The Reception Center by Mayer Catering
About This Vendor
The 'Best Kept Secret' in Weddings!
Located in Matawan, NJ, The Reception Center by Mayer Catering is a banquet hall venue that hosts weddings and other landmark events. This family-owned facility specializes in outstanding cuisine and excellent service. You may call on these catering and event experts to help create a truly remarkable dining experience for your special day. The Reception Center by Mayer Catering draws on three generations and over 40 years of culinary and event planning experience. This team tends to only one wedding at a time so that you can feel confident that they will give you and your important day their full attention. Their indoor event spaces include the Grand Ballroom, an expansive and well-furnished room. This elegant space allows for celebrations of up to 275 guests in size. Additionally, a separate part room is available to host more intimate gatherings and sit-down dinners. The garden area is a secluded outdoor space that allows for your reception to be extended outside. Furthermore, wheelchair-accessible features and wireless internet add convenience and comfort for all guests. The Reception Center by Mayer Catering team offers hospitality and luxury for your wedding ceremony, cocktail hour, and reception. Their wedding packages include the services of a wedding coordinator, maitre d', and suite attendant to help your day proceed seamlessly. Tables will be adorned with floor-length ivory linens with your choice of napkin color and overlay and candelabra centerpieces. You and your guests can tuck into fine dishes and a personalized wedding cake, as well as enjoy refreshments from an open bar.
Amenities + Details
Ceremony Area
Handicap Accessible
Indoor Event Space
Liability Insurance
On-Site Accommodations
Reception Area
Wireless Internet
Covered Outdoors Space
Dressing Room
Outdoor Event Space
Guest Capacity
Up to 300
Settings
Ballroom
Venue Service Offerings
Bar & Drinks, Cakes & Desserts, Food & Catering, Planning, Service Staff
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The Reception Center is a perfect 10! We had our wedding on July 6th, and people are still calling us daily to express how wonderful our wedding was! Marybeth and the entire staff at the Reception Center went above and beyond to make sure we ...
didn't need to worry about anything except enjoying ourselves! The planning process was so easy because they have everything there for you, from different dining options to napkins and linens, centerpieces, backlighting, and even ice sculptures and a pianist! They have a selection of packages to choose from and even offer impossible to beat specials and add ons. Everyone there was amazing and very accommodating. They answered all questions promptly and nothing was a “stupid question", they really made us feel like everything was normal and simple. Our event coordinator Marybeth was so very helpful and kept everything running on time. She checked up on me to make sure I had everything I needed. She handled any and all situations that came up and everything was just perfect and wonderful. As an example, in the craziness and shuffle of the day, the Maid of Honor speech was misplaced. Within minutes, Marybeth was able to print another one out to calm my MoH's nerves. I absolutely loved having a separate room for the cocktail hour. Our attendant made sure we had every option of food the general room had and made sure to get extra of the bacon and burrata I so desperately wanted. Many of our guests said it was the nicest wedding they had ever been to! Everyone raved about the food, it was plentiful and so delicious. We had excellent service. The bar always made sure our glasses stayed full and made sure our water was replenished to help keep us well hydrated. Everyone raved over our signature cocktails, especially the berry sangria! The food was absolutely superb! They even packed us dinners and our dessert plate to take home at the end of the night, and I heard from many guests that they had their dinners packed up as well from how full they were from the cocktail hour! The late-night passed apps were so cool too! The wait staff came out with light-up platters of mozzarella sticks, mini hot dogs, etc, which looked amazing with everyone on the dance floor. I really hope our videographer got that on film! Great people to work with, and a beautiful night! I have never experienced such great and amazing service before. This will always be the place to go for any parties we have in the future! I am definitely recommending this venue to anyone I know getting married, just for the selfishness of wanting to attend a Mayer Wedding as a guest!
I got married here in November 2022 and I have nothing but great things to say about this venue. They are a Monmouth county hidden gem! Marybeth was amazing from start to finish, answering all of my silly questions and emails, assuring us we we...
re in good hands, and helping us setup our decorations. The food is amazing, the service was top notch, and we could not have been happier with our experience at The Reception Center! My husband and I spent most of our night on the dance floor and they packaged up our food and cake for us to take home at the end of the night and made sure we had everything we needed throughout the night. I would recommend this venue to anyone looking to have an affordable wedding without giving up quality. You get it all here! 5 Stars!!
We had our wedding here 4/22/23 and cannot recommend this venue enough!!
The best kept secret in Monmouth County, truly. Their wedding coordinator, Marybeth, is a saint. From the moment we had our tour, I got the best vibes from her - I knew...
this would be our venue and we would be in good hands…and we were! Communication was spot-on over the 1.5 years we had the wedding booked - all my incessant (and sometimes irrational 🤣) emails were answered with compassion. I had very specific details for decor and Marybeth and the team truly delivered (we used a combination of our decor and theirs - they have absolutely beautiful centerpieces with silk florals). We ended up with the most beautiful spring day and were able to do our first look in their “picture garden”
The food was amazing, staff was amazing, everything was amazing. They took such good care of us the night of - the wait staff was so professional, our maitre’d was always available to us, my drink was never empty… we spent the whole night on the dance floor and they packed our food and desserts for us to take home. Pricing was affordable, but quality did not lack at all. I could go on and on and on but to sum it up, if I could do this whole process over, I would choose the reception center again and again. I just hope and pray that someone I know gets married there so I can be a guest 😂
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We had our wedding (both ceremony and reception) at The Reception Center in August 2022. Marybeth was awesome, helpful and accommodating from day one. Very responsive to any questions and concerns. She even accommodated to my request for changi...
ng the layout based upon the number of people attending (I wanted the whole dance floor and not "cut" in half by a divider). The staff was excellent, the food was great, and it was all-around a wonderful event. The price was well worth the value, and less expensive than most if not all of the other venues we interviewed, and our wedding was amazing. Highly recommend!
We loved this venue as soon as we arrived to our first visit. It was cozy, not too big and not too small either. It was just perfect. Marybeth was super helpful and the staff on the wedding day were fantastic. Thanks to the lady that was in cha...
rge of the sweethearts table. She was excellent! The food was delicious and the cake, as my guests put it, was the best wedding cake ever! I'm so happy we picked this place. We had an amazing time at our wedding and our guests did too. I totally recommend it.
Just everything! Fantastic food, fantastic experience, and a fantastic staff. Marybeth was willing to answer any question I had throughout the planning experience. They let us drop our decorations early and had everything decorated exactly how ...
we wanted it the day of. The servers were so kind. Our bridal suite attendant kept our wedding party wined and dined in our own private bridal suite. Our maitre'd Ariana was excellent and checked on us all night and ensured we had enough to eat and kept the drinks flowing whenever we needed. My guests are already saying they want to get re-married just so it can be at the Reception Center. Almost ever guest I spoke to raved about the incredible food. A thousand times over would I chose this venue- a beautiful day made even more special by this incredible venue.
AMAZING!!!! We can't thank Marybeth and her staff enough for a truly exceptional night . Throughout the entire process, we were always comfortable and at ease that everything would turn out amazing; the entire staff surely didn't disappoint. Th...
e Reception Center is a beautiful venue, and we were honored to have chosen this place for our wedding
This place is a hidden gem! We had our reception here and it was perfect. Marybeth was so helpful throughout the process and so was our maitre d the day of our wedding. They set up the venue for us and it looked so much better than we could hav...
e imagined. The maitre d was so accommodating and always had drinks and food ready for us. The food was amazing and they made the whole evening stress free for us. We highly recommend the reception center!
Covid wedding planning is no joke! The Reception Center and Marybeth made our planning less stressful and were understanding throughout the whole process. Our wedding day was finally in August. It was an amazing day! Our cocktail hour and a...
ll the food were great. Our maitre 'd, Amina, was wonderful along with the rest of the staff. We could not have asked for a better day! We highly recommend the venue to others.
My cousin got married here in 2011. Since that day I always knew this is the venue I would hosting my reception at one day! (The food and service were just that unforgettable) Though my fiance and I toured many venues we both decided The Recept...
ion Center was the place for us! Our original wedding date was for July 2020 and we postponed to September 2021. Marybeth made this process as stress free as possible I am so grateful!
For the past month we still have guests reaching out to tell us how incredible the food was.
Thank you to everyone at The Reception Center for making our Wedding day PERFECT!
-Kerri & Chris
My daughter and son in law got married at The Reception Center last month. The whole experience from start to finishing was perfect! Thank you for everything!
We look forward to hosting many family events in the future!
