I don't have enough words to say about how amazing Touch of Elegance at Greenbriar Oceanaire is.
My now husband & I searched for 2 years for a venue. In that time, we learned a lot. One of the things that we learned is that most of these pla...ces don't care about you & see you and your fiance as nothing but another payday.
That all changed when we found Touch of Elegance. We heard about them at the LBI Wedding Roadshow & were excited to hear that the owner, Joe Dringus, also owns a restaurant that we frequently visit. We heard about a location who works with them exclusively: Greenbriar Oceanaire Golf & Country Club. We made an appointment to tour the location & from the moment we walked in, some how, it felt like home. The room used for indoor ceremonies/cocktail hour is breathtaking, the ballroom is spacious but inviting with a HUGE dance floor, & the grounds are meticulously kept. We were greeted by the general manager, Rebecca, who is a ball of positive energy and hospitality! She gave us a great tour & was eager to learn about us & answered all of our questions.
Before booking, we were able to have a tasting with my parents. Joe & Rebecca BLEW OUR MINDS! My fiance & I didn't want typical, mediocre wedding food on our big day. We wanted impressive, 5-star quality & Joe did not disappoint! Joe takes pride in everything that comes out of his kitchen. The menu selections are extensive & if it's not on the menu, they will find a way to make it happen!
Once we decided to book, Joe really took the time to listen to us & what we wanted. If something wasn't going to work, he would give his professional & honest opinion, & help us come up with something even better. He created an amazing menu for us & our guests commented all evening on how amazing all the food was, from beginning to end.
Rebecca was amazing from the moment we met her. This woman is an absolute Godsend. My fiance and I never once felt like we were just another couple, or another wedding. We were made to feel like family. The whole process wouldn't have gone as smoothly as it did without her. This girl works HARD and really strives to provide all of her clients with the best experience possible.
Rebecca was always responsive to my emails and would carve out time to meet with us whenever we needed to. She is attentive, thoughtful, & kind. She would always provide us with guidance, advice, & support when she saw we needed it. She really listened & helped us work through details that were still fuzzy for us. She took amazing notes, knew what questions to ask, & brought our vision to life. The day of the wedding, Rebecca & her sister Julie brought me down to see the ballroom. I was moved to tears. It was more beautiful than anything I had ever imagined.
All of the staff is kind & attentive. My mother has some health issues & at various times during the day, I saw Julie making sure my mom was okay and making sure her needs were being tended to. I didn't have to worry about a single thing. All of the staff made sure that my husband and I had whatever we needed and many guests commented about the service being top notch.
My husband Jason and I are SO grateful we found Touch of Elegance and Greenbriar Oceanaire. The day still feels like a dream. We cannot thank them enough.
For all you couples on the fence about where to have your wedding, check out Touch of Elegance at Greenbriar Oceanaire! The decision will be easy!