Whitby Castle at Rye Golf Club

r questions (and we had so many). Ralph kept the wedding day running smoothly and kept the entire wedding party so calm! Roxie was a dream, such an attentive and caring bridal attendant. The venue was beautiful and the food was amazing--our guests keep calling us to say how much they loved the food and cake. Our wedding day was perfect, a dream come true, and the team at Whitby Castle was truly the best!! Looking forward to returning to Whitby again!

went. I'm honestly sad that our wedding is over and we don't have an excuse to work with the team more. If you want great good, amazing service, a beautiful spot, and fair prices, look no further than Whitby Castle.

dreams. It was the most incredible and insanely special day and not at all by accident! Since choosing Whitby as our venue for its connection with Whitby / Whitby Abbey in the UK (my husband is British) - Niki, Gabriel, Ralph, Rosa and Leanna all played a part in helping us ensure everything we wanted, we had. I had chosen at the start of our wedding planning process to organize all elements myself. Only hiring a DJ / live sax, jazz quartet for cocktail hour, photographer and videographer - I did the rest myself... no planner, no florist, nada. And so over the course of the past 15 months, while working I created centerpieces, floral arches and pooled together all the decor we used to turn Whitby into OUR castle for the day. Managing a majority of the planning myself was hard work - but the Whitby dream team made it easy... answering ALL my questions by e-mail and working with us on all fronts to ensure our day considered everything important to us. Every single ask they found a solution for. And I mean EVERY ASK. From ensuring the outside flower pots contained beautiful fresh flowers, reviewing our timeline queries, and welcoming us each and every time we popped in sometimes just to say hello when I was in town from London (!) - through to accommodating our schedules for my wedding decor drop off, set up and pickup, allowing our darling dog to stay in the Grooms room during our reception so she could take part in photos, shlepping us around with their golf cart and bringing beers / drinks to us during photos... my God. And the list goes on! The tremendous and genuine effort they made for us was truly outstanding and was worth every penny. From day one, they all as a team made my family, husband and I feel so cared about which to me is worth its weight in gold. We were not yet another Whitby wedding on your roster, but THE Colonna Grout Whitby Wedding. So if this venue is even remotely up your ally, don't hesitate. BOOK IT! The service, the FOOD, the ambience and cost cannot be rivaled. And having scoured a majority of venues across the Hudson valley and Connecticut I can assure you - there is no better place to have your special day!

But when we walked into the ballroom at Whitby, we immediately fell in love and booked shortly after. Every room is beautiful, especially the ballroom and outdoor terrace, making it a great choice for a partially outdoor event. We had no problems postponing our date with them due to the pandemic. Niki was so friendly and always available to answer my (often very specific and anxious) questions. Ralph helped run our day to the minute, with a sense of humor. He checked on us throughout the wedding day to make sure things were happening when and how we wanted. We used an outside caterer and, from all we could see, they worked together seamlessly. Our guests were as happy as we were. I'm so glad we found Whitby, and we would recommend it wholeheartedly, whether you're having a wedding or other kind of celebration.

mlessly through the entire process. They were always available to answer any questions. All of our guests raved about the food. Our bridal attendant Rosa was also amazing and made sure that we got to eat literally everything (seriously - I think she gave us about 6 plates of food from the cocktail hour at our table, and Ralph got us a huge plate of the desserts at the end). I really cannot say enough nice things about Whitby and the staff. They made our experience and our entire wedding wonderful. I would recommend them to anyone!

member (Willy we are so thankful) pull us aside during cocktail hour to make sure we ate!!! My husband has a gluten allergy and they worked with us effortlessly. So very thankful to them !

solutely stunning. The fact that it's an actual castle built in the 1800s is amazing. You truly feel as if you are in England, far away from everything. Our guests are raving about the INCREDIBLE food from start to finish (the Chef is SO sweet and talented), the magic and romance of the day, the flawless team running it all--RALPH, our maitre d', was simply fantastic. He kept us on track the entire night. He's fun and personable, yet professional, and you can tell he has done this a million times--but still enjoys every moment. My Bridal Attendant Stefanie was absolutely God sent. We had the most perfect day, straight out of a movie. We were beyond elated to see our dreams come true. Everything you can think of--communication, help, professionalism, incredible food, gorgeous views, countless photo opportunities, generosity, talented & friendly staff, and a stunning place to get married--is found at Whitby Castle.

st I’ve ever had. I would do it all over again tomorrow if I could. Thank you all so much for the best day of our lives!!

