The Douglaston Manor

rlos was our maitre-D and just so on it and had the best attitude. Lisa was my bridal attendant and she was amazing not just at taking care of me and my husband, but also looking after our parents, as well—making sure we were doing well, eating, drinking and looking our best at all times. The food was amazing. So many guests came up to us to rave about the food from the cocktail hour, to dinner, to the Viennese table (it was not just 1 table by the way) which was a huge hit! This venue and staff were absolutely perfect! ORIGINAL POST: We postponed our wedding that was to occur in early April 2020 due to the pandemic. Though we're saddened to put our plans on hold, we are glad that we can have our event when it is safe to do so. Claudia and Kathy have been very helpful to us, and we've been able to postpone several times to find a date we feel comfortable with without any limitations from the Douglaston. We went in recently to update our date, and seeing the beautiful venue again (almost a year after our original date) was so helpful to me as I keep dreaming of our wedding day that I know will be a beautiful day when it comes.

seamlessly. We had a lot of raving reviews from our guests about the atmosphere, the views and most importantly the amazing food! Thank you for making our wedding the best day of our lives. This venue is gay-friendly which made it even better!

he beginning. Our banquet manager, Ken, was charming and easy to talk to, but we never felt like he was pressuring us or trying to upsell us. He made the entire process incredibly easy, and we felt taken care of. Wedding planning is stressful, and it was great that DM includes so much, including great catering, the cake, linens, and day of coordination. The ballroom's rustic charm has much more character than a standard catering hall, and the outdoor ceremony space is totally beautiful. We were also impressed with how much food and alcohol were included for the price, much better than many venues in the area. The planning process was so easy that we knew the wedding would be great, but on the day of Douglaston Manor completely exceeded our expectations. The food was even better than we expected, the room was beautiful, and the maitre d (Carlos) and bridal attendant looked after every detail. Our bridal attendant made sure we always had food on our plates and a fresh drink and made sure to run interference with guests so we were able to have some time together to just enjoy our wedding. All of our guests told us it was one of the best weddings they had ever been to (and we agree!). We are so glad we chose Douglaston Manor. The staff worked so hard to make our day as special as possible.

I was absolutely mesmerized by the beauty of the manor the first day I came for a tour. My then fiance and I took one look at each other and knew The Douglaston was THE one. Honestly, it was the first place we visited after I had narrowed down a list from in-depth online research. I made a list of 5 places but after seeing the Douglaston, the other 4 were no longer on the list. We live in Queens and found it to be close to home and a perfect location for our guests both from in and out of town. In addition, the beauty of the manor, we loved the beauty and safe feeling of the surrounding neighborhood. Though we had an unfortunate mishap with our wedding cake the day of our wedding, the staff handled it gracefully and made up for it to our satisfaction. I highly recommend this venue!

erally did not have to worry about a thing. The service was amazing from my personal bridal attendant to the matire' d and even servers. Everyone was impeccable. Not to mention my vision and look for everything was exactly what I wanted. This place is so special and you will not be sorry having ANY event here :)

, and so caring about us and what we wanted, she never made us feel pressured or nervous and gently made suggestions which ended up making our night even better than we could have hoped. Working with Carlos our Maitre D and Michelle my Bridal Attendant was a blessing. Michelle was so attentive and helpful. Within minutes of meeting her, I felt like I was spending time with a good friend. She was so funny, kept me calm and literally did anything and everything I needed- most of the time without me having to ask her. The same could be said for Carlos. Just to give a small example, my fake eyelash starting come off a tiny bit. Without any eyelash glue on us, I was nervous about how we would fix the issue but The Manor proved how above and beyond they'd go when Carlos, unpromoted and unknown to me at the time, went out and brought me eyelash glue! It was a small gesture but it went a long way and showed me how devoted the Manor is to their clients. Michelle made sure he knew exactly what to get and she helped me fix it when he came back (which was unbelievably quick as well) . Carlos was fantastic at keeping my group organized and making sure the ceremony was perfect. We are so grateful to both of them. Aside from their exceptional service, the staff at the manor was outstanding- every room was impeccably decorated and arranged exactly as we had hope, all of the items we had brought with us for various aspects of the night were set up perfectly without instruction and the attention to detail was second to none. The food. I am biased seeing as it was my own wedding, but the food was incredible from start to finish. The cocktail hour sampling that Michelle left from my husband and I including EVERYTHING being served downstairs and was presented beautifully- time was clearly taken to make sure we were able to try the food but also have it presented to us in a really special way. Kathy had suggested we try an "off-menu" item, braised beef in a red wine sauce, and no surprise, it was easily the best tasting wedding dinner item I've had at any wedding. There are so many things that go into making a wedding day perfect and that means there are so many things that are easy to stress over. Not once during the planning process or on the big day did I ever feel worried or concerned. Everybody communicated clearly, checked and double checked things and did everything possible to ensure everything was perfect- not just great, but genuinely perfect. Oh, and the cost was VERY reasonable. Kathy worked with us every step of the way to accommodate our budget while making sure the elements we wanted were included. We are looking forward to going back to the manor for future celebrations and feel so thankful to have been treated so well. They made our day everything we ever could have hoped for!

