Everyone that was close to me during our wedding planning process couldn’t believe what a “chill bride” I was. Well, Briarcliff Manor and their team are LARGELY to thank for that. They were so responsive/atentive and really took care of everything. Vincenza’s in house florals were the icing on the cake and this really was a one stop shop. From the start they were extremely transparent and thorough in reviewing all our options. Throughout the process, if I ever had any questions they were answered promptly and enthusiastically. On the day of our wedding they never missed a beat and made sure that we had everything we needed. The venue itself is so beautiful and magical for an evening wedding. All our guests were raving about it and I would recommend this venue to anyone looking to get married in the Hudson Valley!
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The staff at The Briarcliff Manor were an incredible team to work with throughout our wedding day! Alex, Kelsey, Emily and Perry were all extremely attentive and on top of any and every issue that possibly arose that day, taking all that pressure off of my husband and I. The ceremony was moved indoors due to weather and it was still absolutely beautiful and the entire day was more than we could have asked for. If you’re looking for a beautiful venue with a team of people who are genuinely there to help make your day as memorable and beautiful as possible than look no further than The Briarcliff Manor. Even two months later, guests are still raving about food, the beauty of the venue and how smooth the day ran. We are so happy that we chose The Briarcliff Manor and their amazing team!
Emily and the entire staff at the Briarcliff helped to make our wedding a wonderful experience from start to finish. Our wedding had to be pushed back due to COVID & they were accommodating. Communication with staff was excellent. Emily was super helpful with all little details. During the wedding itself, ALL staff were beyond gracious, attentive, and professional. The venue was decorated beautifully – both indoors and outdoors. And the food! We got so many compliments on how excellent the food was, particularly the cocktail hour. I hope someone else I know gets married here so that I can be a guest at the Briarcliff again!
We got married at The Briarcliff Manor on 7/22/23 and could not have had a better day! The manor and grounds are absolutely stunning and a selling point on their own. However, the venue and venue staff as a whole was incredible! Alex was our bridal attendant and the day would have not been the same without her! She went above and beyond for us and took care of everything. From the moment we arrived that afternoon, we were well taken care of- she kept us on schedule, made sure we had everything and anything we needed, communicated any last minute wishes to vendors, just all around incredible! We used the in house florist, Decor by Vincenza and our florals and decor were perfect and just as we had hoped! We used Emily for our day or coordination and she ensured all of our plans went off without a hitch, coordinated with all the vendors, and when our guest book couldn’t be found, even went out to purchase one for us to use instead! All of our guests felt well taken care of, catered to, the food was absolutely incredible, and when things went awry the staff handled it seamlessly! We couldn’t have had a more perfect day!
My husband & I got married at The Briarcliff Manor in April and it was absolutely magical! We were planning to have our ceremony and cocktail hour outside, but the staff had to pivot and move everything indoors since it started to rain. During the planning process, Emily, the director of events, was extremely transparent and laid out a plan for the different weather outcomes. So when the day came, we knew exactly what to expect. Our ceremony was absolutely beautiful and intimate. Emily, Lisa, Perry, and the staff at Briarcliff did an amazing job transitioning the space from the ceremony, to cocktail hour, to the reception. Our guests let us know how seamless it all felt! My husband and I felt so taken care of on our wedding day. Emily made sure that my husband and I took time to be together and be in the moment, which I appreciate so much. She made sure we had time after the ceremony to celebrate in the bridal suite, and then time after cocktail hour to actually sit and enjoy the amazing appetizers we selected. The reception space is beautiful and the staff is so professional. We and our guests felt so taken care of! Apart from the space and staff, the food was absolutely a hit. It was so delicious and really tasted like you were eating at a 5 star restaurant. After dinner was over, we had the biggest dance party. We had 130 guests and the space felt perfect. The dance floor was electric!
If you are considering The Briarcliff Manor as your wedding venue — do it! It was the most magical day and such a beautiful experience. And PLEASE hire Emily as your wedding coordinator and day of coordinator. She made our day so seamless, and we never felt stressed on our wedding day – which is almost unheard of! She is professional, accommodating, responsive, and an absolute pro! And a huge shoutout to Vincenza for safety pinning my bustle to my dress when it kept falling 🙂 Everyone at The Briarcliff Manor is truly exceptional and we are so so grateful for each and every staff member that made our day so special.