MCGC was absolutely incredible! We hosted our wedding of 125 guests there a few weeks ago and it…read morewas amazing. In the beginning planning stages, Jackie and Tim were so great about accommodating our crazy schedules and answering our many questions. They were so patient and very helpful in providing suggestions and feedback when we needed it. They allowed us to "drop by" at all hours so we could plan for each of our vendors and even set up the ballroom one day with all the tables so we could really visualize how the room would look. The day of the wedding was more than we ever could have imagined. It really exceeded my expectations in every way. The food was absolutely spectacular. Tim and the chef really went above and beyond to ensure our menu was exactly what we wanted and each dish was impeccable. We had guests commenting on how it was the best "wedding food" they have ever had and felt like they had a meal from a 5-star restaurant! The service was more than we would have ever imagined. Each staff member was very professional and helpful in making sure our guests were very well taken care of. We had a guest mention that his glass wasn't empty all night because his waitress was on top of making sure he was so well cared for! The bar staff was amazing - they were engaging and professional and really had hustle to make sure our guests didn't have to wait around for a cocktail. It was most appreciated! The appetizer stations were set up so beautifully as was the dessert display ! My husband was totally blown away with the dessert feast, it was incredible. They were able to adjust our flowers from different areas to accent the tables and did it so discreetly I had NO idea it even happened until I walked in the dessert room! We had an ice cream bar as well and the service was amazing - it was a great feature to the dessert area. Tim and Katherine were so detailed oriented and made sure everything ran flawlessly from start to finish. The newly renovated club is absolutely stunning!! Its so elegant and modern - very light and bright. The outdoor terrace bar is spectacular - it's huge and unlike anything I've ever seen before. Its so well crafted and has details that are a real standout. Katherine really took care of every little element that I hadn't even thought of - the smallest touches made the biggest difference! The staff put together a really cute candy bar display. I was out on the golf course taking photos and a staff member stuck by my side to make sure I was well hydrated and didn't need anything, food, water, etc. She was able to grab my husband a beer to keep him going through photos! It was a really nice touch! Bottom line - MCGC exceeded ALL my expectations in everyday. The staff really went above and beyond for us and our guests. I would absolutely do another event here.

I played here in a New Jersey Member Golf Day and if you get an opportunity to play, do not pass it…read moreup. The course is beautiful, challenging but very fair. There is a mixture of holes throughout the course. Some tee shots you hit downhill and some are uphill. Most of the greens are smaller than your average size green so make sure you are hitting your irons straight. The 18th hole is one of the most beautiful finishing holes I have played. I look forward to returning to MRGC one day.

On 4/25/22, We attended a "Taste of Madison" event at the Brooklake County Club…read more The Brooklake County Club is one of NJ's top venues for events and weddings. Gary's Wine & Marketplace, was the evening's presenting sponsor. The event provided guests with fine wine, beer and spirits. The event had a Tricky Tray, 50-50 and Silent auction. Chefs from thirty of the area's finest restaurants served samples of their best dishes. During the event, we met wine representatives McKenna and Hanna. They introduced us to some amazing wines. One of our favorite wines was a 2016 Zinfandel named "Rattlesnake" from the Mount Peak Winery in Sonoma County. Our favorite foods of the evening were the Sumptuous Scallops from Rod's Steakhouse, the Lemon Chicken from Pascarella Bros. and Prosciutto and Creamy Cheeses from Gary's Wine and Cheese! Overall, the club has an elegant interior and lovely outside grounds. The entire event layout was excellent!. Everyone was able to move about and sample wine and food without any overcrowding. The service was absolutely wonderful. It was truly delightful coming to the Brooklake Country Club for the very first time! Brooklake Country Club's website is http://www.brooklakecc.com

A very nice wedding venue. Very attentive staff. They were always picking up empty items and fold…read moreyour napkins. The food was very good. During cocktail hour there was a mashed potatoes station that was so tasty. There was also a pasta, wonton, taco and roast beef station. For the dinner we had 4 options. The dessert was a personal sampler plate. The room is the perfect size.