options and answers to all of your questions and the staff pay great attention to detail. They met and exceeded our needs and always with a smile on their faces. Niki and Ralph work together like a well-oiled machine. The chef, Fernando, cooks with such love and care that you could taste it through his food and was enjoyed by all of our guests. Everything was artful while also delicious. Gabriel was so attentive to us during our tasting and the whole night of our wedding to make sure we were always happy. Gabriel's smile can only be met with more smiles. We loved the space which has such natural beauty that you need not worry about budgeting for anything else. You're not going to find another castle, on a golf course, on the Sound ever. This is the one. It's beautiful, the staff is excellent, and you'll be happy with your decision to have your wedding or other event at Whitby. Thank you Niki, Ralph, Fernando, Gabriel and Whitby family for everything!

y enough of how much they did for us leading up to and day of wedding. The day of staff was incredibly friendly, engaging and attentive they did not miss a beat! Alll of our guest complimented how amazing the food was, how friendly the staff was, and how incredibly gorgeous the venue was!!! You absolutely will not be disappointed here!

ifferent state is a nightmare BUT when we were browsing venues, we set up an appointment to tour Whitby with Niki (who is a total sweetheart) and due to pandemic issues Niki was unable to join us for the tour but told us to explore the castle at our leisure. The vibe of the venue: 10/10. We drove up to the Castle and were immediately blown away by the atmosphere outside. THEN we stepped inside and fell even more in love. The ballroom was so light, airy and warm; it was completely inviting. So of course we booked! Niki answered each and every tiny question I had with a completely positive attitude and for that I was very grateful! The food: 10/10 would recommend. When we had our tasting my now-husband turned to me and said "I hope the food at the wedding is half as good as this" because as we all know, most wedding food is average at best. NOT at Whitby. The food on the day itself was absolutely delicious! I'm sad we missed cocktail hour but I heard nothing but positive things from my guests regarding the food. Ralph and the staff: 11/10. Ralph was professional, hilarious and accommodating to every little whim I had for my perfect day. He was the organization to our chaos and we would've been lost without him. The rest of the staff at the venue was extremely pleasant and efficient. The waiter who helped us as our tasting was there on the day of and rememberd us and was very happy to see us again which was sweet! I seriously recommend this venue for anyone looking to host a smaller but luxe wedding. We ultimately had around 110 guests and it felt intimate but no one was stuck on top of each other either (which is super important in a Covid world). We definitely could've had another table or two of guests but I'm glad it worked out the way it did!

nt that everything was going to be perfect. The castle stands with charm and beauty on its own but the staff, the food and service are outstanding. Everyone loved it! Thank you all who made it so perfect!

o accommodate last-minute changes to our event. Ralph was fantastic and made sure that every day of detail was coordinated down to the minute. He was so organized and made sure that everything ran smoothly. Ralph is so professional and the night was executed perfectly because of his attention to detail. Our guests are still raving about the quality and quantity of the food and were so impressed by the service, from the waitstaff to the bartenders. Every staff member at Whitby was so friendly and accommodating to all of our guests and added a personal touch that made the night so special. Thank you so much to Niki, Ralph, and the entire team at Whitby!

w that this was the place that we were going to get married at! From initial planning all the way through to our tasting and day of set up the entire Whitby Castle staff (special shout out to Nikki, Ralph and Will!) truly exceeded our expectations for the most amazing wedding day we could ask for. There are so many unique and special touches to this venue and it’s set up that it truly felt like we were at our home hosting our friends and family celebrating our wedding. We were able to utilize the back wraparound porch for our cocktail hour even on an early November night with heating lamps and the unique flow of the food stations allowed for each of our guests to truly take in all of the sights. Our guests have all raved about the food including every cocktail hour station that was served including some picky family members and specifically some had mentioned that they’ve never had such a fresh and hot meal served at a wedding before. Ralph truly brought the whole night together and worked with our DJ to coordinate each point of the night. He also was able to seamlessly set up all of the decor that we brought in (& we definitely brought a lot) - I know some other venues are hesitant to do that so we really appreciated the extra touch. The Whitby is such a picturesque location conveniently located off major highways in the area for ease of transportation- which our out of state guests appreciated. Overall we could not have asked for a more amazing day and wedding venue from start to finish and truly would do it all over again in a heartbeat! Thank you so much to Whitby Castle staff !!!

bulous! Top notch food, gorgeous venue and the service was terrific. So very happy we were able to have our special event at such a wonderful magical place. The kind that usually only dreams are made of!

