This banquet hall has been here for ages. I remember coming here for my prom... many, many eon's ago. You can hold pretty much any kind of event here and the pricing is solid. The buffet was quite good surprisingly for the party I attended. read more

My family had the Baptism celebration of my little cousin meal at this venue. Big room to dine and for the kids to have fun. The Hospitality spread was extensive. Salads, Cold Cuts, Cheeses, Fruits,Breads, Seafood, etc. In a Buffett serve yourself style. Then came the platter of Hot Antipasto Family Style for the table: Fried Calamari, Stuffed Mushrooms, Baked Clams, Rice & Shrimp, Eggplant Parmigiano, Salad- Tri Color Salad Pasta: Penne alla Vodka excellent Main Entrees: Roast Prime Rib - cooked to order Chicken San Marco - Roasted Ted Peppers, Artichoke Hearts, Shiitake Mushrooms. Fish- Branzino Oreganata The sides were Mashed Poratoes & Mixed Vegetables. Cake, Cookies &Gelato Coffee,Espresso, Cappucino, Tea The food was excellent. I ordered the Chicken and it was very tasty and the variety of vegetables surprising. Service was attentive and friendly. Very good venue for special celebrations. read more

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Attended tonight for a event . We had a buffet which was excellent. Food was good and included salads, fruit. Cheeses, breads, pastas, fish and meats. Dessert was gelato served from a cart. Service good. read more

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I ordered several trays of food for New Year's Eve from the Graycliff's Off Premise Catering. Joe who runs the Off Premise side was phenomenal! He helped me figure out the perfect food combinations and amounts for my party. He was very attentive and confirmed everything with me before pick up. The food was delicious and everyone enjoyed it! Very impressed with the quality and service especially with them having hundreds of people celebrating at their facility. Thank you Joe and family for a great experience! If you're in need of Off Premise Catering give Joe a call! read more

Beautiful venue and great service. Attended an anniversary dinner for a social organization. Food, open bar/ bar staff and service staff were amazing. I arrived late and was at the open bar and had ordered with 1 person and someone else came to alert me my food made it to the table while at the bar, which I appreciated. Especially as you're trying to dance/ mingle and catch up and get settled. Large size, elegant ambiance & central location. read more

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Very nice venue for weddings and special events. We visited for a birthday recently and the staff were excellent. The food was very good too. We spent four hours partying and eating and it went off without a hitch. Definitely recommend this venue. Having the bar separate is nice because you can hang out there if your DJ plays the music too loud. Plenty of parking as well, even when there is more than one event occurring at the same time. Free valet parking was included. read more

The Graycliff - Birthday party - Party & Event Planning Near Me - Moonachie, New Jersey

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Great space for events and showers! Buffet was hot and delicious, high quality food. Cant miss the churros! Or the cherry gelato! Wonderful service and easy parking. read more

Wow attended a wedding reception here and it was amazing the valet parking, wait staff, bartenders and food absolutely delicious! Probably the best venue I've ever been to!! read more

Worst experience and food & drinks were sub standard We had an engagement party there for over 60 people on 6/17/23 and it was the worst venue experience we ever encountered- as the hosts we were mortified and embarrassed. there was no matr'd at our event - which we were $ charged for white glove passed horderves an extra charge - instead of being past to our guest with a napkin with placed with tongs in the charger on the table - which we were $ charged extra for they barely had servers i think i counted two throughout the entire event- which they confirmed 4-5 for an event this size the food was horrible - prime rib was gray , chicken was dry- service was slow ; not timely; courses were served when courses were not finished yet the drinks were water down - open bar an additional charge $produced water downed drinks an shots , never mind premium shelf liquors guest from the other event next door were actual entering our room and stealing cupcakes from our cupcake tower the owner was smoking a cigar in the room were the bridal party gifts were and stunk them up The gelato cart was rolled in and rolled out within a 5 minute time period am our guests were never able to get a gelato desert The management and ownership made no attempt to rectify the situation once we advised them of the horrible experiences we were forced to endure at their establishment - the event and service , food and drinks were sub standard to say it kindly - would never recommend this venue to anyone for anything ; beware read more

