The Gramercy at Lakeside Manor

There are no words to describe how happy I was to have my wedding at the Gramercy. Victoria was always available to answer any questions I had. As a bride who planned the wedding myself 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.

There truly aren’t enough words or stars to describe this amazing place!!! Our wedding was 3 months ago and family/friends are still talking about The Gramercy. Victoria is literally 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.

My husband and I got married on October 29, 2023! From the moment we went in to tour The Gramercy we knew we had found our venue! Victoria and Pauline were amazing and welcoming from 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!!

The Gramercy was absolutely outstanding in everything they did. From start to finish an absolute 10! Out of all the vendors required for a successful wedding they had our full confidence 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!

I don’t even know where to begin. Victoria and her staff are spectacular. The food and service was delicious.

The perfect venue for my husband and I! The food was insanely delicious (and we are picky with wedding food) and our guests are still talking about the amount and variety of food that 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!

Choosing the gramercy for my wedding venue was the best choice I have made! Our guests will not stop talking about how beautiful it was, how delicious all of the food was and how much 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!

Our wedding was July 10, 2022 and was absolutely perfect. I’m still hearing about how amazing the food was & how beautiful the venue was. Dean & Pauline did not miss anything- they 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.

If i could rate higher than 5 stars I would!! Victoria and her team are true professionals! We had to postpone due to Covid and she was more than accommodating. Pauline is literally 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!

The dream team at The Gramercy is exceptional. From the second we walked into the venue to tour it we immediately knew there was something so special here. The whole planning process 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!

I would give 0 stars if possible. Unfortunately we did not have a good experience. My husband and I booked in the summer of 2018 for a June 2020 wedding. We unfortunately encountered 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?

I attended a wedding this past weekend at Gramercy and everything was amazing, including a staff member Joe who was PHENOMENAL! Went above and beyond and it definitely didn't go unnoticed.

I don’t know where to start. My husband and I toured a few venues in the beginning and felt unsure. The second we stepped into the gramercy of Jan 2020 we were welcomed by like 8 different 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!

We got married on 07.09.2021 at the Gramercy and needless to say it surpassed all of our expectations!!! The venue was GORGEOUS, the staff was OUTSTANDING and the planning was not 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!!

The Gramercy is a DREAM venue!! We knew this was going to be our venue from the moment we walked in, as it is stunning. We got married there last night, and the whole wedding process 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!!!

We had our wedding here and it was amazing!!! Victoria is the best and helped is through everything- even when we thought Covid was going to force us to cancel our event. The day went 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!

I highly recommend this venue, my husband and I got married almost 2 weeks ago here and it was amazing! It felt like a DREAM! Victoria and Dean were amazing, I had to postpone my wedding 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!

This IS the venue for your wedding !! I never once went to a wedding here before my own and the moment I walked into this venue I knew I had to have my wedding here. Then covid happen 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

The Gramercy is definitely an extraordinary, one of a kind venue. Every part of the Gramercy is absolutely stunning! My husband and I had our wedding here on 11/20/20. From the moment 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!

The Gramercy at lakeside manor is one of the BEST venues to book for your wedding or any event you are having. We had our wedding on November 8th and from day 1 when we went to tour 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 !

Had the wedding of my dreams at this venue! Dean was a pleasure to work with especially during the stressful times of planning during the pandemic. He always got back to me immediately 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.

Wonderful to work with, great food, friendly staff and a beautiful location. My only complaint is that their flowers outside were mums (we were married in late September - purchased 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.

My husband and I had our wedding this past weekend and I’m still lost for words. I fell in love with The Gramercy at lakeside manor and the ballroom after our first visit there and 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

AMAZING!! We can not say enough good things about The Gramercy! To start, it’s beautiful. From the cocktail hour space to the ballroom, the whole place is gorgeous. Dean was incredible 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)

The Gramercy exceeded our expectations! The place in general is breathtaking! It’s clean, sleek, romantic, and glamorous.The food was phenomenal and the staff is on the money. Our 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

Gorgeous venue, great food and the matre d was amazing!

