Bear Brook Valley
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About This Vendor
An Effortless Wedding Escape
Immerse yourself in the tranquility of this restful New Jersey wedding venue. Take a break and escape to Bear Brook Valley with your loved ones for an unforgettable wedding experience. This wedding venue is set on a vineyard alongside the water and is located just 60 miles away from NYC yet feels like a world away. Our team will handle everything from planning to day-of coordination, ensuring that your special day is stress-free and seamless. ♡ Two private getting ready suites The Woodford Lounge {pool table, TVs, video games, & lawn games} The Silo Suite {lounge area, beauty room, games, & mimosas} ♡ Four ceremony locations Your ceremony will be picture-perfect regardless of the time of year and weather thanks to the multiple ceremony locations. ♡ Indoor/Outdoor Cocktail Hour Cocktail hour is just steps away from each ceremony location where guests can enjoy 90 minutes of food, booze, and views. The cocktail lounge features a double-sided bar with 32 draft beer lines. ♡ Bright & Airy Ballroom After cocktail hour, guests will head upstairs to the ballroom featuring floor-to-ceiling windows, farm tables and cross back chairs, a top-shelf open bar, and a wrap-around deck.
Amenities & Details
Ceremony Area, Covered Outdoors Space, Dressing Room, Handicap Accessible, Indoor Event Space, Liability Insurance, Outdoor Event Space, Reception Area, Wireless Internet
Guest Capacity300+
Ceremony TypesCivil Union, Commitment Ceremony, Interfaith Ceremony, Non-Religious Ceremony, Religious Ceremony, Second Wedding, Vow Renewal Ceremony
Venue Service OfferingsBar & Drinks, Cakes & Desserts, Food & Catering, Planning, Service Staff
SettingsBallroom, Barn, Farm & Ranch, Country Club, Garden, Trees
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View PricesBear Brook Valley Reviews
Kate Saso (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 01-06-2019
I don't know how I could possibly put into words the overwhelming sense of love and happiness I feel when I think about Bear Brook Valley. I wish I could rate 5,000 stars instead of just 5. A simple \"5 star review\" just doesn't do it justice. My husband and I got married 5 days ago, and I have been brought to tears many times over the last few days when thinking about how PERFECT our day was. First, its the most STUNNING venue I've ever seen. Its so unique, yet classy and sophisticated, too. The ballroom is so spacious, but not so spread out that you feel like you're in a different country than half of your guests. The food was delicious, multiple people contacted us after the wedding to tell us it was the best food they've ever had at an event. The staff... I truly don't have words to describe what wonderful people they are! They went above and beyond for not only my husband and I, but our parents and bridal party throughout the entire day. We chose to spend our whole day at the venue getting ready with our bridal parties, and it was the best decision. As a bride, one of my worries was having to \"think\" and stress on my wedding day, and I am happy to report I did not worry one bit about anything. The staff took care of everything for us. They treated us like family from the day we met them, and that is truly invaluable. I could go on and on, and I will continue to tell anyone who will listen- this venue is the best of the best. If you are considering booking Bear Brook for your wedding- stop reading this review right this instant and BOOK IT! You will not regret it for one second! Every single penny we spent was worth it. We will forever be indebted to Bear Brook Valley for the most amazing day we could have EVER imagined. To the staff- we truly love you all. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts. You made our day a living fairy-tale.
Reviewed on 07-06-2019
Wedding Date 01-06-2019
I don't know how I could possibly put into words the overwhelming sense of love and happiness I feel when I think about Bear Brook Valley. I wish I could rate 5,000 stars instead of just 5. A simple \"5 star review\" just doesn't do it justice. My husband and I got married 5 days ago, and I have been brought to tears many times over the last few days when thinking about how PERFECT our day was. First, its the most STUNNING venue I've ever seen. Its so unique, yet classy and sophisticated, too. The ballroom is so spacious, but not so spread out that you feel like you're in a different country than half of your guests. The food was delicious, multiple people contacted us after the wedding to tell us it was the best food they've ever had at an event. The staff... I truly don't have words to describe what wonderful people they are! They went above and beyond for not only my husband and I, but our parents and bridal party throughout the entire day. We chose to spend our whole day at the venue getting ready with our bridal parties, and it was the best decision. As a bride, one of my worries was having to \"think\" and stress on my wedding day, and I am happy to report I did not worry one bit about anything. The staff took care of everything for us. They treated us like family from the day we met them, and that is truly invaluable. I could go on and on, and I will continue to tell anyone who will listen- this venue is the best of the best. If you are considering booking Bear Brook for your wedding- stop reading this review right this instant and BOOK IT! You will not regret it for one second! Every single penny we spent was worth it. We will forever be indebted to Bear Brook Valley for the most amazing day we could have EVER imagined. To the staff- we truly love you all. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts. You made our day a living fairy-tale.
Reviewed on 07-06-2019
Samantha DeNoville (other) 5 out of 5 Rating
We highly recommend this venue. Our experience was superb; the personal approach was even more memorable. It sounds silly that a venue would be so individualized in their approach, but they cared for us with every detail...every single employee! Furthermore, all of our guests raved about their experience.
Reviewed on 28-11-2023
We highly recommend this venue. Our experience was superb; the personal approach was even more memorable. It sounds silly that a venue would be so individualized in their approach, but they cared for us with every detail...every single employee! Furthermore, all of our guests raved about their experience.
Reviewed on 28-11-2023
Laurenl Bihlear (other) 5 out of 5 Rating
I, my husband, and all of our guests LOVED our wedding day and party. And I mean loved and are still talking about it 8 months later. We fell in love with Bear Brook the moment we saw it, but it was pricey. We toured about 10 other venues and ultimately came back to Bear Brook, which was the first venue we toured. The planning process was easy, the portal they use spells everything out for you and the planners check in on you all the time. The food was great, the bridal suites were so worth it, the venue was beautiful and the staff was amazing. I could not have asked for a more amazing day. Although I did not get to eat much of the cocktail hour food, guests raved about it and were surprised when we went upstairs and there was still dinner. The drinks were flowing. And everything we needed/asked for was taken care of. My bridal attendant was Rebecca and I could not have made it through the day without her. She was a miracle worker and I was sad when it was time for her to leave. BEST DAY OF OUR LIVES and I will recommend Bear Brook to any bride-to-be. I really really want to attend a wedding there as a guest.
Reviewed on 27-07-2023
I, my husband, and all of our guests LOVED our wedding day and party. And I mean loved and are still talking about it 8 months later. We fell in love with Bear Brook the moment we saw it, but it was pricey. We toured about 10 other venues and ultimately came back to Bear Brook, which was the first venue we toured. The planning process was easy, the portal they use spells everything out for you and the planners check in on you all the time. The food was great, the bridal suites were so worth it, the venue was beautiful and the staff was amazing. I could not have asked for a more amazing day. Although I did not get to eat much of the cocktail hour food, guests raved about it and were surprised when we went upstairs and there was still dinner. The drinks were flowing. And everything we needed/asked for was taken care of. My bridal attendant was Rebecca and I could not have made it through the day without her. She was a miracle worker and I was sad when it was time for her to leave. BEST DAY OF OUR LIVES and I will recommend Bear Brook to any bride-to-be. I really really want to attend a wedding there as a guest.
Reviewed on 27-07-2023
Kara Oliveri (other) 5 out of 5 Rating
I am so grateful for the staff at Bear Brook Valley that made our wedding day a dream come true. We worked with Anastasia and she is a true talent. We loved the planning process and her calm strategic demeanor was perfect. On the day of- we worked with Emma, Rebecca, Tony, and Ensle. They were fantastic and attentive to our entire bridal party. Bear Brook Valley is stunning, the food is unbelievable, the bartenders are excellent, and all the staff were phenomenal. Bear Brook Valley is an established venue with strong relationships with many vendors. The coordination they did behind the scenes the day of was impeccable. I could go on and on. I can't thank the Bear Brook Valley team enough for going above and beyond to make our wedding day more that what we could ever imagine. Thank you!!!
Reviewed on 25-07-2023
I am so grateful for the staff at Bear Brook Valley that made our wedding day a dream come true. We worked with Anastasia and she is a true talent. We loved the planning process and her calm strategic demeanor was perfect. On the day of- we worked with Emma, Rebecca, Tony, and Ensle. They were fantastic and attentive to our entire bridal party. Bear Brook Valley is stunning, the food is unbelievable, the bartenders are excellent, and all the staff were phenomenal. Bear Brook Valley is an established venue with strong relationships with many vendors. The coordination they did behind the scenes the day of was impeccable. I could go on and on. I can't thank the Bear Brook Valley team enough for going above and beyond to make our wedding day more that what we could ever imagine. Thank you!!!
Reviewed on 25-07-2023
Grace Warburton (other) 5 out of 5 Rating
My fiance and I booked BBV in 2021. We were married on 6/2 of this year. I knew the day was going to be amazing the entire process, but somehow the team made it perfect. Our wedding was beyond our wildest dreams. Jen was our point of contact and I cannot recommend her enough. She is kind, fun, and makes everything no big deal. This is key when wedding planning. She made me I felt like I've known her my whole life and was an old friend. I will absolutely miss working with her. Everyone raved about how beautiful the venue was and how great the food is. The staff took care of everything. Our bride and groom attendants for the day of were so attentive. It was truly a magical day, i only wish i could relive it! Thanks to the whole team at Bear Brook! <3
Reviewed on 13-06-2023
My fiance and I booked BBV in 2021. We were married on 6/2 of this year. I knew the day was going to be amazing the entire process, but somehow the team made it perfect. Our wedding was beyond our wildest dreams. Jen was our point of contact and I cannot recommend her enough. She is kind, fun, and makes everything no big deal. This is key when wedding planning. She made me I felt like I've known her my whole life and was an old friend. I will absolutely miss working with her. Everyone raved about how beautiful the venue was and how great the food is. The staff took care of everything. Our bride and groom attendants for the day of were so attentive. It was truly a magical day, i only wish i could relive it! Thanks to the whole team at Bear Brook! <3
Reviewed on 13-06-2023
Samantha Gross (other) 5 out of 5 Rating
BBV was the easiest decision we made throughout our wedding planning. As soon as we toured the ground we knew we would have the most amazing wedding. BBV did not disappoint. Ensle, Rebecca & Rose we’re so amazing to work with! Ensle made the planning process very smooth and helped answer any questions we had throughout our 2 years of planning. Not to mention day of helping in every way, even to fix my bustle when it broke on the dance floor. Rebecca was the most amazing day of coordinator. She really brought all of our decorations to life and was super helpful in the bridal suit! She brought us to all the great photo spots and made it very easy to know everything was running smooth. Rose was a ray of sunshine! She was super helpful and made sure we were always set with what we needed. We had the most amazing time and we wish we could relive our wedding all over again! All of our guests keep talking about how beautiful BBV grounds were and how amazing the food is! They helped us create our perfect wedding, we are forever grateful!
Reviewed on 10-06-2023
BBV was the easiest decision we made throughout our wedding planning. As soon as we toured the ground we knew we would have the most amazing wedding. BBV did not disappoint. Ensle, Rebecca & Rose we’re so amazing to work with! Ensle made the planning process very smooth and helped answer any questions we had throughout our 2 years of planning. Not to mention day of helping in every way, even to fix my bustle when it broke on the dance floor. Rebecca was the most amazing day of coordinator. She really brought all of our decorations to life and was super helpful in the bridal suit! She brought us to all the great photo spots and made it very easy to know everything was running smooth. Rose was a ray of sunshine! She was super helpful and made sure we were always set with what we needed. We had the most amazing time and we wish we could relive our wedding all over again! All of our guests keep talking about how beautiful BBV grounds were and how amazing the food is! They helped us create our perfect wedding, we are forever grateful!
Reviewed on 10-06-2023
Leslie Delman (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 15-04-2023
This was by far the easiest vendor to book for our wedding. BBV was the first venue that we toured, and we instantly knew, they stood out from the rest. BBV pays such close attention to every single detail. They have a solution for every potential issue. My wedding was torrential downpour and BBV didn’t skip a beat. They quickly setup in the stables and made my dream wedding come to life. Ensle and team were extremely attentive and made sure we had the best days of our lives. The endless food and gorgeous property make this venue worth every single penny. Our guests are still raving about the food. Then at the end of the night, they pack up every single thing that we brought to the venue and had it all ready for pick up the next day to avoid hassle. This is the most stress-free venue. I never once felt anxious or stressed about my wedding day and it was all thanks to Ensle and the BBV team. Because of BBV, I had the best time at my wedding!
Reviewed on 24-04-2023
Wedding Date 15-04-2023
This was by far the easiest vendor to book for our wedding. BBV was the first venue that we toured, and we instantly knew, they stood out from the rest. BBV pays such close attention to every single detail. They have a solution for every potential issue. My wedding was torrential downpour and BBV didn’t skip a beat. They quickly setup in the stables and made my dream wedding come to life. Ensle and team were extremely attentive and made sure we had the best days of our lives. The endless food and gorgeous property make this venue worth every single penny. Our guests are still raving about the food. Then at the end of the night, they pack up every single thing that we brought to the venue and had it all ready for pick up the next day to avoid hassle. This is the most stress-free venue. I never once felt anxious or stressed about my wedding day and it was all thanks to Ensle and the BBV team. Because of BBV, I had the best time at my wedding!
Reviewed on 24-04-2023
Shannon Larcara (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 16-12-2022
My wife and I had our wedding at Bear Brook Valley in December and the day was a true dream come true. Our wedding coordinator, Ensle, was so amazing to work with leading up to the big day and was always responsive to all of our questions. On the day of, Ensle and the bridal and groomsmen suite attendants were essential to how perfect our day was. I felt like nothing could go wrong with the coordinators by my side. The grounds at Bear Brook valley are absolutely stunning even on days with inclement weather.
Reviewed on 18-01-2023
Wedding Date 16-12-2022
My wife and I had our wedding at Bear Brook Valley in December and the day was a true dream come true. Our wedding coordinator, Ensle, was so amazing to work with leading up to the big day and was always responsive to all of our questions. On the day of, Ensle and the bridal and groomsmen suite attendants were essential to how perfect our day was. I felt like nothing could go wrong with the coordinators by my side. The grounds at Bear Brook valley are absolutely stunning even on days with inclement weather.
Reviewed on 18-01-2023
Elizabeth Oliver (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 12-11-2022
This is the perfect venue! The entire Bear brook team is amazing! We worked with Christina and Ensle and they were so responsive and personable. They made our day so perfect. When rain was a potential threat, they kept us calm and helped us think of every case scenario. The grounds are absolutely breathtaking. All of our guests had so many amazing compliments and it all started at the venue. My bridal attendant, Rebecca, was also amazing. Anything we needed was perfect and she gave us the greatest advice day of and helped us stay calm in all the craziness. It is a hidden gem and if you are able to get married here, they will do anything to make your day perfect.
Reviewed on 06-12-2022
Wedding Date 12-11-2022
This is the perfect venue! The entire Bear brook team is amazing! We worked with Christina and Ensle and they were so responsive and personable. They made our day so perfect. When rain was a potential threat, they kept us calm and helped us think of every case scenario. The grounds are absolutely breathtaking. All of our guests had so many amazing compliments and it all started at the venue. My bridal attendant, Rebecca, was also amazing. Anything we needed was perfect and she gave us the greatest advice day of and helped us stay calm in all the craziness. It is a hidden gem and if you are able to get married here, they will do anything to make your day perfect.
Reviewed on 06-12-2022
Molly Dickman (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 05-11-2022
I don’t even know where to begin on how amazing this venue and venue team is. First of all, when you go in for a tasting, it’s like being at a beautiful event. We were able to bring both sets of parents, try a million different foods for the cocktail hour and dinner, pick out signature drinks through tastings, had samples of the napkins, table numbers and a million other small details. The communication from Christina and Jen was constant before the wedding. Anything we or my parents needed, they were on it, with a smile and a prompt response. Being able to go to the venue a few days before, walk around, discuss all details and just get excited really helped calm our nerves. The day of the wedding, every single staff member was smiling, present and on top of it. They were there to ask what we needed and even had it ready before we even knew we wanted it. We utilized both getting ready suites and our entire bridal party said it was the most relaxing and fun getting ready experience possible. Our guests (and us!) were blown away with how gorgeous the venue was, how much space there was to move around and get outside, the unbelievable food and the strong drinks. Jen even helped when some people needed Ubers at the end of the wedding. I recommend Bear Brook to anyone who wants a delicious, fun and incredible wedding experience. Thank you to the entire Bear Brook team, we love you guys!
Reviewed on 07-11-2022
Wedding Date 05-11-2022
I don’t even know where to begin on how amazing this venue and venue team is. First of all, when you go in for a tasting, it’s like being at a beautiful event. We were able to bring both sets of parents, try a million different foods for the cocktail hour and dinner, pick out signature drinks through tastings, had samples of the napkins, table numbers and a million other small details. The communication from Christina and Jen was constant before the wedding. Anything we or my parents needed, they were on it, with a smile and a prompt response. Being able to go to the venue a few days before, walk around, discuss all details and just get excited really helped calm our nerves. The day of the wedding, every single staff member was smiling, present and on top of it. They were there to ask what we needed and even had it ready before we even knew we wanted it. We utilized both getting ready suites and our entire bridal party said it was the most relaxing and fun getting ready experience possible. Our guests (and us!) were blown away with how gorgeous the venue was, how much space there was to move around and get outside, the unbelievable food and the strong drinks. Jen even helped when some people needed Ubers at the end of the wedding. I recommend Bear Brook to anyone who wants a delicious, fun and incredible wedding experience. Thank you to the entire Bear Brook team, we love you guys!
Reviewed on 07-11-2022
Natalia Ishoo (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 04-11-2022
We just had a wedding here at Bear Brook valley 2 days ago and let me say that everything was BEAUTIFUL. From the staff, location, and to the high regard with food quality. I worked initially with Christina as my coordinator who then moved up and got a promotion but I was left in amazing hands with Ensle as well. Day off, all staff team members were all hands on deck and made sure that the day ran by smoothly and both my now husband & I were satisfied. Bridal attendant, Anastasia was incredible as well. I really do not have one bad thing to say about the venue and its team. Everyone was so genuinely sweet and caring. You really can tell they enjoy what they do. All of our guests had amazing things to say as well. I honestly did not hear one bad thing/critique about the night. 1000000/10 would recommend any future brides to book this place. I promise you, you will not regret it.
Reviewed on 06-11-2022
Wedding Date 04-11-2022
We just had a wedding here at Bear Brook valley 2 days ago and let me say that everything was BEAUTIFUL. From the staff, location, and to the high regard with food quality. I worked initially with Christina as my coordinator who then moved up and got a promotion but I was left in amazing hands with Ensle as well. Day off, all staff team members were all hands on deck and made sure that the day ran by smoothly and both my now husband & I were satisfied. Bridal attendant, Anastasia was incredible as well. I really do not have one bad thing to say about the venue and its team. Everyone was so genuinely sweet and caring. You really can tell they enjoy what they do. All of our guests had amazing things to say as well. I honestly did not hear one bad thing/critique about the night. 1000000/10 would recommend any future brides to book this place. I promise you, you will not regret it.
Reviewed on 06-11-2022
Jillian Alexander (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 18-08-2022
There are not enough words to express the wonderful experience we had working with Ensle and Bear Brook Valley. From the second we pulled up to Bear Brook and met Ensle we knew this was where we were going to get married. Ensle is AMAZING!!! From beginning to end, his attention to detail and reassuring demeanor were beyond what we could have imagined. Throughout the process, Ensle was always there to answer any questions or calm any fears. He was always kind and thoughtful. Our wedding day was truly magical, and that's in large part due to Ensle and his team at Bear Brook Valley. They really thought of every little detail and made us feel so special and important on our wedding day. All of our guests were blown away by how beautiful Bear Brook is and more importantly how AWESOME the staff was. Our guests still talk about how great the staff and service were and how amazing the food was, especially the cocktail hour!!! As a bride, I was not nervous at all because of how comfortable everyone at Bear Brook made me feel. The bridal attendant I had was on top of everything and kept me calm before walking down the aisle. The maitre d always made sure my husband and I had everything we needed and made sure we always had a drink in our hand! :) Our wedding day was the absolute best day of our lives. We can’t thank Ensle and Bear Brook enough for all that you did for us. This day was even more perfect than we ever could have imagined and we wish we could relive it! We love you guys!!!!
Reviewed on 01-11-2022
Wedding Date 18-08-2022
There are not enough words to express the wonderful experience we had working with Ensle and Bear Brook Valley. From the second we pulled up to Bear Brook and met Ensle we knew this was where we were going to get married. Ensle is AMAZING!!! From beginning to end, his attention to detail and reassuring demeanor were beyond what we could have imagined. Throughout the process, Ensle was always there to answer any questions or calm any fears. He was always kind and thoughtful. Our wedding day was truly magical, and that's in large part due to Ensle and his team at Bear Brook Valley. They really thought of every little detail and made us feel so special and important on our wedding day. All of our guests were blown away by how beautiful Bear Brook is and more importantly how AWESOME the staff was. Our guests still talk about how great the staff and service were and how amazing the food was, especially the cocktail hour!!! As a bride, I was not nervous at all because of how comfortable everyone at Bear Brook made me feel. The bridal attendant I had was on top of everything and kept me calm before walking down the aisle. The maitre d always made sure my husband and I had everything we needed and made sure we always had a drink in our hand! :) Our wedding day was the absolute best day of our lives. We can’t thank Ensle and Bear Brook enough for all that you did for us. This day was even more perfect than we ever could have imagined and we wish we could relive it! We love you guys!!!!