e family. Thank you all for making me feel like a princess!

rlos was the best and made sure everyone and everything was on point. The food was delicious, the atmosphere was great!! I felt like a princess!!!

outdoor ceremony, beautiful golf course and Manhattan views during the cocktail hour and elegant reception room. All 200 guests raved about the food and practically licked their plates clean! Carlos made sure everything went smoothly throughout the night and checked in with us often to make sure everything was exactly how we wanted it. Liza, the bridal attendant, made sure we had the best spots on the golf course for pictures, made sure my husband and I ate throughout the night and made sure we always had a fresh drink in our hands. Overall, I am so extremely pleased with my experience with Douglaston Manor. It was a night to remember!

th this place for its natural beauty, warm ambience and stately interiors. I had a different banquet manager at the time who I thought was good. He wasn’t and like a bad dream he went away. In comes Carlos—my new banquet manager to the rescue. He was just Fantastic! Patient, willing to work with us to make our wedding special, helpful, thoughtful and rescourceful. He was on our side!! That meant a lot and it paid off big time! All my concerns and worries fell away during my wedding. I was in excellent hands! Jonathan- Maitre d’ was very capable, address any issues and made sure things moved along smoothly. Whatever I needed or wanted he was there to make sure it got done! Lisa— Bridal Attendant. Whoa...I read the reviews but I was totally blow away by your expert care and total attention. There wasn’t anything she wouldn’t do for me ...no matter how small or silly...she got it done. She basically took care of me....fed me , make sure I was hydrated , even changed my shoes...several times. You guys genuinely love what you do and totally work well together and it shows! Had major compliments with this venue, on your staff , on the food and how well things went. Thank you for the bottom of my happy heart for all that you did for our Wedding Day! I really, really like you guys and enjoyed the time spent with you! Thanks for the laughs and for your expert care!!! The place is amazing , the food is very good but its the people that really make it shine. That is what you three are....shining STARS!!!!!

went to meet with their staff we were completely confident! First of all we worked with Anthony who was awesome. He was worked with us every step of the way, and was beyond accommodating. Any time I had a question or concern I could email him and he was very prompt in getting back to me. You really can tell he isn't about making the commission, he really is there to help you have the event you want to have. Second, the price could not be beat. I don't like talking money in detail, but this was worth every penny, and was quite reasonable for a venue in the NYC area. I also greatly appreciated that there were no last minute tack on's to rack up the bill (no extra "administration fee" or valet parking fee, it was all included with base price). I waited to write this review until after our wedding, I wanted to be able to write about the day of as well. The food all night was BEYOND amazing! I greatly enjoyed everything I ate (and I did get to eat at my own wedding!), and everyone I've spoken to has been raving about the food since then. Our Bridal attendant Lisa was a GOD SEND. She was amazing. She was with us all night. I told her when we arrived that I wanted to get pictures done as quickly as possible (it was snowing and I wanted to enjoy our cocktail hour!) and I basically already knew where I wanted to do our photos. She got us and the photographers everywhere we wanted to go, kept us on time, reapplied my lipstick throughout the night, and most importantly kept us hydrated! When we got to cocktail hour someone stepped on my dress and ripped the hem off! Lisa had made one plate, she literally took me just outside, grabbed some pins, reassured me, and temporarily fixed my dress while I ate my plate of cocktail hour food and you wouldn't have known once she finished that anything happened. She made sure we were fed and had drinks at all times. She also made sure we had ten minutes to ourselves before we made our official entrance to the reception. I could not have been more thankful for that. She also fixed all of the guys in our wedding party (including my husbands!) pocket squares and boutonnières. At the end of the night Lisa and our Maitre D (Carlos, who was also great) made sure we had all of our things packed up, loaded us up with all of our leftover wedding cake and all our things into the Lyft we got. From start to finish our experience was amazing with everyone at Douglaston Manor. My only regret is that we can't get married again and have this party all over again! However we will definitely still be coming back when possible for any other big events we can have!