all of our planning and efforts into reality. We had originally booked our wedding to be November of last year but had ultimately decided to postpone due to COVID. Niki was absolutely wonderful during this whole process where they had offered us to select a backup date. If another couple were interested in that date, Niki said that we would be informed as to whether we wanted to switch to the backup date or select a secondary one. Ultimately, we made the call to postpone our wedding date by June 2020 for November 2021 and Whitby Castle was incredibly accommodating and did not charge us to do so. We had heard of many pandemic couples who weren't given the same courtesy so that alone made us so much more confident in the team we were working with. Niki also worked with us to open the bridal suite an hour earlier than the normal time block would allow so that the girls and I could get ready sooner which made a huge impact on our day. Our meeting with Ralph really helped solidify the plans for the wedding day. The food was absolutely fantastic at cocktail hour and at dinner. We would highly recommend getting the Syrah braised short ribs as an entrée as they were an absolute hit with our guests (and ourselves). My one cousin even commented that this was the best food he had ever had at a wedding and he's been to quite a lot which was certainly high praise! If you like great food, a beautiful venue, and an unparalleled team to work with, look no further than Whitby Castle!

excellent and we had guests mention how much they enjoyed the food after our event. We couldn't have been happier with Whitby and we wouldn't hesitate to recommend this venue to our friends and family.

o emails etc. From scheduling to the tasting, I felt very secure working with Niki throughout the entire process. A few weeks before our big day, we met Ralph (Operations manager) who was also exceptional. He truly made the day seamless and I didn't feel any stress whatsoever as I knew I was in good hands. Ralph was also very responsive to answer any questions we had. Thank you Niki, Ralph and all the Whitby staff for making our day one we will never forget!!

o receive the best compliments from our guests. We really can’t recommend them enough and wish we could get married here all over again!

omething unique, and no stuffy ballrooms without windows. The incredible staff was an added bonus! Starting with our venue tour, Niki was prompt with answering any and all questions we had about the castle, logistics of the day, and planning needs to coordinate with our vendors. A few weeks before the wedding, we met with Ralph to go over our day-of details and we immediately knew we were in good hands. We custom-made most of our decorations and Ralph and his team did an impeccable job making our vision a reality. Our guests and families are still raving about the food (which is to die for), the extensive cocktail hour spread, the amazing synchronized serving of dinner, and the attention to detail throughout the entire night. We're still floating from our wedding night at the castle and could not be happier to recommend an amazing venue with an even more amazing staff.

the questions we had were answered Now day of. I did not want the night to end! It was the most PERFECT day and I can not thank the Whitby staff enough they were all amazing. A week later my husband and I and my family are still getting phone calls and texts about the Whitby, the food and the staff! I highly recommend The Whitby to any bride to be, or even special event. Thank you for making our special day absolutely amazing!

lobal pandemic was not fun but everyone at Whitby made us feel so much more at ease. Our wedding guests could not stop raving about Ralph and how on top of everything he was. We met Ralph to go over wedding logistics a few weeks before the big day and he had everything under control. I am a major type A bride and after sitting down with Ralph and going over all my questions and concerns, I knew we were in great hands. He went above and beyond the day of our wedding to not only make sure we were taken care of but he made she all the guests were as well. Whitby Castle is a beautiful place to get married and the staff made it so much better. For all brides looking to book a venue, you have to book at Whitby! I promise you it will be the best decision you ever make. Wedding planning is stressful enough as it is but having a great team wanting to make your dreams become a reality is worth it.

marriage! We visited many venues, but none brought the spark to their eyes. And then we happened upon a review by one of our son's friends, who had recently gotten married at the Whitby. We made an appointment and fell in love as soon as we drove up. This was THE castle! From the first look outside and then inside, we knew this was the place that would make their day memorable. We worked with Niki, scheduled the date.....and then COVID hit! With Niki's help, we were able to postpone it twice....but the third time was the charm!! From the incredible food tasting a month before, hosted by Jasmine, we knew this would be a wonderful day. Although COVID had a resurgence shortly before the wedding day, the care Maitre 'D Ralph took to ensure that our day would be the most wonderful ever was, without question, beyond our wildest dreams. From start to finish, he had everything under control like clockwork precision. The food was delicious and so beautifully prepared and presented. Our guests could not say enough about how much they enjoyed the day. The attention he and his staff paid to every detail was so much appreciated. We highly recommend that you visit the Whitby and see what a wonderful venue it is to make your day an extraordinary celebration!

course and the Sound in the background). However, we didn't want to lock down the first place we saw. We looked at other venues across NY and NJ but nothing could compare to the Whitby. We kept comparing other venues to it and finally decided that this was the venue for us. While we did not have our ceremony on site, the front grass area is picturesque for an outdoor ceremony (the castle in the background). The cocktail hour is out on their wraparound porch and allows guest to get fresh air if they need throughout the night. Ralph and Niki were awesome to work with. Leading up to planning, Niki answered any and all questions that I had. When we had to postpone our wedding due to COVID, the process was very simple and we did not have a hard time (unlike other brides I knew at other venues). This goes to show how professional and caring they are. Ralph (Maitre'd) was an absolute rockstar and made sure our event ran smoothly the night of. He checked in on us throughout the night, made sure we had all of our cocktail hour set on the table (since of course we missed it while taking photos), had high energy, and was supportive of both my husband and I at all points. Our guests could not stop telling us how great the food was the entire night and are still raving about it (and they have very high standards). It was important that we had good food and good atmosphere -- and both were even better than we could have imagined. All of our guests left having an amazing time and enjoyed the beauty of the castle and taste of the food! Overall, I cannot recommend having your wedding or event at the Whitby enough!