Reviewed on 01-11-2022
Meaghan Kristol (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 06-08-2022
A venue where your dream wedding will come true! A first-time user of the Knot, a quick search, and little filter auto populated late one night in bed the name “Bear Brook Valley.” I quickly glanced and from the first photo it immediately caught my eye. I truly gasped from its natural light, elegant, modern barn setting. I turned to my now husband and said this is THE ONE. We took a day trip out to New Jersey with my parents. While on the drive leading up to the venue - the open landscape, greenery, private gates, and fresh air took our breath away. The BBV staff made us feel so special from the moment they greeted us, sharing their knowledge about the venue and most importantly friendly personalities. Our wedding coordinator and tour guide, Christina Phillips, has the whole package when it comes to working with a wedding vendor and truthfully, she is the reason we closed on BBV’s venue. The tour with Christina was not rushed, organized, and she was extremely patient when answering all our questions. The grounds of BBV are beyond spectacular from how clean, decorated, and bright it is. Many of the features and design at the venue are already in place even without a wedding presently occurring - showing off its natural beauty. The 3 ceremony options, to the indoor/outdoor cocktail hour, groom & bridal suites, outdoor patio, and the magnificent grand reception area kept getting better and better by each room that it was hard to believe a venue offers such a balance of perfection from every angle. My parents, husband and I were blown away and extremely impressed by the layout and how everything is all brought together in one formation. While we were on cloud nine, we sat down to review the handbook that offered one inclusive wedding package with everything you need: 3 on-site ceremony options, a variety of ceremony upgrades - we loved the water/lemonade station, early arrival, bridal attendants, top shelf open bar, signature drinks, food from around the world that have unforgettable tastes, ambiance enhancements/extras - we loved the sweetheart backdrop and cigar/whiskey bar station, and lastly the late night menu - brick oven pizza was our favorite! But the most special part of it all was our engagement date was available and we put down our deposit right there at the end of our tour. From that day moving forward…if it wasn’t for Christina’s guidance and support during the entire wedding planning process - our wedding day would NOT have happened as perfectly as it did. Christina is the most responsive, kindhearted, fantastic representation of Bear Brook Valley. She dealt with every tiny detail, miniscule question and offered advice to us every step of the way. We revisited BBV for our food tasting and let me just say this…your taste buds will POP. It was hands down THE BEST FOOD I HAVE EVER BEEN SERVED AT A WEDDING (and I am not saying that because it was our own wedding, but every guest said the same thing!!!). PLUS, BBV’s chefs accommodate EVERY. SINGLE. FOOD. ALLERGY. Now for the day of the wedding…it could NOT have been more prepared, strategic, and efficient. Every single staff member was respectful, caring, helpful and genuinely happy to be of service to our bridal party and wedding guests. Bear Brook Valley exceeded our expectations. This venue will become a top vendor very soon and we hope to attend this venue as a guest one day! Once you step foot here you will not need to see anything else! Bear Brook is ONE OF A KIND!
Reviewed on 26-10-2022
Wedding Date 06-08-2022
A venue where your dream wedding will come true! A first-time user of the Knot, a quick search, and little filter auto populated late one night in bed the name “Bear Brook Valley.” I quickly glanced and from the first photo it immediately caught my eye. I truly gasped from its natural light, elegant, modern barn setting. I turned to my now husband and said this is THE ONE. We took a day trip out to New Jersey with my parents. While on the drive leading up to the venue - the open landscape, greenery, private gates, and fresh air took our breath away. The BBV staff made us feel so special from the moment they greeted us, sharing their knowledge about the venue and most importantly friendly personalities. Our wedding coordinator and tour guide, Christina Phillips, has the whole package when it comes to working with a wedding vendor and truthfully, she is the reason we closed on BBV’s venue. The tour with Christina was not rushed, organized, and she was extremely patient when answering all our questions. The grounds of BBV are beyond spectacular from how clean, decorated, and bright it is. Many of the features and design at the venue are already in place even without a wedding presently occurring - showing off its natural beauty. The 3 ceremony options, to the indoor/outdoor cocktail hour, groom & bridal suites, outdoor patio, and the magnificent grand reception area kept getting better and better by each room that it was hard to believe a venue offers such a balance of perfection from every angle. My parents, husband and I were blown away and extremely impressed by the layout and how everything is all brought together in one formation. While we were on cloud nine, we sat down to review the handbook that offered one inclusive wedding package with everything you need: 3 on-site ceremony options, a variety of ceremony upgrades - we loved the water/lemonade station, early arrival, bridal attendants, top shelf open bar, signature drinks, food from around the world that have unforgettable tastes, ambiance enhancements/extras - we loved the sweetheart backdrop and cigar/whiskey bar station, and lastly the late night menu - brick oven pizza was our favorite! But the most special part of it all was our engagement date was available and we put down our deposit right there at the end of our tour. From that day moving forward…if it wasn’t for Christina’s guidance and support during the entire wedding planning process - our wedding day would NOT have happened as perfectly as it did. Christina is the most responsive, kindhearted, fantastic representation of Bear Brook Valley. She dealt with every tiny detail, miniscule question and offered advice to us every step of the way. We revisited BBV for our food tasting and let me just say this…your taste buds will POP. It was hands down THE BEST FOOD I HAVE EVER BEEN SERVED AT A WEDDING (and I am not saying that because it was our own wedding, but every guest said the same thing!!!). PLUS, BBV’s chefs accommodate EVERY. SINGLE. FOOD. ALLERGY. Now for the day of the wedding…it could NOT have been more prepared, strategic, and efficient. Every single staff member was respectful, caring, helpful and genuinely happy to be of service to our bridal party and wedding guests. Bear Brook Valley exceeded our expectations. This venue will become a top vendor very soon and we hope to attend this venue as a guest one day! Once you step foot here you will not need to see anything else! Bear Brook is ONE OF A KIND!
Reviewed on 26-10-2022
Jonathan Sykes (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 08-10-2022
If you are looking for a venue the covers ambience, beauty, elegance, food and drinks, Bear Brook Valley is your one stop shop. My fiancé and I booked in March 2021 for an October 2022 wedding and the process of booking the venue and all our other vendors was seamless. Our wedding planner Christina was truly amazing. Her bubbly personality and “can do” attitude made the stressful process of planning a wedding almost easy. All of the vendors that we chose were actually recommended by Bear Brook and Christina personally, and we couldn’t have been more happy with them. Christina was so attentive to our every need and want. She emailed us back in a timely manner with every concern we had and always was so enjoyable to speak with. She even helped orchestrate a surprise I wanted to make happen for the night of the wedding and flawlessly helped me pull it off. I wanted to do a slideshow presentation and the venue even sent me a full video of what the slideshow looked like and sounded like before the big day. Bear Brook has everything you could want in a rustic chic venue. My fiancé and I wanted something elegant but not over the top; something that was different than your cookie cutter wedding venue. The uniqueness of the building and grounds truly makes it a venue unlike any other. Our wedding was early October and the fall foliage against the already stunning backdrop made something out of a fairy tale. Our ceremony happened next to their heart shaped lake and the reflection of the autumn foliage on the water behind us as we said our vows was stunning.The one thing people remember most about a wedding is the food, and Bear Brook doesn’t just deliver, they OWN the food category. Their 90 MINUTE cocktail hour was incredible. They have the options of pairing stations WITH ALCOHOL IN THE STATION so your guests didn’t have to rush the bar. The food is all made on sight and the presentation is beautiful. Literally everything I ate at my wedding, I loved. I was especially impressed with the entrees. Usually the cocktail hour is the best part of the meal and the entrees are lacking. Well, being the groom at the venue, you get to try all FIVE (YES FIVE OPTIONS) for your dinner and every dish was delicious. I would give the food an 11 out of 10 because the expectations of “wedding food” were greatly surpassed. Speaking of food, we also have to comment on the drinks All top shelf liquor, 30 beers on tap for the cocktail hour along a full size bar; our guests LOVED IT. Like I said before, we also loved that there were 5 options for our guests to choose from for their dinner; one beef, one chicken, one fish, one vegetarian and a pork or lamb.The day of the wedding we were treated like royalty. Rebecca, our day attendant, asked us every 20-30 minutes if we needed anything. She was so gracious and kind and made us feel taken care of. The silo suite is a truly beautiful and unique place to get ready for your big day. It sets the tone for the whole celebration and was an entity all to itself.To sum it up, if you are looking for a unique venue that delivers in every aspect of a wedding, Bear Brook is your one stop shop. We had so much positive feedback from our guests. People were asking how we found the venue and saying that THEY wished THEY got married there. We were told by many of our guests that our wedding “was the best wedding they have even been to.” We were so happy that everyone truly enjoyed themselves and had such an amazing experience.
Reviewed on 19-10-2022
Wedding Date 08-10-2022
If you are looking for a venue the covers ambience, beauty, elegance, food and drinks, Bear Brook Valley is your one stop shop. My fiancé and I booked in March 2021 for an October 2022 wedding and the process of booking the venue and all our other vendors was seamless. Our wedding planner Christina was truly amazing. Her bubbly personality and “can do” attitude made the stressful process of planning a wedding almost easy. All of the vendors that we chose were actually recommended by Bear Brook and Christina personally, and we couldn’t have been more happy with them. Christina was so attentive to our every need and want. She emailed us back in a timely manner with every concern we had and always was so enjoyable to speak with. She even helped orchestrate a surprise I wanted to make happen for the night of the wedding and flawlessly helped me pull it off. I wanted to do a slideshow presentation and the venue even sent me a full video of what the slideshow looked like and sounded like before the big day. Bear Brook has everything you could want in a rustic chic venue. My fiancé and I wanted something elegant but not over the top; something that was different than your cookie cutter wedding venue. The uniqueness of the building and grounds truly makes it a venue unlike any other. Our wedding was early October and the fall foliage against the already stunning backdrop made something out of a fairy tale. Our ceremony happened next to their heart shaped lake and the reflection of the autumn foliage on the water behind us as we said our vows was stunning.The one thing people remember most about a wedding is the food, and Bear Brook doesn’t just deliver, they OWN the food category. Their 90 MINUTE cocktail hour was incredible. They have the options of pairing stations WITH ALCOHOL IN THE STATION so your guests didn’t have to rush the bar. The food is all made on sight and the presentation is beautiful. Literally everything I ate at my wedding, I loved. I was especially impressed with the entrees. Usually the cocktail hour is the best part of the meal and the entrees are lacking. Well, being the groom at the venue, you get to try all FIVE (YES FIVE OPTIONS) for your dinner and every dish was delicious. I would give the food an 11 out of 10 because the expectations of “wedding food” were greatly surpassed. Speaking of food, we also have to comment on the drinks All top shelf liquor, 30 beers on tap for the cocktail hour along a full size bar; our guests LOVED IT. Like I said before, we also loved that there were 5 options for our guests to choose from for their dinner; one beef, one chicken, one fish, one vegetarian and a pork or lamb.The day of the wedding we were treated like royalty. Rebecca, our day attendant, asked us every 20-30 minutes if we needed anything. She was so gracious and kind and made us feel taken care of. The silo suite is a truly beautiful and unique place to get ready for your big day. It sets the tone for the whole celebration and was an entity all to itself.To sum it up, if you are looking for a unique venue that delivers in every aspect of a wedding, Bear Brook is your one stop shop. We had so much positive feedback from our guests. People were asking how we found the venue and saying that THEY wished THEY got married there. We were told by many of our guests that our wedding “was the best wedding they have even been to.” We were so happy that everyone truly enjoyed themselves and had such an amazing experience.
Reviewed on 19-10-2022
Kara Cookingham (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 27-08-2022
This review is just as much for the venue of BBV as it is for our coordinator, Ensle Guy because he helped everything go smoothly. Planning a wedding is super overwhelming, and some people even go out of their way to hire an outside wedding planner to organize everything. But Ensle from the venue is a multitasking genius and he literally took care of all of the organization hassle for us. He knows how to plan, and of course he knows the venue itself inside and out. He helped keep in contact with all of our vendors, remembered the meticulous details and made sure we were comfortable and had fun on the actual wedding day!Bear Brook Valley in and of itself is a gorgeous venue with ideal backgrounds and settings for pictures. It's a one-stop-shop which made it ideal for me and my husband who wanted to have a seamless and time-saving transition from ceremony to party time. Our guests are still talking about what an amazing time they had, from \"the best food I've ever had a wedding\" to \"the perfect venue\".Brides, getting ready in the silo suite will be your dream come true - you will not regret it! And the groomsmen have an amazing setup as well! Lastly, don't sleep on the extras (McDonald's food truck, desserts, etc...)I could go on and on but trust me on this - if you are on the fence, go ahead and book! You won't be disappointed!
Reviewed on 16-10-2022
Wedding Date 27-08-2022
This review is just as much for the venue of BBV as it is for our coordinator, Ensle Guy because he helped everything go smoothly. Planning a wedding is super overwhelming, and some people even go out of their way to hire an outside wedding planner to organize everything. But Ensle from the venue is a multitasking genius and he literally took care of all of the organization hassle for us. He knows how to plan, and of course he knows the venue itself inside and out. He helped keep in contact with all of our vendors, remembered the meticulous details and made sure we were comfortable and had fun on the actual wedding day!Bear Brook Valley in and of itself is a gorgeous venue with ideal backgrounds and settings for pictures. It's a one-stop-shop which made it ideal for me and my husband who wanted to have a seamless and time-saving transition from ceremony to party time. Our guests are still talking about what an amazing time they had, from \"the best food I've ever had a wedding\" to \"the perfect venue\".Brides, getting ready in the silo suite will be your dream come true - you will not regret it! And the groomsmen have an amazing setup as well! Lastly, don't sleep on the extras (McDonald's food truck, desserts, etc...)I could go on and on but trust me on this - if you are on the fence, go ahead and book! You won't be disappointed!
Reviewed on 16-10-2022
Alyssa Gioio (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 23-07-2022
Bear Brook Valley made all our wedding dreams come true! The venue is absolutely stunning, but what truly made our wedding day amazing was the staff. They are professional, well trained, kind and seem to truly love their job. Christina was so helpful and accommodating throughout the whole planning process. Caitlin, Rob and Camilo took the best care of us that day. They paid attention to the tiniest of details and were a step ahead of us all day long. Caitlin quickly bustled my dress when everyone else forgot how to do it, Camilo always had a fresh drink in hand for us and Rob took the best care of the boys.Our day was nothing short of perfect because of these four people! The food was plentiful and delicious (my guests won't stop talking about it) and the waitstaff were remarkable. BBV is a well oiled machine, they have thought through each part of the day and truly take care of their couples. We wish we could relive this day over and over and are so thankful we chose BBV!
Reviewed on 10-10-2022
Wedding Date 23-07-2022
Bear Brook Valley made all our wedding dreams come true! The venue is absolutely stunning, but what truly made our wedding day amazing was the staff. They are professional, well trained, kind and seem to truly love their job. Christina was so helpful and accommodating throughout the whole planning process. Caitlin, Rob and Camilo took the best care of us that day. They paid attention to the tiniest of details and were a step ahead of us all day long. Caitlin quickly bustled my dress when everyone else forgot how to do it, Camilo always had a fresh drink in hand for us and Rob took the best care of the boys.Our day was nothing short of perfect because of these four people! The food was plentiful and delicious (my guests won't stop talking about it) and the waitstaff were remarkable. BBV is a well oiled machine, they have thought through each part of the day and truly take care of their couples. We wish we could relive this day over and over and are so thankful we chose BBV!
Reviewed on 10-10-2022
Tara Justus (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 11-09-2022
Bear brook is absolutely incredible. I can’t say enough good things about the magic they created for my wedding day. From the planning process, made easy with online portals and a responsive and helpful coordinator to the extra care taken to keep a stressed out bride calm on the day of, I was blown away by the attention i was given. It rained on my wedding day(which was literally my worst nightmare) and they took extra steps to make me feel special and make the rain a non issue. Thankfully they have so many back up areas for rain ceremonies! They went above and beyond to make sure my groom (who has a food allergy) was safe and well fed. As far as the actual wedding, just wow. Clearly, it is beautiful and the space speaks for itself. The food was incredible & my guests are still raving about how much variety there was! The staff was so sweet, so accommodating & so helpful. My bridal attendant kept me fed and happy all day. The bridal suite is 1000000% worth the money & the late night station was also a huge hit. I wish I could get married there all over again, it was PERECT. There is not one thing I would change!!
Reviewed on 02-10-2022
Wedding Date 11-09-2022
Bear brook is absolutely incredible. I can’t say enough good things about the magic they created for my wedding day. From the planning process, made easy with online portals and a responsive and helpful coordinator to the extra care taken to keep a stressed out bride calm on the day of, I was blown away by the attention i was given. It rained on my wedding day(which was literally my worst nightmare) and they took extra steps to make me feel special and make the rain a non issue. Thankfully they have so many back up areas for rain ceremonies! They went above and beyond to make sure my groom (who has a food allergy) was safe and well fed. As far as the actual wedding, just wow. Clearly, it is beautiful and the space speaks for itself. The food was incredible & my guests are still raving about how much variety there was! The staff was so sweet, so accommodating & so helpful. My bridal attendant kept me fed and happy all day. The bridal suite is 1000000% worth the money & the late night station was also a huge hit. I wish I could get married there all over again, it was PERECT. There is not one thing I would change!!
Reviewed on 02-10-2022
Amanda Carroll (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 09-09-2022
I wish I could give more then 5 stars! Bear Brook Valley is the Disney World of weddings. From the tour to our last dance, we felt so special. The staff is all fantastic. The food and drinks are delicious. Our coordinator, Christina was phenomenal. Always willing to hop on the phone to answer questions and answered emails so quickly. The Day of Coordinator for the Bride and Groom made the entire bridal party feel at ease. We are sad it is over! I can’t recommend Bear Brook enough.
Reviewed on 11-09-2022
Wedding Date 09-09-2022
I wish I could give more then 5 stars! Bear Brook Valley is the Disney World of weddings. From the tour to our last dance, we felt so special. The staff is all fantastic. The food and drinks are delicious. Our coordinator, Christina was phenomenal. Always willing to hop on the phone to answer questions and answered emails so quickly. The Day of Coordinator for the Bride and Groom made the entire bridal party feel at ease. We are sad it is over! I can’t recommend Bear Brook enough.
Reviewed on 11-09-2022
Kristyn Ouimette (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 21-08-2022
Picking a wedding venue felt like one of the hardest choices for while wedding planning because so many other decisions would come as a result. While searching online I found Bear Brook and knew from the photos and other reviews that I had found the one! When touring Bear Brook for the first time Christina was incredibly through to show us all of the details that come with a Bear Brook wedding; 1.5 hour cocktail hour, on site bride and groom suites, standard open bar, the list went on and on. After booking our date Christina and her team helped to guide us every step of the way. It was so great to have someone that I could ask silly question to and who went above and beyond to make sure our day was special. When looking at venues I didn't realize how important it was to find a place that only did one wedding a day. This ultimately became a huge factor! I never had to worry that my day would be anything less than their priority. On the day of my wedding, I took advantage of their bridal suit. Upon arriving, all of my girl's getting ready gifts were set up on the table and breakfast was out. My hair and make up teams were also all set and ready to go! I had a bridal attendant with me all day and she did everything from steaming dresses to making sure I had my comfy shoes ready post ceremony. My groom and his guys felt equally as cared for as they spent the morning playing yard games and hanging out with each other. No detail was spared. Every one of our guests is still talking about how beautiful our wedding was and how much they enjoyed it! I'm keeping my fingers crossed that I get to attend a BBV wedding as a guest so that I can come back! No need to look further than Bear Brook Valley for your wedding.
Reviewed on 29-08-2022
Wedding Date 21-08-2022
Picking a wedding venue felt like one of the hardest choices for while wedding planning because so many other decisions would come as a result. While searching online I found Bear Brook and knew from the photos and other reviews that I had found the one! When touring Bear Brook for the first time Christina was incredibly through to show us all of the details that come with a Bear Brook wedding; 1.5 hour cocktail hour, on site bride and groom suites, standard open bar, the list went on and on. After booking our date Christina and her team helped to guide us every step of the way. It was so great to have someone that I could ask silly question to and who went above and beyond to make sure our day was special. When looking at venues I didn't realize how important it was to find a place that only did one wedding a day. This ultimately became a huge factor! I never had to worry that my day would be anything less than their priority. On the day of my wedding, I took advantage of their bridal suit. Upon arriving, all of my girl's getting ready gifts were set up on the table and breakfast was out. My hair and make up teams were also all set and ready to go! I had a bridal attendant with me all day and she did everything from steaming dresses to making sure I had my comfy shoes ready post ceremony. My groom and his guys felt equally as cared for as they spent the morning playing yard games and hanging out with each other. No detail was spared. Every one of our guests is still talking about how beautiful our wedding was and how much they enjoyed it! I'm keeping my fingers crossed that I get to attend a BBV wedding as a guest so that I can come back! No need to look further than Bear Brook Valley for your wedding.