I had my bridal shower at The Reception Center about a month ago. This place is a hidden gem! Not only is the venue beautiful, but the staff is so polite, friendly and professional. Everyone was so accommodating and happy to help in any way the...
y can to make your day amazing. The food is delicious, and my guests are still complimenting me on the variety and quality of food offered. I am so glad I decided to have my bridal shower here and cannot wait to plan another event at The Reception Center!
I cannot say enough positive things about The Reception Center! Not only is the staff absolutely wonderful, but the food is phenomenal, it's very affordable, and the over all experience was fantastic. As a Covid bride who needed to postpone, ...
they were so kind and helpful during the whole experience. Marybeth, the Wedding Coordinator, is amazing, and was attentive and communicative from booking up until the day of. The staff working our wedding were great as well.
We received so many compliments on the food- that it was the best wedding food our guests ever had, and how awesome it was that there were so many different and delicious foods during cocktail hour. (Seriously, cocktail hour is amazing and I hope to be invited to a wedding as a guest to eat it again!)
The ballroom was beautiful and the night was perfect. We are so happy to have had our wedding there!
I really don’t know where to begin, truly. I’ll keep it as short as possible. The staff, the food, the environment, the decor, the outdoor garden, the price, the convenience- every single thing about this place was PERFECT. My husband and I jus...
t got married July 24, 2021 & let me tell you, the reception center and their staff are FANTASTIC. I was no Bridezilla, but the wedding coordinator MaryBeth, I’m telling you is heaven sent. From beginning to end she had my back making sure everything was going to be perfect, a calm, stress free, soft spoken woman- all the right vibes for someone planning a wedding lol ! There were two women who waited on us hand and foot the day of the wedding, one being The Mater Dei- Jessie and they literally treat you like royalty lol I didn’t have to think about a thing. If o could do it all over, I wouldn’t do a single thing different if it guaranteed the staff, food, and atmosphere would be the same. Thank you guys sooooo much !!!!!!!!
Had our wedding here recently and it was amazing. From the time I went venue shopping, and came to see this place and met Mary Beth, I knew this was the place I wanted to get married. The whole ambiance of the place, and Mary Beth was amazing t...
hroughout the entire process. She was patient with all the different gongs I threw her way and changes I made. They test of the staff were amazing as well on the wedding day and made sure everything went smoothly. They were attentive to our every need. Although we didn’t really have time to eat and really enjoy the food, they were kind enough to pack up our dinner to take home that night! I would definitely recommend having your event here.
We had our wedding at the reception center and it was perfect. Marybeth was super responsive and kept us up to date On what restrictions would look like due to the pandemic. It was honestly the best night of our lives! The food was out of this ...
world and we loved that we were able to have a tasting before we booked. The Maitre d’ Jesse made sure me and my husband were able to enjoy our dinners and that our drinks were full all night. The Chateaubriand was both our favorite! However, our family really enjoyed the chicken St Clement and the salmon as well. Everyone is raving about the cocktail hour!! Marybeth and Brian were very understanding about covid and worked with us through out and we’re more than willing to work with us on our original guest count. I can’t thank The Reception Center enough for everything. They truly blew us away and made our wedding a dream.
We had our wedding here! It was perfect, truly the best night of our lives!
The FOOD did not disappoint, the reviews truly say it all! The Maitre d’ Hazel made sure me and my husband were able to try everything during cocktail hour. The Chatea...
ubriand was both our favorite!
Thankfully we had our Wedding right before COVID, we had some last minute guests drop out for being scared and The Reception Center accommodated and understood.
I can’t thank The Reception Center enough for everything!
ABOVE & BEYOND OUR EXPECTATIONS! From booking our Wedding with Marybeth, meeting with the Owner/Chef Brian to select our menu, to the staff flawlessly executing our day, we truly could not be happier.
2-28-20
We could not be happier that we chose The Reception Center for our wedding! You can not beat the quality and quantity of food that you get for the price. Staff was excellent. Very professional Marybeth is awesome. Always accessible and smiling...
If you pick The Reception Center you will not regret it
Working with The Reception Center was the best decision we made! Though COVID postponed our April Wedding to August and certainly changed a lot of what we had planned we are so thrilled with everything.
Marybeth was so easy to work with in keep...
ing us in the loop and assisting in moving our indoor Wedding to outdoors. The food is out of this world. We still have guests raving about the caterer to this day! Our Maitre d' Jessiann was always at our side and took great care of us throughout the night. The whole staff did great!
We cant thank you enough and look forward to hosting future events!
I can't thank The Reception Center (especially Marybeth) enough for making my wedding so amazing! They were so accommodating when we had to change locations due to Covid. They did everything they could to make my day extra special from the AMAZ...
ING FOOD and cake (that we received so many compliments on!!), to the decoration set up, taking care of me and my now husband during the reception, and serving buffet and tapas style cocktail food to make my guests feel comfortable with the Covid concerns. Thank you so much!!
The best wedding ever. We were married onsite on February 14th and the set up for the ceremony was beautiful and the ambiance was romantic. Marybeth and her staff are amazing and very accommodating. They followed every detail I wanted to perfe...
ction. The food was outstanding and plentiful and the drinks were strong. I’m still getting phone calls on how amazing our wedding was. The Reception Center is definitely the hidden gem of New Jersey. I even had people say they are considering using this place for their future events. My family and I couldn’t recommend this place enough.
I can not say enough about this place!! We just had our wedding here and every single thing was perfect!! Marybeth was so helpful with the planning and the food was out of this world delicious! Every guest we had raced about the venue as well a...
s the food!!! Great price for an outstanding place! Will definitely be booking here again for another function!
Wedding was wonderful January 25th 2020! The food was hot, delicious and plentiful! Friendly bartenders, wait staff that made sure you did not miss a beat! customer service and food served was awesome, the workers were all pleasant and offered...
to assist at every point. Would have given a 5 star but there's always room for more improvement. Thank you Marybeth for your attention and patience.
We really cannot say enough wonderful things about The Reception Center, MaryBeth and Brian. Our wedding was more than we could have imagined. Every detail was taken care of, they were so responsive and helpful, and they took all the stress out...
of the day. They’re also wonderfully personable and a true pleasure to work with! Our guests couldn’t stop talking about our cocktail hour and the delicious food. The value for what you get is incredible; I would recommend The Reception Center to anyone. Can we give six stars? Thank you!!
All I have to say is WOW!!! Our expectations were exceeded in every aspect. We could not have asked for a more perfect space to have our wedding. The food was outstanding, the cake and decor were PERFECTION, and don’t even get me started on the...
service!! Marybeth, Peg, and the rest of the team ensured everyone from myself and my husband to our guests had everything they needed and didn’t have to wait for anything. Every single one of my guests were blown away by the exceptional service and amazing food. I cannot give enough praise to this venue!! Amazing. Thank you thank you thank you!!!!
I can't say enough of this place and Marybeth! Everything from the planning process and the day of was PERFECT. We had our ceremony at the venue and walked right into our cocktail hour. Our guests are still raving about the food and the service...
! I chose the middle package and still had everything I wanted. It came with the cake, baked on site, centerpieces, lighting, birdcage for the cards, linens, ice sculpture, and pianist playing during cocktail hour. The attention to detail for what we paid was incredible. I had the time of my life and understand why this place is "the best kept secret! " Our wedding was 9/1/19!
From the booking to the wedding, The Reception Center at St. Clement was PERFECT! We booked our venue 2 years ago, and Mary - Beth kept in contact, updating me every time she got a payment. We actually wound up getting pregnant around the same ...
time, and she accommodated me, calling me instead of having our meetings in person, and even when she went on maternity leave she gave us all of the information we needed so that it was a seamless transition! It was extremely helpful. We picked the venue without doing the tasting, but when we went to the tasting to pick out our food, we had trouble picking just a few because they were all so good! The week of our wedding, we had some people cancel and had to move some tables around, updated our escort cards (which were very confusing) and they did everything we asked! The day of our wedding went perfectly! The cocktail hour was done with a pianist and the entire building was decorated beautifully. We made our own centerpieces and they executed my vision to the T. Our matre’d, Jessica made sure we were taken care of all night. The food the night of was even better than the tasting! Our cake was AMAZING. I can’t say enough good things about this place. There is a beautiful outdoor garden where you can take phots, and the fountain out front is another great photo op! Thank you so much for making our wedding more than we could have asked for!
