Bridgeview Yacht Club Reviews
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Nicole L. Sent on 10/07/20231000/10 Need to book asap!
Bridgeview Yacht Club: 1000/10
My husband and I want to be a guest at a BYC wedding!! If you need a BOLI table, we would love to join!
Planning: our point of contact was Sam, and she is one of the kindest individuals we know. Sam was very detailed oriented and guided us through the venue planning process and kept us on track with tastings, and details for the day of.
Day of: Eric was our Maitre’d and he felt like family and you can tell he loves what he does. Eric worked in coordination with our DOCs to truly give us a perfect day. Staff were punctual, attentive to guests, and he was on top of everything!! We had several guests come up to us in awe at how on top of everything Eric was and ensuring our guests were well taken care of. I had a guest who injured themselves prior to the ceremony and Eric ensured they had an extra chair to elevate their leg and their drink was never empty!
My bridal attendant was an angel. She made sure my husband and I were fed, always had a drink, and helped me change my dresses. She was always a step ahead with something that we may have wanted or needed.
Food and Drinks: our guests 5 months later are still bringing up how good the food was. We expanded the cocktail hour to include the raw bar, during the reception the food was cooked to perfection and those who had dietary restrictions were accommodated. For dessert, we upgraded to the deluxe Viennese hour, which was a huge hit with our guests. The best part is that when we went back the next day, all of the left over dessert the staff had wrapped up for us to go. This was huge!! My husband and I were pulled away for pictures during our dessert hour and were unable to try any during that time. It meant a lot being able to enjoy that moment together eating our dessert. The bartenders kept the drinks flowing and were fast that the lines were never too long. We had two bars open during the reception and we were able to do multiple trays of shots to hand out to our guests.
We wish we could relive this day as a guest at our own wedding, the team set up our venue better than we had envisioned, were a dream to work with, the food was outstanding, and we did not have a worry in the world that something would go wrong. Cannot recommend them enough!
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Lucy A. Sent on 12/01/2023Our Dream Wedding - Perfect Location!
We are so glad we booked BYC for our wedding day!! Since the staff, especially Jenn and Eric, were so on top of things in planning, we didn't feel the need for a wedding planner. The staff took care of our timeline, made sure everything was set up for us exactly how we pictured it, and broke everything down for us at the end of the night. Everyone raved about the food and drinks, and the staff serving were extremely attentive. The ballroom was the perfect space for our large wedding (200 guests) to feel comfortable and not cramped, and left plenty of room on the dance floor (though it was full the whole time!). We couldn't imagine a more perfect day, and its proximity to Long Beach for the ceremony at my husband's home church was an extra bonus for us. We wish we could go to another event there!! -
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Kaitlin R. Sent on 05/09/2023Exceeded my expectations
Everything at Bridgeview went perfectly. It wasn’t our top pick for venue, but they delivered beyond our expectations. Jen helped us along the way and she was the best, she was available whenever I needed her, even on her days off. She was flexible with the menu and any requests we had she did what she could to accommodate us. I was verrrry skeptical about not meeting the maitre’d or bridal attendant prior to the wedding day (I am not very social with new faces), however I felt like I knew them since forever when I walked in the day of our wedding. I know how cliche that sounds, but it’s true. Even having two wedding coordinators with me on the day of, both Eric and Isabella were there for everything I needed and everything I didn’t even know I needed. I was actually amazed at everything they did to make the day go so perfectly. The food was great, and the drinks were strong. I can not thank everyone at this venue enough for dealing with me and helping execute the perfect wedding day. -
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Trevor H. Sent on 02/16/2022Beautiful venue and amazing staff
We visited bvyc before the pandemic and it was tops amongst the 18 other places I visited. Samantha was very nice and accommodating and we reserved a date. Then the pandemic hit. They were super accommodating regarding changing dates twice.
Once the big say arrived, everything was great. The arrangements were spot on and the food was honestly the best part.
Recommend this place fully and would love to be a guest there to treat the food and enjoy everything. -
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Adam Z. Sent on 10/28/2019It was the perfect day, all thanks to Bridgeview Yacht Club
After getting engaged back in July, we decided that we wanted to get married within a few months and decided on October 13th.
After searching around venues, we quickly learned that if you want to have a party at a catering hall, its quite affordable, but a wedding, make sure you're sitting when they tell you there is a $10,000 surcharge.
