The Gramercy at Lakeside Manor

otographer couldn’t get! She alone would get a 5 star review from us! Our main issue was we told them no nuts could be at the wedding, since my now husband has a severe nut allergy. They got their regular dessert spread from their dessert vendor, which had nuts on cakes and Reese’s out for the sundae station. We were very lucky he did not go near the dessert tables and nothing happened to him on our wedding night!

o question was off limits with her. Victoria also made sure that we had everything exactly how we wanted it to be and was flexible if there was anything that we wanted to change. Our guests continue to rave about the food to this day— specifically the cocktail hour variety/presentation as well as the Venetian hour. Many have said that they’ve never seen anything like it before. And to be honest, we didn’t add on any of the extras— it simply wasn’t necessary! We also had a wonderful experience with Pauline, I believe she’s the maitre d’ AKA your right hand (wo)man. Pauline was on point! She was on top of us and always made sure we were fed and that we had a drink. Because of Pauline, we were able to completely enjoy our night and let loose. Pauline even helped with bustling my gown and assisted me with my dress many times throughout the night. We would also like to shout out Shannon, who was with us from the start during our first tour of the venue. We would highly recommend the Gramercy to anybody. This team is the best and the venue truly has everything you need. We are so happy we chose this venue and would choose them again in a heartbeat!

$7000 deposit from us. When COVID hit, the venue was not able to hold weddings. I understand that it was neither of our faults and the date of our wedding on our contract was not able to take place. The Gramercy had offered us different dates but they did not work for us and one was on a Jewish holiday. At this point, we wanted our deposit back but they refused to refund us. Not even half! Fast forward a few years later, my husband and I now have two children. I asked the Gramercy if I can use the deposit to hold a small birthday party for our son during the day. They told me I would have to match the contract that we signed! So that meant 130 guests, open bar, cocktail hour, wedding cake, etc.. So in other words, we would need to have a wedding instead of a 2 year old’s birthday party. The Gramercy at Lakeside Manor are unethical. They weren’t able to hold up their end of the contract so why should I be penalized? At least give us $3500 back. I would not recommend this venue because of how they handled this situation.

as with us every step of the way. She made me feel so comfortable knowing she was handling my vendors coming in and setting up that I was able to relax and enjoy the day. I cannot praise her enough for making our wedding so special, our other vendors even love working with Victoria. We had the pleasure of meeting Dean a few weeks before the wedding and he was so incredible, even going as far as being there the day of the wedding. The length that they go to make sure everything is running smoothly and that we were happy is amazing. We have not stopped hearing the praise of the service and great food at the Gramercy from our guests, absolutely top notch! Would highly, highly recommend booking your wedding at the Gramercy. You cannot go wrong and this dream team will make it happen!

yself this was so helpful. She was so responsive by email or phone. She helped make my vision come true. Pauline was my attendant and she was AMAZING everyone noticed how amazing she was. She made sure my husband and I had a drink in our hand at all time. Pauline made sure we were able to eat and enjoy our day. She even held my dress when my bridesmaid's were at cocktail hour. Pauline took pictures of our first look on her phone and went inside and showed my family so they could see. We live about an hour and a half from the Gramercy and everyone asked why we were going up to North Jersey. Once the guest were there all of their questions were answered. All of my guests had so much to say about the amazing food and helpfulness of the staff. Victoria and the team set everything up for us and cleaned everything and had it ready for us the next day. I have already started to recommend them to other friends who have gotten engaged. 10000000/10 would recommend.

ly the best! She was with us every step up the way and made the entire process absolutely seamless. She treated us like family!! Pauline, the bridal attendant, absolutely killed it!!! She was there the entire time making sure we were ok and even help with our 6 month old. Everything was absolutely perfect from the moment we booked our wedding until the minute it ended, which we now wish we extended it! The food is FANTASTIC!!!! From cocktail hour to the dinner to the HUGE milk shakes and awesome wedding cake. Just amazing. I HIGHLY recommend The Gramercy for your wedding or literally any other excuse for a party.

