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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.

he open bar. Last but not the least, it is a beautiful venue, inside and out.

ppearance but because of the ballroom and layout of the castle. We knew almost immediately that this was going to be our wedding venue. Courtney was extremely helpful and gave us all the information that we needed. She walked us through every single aspect of our planning and made sure that we were aware of payment dates and options. She was friendly and accommodating. Once our wedding day approached, we met our Maitre' D, Ralph. He took over helping us understand what was to be expected and what we needed to do in order to prepare for our wedding day. He was available for questions and concerns and made sure that everyone was on the same page. His kindhearted nature made both me and my husband comfortable throughout the entire experience. We were able to drop off our centerpieces and decor a few days before the wedding and his team made certain that our vision came to life. we met with him and went over every single detail, details that I hadn't even thought of either. During our tasting, we were given samples of our choices and felt extremely welcomed. The food was delicious at the tasting and at the wedding. The large variety of dishes made all of our guests happy and the vegetarian options were said to be delicious by our vegetarian friends. The staff at the Whitby was also accommodating with my father, who is in a wheelchair. They made him feel comfortable which was extremely important to me. The day of the wedding could not have gone smoother and everything was exactly how we expected it to be. Ralph was there from beginning to end making sure we all were taken care of and happy. My guests had the greatest time and my other vendors were very pleased with the professionalism and the help that the Whitby provided. I would highly recommend the Whitby Castle as a venue, especially if you are seeking a castle feel with a modern twist. If I had it all to do again, I would pick the Whitby all over again. - Helen & Nick 2019

absolutely beautiful!! We were fortunate enough to have a gorgeous day for our wedding - the ceremony and cocktail hour were both outdoors - everything was extremely well organized! My bridal party and I got ready at Whitby and from the time we arrived in the morning until the end of our evening, everything just flowed naturally. Whitby's staff is extremely attentive and handles everything courteously and professionally. They saw to it that the day was stress-free and that everyone (bride and groom included) enjoyed the day. The food is delicious! Ralph and Courtney were both awesome! They made sure that our day was perfect right down to the last detail! I highly recommend Whitby Castle as a wedding venue!

to search for a caterer or linens or cake.. which ticked off a lot of boxes on the wedding to do list, and secondly how many people can say they got married in a castle?? The views there are to die for being on the Long Island sound, and the old charm of the building itself was breath taking! The staff at Whitby is amazing! From the signing of the contract to the night of the wedding they were there every step of the way to make sure our day was as GREAT as it surely was! From Courtney and Nikki who were always there responding to all my questions leading up to the wedding in a timely manner... to Ralph who assured us that our day would run smoothly and was there the night of to make sure it did.. to Will the floor captain who made sure that not only our needs were met, but all of our guests were as well. I appreciate everything and thank you all from the bottom of my heart! Till this day I still get compliments from guests. Many saying it was one of the best weddings they have ever been to. I also received many MANY compliments about the food at the castle, which I can agree was fantastic, so much so I ate the left overs for the next 2 days (including the cake)! So delicious! Chef was also very considerate in making a special plate for my husband who is a picky eater. If your looking for a unique venue with a staff that you can trust to make your wedding day the best it can be than you will surely find it at Whitby Castle!

m the first meeting we had with Courtney Baloyi was fresh in his memory. Nothing was overlooked. The food was amazing. And the service, which I said was so important to me because I wanted our guests well-taken care of - all commented about how incredible the staff treated them. If you're on the fence about your wedding venue, take a look at Whitby. You'll love it. Thank you to everyone for making Kevin and my wedding perfect!! xo

perfect and the lighting on the castle. Our guests kept talking about the amount of food and top notch service from the staff. Ralph did an amazing job! From our first meeting he was on top of all the little details and had amazing suggestions. We are extremely happy we picked the Whitby Castle, we couldn't have asked for a better wedding. We can't thank Ralph and the whole staff on the event they put on for us. Thank you!

