Glen Island Harbour Club

It is with great pleasure that my husband and I recommend Glen Island Harbour Club to anyone looking for a spectacular wedding venue. When we started our venue search, we didn't really have a clear cut idea of what we were looking for. After seeing some potential places, we learned that the most important qualities were the look of the venue, the staff/service, and the food. Glen Island is top notch with all three. The first thing you'll notice about Glen Island is its beauty. It is on its own little island along with Glen Island Park. It's right on the water and it looks fantastic from the outside. It only gets better when you walk in. The place is kept in immaculate condition and each passing room you go to looks better than the last. The chapel is absolutely breathtaking. You get an expansive view of the water as soon as you walk in. It's magical. Let me tell you about the food. There is a lot of it! At our cocktail hour, our guests were provided with 15 pass around appetizers and 6 appetizer stations for a total of over 60 individual items try. People were enamored with how good the food was and so were we. It's delicious. As if there wasn't enough food at the cocktail hour, guests are then ushered into the dining room for a full service 3 course meal. In addition to that, you have the option of adding on a Viennese table that consists of 100 feet of dessert items and if your guests are not rolling themselves out of the venue at the end of the night, they are given ballpark soft pretzels as they walk out. The amount of food is really staggering but Glen Island doesn't just feed people. They feed them well with high quality, tasty food options. Finally, there's the staff. One thing that was important to us when choosing a venue was to pick one that doesn't just hire external staff for each event they put on because inevitably, the outside staff isn't trained to function at the venue. Glen Island maintains full-time professional staff and it definitely shows. We were told that there would be people assigned to making sure the entire day runs smoothly and those staff members went above and beyond. They did everything we asked for and more and did their jobs with a smile on their faces. They were always asking us if everything was good or if we needed them to do something else. It's clear just how much they care about their clients and putting on spectacular events. Glen Island has a great reputation for a reason and that's because they truly earned it by making each event about what their clients want. We are truly grateful to them for making our wedding day spectacular and we could not have asked for more. We wholeheartedly recommend them to anyone looking for an amazing place to host the most special day of their lives.

Rocco and the rest of the team at GIHC are true professionals. We were in great hands from the moment we chose GIHC, and our wedding could not have gone any smoother. First off, we chose GIHC in large part because of Rocco. He made such a positive impression on us at our initial meeting - no one at any other wedding venue made us feel as comfortable as he did. From the tasting to the wedding planning to the events of the wedding day, Rocco just made everything so incredibly easy for us. Great attention to detail, he was simply the best to work with. His team, including the maitre'd and bridal attendant (Calista), were phenomenal. They were by my side every step of the day to make sure we were ok (and we were). Thank you!

May be a bit pricey but it is worth EVERY CENT. The staff is amazing, the view is amazing, the food is amazing, overall an incredible experience. Working with the people at Glen Island is like having your own wedding planner. They make sure everything is perfect for you on your special day and they do their best to accommodate your EVERY need. I'd do it all over there again if I could :).

Glen Island is the best place to have a wedding by far. I worked with Rocco and he was amazing. Always available for questions and any changes you needed last minute and I must have asked him a million questions and always answered them for me. Even the ones I probably asked him more than once! Since our wedding day all I have been hearing from our guests was how perfect Glen Island was. How the food was the best food they've ever had, the view of the sound being amazing, and the staff being just wonderful. Rocco, the bridal attendant, and the captains were always there to help me and my husband for whatever we needed that day. They made sure that we ate, which was most important. We completely forgot to get/make a basket for cards and the bridal attendant took care of all of the envelopes and put them all in a safe place. They also packed up all of our stuff at the end of the night and made sure we didn't leave anything behind. Everyone at Glen Island is just amazing and professional. You don't have to worry about anything getting married here they take care of it all!

