The Brookside Banquets

There are not enough unique words in the dictionary to describe how excellent Arthur and Christina are! Their venue, staff, food, everything made our wedding go by so flawlessly and better than we could have ever imagined. All our friends and family are still raving about how good the food was and how beautiful the venue is. I can’t recommend The Brookside Banquets enough! AMAZING!!! They went above and beyond to deliver the perfect day for my husband and me and made my family, and I feel like we had nothing to worry about. They were so communicative, answered all our questions, and worked with us to do everything we wanted. Thanks to Arthur and Christina and The Brookside Banquets staff, our wedding was perfect.

We have only positive comments about this venue. The space is beautiful and unique - definitely not your average banquet hall. The staff and owners are wonderful people who are extremely accommodating. Our wedding went off without a hitch. Our guests all commented about the beauty of the space and quality and variety of food. One of my cousins recently asked (3 months later) if we can have another event there so she could have the food from the cocktail hour. I highly recommend this venue.

We had our wedding at Brookside Banquet back in July and our guests are still talking about how amazing the food was and what a great time they had! The venue is gorgeous and the staff is so nice and accommodating! We had the best wedding!

I can’t say enough great things about Arthur and his crew. They were extremely attentive throughout the planning process. Arthur answered all of my questions and went above and beyond to make sure we were happy. Their attentiveness and communication was greatly needed especially since we were planning a wedding out of state in a pandemic. The day itself was more beautiful than I could have imagined it thanks to Arthur and his crew!

We had our wedding reception at the Brookside Banquets on November 6th, 2021. It was truly a night to remember for us and we have the entire staff to thank for making our night one that we will never forget. Everyone was kind, helpful, and attentive. The food was amazing and the hall looked amazing. Our guests all complimented how amazing the food was from cocktail hour to dinner. There were also many compliments on the setup of the cocktail room to the banquet room. The staff was attentive and helpful to our guests and the service throughout the night was impeccable. We couldn’t have asked for anything better on our wedding day and greatly appreciate all that the staff at Brookside banquets did to make it such a special day. Should we need to have another huge event we wouldn’t hesitate to reach out to The Brookside Banquets.

All I can say is WOW! This venue and the workers are incredible! I had my wedding there October 17th and it’s still the talk amongst my family and friends. Cocktail hour was AMAZING! The hospitality shown was top notch . All of my guests talked about how great the food was, how generous the bartenders were, the top shelf bar, the quality service etc. I’d definitely recommend this venue

We got married at The Brookside on November 27th and our guests are still talking about it! I knew that I wanted a modern looking venue but The Brookside is truly one of a kind in the area. The food was absolutely incredible. There was more food in the cocktail hour than I could’ve imagined. But what puts the Brookside apart is the service. Arthur remembered that my husband and I were big sushi lovers and made sure during all the chaos that we had a plate of sushi to ourselves. It’s that added thoughtfulness that meant the most to us.

We recently got married at the Brookside on 11/11/21. The service was impeccable. Arthur, Christina and Lorraine were incredible with honoring all of our request and needs. We were blown away by the food, The short rib dinner was delicious. Our friends and family really loved cocktail hour. Everything was fresh and tasted delicious. The venue was immaculate. My bridal attendant. MEL - She was OUTSTANDING- she was incredibly nice and warm . It was like she was reading my mind. She was so helpful and attentive.

My husband and I just got married at Brookside Banquets and we can’t recommend it enough. Great location, beautiful inside area, spacious outside ceremony area. It was my dream venue. Arthur, the owner, is amazing and was so helpful through the entire process. I would absolutely recommend this venue to anyone.

Great Price. Great Vibe. (*Highly recommend LED package) Average service. Arthur is super easy to work with. Recommend going directly to him with any and all issues, however small. He runs a tight ship and is very helpful.