Reviewed on 29-08-2022
Teresa E (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 26-06-2022
If you're even thinking about touring BBV or having your wedding there, DO IT! BBV was perfect from touring, to booking, to our wedding night and the day after. Worth every penny! The ballroom is stunning, with farmhouse tables, floor to ceiling windows, with the gorgeous bridal suite off to one side of the ballroom, a lovely deck with firepits and string lights. They let you use the entire grounds on your wedding day, from the vineyard, to up in the hills surrounding it. They drive you around for all your photos. It is farmhouse chic and soooo elegant at the same time. We booked two years before our wedding, and we were SO lucky to have Christina has our wedding coordinator. She killed it, 1000000% at all times. She basically became a friend, and anything you asked for, she pulled it off flawlessly. When we even booked all of our vendors, every single one raved to us about working with the team at BBV during weddings, and they were not wrong. They even offer every little detail you forget to think about until last minute, bathroom baskets, menu cards, ceremony programs, they do it all for you. The day of the wedding, they had our suites set up with all of my girls' gifts displayed as asked, robes steamed and ready to go. Our bridal attendant Rebecca was amazing, and it felt like between her, Christina, and my photo and video team, and my outside day of coordinator, we were hanging out with friends all day. Our maitre'd Cam was SO fun and honestly had the reception run flawlessly, and we never went without a drink in our hand. The way the staff brings out dinner is in sync, to each table, at once, to the point that family and friends commented on this a lot after the wedding. We did the McDonalds to go truck after, which they honestly almost ran out of food because our entire wedding was AMAZED and excited, hands down the best way to end a wedding! We left my car at the venue and Cam and the team packed up my entire car for me with any decor we dropped off, plus anything left at the venue or in the bridal suites. They had any florals and bouquets in water for me overnight, and all we did the next morning was show up to BBV, get our keys, and head home! From start to finish, BBV helped us plan and execute the perfect wedding day, and not ONE thing went wrong. Truly we could not recommend them more!
Reviewed on 06-08-2022
Wedding Date 26-06-2022
If you're even thinking about touring BBV or having your wedding there, DO IT! BBV was perfect from touring, to booking, to our wedding night and the day after. Worth every penny! The ballroom is stunning, with farmhouse tables, floor to ceiling windows, with the gorgeous bridal suite off to one side of the ballroom, a lovely deck with firepits and string lights. They let you use the entire grounds on your wedding day, from the vineyard, to up in the hills surrounding it. They drive you around for all your photos. It is farmhouse chic and soooo elegant at the same time. We booked two years before our wedding, and we were SO lucky to have Christina has our wedding coordinator. She killed it, 1000000% at all times. She basically became a friend, and anything you asked for, she pulled it off flawlessly. When we even booked all of our vendors, every single one raved to us about working with the team at BBV during weddings, and they were not wrong. They even offer every little detail you forget to think about until last minute, bathroom baskets, menu cards, ceremony programs, they do it all for you. The day of the wedding, they had our suites set up with all of my girls' gifts displayed as asked, robes steamed and ready to go. Our bridal attendant Rebecca was amazing, and it felt like between her, Christina, and my photo and video team, and my outside day of coordinator, we were hanging out with friends all day. Our maitre'd Cam was SO fun and honestly had the reception run flawlessly, and we never went without a drink in our hand. The way the staff brings out dinner is in sync, to each table, at once, to the point that family and friends commented on this a lot after the wedding. We did the McDonalds to go truck after, which they honestly almost ran out of food because our entire wedding was AMAZED and excited, hands down the best way to end a wedding! We left my car at the venue and Cam and the team packed up my entire car for me with any decor we dropped off, plus anything left at the venue or in the bridal suites. They had any florals and bouquets in water for me overnight, and all we did the next morning was show up to BBV, get our keys, and head home! From start to finish, BBV helped us plan and execute the perfect wedding day, and not ONE thing went wrong. Truly we could not recommend them more!
Reviewed on 06-08-2022
Michelle Taliento (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 08-07-2022
You can tell BBV is gorgeous from photos – what really sets it apart is the staff. From the first time we stepped on the property, we felt important to them. So I’d like to share some of the amazing people at BBV we interacted with, and how they went above and beyond in their service.Our day-of coordinator was Ensle. He checked in with us every few months, and responded to even the most mundane emails within 24 hours. He never made me feel silly about my questions. On the day of, he checked with me multiple times to make sure the ballroom was being set up in the way that I imagined. We chose the tailgate station for the cocktail hour, and even though my husband is a rare Saints fan from NJ, Ensle decorated the station so well! When we went back to collect our decor the next day, Ensle and his team had carefully packaged and cleaned EVERYTHING – such a help!My husband’s attendant, Rob, was a favorite among the guys. He was friendly and knowledgeable about whiskey and cigars, which the guys loved. They are still talking about the Japanese whiskey Rob introduced them to. He worked the cigar and whiskey bar later that evening, and even had a tiny little cigar waiting behind the bar for me. When we went back the next morning, Rob was already hard at work behind the bar preparing for the next day’s wedding. My bridal attendant, Caitlin, went above and beyond for me the ENTIRE day. When we arrived at the Silo Suite, my gifts to my girls were laid out and ready for them. She steamed the bridesmaids’ dresses. When I was getting my hair done, she asked if I needed more food or water. There was a chance of rain, and she kept me at ease. During photos, she had drinks ready for us. She drove the little buggy and navigated the hell out of those grounds! She even helped me with my veil and bustle, which my MOH was pretty relieved about. It was just Caitlin and I in the suite before I walked down the aisle, and it felt like I was sharing a special moment with a friend I’d had forever. She ensured that what could’ve been a very stressful day was nothing I had to think twice about. Our maître d' was Cam. The NICEST guy! He allowed us to give our shuttle service his # so that he could ensure all our guests were safely transported. He checked in with us all night, making sure we had drinks in our hands, and he did the same thing for our immediate family. I never had to search for Cam. When I wanted the photographer to take a picture, Cam grabbed him for me. When one of our shuttle tried to leave with only 2 people on board, he stopped them and made sure the van filled up before leaving. When some guests were too intoxicated to drive, Cam allowed them to park overnight.THE FOOD! Just absolutely over-the-top good. My favorite question to my guests has been, “what was your favorite thing you ate?” Some of the top favorites included the hanger steak from cocktail hour, the mahi-mahi entree, and the donuts from the add-on donut wall. One of my favorite moments was when they allowed us to walk around and our cocktail hour and eat more before closing it up for the night. Basically everywhere you turned, there was more food. “Fantastic” isn’t a strong enough word.If you can swing for some upgrades, our favorites were the Silo Suite/Woodford lounge, the cigar and whiskey bar, and the late night food as your favor. We had the PERFECT wedding day, and it was only possible through the efforts of Ensle, Rob, Caitlin, Cam, and the entire staff of BBV.
Reviewed on 12-07-2022
Wedding Date 08-07-2022
You can tell BBV is gorgeous from photos – what really sets it apart is the staff. From the first time we stepped on the property, we felt important to them. So I’d like to share some of the amazing people at BBV we interacted with, and how they went above and beyond in their service.Our day-of coordinator was Ensle. He checked in with us every few months, and responded to even the most mundane emails within 24 hours. He never made me feel silly about my questions. On the day of, he checked with me multiple times to make sure the ballroom was being set up in the way that I imagined. We chose the tailgate station for the cocktail hour, and even though my husband is a rare Saints fan from NJ, Ensle decorated the station so well! When we went back to collect our decor the next day, Ensle and his team had carefully packaged and cleaned EVERYTHING – such a help!My husband’s attendant, Rob, was a favorite among the guys. He was friendly and knowledgeable about whiskey and cigars, which the guys loved. They are still talking about the Japanese whiskey Rob introduced them to. He worked the cigar and whiskey bar later that evening, and even had a tiny little cigar waiting behind the bar for me. When we went back the next morning, Rob was already hard at work behind the bar preparing for the next day’s wedding. My bridal attendant, Caitlin, went above and beyond for me the ENTIRE day. When we arrived at the Silo Suite, my gifts to my girls were laid out and ready for them. She steamed the bridesmaids’ dresses. When I was getting my hair done, she asked if I needed more food or water. There was a chance of rain, and she kept me at ease. During photos, she had drinks ready for us. She drove the little buggy and navigated the hell out of those grounds! She even helped me with my veil and bustle, which my MOH was pretty relieved about. It was just Caitlin and I in the suite before I walked down the aisle, and it felt like I was sharing a special moment with a friend I’d had forever. She ensured that what could’ve been a very stressful day was nothing I had to think twice about. Our maître d' was Cam. The NICEST guy! He allowed us to give our shuttle service his # so that he could ensure all our guests were safely transported. He checked in with us all night, making sure we had drinks in our hands, and he did the same thing for our immediate family. I never had to search for Cam. When I wanted the photographer to take a picture, Cam grabbed him for me. When one of our shuttle tried to leave with only 2 people on board, he stopped them and made sure the van filled up before leaving. When some guests were too intoxicated to drive, Cam allowed them to park overnight.THE FOOD! Just absolutely over-the-top good. My favorite question to my guests has been, “what was your favorite thing you ate?” Some of the top favorites included the hanger steak from cocktail hour, the mahi-mahi entree, and the donuts from the add-on donut wall. One of my favorite moments was when they allowed us to walk around and our cocktail hour and eat more before closing it up for the night. Basically everywhere you turned, there was more food. “Fantastic” isn’t a strong enough word.If you can swing for some upgrades, our favorites were the Silo Suite/Woodford lounge, the cigar and whiskey bar, and the late night food as your favor. We had the PERFECT wedding day, and it was only possible through the efforts of Ensle, Rob, Caitlin, Cam, and the entire staff of BBV.
Reviewed on 12-07-2022
Melissa Enos (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 14-05-2022
We had our dream wedding at Bear Brook Valley this past May. Their entire event staff from the moment you walk through the door (Emma is so nice), to when your wedding ends, they make you feel like you're the only couple who exists. They do such a good job at everything. Christina, the event coordinator, is so kind and you can tell she is really passionate about her job. She makes the entire process of planning your wedding so east and stress free. The day of the bridal and grooms attendant are so great and attentive and we couldn't have asked for anything more. It rained on our wedding day and the event staff switched everything to the stables so quickly and coordinated it like that was the original plan. They have their operation down to a science there and I really did not have any complaints. If you are able to book at Bear Brook, you should!
Reviewed on 12-06-2022
Wedding Date 14-05-2022
We had our dream wedding at Bear Brook Valley this past May. Their entire event staff from the moment you walk through the door (Emma is so nice), to when your wedding ends, they make you feel like you're the only couple who exists. They do such a good job at everything. Christina, the event coordinator, is so kind and you can tell she is really passionate about her job. She makes the entire process of planning your wedding so east and stress free. The day of the bridal and grooms attendant are so great and attentive and we couldn't have asked for anything more. It rained on our wedding day and the event staff switched everything to the stables so quickly and coordinated it like that was the original plan. They have their operation down to a science there and I really did not have any complaints. If you are able to book at Bear Brook, you should!
Reviewed on 12-06-2022
Jennifer Genova (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 19-03-2022
Our wedding was an absolute dream and it couldn’t have happened without the stellar staff at Bear Brook Valley. From the minute we booked our wedding in July 2020, to our wedding day in March 2022, we had nothing but a wonderful experience with BBV. We worked with many truly helpful people throughout our planning process, but it was our coordinator, Jen, who was the glue that held everything together. She was responsive (even as we sent emails almost daily close to the wedding!), a wealth of knowledge, and, above all, extremely kind. She handled any challenge and last-minute change with grace and patience, and we will forever be grateful that we got to plan our wedding with her. On the day of the wedding, Becca, Rob and Tessa were there for us every step of the way, and we could not have asked for a better crew. We got almost as many compliments about the friendliness and quality of the waitstaff, bartenders, and valets as we did about the food! Make no mistake–you and your guests will be fed, you will drink your drinks, and you will be happy as can be. The food is incredible and plentiful–this isn’t a venue to bring your diet to! Our guests couldn’t get enough of the food at cocktail hour (the Cuban station was a home run–the yuca balls were to die for!), and couldn’t believe their eyes at the dinner portions set in front of them. Add in delicious cake, awesome mini desserts, ice cream, and late-night pizza, and we had a wedding that was named, multiple times, “the best wedding I’ve ever been to.” We knew BBV was our venue from the minute we walked in the door, and still cannot believe we got to have our wedding there. You get what you pay for and hands down, Bear Brook was worth every single penny. We can only hope one of our guests books their wedding here in the future so we can come back and visit! Thank you, thank you, thank you, to Jen, Becca, Rob, Tessa and the entire BBV staff for everything–we can’t express our gratitude enough!
Reviewed on 21-04-2022
Wedding Date 19-03-2022
Our wedding was an absolute dream and it couldn’t have happened without the stellar staff at Bear Brook Valley. From the minute we booked our wedding in July 2020, to our wedding day in March 2022, we had nothing but a wonderful experience with BBV. We worked with many truly helpful people throughout our planning process, but it was our coordinator, Jen, who was the glue that held everything together. She was responsive (even as we sent emails almost daily close to the wedding!), a wealth of knowledge, and, above all, extremely kind. She handled any challenge and last-minute change with grace and patience, and we will forever be grateful that we got to plan our wedding with her. On the day of the wedding, Becca, Rob and Tessa were there for us every step of the way, and we could not have asked for a better crew. We got almost as many compliments about the friendliness and quality of the waitstaff, bartenders, and valets as we did about the food! Make no mistake–you and your guests will be fed, you will drink your drinks, and you will be happy as can be. The food is incredible and plentiful–this isn’t a venue to bring your diet to! Our guests couldn’t get enough of the food at cocktail hour (the Cuban station was a home run–the yuca balls were to die for!), and couldn’t believe their eyes at the dinner portions set in front of them. Add in delicious cake, awesome mini desserts, ice cream, and late-night pizza, and we had a wedding that was named, multiple times, “the best wedding I’ve ever been to.” We knew BBV was our venue from the minute we walked in the door, and still cannot believe we got to have our wedding there. You get what you pay for and hands down, Bear Brook was worth every single penny. We can only hope one of our guests books their wedding here in the future so we can come back and visit! Thank you, thank you, thank you, to Jen, Becca, Rob, Tessa and the entire BBV staff for everything–we can’t express our gratitude enough!
Reviewed on 21-04-2022
Allison C (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 26-03-2022
My husband and I had our wedding at Bear Brook Valley in March 2022, and we could not be more satisfied and happy with our wedding day. Everyone at Bear Brook was extremely accommodating and nice. It was very cold and windy during the day, and we wanted to have our first look and photos outside. My bridal attendant, followed me around with a blanket to cover me between pictures and brought me hot teas to keep me warm. Throughout the night, someone was always there to make sure we had what we needed. We definitely ate every bit of food there was because the staff made sure to set up specials plates for us to eat and try everything. All of our guests were amazed by the service, the views, and the overall experience. We would definitely recommend anyone to have their wedding at Bear Brook Valley.
Reviewed on 28-03-2022
Wedding Date 26-03-2022
My husband and I had our wedding at Bear Brook Valley in March 2022, and we could not be more satisfied and happy with our wedding day. Everyone at Bear Brook was extremely accommodating and nice. It was very cold and windy during the day, and we wanted to have our first look and photos outside. My bridal attendant, followed me around with a blanket to cover me between pictures and brought me hot teas to keep me warm. Throughout the night, someone was always there to make sure we had what we needed. We definitely ate every bit of food there was because the staff made sure to set up specials plates for us to eat and try everything. All of our guests were amazed by the service, the views, and the overall experience. We would definitely recommend anyone to have their wedding at Bear Brook Valley.
Reviewed on 28-03-2022
Megan Meyer (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 20-11-2021
Where to even begin...from the moment we stepped into Bear Brook Valley we knew that this was where we wanted to get married and would be a true fairytale. Unfortunately we had to push out our dream day by one year, but the BBV team was there every step of the way to answer any of our questions and to make sure everything transitioned smoothly. We finally had our day this past November and it was purely magical! I cannot thank the BBV team enough (especially Jen, Rebecca, and Tessa) for making our day so special and perfect. We wish we could relive it! You will not regret anything if you book BBV.
Reviewed on 21-12-2021
Wedding Date 20-11-2021
Where to even begin...from the moment we stepped into Bear Brook Valley we knew that this was where we wanted to get married and would be a true fairytale. Unfortunately we had to push out our dream day by one year, but the BBV team was there every step of the way to answer any of our questions and to make sure everything transitioned smoothly. We finally had our day this past November and it was purely magical! I cannot thank the BBV team enough (especially Jen, Rebecca, and Tessa) for making our day so special and perfect. We wish we could relive it! You will not regret anything if you book BBV.
Reviewed on 21-12-2021
Kaitlin Gerson (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 17-10-2021
This venue and its staff are amazing and helped to make my day perfect! Through the wedding planning process I felt very supported by Christina who was there to answer all of my questions from big items down to the tiny details. On the day of we had a few hiccups with other vendors and weather and the staff were able to handle all of the issues to keep me from being stressed out. The food was incredible! I am still getting comments from guests on how much they loved the food. I'm only sad I was so busy with the guests and photos that I didn't get to enjoy more of it myself - but what I did eat I really enjoyed. I cannot say enough great things about this venue and will recommend to everyone I know that is in search of a venue!
Reviewed on 03-12-2021
Wedding Date 17-10-2021
This venue and its staff are amazing and helped to make my day perfect! Through the wedding planning process I felt very supported by Christina who was there to answer all of my questions from big items down to the tiny details. On the day of we had a few hiccups with other vendors and weather and the staff were able to handle all of the issues to keep me from being stressed out. The food was incredible! I am still getting comments from guests on how much they loved the food. I'm only sad I was so busy with the guests and photos that I didn't get to enjoy more of it myself - but what I did eat I really enjoyed. I cannot say enough great things about this venue and will recommend to everyone I know that is in search of a venue!
Reviewed on 03-12-2021
Lauren Walsh (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 12-08-2021
I can’t recommend Bear Brook Valley enough if you are planning your wedding! We originally booked our wedding for 08.02.2020 after setting up an in person tour where they were very welcoming and up front with pricing. During the planning process, we were appointed a coordinator who was very responsive to any questions we had via email. In June of 2020, we expressed that we wanted to move our wedding reception to 2021 due to the COVID-19 pandemic and BBV worked with us to move the date without any fees or hassle- I was SO grateful for this! When August 2021 finally came we had the most magical day. The bridal and groom attendants are AMAZING (Kasey literally saved the day multiple times over) and the day of coordinators helped everything run smoothly. It was the wedding we had dreamed of and it was truly all thanks to the unbelievably fantastic staff at BBV. Other than the process and team, you can’t say enough about the venue. The grounds are gorgeous with so many great places to take photos and the cocktail hour, reception hall and ceremony sites are clean, new, and so beautiful. There are so many options for adding on extra features, picking your menu, rain back up ceremony sites, and food to go for guests. Not to mention the food is incredibly good and the cocktail hour is filled with tons of choices. If you’re considering Bear Brook Valley for your wedding, book a tour and see for yourself! Thanks BBV team for the wedding of our dreams!
Reviewed on 27-10-2021
Wedding Date 12-08-2021
I can’t recommend Bear Brook Valley enough if you are planning your wedding! We originally booked our wedding for 08.02.2020 after setting up an in person tour where they were very welcoming and up front with pricing. During the planning process, we were appointed a coordinator who was very responsive to any questions we had via email. In June of 2020, we expressed that we wanted to move our wedding reception to 2021 due to the COVID-19 pandemic and BBV worked with us to move the date without any fees or hassle- I was SO grateful for this! When August 2021 finally came we had the most magical day. The bridal and groom attendants are AMAZING (Kasey literally saved the day multiple times over) and the day of coordinators helped everything run smoothly. It was the wedding we had dreamed of and it was truly all thanks to the unbelievably fantastic staff at BBV. Other than the process and team, you can’t say enough about the venue. The grounds are gorgeous with so many great places to take photos and the cocktail hour, reception hall and ceremony sites are clean, new, and so beautiful. There are so many options for adding on extra features, picking your menu, rain back up ceremony sites, and food to go for guests. Not to mention the food is incredibly good and the cocktail hour is filled with tons of choices. If you’re considering Bear Brook Valley for your wedding, book a tour and see for yourself! Thanks BBV team for the wedding of our dreams!
Reviewed on 27-10-2021
Stephanie A. (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 18-06-2021
There aren't enough words to express how amazing our day was and how happy we and our guests were with Bear Brook Valley. Everything was absolutely perfect through the planning process to the day of our wedding. We felt so special and it was incredible to have the beautiful space all to ourselves to spend the day relaxing and getting ready with our bridal party. We didn't have to worry about a thing because the staff at Bear Brook Valley was so attentive, helpful and kind. At the end of the night, we didn't want to leave! So many of our guests sincerely told us ours was the best wedding they had ever been to and still rave about Bear Brook Valley. We truly could not agree more!
Reviewed on 20-09-2021
Wedding Date 18-06-2021
There aren't enough words to express how amazing our day was and how happy we and our guests were with Bear Brook Valley. Everything was absolutely perfect through the planning process to the day of our wedding. We felt so special and it was incredible to have the beautiful space all to ourselves to spend the day relaxing and getting ready with our bridal party. We didn't have to worry about a thing because the staff at Bear Brook Valley was so attentive, helpful and kind. At the end of the night, we didn't want to leave! So many of our guests sincerely told us ours was the best wedding they had ever been to and still rave about Bear Brook Valley. We truly could not agree more!
Reviewed on 20-09-2021
Marie Abbate (other) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 27-08-2021
When I asked my daughter Devyn (who is definitely an A type personality)how she felt her wedding on 8/27/21 turned out, her answer was \"A dream come true\". Booking BBV as her venue was the best choice she could have made. From the beauty of the venue, indoors and outdoors, to the amazing bride and groom suites, to the exceptional staff that was there no matter what we needed throughout the day. I had so many guests contact me raving about the cocktail hour and all of the food being outrageous. One guest told me she has gone to umpteen weddings and this was the first time her filet mignon was ever cooked precisely how she asked for it. I was asked numerous time \"How did you find this place\" Thank you The Knot! There are always hiccups in any well thought out plans, but the staff was always there to smooth out any wrinkles, including back up for weather that would not cooperate. I can't say enough about out maitre d'! She was on top pf everything from beginning till end. We never had to ask her for anything, as soon as we saw something that needed attention she was always right on it before we could ask, and with a big smile on her face, I might add.Five stars are not enough of a rating for BBV. My suggestions for couples looking for a venue - This is THE place to go!
