It is not often that the first place you visit becomes the place you ultimately choose for your wedding venue. But that was exactly what happened for us and for my son and his now-...wife after visiting Royalton on the Greens and meeting Rachel. As it turned out, our first instincts were more than correct. It was the absolute perfect venue for their wedding.
From start to finish, Rachel, Jorge, and the entire staff were attentive, accommodating, knowledgeable, and genuinely invested in making the day extraordinary. As we moved through the process—from planning and selecting to finally celebrating—their input, intuition, and ability to bring our daughter-in-law’s vision to life could not have been more on target.
Jorge worked closely and thoughtfully with the couple to create a menu that was truly five-star worthy. The compliments and praise for the food from every guest, including restaurateurs and Michelin-level diners in attendance, were glowing. Chef Rutigliano made sure every plate was individualized and beautifully presented, and under his skillful direction, the cocktail-hour stations were abundant, beautiful, and delicious.
And then there was the day itself. Jorge and Aldo were there every step of the way, making sure that every single need was met—even taking care of us during the inevitable stresses of hosting. “Eat something, Mom and Dad. It’s a long day!” became one of those little moments we will remember.
Michelle, our bridal attendant, became the bridal party’s surrogate mom. She seemed to anticipate every need of the bride and her attendants, often before we even knew there was one. She went far beyond the role of bridal attendant, quietly working behind the scenes to guide us through the schedule, manage logistics, run errands, and, perhaps most importantly, keep everyone calm and reassured. Her presence was invaluable.
But perhaps the most special part of having the wedding at the Greens was its uniqueness.
“I must have been to 50 weddings in my life and have never been here,” one guest told us. “How could I have missed something this good?”
That, perhaps, is the hidden gem within this hidden gem: its understated beauty and unmistakable character.
There was the grand piano and classical music welcoming our guests upon arrival. The sweeping staircase leading to the brick-lined walk and floral ceremony backdrop. The return up to the beautiful balcony and then into the library, with its comfortable, timeworn character reminiscent of an old English pub. That room was personalized and transformed into a space that felt completely their own—a reflection of our bride and groom.
And then came the ballroom, where we were once again greeted by bartenders and table servers whose attention never wavered from our guests. Throughout the entire evening, the staff remained focused, gracious, and seemingly one step ahead of us.
We could not have been happier—or prouder—to host such a spectacular day at Royalton on the Greens. The venue, the food, the setting, and above all, the people exceeded every one of our expectations.
Our only regret is that we don't have another wedding to plan.
Because if we did, there is no question where we would hold it.
We would do it all over again—right there, at Royalton on the Greens.