We were recommended to the reception center from a family friend. This person went on and on about how beautiful the venue, and how delicious the food was. Immediately I set up an appointment to take a look for myself. Upon walking I was overwh...
elmed with how beautiful of a space it was. I especially loved that they only have one wedding at a time. This had been the first venue we visited and we booked that very day for March 30, 2019 choosing the majestic package. Our bridal coordinator, Marybeth, was with us from that the very first day until our wedding day. I cannot begin to explain how easy and effortless she made my wedding planing. We booked 18 months before our “ I do’s”, and no matter how silly my questions were ( and believe me there were MANY) she always answered quickly and professionally. The day of my wedding was extremely smooth. We had both ceremony and reception, and both were beautiful. My husband was so concerned about not enjoying our cocktail hour, and were reassured time and time again we would have lot of treats waiting for us inside the bridal suite. They did not disappoint whatsoever, the food was delicious. My bridal party was able to taste everything without having to go from station to station. Our bridal attendant was amazing, constantly replenishing our drinks and making sure we had everything we needed. The entire staff was excellent. Our wedding cake was not only beautiful but it was delicious! My guests continue to reach out to us with compliments on how wonderful everything was. Best decision we made during our wedding planning for sure!!
The Reception Center at St. Clement was nothing short of amazing! 😊 The service was top-notch and we couldn't believe how attentive, kind, and sweet the servers/ bar attendants were. Our maître d Hazel was absolutely incredible. She was there ...
for us and made us feel so taken care of and made sure we and our guests were alright the whole entire night 😊 Our head servers Jessiann and Amina and bar attendants Cathy and Sue were awesome and so helpful and attentive with us and all of our guests. The wedding coordinator Marybeth was so sweet and helpful and answered all of our questions that we had. She was so awesome with getting back to us in a very timely manner and was just so kind. Peg helped us with the colors for the linens, uplighting and decorating our stunning cake! The attentions to detail were so beyond gorgeous and everyone was complimenting us on how wonderful the food was, how fantastic the atmosphere was, and how the service was incredible. Thank you so much to The Reception Center for making our special day so beautiful, special, and memorable! 😀 It was truly the wedding of our dreams! ❤️
My husband and I toured a few places before we decided we wanted to have our reception at The Reception Center. There were so many things that set them apart from everyone else from the food to the staff. Our guests are still talking about how ...
delicious the food was and how great their staff was. Everyone was so sweet and helped us with anything and everything we needed. We worked with Marybeth and she made planning so easy. She walked me through each step and not once stress out.
The Reception Center takes the majority of the stress of wedding planning off your plate. With the cost including an amazing and delicious wedding cake to beautiful silk center pieces you can’t beat it. Everyone at my wedding complimented the f...
ood and the service as perfect. We had the most amazing day of our lives and wouldn’t have changed any of the food choices we made. Everything The Reception center did was amazing don’t miss the opportunity for them to do the same for you.
My husband and I visited a few venues prior to visiting the Reception at St. Clements. We both had a few must have's on our list that we were looking for in a venue and once we stepped in the Reception Center we knew we came to the right place....
From the decor, layout and huge bridal suite we left and a an hour later called and gave a deposit over the phone. We had the food tasting a few months later and it did not disappoint.
We were engaged for a year and a half and throughout the whole process Marybeth answered all of our concerns/questions. Pam was amazing with helping to bring my Gatsby theme to life for our NYE wedding.
The day of the wedding could not have gone more smoothly. Marybeth came back from maternity leave to help coordinate the day! Our maitre d was amazing as well as the staff.
Melissa & Rob
There isn't enough words in the World 🌎 that can describe the appreciation, professionalism, and dedication The Reception Center gives to each and ever one of its clients. This has by far been the best venue, and the food.... AWWWWWMAZING!!!!!...
I'd recommend and will continue to use The Reception Center for all my future events!!!!
We couldn't be any more happier. They truly went above & beyond and exceeded our expectation.
Thank you again for a wonderful memory and being part of our special day!!!!
Love Always, David Soto & Gracee Garcia-Soto ❤️💞💘💖
There isn't enough words in the World 🌎 that can describe the appreciation, professionalism, and dedication The Reception Center gives to each and ever one of its clients. This has by far been the best venue, and the food.... AWWWWWMAZING!!!!!...
I'd recommend and will continue to use The Reception Center for all my future events!!!!
We couldn't be any more happier. They truly went above & beyond and exceeded our expectation.
Thank you again for a wonderful memory and being part of our special day!!!!
Love Always, David Soto & Gracee Garcia-Soto ❤️💞💘💖
I cannot say enough about the Reception center. The room was gorgeous, and the food was amazing. Mary Beth was a huge help throughout our planning, and up to the minute my wife walked down the aisle. Peg created the most amazing décor I could i...
magine. My wife explained her vision, and Peg ran with it. She created a room that blew away anything my wife or I could have ever imagined. The service at the reception center is second to none. All of the staff there are extremely kind, and attentive. My wife and I were never without a drink, and anytime we looked as though we needed something, Hazel, and Amina were there to help.
I truly cannot recommend the Reception Center more. They created a beautiful night, and gave my wife and I a wedding that we, and our guests, will never forget.
Marybeth and the entire staff at the Reception Center go above and beyond to make your dream wedding come true! From the delicious food to the trendy decor, The Reception Center was amazing and the beautiful garden for pictures is just another ...
plus. My husband and I are so happy with the service we received and all of our guests had such a good time, we definetly recommend the Reception Center to anyone looking for a memorable night at an affordable price.
My wedding day was November 24, 2018, it was the best day Ever!!!!! As our guest are still talking about it through social media, how amazing this place is....
Let me start by saying that "The Reception Center Of Saint Clement" is hidden jewel...
. I came across this venue on the knot, it caught my attention because of the 5 star it was given, 1st venue we looked at and we fell in love with this place, though we looked at several others. This venue was the place for our wedding, the elegant look, intimate and romantic feel of the place, is breathtaking. Lets start with Marybeth the wedding coordinator of the Reception Center, she was an angel, she helped me through every step of the planning, for my dream wedding. Marybeth, you did it, the venue looked beautiful!!! food was exceptional, from the cocktail hour, Buffet Dinner that we choose and Venetian desert, with the Waffle and Ice cream station. Our guest couldn't stop raving about it the whole night, and they are still texting and talking about it through social media, about the food, how beautiful the place looked and the service from the staff. 5 Stars!!!
My husband and I want to especially thank our Matrie D, Hazel, I love her!!! We had bridal suite and Hazel took care of us and our bridal party, I can't forget Zoe, she kept our drinks coming, for all of us, thank you girl. Hazel thank you for packing food for my husband and I, since you knew we barely ate the whole night. Marybeth, Hazel, Zoe, and the whole staff, you guys made our wedding day so beautiful and memorable for us, we are grateful and thankful!!!!
Love you guys!!!!
Mr. & Mrs Harmon
We had our wedding ceremony and reception here. This was an absolutely wonderful experience. The staff was awesome and on top of everything all night. The food was amazing! Every detail was carefully considered and my husband and I had staff as...
king us and our guests all evening long if we needed anything. They set up exactly like we wanted and helped us with all of our items at the end of the evening. I would highly recommend you go here before you book anywhere else in the area. Thank you Marybeth and all your staff!
I heard about The Reception Center on a Facebook thread. I checked out their website & then e-mailed to inquire about packages & cost information. I received a reply quickly, and Marybeth attached the wedding packages and cost information. Most...
of the other venues that I contacted ignored questions regarding packages and costs until we booked a tour with them.
The Reception Center was within our budget, so we did the Tasting and Tour a few days later. I went with my wedding-planner-pro sister. From the moment we walked in, we were blown away by the décor & ambiance of the venue. Marybeth asked if there were any food allergies beforehand. I have celiac, so they put all of the gluten free food on a different plate to avoid cross-contamination. The food was delicious. My sister and I were sold on the venue.
It didn’t take much to convince my husband and we booked the venue the following Saturday. Marybeth was super helpful during the entire planning process, every question I had was answered (even if I asked the same question 3 different times). She somehow managed to alleviate a lot of the stress that goes along with planning a wedding. They even made me my own little gluten free cake! Our wedding went flawlessly. Marybeth & Peg were so helpful and even though I was a nervous wreck, Peg somehow managed to calm me down. Our maître d was amazing… she knew what we needed before we knew it. Everyone was raving about the food and the shakes & slider station was the biggest hit!
I don't even know where to start. Marybeth is AMAZING. I'm not even sure how I came across The Reception Center at Saint Clement but once I met with Marybeth I knew that was our place. Food was amazing and everyone took such great care of us. A...
t one point I looked over and Marybeth was on the floor trying to comfort one of our kids who was upset, she truly goes above and beyond
My husband and I used the Reception Center for our wedding on 9/2/2018. It was amazing from start to finish. Marybeth was the most helpful, responsive contact we dealt with throughout the entire wedding planning process. She answered all of our...
questions and gave us great advice, both through e-mails and in-person meetings. Everything was set up perfectly and looked beautiful when we arrived at the venue for the ceremony. There is a cute little garden that provides a nice background for photos. The food was plentiful and delicious; people are still raving about it. Our Maître d’, Jessiann, was amazing. She made sure that our sweetheart table always had full drinks and full plates of food, and would remind us to eat. The wedding cake was the best cake that I’ve ever eaten; everyday we fight the temptation to eat the one year anniversary piece early. All of these things for a great value - definitely the best in the area. Our wedding went perfectly because of this venue and the staff and we cannot recommend them enough.