Bridgeview was different, there was a set price for a sit down or a buffet and from everyone we spoke too, people raved about the food. There was an additional ceremony price but it was very reasonable and included hospitality. And with our date open, we booked them for our day.
To keep the costs down, we did a lot of the planning ourselves and included friends we trusted to provide the key elements. As the day got closer, we met with Jenn from Bridgeview a few times, to discuss and choose the menu. They have a lot of Gluten-Free options and that was important to us. We were also able to choose table cloths and napkins to fit our color scheme. Bridgeview had every imaginable color with was a nice touch.
Fast forward to the day. They let us get there early to start setting up and getting ready. My bride had her hair dresser meet her so they could start preparing for the ceremony. I and my grooms people unloaded the car and started to plan out the setup. We had a chuppa to build and also setup the party room and the ceremony space. What I hadn't expected was help from Bridgeview.
It was apparent that from the second I got there to setup, there was help and direction all around me. The staff led by Eric and Claudia at Bridgeview took our engraved vases and centerpieces, the other design chotskies and completely set everything up in the party room while I setup the Chuppa in their courtyard.
As the ceremony time approached Eric directed me to get ready and then we went over a few things before things got underway. Everything went so smoothly. And the ceremony came and went and it was beautiful.
During the party itself, Eric and Claudia were there 110% of the time. They were overly attendant which was great, and never not helpful. Between taking pictures, seeing family and friends, eating, dancing, it was the direction of Bridgeview that made things go so smoothly. The rest of the staff was extremely professional as well and it seemed like everyone was having a good time. The party ended on time, to the dismay of everyone.
Cleanup was also a breeze, Eric and Claudia helped get extra things packed up, and before we knew it, the day was over. Bridgeview and their amazing staff and facilities made our day everything it could have been and more. Their attention to detail and experience made our day seem effortless and we have nothing but happy, fun memories. All of our guests continue to tell us that our wedding was the most enjoyable wedding they have been which speaks more than our praises. Bridgeview Yacht Club, thank you again.
Other companies that made our day amazing: They also spoke highly of the direction and organization of everyone at Bridgeview.Sip & Say in Merrick for engraving our place card glasses, the centerpieces and for providing delicious wine. Ello Entertainment, DJ servicesReady, Set, Studios, Photo and VideoPammy's Cakes in Long Beach -
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Jessica C. Sent on 10/03/2019Hands down, the absolute best!
I cannot say enough good things about the staff and venue of Bridgeview Yacht Club! We got married 7-13-19. From the moment we met Sam and Eric we were blown away! They took us in after Woodbury CC closed and we had no venue for our wedding, worked with us to accomodate everything we expected to get, etc. The day of, Eric and Kristin were beyond amazing - catered to our every need, kept us organized and on time, and made us feel so relaxed and at ease that everything was taken care of. They worked seamlessly with our vendors and ensured we had the best day ever! -
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Jon Sent on 10/30/2019
Our favorite Venue
Wow, where do I begin. Bridgeview Yacht Club was the first venue we looked at and ultimately booked because no other venue compares. We’re here to tell anyone planning a wedding, don’t waste your time looking! Our extremely high expectations were not only met, but were far surpassed. In the end they did not disappoint. BYC and their associates turn a dream wedding into reality. I wish we could go back to that day and do it again. From start to finish, Jenn guided us in the right direction to make the process seamless. She was patient, accessible, and responsive. She answered many questions, made suggestions, and did everything she could leading up to our event to ensure our day would be as perfect as could be. Even our belongings were presented back to us boxed up perfectly, and in pristine condition as the day we dropped them off. Nothing was missing.
One of the first things I remember about the day is pulling up to the venue and Eric the Maitre D, and Tanya the Bridal Attendant greeting us outside with big smiles on their faces, and warm, friendly, welcoming dispositions. They instantly made us feel like A-listers from that moment on. They were fun while they exuded class and remained professional throughout our entire reception. Early on they briefly pulled us aside to ask us our must have moments for the evening and took every step to deliver. Eric simply, smoothly, calmly and discreetly did his best to handle, and did handle any situation (through no fault of the venue) that could have made the day go a little awry like it was no issue at all, and he didn’t allow it to become a problem that we needed to handle. Tanya was sweet, efficient, and attentive. I have no doubt I was a little fussy due to being a ball of nerves. She helped me with my train and then my bustle, and my bustle again when it malfunctioned. She never displayed anything but grace and never once made me feel like I was asking for too much. She had ready samplings of everything from our cocktail hour, dinner, and our drinks were never not full. My Husband and I would blink and we’d have fresh drinks without having seen her. Having both been in the hospitality industry, my Husband and I were certainly impressed, as were our guests. Several guests made comments of their observation of Tanya, and how Eric paid special attention to family and friends. All of the extended staff at BYC were professional and accommodating. Their level of service is unparalleled. Parents on both sides received several calls about how delicious and abundant the cocktail hour, and dinner was, and how it was the most beautiful, elegant wedding they’ve ever been to.