Cute place nestled in the woods of Chatham Borough. I'm not a member but got invited as a guest…read moreand I thought it was a quaint clean community pool. It has 3 pools , 2 large ones of which one has a water slide and a toddler pool which is mid-shin deep for them to splash about with some pool toys. If not the pool, they can go to the two playgrounds...think Little Tikes play material. It also has 8 tennis courts and you can play tennis without additional charges as it's part of being a member. Cost as a member? $3K.....it's pricey but very close by for good outside entertainment.

Minisink is a hidden gem in Chatham, NJ! We moved to Chatham right before my second son was born…read moreand immediately started to hear about the area pools and clubs from our friends and neighbors. Minisink came up so often in those conversations as the "perfect family club at which you'll spend your whole summer" that I immediately investigated it as an option for our family. And it lived up to all the hype! We've been to or belonged to a number of other clubs in the area, including Summit's pool, Racquets in Short Hills, Madison's pool, New Providence's pool, Chatham's community pool, and the Colony pool. All of these others have benefits in their own right, but none of them provided us with anything comparable to Minisink's amenities, year-round activity and social community! From paddle tennis in the fall and winter to swimming, diving, tennis, BBQs, and more during the spring and summer, there is always something happening at Minisink. And aside from the physical amenities, Minisink's family-oriented community is what makes it really great! You'll show up on day one and feel like you belong, your kids will know everyone since all their school friends belong as well, and the club works really hard to provide a full calendar of child and adult social activities. Minisink's value, in my opinion, is really hard to beat!

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.

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.

A nice addition to the indoor golf simulators in the area. Around the same price as others in the…read morearea, very clean, staff was very friendly and helpful. The simulator we were using was a little wonky, but just intermittently, and otherwise fine. They have a large putting green, some massage tables, a bay for club fittings, and you can order food and drink (limited).

We have been members for 4 years now and love it! Swim lessons are awesome here and so affordable…read morefor it being private. The water is so clean!

Noe Pond Club is a very safe, fun and friendly place for some summer fun. Last year I went as a…read moreguest to the club and I've never seen such a unique place. There is nowhere else close-by where you can get swim lessons in a pond. The life guards were very attentive and the swim instructors are very helpful and make the kids feel comfortable. I had the caprese salad and it was excellent. All around amazing experience. I hope to return this year!

I recently attended the event at Marian House in Cherry Hill. While the venue was beautiful and the…read morevendors were kind and engaging, I was deeply disappointed by the apparent lack of integrity in the way the main raffle--the event's primary draw--was conducted. At the start of the raffle, I observed a blonde staff member quietly place a ticket in front of a bride seated beside me, who showed no reaction. That bride later handed the ticket to her fiancé. At the end of the event, the same staff member returned to announce the honeymoon winner, reading a pre-drawn ticket number. The bride and her mother nudged the fiancé--who hadn't even looked at his ticket--before he finally claimed the prize, awkwardly feigning surprise. It was the same blue ticket placed in front of them at the start. This sequence of events strongly suggests that the outcome was predetermined. It is extremely disappointing to witness such a lack of fairness, integrity, and transparency, especially at an event meant to celebrate such meaningful moments. I am happy for anyone winning an amazing honeymoon - but the fact that it was rigged to gift to someone predetermined soured my experience and trust in attending any future events. Beyond the disappointment in the moment, the implications of this are significant. Many brides came with genuine excitement and invested their time, under the impression that they had a fair chance at the prize. The rigged grand prize not only undermines that trust but also damages the credibility of the organizers and participating vendors. I was not the only witness. For upcoming bridal shows, I will not be attending any run by this company - and I highly advise any brides attending or thinking of it to come in with the expectation that the main prize is likely someone the staff knows or has prearranged with to win.

I recently went to a bridal expo at the cosmopolitan and the club at picatinny arsenal…read more both experiences were amazing! the food was awesome, the vendors were great, and it was really helpful for a new bride starting their wedding planning journey. I will attend as many as I can!