We cannot be happier with our decision to have our wedding (both ceremony and reception) at The Reception Center at Saint Clement! Marybeth and the staff have been extremely helpful throughout the entire planning process, and I cannot thank th...
em enough. Marybeth, especially, was very knowledgeable and experienced so she knew exactly how to handle things ahead of time. Without her, I don't think our wedding would've gone as smoothly as it did! I heard of no issues during our wedding, and everyone had only great things to say about the service and staff members. Most importantly, the food was SUPERB. Everyone RAVED about the food, and I am still wishing we had leftovers to eat! The cake was divine, and they surprised me with how gorgeous the cake looked! It looked exactly like the inspiration photo I sent them.
I've recommended this venue to all of my engaged friends - it truly is the best kept secret in NJ. (In fact, I honestly hope that at least one of them will book the venue just so I can experience this all over again!) The ambiance was beautiful, Peggy did a wonderful job with the color scheme for the lighting and tables. Literally everything from beginning to end of the whole wedding planning experience was taken care of by the expertise of the staff. If you want to be assured your wedding will go smoothly and as planned, be sure to book with The Reception Center at Saint Clement. Everyone had a fabulous time because of the amazing food and service, and we are thankful to create such beautiful memories on our wedding day at The Reception Center. Thank you to Marybeth and the entire staff for helping to make our day so much more special.
Words will never describe how happy my husband and I are that we chose The Reception Center at Saint Clement. The day that we did a tour of the venue, was the day that we just knew that was where we wanted to get married. We did not even look a...
t any other places.
From day one, Marybeth and everyone at the Reception Center were absolutely amazing, professional and extremely helpful. Any questions I had, or help I ever needed, Marybeth was ALWAYS there for us, and always so happy to help. She really truly cares about making your wedding as perfect as it could possibly be, and turning all of your wants into a reality. I could not have asked to work with anyone better than Marybeth. She is one of the sweetest people I have ever had the pleasure of meeting.
The day of our wedding, was honestly more beautiful than I even pictured. You see the ballroom set up for your tour and you see how beautiful it is.. but when that room is set up for your wedding... it changes everything. I was blown away. Marybeth asked us if we wanted to take a sneak peak of the ballroom during cocktail hour before everyone sees it and I just looked around and started to tear up at how perfect everything was, it was even more amazing than the picture I had in my head.
Our guests are still talking about how our cocktail hour was the best that they have ever had at a wedding, and are STILL raving about the dinner and the cake! Our maitre d' was also amazing, she did everything for us. There was never a time that I actually needed something, because she was so on top of everything.
If you chose to have your wedding, or any other special event here you will not be disappointed. I can promise they will turn that special day into more than you ever thought possible.
Thank you Marybeth and The Reception Center for turning our dreams into a reality. We are truly so thankful!
I highly recommend The Reception Center at St Clements!! It was the best decision we made. The entire staff is so nice, we always felt so welcomed every time we walked in. The food is so amazing!! Cocktail hour was incredible and we LOVED our ...
cake!! It looked and tasted amazing! We received compliments all night about how great the food was and how nice the venue looked!! The room is very spacious and has a bar on each side!! The wedding coordinator Marybeth is the absolute BEST! She was so extremely helpful and so easy to work with!! She really calmed my nerves and made sure everything was perfect!! The night of the wedding everything turned out so great. I wish we could do it all over again. Thank you so much for making our wedding perfect ♥
There aren't enough ways to explain what an absolutely amazing place this is. The Reception Center was one of 4 places my wife and I had agreed to take a look at this being our third and once we walked in we knew it was the right place. You ent...
er and all you can see is this beautiful piano and you just get this feeling from the place and once we saw the hall it was that Wow feeling people tell you about when you know its the right place. Marybeth was absolutely the best she made you feel like you were her top priority and the only party she was planning but at the same time made you feel so relaxed and calm. She was full of advice and recommendation. You can't explain how great it feels knowing you have nothing to worry about because she was on top of everything and everything was going to be perfect. And to top it all off THE FOOD IS AMAZING! The cocktail hour was so good and the dinner just far and beyond what we imagined The entire staff was so nice and help. I really can't thank them enough for making it the best day ever. And for the price its just unbeatable! You must see this place before choosing your wedding venue
The Reception Center is a hidden gem!! My husband and I had a very difficult time deciding upon a reception venue. After visiting many venues in the Monmouth and Ocean county area, we walked into The Reception Center and we instantly knew it wa...
s the one!
Our maitre d', MaryBeth was very accommodating and professional throughout the process. Every time I had a question, she was very responsive and clear. MaryBeth also had a very easy going demeanor that put a lot of my anxiety revolving around the day at ease. She was very accommodating with any last minute changes and making sure my husband and I's day went as smoothly as possible! Peg also knew just what to do with color coordination throughout the venue.
The venue and the staff were phenomenal! Our guests raved about the food!! I hope to return to The Reception Center as a guest to enjoy the food and experience from a different perspective! The Reception Center is definitely a hidden gem and one of the best values in the Central Jersey area!
Words can't even describe how amazing this place and staff are. All we can say are quotes from our families. "Best Wedding Ever!!" "The food is the best wedding food I've ever had!" "I will never get over how amazing that waffle was with the ic...
e cream." "We tried to find something wrong to talk about on the way home like we do for every wedding, but we just couldn't." "Every little detail was taken into consideration!"
The Reception Center went above and beyond our expectations. Marybeth and Brain truly made the whole process simple and fun. They both were so welcoming, kind, and helped with anything we needed. Any question we had (which was a lot), they answered with such kindness and honesty. We cannot recommend them enough! Thank you Reception Center staff for seriously making our day the best day our lives, and making it a day no one will ever forget!!
Love- Katie and Jimmy Comerford
We got married on June 23, 2018 and couldn’t be happier that we chose The Reception Center not only for our reception, but for our ceremony as well. From the minute we walked in and met with Marybeth we knew this was where we wanted to get marr...
ied. Even the owner came out to meet us. Marybeth worked well with our vendors to accommodate their needs since we were having the ceremony and reception at the venue. She made the whole wedding planning process easy. Anytime I had a question or concern I called her and she instantly had an answer or solution. She was vet prompt in getting back to me when she needed to. She was always one step ahead of me (which is pretty difficult to do). We loved that we had our own private bridal suite and cocktail hour. We were able to arrive before our guest and relax a bit before our ceremony. When we arrived Marybeth was there to greet us and make sure we had everything we needed. The attendant in our suite during cocktail hour always made sure we had a drink and that there was always good.
We decided to go with a nontraditional cake and decided to have a cupcake tower. We gave the baker some ideas of what we were looking for and could have been more pleased with the outcome. He did a beautiful job. Not only did it look great, but tasted great too!.
And the food… people are still talking about the selection and amount of food. They couldn’t get over how great everything looked and tasted. There was plenty to eat during cocktail hour alone. By the time dinner came people said they were full. The staff was even kind enough to wrap some peoples food. As there did for us, since I knew we’d be hungry when we got home. We can’t thank Marybeth and the staff at The Reception Center for all they did to allow us to have the wedding of our dreams .We will definitely be recommending The Reception Center to our friends.
Marybeth and her staff at The Reception Center are nothing short of AMAZING. From working with the budget and many emails and phone conversation to make sure our day was perfect. Marybeth even hung around during the wedding to make sure thin...
gs were smooth. Our Mait're D, Hazel was excellent and very attentive to not only us but all of our guests as well. The food was excellent especially the double stuffed pork chop.
A year later our guests still say great the food was especially during cocktail hour and the Venetian hour.
I would HIGHLY recommend The Reception Center.
We had our wedding at the reception center June 29th 2018. And it was the most beautiful, amazing, and breathtaking experience we could never forget. Marybeth was exceptional down to planning, and organizing. On our wedding day everything ran...
so smooth. The bridal suite attendant and Amanda are extremly attentive and helpful it was as if they knew exactly what was needed at that moment. Amanda also made it a priority my husband and myself sat down to enjoy our dinner. I couldn't be more grateful to have that memory of being able to sit down even it if was for a few minutes .The moment we walked through the door. The reception center team worked there majic. I received so many compliments from our guest in regards to cocktail hr,dinner, and how professional the servers were and how beautiful the venue is. I definitely recommend this venue to everyone! Our wedding day was exactly how we imagine it would be.
