After visiting more than a dozen potential wedding venues, my husband and I selected Trump National Golf Club in Bedminster, NJ to host our 10/14/17 wedding reception. I can honestly say that that was the single best decision we made during th...e 10-months we spent planning our big day. If I could give Trump National ten stars, I would eagerly.
On our first visit to the Club, we knew we had stumbled on something extraordinary. The grounds are truly breathtaking; wrought-iron gates open up to a mile-long driveway winding its way across the rolling hills that lead to the federalist-style clubhouse, which contains the beautiful Oak Room (for cocktails) and a main ballroom flanked by floor-to-ceiling windows and bedecked with crystal chandeliers. In autumn especially, with the foliage changing around the Club’s two spectacular 2-story fountains, the venue made for a stunning backdrop.
The majesty of Trump National’s grounds and facilities caught our attention, but it was meeting Amanda, Trump’s event manager, who sold us for good. In all honesty, Amanda functioned as our wedding planner and day-of-coordinator all rolled into one friendly and knowledgeable package. From day one, she offered warm assistance and expertise, inspiring immediate trust in my parents and me and even guiding our ultimate selection of wedding vendors. Amanda’s impeccable taste, responsiveness (she took no more than an hour or two to reply to our every email and phone call and went out of her way to meet special requests like the stocking of an obscure beer from Nantucket at our bar and setting up our dance-floor gobo and a DVD player to play our engagement DVD during our reception), and approachability made her the perfect partner for planning the wedding of our dreams.
We were already impressed by the facility and service, when we discovered Trump National’s food. During our tasting, scheduled about two months from our wedding date, we confirmed for ourselves what we had long heard about the quality of the Club’s cuisine, leaving so stuffed that we all had to nap away the rest of the day!
On the wedding day itself, Amanda tended to our every need, confirming and coordinating all of our vendors and ensuring that our event itself was fun, seamless and stress-free. She took the time to gather and deliver to the green room a selection of hors d’oeuvres for me and my husband, so we had the chance to try everything on our menu. She organized our wedding party for announcements, and with a big smile on her face and clipboard-in-hand, made sure that the run-of-show we had discussed was executed perfectly. Meanwhile, as suspected, the wedding day food, wine and beverages did not disappoint! A mixologist prepared delicious, fall-inspired specialty cocktails, while chef outdid himself with the hors d’oeuvres and three-course menu. Our guests raved about both the quality and the quantity of the food (special praise is due to the truffle ravioli, the lamb lollipops, the kobe beef sliders, the prime rib carving station, and the Club’s renowned, deep-dish “Trump Cookie”.) Many indicated to us that, out of dozens of weddings, ours was the best that they had ever attended. Looking back, I literally would not have changed a single detail.
If you’re looking for an elegant venue with food and service that will wow you your guests and ensure a perfect wedding day, look no further than Amanda and her team at Trump National Golf Club. You will not be disappointed!