The Graycliff

he rain we had it inside in our reception room and the staff was able to quickly turn it around into a great party room! There is also a bus stop from Port Authority across the street for any city living guests without a car. Guests were raving about the amount of food at cocktail hour and dinner as the venue provided all of it! Including the open bar! The transition from guests arriving to the ceremony to cocktail hour and then reception was SO SMOOTH. No awkward waiting to be served drinks or standing around. Our maitre’d John was provided by the venue and he was EXCELLENT he made sure we were fed and always had a drink in our hands 😊

sync and everything coordinated well. The reception…food served well and everything tasted good, from the cocktail hour, dinner and of course, dessert. Cleaned up and put everything away once the reception had finished. Fantastic experience.

with us was always timely and they made it very easy for us to visualize the day. From showing us the room we were going to be utilizing for the cocktail hour, to the room the reception was going to be held in. They gave us both the indoor and outdoor option and a walk through of how both would work. When we got the chance to do our food tasting, we were blown away by the actual spread but the quality and taste of all the food. They really do have so much to offer and will make sure that your wedding day turns out the very best. We want to give high praise and a huge thank you to our Maitre'd Emily. She was extremely helpful and went above and beyond for us the entire time. Overall, we highly recommend the venue and we can only hope that you get the experience we got with Emily and the entire Graycliff staff.

maitre d John was very attentive. Everyone raved over this event and said it was the best shower they’ve ever been to! Thank you Graycliff for making this special day in my life so memorable!

us on how amazing and accommodating The Graycliff staff was at the wedding, and how delicious the food was. The entire staff made our day perfect and we couldn't be happier!! John and Michelle were amazing!

ly what a wedding would look there. Cathy & Michelle were quick to answer any questions or concerns we had leading up to that time. They handled of all of our day of coordination & setting the place up exactly like we wanted. While the rain ruined our plans for an outdoor ceremony, they transformed our room for the ceremony seamlessly. Our Maitre’D John made sure that Randy & I had everything we needed at all times & went above & beyond (like cleaning the groom’s white jacket several times & preparing a special plate of food for flower girl). Everyone complimented the food, service & speedy bartenders. It was our favorite night ever! We couldn’t possibly thank them enough.


ey answered all our questions, the owner sat down to work out pricing with us and that's the thing - he WORKED with our budget. The pricing we received for the service and quality we were provided was honestly a steal. They set up our cake through Palermo Bakery & we had such a great time at our cake tasting and most importantly our food tasting at The Graycliff. Everything they did for us was a memory that will last a lifetime, from the initial consultation, to food tasting to our very special day. John and his team went above and beyond to make sure our day was perfect and stress free. All my guests were impressed by the food, venue, drinks and service. I cannot thank The Graycliff and their team enough for making our special day truly memorable and a 5 Star day all around (even with the minor mishaps - which had nothing to do with them). I strongly recommend any and every bride & groom to consider The Graycliff for their big day or any event! They have a life long customer/friend with me and my husband. Thank you!! - The Hincapies

, to John and Katherine, our Maitre D’s on the day, as well as everyone else, the staff there goes above and beyond! The way they set up our decorations was perfect. The pianist they provided at cocktail hour was wonderful. The food was outstanding, the beverages were delicious, the service was impeccable, the venue is beautiful, and all at an affordable price!! Our family and friends can’t stop raving about how awesome everything was, and neither can we! We would recommend this place a thousand times over!! 5 stars isn’t enough to describe this venue!! My husband and I can’t thank them enough for helping make our day even more special.

ng is ever perfect but that was not what happened here. Not one thing went wrong the staff was always right there to help in any way they could. Also the food was exceptional. Definitely recommending this venue to all my friends.

to our every need. GET THE VENETIAN HOUR -so worth the money and it’s something everyone will remember.

one of the staff went above and beyond for us. Not only is the venue absolutely beautiful but the kindness of each one of the staff we encountered was top notch! We wish we could relive our wedding experience a million more times!

enterpieces exactly how I wanted them and they even took care of a special memory table that I wanted. People at our reception are still talking about the amazing cocktail hour! The mashed potato bar is to die for! The drinks were great! The venue itself was beautiful and they were always available to answer any questions I had months before. It was wonderful and I would recommend The Graycliff to anyone who needs a venue for an event.