Thank you so much for everything!!
Mr and Mrs Baez
The Reception Center at St. Clement truly made our wedding a night to remember! The staff was friendly and went above and beyond to accommodate our needs. This was our first venue we toured and we knew right away we were done looking. Our weddi...
ng planner was fantastic! She kept us on schedule and was always available for help. The decor and the food was amazing! We really couldn’t have done any better and didn’t break our budget. We will definitely come back for future anniversaries!
The first time I visit The Reception of Saint Clement, I fell in love with the place and I know in my heart is a perfect place for our wedding. I met Marybeth and she was so nice, sweet and very helpful. I was so amazed the way they decorated m...
y venue it was gorgeous. All our guess was so pleased on the food, the service was excellent. Like I said I had “Perfect Wedding” . Thank you so much...
MaryBeth and her team were absolute rockstars! We had a lot of last minute changes to guest list, seating and decor set-up. They handled every change with ease and professionalism! The decor was better than anything I could have imagined! Peg t...
ook my vision for our wedding cake and created an absolutely stunning cake! Our guests enjoyed themselves immensely and could not stop offering complements on the venue! Thank you for making our wedding perfect!!! I would highly recommend The Reception Center! Amazing attention to detail, sincerity, professionalism and talent... what more could you want!?!
I would highly recommend the reception center to any one looking to have an AMAZING wedding at a reasonable price. The food was absolutely spectacular and we got compliments about it all night from our guest. Marybeth and all the reception cent...
er staff made our day absolutely beautiful. Marybeth worked so hard to make sure our day was everything we hoped for with as little stress as possible. I am so grateful we chose them to have our wedding!! I would recommend them to anyone!
How do you thank those who make your dreams come true? When shopping for wedding venues Saint Clements was my first location we saw. After meeting with Peg I left there knowing that there was no way any venue along with staff would ever be abl...
e to compare and I was right! After going to a few other locations I called Peg and booked knowing that I had made the best decision for my wedding. From there I had nothing but positive experiences with all who worked there. Marybeth and Peg truly made my husband and I feel as if we were the only wedding of the year. They were comforting, honest, knowledgeable and honestly heaven sent during the entire process. Even with all the stresses that come with a wedding I can honestly say that because of Saint Clements I still miss the planning. The day of our wedding I walked in and was floored with how perfect it all was. They went out of their way to decorate each piece and make our wedding exactly what we wanted. Every guest was impressed with the food, staff and especially scenary of our reception. I look forward to booking future events with Saint Clements!
Exceptional service, amazing food, accommodating professionals, all are things that instantly come to mind when thinking of The Reception Center at St, Clement. We could not have picked a better place to celebrate our special day. The entire st...
aff is phenomenal at what they do. They are very professional and attentive. Marybeth was the biggest help in all of our planning. She assisted us with any issues, eased our minds with any concerns. Working with her made wedding planning SO much easier. Our day was beyond all expectations and we have the incredible staff of St. Clement to thank for that. Marybeth, we appreciate you and all you did for us! We HIGHLY recommend The Reception Center at St Clement!!
From the very first moment we walked into the reception center, my husband and I knew that's where we wanted to have our wedding. It had everything.. from beautiful brand new carpets, to crystal chandeliers, a beautiful bridal suite, a piano fo...
r cocktail hour.. everything. The reception center has the overall look of elegance for your wedding or any other special event. However, what really made our decision was the hardworking, dedicated people we met while planning. The wedding coordinators, Marybeth and Peg, were helpful from beginning to end. Always offering up suggestions and solutions. They were on top of every last detail on the day of our wedding. From purple flowers in the garden to match our bridal party to the wedding timeline flowing beautifully throughout the night. They took all the stress out of planning and eased my mind consistently as the wedding day approached. The chef and owner Brian is absolutely wonderful. With having a lot of allergies, I was worried about finding a place which could accommodate me. But Brian reassured us there would be no cross contamination and everything would be safe, and it was! From cocktail appetizers to the buffet during the reception, everything was delicious. Our favorite was the sliders and shakes station! We highly recommend the reception center for your next event. I can't wait till we are able to use their services again! Thank you again to Marybeth, Peg, Brian, and the Reception Center at St Clements staff!
The Reception Center at St. Clement is the venue you didn't know you needed. From the moment we first walked in we felt welcomed, and communication was clear and constant. Marybeth assisted us from start to finish, and made everything easy. She...
never missed a beat!
We attended a tasting and the food was out of this world! I can gladly say that our food was just as delicious the night of the wedding. Our friends and family are still talking about the delicious appetizers and stations from cocktail hour, and the large and tasty portions they were served at dinner.
We chose the most basic package and the cake, gorgeous centerpieces, uplighting, and cocktail hour pianist were all included! You truly couldn't ask for a better deal. Everything was decorated beautifully, the bridal suite was pristine and cozy, and our cake was made exactly the way we specified! (Our 3D snowflake cake came out beautifully and was a huge hit!) The Reception Center did not let us down, and all of the employees were attentive, professional, polite, and pleasant. Our guests were looked after with such amazing care!
I want to end this by thanking Marybeth, Kerri, and Amanda especially, as they rolled with every punch and kept my husband and I more than comfortable on our big day. I've never met a group of people who were so selfless and caring, they are our guardian angels. They went above and beyond to make sure everything went as smoothly as possible. We were taken care of like family, and they didn't rush us through any of our day. They made sure we enjoyed it and truly, sincerely took care of us. Our day wouldn't have been the same without those ladies, we are eternally grateful to them!
Our day was uniquely ours, and I wouldn't change a thing. THANK YOU!!!
Let me start off by saying, "I was on the fence about whether or not we wanted to have a wedding reception or just elope". But after meeting with Marybeth at The Reception Center at Saint Clement, we knew that we wanted to have a reception and ...
we wanted to have it there. Marybeth & Brian made us feel so comfortable, like you are part of the family! :) The venue is beautiful!! The food is AWESOME! My wedding was on November 4, 2017 and I am still getting phone calls from people raving about how good the food and service was. The selection of food that you get to pick from is unbelievable, and the quality of the food is top notch. We also, had our ceremony there and it was beautiful. The way they are able to transform the room from Ceremony to Reception was flawless. Marybeth worked one on one with me and my husband through the entire planning, and it is because of her that everything was PERFECT! I cannot say enough good things about Brian and Marybeth! Also, the price is right! No other venue that we looked at could come close to the price for everything that you get with your package at The Reception Center at Saint Clement. I hope that I get to host another function here in the future.
From the moment we walked into The Reception Center, our minds were made up; we had to have our wedding reception here! I cannot say enough good things about Marybeth and Peg! They were both amazing—both extremely responsive and answered any qu...
estions we had from day 1 to ensure we got everything we wanted so that everything was perfect on our wedding day. Right after our first visit, we scheduled a tasting for the following week. Even that was far beyond our expectations--and we left stuffed! We got to (more than) sample a ton of amazingly delicious menu items and this was extremely helpful in selecting our wedding day menu. The head chef, Brian, came out to introduce himself and made sure everything came out perfect--which it definitely did! Any customizations or accommodations we asked about, were easily provided to us. With all that goes into planning a wedding, knowing we had a venue that took care of things like the centerpieces, wedding cake and amazing decor, was more than we could have asked for. Everyone raved about how delicious the food was, from cocktail hour all the way through, to the cake and our DELECTABLE fresh out of the oven cookie station with milkshake shooters! The entire staff at The Reception Center made sure each and every one of us was 100% taken care of the entire night! I wish we could do it all over again!!
First things, first, The Reception Center and the staff are absolutely amazing! They do everything! Food, cake, setting up your decorations, EVERYTHING! I found Saint Clements online and it was the first venue we visited. I knew as soon as we l...
eft our first appointment that this was going to be the place we would have our reception. My husband and I paid for most of the wedding ourselves so we were worried about the expense. Well, we didn't need to worry about that! The prices were definitely the best I have ever seen and the quality of the food and service, you would think we had spent a fortune. As for the staff, Marybeth is so wonderful, responsive and just so easy to work with. She made everything leading up to the big day so smooth and stress free and everything turned out exactly how I wanted. My relatives are still talking about how amazing the food was and how beautiful the hall was (for real though, those skylights!). Our maitre d, Amanda was incredible, my husband and I did not need to get one single thing for ourselves. We truly felt like royalty! If you are planning a wedding, please check out The Reception Center at Saint Clement, I promise you, you will not be disappointed!