ever a moment where I felt like I needed to do something myself, everything was already done, even before I had to ask. Our guests are still raving over the night, a week later. I would absolutely pick The Whitby Castle if you are looking for a place that is completely organized and wants to make your night perfect!

July 24th, 2021. The fact that we were able to postpone to another Saturday night in itself was amazing and beyond lucky! They were extremely helpful with the entire process of moving our wedding. They truly made it so seamless (They even honored their 2020 prices which was INCREDIBLE). The event itself was beyond expectations. The food was amazing, the setup was amazing and the staff was beyond helpful and amazing. We did add a lot to our wedding with extra cocktail hour stations and a Mister softee truck for dessert. Ralph made sure to make this all flow extremely well. I am so happy I booked with the Whitby Castle and Lessings property. It was really the perfect day.

cess easy and stress free. The food was amazing, the drinks were great. Our guests are still talking about how gorgeous the venue was and how great of a wedding it was! Working with Ralph the few weeks prior to the wedding also went amazing. Ralph and Niki were always so helpful and accommodating. It was a pleasure to be able to work with them and I always suggest this venue for other couples when I can.

e so personable and easy to work with. The food was unbelievable, and the castle is stunning. I couldn’t imagine our special day at any other location. Thank you, Whitby Castle!!!

the past year, and the entire staff was always there to answer any questions that we had, and to assure us that everything was going to work out! On the day of our wedding, everything ran seamlessly! Niki and Ralph ensured that everything was set up in the bridal suite for the women the night before for our arrival, my bridal attendant Rosa was there for anything that we needed as we were getting ready, and our maître d’, Jasmin, was there every single step of the way throughout the day! All of the staff made me feel so comfortable, and at ease on my wedding day – I couldn’t ask for anything more! I truly could not say more amazing things about the Niki, Ralph, Jasmin, Rosa, and the entire staff at Whitby Castle. Thank you for making our wedding day unforgettable!

ing MUCH lest stressful, and I will be forever grateful for that. Ralph was amazing in the days leading up to the wedding and the day of - he made sure everything went seamlessly and kept everything calm! The venue itself is absolutely breath taking. We took photos inside of the willow tree, and they came out beautiful. The ceremony photos look like scenes from a fairy tale. The cocktail hour on the patio is perfect, and the ball room is perfectly sized and gorgeous! Everyone raved about how good the food and drinks were. I could not recommend Whitby Castle more - the staff are incredibly accommodating, and I feel so lucky that they were there to support us during our COVID postponements. It shows the true character of the business. Our day was PERFECT and it was all because of Whitby.

ng the way. Niki communicated with us frequently, was always available, and answered every question under the sun. For us, the Whitby Castle delivered on everything we wanted for our wedding venue. Beautiful grounds, an outdoor cocktail hour setting, a large ballroom with plenty of natural light, high ceilings, and a very large dance floor separate from the dining area, and of course, outstanding food. The menu was very important to us, and we were even allowed a second tasting to improve on selections and get things right. Our guests raved about the food at the cocktail hour, during the sit-down dinner, and even the cake, cookies and to go donuts! We started working with Ralph Bracco, the operations manager, a month or so before the wedding, and WOW is he amazing. Just a very nice person, so easy to work with, really listened to us and was extremely well prepared. He was everywhere the night of the wedding and had every last detail under control. He does an incredible job. A million times over we would pick the Whitby Castle and Lessing's Hospitality Group. It was the best day of our lives!

l. You will absolutely love this venue!

event. In a time of such uncertainty, the level of service we received from the Whitby team made us feel secure in our decision. The day-of could not have been better. Ralph is truly great at what he does. He ran a seamless event, dealt gracefully with some unexpected curveballs, and ultimately did everything he could to give us the best day ever. Rosa was fantastic as well! She was so sweet, accommodating and helpful during the entire day. The food is also really amazing. Every review we read said this and it is really true. Our guests continue to rave about the food. Overall, you cannot go wrong with a wedding at Whitby Castle.