I don't know how to begin this review because there are not enough words to describe how thankful and happy to have celebrated our wedding reception here at the Brookside. Our original wedding reception date was set for August 2020. We still got married, but of course, COVID-19 caused us to postpone our reception. We rescheduled it for November 2020 and had to unfortunately postpone again. Arthur and Lorraine were so accommodating during this entire time with our all our changes. When we finally got to celebrate this May 2021, it was definitely worth the wait. My husband and I are big foodies, and the menu did not disappoint. From the cocktail hour to the dinner, to the cake, and the open bar...everything tasted amazing. Our guests keep talking about the food and how delicious it all was. The cocktail hour space and how all the food was arranged was so beautiful. The main ballroom upstairs is a modern space that you can make your own. The service was well paced and everyone was so pleasant. My bridal attendant Sylvette was so nice. She was always there to help myself and my husband if we needed anything. I have to say, that our reception was perfect from start to finish. This reception was not only a celebration of our marriage, but also the first gathering where we saw most of our family and friends since COVID-19 restrictions began. We are actually sad that we will not be working with Arthur, Lorraine, and the Brookside family anymore, but we will be sure to refer other friends and family to them if anyone is looking for a wedding reception venue. Thank you again to the Brookside family for making our wedding dreams a reality.

I cannot say enough amazing things about Arthur and his team at Brookside Banquets. I am a wedding planner and assisted my best friend in planning her event at Brookside this past month. I have worked with a lot of venues and Brookside exceeded all expectations. Their team was so accommodating and helpful through every request. The bartenders, waiters, and staff were beyond respectful and hospitable. Even the food was amazing! I cannot wait to work with their team again!

I wish I could give this venue more than 5 stars. We had our wedding here this past Saturday 4/10/2021 and had the most amazing and perfect day! We originally had planned a fall 2020 wedding but due to covid had to postpone and change venues. I found The Brookside Banquets, and immediately emailed Arthur to see if they could accommodate our smaller wedding. He did that and so much more, no questions asked! Arthur and Lorraine were there every step of the way to make our day amazing. From the food, to the beautiful venue, to their warm Hospitality and answering any question I had, they truly made our day so amazing. I could never thank them enough for accommodating us. The venue speaks for itself, as it truly is so beautiful. Our guests were commenting all night on how perfect our space was, from the grand ballroom to the decor and ceremony space. They loved every aspect of our more intimate wedding, and I truly cannot thank Arthur, Lorraine, and Silvette (our bridal suite attendant) enough. You all are absolute angels. From the bottom of our hearts, thank you. -Krystal & Alexis

I wish I could give this place more than 5 stars! My sister recently had her Sweet 16 here on April 1, 2021. Lorraine and Arthur made the burden of party planning so much easier. They were always a phone call away and offered all the help they could throughout the whole process. You couldn't ask for nicer people to work with. My family constantly received compliments from guests about the beautiful venue and the amazing food here. Make sure your party has the penne vodka, chicken francese, sausage and peppers, seafood paella, and galamad-- it all was a big hit! The day of the party, all we were able to relax and enjoy the experience. The venue was beautifully lit and decorated. The staff went out of their way for anything we needed and were on top of everything. There was never a line or wait at the bar either. Everything was absolutely perfect. I cannot recommend the Brookside enough!

My husband and I were married here in March. Our wedding at The Brookside Banquets was perfect! The venue was on top of everything and made sure it ran smoothly. Our Maitre’d Christina was amazing and helped our whole wedding day run smoothly. All of our guests kept telling us how beautiful the venue was and how delicious the food was! Everything was perfect and The Brookside took care of everything which made the whole process stress free. I would highly recommend this venue!

My husband and I recently got married at The Brookside Banquets on November 29, 2019. Back in January we stepped foot into this venue and instantly fell in love. It’s modern, clean and the venue literally sparkles. Not only did we fall in love with the venue, but we created such an incredible bond with the owners and staff. We want to thank Christine, Lorraine, Arthur and the Brookside staff from the bottom of our hearts for making our day magical and memorable. We are so sad that this day came and went because we are going to truly miss working with the Brookside family. That is exactly how they treated us, like family from start to finish. They eased our mind of any concerns or questions. They went above and beyond all expectations. We could not imagine our wedding elsewhere. It was honestly a dream come true. Our guests are still raving about our wedding until this day. Also, the food was freaking amazing! Best cocktail hour hands down and dinner did not disappoint. I would defiantly recommend the salmon. To any future engaged couple looking for the perfect venue and awesome people to work with please check out the Brookside. I promise it will be the one best decisions you’ve made. Love, Nyaja & Marc

