Gregory Pellegrino
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Stewart Manor Country Club
Stewart Manor Country Club (SMCC for short), is THE venue to book for any event. My wife and I held our wedding reception here on 11/5/22, and to say that the night was perfect is a complete understatement.
The Venue:
SMCC is an absolutely stunning venue. The renovations that were done a few years ago have completely transformed the place. The venue has a modern/rustic, yet elegant feel, with a beautiful main dining/dancing area. Outside you'll find a grand driveway, which leads to the main entrance. During the summer there will be various flowers lining the property, and during the fall there will be mums. The trees on the property with the yellow-reddish leaves during the fall really make you feel like you're in a wonderland, and in the summer they offer some much needed shade for the outside area.
The Food:
Everything from cocktail hour to the actual dinner selection was perfect. You know the food is great when you have guests consistently coming up to you throughout the night to tell you so. Additionally, the SMCC team were able to accommodate a few of our guests who ate only Kosher, or had specific dietary considerations. When booking the venue, you're given an extensive list of choices to consider, and have the flexibility to add or takeaway things as you see fit. We added an additional table to cocktail hour featuring a cold bar with shrimp, clams, and lobster, and during dessert we had a table setup with various pastries and fruit.
The Team:
John, Lisa, James, and the rest of the SMCC team are AMAZING. I cannot possibly express it in just words, but I'll do my best to capture how great they all are. John was the kindest, most understanding and hilarious person to work with. He gave us his honest suggestions throughout the entire booking process, and helped us make a lot of really important decisions regarding food options and a potential afterparty. Lisa was a great resource when we had one off questions, always available via phone or email, and was present during the actual wedding to make sure things were in order. The rest of the staff were incredibly helpful throughout the entire wedding day, and I even recall my groomsmen making friends with one of the waiters. Everyone was truly delightful, and on point day of.
I'd like to spotlight James specifically for his role as maître d, his attention to detail, and his help in coordinating our perfect day. From literally bringing us water onto the dancefloor while we're navigating through our guests because "we looked like we needed it", to helping set-up all of our decorations, he couldn't of possibly been more on top of it. He even helped my wife take her veil off and bustle her dress. He ensured that all of our details were sorted, that no one had any issues, and that the party kept going on. We truly cannot thank him enough for all of his help.
Overall:
We can't possibly think of a single thing that went wrong throughout the entire reception. If after reading my review you have any doubts, just look at the pictures and recognize our genuine pure happiness. This is the venue to book, and your experience throughout the entire process will be so seamless, and you won't have to worry about a thing.
The Venue:
SMCC is an absolutely stunning venue. The renovations that were done a few years ago have completely transformed the place. The venue has a modern/rustic, yet elegant feel, with a beautiful main dining/dancing area. Outside you'll find a grand driveway, which leads to the main entrance. During the summer there will be various flowers lining the property, and during the fall there will be mums. The trees on the property with the yellow-reddish leaves during the fall really make you feel like you're in a wonderland, and in the summer they offer some much needed shade for the outside area.
The Food:
Everything from cocktail hour to the actual dinner selection was perfect. You know the food is great when you have guests consistently coming up to you throughout the night to tell you so. Additionally, the SMCC team were able to accommodate a few of our guests who ate only Kosher, or had specific dietary considerations. When booking the venue, you're given an extensive list of choices to consider, and have the flexibility to add or takeaway things as you see fit. We added an additional table to cocktail hour featuring a cold bar with shrimp, clams, and lobster, and during dessert we had a table setup with various pastries and fruit.
The Team:
John, Lisa, James, and the rest of the SMCC team are AMAZING. I cannot possibly express it in just words, but I'll do my best to capture how great they all are. John was the kindest, most understanding and hilarious person to work with. He gave us his honest suggestions throughout the entire booking process, and helped us make a lot of really important decisions regarding food options and a potential afterparty. Lisa was a great resource when we had one off questions, always available via phone or email, and was present during the actual wedding to make sure things were in order. The rest of the staff were incredibly helpful throughout the entire wedding day, and I even recall my groomsmen making friends with one of the waiters. Everyone was truly delightful, and on point day of.
I'd like to spotlight James specifically for his role as maître d, his attention to detail, and his help in coordinating our perfect day. From literally bringing us water onto the dancefloor while we're navigating through our guests because "we looked like we needed it", to helping set-up all of our decorations, he couldn't of possibly been more on top of it. He even helped my wife take her veil off and bustle her dress. He ensured that all of our details were sorted, that no one had any issues, and that the party kept going on. We truly cannot thank him enough for all of his help.
Overall:
We can't possibly think of a single thing that went wrong throughout the entire reception. If after reading my review you have any doubts, just look at the pictures and recognize our genuine pure happiness. This is the venue to book, and your experience throughout the entire process will be so seamless, and you won't have to worry about a thing.