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Skylands Manor by Frungillo Caterers Reviews

Skylands Manor by Frungillo Caterers

Skylands Manor by Frungillo Caterers

Ringwood, NJ
4.5 out of 5 rating, 92 Reviews
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    Sarah H. Sent on 11/10/2023
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    Outstanding Venue, Food, & Staff

    My husband and I got married on 11/04 at Skylands Manor and we are still in awe of how incredible everything was! From the staff, to the food, to the timeline...everything was just perfection and exactly how we imagined our wedding day.

    Skylands Manor is truly a hidden gem! It is a big beautiful castle that you have all to yourself with a quaint and homey feeling. It's right in the botanical gardens making it perfect for absolutely stunning photos and a peaceful and romantic place to have your ceremony. We were so lucky to have a nice fall evening outside in Magnolia Lane.

    Our guests are still raving about the cocktail hour stations in the four different rooms. They also really loved our signature drinks and we received MANY compliments on how great the entrees and the cake were. Food was very important to us!

    My husband and I did not have to worry about a single thing throughout the day either. Our Maitre D, Linda was absolutely incredible from start to finish. As a control freak myself, I can confidently say that Linda and her staff can be trusted to make your day exactly how you want it. Leading up to our wedding, whenever I had questions she never hesitated to call me or text me. She's very detail oriented, attentive, and professional at all times. She even gave us some extra special things we wanted to have at our wedding and really made sure everything and everyone was taken care of. Linda also prepared plates of food for my husband and I so we could taste all the cocktail hour food before heading out to our guests. She really thinks of everything! Thank you Skylands Manor for the most unforgettable wedding day.
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    Susie H. Sent on 12/04/2023
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    Above and beyond!

    We want to thank Linda and her exceptional team for their outstanding coordination and support on our wedding day! Their presence was pivotal – without their expertise and calm guidance, our special day wouldn't have been the seamless celebration it was. Linda's organizational skills, dedication, and passion for what she does ensured that every aspect of our wedding unfolded perfectly. There were even some details that I forgot to mention, and she was able to set things up better than I had imagined. We also had two different tea ceremonies with back-to-back schedules until 10 PM! Linda and the team took care of everything, including me and my husband, allowing us to enjoy our day and lean on them without a single worry. We deeply appreciate their everything they did for us and cannot recommend them highly enough to any couple seeking a worry-free, beautifully managed wedding experience.
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    Dom S. Sent on 12/07/2023
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    Fairytale wedding

    First off, on behalf of me and husband, I would like to thank Matthew and his entire staff for the incredible job they did from start to finish for my wedding. From the day of booking to the very last song, it was the greatest day of my life! My entire life I dreamed of a Cinderella wedding. Skylands manor was that for me. We had our ceremony at magnolia lane , which was absolute unreal. The incredible grounds/gardens at skylands are unmatched. Followed that was cocktail hour , and the station/passed food presentations were so cool and new , and our guests were raving about how good it all was. ( the big hit was the fresh mozzarella station, and grilled cheese tomato soup station) We then danced the night away as we had dinner and the staff couldn’t have been more professional. Even the little things , whether it was re-folding napkins , filling waters up , etc. Matthew and his whole staff showed the utmost professionalism and did not make me worry for even a second the entire day.
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    Sabrina I. Sent on 07/23/2023
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    Beautiful Reception

    This was the wedding venue of my dreams. Linda was so attentive and the staff executed the day brilliantly. The food was delicious with seamless transitions along the way.
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    Aisling M. Sent on 03/30/2023
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    Best experience ever!!

    I cannot thank Linda and the whole Frungillo team enough for helping us throw the “wedding of the century” as we were told by several guests. Not only is the venue something so unique and beautiful, Linda and her team are so experienced and made the entire process and day seamless. Highly recommend anyone looking for a venue that will truly wow your guests to take a look at Skylands, you won’t regret it!
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    Louise S. Sent on 11/29/2022
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    Gorgeous Castle!