My wedding was absolutely gorgeous because of Glen Island! The venue and scenery was amazing! The food was even better! The night was amazing thanks to them, you shouldnt have your wedding anywhere else! :)

I just had a wonderful wedding at Glen Island on September 18th. The food was spectacular, and the venue itself and views of the water were incredible. For the price of the venue (it was the most expensive of all the venues we looked at in the area, but we fell in love with everything about it) I felt like we could have gotten a little more for our money. They certainly didn't add any surprise bells and whistles the day-of - you get what you pay for and that's it. Not extra dessert stations or ice sculptures here. We worked with Rodney to coordinate the whole thing, and he was awesome. Always available when we needed him and so efficient. But when it came to the MaitreD and the Bridal Attendant, that's where Glen Island fell short. I didn't meet either of them until the day-of, which I'm not sure is normal or not, but regardless it felt very impersonal. I feel like neither of them tended to myself or the groom as much as they could have on our day. The Bridal Attendant (I honestly don't even remember her name) wasn't that on-point, and I felt like I was ordering her around all day because she wasn't taking the initiative to get things done. The MaitreD, John, was good and very nice, but there were small areas where he fell short, like making sure the groom and I had a drink in our hand when we wanted it, etc. Overall, our wedding was a fairytale and I know that was mostly due to the amazing venue, but I think I just expected a bit more for the price tag. The guests at the wedding raved about the rooms and views at Glen Island, as well as the food- particularly cocktail hr, although the groom and I unfortunately didn't get to taste much from our cocktail hr because we were taking photos.

Glen Island was absolutely amazing. My wedding was perfect! They even offered me a bigger room for the cocktail hour and a second bridal suite to use. Everyone complimented the venue and loved the food. There was so much food! They had a very nice setup in each of the bridal suites when we arrived. I missed the cocktail hour but I was told that everything was delicious. The reception food was amazing. I had the filet mignon and I loved it! I would recommend Glen Island for every event!

Rocco @ Glen Island was amazing in helping me plan our wedding! Everything about Glen Island is fantastic. They really go above and beyond when it comes to service. The food was so good and all of my guests were amazed by the spread that Glen Island provided. They were so attentive to my husband and I and really made us feel like anything we needed would be taken care of. Your money will be well spent there.

The food & setting definitely are key for a great place for a reception. Glen Island was excellent in both areas. However, the attention to detail and the service that was provided the day of was absolutely over the top excellent. Vinny (my maitre d') & Katherine (my bridal attendant) were absolutely the best. Both made sure I had everything I needed and then some! Plus, my guests are still raving about the wonderful food & service! Honestly, they could not have done anything more to make my wedding more perfect than I could ever have imagined.

Beautiful decor and service. Down starirs room all windows overlooking long island sound

My husband and I got married this June and we found Glen Island to be a perfect location for our wedding reception! We've worked with Rocco for the last year and he has been so helpful and responsive. Although we didn't have a chance to eat much, our guests loved the food and said the selection and quality was outstanding. To get married here on a Saturday evening in June is quite expensive, but we feel that we were treated very well from start to finish and our guests were blown away with the experience. My only minor complaint is that Glen Island told us that we needed a permit to take pictures on the park grounds before our reception started. It was quite a hassle to get the permit from Westchester county and was $50 that we didn't even need to spend. I understand that the county is trying to have some control on the number of brides that utilize the park for pictures; however, I think that Glen Island should cover that cost for their own brides/grooms and attain the permit for them. Otherwise, it was a very pleasant experience and I would recommend this place to anyone!

I've never been the kind of person who dreamt about what my wedding would be like. But when I got engaged, I suddenly had a very clear vision of what I wanted for that day. All I can say is that Glen Island exceeded my wildest dreams, hopes and expectations. The day was PERFECT. Throughout the planning process, Rocco was always available to talk to me, my husband and my mother about any and all questions we had, consistently reassuring us that everything would be wonderful on the day of the wedding. On April 15th, all of my fears were put to rest. The Terrace Room looked stunningly beautiful. Although I didn't eat at all that day, I was extremely jealous of the guests who still cannot stop raving about the incredible cocktail hour (especially the Coney Island Station and passed rack of lamb), the chateubriand and the Vienese Hour (which literally had more desserts than I've ever seen). John was wonderful to work with and walked us through the whole day without being at all intrusive. Although he was not working that day, Rocco came in to ensure that we were happy with the way everything had worked out. My family and friends were floored by how gracious and accomodating the entire staff was and all of the little extra touches (like fresh hot pretzels at the end of the evening) that put Glen Island on an entirely different level than any other reception hall we visited or have experienced. I really REALLY hope that someone I know has a party there soon so I can enjoy the food and the experience all over again! All I can say to Rocco, John and the whole staff of Glen Island - thank you for making my wedding the most unforgettable day of my life.