I had my wedding there in October and it was everything I could of dreamed of and more! Pauline was so accommodating, she made my day flow so easy as she was always by my side. Victoria 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!

I can not say enough amazing things about The Gramercy, their entire team is phenomenal! I worked with Dean mainly and he’s so on top of everything! Super responsive and professional! 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!

I had my wedding August 23,2019. We had the best day. Everyone loved the cocktail hour and the food at the place. Vicky was great. She made herself available for whatever we needed. The venue was beautiful, affordable! Could not have picked a better place for the wedding !

Amazing staff! So attentive down to every detail. My guests raced about the cocktail hour food and the overall atmosphere. I had a few say it was the best wedding they’ve been to (they’ve gone to upscale weddings such as the park chateau). 10/10 recommend the Gramercy!

It is hard to put into words how amazing The Gramercy is! From the second my husband and I walked into the venue we could feel the love. We knew right then and there, this was where 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!

We had our wedding here! It was so beautiful, and the best night of our lives! The staff was all incredibly helpful from the beginning to the end. The service was amazing, and very 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!

I recently had my wedding here and it was AMAZING!!!!! It is so beautiful inside and the food was nothing but delicious. They give you so much food you don’t have room for all of it. 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!

I can’t say enough amazing things about this venue! The second me and my husband walked into the Gramercy, we knew this was the venue. From start to finish, Dean went above and beyond, 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!

My husband and I recently got married at the Gramercy. From the very start we knew we were in good hands. Dean and his team went above and beyond to make sure our special day was nothing 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!

When we walked into the venue for our first appointment, we looked at each other and both said this is it. thank goodness we did. Victoria was the best. No matter how many crazy emails 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.

We had our wedding on 9/15/2019 at the Gramercy and a week later we still can’t get over the awesome time we had. We literally felt like a king & queen for the night with Pauline catering 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!!

I don’t even know where to begin!! The Gramercy was OUT OF THIS WORLD.. from the food, to the staff, to the venue it’s self! Everything was amazing. The cocktail hour was unlike anything I have ever seen before! The amount of food was insane and everything was delicious... everyone always couldn’t get over how great their dinner was.. everyone was so happy with their meal! Now, let’s get to the staff at the gramercy.. we dealt with dean from the beginning and he made everything so easy! He was so amazing to deal with! Paulina was our right hand the day of the wedding.. she helped me with my dress, found me flip flops, almost made sure my husband and I had a drink in our hand and we had enough food! I would recommend The Gramercy to anyone that is getting married! We couldn’t have been happier and are so sad the day is over because it was that good!!!

I got married 9.07.2019 & this venue was EVERYTHING! From the moment we walked in to The Gramercy I knew it was our venue. After we met with Dean it was further confirmed. He is professional and prompt in responding to anything I needed. Pauline the bridal attendant somehow catered to myself (the bride) & both of our mothers! She made my night absolutely flawless & did more then I could ever ask. All of my guests raved about the food & service. The Gramercy was absolutely amazing & we couldn’t have chose a more PERFECT venue!

Stephen and I had our wedding here on August 11,2019. There’s not enough words to describe how satisfied we were with how everything turned out. The food was AMAZING from the cocktails hour to the main dish! Our guest till this day can not stop talking about how great the food was! I would like to give a special thank you to Dean and Pauline for dealing with us from the very beginning to the very end. I would recommend this venue to all couples and business for any event. I loved how the building was for us only and how attentive the employees and Dean himself was to us. They went above my standards and I hope to attend more weddings at this venue!

