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flew the Marine Corps flag outside for us. The food was incredible, the service was perfect my matre' d was so attentive and I was so greatful for that! I don't think I could compliment this venue enough! I will forever use this place for future events, big and small!

nds and building are beautiful! Perfect for unique wedding day photographs! Food is simply amazing! everything is so delicious.

nted but the staff made the inside chapel so nice and comfortable for all our guest that i forgot about the rain. Dominic was so on point with everything single detail for the ceremony & reception that i wish he could have been my wedding planner for everything LOL. If you want the experience you deserve without going into major debt afterwords then speak to Dominic at The Bethwood in Totowa NJ......... you'll feel the magic as soon as you drive up to it. A++++++ from "The De La Rosas" married 9/13/2014 (125 guest)

ails. I want to hold any and all kind of ceremonies at this establishment in the future. Our maître D, Andy, was outstanding! Andy was all smiles and organization and he made sure that I was happy at all times. My youngest daughter was my little flower girl and she was starting to get tired and cranky so Andy open up the bridal suite room for her so she can rest on the couch and always checked on her to make she was comfortable. My husband, Carl and I received so many compliments about how delicious the food was and I told them go to the Sunday Brunch because you can never get enough. If you live in the North Jersey area than please consider the Bethwood because the treat you like family from the beginning to the end.They have an outdoor gardens, an indoor chapel with glass walls to bring the outdoors in. Beautiful rooms that can accommodate whatever size and budget. You will not be disappointed!

o professionally. I highly recommend them for any parties as well as the brunch it was super yummy.

s he saw my drink was empty and brought me over a new one. He was amazing! They are so organized and kept everything on schedule (like cake cutting, bouquet toss, etc). Also, the place was set up beautifully. It is a great value. You get the wedding cake and an ice sculpture all included in the great price. It is truly an amazing wedding venue. Then rooms are set up so nicely and the outside garden is a great place for wedding photos. I highly recommend the Bethwood to everyone!

the arrangements were so creative that everybody are talking about and loved it. Above all, we would like to extend our gratitude to Mr. Steven Goodman and the rest of the Bethwood staff, they are the main reason why Bethwood is still in business for such a long period of time. Mr. Goodman made it so easy and worry-free for me and my husband that he made sure that everything are well taken cared of. Their passion and great service drives to excellence. Overall, it was an outstanding wedding night and definitely above and beyond our expectation... Thank you so much, Mr. & Mrs. Christian Misa Wedding Date: 11th-Oct-2014

ent above & beyond to accommodate every detail we requested. Pretty much everything we asked about was met with "not a problem" or "I'll figure it out." And very importantly, he responded to calls & emails within 1-2 days, if not hours. At our wedding we didn't have to worry about remembering anything, he guided us & the bridal party every step of the way. And at the reception he even took us over to the buffet & put food on the plates for us! The food was amazing. They accommodated so many food requests to allow us to have a half vegetarian wedding. The staff set up all the tables for us & we had a lot of stuff! After the wedding was over they packed up all our stuff! And let us pick up every thing I'm the morning. We truly didn't have to worry about anything at our wedding. And it was really affordable as well! Everyone had a great time. My only negative review would be that the cake didn't hold up very well and some flowers were falling off by cutting time. All of the wait staff was very friendly & helpful. We loved every minute of working with and celebrating at the bethwood!!!

appointment, the one lady at the office was able to get us to talk to a very kind man named Steve Goodman. Steve was extremely nice, he showed us the facilities, he gave us different options and explained pricing in detail (not to mention that he was very funny) . Other people worth mentioning due to their kindness and professionalism are Jason and Carlos who were there to make our ceremony and reception truly unforgettable. I also like to mention that the pricing was very reasonable considering everything that it included (cake, food, beverages, ice sculpture, chair bows, free night at a local hotel and much more). In conclusion, we fell in love with the Bethwood not only because of the extremely kind staff, beautiful facilities and the reasonable pricing but also because they truly made us feel like king and queen for a night. My husband and i absolutely made the best decision by booking our wedding at the Bethwood.

us on getting everything ready and being extremely helpful during the wedding day. So carefully organized throughout the evening, timeline was followed precisely. This review can go on forever about how great that place is...it truly is amazing and my husband and I would definitely recommend it to anyone! Thank you so much The Bethwood and Jason specifically!

beyond exceptional and I could not have asked for a more Beautiful Wonderful Perfect wedding. Thank you for everything and making my wedding truly a fairytale ♥ Steve Goodman was the absolute BEST to work with; he was literally my life saver and helped me keep my (and my now husbands) sanity. If it wasn’t for him I would have gone completely out of my mind, but he made sure EVERY little detail was exactly what I wanted and he got back to me always within 24 hours if not sooner. But I can’t end without saying that the whole entire staff was also absolutely phenomenal! I would recommend everyone there for ANY event!!!!