Marybeth is a Godsend, she is absolutely wonderful, answered every question, made sure I had nothing to worry about. I can honestly say that I had the perfect wedding, the food was hot and fantastic, the chef Brian is truly talented with his cr...
eations. They treat you like family. I did not have one worry or single concern about the day of my wedding. People are still talking about my wedding and its over a month now about how fantastic everything was. I owe them a huge portion of that success!!
I got married September 2017 at the reception center, I could not have asked for a better experience. Marybeth was such a huge help, every question was answered thoroughly and quickly. The big day was so easy thanks to all of the staff. The dec...
orations are gorgeous. The food is amazing! It’s everhthing you could ask for made simple and easy. I loved having my reception and ceremony in the same space, the ceremony set up is Beautiful and perfectly set up to feel like a completely different space, also super convenient for myself and my guests. I give the reception center 10 thumbs up! I have continuously referred this venue. It is absolutely perfect!
My husband and I had our wedding at the Reception Center at Saint Clement and it was absolutely amazing! We could not have found a better place! Marybeth was fantastic and was such a huge help along the entire process. Our Maitre'd Hazel was so...
extra helpful the whole night of our wedding! Definitely going to book this venue for any of our future events and would recommend to anyone. Superb service!
I can't thank you enough. Marybeth I appreciate all your support in making my dream come true. my whole family and friends can't stop talking about how delicious the food was, what great service the received in the bridal suite and in the recep...
tion. We weren't able to rehearse and Marybeth took over and she did an amazing job. no-one noticed it..again you are the best of the best. Thank you so much.
Jen and Melissa
After touring a few different wedding venues, we walked into The Reception Center and I knew this was the place we would be getting married. The level of care and pride that is put into the business was evident from the beginning. It didn’t fee...
l like we were just another wedding they were trying to turn around like the other bigger, more expensive places. I brought my husband to the tasting and he of course was hooked immediately. Each time we were there, we had their undivided attention being sure to make it feel like we were the only wedding. The Reception Center was overly accommodating and willing and ready to do whatever was needed to make it the wedding of our dreams. The wedding itself was flawless! Everything from the ceremony to the reception went so smoothly, I didn’t have to worry about a thing. The cocktail hour with the lighting and the pianist was so romantic. As for the food. Oh my gosh! I still have guests telling me how good the food was. Again it goes back to the care they put into everything they do at The Reception Center. We couldn’t have asked for anything more. Marybeth was absolutely amazing and saw us through the entire process from day one. It was an absolute pleasure working with her! If you are planning your wedding, do yourself a favor and tour The Reception Center you will not be disappointed.
My husband and I are 100% pleased with how our wedding turned out. Wow..Marybeth and Peg really outdid themselves! The Reception Center hands down is the best venue! We couldn't have asked for a better staff to work with. Our centerpieces Peg m...
ade were amazing and the decor was beautiful. They thought of every little touch. The food was outstanding. Two weeks later, our guests are still talking about it. We can't thank Marybeth, Peg and the staff enough.
First we would like to truly thank the entire staff at Saint Clement Reception Center especially Marybeth. They were all attentive during the whole night of our wedding and making sure we had everything we needed as well as so much more. Our sp...
ecial day was beyond magical, we wish we could relive the night all over again.
As we all know planning your special day is a very big thing and you want everything to be perfect. Marybeth was an awesome help throughout the whole process of planning our special day and she most definitely calmed the wedding jitters of making sure everything was perfect! We can't thank her enough for putting together our perfect country/rustic themed wedding.
Lastly, the center was absolutely stunning and beautiful. Our wedding turned out to be everything we dreamed of and more! The food was also excellent, our guests could not stop talking about how great cocktail hour was and dinner.
We highly recommend this venue!
Thank you again to all the staff at Saint Clement reception center as Mayer catering!
Booking The Reception Center at Saint Clement was the BEST (and first) decision my husband and I made. Marybeth was so helpful from day one, she was there every step of the way answering all of our questions and keeping us on track until the da...
y of our wedding. The food was DELICIOUS, the staff set up food in the bridal sweet for us to enjoy in privacy and all of our guests still rave about the food. The staff was so helpful from the minute we arrived at the venue. I really loved how they were on top of everything from-- refilling drinks, to getting us and our kids our food first, going around tables making sure guests were taken care of and to having all our stuff packed and ready to take home by the end of the night. The ballroom was set up beautifully and everyone had nothing but nice things to say about the reception center. I am still reliving our wedding day (8-12-17) and we are so happy we chose this venue.
From the moment we walked in at our initial visit, we knew this was the place we wanted our wedding reception to be. In addition to having great prices and everything on campus, the staff was incredible! Marybeth was attentive to every detail, ...
and we never felt like we were just another wedding they were having. We felt like their only guests whenever we were there. The food was incredible, and I would love to go back for another tasting - because its that delicious. The portions are as generous as they are delicious.
They asked how they could make our reception special and personalized, and attended to those details. For example, I was hoping for espresso, and they made sure I had it. We didn't have to ask for anything, because the staff was on top of everything. Its hard to even recall seeing them because they blended in so well. My husband said they were "stealthily attentive." We never felt like they were in the way.
Perhaps one of the nicest touches is the bridal party suite. It was great being able to have a space for ourselves to relax before partying the night away, complete with all the dishes being served during the cocktail hour. It was nice being able to sit back and put our feet up and enjoy being together. Another plus, it has its own bathroom.
Our wedding was beautiful, a day we will always remember, and the Reception Center at St. Clements played a major role in making our memories. Thank you to everyone involved. We will certainly keep you in mind for future celebrations.
First of all, let me just say that The Reception Center at St. Clement is AMAZING!!!!! The BEST choice we did for our wedding. We are EXTREMELY happy and grateful of everything that the staff did for us to make our wedding so BEAUTIFUL and SPEC...
IAL!!!! My husband and I got married on July 1, 2017 and we planned our wedding for a year and a half. We visited 13 wedding venues and NOTHING compared to The Reception Center. This was the 3rd venue I visited and every other venue I went to I kept comparing it to The Reception Center. I could not stop talking about it! My husband could not wait to see the venue in person already at this point. This venue is also SO AFFORDABLE!!! We both went one more time and I fell more in LOVEEEE! We also went to a food tasting with our parents and the food was AMAZINGGGGG!!!!!! All my guests were bragging about the food and how good it was. A lot of them also told me that they were full already at the cocktail hour because they serve so much food. Also, there was a piano playing during the cocktail hour for my guests which caught my eye from the first time I saw it. There was an ice sculpture placed at the cocktail hour!!!! I mean if this does not make you want to book with The Reception Center I don't know what will. Even now our guests still talk about how good the food was and how beautiful the place is. The staff is so friendly and treated my guests and us like royalty. MARYBETH!!!!! Our wedding coordinator!!! I don't know what I would've done without her. The most sweetest person you will ever meet. She was always making sure the wedding planning was a smooth experience. Literally every time I went to meet with Marybeth she took all my wedding planning stress away in a minute! I felt better every visit! Marybeth, if you are reading this THANK YOU SO MUCH for all you did for us and for making our wedding vision become reality and for going ABOVE AND BEYOND with everything. Kerri, our maître d’, was amazing and took great care of us the entire night of the wedding. She made sure we were comfortable, having fun, our glasses were always full, and that we ate. From the time that we arrived in the limo, she was outside with Marybeth to greet us and welcome us in our SEPARATE cocktail hour for my bridal party. Let me just say that I had a 250 guests wedding and The Reception Center made sure every one of my guests were comfortable. Again, THANK YOU SO MUCH TO THE RECEPTION CENTER AND MAYER CATERING FOR MAKING OUR WEDDING DREAM COME TRUE. From: Mr. & Mrs. Guerra
We were blown away by entire experience with the Reception Center! We were going to hire a caterer and have our reception at our local firehouse, but I decided to go to the open house/tasting that they were hosting. I was amazed by the food, an...
d was thrilled to find out all that was included in even their most basic package: champagne toast, custom cake, ice sculpture, cocktail hour pianist, neutral centerpeices, 5 hour open bar, sit down dinner with table side ordering, wait staff (tips were included in the price), personal waiter for the bride and groom, uplighting, and more. They also have a private picture garden right outside the venue which was absolutely gorgeous. The hall is beautiful. My only complaint when I went to see the place was that the carpet was showing its age, but that was replaced a week before the wedding!
Marybeth and Peg helped us plan out all the details, and were kind and accommodating.
Booking with the reception center ensured that we had a lovely, stress-free time planning our wedding and an absolutely magical wedding day. I would enthusiastically recommend this venue.