Glen Island realy exceeded our expectations! They were so great to work with - only interested in making the day special for us. Our guests were blown away by the amount and quality of the food, the responsiveness of the staff and the well kept space/grounds. We couldn't have asked for anything better!

Glen Island Harbour Club is a class act. The grounds are stunning, the food delicious and plentiful and the staff - wow. Only at Glen Island have I encountered a group of people so intent on doing a flawless job. George was our Maitre d' for the evening. He's a master: he listens, he guides, he introduces, he adapts, he makes sure there are no surprises for you. He was a complete dream. I just felt bad that he had to wrangle us through a crowd of 170 of our nearest & dearest. That couldn't have been an easy job AT ALL.Calista, the bridal attendant, was similarly fabulous. She had this bizarre ability to respond to my needs or wishes before I could even articulate them. I'd think it, she'd appear out of no where and it would be done. Amazing! Even when presented with an unusual challenge or two, she triumphed quickly and elegantly. She was patient, but firm when she needed to be (our bridal party was particularly chatty & boisterous, but she got us through a rehearsal in record time and the actual ceremony went off without a hitch).Martin was our initial event planner and we loved working with him. We were quite upset when he went out on medical leave about 8 months into planning and no one told us (an interesting trend with a few of our vendors). Jack stepped in and, after a brief period learning and adapting to each other's styles, helped us pull off a fantastic party. People will talk about the Venetian hour alone for years to come.We had a perfect wedding and it was, no doubt, due to the hard work, professionalism and care of the staff at Glen Island. What a terrific group of people to work with in pulling off an elegant, formal affair. I could not recommend them more highly.

Food was outstanding, service was top notch and the venue itself is beautiful. Two days before the wedding they offered us the room usually reserved for ceremonies to use for our cocktail hour. This gave our guests a lot more room to circulate as well as more tables to sit at while enjoying a drink and hors deourve. The Maitre d was on top of everything and my drink was always full. My only suggestion is that they promote the viennese hour more than they do. We had nearly 100 feet of deserts and it was the perfect cap to a perfect evening

I cannot express enough how truly wonderful everyone was at Glen Island Harbour Club. The staff members are absolutely exceptional & everyone treated me so wonderfully. The food, as always, was phenominal & my guests are still commenting on it all. It truly was my dream wedding & I can't thank Rocco, & the rest of the staff there enough!

Glen Island was an amazing venue to have my wedding. I was so fortunate to deal with such wonderful people, delicious food, and a beautiful wedding site. Everyone treated me with respect and I do not regret one penny I spent there. I would recommend it to anyone.

My husband and I recently got married at Glen Island and we would highly recommend it to anyone who wants to get married in Westchester County or the NYC area. The food, service, set up, and views were amazing -- our friends and family have told us it is one of the most beautiful weddings they have ever been to and everyone has been raving about the food! Jack (our banquet manager), Vincent (maitre'd) and Calista (bridal attendant) were all very professional and easy to work with. We hope we get to attend a wedding there soon so we can really get a chance to eat the delicious food.

BREATHTAKING! There are not enough good things I can say about Glen Island. I had my Ceremony and Reception there. The indoor Ceremony room is breathtaking! I worked with Jack and Vinny was my maitre' d the night of. They couldn't have made the wedding easier for us. The cocktail hour (I hear) was phenomenal, the dinner amazing. The presentation amazing. Really I have nothing bad to say. Jack was great at going through detail by detail the day, he was always available to call if I had questions. Everyone at the place made it so easy that I didn't have to worry about a thing. And again, not only because it was my wedding, but it's one of the most beautiful places I have been to for a wedding. I would recommend to my friends and family and I do hope someone gets married there so I can go back and enjoy the cocktail hour!