I agree with all the owner comments here. He hung around the bar and smoked cigars with his buddy smelling up the entire area and then attempted to scam me on the bar bill at the end of the night going completely against what the event manager confirmed with us 2 days prior as to what the max amount we would be responsible for, which is his own daughter. They need to get on the same page on how they run their business. Never once asked how everything was. Get everything in writing that they say or better yet go to a business that actually will put attention to detail in the event you are spending thousands of dollars on. read more

Paying good money for an event you would think the staff would be more welcoming.. they weren't. In fact whoever was in charge in the morning of the event gave me so much of a bad vibe it really set the tone for the service ahead. Sure enough the teenagers they have serving the event did everything as if they weren't getting paid.. the space is gorgeous but the atmosphere was very unwelcome. Not worth the experience. read more

My sister and I booked a party for my mother's 70th birthday. As soon as we pull in, I see what I believed to be valet. Nope, just guys directing us where to park. The front lot was packed, By the staff! So we had to park and walk about a block. But as we walked to the restaurant, we were met by the parking attendants and each one asked us if we were here for the surprise party. I got annoyed and asked them not to ruin it. Now, the service.........horrible. Not one waiter or waitress to be found. They set the tables up so that we had 4 forks, 4 glasses, cups for coffee, sugar and everything possible so that they had nothing to do. They didn't even bother taking away dirty dishes or entrees after we were done. They just piled it all on top of each. Thought my sister did open bar, however she didn't because, it was from 11-3pm and only a handful of the people invited would be drinking anyway. I decided to open a bar tab in the lobby. Mind u, we had a small party of 60. 5-10 of them were drinking. They charged me 89 drinks at a total of $1082. Now there's no way for me to know how many drinks were bought. There was another party and there were people from that party at the bar as well. Do the math. 4 hour party. Let's say 10 people drinking at a family party at a catering hall. 10x9 drinks per person in 4 hours. It doesn't add up. Then, $1082. Here's the best part. I say nothing. I pay the bill. Walk away. My sister asks the owner if they're sure about those figures. He gets so upset, runs into our room, yelling at me saying that he's not a thief. I had to remind him that this was his place of business and he should be professional and have this discussion with me in private behind closed doors. I gave him a piece of my mind for embarrassing me in front of my family. Why he felt the need to discuss my bill with another person is beyond me. Stay away if u can. read more

I can't say I enjoyed the food here. There wasn't much to it. I ordered the salmon which was tasty. The salmon was cooked nicely as it wasn't dry. I looked over at some of my friends dishes and I wouldn't order the steak. You get a massive amount but the appearance looked off to me. I guess it didn't look appetizing to me. Staff was friendly and attentive throughout the whole venue. read more

The Graycliff - Party & Event Planning Near Me - Moonachie, New Jersey

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Attended my cousins wedding reception here yesterday and it was wonderful! The venue was truly remarkable and they went above & beyond with food and service! Highly recommend this place if your considering a reception venue!! Valet parking was a plus also! read more

This is a review from perspective of a wedding guest. Started off badly: Do you prefer self parking? You are a second-class guest, and directed to drive to an adjoining bank parking lot. Why? There was plenty of on-premise parking spots. Bank allows this? Not worth an argument at start of a happy occasion. Appetizers were probably best part: included wide assortment of seafood. Suspect whatever is not eaten is reused for next affair that followed 1 hour later since appetizers were removed quickly to prepare for next party in same room. Appetizers were identical for both affairs. Dinner portions were generous, though lacking in flavor. Graycliff mostly falls down on courteous service: plates are removed before people are finished or returned to their seats, wine with dinner is offered once and server never seen again, and coffee was served warm. Never saw one server again after asking for an extra chair. Not just me: everyone in our party made similar comments. Seems everything feels rushed and lacking in caring adult supervision. Owners would do well to examine what they are doing from customer perspective. Low rating on basis of what is expected from a wedding venue, and what Graycliff could be. PS Double-check your directions: Direction from GPS based on mailing address and actual location near Teterboro Airport are different. Have no idea why. PPS Nevertheless, a lovely wedding. read more