offered to let us try on his personal laptop. Ralph also offered to move our flower arch from the ceremony space to behind our sweetheart table — he didn't have to do that, but he realized it would be nice and jumped on the opportunity. And when we said we'd like to do a few sparklers at our exit, he said he had a few extra-long ones he'd be happy to give us. These were a few of the small ways he went above and beyond what he had to do. On top of that, he was charming with our families, and everyone loved him. My bridal attendant made sure I had everything I needed throughout the day. She was incredibly sweet and attentive. Niki helped us throughout planning. She was totally accommodating, helpful and kind. She even understood and handled it with grace when we thought we might have to cancel the wedding due to COVID. She, and everyone at Whitby, was sensitive and supportive in helping us take COVID precautions. We couldn't have had a better experience, and frankly, I've been procrastinating this review simply because I knew I couldn't do it justice. We're incredibly thankful and will never forget the wonderful service we had on our wedding. And by the way — the venue is gorgeous and the food is good.

very helpful with any questions/concerns myself and my future husband had. The day of the wedding Sean was very nice I let him know the day of I really wanted my ceremony outside and he had everything all set up for that. Sean was very helpful and kept everything on track. Anything I needed or my future husband needed Sean helped and was really nice . Rosa was also amazing. She helped me with my dress and anything I needed. Rosa is so sweet and is absolutely astounding. I highly recommend having your wedding here. It was really like a fairytale!

, and treated us kindly. The venue is stunning with so much natural light – a true rarity among the area’s indoor venues. The food is also delicious – all our guests were raving about it! At the end of the day, we had a very different wedding than we initially planned due to the ongoing pandemic – the fact that we can honestly say that our special day was everything we hoped for and more despite the change of plans is in a large part due to Whitby and their outstanding service. We would make the same decision again without question!

& they couldn't stop talking about how good the food is! If you want a fairytale wedding, book The Whitby Castle.

rything was done just the way we discussed, from the decorations to the schedule of the day. Niki made sure everything ran smoothly day of. She is very understanding and tries her best to work with you during these COVID times. Overall, it was the best decision to continue our wedding at the Whitby Castle. Highly recommend!

ng to 9/26/20 and was so helpful about answering our many questions leading up to the date. She kept us informed about the COVID situation and the regulations they would be following to keep everyone safe. Ralph also went through the day's schedule with us prior to the wedding, went over every detail, and was very flexible. Niki and Ralph helped us make our menu as vegan and gluten-free as possible, which we truly appreciated. They gave us so many great options and the food was fantastic! On the wedding day, Ralph was always there to see that everything went smoothly and help us with whatever we needed. Our bridal attendant, Rosa, also went above and beyond for us. When one of our guests had to urgently leave to catch a train, Ralph was there to help and Rosa literally drove her to the train station! We couldn't believe how generous they were. All of the staff were professional, friendly, and followed safety procedures like wearing masks and gloves at all times. Our guests had a great time, and so did we. We highly recommend Whitby Castle. You couldn't ask for a more beautiful venue or a more accommodating staff.

tress-free thanks to her. It's been a difficult year but we're glad Whitby/Lessings has been so understanding and easy to work with. Can't wait to work with them for the actual wedding!

h and I can't say enough good things about her!! I also want to give a special shoutout to Will because he went above and beyond to make sure my guests were taken care of and all of our guests loved him! He has a passion for what he does and put a smile on everyones face. I will definitely return to Whitby to host another event in the future!

e. She was always prompt, very accommodating, patient and understanding of everything we had to deal with. Customer Service is 5 stars!! I truly wish we could have had our wedding there and hope we can host an event there one day. Thanks for everything Niki!!

all of us to dance. I understand things are different now with COVID but I would only expect that they would handle this in the best way when it is time for wedding season again. Catering is delishhh and the castle makes you feel at home. Royalty for a day. Highly recommend.

h emails, pleasant, understanding and overall a joy to work with. My fiancé and I, like most couples with a fall wedding are in a tough position about postponing or moving ahead. Niki has given us all of our options, different scenarios and answered all of our questions. Her support and understanding through trying to plan a wedding during COVID, has meant the world to us. If you’re looking for a beautiful venue, and wonderful people to work and plan with Whitby Castle is the perfect place! We may have had to postpone but we are still very excited for our reception in 2021 and feel very supported and taken care of by Niki and the entire staff at the castle!

t supportive. Any time we spoke to a Whitby Castle representative, they were consistently upbeat, engaged and joyful. Throughout this process, they gave us many options to help us make a final decision. In addition, they openly shared their current plan for hosting events when allowed by state guidelines. Once we made our decision, Whitby made us feel safe with their future plans as well. Whitby was extremely reassuring and patient with us during this difficult time. We couldn’t imagine anywhere else that we would want to spend our special day!