Reviewed on 06-09-2021
Wedding Date 27-08-2021
When I asked my daughter Devyn (who is definitely an A type personality)how she felt her wedding on 8/27/21 turned out, her answer was \"A dream come true\". Booking BBV as her venue was the best choice she could have made. From the beauty of the venue, indoors and outdoors, to the amazing bride and groom suites, to the exceptional staff that was there no matter what we needed throughout the day. I had so many guests contact me raving about the cocktail hour and all of the food being outrageous. One guest told me she has gone to umpteen weddings and this was the first time her filet mignon was ever cooked precisely how she asked for it. I was asked numerous time \"How did you find this place\" Thank you The Knot! There are always hiccups in any well thought out plans, but the staff was always there to smooth out any wrinkles, including back up for weather that would not cooperate. I can't say enough about out maitre d'! She was on top pf everything from beginning till end. We never had to ask her for anything, as soon as we saw something that needed attention she was always right on it before we could ask, and with a big smile on her face, I might add.Five stars are not enough of a rating for BBV. My suggestions for couples looking for a venue - This is THE place to go!
Reviewed on 06-09-2021
Jessica Lauer (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 19-08-2021
I am absolutely blown away by our experience getting married at Bear Brook Valley on August 19, 2021. The team was unbelievably amazing throughout the entire planning experience, which included rescheduling once due to COVID. Jen T. was our coordinator, and she answered every single one of our many, many emails and questions in less than 24 hours. They were so accommodating throughout planning, from the initial meeting, to the rescheduling process (which they did as fairly as they possibly could have), to adding and changing a few things within the last few weeks before the wedding, to on-site coordination. As someone who often works events, I was just floored by how they handled everything during the wedding. We got married off-site, but decided to get ready in the silo suite and groomsmen lounge, which kicked off the day with attendants who handled every single thing – from steaming dresses to bringing drinks and food to making sure we were as stress-free as possible. After our ceremony, we were greeted with our signature cocktails and overly enthusiastic and excited attendants, which made us feel so special! The cocktail hour was UNREAL – our guests were floored by the sheer amount of food, the unique stations and the insane quality! The rest of the staff – from our incredible maître de, to the servers and bartenders, to the kitchen staff – everything was so perfect. The food was delicious, the service was impeccable, everything ran so incredibly smoothly, like a well-oiled machine. Our decorations were set up perfectly, and even packaged up AND packed up in our car for us to pick up the following morning. Truly cannot express what an incredible, incredible experience we had with Bear Brook Valley. Could not have imagined a more perfect day and venue.
Reviewed on 03-09-2021
Wedding Date 19-08-2021
I am absolutely blown away by our experience getting married at Bear Brook Valley on August 19, 2021. The team was unbelievably amazing throughout the entire planning experience, which included rescheduling once due to COVID. Jen T. was our coordinator, and she answered every single one of our many, many emails and questions in less than 24 hours. They were so accommodating throughout planning, from the initial meeting, to the rescheduling process (which they did as fairly as they possibly could have), to adding and changing a few things within the last few weeks before the wedding, to on-site coordination. As someone who often works events, I was just floored by how they handled everything during the wedding. We got married off-site, but decided to get ready in the silo suite and groomsmen lounge, which kicked off the day with attendants who handled every single thing – from steaming dresses to bringing drinks and food to making sure we were as stress-free as possible. After our ceremony, we were greeted with our signature cocktails and overly enthusiastic and excited attendants, which made us feel so special! The cocktail hour was UNREAL – our guests were floored by the sheer amount of food, the unique stations and the insane quality! The rest of the staff – from our incredible maître de, to the servers and bartenders, to the kitchen staff – everything was so perfect. The food was delicious, the service was impeccable, everything ran so incredibly smoothly, like a well-oiled machine. Our decorations were set up perfectly, and even packaged up AND packed up in our car for us to pick up the following morning. Truly cannot express what an incredible, incredible experience we had with Bear Brook Valley. Could not have imagined a more perfect day and venue.
Reviewed on 03-09-2021
Erica Palumbo (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 22-08-2021
All we can say is WOW! We are still floored by the wedding that Bear Brook put on for us. It was truly a dream come true. Bear Brook was the first venue we saw on our search, and we immediately knew it was the one. The absolute best decision we made - never once had any doubts. They are truly so much more than a wedding venue; the BBV team has thought through every single detail to make everywedding special and unique for each bride and groom. Multiple guests came up to us during the wedding and said (unprovoked) thatthis was the best wedding they’ve ever been too. And that is in large part thanks to BBV. From the incredible, plentiful food, to the beautiful setting and dedicated staff, we cannot thank the team enough. Food choices and quality was excellent. Cocktail hour was 1.5hrs with plenty of seating and a world-class bar with so many options. Dinner options were all delicious (but the pork chop was our favorite). The venue was built with the intention of hosting weddings and it shows. Every small thing that bothers you about the way all other weddings are, Bear Brook fixes that and makes the experience better. Silo Suite & Woodford Lounge, food options on the way out, extended cocktail hour, beautiful grounds all to yourself for the day. The team was on top of everything from day 1 and ran the day/night with professionalism and poise. Thank you Bear Brook!! Can’t wait to come back as guests!! -Love Erica & Gary
Reviewed on 29-08-2021
Wedding Date 22-08-2021
All we can say is WOW! We are still floored by the wedding that Bear Brook put on for us. It was truly a dream come true. Bear Brook was the first venue we saw on our search, and we immediately knew it was the one. The absolute best decision we made - never once had any doubts. They are truly so much more than a wedding venue; the BBV team has thought through every single detail to make everywedding special and unique for each bride and groom. Multiple guests came up to us during the wedding and said (unprovoked) thatthis was the best wedding they’ve ever been too. And that is in large part thanks to BBV. From the incredible, plentiful food, to the beautiful setting and dedicated staff, we cannot thank the team enough. Food choices and quality was excellent. Cocktail hour was 1.5hrs with plenty of seating and a world-class bar with so many options. Dinner options were all delicious (but the pork chop was our favorite). The venue was built with the intention of hosting weddings and it shows. Every small thing that bothers you about the way all other weddings are, Bear Brook fixes that and makes the experience better. Silo Suite & Woodford Lounge, food options on the way out, extended cocktail hour, beautiful grounds all to yourself for the day. The team was on top of everything from day 1 and ran the day/night with professionalism and poise. Thank you Bear Brook!! Can’t wait to come back as guests!! -Love Erica & Gary
Reviewed on 29-08-2021
Stephanie Chang (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 25-07-2021
Having our wedding at Bear Brook was everything we could have imagined and MORE! This was the first venue we saw when we started looking and realized that all of the other 10+ venues we saw after that just paled in comparison. I think the venue honestly sells itself because it's so beautiful and stunning. Also, the fact that they are all-inclusive is a huge game-changer because there's really not much we needed to coordinate otherwise!We had originally booked our wedding for July 2020 but of course COVID had other plans. We only had an issue with rescheduling because they decided to do it in order by the actual date of the wedding instead of when the couple booked so someone that booked a few weeks ago had first dibs over us that booked over a year ago if their date was before ours. They rectified that with a minimum guest count reduction and a discount which was greatly appreciated and helped offset the costs of having our wedding on a Sunday instead of a Friday. The staff otherwise was incredibly friendly and always helpful. They are very organized and provide attendants and maitre'd's day of who were all wonderful to work with and made the day so smooth! The food was amazing and we received so many compliments on how delicious everything was! We actually had a chance to eat ourselves because they brought us sample platters and made sure we were taken care of. We had the Brick Oven pizza add on as our wedding favor that people could grab on their way out at the end of the night. They packed us a few pizzas and a to-go dessert box which we gladly enjoyed the night of and next day!Overall we loved Bear Brook and would highly recommend it to anyone looking for a beautiful all-inclusive venue that has everything!
Reviewed on 29-07-2021
Wedding Date 25-07-2021
Having our wedding at Bear Brook was everything we could have imagined and MORE! This was the first venue we saw when we started looking and realized that all of the other 10+ venues we saw after that just paled in comparison. I think the venue honestly sells itself because it's so beautiful and stunning. Also, the fact that they are all-inclusive is a huge game-changer because there's really not much we needed to coordinate otherwise!We had originally booked our wedding for July 2020 but of course COVID had other plans. We only had an issue with rescheduling because they decided to do it in order by the actual date of the wedding instead of when the couple booked so someone that booked a few weeks ago had first dibs over us that booked over a year ago if their date was before ours. They rectified that with a minimum guest count reduction and a discount which was greatly appreciated and helped offset the costs of having our wedding on a Sunday instead of a Friday. The staff otherwise was incredibly friendly and always helpful. They are very organized and provide attendants and maitre'd's day of who were all wonderful to work with and made the day so smooth! The food was amazing and we received so many compliments on how delicious everything was! We actually had a chance to eat ourselves because they brought us sample platters and made sure we were taken care of. We had the Brick Oven pizza add on as our wedding favor that people could grab on their way out at the end of the night. They packed us a few pizzas and a to-go dessert box which we gladly enjoyed the night of and next day!Overall we loved Bear Brook and would highly recommend it to anyone looking for a beautiful all-inclusive venue that has everything!
Reviewed on 29-07-2021
Kelsey Fiorello (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 17-06-2021
Spectacular. The beautiful grounds, the modern, rustic chic design, the staff, and the rooms for both the groom and bride to get ready in are just a few reasons why Bear Brook Valley was my dream wedding venue! I feel so lucky to have booked with BBV, especially when it came to rescheduling our wedding due to COVID because they were so accommodating and understanding. The staff made it such an easy process from beginning to end. Our guests cannot stop commenting on how incredibly gorgeous the venue was, how delicious the food was, and when they say it was the best wedding they’ve ever been to, you can tell they really mean it! I could honestly go on and on about all the reasons I love BBV so much, but pictures and communicating with staff will be enough to have you saying, “Booked Bear Brook!” Thank you so so much for the best day ever ❤️
Reviewed on 15-07-2021
Wedding Date 17-06-2021
Spectacular. The beautiful grounds, the modern, rustic chic design, the staff, and the rooms for both the groom and bride to get ready in are just a few reasons why Bear Brook Valley was my dream wedding venue! I feel so lucky to have booked with BBV, especially when it came to rescheduling our wedding due to COVID because they were so accommodating and understanding. The staff made it such an easy process from beginning to end. Our guests cannot stop commenting on how incredibly gorgeous the venue was, how delicious the food was, and when they say it was the best wedding they’ve ever been to, you can tell they really mean it! I could honestly go on and on about all the reasons I love BBV so much, but pictures and communicating with staff will be enough to have you saying, “Booked Bear Brook!” Thank you so so much for the best day ever ❤️
Reviewed on 15-07-2021
Donna Muller (other) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 11-07-2021
My son's wedding was originally planned for July 2020 and we had to reschedule. The reception took place on Sunday and it was amazing!! The venue is so beautiful and spacious and it's so nice to have the outdoor space and lawn games. The food was incredible and people actually thought the cocktail hour food was dinner! There was so much variety and everything was delicious! I have to give special mention to Kaitlyn and Rob who took care of us in the suites all day. They were so nice and professional and made us feel so pampered. The entire staff was so professional and nice! It made the day even more special. I would highly recommend having your wedding at Bear Brook Valley!!
Reviewed on 13-07-2021
Wedding Date 11-07-2021
My son's wedding was originally planned for July 2020 and we had to reschedule. The reception took place on Sunday and it was amazing!! The venue is so beautiful and spacious and it's so nice to have the outdoor space and lawn games. The food was incredible and people actually thought the cocktail hour food was dinner! There was so much variety and everything was delicious! I have to give special mention to Kaitlyn and Rob who took care of us in the suites all day. They were so nice and professional and made us feel so pampered. The entire staff was so professional and nice! It made the day even more special. I would highly recommend having your wedding at Bear Brook Valley!!
Reviewed on 13-07-2021
Sam S (bride) 1 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 29-04-2021
absolutely stay away from this place. I’ll keep this short and sweet, the venue is run poorly and understaffed and it shows. As a bride I never felt they were there to make my day less stressful and they never went “ above and beyond” it’s more like bare minimum. The amount this venue costs you would think they would be attentive but they were the opposite of that and almost avoided me all night because of the things going wrong at the venue. I could go on and on about specific details and things that were just absurdly horrible but really how I was treated is why I’m writing this. As a bride to help out anyone into making this huge decision to trust a venue and to feel special your day PLEASE don’t go here they are after the money and to crank out weddings, not here to make your day memorable.
Reviewed on 26-05-2021
Wedding Date 29-04-2021
absolutely stay away from this place. I’ll keep this short and sweet, the venue is run poorly and understaffed and it shows. As a bride I never felt they were there to make my day less stressful and they never went “ above and beyond” it’s more like bare minimum. The amount this venue costs you would think they would be attentive but they were the opposite of that and almost avoided me all night because of the things going wrong at the venue. I could go on and on about specific details and things that were just absurdly horrible but really how I was treated is why I’m writing this. As a bride to help out anyone into making this huge decision to trust a venue and to feel special your day PLEASE don’t go here they are after the money and to crank out weddings, not here to make your day memorable.
Reviewed on 26-05-2021
Lindsey Serfas (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 07-05-2021
Hard time find words to even describe how outstanding Bear Brook Valley is! Truly an amazing experience getting married there - between the phenomenal location, food, and incredible service, it was a dream come true. Our guests are still raving about our wedding, saying it was the best wedding they’ve ever been to! Getting married during the pandemic wasn't easy, but BBV made it simple and as stress free as possible. The communication was spot on and we were always kept informed about guidelines and restrictions. We feel so lucky to have worked with Christina and the entire Bear Brook family, who helped us pull together the wedding of our dreams. The day of was beyond amazing and everything went so smoothly thanks to the all star team. We will forever be grateful and hope one day we can come back to BBV as wedding guests!
Reviewed on 19-05-2021
Wedding Date 07-05-2021
Hard time find words to even describe how outstanding Bear Brook Valley is! Truly an amazing experience getting married there - between the phenomenal location, food, and incredible service, it was a dream come true. Our guests are still raving about our wedding, saying it was the best wedding they’ve ever been to! Getting married during the pandemic wasn't easy, but BBV made it simple and as stress free as possible. The communication was spot on and we were always kept informed about guidelines and restrictions. We feel so lucky to have worked with Christina and the entire Bear Brook family, who helped us pull together the wedding of our dreams. The day of was beyond amazing and everything went so smoothly thanks to the all star team. We will forever be grateful and hope one day we can come back to BBV as wedding guests!
Reviewed on 19-05-2021
Alyssa Papa (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 08-04-2021
Best venue ever! There’s so much we could say about how much we loved having our wedding here! From the ambiance, the decor, the cleanliness of the place, the food selection, the employees to being able to customize the day to make it our own - the entire experience was AMAZING! We couldn’t recommend this place more! The team at Bear Brook made sure that we had the most wonderful / perfect wedding day and that is exactly what happened! We loved being there early and getting ready in Silo Suite & Woodford Lounge - it really made the whole day feel special! The ceremony in front of the pond was romantic and lovely and the Cocktail Hour got guests into the celebrating & party mood! We have received SO many compliments about Bear Brook from our guests. The venue and staff were simply outstanding and we would both recommend Bear Brook 10 times out of 10!
Reviewed on 24-04-2021
Wedding Date 08-04-2021
Best venue ever! There’s so much we could say about how much we loved having our wedding here! From the ambiance, the decor, the cleanliness of the place, the food selection, the employees to being able to customize the day to make it our own - the entire experience was AMAZING! We couldn’t recommend this place more! The team at Bear Brook made sure that we had the most wonderful / perfect wedding day and that is exactly what happened! We loved being there early and getting ready in Silo Suite & Woodford Lounge - it really made the whole day feel special! The ceremony in front of the pond was romantic and lovely and the Cocktail Hour got guests into the celebrating & party mood! We have received SO many compliments about Bear Brook from our guests. The venue and staff were simply outstanding and we would both recommend Bear Brook 10 times out of 10!
Reviewed on 24-04-2021
Courtney Craven (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 19-12-2020
Let me start by saying this is the first review I have ever taken the time out to write and it is only because of how amazing Bear Brook Valley is. Planning a wedding during COVID was super stressful but BBV did everything they could and more to make it easy. I had many friends and family members who were getting married and their venues didn't do half of what Bear Brook did. The staff is amazing from the coordinators to the day of staff; they make sure everything is perfect. A special shout out to Juana who does it all- she made our wedding. Our guests raved about the venue and how pretty it was and how great the food was. I can only hope one day we can attend a wedding here as a guest. Thank you Bear Brook for giving us the dream wedding we hoped for!
Reviewed on 11-01-2021
Wedding Date 19-12-2020
Let me start by saying this is the first review I have ever taken the time out to write and it is only because of how amazing Bear Brook Valley is. Planning a wedding during COVID was super stressful but BBV did everything they could and more to make it easy. I had many friends and family members who were getting married and their venues didn't do half of what Bear Brook did. The staff is amazing from the coordinators to the day of staff; they make sure everything is perfect. A special shout out to Juana who does it all- she made our wedding. Our guests raved about the venue and how pretty it was and how great the food was. I can only hope one day we can attend a wedding here as a guest. Thank you Bear Brook for giving us the dream wedding we hoped for!
Reviewed on 11-01-2021
Michelle Drzewiecka (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 12-09-2020
Our wedding at Bear Brook Valley was a dream come true. The beauty of the venue speaks for itself, but the staff truly go above and beyond to make your day special. Leading up to our wedding day, every phone call and email was answered promptly and thoroughly which put us at ease knowing we were in good hands. My husband and I didn't have to worry about a thing on the day of the wedding or even the day after since the staff packed up all of our items and decor. The entire day was unbelievably organized and everything ran according to plan. Juana, our Maître D', was absolutely incredible, and we are so thankful for her. She hyped us up, kept the drinks flowing, and was ready and willing to help with anything we needed. Bear Brook Valley's rustic chic vibe, delicious food, stunning grounds, and spacious getting ready suites made it our dream venue. We really couldn't have asked for more, and we hope to attend a wedding here as guests one day!
Reviewed on 18-11-2020
Wedding Date 12-09-2020
Our wedding at Bear Brook Valley was a dream come true. The beauty of the venue speaks for itself, but the staff truly go above and beyond to make your day special. Leading up to our wedding day, every phone call and email was answered promptly and thoroughly which put us at ease knowing we were in good hands. My husband and I didn't have to worry about a thing on the day of the wedding or even the day after since the staff packed up all of our items and decor. The entire day was unbelievably organized and everything ran according to plan. Juana, our Maître D', was absolutely incredible, and we are so thankful for her. She hyped us up, kept the drinks flowing, and was ready and willing to help with anything we needed. Bear Brook Valley's rustic chic vibe, delicious food, stunning grounds, and spacious getting ready suites made it our dream venue. We really couldn't have asked for more, and we hope to attend a wedding here as guests one day!
Reviewed on 18-11-2020
Amanda Fierro (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 13-07-2019
My husband and I researched venues throughout New Jersey and New York in search of the perfect place to celebrate our wedding. Bear Brook Valley was the most incredible venue that delivered the best wedding day we could have imagined. We wanted a day that was exceptional and extravagant without being stuffy; Bear Brook certainly provided the most upbeat, fun, lavish day. Logistically, Katrina is extremely organized and prompt; coordinating with her throughout the wedding process was truly a joy. She provided clear lists and benchmarks that helped keep us organized and on track with a timeline; she was so communicative that we did not need to hire a wedding coordinator outside of the venue. On our end, I have an extreme attention to detail (a little OCD!), and Katrina was on top of every last item that made it easy to give her full control and relax on the day of. Stylistically, Bear Brook allowed us to truly personalize the reception so that it felt like us. Everything from the food to the décor had nods to us as a couple. On the day of, the food is nothing short of exceptional; our wedding was almost a full year ago, and our guests are still talking about the outrageous cocktail hour. The “package” that Bear Brook provides far exceeds that of any other venue. Perhaps the most underestimated quality, though, is how amazing the staff is. Everyone - from the coordinators, to the attendants, to the waiters, to the bartenders - is joyful, knowledgeable, and efficient. They have the process of putting on a 200+ person wedding down to a science, while still letting it feel unique, fun, and personal. I wish that we could get married a second time just to be able to work with the people again. If you’re thinking about Bear Brook Valley, don’t hesitate another second and book!
Reviewed on 29-06-2020
Wedding Date 13-07-2019
My husband and I researched venues throughout New Jersey and New York in search of the perfect place to celebrate our wedding. Bear Brook Valley was the most incredible venue that delivered the best wedding day we could have imagined. We wanted a day that was exceptional and extravagant without being stuffy; Bear Brook certainly provided the most upbeat, fun, lavish day. Logistically, Katrina is extremely organized and prompt; coordinating with her throughout the wedding process was truly a joy. She provided clear lists and benchmarks that helped keep us organized and on track with a timeline; she was so communicative that we did not need to hire a wedding coordinator outside of the venue. On our end, I have an extreme attention to detail (a little OCD!), and Katrina was on top of every last item that made it easy to give her full control and relax on the day of. Stylistically, Bear Brook allowed us to truly personalize the reception so that it felt like us. Everything from the food to the décor had nods to us as a couple. On the day of, the food is nothing short of exceptional; our wedding was almost a full year ago, and our guests are still talking about the outrageous cocktail hour. The “package” that Bear Brook provides far exceeds that of any other venue. Perhaps the most underestimated quality, though, is how amazing the staff is. Everyone - from the coordinators, to the attendants, to the waiters, to the bartenders - is joyful, knowledgeable, and efficient. They have the process of putting on a 200+ person wedding down to a science, while still letting it feel unique, fun, and personal. I wish that we could get married a second time just to be able to work with the people again. If you’re thinking about Bear Brook Valley, don’t hesitate another second and book!