we wouldn't eat at our own wedding but Ralph went out of his way to make sure we had a moment to eat in between everything. The whole staff was extremely accommodating from beginning to end we didn't hear a single bad remark. The venue was set up beautifully and it was almost like the staff was one step ahead of us the entire time making sure every aspect of the night was perfect. We can't even count the number of guests who told us how beautiful the venue was. You will not regret having your wedding at Whitby, Ralph and the entire staff are the best of the best. Thank you!!

process, we felt unbelievably at ease. There are certain things that can be nerve wracking leading up to a wedding, but the venue and their thorough nature was not one of them. From Nikki to Courtney to Ralph to Will, everyone made us feel at home and made our special day that much more special. HUGE kudos to and spectacularly run staff and how they were able to accommodate anything that was needed. Could not recommend a venue (beautiful with the sun setting in December and with a nice Full Moon rising over the golf course) or a staff that you know will not skip over a single detail to make your special day that much more amazing.

the most beautiful set up I have ever seen and it really made our special day feel magical. The food was outstanding and exceeded our expectations. So, I give Whitby Castle as a venue a 5-star rating. I also thought the set up process was quite seamless and that Nicki and Courtney are A plus employees and fantastic at their jobs. They answered all our questions immediately and provided all the information we could ever ask for. They were an honest pleasure to work with and made planning feel very easy and painless. Now, there were definitely some major mishaps the day of our wedding that added a large amount of stress to an already stressful day. 1. We signed a contract and paid to have entrance to the castle at 8 AM to begin getting ready in the Bridal Suite. The castle was LOCKED with no one to let me, my bridesmaids and hair and makeup vendors in. We had Ralph's "word" that there would be someone to let us in and there was no one. Fortunately I was able to find an unlocked window and entered the castle through that. Mind you, this was after calling Ralph 20 plus times with no answer. No one showed up to the castle until after 9 AM. 2. I was told I would have a "bridal assistant" day of, they were no where to be found. No one offered to bring me water, a coffee, food. I felt that I was the one responsible to take care of my husband and myself as well as my mother and bridal party. 3. Ralph was more concerned with when the food came out vs the actual flow of the evening. Ralph had many many terse words with our photographer and band to hurry them along when in reality food service was extremely slow. I felt that we were rushed to sit down and then wait a solid 15-20 minutes until food was actually at our guests plates. 4. Ralph was more than less non existent throughout the day, I felt that the "schedule" we agreed to went out the window as well as all the detailed paperwork we were asked to fill out. We needed access to an outlet behind a heavy dresser in the bridal suite and he was very rude when we asked for help trying to get to it. He had no idea where our best man and maid of honors sat, he kept saying we were going to introduce the bridal party (when we were not) and he also tried to begin the wedding when the bus with 75% of our guests had not arrived yet. Which, as a professional wedding planner is a bit concerning he did not pick up on this fact and notice that a large majority of the guests had not arrived yet. At the end of the day it was the best day of our lives and the castle was the perfect place to host such a special day. I do think that there needs to be some sufficient improvement in regard to day of client services and planning. Unfortunately, my day of experience was made quite a bite more stressful due to the failures of the day of team. My advice is to be prepared to "man the ship" day of because currently the castle lacks a strong day of team.

fore going straight back to the castle to leave our deposit and book our wedding date. Besides stating the obvious that the castle and the grounds are beautiful, the staff at Whitby Castle is what makes the venue so wonderful. The first person that we worked with was Courtney- she took her time showing us the grounds and the venue and spent quite some time talking over details with us, and determining what we wanted our wedding day/night to be like. She never made me feel like I was "just a number", always made me feel comfortable asking as many questions as necessary, and made me feel confident that all of our wedding wants and needs were going to be met. The next person that we were introduced to was Will. Will not only makes a great cocktail, but he greeted us with a kind smile and was eager to please every time we stepped foot in the castle. The night of the wedding he was behind the scenes (and at the forefront of everything) making sure guests were accommodated, drinks and food were flowing, and really went above and beyond to see that my husband and I were happy and comfortable the entire day/night. He is an excellent asset to the Whitby staff!! Rosa was behind the scenes of my wedding day making sure that the bridal suite was stocked with drinks and snacks, and she helped to set up all of my personal decor in the entrance of the castle. At the end of the night she packed all of my belongings up for me, and she was a huge help- also very kind and easy to work with! Now last and certainly not least, we were introduced to Ralph. Ralph was awesome!! He was organized, straight to the point, and very matter of fact with us. He was the guy who put everything together for us right before the big day. He sat down with us and talked out all the details, gave us a timeline of the day and night, and really set our expectations high for the wedding. He was very easy to communicate with and promptly responded. He completely exceeded our expectations, and the day of the wedding he helped to keep us on track, and really made it possible for us to have every detail of the wedding that we wanted, happen. I can't say enough nice things about all of the staff at Whitby. They really are an excellent team, and I would highly recommend this venue to any special event, especially a wedding. ALSO, the food is EXCELLENT!!!!!! Our guests are still talking about our cocktail hour and all of the delicious options. My husband and I missed the cocktail hour and hardly got to eat during the wedding, and the staff put together 4 containers of food "to-go" for us, without even asking...... I really am beyond pleased with my experience at Whitby. Thank you all!!!!! I wish I could relive our wedding day there 100 more times!