ed. From ensuring everything was perfect for me prior to my big day to having everything perfect the day of. I could not have been happier. Lisa, thank you for being an amazing bridal attendant. The day could have not gone so perfect without you! I truly appreciate all that the douglaston manor staff have done for me and my new husband!

ghting both natural and the fixtures lit after sunset in the Conservatory. Gorgeous views all around the property with the golf-course behind it and the cute fountain and gate out front. It was initially out of our budget but Thomas, our venue manager, was willing to negotiate a little bit and since we loved everything else and my father was willing to chip in, we went with it. My only concern (and the reason I can't give this 5 stars) was the strip steak dish my husband and I selected for the menu. We ate it during the reception and unfortunately it was chewy, overdone, and a bit dry. I also didn't hear anything good about it from our guests. The rest of the food was amazing, especially the sea bass which was raved about by multiple guests and the asparagus ravioli appetizer. We had a great experience with their partner bakery Buttercooky which made our gorgeous (and delicious) three-tiered cake. Overall, great people to work with, and a gorgeous venue. Would definitely recommend.

ite had watered down drinks and failed to have any cocktail hour food or food in our chaffing dishes, which was something we paid for. Before our ceremony I had to wait for another Bride and her party to enter into the entry way before my ceremony could start. We had to wait a half hour for their guest to exit the area. During the cocktail hour my guest complained of the lack of passed h'orderves which was totally embarrassing. The venue also tried to bill us for chair rentals the day before our wedding at which time we had to provide our contract to prove that we requested the chairs. The day after our wedding we went to pick up our decorations and realized that they hadn't packed the dishes of the guest whom did not attend, although I had spoken with Thomas our General Manager two weeks before the wedding. I told Thomas that a entire family of 8 could not attend because they found out their dad had cancer and they lived out of state. He had no remorse and told me we must pay for the people that we rsvped for and that we would take their dinners home the day of the wedding. The day after our wedding our Maitre D told us that the General Manager whom I had already spoken to about this did not tell him to provide those dinners. Needless to say after several emails and phone calls, we havent received our food or a refund.

any of our guests told us it was the best Wedding reception they ever went to. Thank you to our DJ, Then Till Now, and our Photographer, Gray Studios, for making this possible.

t Manager- Anthony. This is a true professional who looked out for our best interests at all times. He was one of the top reasons why we chose this location. Bottom line is that he cares! From the moment that we met Anthony till the wedding date, he was consistently communicating with us and exceeded our expectations for the day. Thank you Anthony. Next, Douglaston Manor is truly a remarkable venue. Amazing garden area for the ceremony that I can only describe as magical. Our event took place on October 29th and the weather was great. Again, as a father, I have an embedded memory of the beautiful garden and outdoor reception area overlooking the golf course. Magical!! The Manor itself- Beautiful, stylish, classy and memorable. All guests loved the location. I am honored to give a heart felt shout out to Lisa (bridal attendant) who had the toughest role - to prepare and console my wife, daughter and bridal party. Again exceeded ALL expectations. She is an incredible and caring individual who played a critical role in the success of the wedding. Lisa, you are a savior. Thank you!! I am alittle emotional writing this review. Again, as a father, I wanted the best day for my daughter and Douglaston Manor, Anthony and Lisa delivered. I would be honored if anybody wanted to contact me with any questions. Derrick

rienced in coordinating. The decorations and setting up of the ceremony and reception are elegant and gorgeous. Our guest gave high reviews about the food, open bar and service. We had a great evening. Thank you Douglaston Manor for everything!

awesome. She was always there when we needed something even when we didn't ask. The golf course was perfect for pictures. I would definitely recommend using this venue for any occasion.