Reviewed on 29-06-2020
Amanda Mahlstedt (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 25-10-2019
We got married at Bear Brook Valley on October 25, 2019 and had the most perfect, storybook day. Throughout the whole planning process, the team was available to answer every question and concern and give their opinions when I needed them. The details appointment prior to the wedding had me feeling very settled and certain that things would run smoothly as they wrote down my every thought, want and concern for the day. When it was finally wedding week we dropped everything off, and again, they listened to me go through my entire day from start to finish the way I pictured it. While they were amazing throughout the entire process, nothing can compare to the service on the day of. From the moment we walked in we knew we were in great hands. We rented out both suites for the day where the staff took excellent care of us, from my picky eating to my fear of tripping down the stairs. They were friendly and helpful, not just myself and my husband, but our parents and bridal party. They ran our entire day from start to finish so we did not even have to think about our timeline, our lunches or anything besides the fun we were having. Heather and Juana left no stone unturned and Emma was amazing and looked out for me right down to lipstick touchups and a glass of wine. Our guests still rave about our elaborate cocktail hour, our beautiful outdoor backdrop and the upstairs ballroom. Guests even noticed how amazing the day-of staff was and commented on it after the wedding. Our day could not have been more perfect thanks to Perry’s team. Wish we could go back and do it all again!
Reviewed on 20-05-2020
Wedding Date 25-10-2019
We got married at Bear Brook Valley on October 25, 2019 and had the most perfect, storybook day. Throughout the whole planning process, the team was available to answer every question and concern and give their opinions when I needed them. The details appointment prior to the wedding had me feeling very settled and certain that things would run smoothly as they wrote down my every thought, want and concern for the day. When it was finally wedding week we dropped everything off, and again, they listened to me go through my entire day from start to finish the way I pictured it. While they were amazing throughout the entire process, nothing can compare to the service on the day of. From the moment we walked in we knew we were in great hands. We rented out both suites for the day where the staff took excellent care of us, from my picky eating to my fear of tripping down the stairs. They were friendly and helpful, not just myself and my husband, but our parents and bridal party. They ran our entire day from start to finish so we did not even have to think about our timeline, our lunches or anything besides the fun we were having. Heather and Juana left no stone unturned and Emma was amazing and looked out for me right down to lipstick touchups and a glass of wine. Our guests still rave about our elaborate cocktail hour, our beautiful outdoor backdrop and the upstairs ballroom. Guests even noticed how amazing the day-of staff was and commented on it after the wedding. Our day could not have been more perfect thanks to Perry’s team. Wish we could go back and do it all again!
Reviewed on 20-05-2020
Sade Bunbury (bride) 1 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 19-07-2020
Stay away! This venue is the worst! They don't care about clients, only their bottom line. They will take your money without a care, even during a global pandemic. I am writing you to alert of the unethically business practices of the Bear Brook Valley Wedding venue in Newton, NJ. When awareness of the pandemic first became prominent, I reached out to my contact at the venue Heather Truesdale in March, to ask about what their procedure was on handling upcoming events during these unprecedented times. My concerns were dismissed due to my wedding being in July, with no consideration for the other facets that goes into executing an event of this magnitude (sending out invitations, dress fittings, food tasting, other vendors, etc). Hi reached out to the venue again in April after they began \"rebooking\" March and April dates. I was told as of right now they were only rebooking through May. I reached out again in April expressing my frustrations, but again I was dismissed and the reason being that they were \"waiting on answers from the state as to when [they] can or cannot host\". However, I believe at this point the governor of NJ placed a ban on all large gatherings until further notice and to date that hasn't been lifted. Nonetheless, yesterday May 7th I received an email from Heather stating that the venue plans on staying open for July, (even though on their website it states they are currently closed) and I had 24hrs to decide whether to keep my date and put a tentative date on hold or completely rebook to a new date based on the currently available dates (see below). I paid almost the full balance for a peak month and day wedding date to only have the Thursdays and winter months to choose from within 24hrs. I asked for more time to think about my options and that was denied. I asked to be better accommodated financially given that July weddings are a peak month and pay higher than most months and that was denied. At this point we've made a deposit of about $25,000. We eventually got to the point where I asked for a full refund, giving that we couldn't come to a mutual agreement, and the uncertainty of the venue being able to perform the service they are obligated to in our contracted July date. I was then directed to their legal them, as according to them it would be a cancellation on my part. I never reached out to cancel or mentioned anything about cancellations. I requested a full refund based on the fact that we couldn't come to a mutual agreement on rebooking a new date and on the CDC, government regulations, the environment of uncertainty and unpredictability that we should not hold any large gatherings until further notice. I spoke with Steven A Loeb from the legal team who was very unhelpful and unprofessional. He stated that he would recommend that Bear Brook Valley terminate our contract. I asked and what basis he said he doesn't represent us. So I asked if that meant he couldn't explain on what basis our contract would be terminated? He repeated himself and eventually we got no where. I reached back out to Heather to inform how my call went with Steven and to let her know at this point I can't make a decision. We went back and forth a bit for her to basically say if I keep my July contracted date and they are unable to perform the venue will keep my full deposit based on their force majeure. At this point we have to get our attorney involved. These people are callous!
Reviewed on 08-05-2020
Wedding Date 19-07-2020
Stay away! This venue is the worst! They don't care about clients, only their bottom line. They will take your money without a care, even during a global pandemic. I am writing you to alert of the unethically business practices of the Bear Brook Valley Wedding venue in Newton, NJ. When awareness of the pandemic first became prominent, I reached out to my contact at the venue Heather Truesdale in March, to ask about what their procedure was on handling upcoming events during these unprecedented times. My concerns were dismissed due to my wedding being in July, with no consideration for the other facets that goes into executing an event of this magnitude (sending out invitations, dress fittings, food tasting, other vendors, etc). Hi reached out to the venue again in April after they began \"rebooking\" March and April dates. I was told as of right now they were only rebooking through May. I reached out again in April expressing my frustrations, but again I was dismissed and the reason being that they were \"waiting on answers from the state as to when [they] can or cannot host\". However, I believe at this point the governor of NJ placed a ban on all large gatherings until further notice and to date that hasn't been lifted. Nonetheless, yesterday May 7th I received an email from Heather stating that the venue plans on staying open for July, (even though on their website it states they are currently closed) and I had 24hrs to decide whether to keep my date and put a tentative date on hold or completely rebook to a new date based on the currently available dates (see below). I paid almost the full balance for a peak month and day wedding date to only have the Thursdays and winter months to choose from within 24hrs. I asked for more time to think about my options and that was denied. I asked to be better accommodated financially given that July weddings are a peak month and pay higher than most months and that was denied. At this point we've made a deposit of about $25,000. We eventually got to the point where I asked for a full refund, giving that we couldn't come to a mutual agreement, and the uncertainty of the venue being able to perform the service they are obligated to in our contracted July date. I was then directed to their legal them, as according to them it would be a cancellation on my part. I never reached out to cancel or mentioned anything about cancellations. I requested a full refund based on the fact that we couldn't come to a mutual agreement on rebooking a new date and on the CDC, government regulations, the environment of uncertainty and unpredictability that we should not hold any large gatherings until further notice. I spoke with Steven A Loeb from the legal team who was very unhelpful and unprofessional. He stated that he would recommend that Bear Brook Valley terminate our contract. I asked and what basis he said he doesn't represent us. So I asked if that meant he couldn't explain on what basis our contract would be terminated? He repeated himself and eventually we got no where. I reached back out to Heather to inform how my call went with Steven and to let her know at this point I can't make a decision. We went back and forth a bit for her to basically say if I keep my July contracted date and they are unable to perform the venue will keep my full deposit based on their force majeure. At this point we have to get our attorney involved. These people are callous!
Reviewed on 08-05-2020
Melissa Calvo (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 28-02-2020
I don't think Bear Brook Valley needs any more 5 star reviews, but here goes. This is hands down the most amazing place you could imagine to have your wedding. It is absolutely stunning! The attention to detail to making this place exclusively a wedding venue is extraordinary. Not a single square inch of the venue is wasted; it was designed to host a wedding from start to finish. Planning with them was so simple! You have your one point of contact the entire time and they handle everything. No worries about rentals, overwhelming options, and hiring multiple different companies. Bear Brook is your venue, caterer, bartender, rental supply, cake supplier (included in contract price but you order at provided bakery), set up and tear down crew, and even day of coordinator! The amount that you are saving by having BBV provide all of this for you is priceless! Like, do you know how much an independent day of coordinator costs? Oh, and their prices are inclusive of sales tax and they don't charge a service fee. Venues we thought were more affordable really weren't after you add on that tax and 22% gratuities. I love the honestly and integrity behind their no hidden fee pricing and their \"leave gratuities if you feel moved to\" tipping philosophy. At BBV you are a part of their family. Even though they do so many weddings a year, it's always like you are their top priority. For our wedding, we dropped off our decor 2 days in advance and had the place to ourselves with Becca, the day of coordinator, and Juanna the Maitre D, and were able to set some stuff up with them and they had no problem with me meticulously telling them how I wanted everything. They were happy to oblige! After the wedding, we left my husband's truck in the parking lot and they had it packed up ready to go with all our decor the next day. Like, what venue does that?! That's just a little peak into the service the staff will provide to make you feel like royalty on your special day. In all, BBV is just the perfect modern wedding venue. It's rustic yet timelessly elegant. You can get ready in the beautiful Silo Suite that has everything you need, or the Woodford Lounge with all the games your groom will love. You can get married on site and have a perfectly seamless transition from ceremony, to cocktail hour, to reception; guests are never bouncing back and forth between locations. You have an abundant of stunning locations for photos so you have all different kinds of backdrops without ever having to leave the venue. You get a flexible and accommodating staff that says things like \"well we've never done that before, but that sounds great, let's do it!\" or \"we reduced the price of [an upgrade] in our package this year so I credited your account the [few hundred dollar] difference!\" And you get the job of 6 different vendors all rolled up into one easy package, no complex tiers to weigh options. You will not regret booking Bear Brook. That's just the honest truth :)
Reviewed on 05-05-2020
Wedding Date 28-02-2020
I don't think Bear Brook Valley needs any more 5 star reviews, but here goes. This is hands down the most amazing place you could imagine to have your wedding. It is absolutely stunning! The attention to detail to making this place exclusively a wedding venue is extraordinary. Not a single square inch of the venue is wasted; it was designed to host a wedding from start to finish. Planning with them was so simple! You have your one point of contact the entire time and they handle everything. No worries about rentals, overwhelming options, and hiring multiple different companies. Bear Brook is your venue, caterer, bartender, rental supply, cake supplier (included in contract price but you order at provided bakery), set up and tear down crew, and even day of coordinator! The amount that you are saving by having BBV provide all of this for you is priceless! Like, do you know how much an independent day of coordinator costs? Oh, and their prices are inclusive of sales tax and they don't charge a service fee. Venues we thought were more affordable really weren't after you add on that tax and 22% gratuities. I love the honestly and integrity behind their no hidden fee pricing and their \"leave gratuities if you feel moved to\" tipping philosophy. At BBV you are a part of their family. Even though they do so many weddings a year, it's always like you are their top priority. For our wedding, we dropped off our decor 2 days in advance and had the place to ourselves with Becca, the day of coordinator, and Juanna the Maitre D, and were able to set some stuff up with them and they had no problem with me meticulously telling them how I wanted everything. They were happy to oblige! After the wedding, we left my husband's truck in the parking lot and they had it packed up ready to go with all our decor the next day. Like, what venue does that?! That's just a little peak into the service the staff will provide to make you feel like royalty on your special day. In all, BBV is just the perfect modern wedding venue. It's rustic yet timelessly elegant. You can get ready in the beautiful Silo Suite that has everything you need, or the Woodford Lounge with all the games your groom will love. You can get married on site and have a perfectly seamless transition from ceremony, to cocktail hour, to reception; guests are never bouncing back and forth between locations. You have an abundant of stunning locations for photos so you have all different kinds of backdrops without ever having to leave the venue. You get a flexible and accommodating staff that says things like \"well we've never done that before, but that sounds great, let's do it!\" or \"we reduced the price of [an upgrade] in our package this year so I credited your account the [few hundred dollar] difference!\" And you get the job of 6 different vendors all rolled up into one easy package, no complex tiers to weigh options. You will not regret booking Bear Brook. That's just the honest truth :)
Reviewed on 05-05-2020
Amy Nasse (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 29-11-2019
I can't say enough about the staff at Bear Brook. Obviously the venue itself is stunning, but the staff is what really makes it. From start to finish - they were so accommodating, professional and helpful. We had our initial tour with Becca and she was with us all the way until the end of our reception - she was amazing throughout the entire process. Throughout the entire night she made sure to continue checking in on, not only me and my husband, but our families as well. We had originally started with Katrina (who was also amazing) and just a few months before our wedding day, Heather stepped in as her replacement (equally as amazing!). Our bridal attendant for the day was Angelica, towards the end of the day she had told me that it was her first day bridal attending on her own - I had no idea. She was so attentive and I would have thought she's been doing this for years. Juana the Maitre D was phenomenal. Service was amazing, she remained happy and bubbly throughout the night, also checking in making sure we never had an empty plate or drink. What really blew us away was when Perry & Michele (the owners) were present at the cocktail hour. Such a special touch seeing them there, mingling and even asking me if I needed another drink because my glass was empty! NOW - the food.... was out of this world. Our family and friends cannot stop raving about how amazing the cocktail hour was, the entree and the brick oven pizzas on the way out. This venue is top notch from the scenery to the food and especially the service. Honestly you won't find a better place to have your wedding - it's a one stop shop and they really take the stress out of wedding planning.
Reviewed on 10-12-2019
Wedding Date 29-11-2019
I can't say enough about the staff at Bear Brook. Obviously the venue itself is stunning, but the staff is what really makes it. From start to finish - they were so accommodating, professional and helpful. We had our initial tour with Becca and she was with us all the way until the end of our reception - she was amazing throughout the entire process. Throughout the entire night she made sure to continue checking in on, not only me and my husband, but our families as well. We had originally started with Katrina (who was also amazing) and just a few months before our wedding day, Heather stepped in as her replacement (equally as amazing!). Our bridal attendant for the day was Angelica, towards the end of the day she had told me that it was her first day bridal attending on her own - I had no idea. She was so attentive and I would have thought she's been doing this for years. Juana the Maitre D was phenomenal. Service was amazing, she remained happy and bubbly throughout the night, also checking in making sure we never had an empty plate or drink. What really blew us away was when Perry & Michele (the owners) were present at the cocktail hour. Such a special touch seeing them there, mingling and even asking me if I needed another drink because my glass was empty! NOW - the food.... was out of this world. Our family and friends cannot stop raving about how amazing the cocktail hour was, the entree and the brick oven pizzas on the way out. This venue is top notch from the scenery to the food and especially the service. Honestly you won't find a better place to have your wedding - it's a one stop shop and they really take the stress out of wedding planning.
Reviewed on 10-12-2019
Marisol Ramos (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 22-11-2019
Bear Brook Valley was the best choice we ever made to have our venue! Everything was perfect, the staff and food were amazing. Whatever you need, everyone was so helpful and attentive. Many of guests complemented how wonderful everything was, especially the food. Our guests had nothing but great things to say. Our experience was wonderful and would highly recommend this venue to any couple.
Reviewed on 02-12-2019
Wedding Date 22-11-2019
Bear Brook Valley was the best choice we ever made to have our venue! Everything was perfect, the staff and food were amazing. Whatever you need, everyone was so helpful and attentive. Many of guests complemented how wonderful everything was, especially the food. Our guests had nothing but great things to say. Our experience was wonderful and would highly recommend this venue to any couple.
Reviewed on 02-12-2019
Danielle Napoli (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 01-11-2019
Just had our wedding at Bear Brook on November 1st 2019 and we could not be happier about how everything went! The experienced staff was with us every step of the way in planning not only for the Bear Brook related decisions but also for when we should have our vendors booked, where we could get our dresses and suits, and fun ideas to have throughout the day. They were flexible with us when we changed our minds and helped mold our thoughts into fully formed ideas. The day of, the staff was more attentive than I have seen at any other venue. They were incredibly organized and would consistently check up on us to make sure not only my husband and I, but our entire bridal party, was happy with everything. The day could not have run smoother, and they thought of things that we had never expected, like putting out hot apple cider when it got chilly for our outdoor ceremony. The property was a gorgeous place to take pictures and we have not stopped receiving compliments on the food, beer selection, and the venue itself from our guests. We could not recommend Perry and his team enough!!!
Reviewed on 14-11-2019
Wedding Date 01-11-2019
Just had our wedding at Bear Brook on November 1st 2019 and we could not be happier about how everything went! The experienced staff was with us every step of the way in planning not only for the Bear Brook related decisions but also for when we should have our vendors booked, where we could get our dresses and suits, and fun ideas to have throughout the day. They were flexible with us when we changed our minds and helped mold our thoughts into fully formed ideas. The day of, the staff was more attentive than I have seen at any other venue. They were incredibly organized and would consistently check up on us to make sure not only my husband and I, but our entire bridal party, was happy with everything. The day could not have run smoother, and they thought of things that we had never expected, like putting out hot apple cider when it got chilly for our outdoor ceremony. The property was a gorgeous place to take pictures and we have not stopped receiving compliments on the food, beer selection, and the venue itself from our guests. We could not recommend Perry and his team enough!!!
Reviewed on 14-11-2019
Amanda Martocci (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 12-10-2019
I cannot say enough good thing about this place. The food was absolutely incredible. All of our guests said they've never seen a cocktail hour quite like it - complete with tequila shots, chocolate covered bacon and a buffalo sauce fountain just to name a few. The staff was so amazing in all the days leading up to the wedding, the day of and the day after. They truly make you feel like family. There was never anything I needed, they were always a step ahead of me and would give me something before I event asked. I hope someone I know gets married here just so I can go back!
Reviewed on 13-11-2019
Wedding Date 12-10-2019
I cannot say enough good thing about this place. The food was absolutely incredible. All of our guests said they've never seen a cocktail hour quite like it - complete with tequila shots, chocolate covered bacon and a buffalo sauce fountain just to name a few. The staff was so amazing in all the days leading up to the wedding, the day of and the day after. They truly make you feel like family. There was never anything I needed, they were always a step ahead of me and would give me something before I event asked. I hope someone I know gets married here just so I can go back!
Reviewed on 13-11-2019
Kylie Maloney (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 13-09-2019
Our wedding day was everything we dreamed it would be and the service was top notch. I was able to enjoy the day and not worry about anything! The staff was so attentive and set up everything exactly how we talked about in the detail appointments and planning emails. Everyone loved the atmosphere, grounds and especially the food.
Reviewed on 11-11-2019
Wedding Date 13-09-2019
Our wedding day was everything we dreamed it would be and the service was top notch. I was able to enjoy the day and not worry about anything! The staff was so attentive and set up everything exactly how we talked about in the detail appointments and planning emails. Everyone loved the atmosphere, grounds and especially the food.
Reviewed on 11-11-2019
Kelly Cramer (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 17-08-2019
Wow where to even begin about how AMAZING Bear Brook Valley was for our wedding on 8/17/19! Katrina Boyle, our wedding coordinator, was absolutely INCREDIBLE during the entire planning process. From her helpful checklists and suggestions, to her on the spot magic she pulled, she made sure every detail was what we wanted and made sure our wedding was exactly what we dreamed of. Franklin and the bridal attendants were also fantastic the day of as they were SO attentive, helpful, and readily available to help with any request throughout the day. Our food was spectacular, the cocktail hour was raved about, and the end of the night food stand on the way out was a huge hit. I could rave about the beauty of Bear Brook all day, but the people made it that much better and easier to work with. I couldn’t imagine having my wedding anywhere else and I’m SO greatful for Katrina’s patience, flexibility and her eagerness to accommodate our every request. I would highly recommend Bear Brook Valley and once again Katrina was an absolute pleasure to work with as her professionalism and experience is invaluable.
Reviewed on 20-08-2019
Wedding Date 17-08-2019
Wow where to even begin about how AMAZING Bear Brook Valley was for our wedding on 8/17/19! Katrina Boyle, our wedding coordinator, was absolutely INCREDIBLE during the entire planning process. From her helpful checklists and suggestions, to her on the spot magic she pulled, she made sure every detail was what we wanted and made sure our wedding was exactly what we dreamed of. Franklin and the bridal attendants were also fantastic the day of as they were SO attentive, helpful, and readily available to help with any request throughout the day. Our food was spectacular, the cocktail hour was raved about, and the end of the night food stand on the way out was a huge hit. I could rave about the beauty of Bear Brook all day, but the people made it that much better and easier to work with. I couldn’t imagine having my wedding anywhere else and I’m SO greatful for Katrina’s patience, flexibility and her eagerness to accommodate our every request. I would highly recommend Bear Brook Valley and once again Katrina was an absolute pleasure to work with as her professionalism and experience is invaluable.