ad to postpone our summer 2020 wedding due to COVID, but I have to say that the sales staff at Whitby has been unbelievable. They have been willing to work with us and so accommodating throughout this whole process (shout out Niki!) and we couldn’t be more thankful. We are so glad we picked Whitby as our wedding venue and can’t wait to get married there. Will write a follow up review after the big day ACTUALLY happens, but wanted to show them some love in the mean time. If you’re thinking about Whitby, you will be in good hands!

and compassionate and helped us pick a date for next year. Looking forward to getting married at Whitby Castle in May 2021!

e. I am so glad I chose this venue for my future wedding!

te shambles, Whitby Castle/Lessings went above and beyond to make sure everything would be ok. Niki was extremely supportive and helpful when reaching out to deliver the news. We were easily able to rebook our event without any concern. She even waived our minimum guest count in the case that guests would no longer be able to attend. Whitby Castle has always been fantastic to work with. Our food tasting was absolutely delicious. Any questions we have, Gabriela and Ralph have answered very quickly (even on the weekends). We couldn't ask for anything better. We are so appreciative of what Whitby Castle has done and can not wait to celebrate our special day. I have the utmost confidence that the team will make sure everything is perfect.

but Whitby has made that simple as well, they have refunded us our deposit without any push back at all. When we decide what we will do moving forward with our wedding, Whitby will be the first call we make. They have really been great every step of the way.

ing! Niki immediately put two back-up dates on hold for us while we contacted the rest of our vendors and sent a revised contract the same day we picked our new date. We can't wait for our new date at the castle!

the process. The staff at Whitby are exceptional, Niki was extremely responsive throughout the whole process. Ralph was fun and energetic, he made sure the entire night went according to plan and that we didn't have to worry about a single thing. The food was exceptional and the castle itself is stunning. Could not have more positive things to say about this venue

ice to be able to cross off a bunch of items at once. It was also really great attending Whitby's open house and getting a chance to meet the vendors before we committed to working with them. The crew at Whitby couldn't of been more helpful. While we ran into some issues as things progressed, they did their absolute best to treat us right and make our day special. Ralph is beyond amazing. I want him to work every event I ever attend from here on out! The day of the wedding couldn't have gone more seamless from a bride's perspective. So many things I would never even think of - the staff took care of. I was a little disappointed because we had the late night snack option but many of our guests told us that they had no idea it was even available because no one told them. And being so busy the whole night, I missed out on certain aspects of the cocktail hour and other goodies that were available. The food was excellent and I would love to go back to the restaurant or book future events at the castle. As much as some things were stressful and I could've really blown a gasket about certain things not going the way I had planned, the time spent at the actual reception couldn't have been more perfect. Thanks to all at Whitby for an amazing day.

worked so hard to make my wedding day the dream that it was and I will be forever grateful to them and their staff.

egant, and unique aesthetic. I had also heard from friends who had attended weddings here that the food was excellent, and I loved the fact that the entire venue was ours during our event. It is located beyond a long driveway on beautifully manicured grounds overlooking the Rye Golf Course. Whitby Castle, and especially Ralph - delivered. The weddings here are run like a well-oiled machine. Several guests mentioned that the filet mignon with bourbon glaze was the best wedding meal they had ever experienced. Portions were BIG. My husband and I made sure we actually got to eat our dinner, so we knew what our guests were tasting! Cocktail hour food and flow was also met with rave reviews by our guests. The main room's floor plan IS something you don't see often - with the dance floor located adjacent to the seating rather than in the center - but we found this to be an asset. The main bar location on the side of the dance floor gave a reason for our guests to get out of their seats and dance, and our older guests were seated away from the loud speakers, but with views of the action. Due to the holiday season, wreaths and white lights were already outside and 5 white-lit Christmas trees were in the reception room, and these added a magnificent glow and complimented our seasonal theme. A few extremely minor cautionary notes: They allowed a certain level of customization (we brought in our own chargers, napkins, photo drop backdrop, bourbon bar, created signature cocktails) but they will not set up everything for you (i.e. the photo booth that was free standing and needed to be plugged in, connected to wifi), so we hired a day-of-coordinator to do the heavy lifting with setting things up - and breaking them down (all of your personal items must be out THAT night, so it was an important hire for us.) Also, because we had a day-of-coordinator, my bridal attendant paid me no attention and did not get me a drink the entire night - I think they just assumed my DOC would be doing this, but she was busy with other things. The dark hardwood floor (which I will admit was a selling point for me, as I despise gaudy carpeting and found this to be preferable) could use a tiny bit of sprucing up. OVERALL THOUGH: 5 STARS, Your wedding at Whitby is in excellent hands with Ralph and this venue and food are far and away better than most I've experienced in the Westchester/Rockland area. Big shoutout to our "captain" for the night, WILL! We loved these guys & thank you for making our wedding spectacular.