And if the venue wasn’t already beautiful enough before, and when we booked; the renovations that took place during our time planning, both inside and out, are breathtaking. The updates are absolutely gorgeous, and almost felt like they were done just for us! There’s no other venue like it. Attention to detail is paid to every surface from top to bottom. As for someone with an eye (and prior training) for design, it leaves much to be desired when venues don’t pay attention to their ceiling and lighting, and BYC covers it all, literally and beautifully. BYC is a dream venue. I’m already dreaming of how we can plan a future celebration there to recreate the most beautiful day of our life together thus far! My Husband and I have attended over 20 weddings together. BYC is by far our favorite! -
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Freddy J. Sent on 08/12/2019Amazing Staff and Service
We were well taken care of by Eric and his staff from beginning to end! We honestly couldn't have asked for a better person to take on our day! The ballroom looked amazing and we couldn't have asked for better food. Our friends and family still talk about how good the food was and what an amazing time they had at Bridgeview. -
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Meghan Sent on 07/11/2018Thank you!! The Bridgeview was the first and only place we looked at during our hunt for the perfect wedding venue and boy was it amazing! First off, Samantha is absolutely incredible! She was super responsive from my first inquiry which is why I continued to ask questions, I can't tell you how many vendors responded with generic questions or didn't respond at all. Then the price was incredible and I kept waiting for the other shoe to drop. We visited on two very rainy days and the room still looked incredible, so it was an easy decision. The main ballroom is everything I imagined, basically an indoor tent with tons of natural light and an amazing amount of space. The whole process was amazingly easy, especially considering we were planning from out of state.
Fast forward to the week of, I needed to drop a ton of stuff off and Samantha was available to help carry it from the car inside, which was completely unnecessary, but another reason why she's awesome. She goes above and beyond! Day-of we had Alejandro and Veronica as our maitre'd and bridal attendant and they were equally fantastic! My father-in-law only speaks Spanish and it was awesome to have Alejandro speaking both English and Spanish to our group. They were by our sides when we needed them, but weren't on top of us throughout the event.
We wanted maximum dance time and they made sure that happened as well. We were able to do a faux cake cutting before the reception and they made sure our DJ/MC knew we wanted to dance!
Food was amazing! We did get to eat (all three of our choices!) and Veronica happily made me a plate before taking photos.
We had the most gorgeous day and I don't think it could have gone better! Thank you to the Samantha, Alejandro, Veronica, and the entire BYC staff for making our wedding dreams come true!!
PS - this was a daytime wedding, cocktail hour at 1 and reception from 2-6! I found it very difficult to find photos of a daytime wedding here!! -
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Brittany Sent on 11/28/2017We had our wedding reception at Bridgeview last Friday and it was truly unforgettable. From the moment we walked into Bridgeview to meet with Samantha last year, we knew that this was the place we wanted. Samantha was as helpful as ever throughout the entire process and we couldn't have been more pleased with how attentive she was. The food was SPECTACULAR. Everyone would not stop talking about all the food at cocktail hour! Alejandro and the bridal attendants made the night go so smoothly. We didn't even have to think about a thing. The room was GORGEOUS. All of our guests were blown away with everything about the venue and are still talking about our wedding being one of the best weddings they have ever been to . My bridesmaids and I were able to get ready at Bridgeview the day of, which made for some amazing pictures. I loved how much space we had in the bridal suite! It was the most perfect day and we were so happy to have had the beginning of our lives together start at such a beautiful place. We didn't want the night to end :D Thank you all so much for everything you did for us!
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Seline Sent on 10/16/2017Spectacular attention to detail. One delicious course after another. Christie and Alejandro were on point and available from beginning to end.
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