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Marquis De Lafayette Ballrooms @ the Lafayette Hotel Reviews

Marquis De Lafayette Ballrooms @ the Lafayette Hotel

Marquis De Lafayette Ballrooms @ the Lafayette Hotel

Buffalo, NY
4.4 out of 5 rating, 47 Reviews
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    Melissa M. Sent on 11/22/2021
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    Perfect Wedding Weekend!

    We had our daughters's wedding at the Marquis De Lafayette Ballroom. It was absolutely perfect! We worked with Marie and she was awesome! She was always very responsive with emails. Very accommodating when we wanted to meet up to go over room set up or show my daughter's new in-laws the room when they came into town. The day of staff was fantastic. They had the room set up exactly as we had wanted. It was perfect! I had many guest telling me how great the staff was. The head bartender was fantastic..making great drinks all night long. The food was delicious! The venue is absolutely beautiful and the staff made the night perfect. I really can't say enough about the whole experience. It was perfect!
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    Stephanie Sent on 08/12/2019
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    Excellent Service!

    The staff of the hotel, valet, and their communications with Pearl St. Catering are amazing! I was in the Roosevelt Suite for the night prior and the night of my wedding and it exceeded every expectation I could have possibly had! Thank you soo much for being professional, helpful, courteous, and helping make my wedding beyond perfection!!
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    Amazing experience and food!

    Wow!!!! We had an amazing experience at The Greenhouse Room with Pearl Street. We worked with Stephanie, and she is an absolutely saint. She answered ALL of my emails, ALL OF THEM, within 24 hours. She was so thorough and never missed a beat. The food was fantastic - best bang for your buck. Day of banquet coordinator Morgan was so helpful. The venue atmosphere was MAGICAL. We had the best day ever. I cannot say enough great things about this venue!
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    Katie F. Sent on 11/08/2018
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    Amazing experience!

    My wedding was held in the Crystal Ballroom (the smaller of the two ballrooms run by Marquis De Lafayatte). Ali and her team did an amazing job making my wedding a perfect experience! The food was delicious, the staff was great, and I can't think of one thing to complain about. Ali was responsive to every email I sent prior to the wedding and was always helpful. Everyone had a great time and I felt supported every step of the way.
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    Kira Sent on 05/30/2018
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    Stephanie and Charlie from the Pearl Street Catering team are a dream to work with. We had initially conversations with a few different venues in the beginning, but ultimately chose the Greenhouse Room because of their support and responsiveness. We were planning an out of town wedding and knew that not being local was going to be a challenge, but with this team of organized wedding specialists it never felt that way. They are seasoned pros and are so on top of what is needed to make every brides day a dream based on their taste and preference. Everything was better than we could have ever dreamed, and my family, who works in catering and rarely has anything nice to say, has not stopped raving about the food and service. Thank you...thank you...thank you.
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    Charlie was wonderful to work with during the planning process. He was very easy going keeping it stress free, he responded quickly to emails, and anything I wanted he made happen! The room was set-up beautifully the day of the wedding and better than I could have imagined. Amy and Charlie took care of us that night, getting us anything we needed. I highly recommend the Greenhouse room with Pearl St. Catering. The food was also great!
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    Andrea Sent on 07/20/2017
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    I couldn't be happier with our choice in venue!!! Working with the team at Hotel Lafayette (through Acqua) was great. They were extremely responsive, professional and fun to be around. I'm so glad they were part of our big day!
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    Jacqueline Sent on 06/27/2017
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    I could not rave more about Charlie, Amy, and the rest of the team at Lafayette. From booking to packing up our stuff at the end of the night, it could not have been a better experience.

    I am a wedding vendor myself, so we were very careful when picking a venue for our own wedding day. Charlie and the team were incredible from day one. They worked with us to customize a menu that was perfect for buffalo, and not at all "wedding food", and did not blink an eye at the strange questions via email, nor at the bins of stuff we dropped off for our DIY wedding. He was nothing but helpful, kind, and accommodating. Even when there was an issue with another day of vendor, Charlie handled it with grace.

    And oh my goodness day of, he was an angel. He wrangled our family and friends into place for the rehearsal, and the entire wedding day went off without the slightest hitch. They set up the room beautifully, it was better than I could have imagined. Guests could not stop raving about how delicious the food was, how great the bartending staff was, and how kind the entire team was. Amy bopped in and out to us the entire night to make sure we were taken care of.