Reviewed on 20-08-2019
Naomii Musial (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 12-07-2019
I don’t even know where to start this review when talking about how amazing Bear Brook Valley was. I am still daydreaming about the most amazing day of mine and my husbands life. Katrina (the wedding coordinator) and her team truly exceeded any expectations we had for this wedding. It truly was the wedding I’ve dreamed of since I was a little girl. From the first moments when we choose to visit the venue we were impressed by not only the venue but by Katrina, we could tell she would be on top of everything, anticipating any and everything that could happen. The whole process Katrina was very active in our lives, regularly checking in on us, giving us list to help make sure we didn’t forget anything, you name it Katrina was there for us. Once we got down to crunch time Bear Brook and the team were ready to go. Even with the wedding hiccups we had they were there and helped smooth them out before I even had time to stress. Everything on the day of was perfect. We used the Silo Suite starting early in the morning and the breakfast and mimosas they served were not only beautiful but delicious! My husband and the guys also used the Woodford suite and the guys are still going on and on about how much fun they had in there. I seriously could go on and on about how amazing they were but I’ll hit on some final things. ALL OF THE FOOD is out of the world! I don’t think anyone ate something they didn’t like, we also did the add on boardwalk dessert table and late night grease truck for our guest (they were major hits). People have been raving about the food!!! My parents and I were talking last night and my dad asked if I had received any complaints about the venue or wedding and I said no. He said me either everyone said Bear Brook and the day were amazing. Thank you Bear Brook, Katrina, Bailey, Becca, Franklin and the whole team for helping make my wedding day not only perfect but unforgettable. ❤️
Reviewed on 31-07-2019
Wedding Date 12-07-2019
I don’t even know where to start this review when talking about how amazing Bear Brook Valley was. I am still daydreaming about the most amazing day of mine and my husbands life. Katrina (the wedding coordinator) and her team truly exceeded any expectations we had for this wedding. It truly was the wedding I’ve dreamed of since I was a little girl. From the first moments when we choose to visit the venue we were impressed by not only the venue but by Katrina, we could tell she would be on top of everything, anticipating any and everything that could happen. The whole process Katrina was very active in our lives, regularly checking in on us, giving us list to help make sure we didn’t forget anything, you name it Katrina was there for us. Once we got down to crunch time Bear Brook and the team were ready to go. Even with the wedding hiccups we had they were there and helped smooth them out before I even had time to stress. Everything on the day of was perfect. We used the Silo Suite starting early in the morning and the breakfast and mimosas they served were not only beautiful but delicious! My husband and the guys also used the Woodford suite and the guys are still going on and on about how much fun they had in there. I seriously could go on and on about how amazing they were but I’ll hit on some final things. ALL OF THE FOOD is out of the world! I don’t think anyone ate something they didn’t like, we also did the add on boardwalk dessert table and late night grease truck for our guest (they were major hits). People have been raving about the food!!! My parents and I were talking last night and my dad asked if I had received any complaints about the venue or wedding and I said no. He said me either everyone said Bear Brook and the day were amazing. Thank you Bear Brook, Katrina, Bailey, Becca, Franklin and the whole team for helping make my wedding day not only perfect but unforgettable. ❤️
Reviewed on 31-07-2019
Mauli Shukla (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 05-07-2019
I don't know where to start - everything about BBV is perfection. I got married here a few weeks ago in what would be BBV's first \"big fat Indian wedding\". We had picked Bear Brook Valley a year ago knowing that they hadn't necessarily done a wedding like ours, but regardless selecting them was the easiest decision we made. Katrina was incredibly warm, welcoming, attentive, and so excited - we knew that this was going to be the place for us. The chefs worked with us to create a nearly custom menu that helped us accommodate all of our guests many different dietary restrictions and they executed everything so well - every single guest is still raving about it. We were honestly able to enjoy our entire day at Bear Brook Valley, because the staff made it so easy for us to relax and not worry about any details. Frankly, we're already discussing getting married again so we can be back at BBV ;)! Don't overthink and go with BBV, you will not regret it!
Reviewed on 27-07-2019
Wedding Date 05-07-2019
I don't know where to start - everything about BBV is perfection. I got married here a few weeks ago in what would be BBV's first \"big fat Indian wedding\". We had picked Bear Brook Valley a year ago knowing that they hadn't necessarily done a wedding like ours, but regardless selecting them was the easiest decision we made. Katrina was incredibly warm, welcoming, attentive, and so excited - we knew that this was going to be the place for us. The chefs worked with us to create a nearly custom menu that helped us accommodate all of our guests many different dietary restrictions and they executed everything so well - every single guest is still raving about it. We were honestly able to enjoy our entire day at Bear Brook Valley, because the staff made it so easy for us to relax and not worry about any details. Frankly, we're already discussing getting married again so we can be back at BBV ;)! Don't overthink and go with BBV, you will not regret it!
Reviewed on 27-07-2019
Kaitlyn Curran (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 04-07-2019
When I first stepped foot in Bear Brook Valley, we knew we wanted to get married here based on how beautiful it was. After we booked, Katrina communicated with us about every detail and made us feel at ease throughout the wedding planning process. The venue is gorgeous, with so much natural beauty. We didn't need to worry about a thing the day of because the service was impeccable from arrival in the morning to the minute we left at night. The whole staff was so attentive all day and night and made the day perfect. The food was amazing, and the guests are still complimenting how great the venue was. I highly recommend Bear Brook for your wedding day.
Reviewed on 24-07-2019
Wedding Date 04-07-2019
When I first stepped foot in Bear Brook Valley, we knew we wanted to get married here based on how beautiful it was. After we booked, Katrina communicated with us about every detail and made us feel at ease throughout the wedding planning process. The venue is gorgeous, with so much natural beauty. We didn't need to worry about a thing the day of because the service was impeccable from arrival in the morning to the minute we left at night. The whole staff was so attentive all day and night and made the day perfect. The food was amazing, and the guests are still complimenting how great the venue was. I highly recommend Bear Brook for your wedding day.
Reviewed on 24-07-2019
Brittney Garlasco (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 04-05-2019
Bear Brook Valley was the first venue we looked at and after seeing others, we just kept going back! From beginning to end, the staff, and especially (KATRINA<3) were amazing. Their professionalism is unmatched. Last minute, it started storming! Normally, a brides worst nightmare .... but alas- the awesome staffed pulled through and the ceremony turned out even more beautiful than we had planned! The venue, food and most importantly, the people at Bear Brook Valley are second to none! Couldn't recommend this place more!! If anybody is two guests short on their minimum - let us know! Were generous ;)
Reviewed on 06-07-2019
Wedding Date 04-05-2019
Bear Brook Valley was the first venue we looked at and after seeing others, we just kept going back! From beginning to end, the staff, and especially (KATRINA<3) were amazing. Their professionalism is unmatched. Last minute, it started storming! Normally, a brides worst nightmare .... but alas- the awesome staffed pulled through and the ceremony turned out even more beautiful than we had planned! The venue, food and most importantly, the people at Bear Brook Valley are second to none! Couldn't recommend this place more!! If anybody is two guests short on their minimum - let us know! Were generous ;)
Reviewed on 06-07-2019
Jennifer Gualtieri (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 13-04-2019
If you haven’t picked a venue yet, go book Bear Brook Valley now!!! We got married in April 2019 and everything was honestly PERFECT. It has been several months since our wedding and guests are still telling us it was the best wedding they have ever been to! The grounds are gorgeous, the food was outstanding, and the staff is unbelievable! Katrina was our maitre d’ and was in contact with me the entire planning process. If I sent an email she would reply within minutes with a detailed response. She emailed me monthly telling me what should be planned and provided helpful hints and ideas. At no point during the wedding process did I ever feel stressed! The Bear Brook Valley staff truly is professional and knowledgeable. We got ready and married at the venue and we honestly were able to sit back and relax and enjoy the day because the staff had everything so perfectly planned. Katrina kept the day running smoothly and made sure every detail was exactly what we had asked for. We have been to several weddings and little things (like the wrong song being played, bridal party coming out at the wrong time, being hours off schedule, etc.) always go wrong, but Katrina made sure everything was perfect! I can’t thank her and Bear Brook enough for the perfect day!!
Reviewed on 25-06-2019
Wedding Date 13-04-2019
If you haven’t picked a venue yet, go book Bear Brook Valley now!!! We got married in April 2019 and everything was honestly PERFECT. It has been several months since our wedding and guests are still telling us it was the best wedding they have ever been to! The grounds are gorgeous, the food was outstanding, and the staff is unbelievable! Katrina was our maitre d’ and was in contact with me the entire planning process. If I sent an email she would reply within minutes with a detailed response. She emailed me monthly telling me what should be planned and provided helpful hints and ideas. At no point during the wedding process did I ever feel stressed! The Bear Brook Valley staff truly is professional and knowledgeable. We got ready and married at the venue and we honestly were able to sit back and relax and enjoy the day because the staff had everything so perfectly planned. Katrina kept the day running smoothly and made sure every detail was exactly what we had asked for. We have been to several weddings and little things (like the wrong song being played, bridal party coming out at the wrong time, being hours off schedule, etc.) always go wrong, but Katrina made sure everything was perfect! I can’t thank her and Bear Brook enough for the perfect day!!
Reviewed on 25-06-2019
Paige Neary (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 08-06-2019
The best day of our lives!!!! Bear Brook Valley is the best of the best. My husband and I got married here on June 8th and our guests cannot stop raving about the service, food, decor, staff, everything. Katrina is AMAZING and made wedding planning easy. She is on top of everything and makes sure you have everything done in the time frame needed. She is the absolute sweetest along with every staff member there! Becca was with me all day getting ready there, which I highly recommend, and she took care of me very second of the day. They are true professionals. This venue is a dream come true. I cannot say enough good things about Bear Brook!!!! I wish I could do it all over again and hope that we get to go back as guests one day!! Bear Brook - you guys are the best!!! Thank you for the most magical day ever.
Reviewed on 18-06-2019
Wedding Date 08-06-2019
The best day of our lives!!!! Bear Brook Valley is the best of the best. My husband and I got married here on June 8th and our guests cannot stop raving about the service, food, decor, staff, everything. Katrina is AMAZING and made wedding planning easy. She is on top of everything and makes sure you have everything done in the time frame needed. She is the absolute sweetest along with every staff member there! Becca was with me all day getting ready there, which I highly recommend, and she took care of me very second of the day. They are true professionals. This venue is a dream come true. I cannot say enough good things about Bear Brook!!!! I wish I could do it all over again and hope that we get to go back as guests one day!! Bear Brook - you guys are the best!!! Thank you for the most magical day ever.
Reviewed on 18-06-2019
Kristen Donohue (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 15-06-2019
Best decision we ever made was booking our wedding here!
Reviewed on 16-06-2019
Wedding Date 15-06-2019
Best decision we ever made was booking our wedding here!
Reviewed on 16-06-2019
Ellen Lee (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 10-05-2019
We could not have been happier with Bear Brook Valley! The staff at BBV made everything so easy to plan and they were so attentive to every last detail! Katrina was our Wedding Coordinator who did a fabulous job of keeping us on schedule and giving the most helpful tips and suggestions when we needed it!On our wedding day, everything was flawless! Our guests could not stop raving about the food, the wonderful service and the immaculate grounds! They offer a 90-minute cocktail hour which was awesome with SO many different options to choose from!This was the first (and only) venue we saw and we knew right away that this where we wanted to get married! Thank you to everyone at Bear Brook Valley for everything!
Reviewed on 31-05-2019
Wedding Date 10-05-2019
We could not have been happier with Bear Brook Valley! The staff at BBV made everything so easy to plan and they were so attentive to every last detail! Katrina was our Wedding Coordinator who did a fabulous job of keeping us on schedule and giving the most helpful tips and suggestions when we needed it!On our wedding day, everything was flawless! Our guests could not stop raving about the food, the wonderful service and the immaculate grounds! They offer a 90-minute cocktail hour which was awesome with SO many different options to choose from!This was the first (and only) venue we saw and we knew right away that this where we wanted to get married! Thank you to everyone at Bear Brook Valley for everything!
Reviewed on 31-05-2019
Jamie Peters/Picarelli (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 27-04-2019
My experience with Bear Brook Valley was nothing short of PERFECTION. From the moment I first saw the venue I knew this was where I needed to have my wedding. If you're looking for the anti-New Jersey venue...this is it! All of my guests could not get over how beautiful the venue is! Bear Brook is STUNNING. It's a little oasis tucked in an organically beautiful setting. And the bridal suite!? I felt so calm and peaceful on the day of my wedding because the bridal suit exudes zen. From planning to the day of, everything was done with the utmost level of professionalism and perfectionism. Katrina is a powerhouse! I couldn't have gone through this process as calmly as I did without her. I would email her on a busy Saturday and WITHIN MINUTES she would respond. I can't say enough about all the guidance and help Katrina gave me throughout the planning process. I really cannot say enough about Bear Brook. My guests are STILL complimenting everything about the venue (food, atmosphere, staff, EVERYTHING). One of my favorite memories of the night was when my husband and I were outside for nighttime pictures and we saw our guests out on the side porch sitting next to the fireplace smoking cigars. You don't get that indoor/outdoor experience at most venues. Bear Brook knows what its doing!
Reviewed on 11-05-2019
Wedding Date 27-04-2019
My experience with Bear Brook Valley was nothing short of PERFECTION. From the moment I first saw the venue I knew this was where I needed to have my wedding. If you're looking for the anti-New Jersey venue...this is it! All of my guests could not get over how beautiful the venue is! Bear Brook is STUNNING. It's a little oasis tucked in an organically beautiful setting. And the bridal suite!? I felt so calm and peaceful on the day of my wedding because the bridal suit exudes zen. From planning to the day of, everything was done with the utmost level of professionalism and perfectionism. Katrina is a powerhouse! I couldn't have gone through this process as calmly as I did without her. I would email her on a busy Saturday and WITHIN MINUTES she would respond. I can't say enough about all the guidance and help Katrina gave me throughout the planning process. I really cannot say enough about Bear Brook. My guests are STILL complimenting everything about the venue (food, atmosphere, staff, EVERYTHING). One of my favorite memories of the night was when my husband and I were outside for nighttime pictures and we saw our guests out on the side porch sitting next to the fireplace smoking cigars. You don't get that indoor/outdoor experience at most venues. Bear Brook knows what its doing!
Reviewed on 11-05-2019
Julie Peters (parent) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 27-04-2019
Five stars just aren't enough to rate Bear Brook. From start to finish, it was flawless. The venue and grounds speak for themselves, the food was beyond incredible. Their secret weapon, however, is without doubt their staff. Our coordinator was Katrina, and we can't say enough about her. The bridal and groomsmen assistants were the best. The wait staff went above and beyond, we received so many comments from guests about how attentive and caring they were. We kept hearing from everyone how \"this was, hands down, the best wedding we've ever been to.\" Thank you to Perry and everyone at Bear Book for making our daughter and son-in-law's dream wedding possible.
Reviewed on 28-04-2019
Wedding Date 27-04-2019
Five stars just aren't enough to rate Bear Brook. From start to finish, it was flawless. The venue and grounds speak for themselves, the food was beyond incredible. Their secret weapon, however, is without doubt their staff. Our coordinator was Katrina, and we can't say enough about her. The bridal and groomsmen assistants were the best. The wait staff went above and beyond, we received so many comments from guests about how attentive and caring they were. We kept hearing from everyone how \"this was, hands down, the best wedding we've ever been to.\" Thank you to Perry and everyone at Bear Book for making our daughter and son-in-law's dream wedding possible.
Reviewed on 28-04-2019
Sara Chauvette (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 03-11-2018
My husband and I can not thank the staff enough for our amazing wedding at Bear Brook Valley! Our day was absolutely perfect and wouldn’t change a thing! Every guest that we have talked to, could not stop talking about the delicious food, cocktail hour and beautiful scenery! The staff executed everything perfectly so the day ran smoothly! We highly recommend Bear Brook for a stunning location with an emphasis on good service and food!
Reviewed on 21-03-2019
Wedding Date 03-11-2018
My husband and I can not thank the staff enough for our amazing wedding at Bear Brook Valley! Our day was absolutely perfect and wouldn’t change a thing! Every guest that we have talked to, could not stop talking about the delicious food, cocktail hour and beautiful scenery! The staff executed everything perfectly so the day ran smoothly! We highly recommend Bear Brook for a stunning location with an emphasis on good service and food!
Reviewed on 21-03-2019
Kristin Cody (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 08-03-2019
I don’t know where to begin. Bear Brook made our dream wedding come true. We got married in March and it was cold so everything was done indoors. Everything was so beautiful and they made it look totally effortless. They were organized, helpful, and pleasant. It was a pleasure to work with Katrina! She was amazing. The food and all spaces the venue has are beautiful. Our guests had all wonderful things to say. My favorite thing about Bear Brook was just how beautiful the venue is as is. We had a florist and other decor, but the venue is just gorgeous regardless. There was snow on the ground when we got married and our pictures look like a dream. We are so grateful to have found the perfect place to get married!
Reviewed on 18-03-2019
Wedding Date 08-03-2019
I don’t know where to begin. Bear Brook made our dream wedding come true. We got married in March and it was cold so everything was done indoors. Everything was so beautiful and they made it look totally effortless. They were organized, helpful, and pleasant. It was a pleasure to work with Katrina! She was amazing. The food and all spaces the venue has are beautiful. Our guests had all wonderful things to say. My favorite thing about Bear Brook was just how beautiful the venue is as is. We had a florist and other decor, but the venue is just gorgeous regardless. There was snow on the ground when we got married and our pictures look like a dream. We are so grateful to have found the perfect place to get married!
Reviewed on 18-03-2019
Kat Coats-Thomas (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 17-11-2018
My husband and I got married at Bear Brook in November 2018. To say it was our dream wedding would be an understatement. We had been looking at venues from Rhode Island to Philadelphia and knew we wanted something different - not a typical hotel ballroom or country club. While we first fell in love with the beauty of the venue, it ended up being the staff and their amazing service that won us over. At Bear Brook Valley, it's an amazing space, only open for the past couple of years, that looks like a barn on the outside and inside is a perfectly modern space. No carpet, tons of wooden beams, and beautiful chandeliers in the reception space. There is an amazing bride and groom suites where our wedding parties got ready the morning of and delicious food and 30+ beers on tap that kept our guests happy all night long. Katrina and her entire team were amazing to work with from the minute we chose the venue for the entire day of the wedding. We have guests telling us how beautiful the venue was, but more importantly the service - they especially loved the cocktail hour food and the wine on every table! I was looking for a wedding venue that looked rustic but classic and Bear Brook was amazing in everyway. If it had not snowed on our wedding day, we could have used their amazing outdoor space, complete with lawn games, heated patios and a fire pit. Thank you to the entire Bear Brook team - we truly had the most amazing day!
Reviewed on 27-12-2018
Wedding Date 17-11-2018
My husband and I got married at Bear Brook in November 2018. To say it was our dream wedding would be an understatement. We had been looking at venues from Rhode Island to Philadelphia and knew we wanted something different - not a typical hotel ballroom or country club. While we first fell in love with the beauty of the venue, it ended up being the staff and their amazing service that won us over. At Bear Brook Valley, it's an amazing space, only open for the past couple of years, that looks like a barn on the outside and inside is a perfectly modern space. No carpet, tons of wooden beams, and beautiful chandeliers in the reception space. There is an amazing bride and groom suites where our wedding parties got ready the morning of and delicious food and 30+ beers on tap that kept our guests happy all night long. Katrina and her entire team were amazing to work with from the minute we chose the venue for the entire day of the wedding. We have guests telling us how beautiful the venue was, but more importantly the service - they especially loved the cocktail hour food and the wine on every table! I was looking for a wedding venue that looked rustic but classic and Bear Brook was amazing in everyway. If it had not snowed on our wedding day, we could have used their amazing outdoor space, complete with lawn games, heated patios and a fire pit. Thank you to the entire Bear Brook team - we truly had the most amazing day!
Reviewed on 27-12-2018
Caroline Osinski (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 27-10-2018
We had such an incredible day!!!!Throughout the planning Katrina was extremely helpful and always so responsive. She really made everything as seamless as possible for us and held regular check ins which were always so helpful. She was there for us on the actual day to help with everything which was amazing The staff on our wedding day was so attentive, organizing a food plate for us, and constantly making sure everything was ok with us...that made such a difference! Bear Brook Valley highly exceeded our expectations. Not even the rainy weather could put a damper on our day. We got so many compliments on the venue, food, and decor, throughout the night and I think all of our guests were very impressed. I hope one of our friends gets married at Bear Brook Valley so that we can come back as guests!!
Reviewed on 23-12-2018
Wedding Date 27-10-2018
We had such an incredible day!!!!Throughout the planning Katrina was extremely helpful and always so responsive. She really made everything as seamless as possible for us and held regular check ins which were always so helpful. She was there for us on the actual day to help with everything which was amazing The staff on our wedding day was so attentive, organizing a food plate for us, and constantly making sure everything was ok with us...that made such a difference! Bear Brook Valley highly exceeded our expectations. Not even the rainy weather could put a damper on our day. We got so many compliments on the venue, food, and decor, throughout the night and I think all of our guests were very impressed. I hope one of our friends gets married at Bear Brook Valley so that we can come back as guests!!
Reviewed on 23-12-2018
Amanda Delino (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 29-09-2018
The absolute best wedding venue in New Jersey!!! My husband found Bear Brook Valley in The Knot magazine the day after we got engaged and he pointed to it and said “Yep, this is it!” and he was SO right!! I cannot say enough positive things about this venue!! The layout is perfect for a wedding: the ceremony space, the grounds and outdoor landscaping, the private suites to get ready in, the cocktail hour and the ballroom - every space had a rustic but elegant feel to it and the food was unreal!! And no other venue offered an extensive package like Bear Brook Valley’s - so much is included! Katrina - the wedding coordinator at Bear Brook Valley, helped us every step of the way answering any questions that we had and made the planning process smooth and non-stressful. She responded immediately to any emails that we sent her and she kept us on track sending checklists to make sure we were accomplishing certain items when we needed to. Katrina made us feel like she genuinely cared about our wedding and making it uniquely ours and by the end of the process she truly felt like a friend! The day of our wedding could not have gone smoother and if there was an issue - I didn’t know about it! Which is how it should be! There wasn’t anything that I had to do or think about other than to just enjoy the day.The service throughout our wedding day was impeccable! Bear Brook Valley made sure the entire bridal party and all of our guests were catered to all night long. Everyone is still talking about the service! Every staff member was extremely friendly and looked like they enjoyed working there - the entire environment was fun! Bear Brook Valley went above and beyond exceeding all of our expectations!