om the moment we walked in. Then we had our food tasting and everything was spectacular! Then comes the day of our wedding! I had ZERO STRESS that day! Victoria, Pauline and the crew took care of everything from start to finish. Unfortunately we had planned for our ceremony to be outside but it did rain and Victoria arranged the inside for the ceremony so perfectly. I had no plans for the ceremony to be inside but I had no fear because Victoria and her team were there! I truly felt like a princess that day and it was so magical. Pauline kept my husband and I fed and we always without a doubt had a new drink in our hands! Our wedding day was the most amazing day of our lives and we have to thank Victoria, Pauline, Niko, and the whole crew for this!! We wouldn't have wanted our wedding anywhere else. Not to mention our guests are still RAVING about cocktail hour and dinner. How everything was so perfect and amazing!!

idence from the start. Victoria and Pauline are absolutely top notch. They were there for our every question and need leading up to and of course during the day of. The food was outstanding, the desert was beyond impressive and the service impeccable. The venue itself is stunning and I would recommend this venue for anyone's wedding. Couldn't be happier with the way it all went. Thank you so much!

hat we had at cocktail hour and dessert! Victoria was incredible leading up to the event- always positive, smiling, and answering my billions of questions quickly and easily to put my mind at ease! She is super flexible and accommodating. Pauline guaranteed that my husband and I were fed and comfortable all night! We are so grateful we stumbled upon this venue- it’s beautiful, accommodating, and the offerings are amazing! I’m ready to have another party here!

uch fun they had there! The staff there goes above and beyond and then some. The two people who were there for us the most and really made us feel special were Victoria the lead event coordinator and Pauline the bridal attendant. Victoria was able to answer all my dumb questions at any hour and made sure everything and everyone was organized so that the day went perfectly. Pauline was not only my attendant who made sure I looked great, felt great and helped me with anything, but she also helped both head tables of our immediate family and made sure everyone had a drink in their hand at all times! I cannot say enough good things about this venue and I wish I could go there again as a guest to experience it all again!

made sure every second was seamless. From the day we booked, Dean was available by text or call for anything and everything. There wasn’t a question that wasn’t answered within minutes, which alleviated a lot of wedding-planning stress. We were able to drop all of our things off the week before our wedding, if there wasn’t anyone at the venue when you needed Dean would make sure someone would get there for you. The day of our wedding was incredible. Our Bridal attendant, Pauline, was an angel. From being sure my train was perfect as I walked down the aisle to making sure we stayed hydrated & fed- there was nothing Pauline didn’t do. She is the “superwoman” of the Gramercy. I wish I could recognize her for all she did- but I would be writing too long! A beautiful venue, accommodating staff, outstanding chef, and a team who loves what they do- The Gramercy at Lakeside Manor exceeded all our high expectations.

y a ninja on skates and treats you like your her own family. The food was amazing, venue is beautiful, and my guests are still raving about it!

ss was a breez. We were one of the unlucky couples that had to postpone and Victoria and team were so understanding. The venue gives off a nyc glam vibe and is so so stunning. If you want a flawless and gorgeous wedding that your guests will rave about for years you need to book here!

ed the COVID pandemic wedding dilemma. There is no pandemic clause of the contract so the venue got away with stealing our $7000 deposit. We made 2 payments of $3500 to hold our date and got NO WEDDING. When in correspondence with Dean and the rest of the staff, they cancelled our June 20th 2020 wedding due to the lock down. Which we understood. So we took them up on their next best date of August 28th 2020. EVERY OTHER VENUE IN NJ was hosting outdoor dining options with limited guests (around 50) which we wanted to do and we were told that "The gramercy is not offering outdoor dining". We have been engaged for over 2 years at this point and did not want to wait any longer to be married. Thank God because I had gotten pregnant shortly after. It is such a disgrace to not even offer half of our deposit back. I would be happy if they said " take $3500 and I'll take $3500" because i understand it's a business but every single vendor and venue I spoke to were completely shocked that they would not save face and keep a good relationship. Offering us a 2021 wedding was not an option being that every other venue offered us outdoor dining and within only 2 weeks before the re scheduled date, they cancelled on us yet again. So we were thankfully able to get married at Doolans Shore Club in Spring Lake who offered us the wedding of a lifetime for our Covid approved 50 guests per the state. I wish someone would reach out to make things right but they walked away with our $7000 and we got absolutley not a crumb in return. Nothing. Please do not sign a contact without looking to see how they handle pandemic situations. I wish I would have known in 2018 but who would have thought?