Everything was great! Everyone could not stop saying how wonderful EVERYTHING was...the location, the FOOD!!!, the friendly service. My husband and I were very pleased with everything. Rodney, our banquet manager, was fabulous! They thought of everything and were all very professional and warm--from the bridal attendant to the servers, matre'd, everyone was great. I would recommend them to anyone else having a wedding.

My husband and I recently got married at Glen Island and would highly recommend it. We used Rocco and he was fantastic, he was always happy and pleasant and gave real feedback. The views are gorgeous and the park is beautiful. The venue is also beautiful and the food is amazing. We received so many compliements, people wanted to know how we found this place. My bridal attendent was terrific and so attentive and took care of everything. all of our guests were so impressed with the service, raved about the food and told us it was the best wedding they had been too. The only problem I had, which is not the venues fault, is that many brides come there to take pictures and it gets a bit crowded. The park needs to do a better job of allowing the venues brides to have priority of the site.

The moment we drove over the bridge from Glen Island park and caught our first glimpse of the Glen Island Harbour Club, my husband and I knew that was where we would have our wedding. From the amazingly breathtaking views of Long Island Sound, to the impeccable service and delicious food, there are not enough words to describe how absolutely amazing our wedding was. We got married on a Sunday in June and booked the Terrace Room, which was a 180 degree semi-circle of floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking the water, complete with an outdoor terrace which guests can access all night long. We had six delicious stations at our cocktail hour, and were so excited by them that even though our bridal suite had its own food service, we decided to mingle with our guests and enjoy them along with everyone! Everyone on staff at Glen Island is completely professional and dedicated to creating a wonderful wedding for you and your guests. The service is outstanding. We had Jack as our banquet manager, John was our Maitre'D, and Jennifer was my bridal attendant, and Rocco the owner is so charming and pleasant to work with. Everyone did a wonderful job in keeping us all happy and well-fed. The dinner was absolutely amazing - John took us into the ballroom to view the setup before the guests were allowed in, and also took us into the Venetian hour to preview it as well. My family and friends cannot stop talking about how this was the most beautiful & elegant wedding they have ever attended, and how they can't believe how much delicious food there was. We added our own little personal touches to everything as well by creating a signature drink menu that was displayed at the bars and the waitstaff passed out our drinks, and also provided guests with boxes to take home desserts from Venetian hour as there was no way anyone could finish all that food!! From the moment we arrived and were handed one of our signature drinks to the moment we left and had hot pretzels and Italian ice on the way out with all of our vendors waving us goodbye, the night was absolutely magical.

Oh. Boy. I need to start by saying that when I started to look at spots for my wedding, I had a very closed mind. I wanted somewhere unique, different, and I was terrified of the event ending up like "Tony & Tina's Wedding 2010".I made the mistake of looking at a venue the DAY after I got engaged, and because seeing the place made the engagement "real" I got very very stuck on this first venue. While it did suit my "unique" requirement, in hindsight the off-site catering, age of the facilities and general attitude of the owner proved it was not the place for me.Glen Island was. The day I went to look at places, I was met at the door by Rocco who had the kindest persona. Because both my husband and I come from divorced families, we often had a bit of an entourage in tow when I came and he was always accomodating. I was SWEPT AWAY when he showed us the smaller room, which was all glass and shaped like a semi-circle. I also want to make note that I first saw the facilities in January, with a wedding going on. This is not a place that needs flowers, sunshine and summer winds to be gorgeous. It was breathtaking in the most baron time of the year, so breathtaking I ended up having my wedding in February! I was excited from get-go about the food. I had wanted a slight "New York" theme to my wedding (With each table named for a NY landmark) and the offerings naturally fit what I wanted to do. Cocktail hour consists of several of your choice of stations, each one themed like a Tex-Mex, a Chinese buffet type, a Salumeria, and so on. The star of the show were the "Coney Island" (yup, hot dogs and knishes!) and the Americana (who doesn't love comfort food?!) We had the opportunity to taste the entree selection, which knocked us off our feet but I had to wonder would the kitsch value of the cocktail hour would be more so than the taste value. I was wrong, it was AMAZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZING. I can't say enough (nor could my guests!) about the food. The smartest decision I made was to let Glen Island make my cake as part of my package. I was trying to be a rational bride and thought "ehh who eats it really?" They worked with me to make it beautiful and I was sure it would be perfectly fine, but what I didn't expect was how GOOD it ended up being! But along with killer food, is a killer staff. Like I've said, we got good vibes IMMEDIATELY when we met Rocco and the day-of staff was nothing short of stellar. From Calista, my bridal assistant (can't think of the word, it's NOT assistant!) to the Maitre D, me and my guests were treated like royalty. My friends the Repettis had just hosted their sons wedding there and the staff even remembered them and treated them to a little something special. In the end, the room I chose was ANYTHING but traditional. I got my unique wedding and better yet had it in a place where the staff is doing what they were born to be doing. Despite the snowstorm leading up to that special Saturday, it never even crossed my mind that Glen Island would have any issues. It was all amazing from start to finish and my guests left well-fed, partied out and happy.

