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    Damian Sent on 11/13/2023
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    Unforgettable Memories at Marina Del Rey

    Our wedding reception at Marina Del Rey was everything we hoped for and more. The venue itself was stunning, creating a warm and inviting atmosphere that felt just right for our special day. But it was the impeccable service and attention to detail from the staff that truly made our day exceptional. They were there at every turn, ensuring everything ran smoothly, which allowed us and our guests to simply soak in the joy of the evening.

    And then there was the food - a highlight that our friends and family haven't stopped talking about! Every dish served was a delightful surprise, from the elegant presentation to the delicious flavors. It's not just the place or the decor that makes Marina Del Rey special; it's the people and the care they put into making every moment count. We couldn't have asked for a better place to celebrate our union.
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    Excellent!

    This past June, we had an amazing wedding for our daughter. We highly appreciate and recommend Joe Orzo. He provided great advice, professional help, and accommodated to all our needs. Our guests were happy with the venue and the service. Thank you very much!
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    Melissa L. Sent on 12/04/2022
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    Picture perfect wedding venue with the most incredible staff

    Marina Del Rey was the last venue we visited after recommendations from friends. Immediately upon arrival we enjoyed the beautiful lobby and peaked at the outside ceremony area. Moments after we were met by Joe Orzo who gave us a full tour of the entire venue. We booked that same day and couldn’t have been happier.
    Working with the venue to schedule appointments, or ask questions was easy. There were prompt responses and flexibility to come in on our time.
    In the days leading up to the reception Joe takes the time to carefully explain each step to ensure a flawless day for all involved.
    Our Ceremony and Reception included everything we asked for and more. We were given so much help by every staff member as well as our bridal attendant Carla who worked so diligently to ensure we always had food or drinks available!
    Our guests raved about the view outside, the ambience and decor in both the ceremony and reception room but most importantly everyone LOVED the food. There were choices to satisfy everyone and everything was delicious.
    We were so happy by how smooth this entire process and day went due to the dedicated and exceptional expertise of Joe Orzo and everyone at Marina Del Rey. We couldn’t have dreamed for a better venue or team for our most important day.
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    Marilyn P. Sent on 08/10/2022
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    Exceptional

    If you are a looking for a fantastic venue in NYC, Marina Del Rey is it!!!! I can’t say enough about the staff. Right when you first walk in, you are greeted with a smile. They paid attention to every detail and made me feel so much at ease on the day of my wedding. Our wedding day was perfect and I couldn’t have asked for better service. My guests are still talking about how great the food was. Joe Orzo, Tori and Karla, you guys were fenomenal and I can’t thank you enough!
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    Taryn C. Sent on 07/18/2022
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    Amazing from start to finish thank you Joe Orzo!

    Omg the marina del ray was the perfect place for my wedding. The entire night was perfect thanks to Joe Orzo and the bridal attendant. The food was amazing and the Venetian hour was to die for!!! All my guest said “ this is the best wedding we have ever been too”! Amazing service all around!
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    Shraddha A. Sent on 08/27/2022
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    A dreamy wedding

    From the minute we entered Marina del Rey, my husband and I knew we were getting married there. With its waterfront venue and views of the city skyline, Marina del Rey is exceptionally beautiful - but it’s the people who work there who will make your wedding magical.

    The owner, Carl Randazzo, and our maitre’d, Joe Orzo, are kind, cheerful, and confident professionals. We had a fusion Hindu-Western wedding – a multi-day event with multiple uncertainties (COVID, rainy weather), but we trusted their experience and our event was better for it. Carl even took the time to help us choose the beer for our welcome party and surprised our guests with delicious pastries as they arrived for the baraat procession. Joe guided our flower girls down the aisle and made sure we always had a drink in our hands. From the moment we booked MDR, we never had to worry. They extended endless warmth towards us and treated us like family.

