The Forest Lodge staff was top notch for the ceremony and reception…read more In particular Desiree and Sydney were a dynamic duo and the epitome of professionalism and hospitality. I was the officiant of the ceremony and cousin of the bride. Desiree and Sydney anticipated every need. There were more than a few times when I signaled to them from afar and before I opened my mouth they were already solutioning or simply giving me the information I was needing in the moment. I have been an Experience Design and Strategy executive for over two decades working with the likes of The NFL and Kylie Jenner. Desiree and Sydney represent what is right, invigorating, and honorable about servicing others. This was the first time I've been to Forest Lodge and I look forward to coming back because your business's future is in tremendous hands you can trust.

I cannot recommend Forest Lodge enough!! If you are looking for a wedding/party venue, look no…read morefurther!! Anthony and Charlie are the absolute best! They are fun, friendly, enthusiastic, accommodating, and love a good themed party! They will work hard to bring your vision to life! I told Anthony I wanted an 80s/90s themed party for my 40th and that I would be coming in costume as Madonna, and he had several awesome recommendations, including who to reach out to to have disco balls installed on the dance floor and how to decorate the space. I also want to give Sean, the manager who oversaw my event, a special thanks!!! He treated me like royalty, anticipating my every need and was incredibly organized and kept me on schedule. I had three different outfits and he had his eye on the clock, shuttling me back and forth on his golf cart to the bridal suite when it was time for an outfit change. I also performed a solo dance to Madonna's "Like a Prayer," which went really well, thanks to Sean being so on the ball!! He moved the party guests from the bar area to the dance floor and coordinated with the DJ so I could make a surprise entrance from the rear of the building! Prior to the event, Sean was also amazing! He loved to talk party details, was super responsive to my emails and very enthusiastic during the planning process, and did the entire set up the day of my event, arranging the décor beautifully!!! The party was a huge success because of Sean and the rest of the Forest Lodge crew!!! THANK YOU for helping me make my dream of an 80s/90s themed party a reality!!!

My fiancée (now husband!) and I looked all over for months to find the perfect venue for our…read morewedding. When we finally decided on our venue which oversaw the NYC skyline, we meticulously looked for all the vendors to help make our dream wedding come true. As we were on a tight budget, we were hesitant on getting a videographer however were told by SO many of our friends that the biggest regret they had for their weddings was not getting video. Due to this, we started looking all over for videographers that not only captured amazing footage of all aspects of the wedding, and to capture all guests, but also that the video was of high-quality. As time was going by, our options were dwindling as we were not able to find the right videographer for us and we were a few months away from the wedding date. Luckily by some fate of fortune, my good friend whom I was a bridesmaid for said that she LOVED the videographer she had for her wedding. I quickly went and watched her highlight reel and asked if it was costly to have so many videographers, however she said it was only one person. I was SO impressed that one person could produce such a great video (and it was ONLY the highlight reel - I cannot imagine the full length film) that I had to meet with him immediately. Due to that chance of fate, I contacted Scott who was very luckily available on our date. Through email, he was very professional, responsive and answered any concerns we had. For budgeting reasons we were unable to have Scott the whole day to capture getting ready, however we asked if he could come a bit earlier than the ceremony to film a traditional Chinese Tea Ceremony for us which he happily agreed. That meant SO MUCH since we really wanted to make sure we were able to capture that for years to come. On the day of the wedding, as we were walking back from First Look photos, we met Scott in person for the first time and he was extremely easy-going and friendly. He also had a video camera that looked like something out of an action movie. Even my nephew ran into it a few times since it looked SO COOL. Throughout the day and night, we thought Scott was just some sort of ninja since he would be at so many places at once. He worked great with our photographer and we just trusted wherever he asked us to look or go. That night, my husband and I could not believe how fast the day went and just looked at each other and said, "SO HAPPY WE BOOKED SCOTT AS VIDEOGRAPHER!!" A couple of days later, we had guests mention if the drone flying around was for us, and that it was really cool that we had aerial shots. Of course, my husband and I just told our friends that it was probably for some other wedding since we had no idea. I was really curious, and asked Scott, who in fact DID have a drone and that it was for OUR wedding. That was a HUGE SURPRISE that I am still baffled by today. We have not yet saw any footage, as our wedding was only a couple of days ago on 9/30, however we are SO EXCITED and will believe it to be nothing short of amazing!!!!! We extend a humongous THANK YOU for Scott, and highly recommend him as we are SO APPRECIATIVE for him being there for our big day!!

Scott was my videographer for my wedding this past June. He did a fantastic job on the day of and…read morecreated a beautiful highlight film for us. Scott is a really nice and talented guy. Scott showed up on time, if not early, and made it to all the different locations at precisely the right times (even though they were 20 to 45 minutes a part). He is very personable and worked great with my photographer. He was never in the way, and was able to capture my wedding day from all angles. The film he made for us was perfect, he considered our style and what was important to us. For instance, Scott recognized our love/slight obsession with our dog so he incorporated her in the film beautifully, he also knew that I was very upset about the flowers my florist delivered (I ordered from Floral Expressions in Woodbridge, NJ - I was very very unhappy with the flowers they delivered) so Scott made it a point to exclude a lot of footage of the terrible flowers. In short, Scott is a fantastic videographer and I would refer his services to anyone!