Brookside Banquets When I got engaged 12/25/18 I knew exactly where I was having my wedding. I attended 3 events at the Brookside Banquets. Every event was beautiful and breath taking. At every event I said when ever got remarried I was having my wedding here. Well, 11/03/19 was my turn!. ! Simply put “Thank You”. Thank you so much for making our planning and wedding one of the best amazing day of our lives. It would not have been possible without your style, grace, and love. It was a perfect day. When I walked out of the bridal suite my eyes were over whelmed with tears! I was absolutely blown away. The ballroom embodied a atmosphere of absolute perfection. It’s simply TOOK MY BREATH AWAY. I remember how I was so stressed with the guest list & the RSVP. I called Lorraine several times to vent. She answered the calls “Good Morning Brookside Banquets how can I assist you today.” The anxiety left. Each call turned into a therapy session. The calmness in her voice and her reassurance it was going to be okay. At the end of each call she said, “You’re going to have a beautiful wedding and be a beautiful bride.” She was right. Our guests had a wonderful time. I recalled a few saying this place is a hidden gem. How did you find it? They continuously praised the venue. the food and bar! Lorraine and here staff were there whenever we needed them or our guest. They went beyond the call of duty. The team was extremely professional and provided quality customer service. The food was amazing and delicious. We received wonderful feedback from our family and friends. A few of the guest asked are they ever going to stop feeding us. The reality is there is nowhere better than Brookside Banquets. My advice to anyone looking for a venue for any occasions consider the “Brookside Banquet” you won’t regret it! Tony and I would like to express our heartfelt thanks and sincere gratitude to all the amazing staff at Brookside Banquets. Thank you all for making 11/03/19 so very, very special in my heart. Lorraine, a very special thank you for keeping this bride from turning into a Bridezilla. My entire night was perfect! Tony and Balinda Turner

This venue is absolutely beautiful, classy & elegant! I recently had my daughter’s Sweet 16 Event . I was very pleased with the service I received. I would definitely host another event at The Brookside Banquets!

The Brookside Banquets was the perfect place for my wedding! After visiting other venues, as soon as my (now) husband and I stepped foot into the ballroom, we were in awe of the beautiful venue. My husband is not a man of many words, but when he saw The Brookside, all he said was "wow.” I instantly knew this was the place where we would be celebrating our wedding based on his reaction alone. Everything from the décor to the staff is spectacular: John helped us plan every detail, Lorraine smoothly and professionally coordinated services the day of, and my bridal attendant, Savett, attentively met my and my bridal party’s needs. The day of any wedding brings high stress and anxiety, and I cannot express how grateful we all were for Savett’s cool, calming nature. I couldn’t be more satisfied with The Brookside Banquets for our wedding and would highly recommend this venue for any event.

The Brookside’s Grand Ballroom is what caught my eye. After seeing it in person, my venue search was over. Lorraine was very attentive to my needs and concerns as she helped to make sure my big day was extra special and I got everything I wanted. Christina did an excellent job with the decor. the staff were professional and made sure my husband and I were taking care off all night. The food was amazing. They were also aware and accepting of my son with autism; making sure he was comfortable! Thank you again to everyone at the Brookside for making sure my guests, husband and I enjoyed the night.

From my first meeting with Lorraine through my daughter‘s event, everything was outstanding. The venue itself is beautiful and the food was wonderful as well. I had shopped at least eight other venues before going to Brookside and the prices were competitive. Everything was perfect the night of the event!

What can we say? Choosing The Brookside Banquets was, hands-down, one of the easiest and best decisions we could have made. We were immediately drawn to the photos we saw online, but seeing it in person that first time didn't even do the photos justice. We knew that day that our search was over as it was the perfect mix of modern, yet classy elegance that we were looking for. Aside from its gorgeous aesthetic across all areas - from the cocktail hour room (downstairs) to the lobby area, main ballroom and bridal suite, the food was absolutely amazing. On both quantity and quality of everything served (from passed, to food stations, plated dinners, etc.), our guests were complimenting us all night and could not stop raving about the food in the days after. Above all of these things, however, the very best part of choosing The Brookside Banquets was working with Lorraine. She is a truly amazing professional, passionate about what she does, and so pleasant to work with. From the moment we met her on our first visit, she was always available, responsive, and committed to bringing our exact vision to life. We had made some unique requests along the way (and were fully prepared to hear 'no'), but she and Arthur always found a way to make it happen the way we envisioned. On the day-of, the entire team was extremely organized, attentive and helpful. I should also mention that we had 300 guests, and they pulled every detail off without a hitch. The Brookside Banquets exceeded all our expectations and we cannot say enough how happy, and grateful, we are to have celebrated our special day with them. Thank you so, so much - we miss you guys already! -- K & A