    Our wedding day went seamlessly, and we couldn’t be happier. All the pastas were absolutely incredible, as was the Viennese dessert spread! Our guests kept saying it was the best wedding they’ve been to, and we agree - it felt like a dream. Thank you so much to Carl, Joe, and everyone at Marina del Rey for the memories of a lifetime.
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    Velvet L. Sent on 05/26/2022
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    My dream wedding

    Marina Del Rey by far exceeded our dream wedding. From the time we sat with Carl to the day of the wedding the customer service was stellar!! I couldn't have asked for a better experience. It rained on our wedding day but you would've noticed they recreated a magical tent and the ceremony kept going. The food was DELISH, the drinks were great not watered down like other venues.
    All of my guests can't stop talking about our wedding!! There was never a time when we didn't feel special during this process leading to the big day and we are grateful.
    We thank Carl, Tori, Joe, Savanah and the rest of the staff that made our dream wedding come true!
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    Best reception ever!

    Marina Del Rey was perfection and made the wedding of our dreams come to life. From our amazing Maitre D (Joe Savino) to the delicious food and breathtaking views we had an amazing wedding reception and experience. They went above and beyond to make sure everything ran seamlessly and exactly how we planned it. All our friends and family are still raving about our wedding reception and how perfect the food and venue were.
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    Bianca C. Sent on 10/10/2021
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    My wedding was perfect thanks to Marina Del Rey!

    I booked my wedding at the Marina right after my first meeting with them. My husband and I sat down with Joe Savino from the beginning who broke down everything for us from start to finish. Joe was so accommodating in working with what we wanted for our day. Every time I called or went there leading up to the wedding everyone was so nice and friendly, everyone really makes you feel like you’re working with people you’ve known forever.
    Day of my wedding exceeded all expectations thanks to Joe Savino and Joe Orzo. The attention to detail is like no other, making sure that not only my husband and I had everything we needed and were happy but also making sure that each guest was happy. The level of service and professionalism is like none other that I’ve seen at the many weddings I’ve been to and I had so many guests say to me that night and after the wedding how amazing it was & how on top of everything they were. My bridal attendant was also amazing, making sure that everything was taken care of for me from start to finish so I didn’t have to worry about anything. I didn’t stress about a single thing on my wedding day, everything was planned down to the last detail & flowed so seamlessly.
    Moving on to the food. Where to start? There was so much food and it was ALL amazing. The cocktail hour was amazing and had so much to offer our guests. For the reception we did a pasta trio, everyone raved about the risotto! For the entree there were multiple choices, all of which were fantastic. To make sure my guests had the full experience my husband and I had a Viennese hour for dessert which was outdoors, right outside of our reception room. There were so many dessert options - cakes, cookies, a crepe station, ect. They really go all out when it comes to their food and it shows.
    Lastly, the venue itself. The venue overlooks the water which provided such a beautiful backdrop for photos. The ceremony was outside, right over the water & everything was set up perfectly to move right into an indoor/outdoor cocktail hour. My bridal suite was right next to the reception room, making it easy to sneak away when I needed. Our reception was in the Venetian room which was set up exactly how I envisioned. Every last detail was seen to.
    I would absolutely recommend the Marina Del Rey to anyone looking to book a venue for their special day. I can’t say enough just how impressed I was with my experience with them!
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    Princess Sent on 10/30/2021
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    Fancy venue

    This venue was excellent since the moment I went inside. Joe who is one of the owners was the best and I even hired Secruity. Her name was Gina and she was great. The staff and servers were the best and on that day I truly didn’t worry about anything. I would rate the venue %100.
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    Felix Sent on 09/06/2021
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    Best food and services By far.

    If you want a venue that will cater for you and your guests with a 5 star level treatment, then this is the place for you. Carl the owner was super friendly, he will spend time with me on my visits to the venue just to talk about my vision for the special day. Joe Sevinho and Denesha were the best Banquet Managers, they assisted me with all my request and my sure my event run smoothly on the day.
    I can't thank them enough.
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    Jennifer F. Sent on 07/08/2021
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    Beautiful well-priced venue

    Denasia was an amazing coordinator and our main contact at Marina del Rey. She and Joe went above and beyond on my wedding day. It's clear why Marina del Rey has stayed in the business for so long - they are so good at what they do! The proximity to the water, the indoor/outdoor options for guests and most of all, the delicious food and drinks, were all that my guests were talking about days after the wedding. I loved the venue and would definitely do a renewal of vows here in 10-15 years just to be back! You can't go wrong with Marina del Rey!
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    Ashley D. Sent on 05/13/2021
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    The BEST Venue!!!!