others, we tried to make our reviews as details as possible. For the “Too Long Didn’t Read” crowd – everything at Whitby was amazing, classy, and 5 stars. We couldn’t be more thankful to Sean and Ralph for their unwavering commitment to seeing and executing on our vision! Planning: Throughout our 3 (yes, 3) years of planning our wedding, Sean and the rest of the Whitby coordinators were incredible. Everyone was flexible, accommodating, and eager to understand just what we wanted in a wedding reception. They were exceptionally willing to (and did…) tailor any aspect of our reception, from the menu to timeline to logistical formatting. If there’s something you want, but don’t see in their standard packages, ask. Chances are, Whitby staff will work with you to help make your dream come true! Execution: Understanding the vision is one thing – executing on it is another. Again, Whitby knocked it out of the park! While sitting at the dais, it was incredible to see how plates were served, with each guest at a table receiving their meals simultaneously. It seemed that every time we turned around, Ralph or one of his minions was there to offer a helping hand and a smile. Every detail was executed flawlessly, and our guests had the time of their lives thanks to Whitby staff. Food: The food at Whitby is beyond words. During our tasting, Ralph, Chef, and the kitchen worked closely with us to devise the perfect menu. Unique to Whitby is their on-site kitchen – no cooking your food at some centralized location and shipping it in. For us, this meant guests got their food fresh, to order, and exactly how they wanted it. People are still raving about the cocktail hour and seared duck breast!

dible, the drinks were strong and atmosphere was ideal! The weather was a little cold, but they stayed with our outdoor plan and I cannot thank them enough for all the set-up and hiding me before my reveal to my future husband. Our guests have not stopped raving about the views and venue, and I would recommend Whitby Castle to anyone that wants a one-of-a-kind wedding experience!

of the wedding, as well as the add-on's and food options we wanted. We had some requests that were not typically offered, but Whitby made it happen without any resistance. Ralph, our Maître D', was amazing, he was super helpful and enthusiastic about our wedding (which is probably hard to do considering how many weddings he works on). Everything was scheduled perfectly, and he NEVER fell behind. We expected some things to run over schedule but he kept everything moving very smoothly. He also worked with us to resolve some last minute changes on our end, can't say more nice things about him. The food at the wedding was unbelievable (and not just because it was our wedding). We did a tasting before the wedding, and loved the food - but figured the quality would be less at the actual wedding since its all mass produced to feed 150 people. We were very wrong. I've never really enjoyed a meal at any wedding I've been to, however the food at Whitby is incredible. Every person that we saw after the wedding told us it was the best food they've ever had at a wedding from the cocktail hour to the dessert, everything was great. I highly recommend Whitby, they only do one wedding per night so you're not dealing with other guests, they're really flexible, and the pricing is extremely reasonable, especially for what you get.

d. While the whole staff was wonderful, I have to give a special shout out to Ralph who went above & beyond to make sure the wedding went smoothly and was everything we wanted. He was extremely attentive the day of the wedding. The food was delicious, the space was beautiful - we highly recommend Whitby Castle.

at we had the best possible experience for our wedding. Everyone was attentive to our needs on the day and kept us on schedule. Guests are still coming back to tell us two weeks later that it was the best wedding they ever attended.