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I would give this place a big zero if I could!! The most horrible place I have ever been to!! Unprofessional entire staff beginning with the managers to the unexperienced maitre'd, waiters. I've never in my life experienced such a terrible time from beginning to end. Everyone was complaining about the service and lack of professionalism. The food was lousy. Everything is old and broken. No one cares. Bartender could not make any drinks and all the liquor was watered down. It was horrendous. Don't waste your money. You will want to scream and pull your hair out!! It is a complete disaster. read more

My son got married there the ceremony and reception. Everyone that works there is amazing. The food was outstanding and plenty of it . Emily who is in charge there was absolutely outstanding. Emily and her team was absolutely perfection. read more

Absolutely terrible venue. They only accept cash payments, beware they do this so you have no course of action if things do not meet your expectations. Food was atrocious. Open bar alcohol was watered down, bottles and shots. Staff was terrible, understaffed party. The owner smoked cigars inside the venue which made a few of our guests actually sick, , had zero respect for guests... additionally the executive staff would not provide any type of refund or rectify anything that occurred. read more

went here for a baby shower, there was at least 3 other parties going on. Cute place. not much parking tho, had to park all the way by Wendys. Food was very good for a banquet. read more

I highly recommend this venue! The prices are unbeatable for the excellent quality of food and level of service. Everyone thought we paid so much more! The DJ and team were very accomodating and loads of fun. And the photobooth - what a hit throughout the night! Our guests had such a good time! The location is a bit in the middle of nowhere, but there are plenty of parking spots and the inside decor is pleasantly surprising. We're so glad we chose this place! read more

I wanted to take a moment to express my gratitude regarding my daughter's 21st birthday event on November 13, 2021, at The Graycliff Banquet Hall in Moonachie NJ. To begin with this was going to be an over- the- top event that had a lot of details that required attention to our requested details. From the beginning of locking in our event date was a delight to work with Emily and Kathy. Emily made things simple, easy, smooth, and very clear. The minute that we arrived to set up for the party everything from the large balloon number display, guest tables, Balloon art display, the 21 cakes set up display with lights and the floral centerpieces, guest card table, champagne table were in place and set up in a beautiful way. It was breath taking to walk in and see that the staff had already put everything together for me. The maître d Jon WONDERFUL, OUTSTANDING, CARING, KIND, GENTLE and handled everything and beyond. I was escorted to the bridal room with a drink and was able to relax before guest arrived. I was so impressed with my experience working with you from beginning to end. The staff were professional, courteous, and worked very hard the entire evening. The bartender simply fabulous he handled everything calm and cool, kept the drinks coming no long wait at the bar. Everyone that attended the party raved about the food. Every dish from the buffet to the dinner was delicious. Everyone went above and beyond. I can't tell you how thrilled and still over the moon. I will be sure to give you kudos online and recommend you to all my friends. read more

I liked this place. I'm gonna give like 70% of the credit to the bride and groom though ;-) Let's talk about the food, service and drinks. All the waiters and waitresses were attentive and sociable except for maybe one. I did see her crack a smile though at one point. I was quite astonished by it. The food was great...Chicken San Marco was baaaaaangin'. I'm on the website now, and they have a crazy menu. Bartender was quick, like REALLY quick. Drinks were good...first Amaretto Sour I've had that didn't taste ridiculously sour. Audio system was good and the dance floor was the right size for 100 or so guests. I would recommend this place as a great venue to have a wedding reception. read more

First, this place did an amazing job following all the new outdoor dining rules for covid. My cousin had her graduation party here this past Sunday and I was impressed with the kindness and professionalism of the staff. It was a very humid day, so I only ate a little bit of the huge lunch and brunch spread they put out, but my husband said the breakfast options (waffles eggs etc) were awesome. I loved the fresh fruit bar, and their penne vodka, rice and veggies all best my expectations for "catering hall style" food. The open bar was great, mimosas I think could have used a bit more alcohol but still enjoyed the fresh real orange juice! Our party had our own bathroom and it was immaculate. I do appreciate them letting the family bring their own cake as there are numerous food allergies in the family. I do wish they picked a tent that was not clear on top, as the sun beating in on you while you are trying to eat or dance was rough. Overall they are doing their best in a tough time, and I would return for an event here! read more

Fast paced high volume food with quality? Apparently so! The food served at the event I was at all was very good -- and this being true even getting there late and sampling the appetizers in a less than optimal state. For the main course I chose salmon and it was done perfectly and worked well for what surrounded it on the plate. I have not been impressed with the run of catering places I have been to recently and it was nice to finally see an exception to that streak! read more