I don’t know where to start rating the The Brookside Banquet, because from the cocktail hour, to the ceremony, to the detail of the food and flavor, was absolutely stunning and delicious. The ease of valet parking, the comfort of the bathrooms, the beautiful shiny floors, the decorations and the venue’s newly renovated design is truly a dream look. I got the pleasure of visiting The Brookside Banquet during my role as the groom’s best women and I vividly remember the feeling of happiness and ease. This was, in my opinion, due to the immaculately clean atmosphere, the professionally and meticulously put together wedding. I recommend anyone looking for any type of party or function to give The Brookside Banquet a try; they really didn’t skip a beat on their service, from their staff to their food. Excellent!

My husband and I got married on 6/15/19. When we began researching venues, The Brookside was the one that caught my attention. I was looking for a modern venue with no carpets and The Brookside was it. Arthur was incredible since day one. He was accommodating with all our requests. The food was DELICIOUS! People still rave about how good the food was. Arthur, Lorraine, and the team gave their all to make sure we had the best day of our lives. Highly recommend.

This was the first venue we looked at and the last! My husband and I had a clear vision of what we wanted for our wedding. I did not want an average banquet hall with carpet and wooden dance floor. We were absolutely 'wowed' when we arrived at the Brookside! Aside from the beautiful, modern, classy atmosphere and decor, the staff was absolutely amazing!! Lorraine, my event manager, was meticulous with every detail, from the day we booked to keeping up with me at the wedding. My maître d', Sylvette, was an absolute doll, from keeping our drinks flowing, to helping me in and out of my dress all night, to packing up our dinners to go, she had every need met! Now, the most important part, the food. Everything was DELICIOUS. Cocktail hour was a dream, the food didn't stop !! Dinner was outstanding. And please promise me you will add on the Viennese hour. As guests wandered around the desserts, I quote "Oh my goodness is this real life???!!!". People could not believe the QUALITY and QUANTITY. Weeks later guests are still calling to rave about how delicious everything was. I wish I could get married here every year!!!

Our wedding at the Brookside was absolutely flawless. Christine and Lorraine made the entire planning process, up until I walked down the aisle, so effortless. The entire night went absolutely perfect, our ceremony, the reception, cocktail hour and then the fabulous desert spread was incredible. My guests can not stop raving about every last detail, especially how amazing the food was. We can not speak more highly about our wedding night, and we truly owe it to the team at the Brookside.

Having our wedding at The Brookside Banquets was one of the best decisions we could have made. Not only is the venue beautiful, but the owners were extremely accommodating and generous. We had the fortune of having our wedding reception in their amazing ballroom and could not have been more excited and thankful to be able to celebrate with our family and friends in that phenomenal space! Paying attention to detail was their priority. The food was delectable and the service was professionally executed. My husband and I are very grateful to Christina, her husband, Loraine, and The Brookside Banquets staff for helping us have an amazing wedding day that we will never forget!

We had our wedding on 11/11/18 and everything was amazing! The food was amazing and everyone keeps raving about the cocktail hour, especially the meatballs! Thank you Lorraine for everything it was a pleasure planning our magical night with you! It was perfect!

The moment I walked into Brookside Banquets I knew this was the place for me. It had the modern-chic look that I was going for. I loved the fact that lighting was also included with the space that I did not need to pay another company for lighting. Gary and his wife were very kind and made sure to follow through with all that we discussed. On the night of our event Christine and her team worked to ensure that we stayed on time with everything. Everything that I needed was taken care of. I am so glad that I chose to have Brookside host my reception. Everyone also raved about the food afterwards. Everything was succulent!

My wife Melissa and I couldn't have selected a better venue to celebrate our wedding. The place is absolutely stunning, with so much to offer. The dream canvas for any wedding planner to show-off their decorative skills. The staff at Brookside made our day a reality, their attention to detail was superb and their guidance throughout the night out was astounding. Our guest and family are still raving over the quality of food and service. We would highly recommend Brookside to anyone looking for a modern venue at a affordable price. Thank you for everything you guys did for us. We hope to continue to celebrate with you. Regards, The Montans

My husband and I had our wedding here on September 23rd and it was the best day of our lives! The staff were all so helpful and made sure every single thing went perfectly and as smooth as possible. We had such a great time and the food was to DIE for. Every one is STILL talking about how amazing every single thing was. We would recommend this place a million times over. Thank you Brookside for making our special day one to truly remember!