    Hotel Lafayette was one of the best choices we made throughout the planning process. I would choose them again and again, and wish there was a way to give more than a 5 star rating. Thank you all!!
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    Kristy Sent on 03/06/2017
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    We had the most amazing experience with the Hotel Lafayette! They took care of absolutely everything for us, and our guests raved about the venue the whole evening. They handled centerpieces, decor, worked with us to allow my dad's homemade wine to be on the tables for the toasts, and so much more. Everyone was extremely responsive the entire planning process, we had the most beautiful, magical night. We are so glad we picked the Hotel Lafayette Greenhouse Room!
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    Melissa Sent on 01/18/2017
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    This was the best decision we ever made!! We booked the Greenhouse Room at the Lafayette Hotel which is run by Pearl Street for our January winter wedding. Stephanie was an awesome coordinator to work with in the months leading up to the reception, ensuring our contract was perfect down to the detail of what we wanted and our room would have the right vibe with their already generous stock of decorations available. We really didn't have to worry about anything. They talked with our vendors too and set up all the decor that we provided several days beforehand too... no need to run around trying to put centerpieces together, they did it for us, and had all the linens and tables set up beautifully at no extra charge. My guests completely freaked out (in the best way!) when they saw the room decorated as it was, which was 99% all of Pearl Street's decor - the ambiance, the strung lights, the rustic touches really blew people away and they couldn't stop talking about it and taking pictures. From the start of our reception, our catering captain Morgan absolutely rocked it. She came up to us to introduce herself and let us know she'd take care of anything we needed. She brought me a glass of wine that I wanted, she was able to fit an extra chair in at a table last minute, and even led my new husband and I with another staffer through the food stations so we wouldn't get anything on our wedding attire. The food was awesome - we had guests go back for seconds. At the end of the night, she packaged up leftovers for us to thoroughly enjoy later, and even set out little to-go boxes for our guests to take cake slices. Anything we had leftover in the reception we helped them package up and they had one of the staffers put it on a luggage cart and bring it up to our room which was fabulous and helpful. The serving staff, the bar tenders, the carving station attendants - all of them - such a class act and on point. Best. Decision. Ever.
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    Julie Sent on 11/22/2016
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    Venue books up very quickly, make sure you contact them as soon as you are interested in securing a date! The staff was fantastic to work with from start to finish. They were very thorough, the decor meeting and the meeting the week of the wedding were the best. I felt very confident handing off everything to Charlie and Mike, they made the room look beautiful and added some extra touches that fit with the theme that I didn't know were options! All of the guests raved about the food quality and portions, and the outside Courtyard room was a big hit.
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    We had our ceremony in the courtyard and our reception in the connected courtyard room. The food, service, and staff were great! It was the perfect size room for our 130 person wedding and kept it intimate and cozy. Highly recommend.
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    Jessica Sent on 11/09/2015
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    Kristina and Casey were so enthusiastic, helpful and absolutely amazing to work with! They made any stress I had disappear and made sure my visions were accomplished! Everything was effortless with them by my side! I knew the second I met them I was in good hands! I honestly couldn't have imagined it any other way!
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    Deanna Sent on 10/15/2015
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    Wow - where do I begin? My husband, Jorgen, and I, had very specific requirements for our reception venue. Having made many memories throughout our relationship in and around downtown Buffalo, whether at Sabres games or summer concerts, we knew our reception venue HAD to be downtown. We both have a very specific taste and style, and after seeing the Greenhouse room, we were immediately in love. This room is spacious, yet cozy, and rustic, but still classic. The beautiful windows and exposed brick are such beautiful elements. Even the exterior of the hotel and lobby leave you with feelings of 1920's glamour and grandeur.

    Lindsey Ziccardi is the most organized and accommodating event planner. Having a very particular vision for the room's overall aesthetic, she brought my dream to life. Our manager on duty, Kasey, is an impressive hospitality professional. She made certain everyone's plated meal was in front of them in probably less than 10 minutes.

    Our guests raved about the filet mignon, chicken and fish. Everything was hot, deliciously seasoned and perfectly cooked. I've never been a fan of banquet food, but this meal blew me away. The entire package we purchased was executed to perfection from our crudites display to our passed hors d'oeuvres and our late-night snacks of pizza, wings and beef on weck.