From the moment my fiancé and I laid eyes on the Gramercy at Lakeside Manor, we knew from the start this was OUR venue. Although we did not actually book right away, we found ourselves constantly comparing other venues that we visited to the Gramercy. Just to be clear, we visited over 15 venues. – Mostly all the other wedding venues had the typical “wedding factory” vibe. The ones that did not however had multiple weddings happening at the same time, and would not guarantee you that you will not into another bride on your special day. The Gramercy on the other hand was chic, modern, crisp, feel and gave off a “classy couple” energy. It was also refreshing to see that the Gramercy’s Manager Dean was aware of every detail that makes a wedding special and how to execute it. Dean helped our vision come to life. Speaking of Dean, I do not know where to begin. Maybe, I will start by saying he is simply amazing! Even BEFORE we booked, he was readily available and willing to provide direction to us within MINUTES of contact. Once we decided to go with the Gramercy, I felt like Dean became our personal assistant. He answered my numerous emails at 2 am. He never once got annoyed with my fiancé redundant questions. He sent me pics of decor ideas at my request, and gave us direction on executing our crazy ideas. He was doing all of this all while dealing with dozens of other couples that had upcoming weddings, but we never felt he was too busy. To top it all, he helped me CUSTOMIZE our wedding dinner menu- this is something that no other wedding venue would do without probably up-charging you for everything. Being that I am West Indian, it was important to us to incorporate cultural elements in our special day. Dean had the chef create traditional dishes that came out phenomenally. I had guests come to me during the wedding asking if we hired a private chef because they could not even fathom that a wedding venue could create these traditional Haitian dishes. Dean also helped us to specially order rum that is produced in Haiti, and it was major hit. One of the biggest attributes of the Gramercy besides the service is the fact they have ONE wedding at time. You feel so special because the place is completely yours for the entire day/evening. Pauline who I cannot thank enough was there from the beginning to the end, helping me in and out of my dress, getting something to eat/drink and the ability to just focus on having a good time. Overall, if I had to do it again, without a doubt, we would choose the Gramercy. It was everything and more and we cannot thank Dean and his team for having such a beautiful venue and being an incredible person.

Where do I even begin! Dean and his team are amazing! My wife and I had our wedding at the Gramercy August 2nd, 2019 and to this day we cannot stop talking or thinking about the wedding. We still have guests telling us about how much they loved the food and venue. There was enough food to feed the entire state of NJ! The only part we are sad about was leaving the venue. Dean and his team are truly amazing. They answered all of our guests and were there to guide me and my wife every step of the way.

We got married at the Gramercy on July 3, 2019 and could not have been happier with the experience! Dean was so easy to get a hold of no matter what day of week or time of day and so accommodating. Pauline was our bridal attendant the day of the wedding and was so attentive to not only me and my husband, but to our entire families. She knew where our family was seated and made sure they had a drink in their hand at all times. The food was so fresh and HOT when it got to all of our guests- we still hear about the food. The dessert was an amazing way to end the night. Overall, the food, service and experience with the Gramercy was more than we could have asked for!

Where do I begin?! I got married here June 21, 2019 and am so happy I found this venue. I knew I wanted something more modern and this place was exactlyyy the look I was going for. Not only was the venue beautiful, but everyone I dealt with (Victoria, Dean & Pauline) were amazing. Very genuine, real, down to earth people which for me is important. They weren't salesy or pushy and were extremely helpful throughout the entire process. The service was amazing and the food was next level... Cocktail hour was insane and so was the Venetian hour. My guests are still talking about the food! I put my trust in The Gramercy, and to say they exceeded my expectations would be an understatement. I cannot say enough great things about this place and the people that run it! :)

I instantly knew this was my wedding venue the minute I came across it. Upon walking in I was sold. We visited about 18 other venues just to make sure. Dean was so attentive and answered every single one of my questions and emails - and boy were there plenty. They let us control everything and customize food dishes which was soooo appreciated! Seriously, choose this place

My husband and I got married June 2019 at The Gramercy. Initially we fell in love with the ballroom, the modern, clean, elegant style fit right in with our wedding vision. The staff was incredible, to our booking with Vicki, sitting with Dean to finalize our menu and cocktail hour, to Pauline who was right by our side at every perfect moment on the wedding day without being overbearing. Now, the food.. It is always difficult choosing a venue without being able to taste the food. Rest assured you will not be disappointed. We continue to get incredible feedback not only on the amount of food offered during cocktail hour but also the quality. Dean was helpful and easy to work with when it came to customizing what we wanted. When they tell you the kitchen can do it, they can! If cocktail hour and main course were not enough, your guests will be surprised by the amazing display they have for the Venetian hour, from waffle station to milkshakes! At the end of the night, they will pack up all that is left over for you to take home! I hope to be invited as a guest!