A beautiful blessing in Bloomfield !!! Brookside was the first venue we visited on our venue journey and after comparing every other venue after to Brookside we just decided to go with them. Let me tell you we were NOT disappointed. This venue is absolutely beautiful !!!! From the flooring to the beautiful balcony to the spotless lobby and bathrooms, it’s a bride’s dream. I was able to make my ideas come alive with just a few outside details. The food was out of this world !!!!! My guests are still raving about how flavorful the many different dishes were. Lorraine was a Saint ! Any questions or concerns were answered right away. The day of my wedding was very stressful to me (as for most brides) but with the help of Lorraine and my bridal attendant I was able to relax. I could not have picked a better venue with a better team. My wedding day was a night to remember. Thank you Brookside ! See you in 10 years for our anniversary lol ♥️

What can I say....The Brookside was everything I could've wanted in a wedding venue. I searched tons of wedding venues and when I saw the photos online of The Brookside, I knew it was the one! I only hoped it looked as beautiful in person as it did in the pictures. Let me tell you, it does! Was the first venue I looked at 2 weeks after getting engaged and I knew as soon as the ballroom doors opened, that it would be where I said "I do". Lorraine helped us all the way through the process from start to finish and she was a gem. Helped answer any and all questions I had. Gave input on things we were indecisive about. She really made the experience so easy for us. Day of the wedding ran smoothly. Food was DELICIOUS! Drink were great (Lorraine also served as bartender the night of our wedding and the guests loved her). Atmosphere and ambiance with the lighting are top notch. And Silvette, our bridal attendant, was the MOST AMAZING woman. Everything from making sure my champagne was always full, to getting milk for my baby's bottle, making sure we were on time for cake cutting/garter toss, etc....I truly could not have had such a stress free day without her. If I could give her 100 stars I would. Be sure to request her for your attendant. You will be sorry you didn't. All in all, if I had to do it all over again, I'd choose The Brookside and their amazing staff every time. Thank you for the most magical night of my life. LOVE YOU GUYS!

I had my wedding here. Everything came out beautiful but I was disappointed with a few things that guest wouldn’t have known but my husband and I did. For dinner we had said we wanted salmon and when they went to take our order they said red snapper I thought it was an error but nope the option was red snapper not salmon like I had requested and was never notified of the change, worse part I didn’t like the red snapper at all. The table for my favors the night before of my wedding I had requested for it to be in the main room by the cake. At the end of the night on my wedding day I noticed they had it in the lobby area in a corner no one noticed and because of that I have almost all of them left over smh. I had requested a special table cloth for my sweetheart table and they put a completely different one. Final disappointment was we were told we would have 2 bars one on each side of the main floor. They only open the one bar and therefore my guest were making lines to get a drink, I asked for them to open the second bar like promised and they never did. That was probably the biggest disappointment , my guest shouldn’t be on a long line like that. These are things as a bride I shouldn’t have to worry about during my night. They made all these decisions and changes and I was never told. Least to say I wasn’t too happy with that.

My husband and I had a decision to make -- have our wedding in Seattle (my hometown)? or have it in NJ? The Brookside Banquets made that decision very easy for us. Everyone we worked with, starting from Lorraine to Arthur to Christina, was so awesome! They listened to what we wanted and gave us great suggestions that we didn't even think of -- not to mention the beautiful cake stand they let us borrow. To this day, we still get compliments that our wedding reception was one of the best they've ever been to. The Brookside Banquets will definitely be the first place we think of when booking future events!

Choosing The Brookside as our wedding venue was easily one of the best decisions we made in the wedding process. We had our cocktail hour (oh, the cocktail hour!) in the lower level and we had our main reception upstairs in the ballroom. The cocktail hour was INCREDIBLE. People still talk about it to this day and we had multiple guests think that the cocktail hour was dinner because there was so much food. We got married on St. Patrick's Day and Arthur & the team did so much to add little touches throughout the night for us (ex. green flowers in the welcome champagne, a shamrock ice sculpture, jameson shots as the toast etc) The dinner was amazing and we had multiple tastings leading up to our wedding to make sure everyone was comfortable with the menu. I really can't say enough good things - they made a (very) stressful process very easy and totally made our dreams come true.