s a major contributor to the success of my wedding - I would not have changed a thing. I bombarded Jason with emails and calls and he answered every single question I had, gave me great advice and brought up important aspects I hadn't thought of and would have completely overlooked. Everything about the Bethwood is amazing and wonderful - each room is elegant, tastefully decorated and extremely well maintained - they only additional decoration I brought were my centerpieces, which was not only convenient but also economical; the rooms vary in size making the Bethwood perfect for ANY size and type of event; they have an abundance of private suites, each in a different style to accommodate anyone's and everyone's style preference; the staff are extremely helpful, responsive and friendly - the Bethwood really has cultivated an outstanding group of people - throughout my wedding they attended to every guest with such extreme promptness I received at least 10 comments on how great they were throughout the night; the food is DELICIOUS - any doubts or questions can be easily answered/resolved by attending one of their Sunday brunches that will blow you away. My sister-in-law had her wedding at the Bethwood and it was just as perfect - so their excellent is not a fluke but the standard. I have and will always recommend the Bethwood to anyone looking to host an event at a venue that does EVERYTHING well and exceeds even the highest expectations!

he way they set it up was just how I wanted it. The only downside was that I requested a specific liquor a week before because I had open bar and knew most of my guests drank that and was told by the maître d that it would be ordered and taken care of. Turns out for 140 guests there were 2 bottles and the bar ran out after 2 hrs. So the guests were pretty bummed out about it. Also instead of place cards I gave a seating chart in which the maître d was suppose to seat the guests yet I was told by numerous guests including my mother and father that the staff nor maître d knew where anyone was suppose to sit so I was disappointed in that because the seating chart in alphabetical order which they requested took me so long to do yet it wasn't followed so it was almost like a waste of time. Other then those 2 things. My husband and I were happy with everything and even happier that the wedding is finally over. Now on to married life!

work with us. We met with him at least once or twice every month up until our wedding month, when we probably talked with him every other day. He was extremely patient and did everything he could to get what we wanted. My bridesmaids and I arrived at The Bethwood at 10AM to get ready. The Bethwood has several rooms available for the wedding party to get ready in. We took one of the rooms on the top floor so there wouldn't be any chance of my husband and me seeing each other before the ceremony (we went very traditional). We had the room to ourselves all day and it was perfect for getting ready. We had plenty of room to get hair and makeup done, get dressed, eat (we brought sandwiches) and drink mimosas. The photographer was also able to get some great images in there because of the stained glass windows. The only way I could get my husband to agree to an outdoor wedding was to find a place where we could have a backup plan for an indoor wedding. The Bethwood gave us exactly that - they blocked off both the beautiful outdoor garden and the indoor chapel for us. On my wedding day, it rained off and on all day. About 15 minutes before our wedding was suppose to take place, they strongly encouraged me to move indoors. When I saw the rain pick up again, I decided they were absolutely right. I was a little disappointed that we couldn't use the garden (it is really gorgeous), but I couldn't be happier with how everything turned out. Once everyone was inside the chapel and our flowers were in place and the music was playing, the chapel was better than perfect. The chapel doesn't look like much when there's no one in there, but once it fills up and the sun comes through the stained glass, it is a wonderful place to get married. After our wedding, the weather cleared up and we moved into the gardens for pictures. We got the best of both worlds with the indoor wedding and the outdoor photos. As for the reception, we chose the Madrid room because the room for the cocktail hour actually overlooks the gardens. We figured the guests could watch us take pictures if they wanted. While we didn't get a chance to make it to the cocktail hour (which we actually turned into a cocktail hour and 15), everyone said that there was so much great food that they thought it was the dinner (which was 4 amazing courses still to come). When we were done with photos, we retired to the prep room from earlier in the day. It was so nice because they brought up some of the food from the cocktail hour and had a bottle of champagne waiting for us. My husband and I were able to relax for a few minutes before we joined our guests. Steve coordinated the rest of the night - he told us how to line up, where to go; he showed us how to cut the cake, when to throw the bouquet and garter. He took care of everything. We would have been lost without him. So a few things I want to highlight, in case I didn't say them before - The Bethwood is a gorgeous place to get married. Their food is absolutely delicious and there is a lot of it. The people working at The Bethwood know exactly what they're doing. Our wedding day went smoothly because Steve and his staff are awesome at their jobs.

e to enjoy my favorite kind of vodka (a brand they normally don't carry). They catered to my every need and exceeded all of my expectations. I am very particular and there isn't one single detail I would have changed. If you want a professional staff and a beautiful environment for your wedding, I would highly recommend The Bethwood. Thank you for all that you've done. Sincerely, Mr. & Mrs. Andrew Carter

ied at their garden and I must say that it was definitely a "Dream come TRUE" of how beautiful it all looked.

nd were reassured that the indoor “just in case” room would be available in the event of any last-minute weather issues. For the same price that other NYC-area venues wanted for a Sunday brunch with a limited bar, we got a three-course meal, crazy bountiful cocktail hour and full open bar. Steven responded to my random questions so quickly, and the answer was always that the idea (signature cocktails, practice time on the dance floor, etc.) was easily arranged. He, and The Bethwood, made planning the wedding so easy. On the night of, all our guests were impressed. Steve kept everything running like clockwork, which was no easy feat with our large bridal party of 19. All of our other vendors said The Bethwood was easy to work with, in arranging deliveries and setup. The food was delicious (get the Chicken Monterey at brunch—it’s so tasty!), so much so that a large contingent went back the next day for brunch. I’m so glad we discovered this place.