Reviewed on 03-12-2018
Wedding Date 29-09-2018
The absolute best wedding venue in New Jersey!!! My husband found Bear Brook Valley in The Knot magazine the day after we got engaged and he pointed to it and said “Yep, this is it!” and he was SO right!! I cannot say enough positive things about this venue!! The layout is perfect for a wedding: the ceremony space, the grounds and outdoor landscaping, the private suites to get ready in, the cocktail hour and the ballroom - every space had a rustic but elegant feel to it and the food was unreal!! And no other venue offered an extensive package like Bear Brook Valley’s - so much is included! Katrina - the wedding coordinator at Bear Brook Valley, helped us every step of the way answering any questions that we had and made the planning process smooth and non-stressful. She responded immediately to any emails that we sent her and she kept us on track sending checklists to make sure we were accomplishing certain items when we needed to. Katrina made us feel like she genuinely cared about our wedding and making it uniquely ours and by the end of the process she truly felt like a friend! The day of our wedding could not have gone smoother and if there was an issue - I didn’t know about it! Which is how it should be! There wasn’t anything that I had to do or think about other than to just enjoy the day.The service throughout our wedding day was impeccable! Bear Brook Valley made sure the entire bridal party and all of our guests were catered to all night long. Everyone is still talking about the service! Every staff member was extremely friendly and looked like they enjoyed working there - the entire environment was fun! Bear Brook Valley went above and beyond exceeding all of our expectations!
Reviewed on 03-12-2018
David and Megan Hammer (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 27-05-2018
We first visited Bear Brook Valley when it was, quite literally, a construction site. After our tour, seeing the pictures of the expected finished product, and the extensive all-inclusive wedding package, we knew this was the place for us. Booking Bear Brook was the absolute best decision we could have made. The finished product was even better than we could have imagined; Perry and the rest of the Bear Brook Valley team really hit it out of the park with this one. From the constant communication throughout the planning process to the exceptional service the day of, we could not have asked for anything better. Both the Silo Suite and Woodford Lounge are such a nice touch and something you won’t find at other venues. They are both a must! Katrina, our wedding coordinator, was so integral throughout the entire process and there every step of the way. She was instrumental in the day of and everything ran so smoothly because of her, we did not have to worry about a thing. We have received endless compliments on the venue and have been told by many of our guests that it was the best wedding they’ve ever been to. Overall, our wedding at Bear Brook Valley was everything we could have hoped for and more and we highly recommend you check it out.
Reviewed on 29-11-2018
Wedding Date 27-05-2018
We first visited Bear Brook Valley when it was, quite literally, a construction site. After our tour, seeing the pictures of the expected finished product, and the extensive all-inclusive wedding package, we knew this was the place for us. Booking Bear Brook was the absolute best decision we could have made. The finished product was even better than we could have imagined; Perry and the rest of the Bear Brook Valley team really hit it out of the park with this one. From the constant communication throughout the planning process to the exceptional service the day of, we could not have asked for anything better. Both the Silo Suite and Woodford Lounge are such a nice touch and something you won’t find at other venues. They are both a must! Katrina, our wedding coordinator, was so integral throughout the entire process and there every step of the way. She was instrumental in the day of and everything ran so smoothly because of her, we did not have to worry about a thing. We have received endless compliments on the venue and have been told by many of our guests that it was the best wedding they’ve ever been to. Overall, our wedding at Bear Brook Valley was everything we could have hoped for and more and we highly recommend you check it out.
Reviewed on 29-11-2018
Emma Falco (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 13-10-2018
Where do I even begin with this incredible venue! When I was looking for wedding venues, I had an idea in my head of what I envisioned as my perfect wedding venue - rustic, yet elegant, and somewhere that offered different aspects that you normally don't see as opposed to your typical wedding venue. I have been in and attended a lot of weddings in New Jersey, and I can honestly say that Bear Brook Valley is one of a kind. From the first day I found Bear Brook Valley online, I knew without even visiting the venue that this is where my husband and I would be getting married. From the first conversation I had with Adriana, I felt a sense of welcoming and professionalism that I hadn't felt with any of the other venues I had spoken with already. The minute I walked into the venue with my parents (my husband couldn't come with us that day because of work) I knew I had found the perfect place for us to get married, and my parents felt the same exact way. I decided to hold a date for our wedding there until my husband could get there to see it a few days later, and when he went to see the venue, he fell in love just like I had. I had no idea what I was doing when it came to planning a wedding, but Adriana and Katrina made the process SO EASY. When we started working with Katrina, she was so kind and professional and would email me almost monthly (if not more frequently) to update me on things that I should have done, things I should be getting done soon, etc. When I had any questions or concerns throughout the planning process,Katrina was ALWAYS so easy to talk to and responded promptly to my emails. On our wedding day, all of the staff was extremely attentive to our needs and made not only me but my husband feel at ease - I wish I could remember everyone's names that were working that day, but I have to say that every member of the staff, especially Katrina, Jen (name check on this one but she was the bridal attendant), and Franklin were beyond amazing! The entire day went smoothly, and our only regret is that we didn't take the time to pause and actually eat and enjoy the delicious food that we hand picked for our special day because to this day I have people coming up to me saying how amazing our wedding was and how delicious the food was! The cocktail hour selections that Bear Brook Valley has to offer were beyond my expectations and blew away any of the food every other vendor had to offer. Out of every wedding I have ever been to, none of them had the abundant selection of food for cocktail hour like our wedding had! People literally thought that the cocktail hour food was the entire selection of food for the night, so imagine their disbelief when they got to the reception and realized there was even more food for them to enjoy! The main course selections for the reception were equally as delicious as the cocktail hour food - people have told me it was the best steak they have ever eaten! Trust me when I say - you will not regret choosing Bear Brook Valley as your wedding venue. It is the most picture perfect venue, and I couldn't be happier with our decision to book Bear Brook. If I could do it all over again, I would in a heart beat! Thank you to all of the staff at Bear Brook Valley for giving us our dream wedding and for all of your hard work!!
Reviewed on 20-11-2018
Wedding Date 13-10-2018
Where do I even begin with this incredible venue! When I was looking for wedding venues, I had an idea in my head of what I envisioned as my perfect wedding venue - rustic, yet elegant, and somewhere that offered different aspects that you normally don't see as opposed to your typical wedding venue. I have been in and attended a lot of weddings in New Jersey, and I can honestly say that Bear Brook Valley is one of a kind. From the first day I found Bear Brook Valley online, I knew without even visiting the venue that this is where my husband and I would be getting married. From the first conversation I had with Adriana, I felt a sense of welcoming and professionalism that I hadn't felt with any of the other venues I had spoken with already. The minute I walked into the venue with my parents (my husband couldn't come with us that day because of work) I knew I had found the perfect place for us to get married, and my parents felt the same exact way. I decided to hold a date for our wedding there until my husband could get there to see it a few days later, and when he went to see the venue, he fell in love just like I had. I had no idea what I was doing when it came to planning a wedding, but Adriana and Katrina made the process SO EASY. When we started working with Katrina, she was so kind and professional and would email me almost monthly (if not more frequently) to update me on things that I should have done, things I should be getting done soon, etc. When I had any questions or concerns throughout the planning process,Katrina was ALWAYS so easy to talk to and responded promptly to my emails. On our wedding day, all of the staff was extremely attentive to our needs and made not only me but my husband feel at ease - I wish I could remember everyone's names that were working that day, but I have to say that every member of the staff, especially Katrina, Jen (name check on this one but she was the bridal attendant), and Franklin were beyond amazing! The entire day went smoothly, and our only regret is that we didn't take the time to pause and actually eat and enjoy the delicious food that we hand picked for our special day because to this day I have people coming up to me saying how amazing our wedding was and how delicious the food was! The cocktail hour selections that Bear Brook Valley has to offer were beyond my expectations and blew away any of the food every other vendor had to offer. Out of every wedding I have ever been to, none of them had the abundant selection of food for cocktail hour like our wedding had! People literally thought that the cocktail hour food was the entire selection of food for the night, so imagine their disbelief when they got to the reception and realized there was even more food for them to enjoy! The main course selections for the reception were equally as delicious as the cocktail hour food - people have told me it was the best steak they have ever eaten! Trust me when I say - you will not regret choosing Bear Brook Valley as your wedding venue. It is the most picture perfect venue, and I couldn't be happier with our decision to book Bear Brook. If I could do it all over again, I would in a heart beat! Thank you to all of the staff at Bear Brook Valley for giving us our dream wedding and for all of your hard work!!
Reviewed on 20-11-2018
Caitlin Costaney (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 15-09-2018
Bear Brook Valley went above and beyond the expectations my husband and I had for our September 2018 wedding. We had read reviews and knew the venue was beautiful, but what blew us away was the professionalism and service from the Bear Brook staff! Katrina was an absolute pleasure to work with leading up to our wedding and on the big day. She made sure that all of our concerns were addressed and handled everything that our guests needed. We can't recommend Bear Brook enough if you are looking for incredible service, delicious food and an evening that your guests will be talking about forever!
Reviewed on 15-11-2018
Wedding Date 15-09-2018
Bear Brook Valley went above and beyond the expectations my husband and I had for our September 2018 wedding. We had read reviews and knew the venue was beautiful, but what blew us away was the professionalism and service from the Bear Brook staff! Katrina was an absolute pleasure to work with leading up to our wedding and on the big day. She made sure that all of our concerns were addressed and handled everything that our guests needed. We can't recommend Bear Brook enough if you are looking for incredible service, delicious food and an evening that your guests will be talking about forever!
Reviewed on 15-11-2018
Jackie Bomba (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 18-08-2018
Let me start off by saying that I would give Bear Brook Valley 7,000 stars if I could! My husband and I were married at BBV in August 2018 and to say that they exceeded our expectations is an understatement. Katrina and the whole staff were extremely attentive leading up to the wedding and the level of service we received the day of blew us away. Everyone from the bridal (and groom) attendants to the bartenders and waitstaff were amazing and their attention to detail is outstanding. Our guests are still raving about the food, atmosphere + service almost 2 months later, and several of them have said our wedding was the best they have ever attended. We know they genuinely meant that and we, of course, agree! If you’re considering having your wedding at BBV don't even hesitate. Best decision we ever made!
Reviewed on 02-10-2018
Wedding Date 18-08-2018
Let me start off by saying that I would give Bear Brook Valley 7,000 stars if I could! My husband and I were married at BBV in August 2018 and to say that they exceeded our expectations is an understatement. Katrina and the whole staff were extremely attentive leading up to the wedding and the level of service we received the day of blew us away. Everyone from the bridal (and groom) attendants to the bartenders and waitstaff were amazing and their attention to detail is outstanding. Our guests are still raving about the food, atmosphere + service almost 2 months later, and several of them have said our wedding was the best they have ever attended. We know they genuinely meant that and we, of course, agree! If you’re considering having your wedding at BBV don't even hesitate. Best decision we ever made!
Reviewed on 02-10-2018
John Verdonck (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 28-04-2018
Couldn’t be happier with the way our wedding reception went. It was the perfect day. We first visited Bear Brook in December 2016 when it was still a construction site. We were excited to visit based on the wedding package they offered and the pictures of the expected finished product. The owner even showed up for our first tour and was so excited to show us around. From our first visit until the end of our wedding we so happy with the service we received from Bear Brook. Adriana and Katrina were with us the whole way through, always checking in to see how planning was going, making sure all the details for the reception were set, reminding us of the things to get done, etc. The wonderful service went beyond just the day of, our entire engagement we had the constant support of Bear Brook. Our guests couldn’t stop talking about how great the cocktail hour was and how beautiful the venue was. The entire night we didn’t need to worry about a single thing, Katrina was there for whatever we needed. The staff were friendly and provided great service throughout the night and stood a little later for us due to some issues with our shuttles company to get back to the hotel. We appreciate all the hard work Bear Brook put into making our wedding perfect.
Reviewed on 06-08-2018
Wedding Date 28-04-2018
Couldn’t be happier with the way our wedding reception went. It was the perfect day. We first visited Bear Brook in December 2016 when it was still a construction site. We were excited to visit based on the wedding package they offered and the pictures of the expected finished product. The owner even showed up for our first tour and was so excited to show us around. From our first visit until the end of our wedding we so happy with the service we received from Bear Brook. Adriana and Katrina were with us the whole way through, always checking in to see how planning was going, making sure all the details for the reception were set, reminding us of the things to get done, etc. The wonderful service went beyond just the day of, our entire engagement we had the constant support of Bear Brook. Our guests couldn’t stop talking about how great the cocktail hour was and how beautiful the venue was. The entire night we didn’t need to worry about a single thing, Katrina was there for whatever we needed. The staff were friendly and provided great service throughout the night and stood a little later for us due to some issues with our shuttles company to get back to the hotel. We appreciate all the hard work Bear Brook put into making our wedding perfect.
Reviewed on 06-08-2018
Ashleigh Hussey (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 30-06-2018
Bear Brook Valley was the absolute best place to get married. From the very beginning, we had a wedding coordinator Katrina (who is a Rockstar!) help us every step of the way. Not only did Katrina help us with details for the venue but she always sent reminders about what we should be doing throughout the planning process. Katrina answered all of my emails and calls so promptly and always had the best answers. On the day of the wedding, no stone was unturned. The whole staff truly goes above and beyond to ensure the day is perfect. Our bridal attendant Brook was awesome and she was with us the whole day. The venue was an absolute dream. Everything was PERFECT. The food was amazing for both cocktail hour and dinner. Our guests are still raving about the food and service. It is truly top notch. I would HIGHLY recommend this place. Thank you Katrina and Bear Brook Valley for making our wedding day a dream come true.
Reviewed on 25-07-2018
Wedding Date 30-06-2018
Bear Brook Valley was the absolute best place to get married. From the very beginning, we had a wedding coordinator Katrina (who is a Rockstar!) help us every step of the way. Not only did Katrina help us with details for the venue but she always sent reminders about what we should be doing throughout the planning process. Katrina answered all of my emails and calls so promptly and always had the best answers. On the day of the wedding, no stone was unturned. The whole staff truly goes above and beyond to ensure the day is perfect. Our bridal attendant Brook was awesome and she was with us the whole day. The venue was an absolute dream. Everything was PERFECT. The food was amazing for both cocktail hour and dinner. Our guests are still raving about the food and service. It is truly top notch. I would HIGHLY recommend this place. Thank you Katrina and Bear Brook Valley for making our wedding day a dream come true.
Reviewed on 25-07-2018
Deborah Sherwood (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 09-06-2018
We feel SO incredibly lucky to have been fortunate enough to get married at Bear Brook Valley. I really dont have enough adjectives to describe how amazing our day was. It surpassed all of our dreams and wishes and made our wedding a truly magical day.We began working with Adriana but then seamlessly transitioned to Katrina. Katrina is AMAZING. she is detail oriented, calm and incredibly easy to work with. Our guests raved at the entire wedding day -- the venue and scenery speak for themselves -- it is one of the classiest and most gorgeous venues I have ever seen. The food put everything over the top, our friends and family are still talking about how incredible everything was. I cant say enough good things about Bear Brook -- it made for an absolutely perfect wedding!
Reviewed on 09-07-2018
Wedding Date 09-06-2018
We feel SO incredibly lucky to have been fortunate enough to get married at Bear Brook Valley. I really dont have enough adjectives to describe how amazing our day was. It surpassed all of our dreams and wishes and made our wedding a truly magical day.We began working with Adriana but then seamlessly transitioned to Katrina. Katrina is AMAZING. she is detail oriented, calm and incredibly easy to work with. Our guests raved at the entire wedding day -- the venue and scenery speak for themselves -- it is one of the classiest and most gorgeous venues I have ever seen. The food put everything over the top, our friends and family are still talking about how incredible everything was. I cant say enough good things about Bear Brook -- it made for an absolutely perfect wedding!
Reviewed on 09-07-2018
Alyssa Mancini (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 28-05-2018
We first visited Bear Brook the week of their first wedding in April 2017. We knew right away this was the place for us! Adriana did a great job of getting us prepared, and the seamless transition to Katrina made the lead up to the big day super easy and low-stress. Leading up to our wedding, our seemingly infinite questions were always answered promptly and completely, and all of our requests were able to be accommodated without any problem. Day of, Katrina had everything running super smoothly, and we couldn't have asked for anything more. The staff was super professional and efficient, and our attendants kept us calm and well-fed and well-hydrated all day.During the wedding, we had guests coming up to us constantly raving about BBV, asking how we ever found it, etc. We had a perfect day for the outdoor ceremony and photos, and our guests were able to enjoy the cocktail hour outdoors and the bonfire pit/s'mores after the sun went down.As an added bonus, the Silo Suite and Woodford Lounge were absolutely perfect spaces for the bridal/groom's party to get ready. Otherwise, no upgrades were really needed, as the standard package is so all-encompassing! Bear Brook Valley was the perfect venue for us!
Reviewed on 24-06-2018
Wedding Date 28-05-2018
We first visited Bear Brook the week of their first wedding in April 2017. We knew right away this was the place for us! Adriana did a great job of getting us prepared, and the seamless transition to Katrina made the lead up to the big day super easy and low-stress. Leading up to our wedding, our seemingly infinite questions were always answered promptly and completely, and all of our requests were able to be accommodated without any problem. Day of, Katrina had everything running super smoothly, and we couldn't have asked for anything more. The staff was super professional and efficient, and our attendants kept us calm and well-fed and well-hydrated all day.During the wedding, we had guests coming up to us constantly raving about BBV, asking how we ever found it, etc. We had a perfect day for the outdoor ceremony and photos, and our guests were able to enjoy the cocktail hour outdoors and the bonfire pit/s'mores after the sun went down.As an added bonus, the Silo Suite and Woodford Lounge were absolutely perfect spaces for the bridal/groom's party to get ready. Otherwise, no upgrades were really needed, as the standard package is so all-encompassing! Bear Brook Valley was the perfect venue for us!
Reviewed on 24-06-2018
Colleen Gilmartin (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 25-05-2018
Words cannot express how amazing of an experience it was to work with the team at Bear Brook Valley. From start to finish, they were there to assist with anything and EVERYTHING possible. Katrina was so thorough with all of our detailing appointments, feedback, advice, etc. - She was so wonderful to work with! The venue itself is beyond gorgeous. We received so many compliments from family and friends about how perfect our wedding was. There were raving compliments about the food (especially the cocktail hour!). Even when we ran into with an issue with the bus company, the team at Bear Brook was there to help any way that they could. They made our day more perfect than we could have ever imagined. Brooke & Michael were also so great and helped us tremendously day of the wedding. We wish we could do it all over again! I highly recommend this venue to anyone planning their upcoming wedding. You will not be disappointed!
Reviewed on 19-06-2018
Wedding Date 25-05-2018
Words cannot express how amazing of an experience it was to work with the team at Bear Brook Valley. From start to finish, they were there to assist with anything and EVERYTHING possible. Katrina was so thorough with all of our detailing appointments, feedback, advice, etc. - She was so wonderful to work with! The venue itself is beyond gorgeous. We received so many compliments from family and friends about how perfect our wedding was. There were raving compliments about the food (especially the cocktail hour!). Even when we ran into with an issue with the bus company, the team at Bear Brook was there to help any way that they could. They made our day more perfect than we could have ever imagined. Brooke & Michael were also so great and helped us tremendously day of the wedding. We wish we could do it all over again! I highly recommend this venue to anyone planning their upcoming wedding. You will not be disappointed!
Reviewed on 19-06-2018
Rita O'Neill (bride) 2 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 14-04-2018
Bear Brook gets a 1/5 rating for their business practices leading up to our wedding and a 4/5 for the day of experience. Be careful with these guys. We booked our wedding right after they officially opened, wedding day almost a year later. 3 months before the wedding I realized that they had changed the menu offerings, liquor selections, and pricing for upgrades in “the wedding package.” They refused to honor the pricing they had given us in the package from our booking and again at our tasting (the package is given to you upfront but you don’t have to submit your selections until a couple weeks before the wedding). I understand demand has picked up and now they can get the higher prices, but the right thing to do would be to honor the original pricing given or at least give me the heads up that it was going to change. Like most couples, we selected a venue not only based on the per guest pricing, but also on the overall package presented. I’ve never heard of a wedding venue changing their pricing/package after the event is booked. When I asked for everything in writing regarding the enhancements I did end up selecting so they couldn’t change the pricing again, they sent me a new contract with newly added language and fees (e.g. fee for not including meal selections on RSVP cards when my invitations were already out). If I had known that the changes to the enhancement pricing would have increased my venue budget by about $3K, maybe I would’ve paid a higher per person price at another venue that included everything from the start and didn’t make me feel taken advantage of. As a new establishment, I thought they would treat us with respect, but they made us feel like just another check to be cashed. If you select them, read everything very carefully and get everything written/signed so they can’t switch things later! It’s unfortunate that their lack of professionalism on the business dealings made the planning process so painful because the venue is beautiful and the wedding day staff, especially Katrina and Brooke were wonderful.
Reviewed on 11-06-2018
Wedding Date 14-04-2018
Bear Brook gets a 1/5 rating for their business practices leading up to our wedding and a 4/5 for the day of experience. Be careful with these guys. We booked our wedding right after they officially opened, wedding day almost a year later. 3 months before the wedding I realized that they had changed the menu offerings, liquor selections, and pricing for upgrades in “the wedding package.” They refused to honor the pricing they had given us in the package from our booking and again at our tasting (the package is given to you upfront but you don’t have to submit your selections until a couple weeks before the wedding). I understand demand has picked up and now they can get the higher prices, but the right thing to do would be to honor the original pricing given or at least give me the heads up that it was going to change. Like most couples, we selected a venue not only based on the per guest pricing, but also on the overall package presented. I’ve never heard of a wedding venue changing their pricing/package after the event is booked. When I asked for everything in writing regarding the enhancements I did end up selecting so they couldn’t change the pricing again, they sent me a new contract with newly added language and fees (e.g. fee for not including meal selections on RSVP cards when my invitations were already out). If I had known that the changes to the enhancement pricing would have increased my venue budget by about $3K, maybe I would’ve paid a higher per person price at another venue that included everything from the start and didn’t make me feel taken advantage of. As a new establishment, I thought they would treat us with respect, but they made us feel like just another check to be cashed. If you select them, read everything very carefully and get everything written/signed so they can’t switch things later! It’s unfortunate that their lack of professionalism on the business dealings made the planning process so painful because the venue is beautiful and the wedding day staff, especially Katrina and Brooke were wonderful.