My wife and I decided to choose The Brookside Banquets for our special day - our Wedding on 8.31.18. I met with Artur when he was renovating the venue over 3 years ago and was going to choose this venue, however my son was born and wanted to wait so he could be the ring bearer. In the beginning of this year and I visited the venue to see the completed renovation and decided again to choose The Brookside. Artur made us feel comfortable and made it seem very easy on making our day magical. His wife Christine was great throughout, on ensuring we felt stress free on the agenda of the wedding day. She gave us tips and even helped decorate our couples table with some of her own ideas and items to help us save money. On the wedding date Artur and his team did a fantastic job on the set up of the venue and making us feel special and taken care of. Our guests were stunned at how beautiful the venue was, I mean it really doesn't take a lot to decorate, the place is beautiful just as is. The food, WOW! My guests still continue to rave about it! Our cocktail hour was so plentyful and delicious our guest thought they weren't getting any more food for the night. They were surprised to know that there was more delicious food to be served and couldn't wait to continue enjoying the dinner. Baislise, Maitre D', did a phenomenal job as well, having everything ready and organized. She was a big help to my wife, helping her with ideas on all the extras she had to decorate the venue, helping her feel stress free and very comfortable to talk to her about ideas. Our Bridal Attendant also did a great job taking care of us and even checked on my son a few times throughout the night. Overall, Artur and his team are experienced on hosting weddings or other events, customer service, professional and well versed on making their clients happy !

What a beautiful and amazing venue! We hosted our baby's 100 day Korean celebration here. It was fantastic! From the moment we stepped foot into this venue, we knew that this was the place we were looking for. So modern and grand! And the food...amazing! From the crispy fried calamari, to the delicious seafood paella (it came with whole lobsters!), juicy whole roasted pig to the fried zeppoles and ice cream sundae bar...everything was delish! Our guests couldn't stop complimenting us! We are so happy with the Brookside Banquets hall. Will definitely book again!

We highly recommend The Brookside Banquets! we spent many days collecting information from several surrounding venues to create a spreadsheet and finally going to each of the finalist and checking them out personally. As soon as we walked into this venue we already had a feeling this would be the winner. This was then confirmed when we started talking with Arthur and his team. It easily shows when a person loves what they do. We started working with Arthur a few days later once we confirmed we wanted to get married at his venue. From the food selection to every last detail we could think of Arthur was awesome to work with and suggested better ideas. The whole experience felt really intimate and actually felt as if we were working with our friend Arthur instead of just somebody we were hiring for a service! All of our guests raved about how delicious all the food tasted and how amazing the venue was. We lost count of how many people stated this was the best wedding they had been to :) We really appreciate all the passion and efforts that went into turning our wedding into our dream wedding! P.S They also just renovated the place and looks really nice. Check it out! - Victor and Bianca Acevedo

We celebrated my husband’s 50th with 120 guests, and the experience from planning to the actual party was incredible. Lorraine was a pleasure to work with, and she made the planning process easy and enjoyable. The actual event was an unforgettable evening, and The Brookside Banquets was a huge part of that. Lorraine, Lisa and the staff were all extremely professional and accommodating. Guests loved the food and the bar experience. The venue is BEAUTIFUL - the decor and lighting added to the overall experience. In addition, it is convenient to get to and has plenty of parking. They are now our go-to venue for future events.

We booked the Brookside Banquets before it was fully renovated. While we trusted Arthur, we knew this was a gamble. Arthur's assistant, Lorraine, was always very responsive as bride to be is always going to request a lot of updates. Through out the two years, we'd check back in on the renovation progression. Wow, were we shocked when it was complete. We loved the idea of not having a traditional looking banquet so we were very pleased with the outcome of a sleek, modern yet classy ballroom. All of our guests loved the look as well. Our wedding started with 200 guests watching us get married in the main ballroom. The room was large enough for our 5 bagpipers and 1 drummer to lead us out for the recessional and play a few songs to follow while everyone gathered for cocktail hour. Everyone raved about the cocktail hour food. The Brookside provides a very large and delicious variety of food. The crowd favorite was the Mash Potato Bar! As the bagpipers lead everyone back upstairs to the reception, we had a moment to catch our breath in the beautiful bridal suite. Our bridal party was 22 people plus parents and there was more than enough room for everyone. The room looked stunning with all of our decorations and center pieces. The party went on all night. The great surprise was at Midnight we had confetti cannons go off from the second floor balcony. The room looked so beautiful and magical as the confetti slowly fell onto 200 guests. Anyone who wasn't dancing the night away headed down to our dessert hour. None of my guests have ever seen so many desserts at a Wedding. Arthur had everything from cotton candy, chocolate fountains, rows of cakes, cookies and so much more. We hope someone else we know gets married at The Brookside Banquet so we can enjoy a wonderful evening as guests! If you are thinking of booking this venue know that Arthur and Lorraine will be there for you every step of the way.