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ifferent staff members. We felt right at home. We weren’t just dollar signs to them. We loved the atmosphere, how modern the hall is, and just how we were treated. I’m a very type A person & dean had my questions answered before I could even ask them lol. He was so responsive, genuine, and thorough every step of the way. Throughout the pandemic he kept tabs on us and reassured us everything that everything would be perfect - and it was! 2 weeks leading up to the wedding, dean and I were talking almost every day! All the little last minute details, the worries, the timing - he answered us within minutes. Victoria was such a pleasure to work with, although we only worked with her for a short while. She was so communicative and warm towards us. Polina, our maitre’d was an angel! She helped bustle my dress, was at our side from the second we stepped off our party bus until we got back on it, made sure my husband and I ate, and that we had some alone time. She even boxed extra food for us at the end of the night too…. Always made sure we were ok! I literally have not one single bad thing to say about our reception. The food and drinks were impeccable. I promise you won’t be disappointed if you book with the gramercy!

stressful at all! I walked into the Gramercy and immediately fell in love with the decor, the lightening, the chandelier and the staff. We worked closely with Dean and I cannot thank him enough for making our day as beautiful as it was. After talking with our guests they couldn’t stop raving over our hall!! Food was phenomenal!!! I cannot say enough words about our experience at the Gramercy. It will definitely not be our last party there!!

ss with them was nothing short of AMAZING. The team there is the best! Dean really made sure that we got the wedding we always dreamed of. He was so responsive with all of my emails (literally gives the fastest responses ever), which was so helpful took off the stress when knowing we could count on him for anything! We had to postpone our wedding a year due to covid, and he made sure we still got the exact wedding we had envisioned. Pauline is a godsend who was there not only myself and my husband the whole night, but also our families. The food is amazing, and all of our guests raved about the cocktail hour all night. HIGHLY recommend the Gramercy!!!

ent perfect- Paulina was an ANGEL!! She forced my husband and I to sit and eat dinner the night of our wedding hahhh!!! I love this hall so much- a big thing for me in cleanliness and let me tell you this hall is SPOTLESS!!!! There were a few times I went in and Dean had a team re painting or cleaning the carpets- definitely made my husband and I feel more comfortable being that this was our first large party since COVID. Thank you soo much for making our day so special!

edding last year and they were so good with changing the dates for me. No problem at all! Thank you again for everything! The guests can’t stop talking about the details and food at this place!! My husband and I enjoyed every single minute of it, the assistant we had was so attentive with myself and our parents! I seriously appreciate everything you guys did for us! We didn’t miss out on anything!

pen and we had to push our big day ... this staff especially Dean are incredible. They stop the world for you and get back instantly with any single question. I am going to miss them! We had the best day of our lives , all of our guests can’t stop talking about the venues beauty & incredible food!!!! No question I would do another thousand weddings here , they go beyond all expectations! Ugh I just love this place so much ! The Molina’s xoxox