Very nice interior but the main entrees weren't the best I've had. Cocktail hour food was tastier than the main entrees. I ordered the stuffed chicken; chicken was dry and flavorless, potatoes were super salty. Dessert table was pretty and was ok. pretzel balls with the chocolate fondue was my favorite item everything else tasted either old or it was done earlier that day and just sat on the counter the entire day. Staff was very nice. Drinks at the bar were nice, not too strong not too light. read more

Food and ambience good, but wine not only expensive, but they don't keep at proper temperature and first two bottles order had turned and when we ordered 3d bottle, they substituted one of the old ones after first pour! read more

This is a nice venue for gigs. They have the space to accommodate a large party and have multiple spaces for cocktail hour and the main event. Food is pretty good and so is the bar. I like that they have two small "stages" where you can put the DJ or a small photo booth or something like that and it is out of the way. Lighting can make the place look really nice as well. read more

I was at The Graycliff (in the sun room) for a Bridal Shower. The food was really good, and the space was full of natural light, which was quite nice. The staff was fantastically attentive (maybe too much - does every napkin on a chair really need to be re-folded? But that's restaurant policy!). It was a little weird sharing a common bathroom with the neighboring event spaces. I was dressed for a sunny bridal shower, sharing a bathroom with women decked out to go clubbing! All parking is done by valet, or you can go around the corner and park in the bank parking lot. read more

The food and service was great. The employees were courteous and friendly! The venue was beautiful, and most important, the bathrooms were clean! The credit goes to the grooms - yes, we attended a union - who obviously chose the details and line-up. The food was delicious - there were pastas, breads, a carving table with both pork and beef. Cocktail hour had cuts of cold cut Italian meats, cheese fondue with various breads, fruits, etc. The cocktails were decently strong, too! There was a fire show hosted by The Graycliff to introduce the dessert table, which included gelato (with bananas foster and chocolate cherry sauce), pastries, fruit, cannolis, etc. Again, Credits to the grooms for the amazing drag show and choices of music! Woot woot! It was a beautiful ceremony and evening overall! read more

The Graycliff - Union in progress! - Party & Event Planning Near Me - Moonachie, New Jersey

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My daughter's shower was phenomenal thanks to Captain John and his staff. From the moment we arrived he was attending to our every need and question. They followed the distance guidelines and wore masks. The appetizers were fresh and the pasta was delicious. The Sole was very tasty and I received many compliments on the food. The added touch of the gelato, different coffees and mimosas were an added bonus! I was extremely satisfied with the food and the service. I have highly recommended The Graycliff and will not hesitate to use again in the future. read more

Not worth the money for what you get which is not much. Save your marriage and look elsewhere for your reception!

We booked the venue for a 50th party and it did not meet our standards. First of all they ONLY accept CASH payments, well that's what they told us. We spent over 10k and it had to be paid in cash because they do not accept payments by credit cards or bank checks, and we paid them immediately in full after booking 3 months in advance & more after we received all our final rsvp. The rudeness and arrogance of the 2 sales people ( owner & daughter) we dealt with was disappointing. The only reason we chose this place was because, at the time of booking, they had the date we needed. When the date arrived of the party , the linen we paid extra for were dirty. The linen the food was going to sit on was filthy with red sauce. I had to bring it to their attention to replace before party began. Its like they rolled those tables in our room from a prior party, so gross & I couldn't allow our guest to see that. The workers were also complaining on how rude the owner was to them. At this point, I just wanted to get the party over with . Unfortunately I cannot recommend this place to anyone because the way they treat people is terrible. The food was also not that great & rooms need updating and deep cleaning. In addition, I had to ask one of the workers to vacuum the entrance where the rug was because it was so dirty as well and I was embarrassed if the guest arrived to view a dirty floor. I wish I could say something positive about this venue but I cannot. read more

Had my wedding there tonight.... Owner Tony-Treated me like royalty. Planner Michelle-Terrific to work with. Maitre D' Wilma-A Pro...every thing ran perfectly. Photography-Go with In-House Ultimate Entertainment. We had personal photographers the whole evening, and the DJ's were great. Here is what my guests were saying: -Food Unbelievable -Venue Unbelievable -Service Unbelievable It was an unbelievable night, and the Graycliff made it happen. Best place for a wedding... Doug Lemberg read more