he staff were friendly and provided excellent service and the food was pretty good too. We would definitely recommand the Douglaston Manor to our friends and family. Thanks Kathy~

e the early planning stages. He was able to incorporate our culture into our menu. Having almost 200 guests was going to seem like a burden to us, but the price we got at Douglaston Manor compared to what we heard others paid was also another reason we went with Douglaston. Every person we came in contact with at Douglaston Manor was so pleasant to work with. Our maitre d and bridal attendant were both great and made sure everything was done. The scenery was amazing, the grounds were clean, a lot of places to take pictures.

this venue was. First and foremost the Manor is GORGEOUS! It's a historical mansion on a golf course that makes you feel like you were just transformed into a European villa (you'll hardly believe you are in NYC). The whole building is so classy and elegant, the minute I walked in I fell in love. It's a much nicer space than the hotel banquet halls that most weddings are held at. Aside from how beautiful the building is, the staff is incredible. We had less than six months to plan our wedding. Anthony from Douglaston and the entire staff were extremely supportive throughout the entire process. They were always available by phone or email and did their very best to accommodate every vision we had for our special day. Whether it was setting up stage platforms, assembling an ethnic ceremonial table in the courtyard, extending our reception to a later time, to having my favorite drink in my hand during the night, they did everything they could to make our night special. On the day of the wedding I was blown away at how every vision we had discussed came together in reality. The whole setup was flawless. We had SO many compliments by our guests on how great the event was (everything from the ceremony, to cocktail hour, to dinner and reception). This venue may have been the only wedding I've been to where the guests raved about how great the food was. The staff was incredibly kind and accommodating throughout the night especially the Maitre D' Carlos as well as the Bridal attendant Lisa. If you're thinking of booking this venue, then think no more...just book it! You will not find a more beautiful space with such a down to earth and passionate staff as this venue. Thank you Douglaston Manor and Claudia for making our big fat Persian wedding such a memorable success!!!

ng us along the way and Carlos our Maitre D was very helpful on the day. Everyone loved the food and the service was great.

ry helpful tips, he did not steer us wrong!! I have to say that my bridal attendant, Lisa, was an angel!! She went far and beyond for my husband and I to feel relaxed, calm and HAPPY! I felt like I had known her for years!! She really, truly made our special day, extra amazing!! Mike, our Maître D was really great also. He took care of all the "behind-scene" things, and made sure everything went perfectly. All of the guests told me later that it was a flawless event and we had a wonderful time!!! I love that we choose the Douglaston Manor and I really appreciate all the staff - especially Anthony, Lisa and Mike!

s beyond my expectations. The food was so delicious and well-presented. The place was so beautiful, spacious and clean. The waitresses were very respectful, attentive and welcoming. They had candles lit around the hall creating beautiful ambiance and a warm, inviting atmosphere. They had even personalized the dinner menu with our names on it! We had very special demands that they were more than happy to meet. With 100 guests at our party, it was very private and intimate, you wouldn't even tell that their were two other parties going on! All my guests raved about how beautiful it was and how good the food was. A BIG thank you to Kathy and her wonderful staff for being such a great help, so nice and accommodating. Thank you for making my night unforgettable! We would definitely use this hall for any future parties we have.

about as Kathy coordinated with our DJ and caterer to make sure the details were worked out. The night of Michael was our Maitre'd and literally had our 22-person wedding party all organized, well fed, well hydrated and ready to go. And I have to say a special thank to Samantha our wedding attendant - she went above and beyond anything I could expect. Whether it was standing on a table to help me change outfits and get my new jewelry on to making sure all of our wedding accessories were organized, I cannot thank her enough. To top it all off, the Douglaston Manor is a beautiful venue - the golf course, the outdoor cocktail hour and ceremony, the beautiful reception room. It was just so grand! I would recommend this gem to anyone - great staff, beautiful venue, what more can you ask for?

e grounds are beautiful. The food was amazing, from the cocktail hour to the four course sit down dinner, staff was top notch, white gloved service and my banquet manager Kathy was great. She helped me from start to finish with great ideas to make this party memorable. She even suggested things to cut back on to save money. I really can't imagine working with anyone else. Actually things were so perfect, I am already speaking with her about the wedding in 2017. My guests are still calling about it, all 160 of them. If anyone asks, as my fiance would say. Douglaston Manor is at the top of their game.