    If I could give the Marina del Rey and their staff an infinite amount of stars, I would. From the moment we walked into the Marina del Rey, we knew this was the place we wanted to get married. Joe Orzo was incredible- he has a great personality (he treated us like his family!), has an endless amount of knowledge (30+ years in the business) and he truly went above and beyond for our every single want and need (AND rescheduled our wedding due to COVID without hesitation)!!! He made our wedding vision come to life, and we couldn’t be happier! Our Maitre’d, Denise was heaven sent and her attention to detail was nothing less than exceptional! Joe O , Joe S and Tori made us laugh more times than I can count and if that doesn’t say something about the staff I don’t know what does! We left feeling as though we gained family for life. All of our guests raved about the delicious food and gorgeous views. Put your trust in this venue- you will not be disappointed. We can’t wait for our future events at the Marina del Rey! Thank you all from the bottom of our hearts!! Xoxo, Ashley & Franco DiMarino
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    Amanda P. Sent on 10/29/2019
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    Food, View, Service- A+!

    WOW! between the views and the service i do not know where to begin! Food was incredible, Joe Savino did an incredible job from start to finish! highly recommend
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    Michelle F. Sent on 09/03/2021
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    Dream Wedding!

    My wedding day (8/7/21) was so beautiful at the Marina Del Rey-Every time I think of it, it leaves me speechless because it was absolutely perfect. From day 1, Joe Savino and his team were amazing and I could not have asked for a better venue to help bring my wedding dreams to life. The Marina del Rey is stunning, but the food is phenomenal and the presentation of the cocktail hour and Viennese hour is extraordinary(-now, 3 weeks later, my wedding guests are STILL talking about about impressive it was). Everyone said my wedding at the Marina Del Rey set the bar very high and no one will ever reach that level of perfection. My bridal attendant Denise, was the most amazing sidekick to have on my wedding day. She was there for anything I could ask for and I could not imagine how I would have got through the reception without her! My parents had their wedding with Joe Savino at the Marina Del Rey 39 years ago and it was outstanding then and lived up to it's spectacular reputation today! I wish I could relive this day at this amazing venue-but it left me with memories for a lifetime!
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    Allison S. Sent on 10/09/2019
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    Picture perfect wedding of allison and carlos 2019

    We chose the venue Marina Del Rey for our wedding ceremony and reception on August 3rd, 2019. Marina Del Rey went above and beyond to exceed our expectations and making our wedding day the definition of perfection. Joe made sure all of our catering needs were beyond our wildest dreams. The scenery itself and the view made the most beautiful pictures. The staff made sure all our guests needs were met and exceeded. Marina del Rey is the best location for a wedding with its unparalleled view of the Throgs Neck and Whitestone Bridge, cocktail hour from food all over the world, desserts that could last a lifetime, entrees that are just delicious, and beyond beautiful rooms. Our wedding day was perfect and yours can be too.
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    Angela Sent on 07/03/2019
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    Amazing service

    Great service ! Everything was perfect ! No complaints !
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    Mariel Sent on 08/18/2018
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    We couldn’t be happier with the quality of service that everyone in marina del Rey offer us. I will always be thankful to Joe Orzo from the first day that we visit the venue we felt in love and from that day Joe make sure that everything was set to perfection. I think the best feeling is when you know you are in good hands and when you see trust in the person, thank you so much for working with us and making our wedding day perfect. Thank you Tania my wedding attendant that deserves the best, she made sure that I was comfortable and she was there since the moment I walk in helping in everything I needed. This venue treated our guest like family, I’m grateful that we were able to celebrate our day here and will always be grateful to the entire team in marina del Rey.
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    Nicole Sent on 11/16/2021
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    Wedding - Marina Del Rey