My husband and I got married at the Gramercy on 7/13/19 and couldn’t be happier!! The first time we met with Dean we were instantly ready to get married at this beautiful venue! Dean answered all of our questions throughout the planning process and made sure the day went smoothly. Our bridal attendant, Pauline, was a rock star! She made sure we were taken care of all day long! We had our ceremony outside and it was beautiful! The food was amazing and our guest are still raving about it! There was so many choices at cocktail hour and everyone loved the dessert. We would highly recommend the Gramercy!!

On June 14th my wife Kim and I got married at The Gramercy. We could not have been happier with our experience at the venue. Everything from the food, the ceremony setup and cocktail hour was absolutely amazing. The staff there, especially Victoria and Pauline were unbelievably attentive the day of the ceremony and the months leading up to the big day. We looked at a lot of different places but we wanted The Gramercy from the start. We seriously could not have been happier with our decision. I HIGHLY recommend The Gramercy at Lakeside Manor for any event you need a beautiful venue for. If I could give them 100 stars I would!

One week ago, July 4th 2019, our daughter Megan was married. I am still receiving phone calls and messages from family and friends thanking me for, well, the common phrase is "the best wedding I've ever attended!!!" I would love to take the credit but all credit goes to Dean Kakounis, Victoria and their amazing staff! Cocktail hour was fabulous, the food delicious,and so many choices and the presentation was incredible! Watching my quests enter the ballroom and mouths hanging open at the beauty and the grandeur was one of my favorite memories of an unforgettable evening! The attentiveness of Pauline (the mother of the brides personal assistant!) and all the servers,waitstaff etc. was phenomenal!! One of my quests called to let me know that they asked for a certain little known beer, THEY went to the local liquor store and got it for him!!! Dinner was delicious and don't get me started on the Viennese Table!! Milkshakes, pastries, hot waffles with fresh fruit I could go on, and on! And every time I turned around there was Dean attending to my quests! Long story short go ahead and look at other venues or ....don't even waist your time because there is nothing out there that compares! (mother of 5 been to lots of weddings) Best part.....what I paid was half, YES half of what other places were charging!!!! Trust me, The Gramercy is a hidden GEM and you won't be disappointed!

Oh. My. Goodness. I just had my wedding there last night (7/4/19) and had to review Dean and his AMAZING staff ASAP! First, this is the most beautiful venue I’ve ever seen! Our guests were treated like kings and queens and have been non-stop raving about how amazing the food was! Dean went above and beyond to make sure my wedding was the most perfect night of my life! He worked on every detail with me until the very last second to ensure everything was exactly how I wanted it to be. I am just over the moon happy we chose The Gramercy as our venue! Thank you Dean and the incredible staff for such a beautiful reception!

the gramercy at lakeside manor in hazlet AMAZING! Had my own personal assistant and was treated like royalty! They took the most amazing care of my husband and I! The guests can’t stop raving about how good the food was and how beautiful the place is! It was truly magical! And it was very fairly priced for a summer wedding!

The Gramercy truly exceeded all of our expectations! From the moment we walked in and saw how glamorous the venue was we knew it was the venue for us! Dean coordinated EVERYTHING for us, (literally everything) and delivered EXCEPTIONAL customer service. He answered emails in less than 1 minute to the MANY questions I had. (I Don't think he sleeps! Lol) This helped me trust him knowing I could reach out whenever I needed to. No question was off limits with Dean! He made everything seamless and you can tell he loves what he does! We LOVED the food selection and that EVERYTHING was included in cocktail hour. (No picking 2 chafing dishes etc) You want it all? They have it all! The food seriously was out of this world! Pauline my bridal attendant was so attentive to detail and making sure not only myself but my family were well taken care of! She literally waited on us hand and foot (not kidding, she powdered my dancing feet) The bartenders were amazing and got those drinks out quick! Truly I want to have every event at The Gramercy! My guests said “this was seriously the best wedding I’ve ever been to!” It’s now a little over a month and people are still talking about it !! Thanks again for hosting the absolute best day of our lives! - Lindsay and James