Reviewed on 11-06-2018
Jenna Caridi (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 20-04-2018
Just had my wedding at bear brook last Friday and I can’t stop daydreaming about how perfect our wedding was! The venue itself is gorgeous! I came across Bear Brook Valley on The Knot and I was a bit apprehensive about going to check out the venue since it was so new. When I went to the venue with my mom for the tour I immediately knew this was where I wanted to get married. The food was phenomenal and I’m a bit of a food snob! I can’t thank Katrina and Brooke enough for taking care of every detail to ensure our wedding day was perfect. I knew I didn’t want a “cookie cutter” wedding venue with outdated hideous carpet lining the floors (you know what I’m talking about people). If you’re looking for a unique venue with an upscale rustic touch then look no further !
Reviewed on 24-04-2018
Wedding Date 20-04-2018
Just had my wedding at bear brook last Friday and I can’t stop daydreaming about how perfect our wedding was! The venue itself is gorgeous! I came across Bear Brook Valley on The Knot and I was a bit apprehensive about going to check out the venue since it was so new. When I went to the venue with my mom for the tour I immediately knew this was where I wanted to get married. The food was phenomenal and I’m a bit of a food snob! I can’t thank Katrina and Brooke enough for taking care of every detail to ensure our wedding day was perfect. I knew I didn’t want a “cookie cutter” wedding venue with outdated hideous carpet lining the floors (you know what I’m talking about people). If you’re looking for a unique venue with an upscale rustic touch then look no further !
Reviewed on 24-04-2018
Alicia Cahill (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 10-11-2017
My now husband and I had looked at about 4-5 venues before coming across Bear Brook Valley. When we went to look at it, it was not even built yet but the owner, Perry, took us on a very thorough tour explaining everything they were doing to it as well as showing us sketches and plans. We immediately knew we wanted to have our wedding there! The wedding coordinator, Adriana, was extremely helpful and responded almost immediately to the numerous emails i sent her with questions and recommendations. When we finally got to see the venue completed, after booking it almost 9 months prior, it was everything Perry had told us it would be plus so much more! It is such a gorgeous place and our guests could not stop raving about it! We loved the huge cocktail area space-and the cocktail hour food was INCREDIBLE! So many of our guests said it was hands down the best cocktail hour they have ever been too. The fireplaces and couches made the area so cozy and warm. The main ballroom is just stunning. We put the gorgeous long farm tables together to make tables for about 20 people which opened up our dance floor even more! Our guests also loved the long tables! What we really loved about Bear Brook is that there is one package, everything is included-food, alcohol, everything, So many places we went to had so many packages-Bear Brook Valley gives you everything. Of course they have amazing add-ons too like food trucks and a whiskey and cigar bar on the beautiful wrap around deck (which we loved!). Everyone who was working the day of our wedding could not have been nicer or more accommodating. Our guests said the same thing, how everyone was on top of everything! My bridal attendant, Brooke, was amazing and helped out with everything (even a bridesmaid dress malfunction!). The servers were so attentive and always willing and wanting to get anything you needed. It was the most perfect day and we really could not have imagined celebrating with 250 of our friends and family anywhere else!
Reviewed on 07-01-2018
Wedding Date 10-11-2017
My now husband and I had looked at about 4-5 venues before coming across Bear Brook Valley. When we went to look at it, it was not even built yet but the owner, Perry, took us on a very thorough tour explaining everything they were doing to it as well as showing us sketches and plans. We immediately knew we wanted to have our wedding there! The wedding coordinator, Adriana, was extremely helpful and responded almost immediately to the numerous emails i sent her with questions and recommendations. When we finally got to see the venue completed, after booking it almost 9 months prior, it was everything Perry had told us it would be plus so much more! It is such a gorgeous place and our guests could not stop raving about it! We loved the huge cocktail area space-and the cocktail hour food was INCREDIBLE! So many of our guests said it was hands down the best cocktail hour they have ever been too. The fireplaces and couches made the area so cozy and warm. The main ballroom is just stunning. We put the gorgeous long farm tables together to make tables for about 20 people which opened up our dance floor even more! Our guests also loved the long tables! What we really loved about Bear Brook is that there is one package, everything is included-food, alcohol, everything, So many places we went to had so many packages-Bear Brook Valley gives you everything. Of course they have amazing add-ons too like food trucks and a whiskey and cigar bar on the beautiful wrap around deck (which we loved!). Everyone who was working the day of our wedding could not have been nicer or more accommodating. Our guests said the same thing, how everyone was on top of everything! My bridal attendant, Brooke, was amazing and helped out with everything (even a bridesmaid dress malfunction!). The servers were so attentive and always willing and wanting to get anything you needed. It was the most perfect day and we really could not have imagined celebrating with 250 of our friends and family anywhere else!
Reviewed on 07-01-2018
Kelly Moorachanian (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 16-12-2017
My husband and I got married on December 16th 2017, and we had the perfect winter wonderland. I cannot stress how perfect our wedding day was, all thanks to A.J., Katrina, and the rest of the staff at Bear Brook Valley. We booked Bear Brook about 7 months before it opened, it was just one big construction site. As soon as we met A.J., we knew this was the place where we had to be married, even though the place wasn't finished. My husband and I didn't want a North Jersey wedding: purple carpets, gold curtains, aka another wedding factory. This place was exactly what I had been dreaming of.I cannot put into words how amazing the staff was before our wedding and on the day of. Katrina and AJ's responses were quick, professional, and they were so accommodating throughout the entire process. On our last meeting, everything TJ and I could think of was addressed: the staff even knew our drink order for our wedding day so they didn't have to 'waste our time' asking what we would like to drink. They even made sure we were to get every entree during dinner so we could enjoy everything we picked out. On our actual wedding day, the moment my husband and I with our parents and bridal party walked in we were treated like royalty. Not one guest had to lift a finger the entire night, and the staff was just waiting on all 180 people. Not to mention, the food was INCREDIBLE. Every person was asking how we found this place, how amazing the food was, and they wish they knew about this place earlier. During cocktail hour, Katrina had a special plate in a private room waiting for TJ and I so we could have a few minutes to ourselves and enjoy some of the delicious food. Every guest commented on the amazing service, fantastic food, and great bar staff. It was even better that none of our guests had been there before - we were all BLOWN AWAY. Thank you so much Katrina, AJ and the rest of the amazing staff making our day perfect!
Reviewed on 24-12-2017
Wedding Date 16-12-2017
My husband and I got married on December 16th 2017, and we had the perfect winter wonderland. I cannot stress how perfect our wedding day was, all thanks to A.J., Katrina, and the rest of the staff at Bear Brook Valley. We booked Bear Brook about 7 months before it opened, it was just one big construction site. As soon as we met A.J., we knew this was the place where we had to be married, even though the place wasn't finished. My husband and I didn't want a North Jersey wedding: purple carpets, gold curtains, aka another wedding factory. This place was exactly what I had been dreaming of.I cannot put into words how amazing the staff was before our wedding and on the day of. Katrina and AJ's responses were quick, professional, and they were so accommodating throughout the entire process. On our last meeting, everything TJ and I could think of was addressed: the staff even knew our drink order for our wedding day so they didn't have to 'waste our time' asking what we would like to drink. They even made sure we were to get every entree during dinner so we could enjoy everything we picked out. On our actual wedding day, the moment my husband and I with our parents and bridal party walked in we were treated like royalty. Not one guest had to lift a finger the entire night, and the staff was just waiting on all 180 people. Not to mention, the food was INCREDIBLE. Every person was asking how we found this place, how amazing the food was, and they wish they knew about this place earlier. During cocktail hour, Katrina had a special plate in a private room waiting for TJ and I so we could have a few minutes to ourselves and enjoy some of the delicious food. Every guest commented on the amazing service, fantastic food, and great bar staff. It was even better that none of our guests had been there before - we were all BLOWN AWAY. Thank you so much Katrina, AJ and the rest of the amazing staff making our day perfect!
Reviewed on 24-12-2017
a member (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
My fiance and I have decided on this venue before it was even built! We immediately fell in love with their ideas and creativity. We originally toured the venue with their Maitre' D Chris while the venue was in its early stages of being built. We were extremely impressed with the venue itself but what really sold us was the ENTIRE staff. We have toured at other venues where the staff did not seem accommodating to tailor to the bride & groom's unique visions. However, the staff at this venue understands the importance of the details that are special to every bride. The venue itself is truly unique and unlike any other but the accommodating staff is the icing on the cake. The other reason that I became drawn to this venue is because I've been a vegetarian since I was little. I've been to many weddings that did not have many vegetarian and vegan options. Therefore, it was very important to me that I could find a venue that offered a lot of vegetarian options. They even have been willing to add a vegan station per my request. We cannot wait to have our wedding here and to see our vision become a reality!
Reviewed on 11-12-2017
My fiance and I have decided on this venue before it was even built! We immediately fell in love with their ideas and creativity. We originally toured the venue with their Maitre' D Chris while the venue was in its early stages of being built. We were extremely impressed with the venue itself but what really sold us was the ENTIRE staff. We have toured at other venues where the staff did not seem accommodating to tailor to the bride & groom's unique visions. However, the staff at this venue understands the importance of the details that are special to every bride. The venue itself is truly unique and unlike any other but the accommodating staff is the icing on the cake. The other reason that I became drawn to this venue is because I've been a vegetarian since I was little. I've been to many weddings that did not have many vegetarian and vegan options. Therefore, it was very important to me that I could find a venue that offered a lot of vegetarian options. They even have been willing to add a vegan station per my request. We cannot wait to have our wedding here and to see our vision become a reality!
Reviewed on 11-12-2017
Whitney Finn (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 20-10-2017
My husband and I booked Bear Brook Valley when all we saw was some small renovations and blue prints. Being we had both been to so many other wedding venues and we had just attended a wedding at the sister venue, our search stopped. We knew if the venue came together half as good as they planned, everything would be immaculate….and boy were we wrong. Bear Brook Valley exceeded our expectations a thousand times more than we could have ever dreamed of!Through the entire planning process Adriana was there whenever we needed her, to random / last minute visits with vendors, to small simple questions about details I always knew I could depend on her and would be answered almost immediately! Moving to the big day, I could not have asked for more! The entire staff was AMAZING, our guests continue to talk about how attentive wait staff and bartenders were throughout the entire evening. Along with the great staff came great food. From the pub station with amazing cheese steaks and waffle fries, to the fresh mozzarella and hand passed hors d’oeuvre, our stomachs were most certainly happy! Topping off the evening with an unfortunate bus fiasco (not related to Bear Brook Valley) that left 30 + people stranded including myself and my husband, Adriana and her staff helped not just calm me down but made sure our guests were just as comfortable. As I tried to figure things out, they helped me stay calm and were also able to call and arrange for a new bus from a completely new company to come and pick us all up and make sure we got back to our hotel! I can go on and on about how incredible my wedding day was, but at the end of the day words will never truly be able to describe how much of a dream it all really was and I will never be able to thank Adriana and the rest of the staff at Bear Brook Valley for making it all come to life and for exceeding any expectation I could have ever had for my wedding day!
Reviewed on 02-11-2017
Wedding Date 20-10-2017
My husband and I booked Bear Brook Valley when all we saw was some small renovations and blue prints. Being we had both been to so many other wedding venues and we had just attended a wedding at the sister venue, our search stopped. We knew if the venue came together half as good as they planned, everything would be immaculate….and boy were we wrong. Bear Brook Valley exceeded our expectations a thousand times more than we could have ever dreamed of!Through the entire planning process Adriana was there whenever we needed her, to random / last minute visits with vendors, to small simple questions about details I always knew I could depend on her and would be answered almost immediately! Moving to the big day, I could not have asked for more! The entire staff was AMAZING, our guests continue to talk about how attentive wait staff and bartenders were throughout the entire evening. Along with the great staff came great food. From the pub station with amazing cheese steaks and waffle fries, to the fresh mozzarella and hand passed hors d’oeuvre, our stomachs were most certainly happy! Topping off the evening with an unfortunate bus fiasco (not related to Bear Brook Valley) that left 30 + people stranded including myself and my husband, Adriana and her staff helped not just calm me down but made sure our guests were just as comfortable. As I tried to figure things out, they helped me stay calm and were also able to call and arrange for a new bus from a completely new company to come and pick us all up and make sure we got back to our hotel! I can go on and on about how incredible my wedding day was, but at the end of the day words will never truly be able to describe how much of a dream it all really was and I will never be able to thank Adriana and the rest of the staff at Bear Brook Valley for making it all come to life and for exceeding any expectation I could have ever had for my wedding day!
Reviewed on 02-11-2017
Camille Battaglia (wedding party) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 27-12-2018
We had my daughters wedding last weekend, words can not begin to express how incredible Bear Brook Valley is. From when we arrived at the venue, early in the morning, till the finishing of the night. Nothing was missed, the food, the staff, the chief, the attendants helping us all day, and Andriana , she is what you call WIT, whatever it takes to get the job done!! I highly recommend you book your wedding here, it is the BEST EVER! Ask all my guests, they were blown away!
Reviewed on 27-10-2017
Wedding Date 27-12-2018
We had my daughters wedding last weekend, words can not begin to express how incredible Bear Brook Valley is. From when we arrived at the venue, early in the morning, till the finishing of the night. Nothing was missed, the food, the staff, the chief, the attendants helping us all day, and Andriana , she is what you call WIT, whatever it takes to get the job done!! I highly recommend you book your wedding here, it is the BEST EVER! Ask all my guests, they were blown away!
Reviewed on 27-10-2017
Emily Meussner (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 02-09-2017
My husband, Kevin, and I were married at Bear Brook Valley on September 2nd, 2017. We were so happy with the venue and all of the people at BBV who made our wedding the best day ever! In preparing for the wedding, Perry was accommodating of so many requests from our families and Adriana and Amanda were always available to talk through email and on the phone to help organize everything. On the wedding day, Adriana was by my side through the entire process, the vendors had a super easy time getting set up and the entire day went by without a hitch. I could not have asked for a better team to support me and my husband throughout the whole day. All of our guests *raved* about the venue, the food and the party and are still reaching out to us to tell us how fabulous the entire day was! If Kevin and I were to get married all over again, we would choose BBV every time!
Reviewed on 03-10-2017
Wedding Date 02-09-2017
My husband, Kevin, and I were married at Bear Brook Valley on September 2nd, 2017. We were so happy with the venue and all of the people at BBV who made our wedding the best day ever! In preparing for the wedding, Perry was accommodating of so many requests from our families and Adriana and Amanda were always available to talk through email and on the phone to help organize everything. On the wedding day, Adriana was by my side through the entire process, the vendors had a super easy time getting set up and the entire day went by without a hitch. I could not have asked for a better team to support me and my husband throughout the whole day. All of our guests *raved* about the venue, the food and the party and are still reaching out to us to tell us how fabulous the entire day was! If Kevin and I were to get married all over again, we would choose BBV every time!
Reviewed on 03-10-2017
Penny Newton (wedding party) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 27-11-2018
My son was recently married at Bear Brook Valley. It couldn't have been better. Beautiful venue with delicious food. Adriana and her staff were amazing. You will not be disappointed
Reviewed on 27-09-2017
Wedding Date 27-11-2018
My son was recently married at Bear Brook Valley. It couldn't have been better. Beautiful venue with delicious food. Adriana and her staff were amazing. You will not be disappointed
Reviewed on 27-09-2017
Eileen McGrath (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 29-04-2017
We were the first wedding and Bear Brook and we couldn't have asked for a better experience or wedding day. From our first meeting with Perry (before construction began) we believed in his vision and the end result was even better than we could have imagined. Adriana was a huge asset as we went into the final stages of planning and was so knowledgable about all things wedding. The bridal and groom attendants day of were so helpful and helped to ease any day of jitters. Our friends and family are still talking about the cocktail hour and how gorgeous the venue was! We are hoping someone we knows gets married there so we can go back and enjoy it all over again! Thank you Bear Brook for an absolutely perfect day!
Reviewed on 05-06-2017
Wedding Date 29-04-2017
We were the first wedding and Bear Brook and we couldn't have asked for a better experience or wedding day. From our first meeting with Perry (before construction began) we believed in his vision and the end result was even better than we could have imagined. Adriana was a huge asset as we went into the final stages of planning and was so knowledgable about all things wedding. The bridal and groom attendants day of were so helpful and helped to ease any day of jitters. Our friends and family are still talking about the cocktail hour and how gorgeous the venue was! We are hoping someone we knows gets married there so we can go back and enjoy it all over again! Thank you Bear Brook for an absolutely perfect day!
Reviewed on 05-06-2017
Breanna Crowley (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 07-10-2017
My fiance and I are getting married this October at Bear Brook. Adriana and Perry have been AMAZING through the process and have both been so excited to share the vision and progress they had for Bear Brook from the moment we met with them in August. We were truly excited about how different the venue was going to be - no carpets, no gold chandeliers, no ugly curtains and lots of light had us sold! Adriana goes above and beyond her call of duty and her speedy responsiveness was a huge selling point for me prior to booking our wedding. Cannot wait for October to come!
Reviewed on 12-04-2017
Wedding Date 07-10-2017
My fiance and I are getting married this October at Bear Brook. Adriana and Perry have been AMAZING through the process and have both been so excited to share the vision and progress they had for Bear Brook from the moment we met with them in August. We were truly excited about how different the venue was going to be - no carpets, no gold chandeliers, no ugly curtains and lots of light had us sold! Adriana goes above and beyond her call of duty and her speedy responsiveness was a huge selling point for me prior to booking our wedding. Cannot wait for October to come!
Reviewed on 12-04-2017
Kayla Hubela (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 10-03-2018
When I began planning my wedding, I had a vision in my mind of what my wedding venue would look like. I wanted a rustic feel yet classy and elegant all at the same time. I walked into Bear Brook with nothing but wooden beams and saw dust everywhere. I instantly had the feeling of excitement and my mind was set! My fiance couldn't understand how I could love a place that was barely built but I couldn't put my feelings into words. I thought I was sold once I saw their vision but then I began working with Perry and Adriana and I refused to go anywhere else. They made me feel right at home. They have been supportive, accommodating, and attentive to all of our needs. They are honest and upfront business people which I appreciate and respect. My fiance and I are beyond excited to share this journey with Perry and Adriana and cannot wait to see the venue complete! If you are looking to work with down to earth people and have your wedding at a stunning location with amazing service Bear Brook Valley is your place!Thank you Perry and Adriana for all you do!
Reviewed on 10-03-2017
Wedding Date 10-03-2018
When I began planning my wedding, I had a vision in my mind of what my wedding venue would look like. I wanted a rustic feel yet classy and elegant all at the same time. I walked into Bear Brook with nothing but wooden beams and saw dust everywhere. I instantly had the feeling of excitement and my mind was set! My fiance couldn't understand how I could love a place that was barely built but I couldn't put my feelings into words. I thought I was sold once I saw their vision but then I began working with Perry and Adriana and I refused to go anywhere else. They made me feel right at home. They have been supportive, accommodating, and attentive to all of our needs. They are honest and upfront business people which I appreciate and respect. My fiance and I are beyond excited to share this journey with Perry and Adriana and cannot wait to see the venue complete! If you are looking to work with down to earth people and have your wedding at a stunning location with amazing service Bear Brook Valley is your place!Thank you Perry and Adriana for all you do!
Reviewed on 10-03-2017
Christal Hilton (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 01-12-2017
Where to begin? It took me nearly 6 month to find a venue that I could fall in love with. New Jersey has so many venues to offer and I went as far as looking in PA and Upstate NY. When I finally stumbled upon this hidden gem I knew I wanted to book here. Adriana and Perry made me feel happy and comfortable with what they had to offer at BBV. When I booked construction was in the beginning stages and my fiance was a little nervous. However, after looking at their wedding package (mostly the bacon options) he was on bored. Adriana, the event coordinator, has been there every step of the way for me. Each time I ask a question she is so helpful and did I mention she knows her wines. Ladies, as a bride to be at BBV, I suggest you give this place a shot. You will not be disappointed!
Reviewed on 31-01-2017
86 Reviews, with a Rating of 4.87 out of 5.0Wedding Date 01-12-2017
Where to begin? It took me nearly 6 month to find a venue that I could fall in love with. New Jersey has so many venues to offer and I went as far as looking in PA and Upstate NY. When I finally stumbled upon this hidden gem I knew I wanted to book here. Adriana and Perry made me feel happy and comfortable with what they had to offer at BBV. When I booked construction was in the beginning stages and my fiance was a little nervous. However, after looking at their wedding package (mostly the bacon options) he was on bored. Adriana, the event coordinator, has been there every step of the way for me. Each time I ask a question she is so helpful and did I mention she knows her wines. Ladies, as a bride to be at BBV, I suggest you give this place a shot. You will not be disappointed!
Reviewed on 31-01-2017
Contact Info for Bear Brook Valley
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| Website | www.bearbrookvalley.com |
| Phone | (973) 241-1001 |
| Address | 23 Players Blvd, Newton, NJ, 07860 |
| info@bearbrookvalley.com |
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