I had my daughter's wedding May 26th 2017 and I can't say enough great things about the Reception center. Marybeth was absolutely wonderful. She has such a bubbly personality and went beyond my expectations. If we wanted it she got it done and ...
always with a smile. I can't say enough great things about the entire experience. From the attentiveness of Marybeth to the outstanding food served it was the best. The transition from having the ceremony,to the cocktail hour to the reception itself left me able to enjoy myself and the guests. I received compliments from all. I would highly recommend for anyone having a special event.
Thank you so much Marybeth and team at St Clements.
I had my wedding at The Reception Center on 5/20/2017 and it was perfect! Marybeth was in communication with me throughout all of my planning and made sure I had everything I wanted and needed- she did a fantastic job! The day of, the staff was...
extremely attentive and my husband and I were treated like royalty; we had drinks before we needed a refill, food passed to us first as we were walked around cocktail hour speaking to our guests, and they continually asked us if we needed anything. The staff were also super friendly and never without a smile. The most important aspect to us was that our guests had a great time and they did! Everyone raved about the delicious food, desserts, and beautiful ballroom! My husband and I were extremly impressed by the level of service we received. At the end of the night when I went to retrieve our stuff I was so relieved and grateful -the staff had all of our belongings packed up for us. In addition to having the top of our cake packed they also packed some extra food and desserts packed for us so we could enjoy our food again the next day. I really can't express enough how wonderful our experience was at St. Clements Reception Center- I highly recommend this venue and the staff. Thank you again to Marybeth and the staff for making our special day beautiful and so much fun, we truly has an amazing night!
The Reception Center did a fabulous job with our wedding reception. Marybeth, Peg, & staff were great and easy to work with. Our Maitre'd was Keri, she & her staff were excellent. Please consider using The Reception Center & Mayer Catering for ...
your next event. I promise you won't be disappointed.
The Reception Center is AMAZING!! We attended my sister’s wedding last year and it was so much fun and she raved about how awesome and accommodating everyone was there so we decided to give it a shot. Once we contacted Marybeth we knew we were ...
going to put the deposit down that night and sure enough we were all set just like that. With working a fulltime job & 3 kids at home the thought of planning a wedding was making me nervous, but because of Marybeth I was able to get through it just about stress free! We attended the food tasting with our parents and once again were blown away by everything they had to offer! Marybeth even made a recommendation that we try the empanadas and of course we did and they were added to our cocktail hour- they were delicious! All the staff at The Reception Center made sure our wedding night just PERFECT! The place is just beautiful- from all the planning help, the beautiful bridal suite, the centerpieces, to cleaning the “Garden Area” from all the snow for pictures! From the Ceremony, to cocktail hour, to the reception everything went so smooth without any questions or delays it sure was just a magical day. We were married 3/17/17 and were even able to tie St. Patty’s day into it by changing the lighting and coordinating the linens. The food was amazing our guests are still talking about it! I would HIGHLY recommend The Reception Center to everyone I know for weddings or any events they have coming up! Thank you Marybeth and TRC staff for all your help with making our wedding night One of the BEST nights of our lives!!! Kirk and Jessica Astarita
From the moment we walked into the doors of the Reception Center we were impressed. We just came from looking at three other halls that were more expensive, not as big, and did not have what we were looking for at all in a hall. All the other p...
laces we looked at the people we met with all seemed so uptight, and snobby, but the staff at the Reception Center made you feel welcomed and were so down to earth, but yet so professional at all times.
Just to list a few of the many, many amenities
-Huge Hall
-Spacious Bridal Suite – of which food was also served in so we didn’t miss out on our cocktail hour
-Private bathroom off of Bridal Suite
-Garden Area for photos
-Piano player during cocktail hour
-Gorgeous center pieces
-Ice Sculpture
-Cake made onsite
-Huge Variety of menu options
-Bird Cage
-Gift table
-Option of having two bars
-Only one wedding/event is taken place at a time
-The uplighting helped create a nice ambiance
but yea this are just a few of the many amenities the Reception Center has to offer
We had the ceremony there as well and the way it was set up was so beautifully done – amazing to see it set up that way and then their ability to then set it up for the reception was truly flawless.
Mary Beth was very kind and beyond helpful - as was the entire staff. They were able to accommodate us with special requests and even helped my Mother and Father In Law surprise us with a specially designed Ice Sculpture. Even the owner and chef personally spoke with us and came up with special accommodations for our menu due to our diverse heritage (Irish/Italian Wife, Puerto Rican/German Husband)
Even with all those accommodations we did not feel like they were trying to “nickle and dime us” in fact we really did not feel any pressure at all. There were no high pressure tactics at all while all those other places we went to felt like they were trying to wheel and deal us from the first moment we spoke to them.
I can’t say enough how amazing everything was, the hall, the presentation, the FOOD oh my god the food, I’m still getting phone calls about how amazing the food was.
Truly and honestly I don’t think we could have found a better hall to have our wedding at. They made sure every detail of the night was perfect and it truly was. Thank you so much Mary Beth, Staff, Chefs and Owners for making our special day amazing.
We just had our wedding at The Reception Center on 1/14/17 and it was the most amazing night of our lives!! We fell in love with the place after our first tour, even more so once we found out how affordable it was! We started working with Mar...
yBeth as our coordinator and she couldn't have been sweeter, more attentive and helpful!
We went to one of the complimentary tastings with our parents and were blown away by how good all of the food was. We were also blown away by how friendly everyone is, from the ownership (family owned) to the servers and bartenders. Everyone was raving to us on the night of about how amazing both the cocktail hour and reception meals were.
After we had originally booked, we found out that we were going to be having a baby! MaryBeth and the rest of the staff worked with us to change the dates around and never made us feel like we were putting them out or inconveniencing them, which was huge to us. They also worked with us to set up a gender reveal cake cutting, which was the single most amazing moment of our lives!! We would also like to give a big thank you to Cindy, our maitre d, who checked up on us countless times throughout the night to make sure that we were happy and had everything that we needed.
This is a gorgeous, conveniently located venue and we really can't recommend it enough!! Thank you Reception Center!!
I don't even know where to start ! The staff here is AMAZING! They took my vision and created a wedding more beautiful than I could ever imagine! We had some pretty rowdy groomsmen and, the staff handled it very well! They were SO attentive to...
our needs and the needs of all of our guests! I have received so many phone calls from family members and friends saying that it was the most beautiful and well organized wedding they have ever attended! I wish I could take all of the credit for that but, I just supplied the materials and the ideas! The night ran so smoothly! I would recommend using the reception center at St. Clement to ANY of my friends that are getting married!
Allen & I are so happy to have chosen The Reception Center as our wedding venue. We could not have been happier with the outcome of our wedding. We were looking for a location that had a church and venue in the same location and this was it! We...
even booked our rehearsal dinner there. Marybeth and her team made sure that all of our expectations were met. The Reception Center is very responsive and a pleasure to work with in all aspects. The Reception Center has really made our wedding unforgettable!!
My husband and I booked our date at st Clements the reception center the day of our tour(first time seeing the place) it's absolutely beautiful here. The staff is So friendly and accommodating. Anything we wanted or needed it was taken care...
of. The food is amazing. I'm still getting feed back from my guests, they all sum it up by saying "best wedding ever". What a great feeling! During the tasting the head chef came out and discussed with my then fiance now husband about a Cuban food station during the cocktail Hour. It was a huge hit, everyone loved it. Organized, classy, professional, beautiful , accommodating and friendly are just some words that come to mind when I think of my experience in planning my reception at st Clements. Thank you Mary beth , peg and all the great staff for helping make our special night absolutely perfect. You guys are the best! - Ivan and Kim 11/18/16
We just got married 10.7.16 and we were blown away! Planning a wedding half way across the country scared me at first. However, we couldn't have done it without the amazing staff at the Reception Center! They made sure every detail was perfect!...
We had such an amazing and memorable time there. The food is out of this world, and we had people tell us that this was the first wedding they been to where the cake tasted just as good as it looked! Everything was perfect! We cannot thank them enough for everything that was done. This truly is a great venue, with incredible staff, and amazing prices to boot! Peg, MaryBeth, and Hazel were amazing throughout the entire process. This place is truly a hidden gem in NJ. Thank you again for making our day so unforgettable.
I just had my wedding last month and I do not know where to begin with all the great things I can say about this hidden gem! From the beginning when my fiancé and I booked our wedding we felt so comfortable. It is a family owned business and th...
ey make you feel like you are part of the fam. The planning process was seamless and all the details I gave to Marybeth were executed perfectly. Do not let Marybeth deceive you! She has been working at the venue for so long she knows everything about the place. She is also a pleasure to work With.