g. For example, for our tasting we asked if we can come in July 4 and without hesitation they were flexible enough to say yes! Courtney was amazing and listened to our feedback when adjusting some of the food items. Planning with them was easy and they always responded within 24 hours of my emails no matter how big or small the question was. On the day of our wedding, we were blown away with the service they provided. Ralph, our contact and Maitre D, was phenomenal. He was so patient and kind. He kept the day moving smoothly, even when we started late. Rosa our bridal attendant was awesome! She showed me pictures of how she set things up (because I didn’t provided examples beforehand, which was my fault) and was open to feedback! I loved that she spoke Spanish and was able to communicate with my family. My family gave me lots of compliments on the wait staff for them being attentive and timely with food and drinks to the tables. Everything turned out beautiful and liked on dreamed about. This place is highly recommended <3

of our family and friends loved the food, scenery, and music (we used their house DJ). They are still talking about how awesome our wedding was at Whitby. We totally recommend Whitby Castle for your special day. We cannot wait to go back every summer for their Lobster dinner.

ont lawn was stunning. Cocktail hour was held outside on the back patio, serving as another area with a wonderful view. Food was delicious at both cocktail hour and dinner. Ralph and staff were great. The day flowed seamlessly - Ralph gave a helping hand wherever was needed- keeping everything on time & everyone in place, helping our grandmother into the car - he was there for it all. There were a lot of hands on deck, so the service provided by the staff was professional and accommodating, as well. Whitby Castle exceeded our expectations. We absolutely recommend this wedding venue!

eous. Highly recommend!

up to the wedding and helped to make changes to the menu and schedule of the day to suit our needs. Our guests could not stop raving about the food! The quality was spectacular and the presentation was excellent! Thank you so much for all of your hard work and attention to all of the details. We had an incredible wedding day and highly recommend the Whitby Castle! It was simply a magical experience!

sure to work with. He accommodated all of our needs both before and on the day of. He made sure our families were taken care of with drinks, food and anything else they may have needed, while also taking care of us as the bride and groom. Our vision came together flawlessly and we did not have to worry about anything for the day of with the amount of attention to detail Whitby provided. It was truly magical and the venue and staff at Whitby just added to our big day.

tional enhancement to the reception to make up for the money we already paid. It was completely unexpected as we thought we would have to eat that cost. Ralph was the true superstar of the evening. We were so impressed by his professionalism and cool, calm demeanor as he led the team. He even pre-sliced the first piece of wedding cake for us (so we didn't have to worry about anything during the big cake cutting moment!) There are not enough compliments to give as our wedding night was superb thanks to the team at Whitby Castle. Our guests are still talking about the amazing food, service, and ambience! We would recommend Whitby 1000 times over for anyone getting married in the Fairfield County/Westchester Area.

in working with our guests who has dietary restrictions. We had an unbelievable time and everything went so smoothly thanks to the exceptional staff. We would highly recommend Whitby to any couple who is looking for a classic and stunning venue with exceptional service and amazing food. We are so happy we went with whitby they exceeded all our expectations. Thank you to everyone again!

ging our itinerary to make the night flow perfectly. All of our guests are still ranting and raving about how the night was so perfect and how the services provided was excellent! For any bride that wants to feel like a princess with her own castle, I highly recommend this location. Also the food was delicious!!

redible experience. Both the food and service was excellent and each detail was perfect for our special day.

nders!!), Megan our bridal attendant and the entire staff at the Castle, made my husband and I feel like we were a part of their Whitby family. It was so nice to not have to worry about managing our event and actually enjoy it with our family and friends, because the team took care of everything for us the day of. Furthermore, the food was just as spectacular as the service. From the insane cocktail hour to the sit down dinner (the chateaubriand you can literally cut with a fork it is so tender), all of our guests haven't stopped raving about how delicious the food was. Thank you all again for everything- we will never forget how wonderful you made us feel on the first of the best days of our life!

stle is so beautiful and the food was amazing. Our family and friends have not stopped talking about what an amazing wedding it was. We were extremely lucky to have picked Whitby Castle for our fairy tale wedding.