My wedding on 4/27/19 was beautiful and the food was great! Staff was attentive and the venue has such a nice intimate feel to it. We were very pleased. Great place for a more affordable venue. We didn't need to completely empty our savings in order to have a really nice wedding and our guests had the best time. read more

The Graycliff is the most dishonorable facility I have ever experienced. First- they changed the room we chose and the time on us. When we tried to correct this issue it was clear it was done on purpose to accomodate a newly booked event. You could not find a more insane owner. I say insane because the man literally yelled at not only myself but our guest caught him yelling at the help to where the guest suggested that they should file a complaint and leave the establishment. This man was out totally of control. We only wanted to make some room adjustments and add a table. He does not understand the business he is in and/or absolutely doesn't care. You are in a people business. You are in the catering business. The words simply mean- catering to- helping people achieve their goals in his facility. He did everything he could to boss us around, scream and threaten me. This is a place to stay totally away from and don't be fooled by the relatively nice manager. They cannot control this animal. He's her brother. read more

3.5 stars The Graycliff is a nice catering hall, beautifully lined with a mirrored perimeter in the main room with crystal lighting throughout. While not the most gorgeous of halls, and not the most spectacular of views, the establishment is very tastefully decored, without being gaudy or over the top. Upon arrival, the valets, while helpful, are not the friendliest of folk, but they guide you to your party--the Graycliff hosts 2 parties in an evening. Much it chat is minimal, but they aren't rude. The highlight of just about every event I've been to here--well over a dozen--is the cocktail hour. The bartenders are friendly and efficient. More importantly, they but out one heck of a spread! Sushi, pasta, lamb chops, carving stations, Italian meats, cheeses, seafoods, stir fry, vodka bar, raw bar, passed plates and more! After that cocktail hour, who needs a main course? There are plenty of tables and seating for the cocktail hour as well--always a plus. The main courses are always just so-so. The meats usually miss the mark on the cook times, while the other options are good but never spectacular. Of course I'm usually too full to care about the mains, so I seldom care about that. They do a fire show and production for the Viennese table which is fun to watch. It would be nice if the quality of the desserts matched the display, but they seldom do. Decent zeppoles, average pastries. They certainly provide a nice selection and you'll get your sugar fix, but nothing really stands out. The servers are mostly pretty good, though there are a few bad apples that spoil the bunch. Nobody ruins the evening, but a few bad attitudes are noticeable. Tony, the owner, always does a great job of making his presence felt, but not in an intrusive way. He does a spectacular job of overseeing the operation and addressing all concerns as need be. If you're having a wedding, bar mitzvah, what have you--you may want to check out the Graycliff. While not best ever, they are consistent and always very good at what they do. read more

After crossing the nation to come to New Jersey, I wasn't expecting the AMAZING reception that I just went to. Of course, I expected the wedding and reception to be fabulous and wonderful and tearfully beautiful but the reception at The Graycliff just made my friend's special day even more fantastic. Arriving there was as bad as I had feared (especially after getting lost multiple times to the church). There is complimentary valet, which is so nice when trying to find parking. Walking into the restaurant, there was cocktail going on with a pianist in the middle of the room playing a baby grand. Lots of jazz and lots of liquor flowing at the open bar. There was a hot buffet of different warm appetizers. The Greenhouse room was opened with small square 4 person tables and a delicious buffet of cold meats, cheeses, fruits, and breads. Two ice sculptures at the end of the spread gave it an elegant touch. Two waitresses dressed in gorgeous LBDs served sparkling wine with strawberries or watermelon/apple/cherry martinis. Once cocktail hour was over, we headed into the reception area and it was absolutely gorgeous. The dance floor was in the middle and the happy couple had a sweetheart table at the very front. The bridal party was introduced by an energetic dj duo. It was very well dj'd and I had a blast dancing throughout the night. The food is simply amazing. I had some type of steak dish and they accommodated my request to have it cooked medium rare. Amazing service. The waitresses came by to take drink orders, saving me the trouble of going up to the bar to get a drink. I think aside from the people and the open bar and the bridal couple, my favorite part of the service is The Graycliff Finale. The dessert portion of the evening is simply amazing. They had a fire show! As the sparkles flashed on, the staff kept bringing in trays and trays of desserts! There were jello in champagne glasses, assorted cakes and cookies, a CHOCOLATE FOUNTAIN (my favorite), and small mini bar where they pour a shot of your choice of alcohol into chocolate shot glasses. AMAZING. Godiva Milk Chocolate liquor in a small chocolate shot glass!? Drink and then eat the glass.....whoever decided to always have that on the finale should be PROMOTED immediately. So amazing. We were completely stuffed by the time the main entrees had come around but we could not help reaching for "just one more" taste of everything there! I had a wonderful time (as I always do at weddings with an Open Bar and a great DJ) and I know that if I ever live in New Jersey, I would want my reception held here. It's amazing! I would even consider overcoming those crazy turnpikes and hours of driving to come back for a wedding if the reception was held here!! read more