The food at the wedding was out of this world. As other brides mentioned in other reviews my guests also said it was the best food they ever had at the wedding. You can tell there are no corners cut and the quality is superb. Of course it helps that the owner is also the executive chef so he oversees everything leaving the kitchen. You will not find that at any other venue. My wedding cake which they make there was beautiful and also tasted great. We felt like a queen and king the night of the wedding from the great service we received. I would highly recommend The Reception Center to any bride looking to get great value at a reasonable price.
Angelo and I would like to thank Brian, Marybeth, and the entire staff for such an amazing wedding reception! Marybeth was always quick to respond to any questions I had we LOVED working with her!!! Brian and his entire kitchen staff did an am...
azing job with the food! Each station, hors d'oeuvre, and dinner plate was cooked and presented to prefection!! The cake and Viennese hour was out of this world. It will be a night we will never forget and can not thank you enough!!!
John and I are absolutely thrilled with how everything turned out on our wedding day. We went for a food tasting last winter and didn't turn back. We knew immediately that we wanted to book with the reception center. The food is out of this wor...
ld. Several of our guests said it was the best food they've ever had at a wedding, even better than some high end places. They also include things that other places won't hesitate to nickel and dime you for. It is evident that they truly care about their guests. Every member of the staff that we encountered was polite and courteous. Marybeth was a pleasure to work with... she even bustled up my dress. It takes a lot of stress out of your wedding day to know that everything is done right there. Go for a food tasting and you can end your search for the perfect wedding venue. Thanks again!
I just had my wedding reception at The Reception Center this past Saturday, and the only thing I can say is WOW!!!! My wedding was PERFECT!!!!!! Marybeth was an absolute dream to work with! She answered any concerns and questions of mine in a v...
ery timely manner! When I say my wedding was perfect, I truly mean it was perfect; everything went off without a hitch!!! Cindy, our Maitre D, went above and beyond for us!!!! She helped me and husband with everything that day, from getting us drinks to showing us how to properly cut the wedding cake. Every single one of our guests left saying that this was the best wedding they have ever been to, and I honestly have to agree with them!!!! I highly recommend The Reception Center to anyone looking for a wedding venue, I truly could not be happier with my wedding!!!! Thank you all so much!!!!!
we got married on 9/4/16 and it was nothing less than spectacular! the service, the food, the atmosphere and attention to detail is above and beyond. we got Marybeth and her calm cool and creativeness really helped my nerves! she was amazing, p...
rompt emails back, help with anything i needed and just overall pleasant to be in touch with. we already had one couple book the venue and i cant wait to go to their wedding to enjoy the amazing food again!!!! wedding and expensive and stressful, here you get a great deal and lots of help.
The Reception Center at Saint Clement is truly worth every penny! From the food to the service, it was fit for a queen. My day was made special by every worker that day. They contributed to a night that I will always remember. I cannot thank S...
t. Clements enough on such a job well done!
I'm so glad I decided to have my wedding here. We did the all inclusive package which really took the stress out of having to find a DJ, photographer, florist and stationary. The prices are amazing so we were able to upgrade some things. Joanne...
and Peg were wonderful to work with. Everything turned out so beautiful from the flowers to the cake to all of the decorations for the ceremony and reception. The food is also amazing. Our guests raved about the food and the atmosphere. Great job to all involved! Thank you so much for helping to make our day so special and memorable!!
Our wedding date: 5/21/2016
Me and my wife just want to thank The Mayer Catering, Joanne and the staff for a wonderful time, good services and the food was delicious. You made our wedding a dream come true. And we so look forward in many more ...
events that we will plan with you guys in the near future.
A well balanced location in terms of elegance to price ratio. It's a one stop shop for a great wedding.
Amazing wedding venue. My fiance and I had our wedding at The Reception Center on 2/13/16. Everything was perfect. Melanie and Joanne couldn't have been more helpful in the planning process. Brian worked with us personally on our menu and was o...
pen to customizing some of our menu items based on my husband's nationality as well as accommodating our vegan/vegetarian guests. I created a large candy buffet and the staff was amazing at setting it up exactly how I planned it. Our guests are still raving about our wedding, especially the food. We have gotten so many comments about how amazing the food was. From the day we walked in to book the venue to the night of the wedding, everyone at The Reception Center made the planning process so easy and enjoyable. Can't wait to attend another event here!!!!!
My husband and I had no idea what we wanted in a wedding when we first started meeting with the team at The Reception Center. Soon after talking to the very friendly and helpful staff, we decided we could actually afford to have the wedding of ...
our dreams on top of the wedding of our dreams. We decided to get married at Allamuchy Mountain State Park in Stanhope, NJ at the peak of our favorite outdoor rock climbing spot with the most magnificent view. Since our parents could not be present for this ceremony (due to the lengthy hike to the mountain peak), the team at The Reception Center worked with us to set up another ceremony outside in the garden that our families could attend. We had a very small outdoor ceremony which led straight into a beautiful cocktail hour and the most wonderful reception I could have ever asked for! The team at The Reception Center made it so incredibly easy and stress free to plan and even attend my wedding! Each event transitioned into the next flawlessly!
The Reception Center holds bridal shows every now and then (which I suggest attending) to taste the INCREDIBLE food and to see the space and vendors they work with! The Reception Center provided my second ceremony venue, my cocktail hour/reception venue, my flower vendor (Petals By Peg), the catering, the cake, the bar stock & service, the tables & chairs, table cloths, & decor (including center pieces), and the card holding bird cage. The service from start to finish was absolutely unbeatable, especially for the price! Of all the people I talked to who attended my wedding, every person said it was the most fun they've had at a wedding (beyond my expectations, by far)! It's really an unbeatable deal at the end of the day and I feel absolutely blessed to have tied the knot in their beautiful garden! Thank you to everyone at The Reception Center who helped make our wedding the best day/night ever!
We loved our wedding at the Reception Center at St. Clement's! Our guests left the evening saying it was one of the best weddings they had been to, and we wouldn't have been able to do it without the staff. Tara and the entire catering/event t...
eam made our day so very special. The Reception Center looked beautiful and the food tasted delicious. They were willing to and accommodating in working with our special requests in order to make our day unique. All of this for a reasonable price, something rare in the wedding industry.
Hi Tara,
Thank you and your staff for our Wonderful, Fabulous Wedding.
Omg everyone is talking about what a good time they had and how wonderful the food was. I knew from the moment I came there to view the place I wanted to have my ...
our wedding there. I had never thought I could afford the venue but thanks to you and your staff our dreams came true.
No one gave me personalize service like you did. You made me feel like we were old friends. At The Reception Center it did not matter how big or small our budget was you guys were able to work with us. We absolutely love the whole place. I can not thank you and the staff enough. You guys really made our day special. Tears of Joy.
Thank you and God Bless
Mr. and Mrs Carnegie
The Reception center at St. Clement for our son's wedding reception was absolutely fabulous!
From the initial planning, through the day of the event, the entire staff made this process truly a pleasurable experience. The presentation, food, a...
nd the staff's service were outstanding.
We would highly recommend that you meet with the fine people at The Reception Center for excellence in both quality and value if you have not done so.
Our reception was Fiday evening .... it was fantastic! Everything was perfect! The venue was classy and elegant. Staff was very professional and very attentive and accomodating to every request.
Food was excellent and plentiful!
HIGHL...
Y RECOMMENDED!
The Reception Center at Saint Clement was by far the best decision we made in the wedding planning process. Our original venue lost their lease about a year from our wedding date, so for about a week we were in a total panic.
A friend told u...
s about The Reception Center, so we decided to give it a try. From the moment we walked into the venue, we knew we were going to be very happy here. Not only did Mark, and later Tara, completely put us at ease with everything a reception entails, they were very upfront with everything. The room is beautiful, the service was excellent and the food was the best I have ever had at a wedding- we got married in May and people are STILL talking about how delicious the food was.
The Reception Center is the perfect place to have your wedding reception- the staff is caring, the pricing is a perfect value and the food is second to none!
By far the best decision I made during the planning of my wedding was to go with the Reception Center at Saint Clement. My wife and I visited other venues but we were quickly won over by the great people at the Reception Center. The hall itself...
is a beautiful space, the food is excellent and the staff is great! From the beginning straight till the end, the great team at the Reception Center made the experience an absolute pleasure! They really made every effort to accommodate all the requests we had all while making it as stress free as possible. I literally cannot say enough great things about the Reception Center and I want to thank the staff and specifically Mark, Brian, Tara and Peg for going out of their way to make sure my wife and I had the greatest wedding and reception we could of imagined!!!
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