another event in their books. Everyone here worked with us to help us create the wedding of our dreams. They handled everything proactively and with professionalism. Not to mention, the venue is GORGEOUS. Every picture comes out stunning! Our guests were truly impressed! The food was fantastic and there was plenty to go around. Their list of preferred vendors is fantastic- our wedding cake was the best cake I’ve had at any wedding. Their in-house decorator is worth every penny- she made everything absolutely stunning. The team at The Briarcliff Manor are pros at hosting beautiful events and take pride in their work. They truly went above and beyond to make our wedding day perfect!

Our day couldn’t be more perfect thanks to Perry, Emily, and the rest of the event staff. Our event ran smoothly and they took care of anything we needed help with. You always hear of the bride and groom not getting a chance to try the food but we were the opposite. We were given every option that the guests were given and everything was delicious from the appetizers to dessert. Perry, the owner, was present throughout the entire event and went out of his way to check in with every table and introduce himself. Emily, the event coordinator, set up everything beautifully and arranged everything we can possibly think of and never left a stone unturned. Molly, one of the event staff, was always present to help me get water, assist me with going up the stairs in my dress, or getting us safety pins. And Larry, our waiter, was always present to help my husband fill up his drink or get something to eat. I could go on and on about everything but it probably wouldn’t fit in this text box. If you live in the Hudson Valley and are looking for a manor house to get married in, this should be the one. -Rosalie

To the team at The Briarcliff Manor, Wedding Day: 6/17/2021 A special thank you from the new Mr. and Mrs. Rodriguez From the bottom of our hearts, we would like to thank you for an amazing ceremony and reception at your venue. Your team's attention to detail, hospitality, and professionalism for our wedding was exceptional. From the planning stages to the actual day, Emily, Vincenza, Meghan, Logan, and the catering team were wonderful. We were incredibly happy with the decorations, coordination, and service. For the reception, we want to specially thank Jimmy for the great hospitality. The guests thought his service was above and beyond, and he even gave us a suggestion for a nice photo angle with champagne glasses. That day was the most memorable day of our lives, thank you all for making it possible. With Love, Kristel and Jorge

We got married in May 2021 and had the best experience with The Briarcliff Manor. We loved working with Perry, Emily, and Vincenza. We felt like we were home from the first meeting we had at the Manor in December of 2019, and everything that followed (even through COVID) was as seamless as possible. Our actual wedding day was perfect. The staff was very attentive, personable, approachable, and always made sure that we were having a great time. We received great reviews on the food (both cocktail hour and dinner), the ceremony decor, as well as the overall beauty of the venue. We will remember our wedding day forever and a big part of why it was so special was that we chose the perfect venue for us and our guests.

I just had my daughter’s baby shower at The Briarcliff Manor and could not be happier with how everything went! Perry, Vincenza, Emily, Kelsey, and all of the staff at The Briarcliff Manor are the best to work with. They make the entire planning process - from our very first meeting to the selection of food and decor - seamless and enjoyable. They go above and beyond to ensure that your vision comes to life and that you have a unique and personalized event. Vincenza even provides custom decorations and flowers, which all turn out to be absolutely beautiful. Emily is so professional and even created an itinerary for the day, which was very helpful in keeping track of time during the event. The wait staff are truly professional and are friendly and attentive to all the needs of guests. Thank you to everyone at The Briarcliff Manor for making this special day an unforgettable and beautiful moment!

I cannot say enough wonderful things about The Briarcliff Manor. The minute I stepped out of the car; I knew that The Briarcliff Manor was the perfect venue for us. I was lucky enough to visit the venue almost exactly a year before my wedding date (9/22/2018), so it was great to see what everything would look like during that time of year. The mansion fit my vision perfectly (romantic/ classy/ modern/ chic) and the grounds were always well-kept. During every visit, Perry, Vincenza and staff were always friendly and helpful and willing to go above and beyond to give me anything and everything I wanted. Vincenza did all the décor and flowers and was able to take the ideas in my head and turn them into a magical fairytale in real life, and I could not have been more impressed with the outcome. The food was extremely important to us, and The Briarcliff Manor did not disappoint. Everything was delicious and beautifully presented and left everyone wanting more. The service is probably what makes this one of the best venues in Westchester. We were blown away by the staff's attentiveness, kindness, thoughtfulness and overall genuine willingness to make my wedding day the most special day of my life. If you want to have the time of your life with absolutely no worries in the world and still be on a happiness-high years later, you need to get married or have any event at the Briarcliff Manor.