rea... Would recommend for a baby shower or graduation party, not a wedding!

taste their food at their Sunday Brunch. We were sold because their food was not only delicious, but we loved the look of the rooms and the service. The outside grounds have a beautiful garden area, where we planned on having our ceremony. Of course rain put a damper on our plans, but The Bethwood has an indoor chapel that is very nice so we were very pleased. Some places do not have this option, so we were very happy that if we couldn't have the garden wedding was had an equally pretty Plan B. The food was delicious, and we received many compliments about the cocktail hour and dinner courses. They even made us a very unique ice sculpture and my wedding cake was exactly what I imagined it would look like. I found The Bethwood to be very accommodating and we can't wait to go there for brunch our one year anniversary!

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the delicious food, and the wonderful staff. Our maitre d' Steve Ranieri was such a pleasure to work with. He really went above and beyond our expectations to ensure that our day was perfect. He was always very responsive and helpful throughout the entire process and made us feel so at ease that everything would go just as we hoped. I am being completely honest in saying that I am not aware of a single thing that went wrong the day of the wedding, and if it did, he handled it smoothly and efficiently before I even had time to worry about it. I highly recommend this venue!

tion, wonderful food, excellent staff, and great prices!!!

offer me the 3 smaller rooms, which were not very appropriate for a wedding. If you are planning a large wedding, and are on a budget, I would say check it out.

est. It was the most magical night ever.

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and pleasant. Our Maitre D really took the time to make sure we had everything we needed. Food is fantastic! We could not have asked or wanted anything more!

l & accomodating. The food & service was great & we didn't have to worry about a thing. We had recommended The Bethwood prior to our wedding because we were so pleased with how we were treated & would multiply that 100 times now since our wedding as there is nothing more we could ask for.

k and atmosphere it offered. After talking with a few other friends they said they have been there and the wedding were amazing. My husband's Grandma said this was the wedding of the century! At the cocktail hour there was so many different choices and plenty for everyone! Then it came down to the dinners and the cake and both were outstanding. My husband and I paid for the wedding ourselves so we wanted to make sure it was all we ever wanted and it sure was! The food, service, location and every detail was amazing! We also had our ceremony there; unfortunately it rained but we were able to get pictures outside and the room we had the ceremony in was over looking the garden; which in the end was spectacular. If we could do it all over again we wouldn't change a thing about it!

by the Bethwood too!!

alls. We were fortunate to have Jason also be our maitre d' on our wedding day. The Bethwood is a bit on the pricier side, but wow, was it worth it. The staff, and especially Jason made every effort to make things run smoothly that I didn't even worry about whether things were going well. Considering that I had been a bit stressed throughout the whole wedding planning, it was so nice to just enjoy the day and be able to trust that the staff and our maitre d' were taking care of things. Everyone remarked on how full and satisfied they were from the cocktail hour. In fact, some of my West Coast guests thought we were having a dinner buffet and were shocked that there was going to be more food for a sit down dinner lol. Guests were raving about the food and how good it was. I wish I had gotten the chance to eat more of it but we were busy taking pictures. I am so glad that we went with the Bethwood. I got to marry in a beautiful setting and get beautiful pictures. My guests had a great time eating and drinking and just enjoying themselves while being waited upon by the very professional staff at the Bethwood. Special thanks to Jason for making things perfect on our wedding day!

e time.

Food was good as usual but presentation left alot to be desired. Dessert set-up was terrible.

llian) and the food was amazing. To this day (2 months later) our families are STILL talking about our wedding! You really couldn't ask for more. Cocktail hour was abundant with food and you could pick from so many stations. The reception was beautiful with such a plentiful open bar!! The only complaint we had was we really didn't like our cake (chocolate/vanilla cake with cannoli filling) it had a rum taste to it and we weren't too sure why.

e was amazing. The price was amazing. And so much was included onsite already-ice sculpture, cake, catering, onsite wedding locations (yes 2!), open bar, free shuttle service for 2 nearby hotels. I was not disappointed with a single thing about The Bethwood. It was a dream wedding come true!

lso superb. The venue is beautiful and the food excellent.

as in the gardens which is absolutely beautiful. What was great about the venue was that if it rained they also had an indoor chapel as a back up which is also very beautiful.;Whatever the maximum number of people you are told fit in the room. Deduct that by 25-50 if you want to truly be comfortable in the room. Our room supposedly held 300 people. We had only 215 RSVP yes. We were comfortable but 300 would have been tight and we did invite about 300 people.

oom you have for the reception). Otherwise ( cause they didnt care once they got to the food) it's just fine.

there was always someone nearby offering us drinks and checking to make sure we had everything we needed.

e of my wedding missed a table or two and people did not receive favors. Now I have two boxes of residual favors.

ou want/need.;There tend to be many events going on at once so if you are looking for something private this is not the place to go.

vents at a time -- didn't bother us at all but it might bother others.