d nothing even came close to what we felt at the Graycliff. Our first visit, we received a tour and met with Michelle - who is the sweetest person ever to deal with when it came to plan our wedding! She broke down the pricing for us, it was very reasonable compared to some of the other venues we saw. Working with Michelle made the entire experience fun. I am Russian, and my husband is half Italian, so we were looking for a venue that would accommodate our cultures - especially one that would provide TONS of food. Tony the owner was great to work with as well, they truly cared about making me feel like I got everything I wanted. They were able to swap out some menu options to fit exactly what we wanted, and they were even able to incorporate some of our Russian type foods. Day of wedding: Our limo was escorted to the side of building directly to the bridal suite, so no one would know the bride/groom had arrived. The bridal room was filled with food and the maître d was constantly around to make sure we had everything and to get us drinks. During the cocktail hour we went to take pictures, all the attendants escorting us were communicating via ear pieces to make sure it was a clear path to the photo location, that no one was there, and bride wouldn’t be bombarded with guests. It was all so discreet and smooth - as if they were trained government operatives! The amount of food at cocktail hour was ridiculous, and everything was perfectly decorated. It also wasn’t just filler decorated food, there were truly tons of DELICIOUS food options for every kind of taste. The pianist that the venue provided was the perfect touch as well. We had bought all the additional food options they offered, and they were honestly worth every penny. Dinner was great! We had heard from multiple guests that the steaks were cooked to each guest’s perfect specifications, which rarely happens at big wedding. No one left our wedding hungry. Dessert was amazing, the fire show was quick but well worth it! There was only 1 bar in the room but there were multiple bartenders and there was never ever a line for drinks - servers brought drinks to the tables as well. We had 120 guests, and no one was ever cramped. Michelle worked with me on table sizes to accommodate all my seating arrangement requests. The dance floor looked deceivingly small, but it was the perfect size for all our guests to dance on. The rectangular shape was also very neat and worked out great! As the bride, you want to feel special on your wedding day and The Graycliff did not disappoint. They accommodated the Russian traditions and had all the things we requested ready so that everything went smoothly. We cannot thank everyone enough at The Graycliff for the most perfect wedding we had! The whole day went by too fast and I did not want it to end. If I had to redo it, I would 100000% pick the Graycliff again. I wish we lived closer, so we could have more events there! Big thank you to Michelle, Tony and the entire wonderful staff and cooks at The Graycliff! - Julia & Matt

drinks early on. The cocktail hour was wonderful. Service during the meal was excellent. Mike was a great bartender. Michele gave us outstanding service prior to the big day. We had guests from Europe, professors from different universities, and people from all age brackets. Many said it was the best wedding they had ever attended.Best bang for the buck.

verything they did! They made my wedding vision come true! My wedding was amazing and all my guests enjoyed themselves. Thank you sooo much!

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tiful! There was an outdoor space attached as well so people could go inside and outside. The food was delicious and there was a large variety to choose from. Jackie was the "captain" of the shower and she was amazing. She was so accommodating and happy to help. The mimosas were delicious, but on the weaker side. My only suggestion would be to make them a little stronger but otherwise everything was perfect!

e two!!) were above phenomenal. There were a few snafoo's but nothing that took away from the reception or the perfection of the reception itself. There was only one major issue which we believe had to do with one particular nameless staff member whom we informed management about. Kathy, John & John (our Maitre'D's) and the rest of the team where absolutely amazing and we cannot thank them enough for all their hard work and dedication. We highly recommend them and will use them again in the future for other events.

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ckage. However, I was reluctant and slightly embarrassed by the lack of upgrades. I expressed all of my concerns and the staff did what was necessary to make me feel confident in my decision of having my wedding there. I walked into my reception and was amazed!!!! My entire experience was awesome!!!!! I can't thank Tony, Kathy, Michelle, Ahmed and our Matre D (I can't recall his name) for knocking me off my feet! I highly recommend the Graycliff to every bride!!!! You will not regret it! So many people have called, emailed and texted that my wedding was the best they have ever attended!!! Thank you so much Graycliff staff for making my dream wedding come true!!

heir beautiful gazebo. They followed my special instructions to the letter. My guests cannot stop talking about the delicious food, decor, atmosphere and impeccable service. The staff before and during the wedding was excellent. Whether you're looking for a venue for your ceremony and/or reception, a Sweet Sixteen or a special anniversary I highly recommend The Graycliff...trust me they will not disappoint you!

service! John was the best maître d' we could have ever wished for. The staff was so attentive and made sure everything was running smoothly... they also made sure my husband and I had time to eat, and we always had a drink in hand! I could not have imagined a more perfect day. THANK YOU!!!

n and Tony for saving our night after a horrible limousine company debacle. I highly recommend this venue for all future weddings and/or special events!

eed before we even knew we needed it! when i dropped off my decorations i had a very vague directions of where to put things...and john took control and set everything up and it was amazing!!! we received so many compliments on cocktail hour, the food, the decorations, the drinks EVERYTHING! Highly recommend.

onal service. Anytime I had a question (and I had many), Ms. Cathy and her staff responded very quickly. They made my husband and I feel so special! The food, drinks, and decor we astounding! Our Maitre D', John, was the ABSOLUTE BEST! He was there from the beginning to the end, making sure we had everything we needed and more. Ms. Cathy, John, Tony, and staff, we cannot thank you enough for making our wedding day everything we could've hoped for and MUCH, MUCH, MORE! If you are looking for a wedding venue, please HIGHLY consider The Graycliff. You will not be disappointed!

beautiful, over-the-top and most of all gorgeous wedding! We got so many compliments about everything, especially the food! That cocktail hour is a hard one to forget! We hope one day we will be invited to an event here to relive the day, it was really that perfect. Everyone is friendly and they really cater to anything that you want. If you are a control freak like me, this is the place for you! You tell them anything and they just say "no problem." Now that's service! Would highly recommend this venue to anyone for any occasion!

to place to all my Family and Friends.