ment we stepped foot inside the Gramercy for our first tour to the moment we left at the end of our wedding, the entire staff at the Gramercy was always so welcoming, professional, friendly, and simply amazing to work with. Dean is by far the best and goes above and beyond to ensure you have every and anything your heart desires for your special day. We had our wedding pretty much fully planned for 11/20/20 before the pandemic hit, so the months leading up to our planned wedding date was stressful to say the least. Dean was in constant communication with us, keeping us updated on the latest rules and answering any questions we had. I heard some horror stories regarding the lack of communication from other venues in the tri-state area so we felt truly blessed to be able to work with someone like Dean! On the day of our wedding everything went smoothly; everyone at the Gramercy (especially the bridal attendant Pauline) really do go above and beyond to make sure you don’t have to worry about a thing. On top of the amazing staff, the food was out of this world! Our guests still talk about how amazing the food was and by far the best they have ever had at a wedding. I knew the dessert set-up was going to be something special, but special is an understatement. They had EVERYTHING you could imagine from specialty milkshakes, cheesecakes, regular cakes, italian pastries, sundae bar, espresso bar - you name it! I can’t say enough about this place. If you are looking for a magical, personalized wedding experience with some pretty amazing people to work with while planning - I highly recommend the Gramercy. We definitely plan on having all of our future events here!

r the venue and book our date Dean was so kind and so professional. We planned a wedding through a pandemic and no matter what Dean and his team exceeded all of our expectations !!! My bridal attendant Pauline was the sweetest kindest person ever ! She stayed by my side through the entire night and helped me out with EVERYTHING I wanted and needed. People always say “the bride and groom don’t get to eat” well having our wedding at the Gramercy my husband and I got to eat with no rush at all and enjoyed everything. Speaking of food till this day our guests cannot stop talking about how amazinggggggggg the food was during cocktail hour, dinner AND dessert. We wish we can go back and attend someone’s wedding there so we can have those milkshakes again ! The bridal room is so cozy and roomy for you and your bridal party, the incredible beautiful modern theme and decoration throughout the entire venue inside and outside and the main attraction is the draped ceiling in the main room. Its sooo classy and elegant but still modern and just looks so pretty in photos !! To Dean and the team at the Gramercy THANK YOU for having our wedding day run so smoothly and thank you for making all of our guests feel comfortable and Covid safe !

tely with any questions I had. Dean provided top notch customer service. The atmosphere of this venue is beautiful very classy and elegant. The Christmas tree in the hallway was gorgeous and many of my guests took beautiful pictures here. The food was great and guests were raving about the cocktail hour. The milkshakes at the Viennese hour were delicious. Beautiful ballroom with plenty of space for dancing and nice size bar for guests to hang at. This is a beautiful reception hall to have a wedding. Highly recommend.

d early for the fall) and they were not bloomed so there was no color in our photos. Other than that it was such a beautiful place.

knew that was where I wanted to have my wedding. I am from New York and looked at over 20 venues and nothing hit the mark. From the first moment of contact to our wedding day, I had no problems at all. Dean was the best! He answered all of our questions/emails promptly and kept us up to date on all of our wedding planning. The hall is absolutely stunning and is so different from any other venue and very modern. The venue takes your breath away even before decorations. The food was amazing. The venue works with Palermo’s bakery which I highly recommend! Our maitre'd and bridal attendant Pauline was by my side the entire night making sure we had everything we need. Thank you everyone at the Gramercy! - Brigette & Boris

dible to work with. He always quickly answered every email and question we had. He made the day run so smooth! Pauline was also amazing. She took care of both of us and our families all night. There was not one thing we needed that she wasn’t already there with. Everyone there truly made our day perfect!!! The cocktail hour food was one of the biggest selections we’ve seen at a wedding. From sushi to a taco bar, they had it all! The dinners were also amazing, we still have guests telling us how good the food was! Dessert was one of the best parts too. Not only was there a huge variety, but the specialty milkshakes were the coolest things!!! If we could get married here again, we would! BOOK IT!!! (And invite us please)

guests said they would never forget cocktail hour and the Viennese hour. I have never seen more food that was not only plentiful but delicious! They did everything they said they would do and more. Dean was there no matter what hour answering questions and making sure we were at ease. Victoria made us feel comfortable with all the little details added to our room and Paulina was my side kick the whole night! Anything and everything we need she was on it! Everything was delivered as they presented it. Thank you for being a HUGE part of making our day PERFECT! Kristina and Daniel Wellner <3 12.7.19

toria was extremely helpful whenever we had questions about the venue or wanted to come see it. She was very quick to getting back to us! The food was excellent! The venue is stunning. I would recommend this venue to anyone!

al! Pauline is an absolute doll! She treats you and your guests as if they are royalty! Vicki is also such a sweetheart! Set our our decor just as we had envisioned it. My guests can’t stop raving about how it the best wedding they have ever been to! Thank you all again!! Love, Danielle, Howard and Yoda!