Words can’t express how perfect The Gramercy is. We had our wedding on June 1, 2019 and it was the best day of our lives. All of our friends and family said it was the best wedding that they’ve ever been to and the staff made this possible. The food is a 12 on a scale of 1-10 with more options than you could ever imagine. The venue is stunning and Dean the owner is the best person you could ever deal with. This is the venue you need to have your wedding at, and we are so so so thankful we chose this place.

I can’t recommend The Gramercy enough! You should absolutely consider this venue if you want a modern, up to date, personalized wedding. Working with Dean made our planning that much easier and fun! From the start, we felt so comfortable knowing our day was going to go exactly as planned and we were fully taken care of. The staff is so attentive, flexible, and willing to do whatever it takes to make sure the Bride/Groom and their guests have everything they need and more. The ballroom is beautiful and the ceiling really ties together their elegant vibe. Our guests called and texted for days after the wedding raving about the cocktail hour, food stations, and venetian hour. No guest will go home hungry!

The venue is gorgeous, the food is outstanding, and the staff is professional, accommodating, and just awesome in general. From booking to the big day, we couldn’t have asked for a better experience, and we received so many compliments from our guests. Our wedding day was beyond amazing thanks to Dean and his team!

Man! What an experience!!! I had my wedding at the Gramercy on April 5th and I can’t even begin to describe the level of professionalism, customer service and care I received not only from Dean, but from the whole team there!!! I looked at many venues before deciding on the Gramercy and it came down to customer service. From the beginning, Dean, the Maitre D was friendly, caring, knowledgeable and also responsive. It didn’t matter what time of day I emailed him, he was always quick to reply! In addition to the level of care I received, Dean was also able to customize my wedding menu to incorporate dishes from both my Haitian culture and my husband’s Jamaican culture! Guests can’t stop raving about the food and the amazing dessert bar they experienced at our wedding! I will cherish my memories for years to come and I am so thankful the Gramercy helped me realize an unforgettable wedding day!!

If you are going to read any review, please make it this one. It is going to be very long, but informative and I hope it helps a couple or ten to make the right decision! My husband and I went to ONE place when we were looking for a venue to have our wedding, and that was The Gramercy. If you would have told me that we would walk into one venue and sign a contract that day, I would have told you that you were out of your mind. But that is exactly what happened. From the initial email communication with Dean I had a good feeling about The Gramercy. The pictures looked beautiful, the reviewes were great, but naturally I was still skeptical. All that changed the minute we walked through the doors the day of our meeting with Dean. This venue is stunning. Every inch of the place is meticulously clean, modern and elegant. Within 10 minutes of being there my husband and I gave each other "the look", we knew this was where we would get married. When I started planning our wedding, I had no idea what I was doing. I had all the apps on my phone that was suppose to make it "easy", but that just was not the case. I cannot say enough about how amazing Dean and his staff is at The Gramercy. Dean was there EVERY step of the way! Even if I emailed or called him about something not related to the venue, but related to the wedding in general, he had valueable insite and advice that helped so much in planning our big day. Dean is so down to earth and genuinely a great person, I honestly considered him a friend towards the end of the process. His parents are the sweetest and his brother is THE MAN behind the food at The Gramercy. People are STILL talking about the cocktail hour and the venetian hour of our wedding 6 months later! Our videographer actually captured the moment I saw our venetian hour in all its glory and man, I'll tell ya, it was epic. Truthfully, this venue could charge 3x the amount they do based off the quality of what they create. From working with my florist/event designer who had never worked with The Gramercy before, to the impeccable and delicious food that was served, everything was perfect. The week of the wedding my father was hospitalized and there was a chance he wouldn't be able to make it to the wedding. My stress level was at the highest it had been in all my life and the staff at The Gramercy was able to calm me down and help me see the big picture. Dean rolled with every ebb and flow (although I will admit there were very few. I was a very lackadaisical bride, which either made his life easier or harder. I'm not sure which!) with grace and guidance. And Pauline, the bridal attendant, that woman is a SAINT. There are no words to describe her, she is an angel on earth. She broke out baby powder and band-aids the second my feet started hurting (an hour BEFORE the ceremony), and I fully credit being able to walk down the isle to her quick thinking trick! My guests are still raving about her! We had everything at The Gramercy: ceremony, cocktail hour, reception and after party. Everything was perfect. People kept telling me that I would notice things that weren't perfect throughout the night and to not let it bother me, as nobody knew what it was "suppose" to be. That didn't happen! Everything was flawless. If you've read this far, I really hope you give The Gramercy a look and book it for your big day. You won't be disappointed! I am praying someone else I know gets married there so we can attend and get to experience the magic