ordinator transferred to another location midway through the planning process, so Ralph stepped in and was so helpful. There were a few “hidden” expenses and restrictions I wish we’d known about sooner (a truly custom cake costs extra, for example), but hard to complain when the overall experience is so good!

ent above and beyond.   Ralph, Will, Rosa and the rest of the team at Whitby are such a pleasure to work with.  They are so friendly and extremely organized - from planning every detail in the weeks leading up to our wedding to the wedding itself, everything ran so smoothly.  We had a few unique requests in terms of the schedule of the wedding/reception and the team at Whitby was so accommodating and flexible.   The night of the wedding felt so easy - Ralph did a great job ensuring everything ran on time and smoothly.  It felt like no detail was overlooked - on day of the wedding the team at Whitby handed me a plate of all the appetizers so that i was able to eat without having to think about it which was such a little detail but made a huge difference.  The team at Whitby does such a great job orchestrating the event - I was able to enjoy my evening and have a blast without having to worry or even think about about any of the logistics of the night. We can't recommend Whitby highly enough!

om that. The exterior is breathtaking and the ballroom is to die for. Ralph and the whole team at Whitby truly gave us the wedding of our dreams. The whole night went flawlessly and was more than I could have ever dreamed of. To top it off, the food was amazing, (and our bridal attendant made sure we got to have a little but of everything!). Our guests are still telling us how incredible our wedding was. We wish we could do it all over again!

d his team at the Whitby Castle did a phenomenal job. Guests raved to us about the food and the venue! Thank you so much for helping make our dream day come to life!

ions (a lot) and they were always answered right away. In the weeks leading up to our wedding, Ralph and his team were superstars - they made sure every single detail we wanted was achieved. The day and night of our wedding was absolutely perfect. We did not have to worry about anything. The food was incredible, the dance floor was the perfect size (214 people), and the service was 5 stars. I would absolutely recommend Whitby Castle to anyone who is looking to get married in Westchester.

hout any pressure. She even worked with our extremely busy schedules so that we could make sure to fit in tastings and visits at the castle. In the weeks leading up to the wedding, the Maitre D' (Ralph) was AMAZING. He answered almost all of our questions during our "details meeting" even before we asked them, and was so helpful over e-mail, even when we sent him neurotic silly questions in the middle of the night. He worked with our wedding coordinator, DJ, photographer, and videographer so well on our wedding day that we didn't need to focus on logistics at all and could strictly enjoy our friends and family. Of course, the location and venue are absolutely gorgeous; the people just made it even better! We look forward to going back for a visit sometime soon!

em for almost 16 months (because I knew I wanted to celebrate our wedding here from before I was engaged!) They always responded immediately to our emails, whether they were really critical parts of the day like menu choices or just some minor questions, like what the table dimensions were. They always, always took the time to listen to what we wanted or what we were hoping for during our big day. When it got closer, we figured out the timeline for the day and they worked so well with us in figuring out how to mesh timelines between the other vendors too, like the DJ and photographers. But all of that could not prepare me and my expectations for day of the wedding. It went so, so smoothly. Ralph was there every step of the way, as was Rosa and the other wonderful staff members. They both helped us and took care of our guests so, so well. Brides and grooms typically don't get to eat too much what with walking around and dancing and such, but they made sure we had all the staples during cocktail hour in between pictures and gave us an assortment of everything during dessert! The whole staff is phenomenal really -- my guests said they never felt they were forgotten, and that the food was delicious!! After the party ended the staff had everything packed so carefully. I can't thank them all enough really. I already miss the venue, and can't wait to go back for dinner when the restaurant opens up again in the spring. Thank you for everything, Whitby Castle!

modating, and professional. We had a lot of moving parts for our wedding (a secret bagpiper and horse and carriage, a surprise dress change where a first look was done for the groom, etc.) and Ralph, the maitre d’ made sure everything went off without hitch! He was so awesome and made us feel totally relaxed and taken care of on our big day. Him and Megan, the bridal attendant also made sure to grab a sample of ALL of the food at the cocktail hour for my husband and I time enjoy privately after we took our portraits together. This was such a pleasant surprise. Megan was also so friendly and made sure I had whatever I needed all night long. Thank you again! The food and cake was also awesome, my family commented on how they appreciated that the serving staff wore white gloves and served the entire table at the same time. Some weddings serve the chicken, fish, and beef separately and it’s awkward for the guests who don’t have their food yet. They served the whole table at once and it did not go unnoticed! Very classy. We also had our rehearsal dinner at Whitby castle the day before which was super convenient and so nice. The food was great and Ralph was able to meet us to do an actual rehearsal which was perfect (we did an early rehearsal at 1:00 in the afternoon so it didn’t interfere with the wedding that evening). Overall, I highly recommend having Whitby castle as your wedding venue or for any other event! It was beautiful and just so enjoyable working with the staff here. My guests are still talking about how amazing the grounds were and how much fun they had. Thank you again to everyone at Whitby castle for the best night ever!