I highly recommend The Brookside Banquets for your wedding. My husband and I had a very stress-free wedding day, thanks to Lorraine and her team. They make sure that everything goes smoothly on your big day, and whatever requests you have, they make sure to accommodate you as much as they can. We were very pleased with everyone at the venue, and we were extra pleased with the food. Most of our guests were raving about the food. My husband and I truly thank The Brookside for making our big day so perfect with no stress and problems. I HIGHLY RECOMMEND!!!

I cannot begin to express my happiness with The Brookside! Everything was perfect! The food was incredible! It was hot, fresh, and tasty! Everyone complemented on how amazing the food was! The venue is beautiful and the staff is friendly!! We had an amazing time and even our DJ said this was one of the best venues he’s been to and he’s going to start telling people about it! Thank you!!!!

There are no words to express how amazing our wedding was so I will make this short and sweet. The staff at The Brookside are some of the nicest, most professional, and hardworking people I have ever encountered. It was the best service I have ever seen at not only a wedding but in the service industry itself. They are so attentive that they were reading my facial expressions. It seriously blew my mind. The food was out of this world…living in New York City, we know good quality and it was the best food I have ever had at a wedding. Every bite I had was just amazing. Every person we spoke to mentions the food and the service. Don’t book your wedding anywhere else they are the BEST!!!!!! Arthur and Lorraine: Thank you for making our wedding day absolutely perfect. We will be forever grateful for all you did for us. I really can’t express how wonderful an experience it was.

I worked with Lorraine from the beginning from seeing the venue through executing my vision for my perfect day. Everything came together perfectly. The food was amazing, the alcohol was top notch and my guests keep raving about the whole experience. I initially fell in love with the decor but in the end was astonished by service, quality, and food. Overall, the best day of my life so far and I owe it to Lorraine and her team.

We are so happy we had our wedding at The Brookside Banquets!! The venue is absolutely breathtaking! As soon as I walked into The Brookside, I fell in love and knew this was the place I wanted to celebrate my wedding at! Lorraine was extremely helpful and was literally available to answer questions or concerns at any time. Guests at our wedding are still raving about how incredible the food was at our wedding! Throughout the whole cocktail hour, all of our guests kept telling us how unbelievable the food was. We had 260 guests at our wedding and I was worried that there was going to be lines at the bars all night, but the staff was so efficient so there were never any lines at the bars. The staff was great and Lorraine was a pleasure to work with! We really had the most amazing night of our lives and it is because of this place! We highly recommend The Brookside Banquets!! Marlene

My husband and I were married at The Brookside on Sept 18. They have made it a night to remember for me and my family. The service was impeccable and a few of my family members are still raving about the cocktail hour. I would highly recommend this venue, Chris and Lorraine, Joesph and I appreciate everything you've done. Thank you.

My fiance and I booked our wedding a few months before The Brookside actually opened so it was for me taking a leap of faith. We had our wedding there a few weeks ago and they exceeded my expectations completely. I cannot think of one bad thing to say. Working with them before the wedding date was great, I always got a quick response from Arthur or Lorraine. You can tell they know what their doing and had the ability to put my mind at ease. The place itself is breathtaking, and the service and food were incredible that night. We were there earlier that day to get ready, and had the most amazing bridal attendant Eva, who was our help throughout the day. They gave us champagne, cheese, fruits, water and soda. Our bridal party were served drinks when they arrived of whatever they wanted. Our guests have told us that the cocktail hour was the best they have ever had. They had a huge selection of liquor and we had a few guests tell us how glad they were to find they served their favorite drink. We have heard nothing but good things about the food and service that they received. The staff that we dealt with personally were so helpful the entire night. This place is so professional and like I said before they know what their doing. They will make sure that your night is perfect. I do not have one complaint about my wedding and that is in a major part due to The Brookside and their staff.

