Booking with bear brook valley is so easy! And staff is very flexible and helpful!

We went for a visit and right away they poured us a glass of wine or beer. The grounds are beautiful, everything was explained thoroughly, and the presentation was exquisite. We booked right on the spot. After we booked they immediately got in touch with us and communication has been open ever since. I look forward to working with them

I am a professional florist (ANDERSON FLOWERS, METUCHEN, NJ) and I just did my first wedding at Bear Brook Valley - and the people there are so nice to work with. And - That surely translates into a great experience for the Bride, Groom, Their Families and Friends. Look forward to being back there

My fiancé and I looked at about 10 places when we decided to visit Bear Brook. As soon as we walked onto the property we knew we loved the venue. Then meeting all of the staff, seeing the bridal and groomsmen suites, and the gorgeous rustic romantic decor sold us. Our wedding coordinator made everything idiot-proof for us: reminding us about payments, timelines for vendors, etc. We recently had our wedding there and people have not stopped complimenting us about their experience at Bear Brook. They loved the food, the staff, and the overall ambiance of the place. We are so thrilled with how our wedding turned out, thanks to Bear Brook!

I booked Bear Brook Valley for my upcoming wedding. So far the experience has been perfect and with such professionalism. Every so often someone reaches out to see how we are doing and to give us some helpful tips. The place itself is amazing. Can’t wait to marry my best friend there!!!

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 Val... Read moreley and once again Katrina was an absolute pleasure to work with as her professionalism and experience is invaluable.

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 to make. 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!

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.

My now husband and I knew from the moment we walked into Bear Brook Valley that it was going to be "the one". I already had a feeling based on how excited I was from pictures alone, and how spot on everything was in person. (The drive in was also gorgeous!) We live in NYC and often travel upstate for long weekends, day hikes, etc., so our first thought was to look for a venue in the Hudson Valley. The vibe we wanted for would include both indoor and outdoor space, a modern take on the farmhouse/barn house style, hold only one wedding per day and be surrounded by trees and/or mountains. Bear Brook Valley checked every single box and then some! It is nestled in the greenery of northwestern New Jersey, so the lushness and connection to nature was perfect. I could go on forever about how much we, and all of our guests, LOVED our venue, but instead I'll highlight key areas we thought were important and stood out from all the other venues we considered. KATRINA, FRANKLIN & STAFFFirst and fo... Read moreremost, our entire experience, including our wedding day, would not have been as magical as it was if we did not have Katrina. She is the secret sauce to BBV's success, in my opinion. She is the wedding coordinator & manager for the venue, with you through every single step of the process once you've locked in your date. I really don't know how she does it -- her attention to detail is unmatched. Of course that is part of her job, but what I mean is, she goes beyond the basics. She really made us feel like our day was the most important on her list of weddings and she truly cared about even the smallest details because they mattered to us. She is hands-on on your wedding day making sure everything runs smoothly and up until then, your right-hand-woman. Franklin was our head server on our wedding day, paying close attention to our needs as well as all guests. He was absolutely on point and our guests noticed as well (several commented on how friendly and accommodating the entire staff was). Overall, the bridal attendants, servers and Katrina were amazing and brought our day to life. I could easily recommend this venue based on their services alone! PROPERTY The grounds are beautifully manicured and offer a variety of landscape for photos as well as your guests to peruse. BBV provides a golf cart that will take you through the property with ease. The ceremony space overlooks a pond with the vineyard visible in the distance. During cocktail hour on the lower level, there is plenty of outdoor patio and seating and a space to gather around a bonfire cauldron. There is a large outdoor balcony space with an active fireplace that runs the full length of the building, available during your reception time upstairs. Decor throughout the inside is well-planned and offers the perfect modern-romantic-rust feel for your wedding day.  BRIDAL & GROOM SUITESI have never experienced anything like this! Although these are add-ons to have for the entire morning, they are absolutely worth the experience and the reduced stress-levels, because you can be on property early and eliminate travel to/from. It definitely makes sense if you're getting married on site. The bridal suite is gorgeous! BBV thought of everything -- you'll have drinks/breakfast/lunch provided, a salon-like section for hair and makeup, long mirrors, a large bathroom and awesome center room to relax in, with great lighting for pictures. You can also watch your ceremony space come to life and you're on the opposite side of the building from your partner. The groom's suite comes equipped with drinks/lunch/games, billiards, table shuffleboard, comfy chairs and access to play some outdoor games. My husband was not going to use it at first but ended up being really glad that he did -- why not feel a little pampered on your day? (P.S. you are granted access to the bridal/groom suite up to 1hr before ceremony at no cost for the rest of the day, if you do not choose to upgrade to use them earlier.) INCLUSIONS PER PERSONI had read some reviews where couples felt that pricing changed throughout their planning process or there were hidden costs. However, in my experience, I do not feel like I had to shine light on any hidden fees or sneaky add-ons. Katrina and her team are VERY transparent in pricing and can answer any questions related to cost. You'll also have access to your contract digitally and it will be updated several times throughout the process allowing you to modify whatever you'd like up to a few weeks before your wedding day. That aside, I felt that all of the inclusions in the price per person went above and beyond. BBV supplies tables, chairs, china, silverware, glasses. Included in the in-house catering at no additional cost are 8 passed h'oeuvres, 3 chafing dishes, 3 live chef stations, 2 block stations, many of which come with paired drinks, and an extensive open bar that included local craft beer. Our guests raved about cocktail hour, which probably looked like we upgraded, but did not have to! The meal includes a salad, up to 5 entrees, viennese dessert, ice-cream and your cake, plus wine for the table and a champagne toast! All of these are things that other venues may charge separately, require upgrades or are not include at all. All of the food we personally tasted was delicious -- guests always comment on a venue's food, and ours gave nothing but positive praise. Bonus -- my husband and I were offered the option to order all entrees on our menus as our dinner options, should we want to try more than one dish each.  We highly recommend Bear Brook Valley for your wedding day -- it did not feel like an ornate or factory-style wedding venue. It was personal, open and cozy. Take a tour, you will not be disappointed!