g up to the wedding. She has since moved back to Florida but know that she will continue being great for the Lessings Company. Ralph was our Maitre D and, honestly, couldn't be a nicer guy. Right from the time we met him straight through to the wedding day he was phenomenal. Our transportation was late getting our guests to venue which delayed our start and he kept it calm, cool and collected. He got us back on track throughout the night and made sure we were stress-free to enjoy our wedding day. We would recommend Whitby and Ralph to anyone planning their wedding day!

esitate to book Whitby Castle for our wedding!

hey ever had! The food and cake were amazing!

tby Castle was JUST what I was looking for. The staff was amazing and always so helpful, whether we had a question or wanted to come by and see something. Niki, Courtney, and Ralph went above and beyond to coordinate our wedding day and everything ran so smoothly. The servers were extremely professional and polite. We can’t thank Whitby Castle enough for making our Happily Ever After come true :)

ood was to die for - since our wedding we have gotten a lot of feedback about how remarkable the food was, everyone says it felt like 5 star restaurant food rather than wedding food - You get a lot for your money, we were narrowed down to three venues, Whitby was about 10$ more a person, however it was worth it. The cocktail hour and what is included is like an entire meal in addition to the meal. - Service is amazing, every staff member is knowledgable on what to do, they are respectful and timely - Timing - our entire wedding 200+ people were all served within a 25 minute period, majority were served within 15 minutes. They can whip up seriously good food within short amount of time - Ceremony option - inside/outside up to the last minute. We ended up having the hottest day of the summer 100+ degrees and we ended up moving the ceremony inside. It was well air conditioned and everyone was comfortable. This was ultimately our biggest deciding factor, so many venues their rain plan included a tent rental and it is not something we were looking to do. Thank goodness we had Whitby's indoor option available, guests were very thankful. And the inside is just as pretty as the outside -You receive a bridal attendant who sets up all your decor and makes sure you have drinks/food the whole night. Rosa was a rockstar! - Planning - they are very organized with the planning and money leading up to the big day. They reached out to check in and assure that we were following the timeline. They were also great at answering my five million questions throughout the year leading up to the day. CONS - They were unable to provide a head table option without additional funds. They only provide round tables and a sweetheart table option. You would think as a major wedding venue, a head table with 4 rectangle tables connected wouldn't be a big deal. And it wasn't they happily accommodated it but we had to pay for it. For the amount you pay for the Whitby that should be included. It wasn't that much more money but still felt like they should have covered that. Hopefully it will be something they add for future brides. - Service charge - while the other two venues we considered did have a 20% service charge, it was their tip. As it was getting close to the end and of course you want everything to go right, spending every darn penny on little things... then you have to figure out tip for 15+ people. They really should work the gratuity into the contract like the other castle venues we looked at. Overall, can't say enough positives. The space if truly one of a kind. There are so many different settings that your guests get to experience. The cocktail hour is really unique on their wrap around porch and overlooks the golf course and water. Everyone says you don't eat on your wedding night, well we left there very full. We had a blast and the entire night went so smooth. Thank you Whitby for a wonderful evening.

to guide us through the night with a huge smile! Meagan the bridal attendant was an angel who came baring champagne at all the right times 🤣 The cocktail hour food and main entree was out of this world! All of our guests raved about it 😁 I've been to many halls and my husband and I both worked in hospitality for years .... so when we say it was a DREAM wedding from start to finish we mean it! If you are planning a wedding you better go check this place out! Thank you to the entire staff for making our special night go as smooth as ever!

and then Ralph were always available to answer questions and make our planning easier. Then, on the wedding day, all that planning paid off and everything was just perfect. Ralph was amazing - making sure we kept close enough to schedule and that nothing was missed (and keeping our anxious mothers sane!). Just seeing him around calmed our nerves because we knew he was on it! The rest of the staff was just amazing - we can't say enough about how attentive and friendly everyone was. And our guests are still raving about the food and how gorgeous the venue was. If you are trying to decide on a venue, rest assured that you cannot go wrong with Whitby Castle! They really do take care of everything - including you - so you can relax and enjoy your special!

d my every need and make the night all about us! Aside from the wonderful staff, Ralph ran our wedding like a well-oiled machine. His attention to detail and care he puts into every wedding is remarkable. As someone who loves to be in control, Ralph took every worry away from me and allowed me to enjoy every minute.