It is also one of the few remaining venues that offers a free food tasting before you book. We were also invited to a lovely open house so we could see how the room looked for a wedding, sample food and drink and meet with other vendors from the area. Now the wedding. They set everything up for me exactly as I asked without me having to lift a finger. My matre de John went above and beyond to make my husband and I happy. The amount of food at cocktail hour was unbelievable and the service was top notch. You couldn't ask for better, even at the Venetian. My guests were very happy and so were we. Thank you Graycliff!

us time and the food is AMAZING. Thanks Graycliff for a spectacular wedding!

eginning through the end. All our guests are amazed at the quality of service and compliments the food. We absolutely enjoyed our wedding at the Graycliff. We loved everything the place, food and the service. Our maître D, John was excellent and so professional, he accommodated all of our needs and paid such great attention to all details. We had a great reception. We are coming back for sure, we highly recommend this venue. Five starts rating ( A+)

a warm staff. John helped us select our wedding package and helped us decide on all of the details. He was an asset to us during the planning process. He was super kind and amazing help. No matter how many silly questions we may have asked he was always helpful to the very end. The day of our wedding, August 30, 2014, was like a fairytale wedding come to life. Everything was perfect and went off without a hitch. Our maitre'd was the most kind and pleasant person. She made sure that everyone and everything was in place and attended to every one of our needs. The food was amazing, and was there food! Everything was set beautifully and was delicious! The staff at the Graycliff is extremely professional and helpful. A big thanks to the staff at the Graycliff for making our fairytale wedding come true!

r wedding. They even set up and displayed our wedding programs, seating cards/table, and all the little extras like votives, giveaways, basket of flip-flops, and placed my late dad's framed photo on an easel near our sweetheart table. These gestures extremely helped to alleviate the stress of the-day-before-the wedding preparations. Finally, it was the day! Everything was great! The staff lead by our maître D was on point! All flowed very smoothly. My husband and I received many compliments how great our wedding was: the beautiful place/ballroom; the abundance of delicious food during the cocktail hour; and the professional and accommodating staff. My best friend plans to renew her vows here because she and her husband loved the place so much. At the end of the night, the whole wait staff were all present to make sure all our personal items were gathered and even assisted to help load it in our vehicles. If you are planning a special event, especially a wedding, you must choose The Graycliff! They are very affordable, flexible, courteous, and just overall great! Did I mention how great cocktail hour was?!? Thank you Graycliff for making our special day stress-free and a success!

oom. It was flawless and looked absolutely beautiful. They didn't forget anything we had brought to be put out. The maître-de was extremely calming and made sure everything and everyone was in place when it needed to be. We even had an issue with the flowers showing up late, and he got the phone number and took care of everything so I could relax before the ceremony. From booking the event to the final minutes of our wedding, everyone at The Graycliff made our day so special!

od tasting and cake tasting, all the way up to the actual reception we could not have asked for better service. The entire staff, from Cathy to Tony to John to Charlie, helped us with scheduling our rehearsal dinner on the premises, and made our families feel like all they had to do was have a great time. The food was phenomenal; there are LOTS of choices for cocktail hour and the actual dinner. We had our reception in the Grand Ballroom, with our cocktail hour in the Greenhouse, and they provided us with many options for linen colors, napkin colors, and we were able to design the room however we saw fit. The ballroom is very pretty and spacious. The bartenders were very friendly and the waiters/servers were phenomenal. They, also, did a wonderful job at refunding us money when out of town guests canceled the week of; we called them and they asked us to come in and we had our money back in two days. They were, also, very professional and allowed my grandmother to make my wedding cake; in fact, when we delivered the cake the day before they were incredibly helpful. It was an incredible day, and a HUGE thank you to the Graycliff for their role in it!

l and friendly. The food was great, and there was tons of it from beginning to end. All my guests had an amazing time! My husband and I would highly recommend the Graycliff for your wedding or event!

he cocktail hour was the main event. Our guest was also very impressed with the banana flame show. John was excellent, he accommodated all of our needs and paid such great attention to details. We had a great reception.

great things to say about it. If I could give it more than 5 stars I would!

d at the Graycliff is very good - not the wedding reception food you usually get but yummy food our guests actually enjoy. The staff made sure that I got to eat something too as the bride. Overall, I highly recommend the Graycliff!

dee John was absolute blessing!!! He made our entire reception absolutely magical. The food was delouse and abundant. The bar never had a line and there was cocktail waitresses walking around making sure your glass was always full. I would recommend the venue to all of my family and friends!

t came to making our day perfect! Working with Cathy was a breeze and never did we feel like we didn't know what was going on. From the statements our guests have made, the food was unbelieveable. The fireshow that was performed at the end of the night is something that people are still talking about. The creation of the candy buffet bar that was used as our favors looked like something out a fairytale the way it was designed by the team at The Graycliff. We highly recommend booking this venue and ask to work with Cathy and John!!!

staff was very accommodating to the needs of our guests. John was always one step ahead of us and was amazing. Our guests had a great time and gave so many compliments to the Graycliff. We HIGHLY recommend using them.