    Skylands manor is a gem, a castle set in a botanical garden, right in NJ. Our son was married in November. The ceremony was outside on a sunny patio overlooking the mountains, with hot apple cider for guests, and blankets for favors. The cocktail hour and reception were inside. The castle itself has rooms that were brought over from European castles, so it has authentic 500-year-old stained glass windows and intricate wood carvings. The cocktail hour was spread across several rooms, guests were encouraged to wander and mingle. The granite was mined in NJ, right on this property, and makes up a beautiful outside of the castle, two stone rooms inside, and a stone circular staircase - all make for stunning wedding photos! There is a bridal suite where the bride/bridesmaids get ready, and a library where the groom/groomsmen get ready. Both are architecturally stunning with intricate wood carvings throughout the rooms. The large white marble fireplace made for great family group photos. The food was excellent, and we had a completely gluten-free wedding - 4 fully stocked rooms with a taco station (mahi-mahi, beef & more), Tuscan spread (mozzarella, salads, crudites), seafood (oysters, mussels, shrimp), and carving station (skirt steak, ham). Also, waiters serving additional items. During warmer months, the ceremony can take place outside at the koi pond (a large rectangular pond with live fish), the magnolia garden (with flowering trees alongside) or indoors in a large room with 2-story-high huge stained glass windows. This is the NJ botanical garden, so the gardens are spectacular, with granite statues, fountains, and walls. An extra plus, the castle has 22 guest rooms, so our wedding party and family stayed overnight. There is a handicap room just off the grand ballroom, which was perfect for grandparents. The rooms are beautifully decorated with historic decor and carved wood. There is a large "rec room" with couches, tables, and foosball - it made for a nice "after-party". Also, a curator brought us on a tour and had us find 4 hidden safes in the castle. The next morning we had breakfast downstairs with an elegant spread of fresh muffins, bagels, and more. Everyone enjoyed the wedding, it is a stunning elegant castle with great food & service.
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    Lauren C. Sent on 10/16/2022
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    Best Day Ever

    I cannot say enough about Frungillo catering and this venue. It was a dream! We had the most perfect day ever and the team at Frungillo were the best. They work so hard. Linda is the BEST. She made sure everything was perfect for our day. Give her a raise! The food was amazing, the venue speaks for itself with how gorgeous it is and our tent looked like a fairytale. Thank you Linda and team! We love you!
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    Samantha Sent on 02/22/2021
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    One of a kind venue

    Our experience with Skylands Manor has been exceptional from day 1. As a covid bride, my husband and I had to make a ton of last minute changes and Linda was right there to help us every step of the way. While we have not had our reception at the venue yet, Linda still gave us the opportunity to take pictures at the castle on our original wedding date after our ceremony. We’re looking forward to having our reception here next year, and if you’re thinking about booking this venue don’t even think twice, it is more than worth it. The service and flexibility from staff is phenomenal and the venue is so unique and one of a kind in the northern NJ area.
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    Catrina G. Sent on 11/17/2021
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    The best experience I could have asked for

    My whole wedding experience at the Castle at Skylands Manor was exciting and magical from start to finish! The Frungillo staff on site was incredibly helpful, responsive, and fun. Every single person- Matre 'D to bartenders to innkeeper to attendants- were all so kind and worked so hard to make every part of our day special. I would 100% recommend this venue and this staff to ANYONE!!!
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    Genevieve W. Sent on 02/01/2020
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    Fairytale Wedding

    Elegance and sophistication, ambiance and old world charm, phenomenal food AND top notch service...what a wedding to remember! Straight out of a fairytale. A girl could not ask for more on her wedding day. My day was PERFECT. I have very high standards, and I am extremely picky. Yes. I am. You spend good money and you should command nothing less than excellence. The Castle at Skylands Manor provided all this and so much more. From the excellent service provided to me by Linda all throughout the months leading up to the wedding, and then the day of the wedding...what an incredible staff she manages and impeccable service from the team including Amy, Michelle, Peter and Rich. The Castle at Skylands Manor is a beautiful location, and gorgeous grounds. As for the Inn at the Castle- it is a page right out out of the Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald. Super cool to stay overnight and explore. So much history and splendor of the gilded age. I highly recommend The Castle at Skylands Manor. Book immediately. I will leave you with this- the function was magnificent and for days to follow the compliments were pouring in. THANK YOU LINDA for making our day PERFECT ❤️ You truly are WONDERFUL and I couldn’t have done the function without you!!!!!
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    Lori S. Sent on 09/26/2022
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    Skyland Manor Wedding