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 v... Read moreenue 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.

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

I don’t even know where to start. This is the best place ever!!! When I got engaged, I knew I wanted a rustic looking venue that offered the same food amenities of a banquet hall. I didn’t want a venue with rug, tablecloths, or chairs with seating covers. In north jersey that is hard to find. I first saw their sister venue Rock Island lake Club which is beautiful too!! I knew it was a little small for our headcount and I knew I had to see Bear Brook valley. When I walked into Bear Brook Valley for the first time, I started to cry. I knew it was it! There was no rug, no tablecloths, no chairs with seat covers. It had these beautiful farm tables. The whole venue screamed rustic. Also, my husband is big into video games. When I saw the groom’s lounge with all the video games that still screamed rustic I was sold! As a side note, I highly recommend keeping the groom’s lounge open during cocktail hour. It added something different to the wedding. After booking the venue, I worked w... Read moreith Katrina who is beyond fabulous. She constantly checked in with me and answered any questions I had in such a timely manner (like within minutes). Fast forward to my wedding day. It was raining that morning, but I really wanted to have the ceremony outside. When I got to Bear Brook for pictures (2 hours prior to the ceremony starting), we had to decide whether to have the ceremony outside. After talking with Katrina and her assuring me that it would not be raining when my ceremony was occurring, I said let’s do it outside. I am sooo glad we did, and I thank Katrina for being so supportive as I would have regretted not making that decision. It did not rain during our ceremony 😊. Now on to the reception. It was beyond perfect. The atmosphere is to die for. The food was amazing. The staff was so organized, attentive, and helpful throughout the whole night. I can’t say anything, but good things about this venue and the team attached to it! I would recommend this venue over and over and over. I hope I get to go to another wedding here very soon!!!

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 sel... Read moreection, and the venue itself from our guests. We could not recommend Perry and his team enough!!!

My son’s wedding last Saturday was absolutely magical. Everything was just perfect but had one flaw. The dinner was terrible. I had the salmon which was so dry, I could not swallow it. Spinach was swimming in salt and sweet potatoes was raw. My husband had the lamb. It was overdone and dried out. Our entire two tables were totally unhappy with their meals. The cocktail hour food was delicious and plentiful. I have never seen a spread so large and diversified. It really made up fir the awful dinner.