I had my son's baptism/birthday party December 27, 2015. THE WORST DECISION MADE! I had to tell the waiters to remove dirty plates and glasses, my guests are bringing their plates to an end table so they have room to eat. I had to tell the waiters that food had run out during the cold appetizer buffet. My guest were told the can't have espresso until after theY served coffee, cake and then we will get to the espresso. Only after I complained repeatedly was the espresso served. Last but not least the party ends at 7pm. As I am handing gifts out saying goodnight the staff is pushing tables and cleaning up . Then the owner says he should just kick us out because he has a wedding at 7:30. THIS PLACE RUINED MY SON'S PARTY!!!!!!!!!!!!! deserves -100 stars read more

Completely top notch! I have attended a number of different types of events at this catering hall and each time I am more impressed. They are always so on top of everything. The food and service is out of this world. I aways leave completely satisfied. The cocktail hour has every type of food you can think of. There is actually no need to have a served meal after because everyone is so stuffed from the amazing food at the start. I plan to host some events in the future here. read more

The Graycliff is a large banquet hall in a quiet part of Moonachie. Its conveniently across the street from a NJTransit bus station, but note that your GPS will lead you astray (mailing address is 120 Moonachie Rd, GPS is 290 Moonachie Ave). I visited Graycliff on a Sunday afternoon. Due to the GPS incident, I was running late. When I showed up, dear fiance had been waiting for 10 minutes, but he wasn't chatting with any of the staff, who stood back on the other side of the room. I introduced myself at the desk, and was promptly whisked on tour with Gina. She must be a champion speedwalker - in her 4 inch heels, I could barely keep up with her pace! She was a bit curt when we asked questions and was often waiting in the next room by the time we finished looking at the first. The facilities are pretty, with a large chandelier, a gorgeous sun room with marble floors (for cocktails), and plenty of room. They can seat 250 banquet or buffet style easily. The main ball room has these two large indoor mirrored gazebos which are pretty, but a little outdated. The carpet is bright red and the bridal suite is comfortable. There are only 3 stalls in the bathroom though, and the outside isn't impressive. Its actually really really quiet outside, across from a large office building and a few residential homes. They have a gazebo out there, but its pretty awkward when you look at the backdrop of the office building, trees, and a road. After the tour, we chatted with Cathy, who explained the packages and fees. The menus was extensive and sounded really delicious, but the myriad add on options were a bit overwhelming and confusing. (Changing the font on the menu would help!) When all was said and done, the prices and options put in front of me were on the high end of the range Cathy had quoted to me via email a few weeks before. In addition, there seemed to be little pricing flexibility in the package and the packages were presented very matter-of-factly. She dictated the list of options mechanically and didn't elaborate unless I asked a question. They simply acted as if they did not need or want my business. Perhaps its the recent attention from TLC's "Four Weddings" and they're so overwhelmed with inquiries, but it didn't matter if we booked or not. Since customer service is such a biggie for me, the Graycliff is off my list. Disclaimer: My reviews in the Wedding Venue search list are based solely upon my initial visit, interaction with staff via email, and how well it fit with the requirements for my wedding (access to public transportation, can fit over 200 people, can hold the ceremony on site, offered a sit down dinner in my buget). read more