The Rockleigh | Personalized Experiences

Susan also tells us that their Glatt Kosher couples appreciate their ability to expand the Grand Pavilion to accommodate over 500 guests and also offer plentiful outdoor areas. “We’ve often set up their bedekin in the Georgian Garden with a separate area indoors for the tisch. Using our entire building allows couples to design the flow of events according to their vision. Many of our Asian couples, for example, request a private personal space for their tea ceremony, which we can easily accommodate. Middle Eastern couples require halal meat and no alcohol and love tea and coffee stations, customs we’re always aware of.”

Personalized Weddings … The Rockleigh takes great pride in personalizing each event, which is an outlook that we at Manhattan Bride encourage all our wedding couples to look for in any venue they might consider. “Many couples come in with ideas and photos they found in their research for the perfect wedding,” Susan tells us. “One bride loved our fireplace and decided to switch the floor plan so their sweetheart table had the fireplace as their backdrop. Another bride wanted mini bottles of Don Julio with salted rims and straws at their Mexican station. A big hit! Our favorite was the bride who hired dancers dressed up as waiters, who suddenly did a flash mob dance!”

Budgets … “Our menus and wedding dates range in pricing to accommodate our couples,” says Jeffrey. “We can always suggest ways you can adjust menus and event dates to make your dream wedding at The Rockleigh a reality, within your budget.”

At their menu development meetings, they meet with their couples to learn about their tastes. “For example, we can diversify cocktail stations to include your favorite foods, whether it be a Caribbean station, a Carnegie Deli station, or a Brazilian station. One groom adored popovers which we were happy to serve with dinner.

“Desserts can be as flamboyant as a Viennese Table with flaming cherries jubilee or individually served sampler plates or we can have our waitstaff pass favorite desserts to all guests. We can create whatever atmosphere our couples can imagine. Our highly recommended florists and decorators also can assist in creating almost any decor you can imagine.”

The current ownership of The Rockleigh is going into their 28th year of private event catering, “which shows we’ve transformed with the times, knowing we’re only as good as our last event. “We understand our couple’s expectations and strive to exceed them. We pride ourselves on the expertise of our sales team, administrative staff, operations department, and waitstaff. It helps us form a strong connection with our couples throughout the planning process.

“Our sales team is always available via cell phone or text,” say Jeffrey, “so we can maintain a constant connection with our client.” (Editor’s note: look for this in any venue you consider.)

“We understand the importance of accessibility with the people responsible for your special day. We want you to feel confident that all of us are there for you every step of the way. It helps us create a truly memorable event.”

Dreams Come True … As a child, Jeffrey’s family owned and operated a steakhouse and catering restaurant. It inspired him to beg his grandfather to let him be a busboy — at the age of five!
“Making people happy was in my blood. Starting out as a waiter at The Rockleigh while in college introduced me to the excellence of the management team.

“Now, as director of catering, I want our team to provide an amazing experience for each of our couples. The most exciting part of hosting a wedding at The Rockleigh is learning our client’s vision — and then being by their side on their wedding day and watching all their dreams unfold.”

The Rockleigh, 26 Paris Avenue, Rockleigh, NJ 07647
Jeffrey Spivack 201.768.7171
[email protected], www.therockleigh.net