. The venue was beautiful, affordable! Could not have picked a better place for the wedding !

they’ve gone to upscale weddings such as the park chateau). 10/10 recommend the Gramercy!

e we were going to get married. Sophia greeted us with open arms, and assured us that whatever we wanted they could make happen. From that moment on we knew we were in great hands. We felt like their family. The day of our wedding, the best day of our lives and the day that you want to turn out perfect for you, your family and friends was just that for us. It was PERFECT! Our family and friends will not stop raving about the cocktail hour. The food was excellent! The staff was amazing! Paulina was INCREDIBLE, she was right by our side through it all. She remembered every detail we shared with her. I don’t know what we would have done without her. She put us at ease and made us truly soak in every moment of our day. We could not have asked for a better day, it was beyond our wildest dreams. Thank you, Sophia, Dean, Paulina and everyone at The Gramercy for making our dreams come true!

accommodating. They ran the whole event flawlessly. The food was delicious (yes as the bride I actually ate! And my husband had time to finish his whole steak lol), our guests are still raving that it was the best food they had at a wedding, and that it was so much fun, which is all we could have hoped for. Thank you to all the staff! Especially Dean, Paulina, and Sophia!

t. They made sure that me and my husband were always happy and taken care of. Pauline was the best she made sure that I always had a drink in my hand and food near me. She was very attentive to mine and my husbands needs. She is the best! I highly recommend having a wedding here its worth every penny! And dean was really cool. He was very easy to work with and talk to. Such a great guy!

ond, answering all our questions, making sure we had everything we wanted. He was very upfront and honest with us and willing to work with whatever ideas we had. The food is amazing! Everyone was raving about dinner, about how much food was served at cocktail hour and how delicious it was! And the desserts, So many pastries and cakes to pick from! We still have people talking about it and it’s been over a month! And Pauline!! She is an angel! She helped me every step of the way for the night, always making sure I was Okay, getting me a drink, telling me what’s next. My parents and in-laws loved her too! She was absolutely fantastic! If you’re looking for a modern, chic and fun venue, this is it! I cant wait to host another event there!

othing short of magical. The property is beautiful, the food is out of this world (not just saying that, our guests are STILL talking about it) and the staff was friendly and attentive. Pauline made sure to take special care of Michael and I. I thought she was literally with us every step of the way until I had talked to my parents, in-laws and grandparents who said she was also assisting them all night (talk about super woman). Dean helped Michael and I throughout the whole wedding planning process and he always responded to any questions/concerns right away. He definitely helped calm my nerves, and boy was I nervous. All in all, I just wanted to thank Dean, Pauline and the staff at Gramercy for the exceptional service while hosting the best party of our lives. We love you all!

ails full of questions/requests I had, she always promptly answered. It was such a pleasure to work with her. The day of the wedding we had Pauline by our side and she is absolutely spectacular. I couldn't have imagined a better venue and staff anywhere else. they made our day, a night to remember for us and all our guests. thank you so much.

atering to absolutely everything we needed. My guests felt attended to as well which was a major thing for us. Victoria and Dean made sure everything was perfect from the favors on our tables, to lighting, making sure everyone was happy. I Need to go back to Pauline for a second and list just some amazing things she did — 1, my feet were KILLING me all night & my shoes were getting caught on my dress well for my first dance she taped them up & poured baby powder all over my feet it was amazing I felt like I was walking on clouds. 2, We have a 2 & half year old daughter who doesn’t like anyone new well I was surprised all night she wouldn’t stop laughing with Pauline it melted my heart. 3, I ALWAYS had a drink in my hand & she definitely made sure I ate something. I’m just gonna end here with The Gramercy has gave me and my husband memories that will last us a life time, thank you guys so much!!