    There are not enough words to express how absolutely perfect and beautiful our wedding was at the Marina Del Rey. Joe Savino was exceptional throughout the night, as well as his staff. We were completely blown away by how the room was set up, and the endless amounts of food all night long - our guests are STILL raving about it. Our wedding was a dream! THANK YOU to the wonderful Marina Del Rey - this venue is without a doubt, the best, with the most gorgeous views. Our hearts are so full!
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    Amanda Sent on 08/14/2018
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    My husband, John, and I at our dream wedding at the Marina del Rey on July 7th - all because of the amazing staff. We did not have to worry about one thing. Tori calmed all of my pre-wedding jitters from the moment we met her during our booking process. At our final meeting, she went over literally every second of our reception to ensure we were not missing a thing. Both Joes worked the night of our wedding and helped every guest feel special. Our bridal attendant Denise made sure my husband and I had anything we wanted - from quickly bustling my dress so I wouldn't miss any of the the fun to food and drinks. She wrapped up our dinner so we can actually enjoy it the next night. The Marina is the place to go if you want top-notch service and a venue that will go above and beyond. We were able to have fireworks and extended the night with a Viennese hour - both of which were highlights of the night. The Marina gave out to-go trays for the Viennese hour since a lot of our guests were already full from the extensive cocktail hour and delicious dinner. Many guests have said it was the best wedding they have ever been to.
    My husband and I kicked off our wedding year by celebrating New Years at the Marina and now we plan on doing this every year as a tradition - especially after the service we received at our wedding.
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    Renata Sent on 07/24/2018
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    Denasia Gilley is amazing. Would work with her again without hesitation.
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    Christina Sent on 07/29/2018
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    I had my wedding at Marina del Rey on May 25, 2018 and it was absolutely perfect. You can’t get a better location or a better view - right on the calm water, great views of the bridges. Thankfully we had great weather so my guests really got to enjoy the wonderful atmosphere. Joe Savino was AMAZING to work with. I don’t even know where to begin. Right away from our first meeting, he made us feel comfortable and really listened to what we wanted so that our day would be perfect. He was very accommodating and really made sure that our wedding would feel like ours. He was always there whenever I had questions, reassured me whenever I was nervous, and ensured me everything would be perfect – and it was. The day of, he checked in with us frequently to make sure we were happy with everything. The service of the entire staff was wonderful and our guests kept commenting on how great it was and how amazing the food tasted. The only thing I wish is that it didn’t go by so fast!
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    Angela Sent on 07/27/2018
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    This is long overdue, but I got married at Marina del Rey back in February and could not have asked for a better venue!
    Joe Orzo and his staff go above and beyond any expectation you have. They're professionalism and honesty throughout the planning process really put our minds at ease for the big day. Our Wedding day turned out exactly how we envisioned it and it is all thanks to Joe and his team at Marina del Rey. They not only took care of our needs, but our guests as well. Our families and friends are still raving about the food and the service, not to mention the location! The Bellagio room is spectacular, along with those bridge and Long island sound views!
    We had such an amazing time at our Wedding, we can't wait for someone we know to get married here so we can't enjoy it all over again!
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    Helena Sent on 04/20/2016
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    I just signed my contract to have my wedding here October 2017. Joe Orzo has gone above and beyond to fit within my budget but still impress my guests which took most of the stress of wedding planning away for me. The venue is goooooorgeous and the staff is very friendly and helpful. I can't wait for my wedding!!
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    Melissa Sent on 10/18/2017
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    Marina Del Rey made all our wedding dreams come true! You can't beat the location, scenery and food! The staff is amazing, especially Tori! Our bridal assistant was on top of everything, she was so patient and fun! People are still talking about how delicious the food was and our wedding was almost a month ago! There aren't enough words to explain how pleased we were with Marina Del Rey!
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