    Even the bartenders turned out quality drinks all night in an efficient manner. Being in the foodservice industry, my expectations are unusually high. I am so grateful that the Greenhouse room at Hotel Lafayette lived up to its reputation for being the "it" venue in town. Our reception couldn't have been any more seamless - such a perfect night to remember.
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    Ashley Sent on 08/10/2015
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    I was thrilled with my experience of having our reception in the Crystal Ballroom at the Hotel Lafayette! WE started working with Carrie in October 2014. Carrie was accommodating for any time that my fiancé and I were in town for planning and she was willing to do things and make changes for us to customize our day to be exactly how we wanted it. Unfortunately, we weren't able to finish our experience with her as she left her position and we finished planning with Ally via email and phone calls. We only actually met her 3 days before the wedding. Carrie did such a great job keeping track of all of our communications that the transition was seamless. There was only 1 slip-up that occurred the day of the wedding. There was miscommunication about our bar staying open for an extended amount of time. We quickly discussed it with the manager that was on duty and it was rectified within minutes. Only 2 guests were aware there was even an issue! Amazing! On top of all of this.... I had SEVERAL guests comment on how accommodating the staff was! I noticed that once I arrived at cocktail hour, they were extremely attentive to me, but apparently in the beginning they had made a point to find out who the MOG, MOB, and grandparents were and made sure they were all taken car elf for the night. Even guests that weren't "wedding party" couldn't believe how friendly and attentive the staff were. To make a point to tell me is saying something about the professionalism. I am THRILLED that we decided to have our reception here!
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    My husband is from out of town, so we knew that more than half of our guests would be from out of town, and we really wanted to have the wedding in an area that showcased a pretty part of downtown that was at or near hotels. I LOVED the art deco style of the Lafayette Hotel, and the team we worked with were incredible!

    First of all, Kristina and Lindsey were so wonderful and easy to work with! They were very responsive with questions and worked with us on everything we wanted. We could not have asked for more accommodating and amazing team to help us plan our reception. My husband ruptured his Achilles' tendon a few weeks before the big day, and Kristina even had a foot stool waiting for him at our dinner table (Thank you!!!). It was so thoughtful and so above and beyond!!!

    Second, our wedding was over 7 months ago and people are STILL raving about the pot roast! The food was incredible, and as a courtesy to our guests, they provided to-go boxes for anyone that couldn't finish their dinners!

    Third- we never worried about wedding crashers or running out of anything. From the minute we arrived at the Courtyard Room until we shut it down at midnight, every person on the staff was helpful and we didn't worry about a thing! I cannot recommend them enough! I wish we could go back and do it again!!!

    PS- We had our rehearsal dinner at the Webb- which was also perfect! I cannot say enough great things about Pearl St Catering!
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    Everything was top notch. Highly recommend Lindsey and the whole staff!
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    This was the perfect venue. It was amazing and beautiful. There are so many opportunities for great pictures. Carey, Stephanie, and Lindsey made our wedding day run so smoothly and took care of everything. I highly recommend having your wedding at the Lafayette with the Pan American Grill and Brewery!
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    The staff was amazing they went above and beyond and if you are looking for a place to wow people this is it worth every dollar ! We were able to take our pictures right at the hotel because of how gorgeous ans different every space is the food was delicious and they werw very flexible amazing!
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    Everything was perfect! Best spot in Buffalo for a wedding!
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    Holly Sent on 09/18/2013
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    My husband and I just had our ceremony and reception in the Greenhouse room at Hotel Lafayette in Buffalo, NY. Our room was run by Pearl Street Catering which always seems to do a fantastic job. From first viewing the space (back when it was still under construction!) to our wedding day, everything was great. Communication with the Pearl Street team was so easy and responses were always quick. Not a bad thing to say! We had our ceremony in the same room and the team made it as perfect as we could've imagined! I definitely recommend the Pearl Street rooms at Lafayette and the Pearl Street Catering team in general!
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    Everything was perfect! Great food, large portions. Room beautiful. Make sure you keep signed contract - had several different people working on wedding, prices changed but did honor the original contract. Venue is beautiful.
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    Ashley Sent on 11/18/2012
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    Our wedding was 11/3 and our final count was 284! I was so nervous about how the night would pan out and everything went perfect! The food was delicious, service perfect, and very clean. We had our reception in the marquis ballroom located on the first floor! Not one complaint.... top notch for sure.
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    Ashley Sent on 11/18/2012
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    Wonderful wedding. our reception was 11/3 with a final count of 284. The evening went perfect and the food was delicious!

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    Amazing, professional & accomodating!
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