We celebrated Our wedding on 3/16/19 and it was absolutely perfect ! Vicki and Dean were amazing to work with. Exceptional service from the staff, Pauline was absolutely amazing .Our wedding was perfect from start to end. thank you Gramercy !

Our wedding date on 12/29/18 could not have been more perfect thanks to Dean and his staff at The Gramercy! Our guests are still raving about the food and the service provided. As the bride, Dean was great to work with; we booked our venue a year and a half in advance and Dean was so responsive, flexible and made this such a stress free process. He answers emails INSTANTLY and always has the couple's best interest in mind. The last few days leading up to the wedding, I had so many last minute questions and everything was handled perfectly. From the decor, to the food, and the service - it does not get better than The Gramercy! Pauline the maitre d did not leave my side the entire night; my parents and in laws were so impressed with how attentive and friendly she was. People actually thought we already knew each other! She is such a positive, bubbly and professional person. We could not have asked for a more perfect wedding ceremony, cocktail hour (best cocktail hour with ALOT of options!) Reception and of course the best Viennese hour I've ever seen. All perfectly managed by Dean and his staff. Thank you for making our wedding date absolutely perfect <3

Our wedding was on 12/21/18 and it was more than I could have ever wished for. Dean and his team did an AMAZING job from the minute we booked until the last guest left the night of our wedding. I never felt stressed out during any of the planning, Dean was quick to answer emails and offer insight when questions arose. The day of the wedding Pauline went out of her way to make sure my husband and I, my parents and his parents had everything we needed without any of us asking. I highly recommend The Gramercy to anyone looking for a wedding venue!

My husband and I had hosted our wedding here on 12/28/18. We could not have dreamed of a better venue for our day! The amount of food you get for a seriously reasonable price beat out any other venue we saw. Our guests are still telling us how delicious it all was, especially the cocktail hour. The room was absolutely gorgeous. Dean was so professional and easy to work with. He answered all my questions and emails almost immediately. Pauline was our bridal attendant and she was a lifesaver! She not only took care of us but our parents’ tables as well. I HIGHLY recommend the Gramercy for any occasion!

Let's just start with the most important part: I would without hesitation recommend The Gramercy to friends, family, curious folks for any event. We got married at The Gramercy this past New Years' Eve (12/31/18), and while I thought it would be amazing day, The Gramercy really exceeded my expectations. We got engaged Christmas Eve 2017. At the time, we were living in California, but knew we wanted to get married in NJ, so we had about two weeks to pick a venue. My mom suggested The Gramercy because ~25 years, she had my brother's baptism at The Lakeside Manor and remembered it being a good experience. She said they had renovated, but it was still the same people, so we checked it out. The Gramercy was the first and last place we looked. We were so impressed with the hall, Dean, and the incredible amount of detail that The Gramercy handled for a pretty reasonable price. They were pretty booked up (so get in early), but we managed to snag New Years' Eve 2018. Over the course of the year, planning from California, Dean was great at answering questions quickly. I'm a worrier, but he put my mind at ease. The day of, things could not have been more perfect. Everything inside the hall looked beautiful from the way they laid out the escort cards to the votives they added for ambiance to the lighting. The food was amazing. So many people told us the food at cocktail hour was fantastic. I had TWO tough critics say the calamari was the best they ever had. Throughout the night the staff kept everyone organized. The service was impeccable. Everyone was quick to bring out orders/drinks, and they were all super friendly. I especially appreciate that since I know we pulled them away from their friends and families on a holiday to be there. I also have to mention Pauline, who was our bridal attendant and then some. She was AMAZING! She helped keep the bridal party moving during pictures, she made sure we ate during cocktail hour, she bustled my super complicated 30-ribbon bustle, she helped us organize the introductions, and she did an incredible job during the reception making sure our families and ourselves were served in a timely manner. She also made sure neither my husband nor myself nor the important members of our family ever went without anything. I was literally standing on the dance floor with a not quite empty glass, and she would swoop in with a fresh full one without ever asking. I got to experience my wedding, not just be rushed through it, and that is very much thanks to her. Everyone has been raving about her incredible service for four days now. She is just a true gem. Overall, it was an 11/10 experience. I'm currently trying to come up with excuses to have another party there ;)