    I could not have asked for a better wedding for my daughter at the Skyland Manor. The caterer and staff were impeccable. Linda Pergola, event manager, went above and beyond to make sure everything went as planned and more. She put in 150% effort into our event.
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    Gene K. Sent on 12/01/2018
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    Fantastic event

    I recently organized a black tie fundraiser event with Frungillo at Skylands Manor. Everything from booking the hall, to organizing the specifics of the evening, to the actual event was absolutely excellent. The venue was surreal, with several last century rooms that boasted the cocktail hour and a modern and tastefully designed hall that hosted the formal dinner and dancing. The food at the cocktail hour was perfect (and served very effectively ie no waiting around for hors'douvre service), and the bartenders efficiently served top shelf liquor drinks. Linda, who was my point of contact in the event organization, was also the Maitre'D. She and her team executed flawlessly. The service was very quick and efficient and the food was spectacular. Linda and her team were also extremely helpful in arranging all the ancillary stuff like valet parking and general decorations.
    I would highly recommend the venue and the Frungillo team for any event here - whether a fundraiser, wedding or anything else. I certainly hope one of my kids decides to hold their wedding at this magnificent manor house.
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    Annie C. Sent on 06/25/2019
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    Fantastic service and attention to detail

    I had an amazing experience back in May! Linda paid attention to detail and made our day very special. I can’t say enough kind words!
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    Ashley Sent on 04/07/2019
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    A fantastic experience at a great venue

    We had our wedding reception at the Castle at Skylands Manor in Ringwood. We worked with Linda Pergola at Frungillo throughout the process and she was amazing. You absolutely cannot get a better value than what Frungillo offers. There was so much food for such a reasonable price that selecting them was a no brainer. The food was great, and the staff was lovely and accommodating. The Castle is quite pretty and a unique venue for the reception. Having the cocktail hour in the house was very neat, before we moved over to the ballroom where our guests packed the dance floor all night. We had about 200 people, so finding a unique space that can accommodate that many was a little challenging, so we were delighted with Skylands. At the end of the night, as we were wrapping up the after party at about 1 a.m., we were surprised to see Linda herself helping clean up! It had been an incredibly long day for her, but that’s what you get when you use Frungillo - personal and attentive service from a committed team. Thank you Linda and team!
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    Luigi D. Sent on 03/09/2019
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    Perfect Experience

    Skylands Manor did an amazing job making sure our wedding went perfectly.
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    Devorah Sent on 10/25/2018
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    Dream Wedding

    We just had the wedding of our dreams at the Skylands Manor thanks to Linda, Frungillo Caterers, & the rest of the team. The food and attentiveness were absolutely incredible. It was the most amazing day we could have asked for and we are so grateful. This was the best decision we have ever made by far!
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    Dana Sent on 04/15/2018
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    I had an even at one of the Frungillo locations The Falls. The staff was so helpful and professional. BIG thanks to Robert and Linda For making the party so amazing and it ran so smooth. The food was plenty and delicious. My guests gave so many compliments.
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    April Sent on 02/07/2018
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    Skylands Manor was a pleasure. Their staff is professional, kind and flexible. The set up process was smooth and easy - with everything going on when planning a wedding, I appreciated low-maintenance vendors who took charge in their areas of expertise. They listened to what me, my family and fiancee envisioned and made it happen. On the night, they were right there when we needed them and took care of every request. A gorgeous venue and a wonderful team - you will love your pictures and enjoy every minute of your wedding!!
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    Teresa Sent on 02/24/2018
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    I had my wedding here a couple weeks ago and i could not have asked for a better experience. Right from the start when I was shown around I knew it was going to be perfect. Linda answered every question we had... and boy did I have a lot! She was so good about getting back to us and made the planning process so easy. The day of the wedding she was amazing constantly checking in to see if we need anything. She went above and beyond to make our day special. The food, anything and everything you could think of, each room was filled different stations and it all tasted fabulous. One thing too that all the guest commented on was how happy the staff was they always had a smile on there face and really seemed like a family. My day was perfect and it wouldn't have been like this if it wasn't for Linda and Frungillos.
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    Alissa Sent on 10/25/2017
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    When we booked our venue, we knew we wanted the place to be beautiful, yet unique and romantic. The Castle at Skylands Manor was the perfect wedding venue for our September wedding. It was truly a fairy tale! Not only was it a gorgeous day, the grounds and the mansion were absolutely stunning. We stayed overnight at the mansion with some of our closest family and it made the weekend that much better.