Tried to get pricing and availability to host a 1st birthday party here however, no one ever got…read moreback to me. I sent numerous emails and left voicemails and I'm still waiting. Very unprofessional. Think they need more than one event coordinator for all three locations.

The owner and staff very friendly. The MC was great very lively and upbeat. Came with a summer…read morecamp. Everyone enjoyed themselves the only complaint I had. Is the pizza was undercooked.

A well kept venue. We walked into a grand hall with a grand piano. Our banquet is on the second…read morefloor. The stairs led us to another grand piano upstairs. I guess the owner loves the piano a lot? The service was very warm and friendly. The dinner was typical: salad, dinner rolls, penne vodka, chicken francaise, beef tenderloin tips. Everything was tasty, but a little bit on the salty side. The highlight was the dinner rolls....they were so good!

My wife and I attended a RWJ and Rutgers Cancer Breast Cancer Awareness evening with a nice dinner…read moreand a guest speaker Produce Pete. An autographed cookbook and dinner and service fabulous.

We highly, highly recommend you book Lifetime Entertainment for your wedding day. If we could…read moreafford it, we would book DJ Ian Ali and his team for every event possible. First of all, Ian is such a great, experienced DJ. We had been to multiple weddings that he also DJ'ed and always had the best time. Everyone was ready to dance all night. Even the music during dinner was a problem (in a good way) because we all wanted to dance instead of finish our food. The packages are straight forward and Lifetime Ent. has everything you could want from a DJ and entertainment vendor. Ian is very open to song requests and gets to know you and your style to ensure you and your loved ones have a great event. For our wedding, Lifetime Ent. supplied multiple screens with towers, colorful light display, audio including for our videographer to connect to, photo booth, sparkulars, and the fog machine for the "dancing on clouds" effect. If you can, request Benny to be your MC! His vibes were awesome all night and until this day, we keep calling him Benny Benassi. He and Ian kept everyone dancing and it became a night we will always remember. Disclosure: He is not actually Benny Benassi, haha. There is no question that Ian and his team have been doing this for some time and do it well. Entertainment was a priority in our wedding planning because it sets the tone for the whole night - DJ, MC - all of it. But what struck us the most from the beginning is that Ian is so down to earth and easy to work with. Very professional, he follows up and makes sure you have everything you need. Definitely the heart of the company and we can't say enough how grateful we are for his time and service!

I was referred to DJ Ian Ali after I decided to use MPW Media Group for my wedding. The reviews…read moreonline were extremely promising! We emailed and met Ian. He is just a super nice, down to earth guy! He was also so easy to communicate with and made the whole wedding process completely stress-free! Music was very important to me, because I wanted everyone to have a good time-- old, young, picky music lovers etc. We went with top 40, songs people will sing to with plenty of 90s and 2000s throwbacks! We also added a percussionist to our package. Ian is a very experienced DJ and was extremely confident that he would DELIVER for the wedding! Now, I got married over two weeks ago and people are still RAVING about the music at my wedding!! Our host was Michael Wolk and he also brought so much LIFE to the party! All my friends and family were asking who the DJ and host was and requesting for their name to use for their future parties! The percussionist all the guests LOVED! It added a whole new level to the already awesome music! The dance floor was completely FULL the whole night!! I even saw aunties, grandma's, and husbands who won't dance-- completely LIT on the dance floor! My super fun photo and video team were also sneaking in a few moves!! A even had one friend who really appreciates music and travels to music festivals all the time, say that this was the BEST event he went to all year!! DJ Ian Ali and Michael really did such a good job keeping everyone pumped and excited! To see all our loved ones so happy and having a good time really made everything SO worth it! It's the best wedding gift we could ever receive, and we thank DJ Ian Ali, Host Michael Wolk and the whole Lifetime crew for helping us have our DREAM wedding!! HIRE them if you want the party of the year!!

Our family recently celebrated our son's wedding at Crystal Plaza, and we could not have been…read morehappier with our experience. From our very first meeting through the wedding day itself, Max and his entire team were an absolute pleasure to work with. They were professional, organized, responsive, and genuinely cared about making sure every detail was perfect. Planning an orthodox wedding comes with many moving parts, and the Crystal Plaza team was incredibly accommodating every step of the way. No request ever felt like an inconvenience, and they consistently went above and beyond to ensure everything ran smoothly. Their experience, flexibility, and attention to detail gave us complete confidence throughout the planning process. When the weather required us to pivot to an indoor cocktail hour, Max and his team handled the change seamlessly. They were incredibly accommodating and creative in finding the perfect location for the Chassan's Tisch, ensuring that everything flowed beautifully without compromising the experience for our guests. Their ability to adapt quickly while maintaining such a high level of professionalism was truly impressive. On the day of the wedding, everything was executed flawlessly. The venue looked stunning, the service was exceptional, and the staff worked seamlessly behind the scenes to make sure our guests had an outstanding experience. We were able to relax and truly enjoy the celebration because we knew we were in such capable hands. We are so grateful to Max and his entire team for helping make our son's wedding such a beautiful and memorable occasion. We wholeheartedly recommend Crystal Plaza to anyone looking for an elegant venue with outstanding service and a team that truly cares about making your special day perfect.