Just had my wedding 12-22-18 and the phone is ringing off the hook with how incredible the food tasted and how it was presented so pretty and elegant in every way a bride would hope for. Special thanks to head chef Niko your the man and so is your spectacular milkshakes! let me just go on and say how Amazing the staff is ,they left no stone unturned it was more than the expectation is was above and beyond! Thank you to Paulina who acted like I was her own daughter and gave me comfort and ease when I needed it even when someone ripped my dress she was on hands and knees attentive there are no words or dollar amount to thank her or the whole team that put this together like dean who also took a bunch of ideas and made my whole vision and dream come true. Endless thanks 🙏 This is an exquisite banquet hall if I could rate them a 100 I would. This is no ordinary experience this is the world class, the white glove type of experience when having any party here. My family has shared many memories and special occasions with your hall but this was out of the ball park. I think they truly out done themselves with all the new revisions lately. It was perfect than, and it’s even more phenomenal now. 10’s across the board !!! We can’t tell you how much we appreciate all that you have done!

We worked with Dean at the gramercy for our wedding on 10/27/2018 and I can not express enough how amazing him, the staff and the venue was! From the minute we met he was nothing but accommodating, patient and fun! He made all of our wedding dreams possible. The food, as they promised, was outstanding. One of my favorite parts about the gramercy (besides the food and decor) is that it is family owned. It gives it such a special touch and you can tell how each person takes pride in their role. We still have people telling us how in awe they were at cocktail hour and the Venetian hour! My bridal attendant was not only an amazing asset and help to me but to all of our immediate family members. We can not thank the gramercy and the staff for such an amazing night to remember!

I had my wedding here at the Gramercy on 11/10/18 and it was amazing! It was the first venue we looked at, and the best one by far. It’s a one wedding at a time place which is amazing because you get the full attention. Once we sat down with Dean we knew right away this was the place for us- as Dean says you want a party, you want fun. And they make sure it happens. Dean and Victoria went above and beyond to accommodate all of our request. They were extremely helpful, professional and so personable and that’s what sets them apart from the rest. Any questions we had were answered almost immediately. They made everything so easy! Our guest are still complimenting us on everything, from how neat/clean/ and modern the venue itself is and to how amazing the cocktail hour was. All the food was DELICIOUS, and so many options! The mashed potato bar was a huge hit. Pauline our bridal attendant was so sweet and she made sure the night flowed seamlessly and with ease. She made sure we had everything we needed. She made sure we never had an empty drink in hand and plenty to eat. She was with us all night long, as well as tending to our parents. We had an AMAZING wedding thanks to everyone at the Gramercy.

My wedding was November 23, 2018. The Gramercy was the first venue we looked at and from the minute we walked in for a tour, my now husband and I knew this was the place for our reception. Dean and his staff were amazing to work with. He helped to make the planning process stress free. The staff at the reception were just as wonderful to deal with. The food and ambiance were phenomenal and the attention to detail was fantastic. Everything about our reception was PERFECT and we really could not have asked for anything more! If I could give this place 10 stars I would. We would HIGHLY recommend!