From the minute I walked into The Braircliff Manor and met Emily & Perry I knew that this is the place we’d have our wedding reception. Not only is the venue gorgeous - front, back, inside, bridal suite, everything - the food was phenomenal. It’s one of the few venues I saw pictures of online that actually matched in person. I could really go on and on about the food/ beauty of this place forever and so did all our guests after the wedding! Bonus- no carpet and being the only bride! Loved that! But the real reason I’m giving a 5/star review is because of the team. We were supposed to get married in May and had to postpone due to Covid. Emily was a saint during the entire process and really went above and beyond to provide solutions and accommodate us while also navigating completely new territory. I can’t even begin to imagine what goes on behind the scenes and the updates they were getting and the countless other couples calling during this time but anytime I called , emailed or texted her I always felt “taken care of”. They were open and honest about what they were able to do for us and were so flexible with last minute guest list changes, table updates, etc. I honestly couldn’t have asked for a better day! Lastly, I do need also mention that we used their in-house event designer who also did an incredible job with our floral. I’m pretty sure my mom called Vincenza days before the wedding to get more florals for the church to surprise me and I feel like most florists would have said it’s not possible on such short notice!!

We highly recommend BCM for your wedding or event. Our wedding was scheduled for July 2020, and well, covid, and Emily, Perry and the team could not have been more helpful and accommodating. Luckily we were able to have an intimate ceremony in the summer and planned our reception for later on. Emily has been honest and open about all of the new rules and regulations and put me at ease. It's not easy being a covid bride, but they really made sure that I still got my dream wedding. Not to mention the food is phenomenal!! Everyone was raving about the filet mignon at our ceremony, and we look forward to our reception! The Venue is beautiful, and I think it would make for a gorgeous backdrop during any season.

The Briarcliff Manor was the absolute perfect venue for us. We knew from the moment we stepped onto the front porch that we were going to love this venue. Planning a wedding is stressful but planning a wedding during a pandemic is beyond stressful. Perry and Emily made the entire process feel relaxed and enjoyable. Emily was extremely responsive, answered all of my questions, and was very patient. Her attention to detail did not go unnoticed. The team was extremely accommodating and made all of our guests feel comfortable and safe during this difficult time. Every moment of the event was organized and timely. The wait staff was very personable and the food exceeded our expectations. Our wedding was two weeks ago and our guests are still talking about the delicious, abundance of food that was served. We will definitely be booking future family events at the Briarcliff Manor. We are very grateful for the effort that was put into our special day. It couldn’t have been more perfect.

Briarcliff Manor was awesome! Very accommodating considering COVID19. We had a beautiful ceremony filled with white pumpkins, and met all our expectations! Followed by a small and intimate cocktail hour. Emily, Perry, & Vincenza are very passionate about their mansion, and are allowing us to split our entire wedding into 2 days. We had our ceremony on 10.10.20 with cocktail hour. Anticipating our reception for 12.12.20! All the staff at the Briarcliff are very accommodating, and the food was excellent! We had a few stations and passing appetizers, and we cant wait to see what happens in December!! Thank you again to everyone at the Briarcliff Manor! xoxo Jesse & Angela V

The Briarcliff Manor is absolutely amazing! The venue is well maintained and has beautiful views of the Hudson River. Being a covid bride had it's many challenges, but working with The Briarcliff Manor team was not one of them. Perry, Emily, Kelsey and Vincenza were a pleasure to work with. They were extremely flexible and understanding when we needed to postpone our wedding from early June to late September. They walked us through all of our options and were always open and honest about what to expect. We were able to shift and re-imagine our wedding day under new circumstances without any issues. Emily and Kelsey were always friendly, responsive and helpful, even when I had a million questions. Vincenza, the in-house decorator/florist, was amazing as well. She was so easy to work with and nailed all the details we had asked for! Our bouquets, centerpieces and ceremony arch were gorgeous! The entire team and staff helped us have the perfect day. All of the food was delicious; I've had all of our guests tell us how great the food was! The staff was super attentive, friendly and extremely organized. Thank you again to the entire team at The Briarcliff Manor! If you're getting married, this is the place to go!

Our first venue cancelled three weeks from the wedding and we were fortunate to find The Briarcliff Manor had availability. Within this short window to plan the wedding, we were able to create a memorable experience. Perry, the owner was able to delicately balance the safety of all the guests with everyone's desire to have fun at our wedding celebration. All the guests raved over the food which complimented the beautiful surroundings. We highly recommend this venue!

I cannot say enough good things about the Briarcliff Manor. From the first time I walked into the venue, I knew it was the place for me. Perry and his team do an amazing job working with you, and making sure all of your personalized wants are met. From the food, to the atmosphere, to the staff, everything was perfect. Highly recommend!!! :)