So my fiancé and I were looking for a place for a quite awhile. We went to so many venues, and none of them met our standards or criteria. Until we found the Brookside. Even with the knowledge that it was a brand new place and not many events had happened there yet. We knew we were taking a risk. My wedding will take place next year and I will follow up with a review on how the event went, but as for as now I wanna share my experience I'm having with them as this amazing journey starts. Let's start by saying I went to the venue five times prior to booking or making any other commitment. I first went alone with my fiancé, then a week later with my parents, then the following week with my future mother-in-law and then as a whole family. Arthur and Lorraine hosted us all those times in the most professional and wonderful manner you can think of. It went beyond my expectations. They were very helpful. They talked and walked us through every single process of the five times I visited. We then booked a food tasting without booking the venue. The set up was impeccable and food was amazing. They explained the makings of all the food we sampled. So after all that fun we decided to negotiate on closing the deal. He did an amazing job with pricing and met our criteria. Because we do want a Saturday, and our guest count isn't very high, they made sure to take that into consideration. Lorraine has some great suggestions on vendors take her word for it. I'm so delighted with their services as of now. I'm beyond excited and anxious for my big special day to happen.

We are so happy we had our wedding at The Brookside!!! The venue is absolutely breathtaking! As soon as I walked into The Brookside I fell in love and knew this was the place I wanted to celebrate my wedding at! Arthur was extremely helpful and was literally available to answer questions or concerns at any time. Guests at our wedding were raving about how incredible the food was! Throughout the whole cocktail hour, all of our guests kept telling us how unbelievable the food was. We had 170 guests at our wedding and I was worried that there was going to be lines at the bars all night, but the staff was so efficient so there were never any lines at the bars. The staff was great and Arthur was a pleasure to work with! We really had the most amazing night of our lives and it is because of this place! We highly recommend The Brookside!!! Anthony & Michelle

The Brookside was a dream. We were married there on Sunday. Throughout the whole process of planning, they were attentive to every detail and accommodated every request that we had. The venue itself is stunning, out of control gorgeous. The food was exceptional , many guests raved about the cocktail hour flavors and options. The entrees were amazing as well. Arthur and his team were always on point. I could have not asked for a better venue or team to handle our 250+ guest affair. Highly recommend them for anyone looking to get married in north Jersey. The experience of planning with Arthur and Loraine was priceless, there are no words to express our gratitude to The Brookside. Easily the nicest venue we looked at in the area and we are so happy we had our wedding with them.

DO NOT USE THIS PLACE!!! I was suppose to have my wedding here but because of the owner operating without the correct Certificate of Occupancy it was shut down days before my wedding date. They did a terrible job in finding an alternate location. They did nothing extra to show us how sorry they "should've" felt. And to top it off, Arthur told me to tell The Wilshire Grand Hotel (where my wedding actual took place) that I was a Verteran of the US armed service because The Wilshire takes care of the Veterans and will maybe do more for me if they thought I was a veteran. WTF! I'm not a veteran but I have 4 family members and a bunch of friends that are and I find it disgusting that a person would suggest to do such a thing. So, if you are an American don't use the Brookside for ANYTHING!

My Daughter just had her wedding at The Brookside July 2nd and the review above took the words right out of my mouth!! My husband I could not be more happy with the wY everything turned out!! Arthur was excellent and his staff is amazing!!! From start to finish we couldn't ask for anything better and our family and friends are still raving about what a Beautiful place and how nice the people were and what a awesome time they had!!! 5 stars all the way!

My husband and I decided to take a chance on this venue and we are so glad we did! When we began the search for our wedding venue, we came across the Brookside in a magazine. When we went to check it out, the renovations were not even close to done but what was completed was stunning. We thought about it and decided to take the chance with an unfinished, unestablished place because we saw the potential it could have. The owner, Arthur, was very accommodating and worked with us every step of the way to make sure we were getting the wedding we wanted. My husband and I love craft beer so Arthur even went to the liquor store and purchased the kind we requested for the night of our wedding. Our wedding on June 11, 2016 was absolutely amazing and ran very smoothly. The bridal attendant (I believe her name was Lucy), made sure we were always taken care of. Our friends and family are raving to us about what a great time they had, how beautiful the venue was, and how much they enjoyed the food. We were the first big wedding at this location and it was a huge success. I can only imagine how much better they will get with time! I would highly recommend this venue to any future bride and groom!