If you're thinking about having your wedding at the Crystal Plaza, stop searching and book it now…read more This was the third wedding our family has celebrated there in the past 15 years, and there's a reason we continue to return. The experience is consistently exceptional. Planning a wedding in less than a year felt doable, calming, fun, and absolutely worth it--all because of the Crystal Plaza staff and their unmatched professionalism. Every single person who works there is an expert. They are warm, welcoming, and dedicated to making your wedding not just a day, but a memory that lasts forever. Allan, Max, Ryan, Nannette, Issac.. (really everyone) are the absolute best people. They make you feel like Crystal Plaza is your home away from home...you may never want to leave! They are ALL helpful and attentive, answering every question with impressive promptness. On the morning of our wedding, I walked into the penthouse to get ready with my large bridal party (13 bridesmaids), and tears immediately filled my eyes. The ambiance in the penthouse is stunning--beautiful, calming, relaxing, and so spacious. This feeling continued as I entered the ceremony room, cocktail hour and reception!! Throughout the entire day, both my husband and I felt completely at ease and didn't need to think about anything except enjoying ourselves. This wouldn't have been possible with our bridal and groom attendants. Alejandra, Estivalys and Gerald, G, were phenomenal. During the day Alejandra repaired a bridesmaids dress and made sure I ate and stayed well hydrated. Estivalys was with me the entire wedding, helping me bustle my dress, and even helped me get my shoes on when I wanted to do a shoe change. She thought of everything and reminded me to enjoy all the moments. My husband will not stop raving about Gerald, G. He is attentive, friendly and was on top of everything. He went above and beyond to make sure the groomsmen had everything they needed from the morning to the evening. Then we met our Maitre'd', Mikheil--and he was OUT OF THIS WORLD. He runs the show, and he runs it flawlessly. You don't have to think about a single detail because Mikheil has it covered before you even know you need it. His experience and intuition make the entire event seamless. And the food... beyond incredible. The presentation, the quality, the flavors--everything is superb. Your guests will be talking about it for weeks. The available enhancements are the perfect way to make your day feel personalized and unique. Crystal Plaza made our wedding unforgettable!!!! Wish we could relive 1/31/26 every weekend.

Let's start off by saying if I can give them another 5 star I would. It rained like crazy yesterday…read moreat my friend's beautiful wedding and this venue has their own umbrellas to accommodate the guest to walk from the chapel to the venue building. My beautiful friend has such great taste I didn't expect anything less from her but this place lived up to the standards I hold her to. It's so majestic and pristine inside the chapel. This for the fairly take style love story they have. The food was amazing from start to finish. The cocktail hour food was appetizing to every palette. They had everything chicken, beef seafood and sushi. The hors d'oeuvres and main course were well made. I have been to a lot of weddings, and I have been in a couple weddings, and out of all the venues I've ever been to this one is by far my favorite. Mainly because of the food. If it wasn't raining, the outside scenery would be perfect for photos. But I got beautiful photos by the bar, and on the couch in the back of the ballroom. If you want a really nice wedding venue location, I don't know how much this place cost but I bet it was worth it.

Amazing venue! Excellent white glove service and staff. The food was also top notch and the…read moredrinks were delicious and the entire staff is well trained to keep the drinks coming and guests well catered to. Which is hard to find nowadays. They have a great reputation in the wedding industry and have been around for many years but have recently had a gorgeous renovation.

Recently, we had the unfortunate task of finding a fabulous venue for an after funeral repass. As…read moreour mother was put to rest in Florham Park we were seeking out A quality Restaurant Week and accommodate 60 to 70 people in an elegant environment for lunch. No doubt we did well with the Park Avenue club. Not only were the staff. Super accommodating on a short notice, but I found the price to be fair, the food, to be quite excellent, and the environment to be rather beautiful yet simple If I lived in that area, I most certainly would join this club however, I know that my family members have, and with good reasons. I highly recommend the Park Avenue club for any needs you might have pertaining to group, gatherings, and such.

This establishment is absolutely beautiful and the food is superb. I would, without a doubt, have…read moreany event - particularly a wedding there. It's elegant and intimate. The indoor decor is beautiful and the services is impeccable. I was there for a holiday dinner and they had traditional Christmas Carolers singing from table to table. It was absolutely beautiful. The ambiance was quite an experience.