wedding flower business and I had many many venues to choose from, and I'm so happy that I decided to choose them! Claudia and her staff were fantastic! The food was absolutely delicious! I had a meeting with their new chef, who has been there quite a few months now, and he made every dish to perfection! The salmon was perfectly cooked in a wonderful Dijon caper sauce. The Chicken Marsala was excellent! The Filet Mignon was perfectly cooked, rare and tender like butter. The Farfalle Pasta Carbonara with peas and prociutto was as good as I make it, and even better! And the sauce of the Penne Vodka was fantastic! All of the other dishes that we had were wonderful and our guests are still talking about how delicious the food was! I have a very fussy family and they haven't stopped talking about how much they loved the Douglaston Manor! In addition, the wait staff were wonderful, and very accommodating! The room was beautiful, with such a warm and elegant atmosphere, we couldn't have asked for more! Thank you to Claudia and your amazing staff for the best party ever for my Mom! Lori C

eamed up a more perfect place for my wedding. Claudia one of the owners even personally helped with some of our wedding details, which meant so much that she took her own time to do so. My bridal attendant Lisa, omg I can not even say enough about her. She was the best part of my entire wedding, from helping me with everything and I do mean EVERYTHING to helping control little glitches that arose. My husband and I love Douglaston manor and everything about it, not only would we highly recommend it for other couples but we plan on spending our new years there as well as having other parties there!!

re all good. The staff works with you with what ever situation you may have and they are very attentive to your needs. The price is VERY affordable compared to other venues I shopped around with. I am surprised the price is so good considering the views, customer service, and service. (Knock on wood, price stay the same) I can go on and on about this place but I do not want to bore you with my fantastic experience. My banquet manager was Anthony such a chilled guy very nice and on a few occasions I was assisted by Carlos another fantastic guy. If your looking for a great place to WOW your guest at least you can do is call The Manor up and schedule a tour. I LOVE YOU ALLLLLLL -SAM :)

and responsive every step of the way. Highly recommended! Special thanks to Anthony, Michael, and Brooke at the Douglaston Manor.

The grounds are gorgeous, and it truly feels like you are in an old Spanish mansion. They were very accommodating, but there were a few bumps along the way. First, we went through 2 banquet managers before finally being set with the 3rd and final. Our first, whom we booked with retired. Great! Congratulations, but he should have told us when we signed the paperwork that he was planning on leaving in 5 months. Our second would have been great, but he unexpectedly had a family member get sick and had to leave the country. We finally got Michael and he was fabulous. My parents are very nervous people and he was patient and calm with them. Lisa was my bridal attendant. She was awesome- very attentive kept us on schedule and helped bustle my dress. Day of, was beautiful. But, there were some slip ups. First, we paid for the upgraded liquor package. The first drink my dad ordered he was told they "don't have that liquor". Umm...what? It was fixed but there were obviously communication issues. Second, we wanted the food for the cocktail hour set up inside, and have guests choose to sit inside or out. They start setting up the food outside. Again, it was fixed but there was obvious lack of communication... again. Lastly, my cake was dropped. I can honestly say that mistakes happen and this was just a fluke. But it still sucked. The top 2 tiers were destroyed. They managed to save the bottom tier. They set up a fake cake with my topper on it, and our guests were none the wiser. My florist who is a family friend pushed her way into the kitchen to get the topper and make the fake cake look presentable by adding flowers around it. If it wasn't for her it would have looked very plain. Later I found out they let my cocktail hour run about 45 minutes over, probably to compensate for the cake fiasco. I loved having a longer cocktail hour and it did not take away from the reception at all. Anyway, i'm really not a overly emotional bride so I really didn't care. I had cake to cut (the bottom tier) and there was enough cake for everyone. I definitely didn't let it ruin my night. The food was phenomenal. There was so. much. food. Amazing. Our guests did not stop raving about it. The grounds are gorgeous, although the manor itself could use a good power washing. Although there were some hiccups I am very happy with our experience and would truly recommend it .