    Frungillo Catering is phenomenal. The staff were extremely attentive and helpful, the food was great and our guests can't stop talking about how amazing our wedding was. Linda was so great with everything, she truly knows her stuff and we could have not asked for anyone better to have with us on the day of our wedding. Her and her staff made us, our family and guests feel so special and welcomed and it truly made the difference. A special thanks to Linda, Roxanne, Nadya, Lisa and Carla for making our wedding day a dream come true!!
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    Doreen Sent on 10/09/2017
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    My fiance and I chose Skyland Manor as the venue for our wedding because of its unique location and appearance. From the first day we saw it, we fell in love with it and knew it was the perfect location. Leading up to the wedding Linda was always very helpful and responsive to our questions and making sure we were ready for our big day. The day of our wedding was nothing short of a dream. An elegant affair that our guests will never forget. It was simply magical. The castle allure gave a royalty feel to us and our guests. Everyone raved about all the food at the cocktail hour and although we didnt make it to it busy taking pictures, the bridal attendant made sure to bring us food and drinks while we were taking our photos. Our wedding day was amazing and we are so glad we chose Skyland Manor as our Venue.
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    Enza Sent on 09/10/2017
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    We recently had our wedding at Skylands Manor and worked with Linda and Frungillo Caterers. Linda is awesome to work with because she has everything under control, is super organized and flexible. It ended up raining on our special day so Linda made the inside space very romantic and intimate. Besides that, the venue itself is absolutely gorgeous and there was a good amount of food and spirits offered to our guests. We really had the best time at our wedding and loved all the small details that made this the perfect venue. I highly recommend Skylands Manor if you are looking to have a unique wedding space that oozes romance.
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    Lisa Sent on 07/10/2017
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    We highly recommend Frungillo Caterers at the Castle at Skylands Manor. They are extremely accommodating throughout the planning and on your wedding day. The food and service were top notch...my guests continue to rave about the day! Not to mention the gorgeous setting of the castle and the beautiful NJ Botanical Gardens. We split the wedding day in two phases, half of the day we celebrated throughout the castle with appetizers and food stations and completed the evening in the newly designed ballroom for dessert and dancing.
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    Catie Sent on 08/16/2017
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    Every little girl dreams about her wedding day – the prince, the church, the castle, the first dance, the father/daughter dance, the guests dancing … the whole grand affair! Typically, weddings don’t turn out exactly as the little girl imagined. But mine did – on June 17, 2017! My prince is exceptionally charming, handsome and wonderful; St. Lucy Chapel is the perfect church to exchange I dos; and The Castle at Skylands Manor is the absolute dream venue for the grand affair!

    Linda Pergola was an absolute delight to work with. Leading up to the event, she was most helpful and responsive. On the day of the event, not only was she the perfect coordinator, but her mom instincts also shone through, as she made sure my parents, the parents of the groom, my husband and I were well-cared for the entire night.

    To this day, our guests continue to talk about the food. From the raw bar and the pasta station to the mozzarella station and the bacon bar, and everything else in between and after, it was all spectacular and never seemed to end! (Definitely get the bacon bar!) When the cocktail hour was over, guests couldn’t believe there was a full-course meal to follow. And then, I wish you could have seen the amazement on their eyes when the mini sliders, hot dogs, ice cream shakes and ice cream bar came out later in the night! I should also mention that we had many guests fly up from Texas. As such, we had a few small requests, like asking for Shiner Bock as our premium beer. And so it was. All of our requests were met with delight.

    I also chose to invite my bridal party and immediate family to stay at the Castle overnight. I highly recommend it!

    Finally, I cannot believe how beautiful the updated ballroom is! When my parents signed the contract in June 2016, we knew there were updates, but we had no idea just how beautiful they would be!

    Thank you to Linda, Nadya and Lisa who helped make a little girl's dream come true!
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