. For example, the valet left before the reception ended so my guests had to go retrieve their own keys and cars.Thanks God it was a small wedding and I wasn't too crazy about the details because I felt a little left in the wind during the planning.

top notch, and the cost reasonable. We instantly knew that Douglaston was a step above the rest of the NYC venues we had visited. We wanted to have an outdoor ceremony on premises, and the outdoor ceremony space at Douglaston is beautiful. Fortunately, we had a sunny day, but Douglaston also provides an indoor "in case of rain" ceremony space at no extra cost. Banquet manager Anthony Calogero was particularly great to work with from the first visit through the wedding ceremony. He was attentive and helpful during meetings, and answered all emailed questions within a day. He genuinely cared for our event and made every effort to meet our requirements and special requests, such as scheduling an early arrival for first look photos, providing tours for a couple of our vendors, and last minute dinner seating updates. Our only negative feedback is that our phone number was distributed to all Douglaston's affiliated vendors, and several of those vendors proceeded to call daily for several months. In all, Douglaston was the best venue we could possibly have celebrated our wedding. Our guests commented that the space was breathtaking, the food was delicious, and the venue was classy. We would schedule another event here in a heartbeat.

ctually thought the food the night of the wedding was better than the day of our tasting. I booked my wedding over 2 years in advance, and just human nature, the longer the time, the higher the likelihood that something will go wrong. By the time I was ready to set the menu, they actually had a whole new menu, but they were willing to work with me and I was able to select some stuff that they no longer offered. They had also changed bakers since I had booked it, and I had wanted something a little out of the box for my wedding cake (I had a snow globe cake topper that was rather heavy and need built in support). So it was a lot of back and forth to see if the new baker was willing/able to do that for me, but again, in the end, the cake turned out WONDERFUL and was beyond delicious. The biggest thing that happened was another banquet manager wound up double booking my cocktail hour room so it wasn't available at the time my wedding was supposed to start. This was the most upsetting. They were able to give me a holding room for a half hour while the cocktail hour room was being cleared and then my reception was exte4nded a half-hour. It would up working fine, and gave us more time to take family portraits! Everything happens for a reason!! I went through 3 banquet managers while I was at Douglaston Manor, again, just because I booked so far in advance. The last guy that would up being my maitre'd the night of the wedding, Carlos, was AMAZING. He was so helpful, accommodating and organized. I could not have been happier. I made all my own centerpieces, and they set everything up for me perfectly. Their payment schedule was easy to work within and they were flexible. I thought that we got a GREAT value for the price we paid. We got married Thanksgiving weekend and they worked with us because we were such a large party (over 190). All said and done, I had a truly wonderful experience and would recommend Douglaston Manor. I'd certainly have another event there in the future!

rust with who had it. during the day i had my maitre'd giving a tour of the place, then when confronted after he denied it. my bridal attendent was nowhere to be found, never even asking if i needed help with my big princess dress. They told me there would be two bars, there was one. I gave them donation cards to lay out and they were all face down on the table? whats the point of that. I asked them to put my pictures I gave them out, they put them on one table. I had a memorial candle for my grandma who passed away only 4 weeks earlier and i had to remind them twice to light it before they actually did. when we were done with pictures at one point we could not find anyone to show us to the bridal suite. they kind of just left us hanging. the price was great if you were having a smaller party and the place is beautiful but its not worth the headache with the idiots who work there.

erything going and helped create a great day that flowed very nicely. Thomas was the biggest help. He answered all our questions whenever we had them. I would recommend this vendor for anyone who wants to get married. I will be using them in the future. Excellent!!!!

and each time the staff was friendly and accommodating answering all of our questions. The day of the service, food, and liquor were top notch. It is a unique venue because you can have your event both indoors and outdoors. I highly recommend this venue to any bride looking for a great wedding venue in Queens.

theme was a masquerade wedding and I needed a venue with an old rustic feel too it, which this place had. I also had a small head count and a tight budget. The place did work with me on my budget. The food was great and the drinks were strong. We got our money's worth. My bridal attendant, Lisa was fantastic. She made sure we were well taken care of. The only negative comment I have, is the manger John was a little lay back for my taste. My dear friend who all year long helped with my wedding was basically on him to make sure the directions I left with him were followed. In the end everything turned out the way vision was in my head. If you are looking for an affordable place, with good food, a place to take pictures inside or outside, with good service, this is the place for you.

side and fabulous! Thomas the manager was great and my bridal attendant Lisa was so helpful! it was a bit more than we anticipated in cost, although it was still reasonable. The food was average however otherwise it would be a perfect 5!