I cannot say enough about Glenn Island. We worked with Jack and George during our wedding and they were both phenomenal. They were very attentive during the entire process, helping us to make sure that our day ran smoothly. They worked with our needs and even surprised the groom with his favorite dessert (that wasn't selected for the rest of our guests). I would recommend them without reservation and assure you that your wedding will be a night to remember if you go with Glenn Island.

Oh where do I begin? From the moment we drove up to Glen Island when we were still looking, I knew this was where we were getting married. Everything about Glen Island is gorgeous, the views are amazing, the rooms are impeccable and the staff is extremely wonderful. Our banquet manager was Martin, he was so professional, honest and friendly. We felt like we were working with a family member. From the first day we went to take a look at Glen Island until the last minutes of our wedding, Martin gave us the best service. Our Maitre'd the day of the wedding was John and I could not have asked for a better person to help us. He made sure we tasted everything from our cocktail hour, he made sure our food stayed warm while we danced, he made sure we were taken care of and comfortable. I can't say enough good things about Glen Island, their food was amazing, everything was great. My family and friends raved about our wedding for months to follow. Glen Island was also helpful is recommending a photographer. Regency Studios was the 2nd photographer we went to look at and we booked them right on the spot after seeing their work and meeting with Margaret. We loved everything she showed us and we fell in love even more when we got our proofs and photo albums. Raul was out photographer the day of the wedding, he was so much fun to work with, he wasn't pushy, he didn't pull us away from having fun with our friends and family, we were able to get amazing pictures while enjoying our special day. He knew exactly where to get the best shots at Glen Island park and boy did he get some awesome shots!!! I still look at my album, 10 months later, and get tears in my eyes. Our album design was breath-taking, we were truly amazed and so very happy with every single thing about it, I even got a mini to carry in my purse which everyone loves!!! We surprised our mothers with clones of our album and they were in love, they even carry them around to show their friends. Thanks to Glen Island and Regency Studios, we had the most amazing wedding ever. It was everything we wished it would have been and more....and we have the pictures to prove it.

Absolutely spectacular!! If you are searching for unbelievable elegance, impeccable service, amazing food, and an exquisite setting for your wedding, then look no farther than the Glen Island Harbour Club in New Rochelle, New York. We were married there recently, and it far exceeded our expectations in every area, bar none. I've received more calls than I can count from guests who insist that this was, without a doubt, the best wedding reception they've ever attended. Our Event Coordinator was Rocco, and his attention to detail was incredible. My husband and I were married in their gorgeous chapel overlooking the water, and from the moment we arrived on the day of the wedding until we left nearly twelve hours later, we were treated like royalty. Everything was taken care of and flawlessly executed. Our only job that day was to sit back and relax and enjoy every minute of what turned out to be an extraordinary celebration that none of us will ever forget. I would not hesitate to recommend the Glen Island Harbour Club to anyone who is looking for a wedding that will stand out from all the rest -- if I could give it ten stars on this review board, I would do without reservation.

Perfection!!! every step of the way!! Leading up to the wedding, Rocco was extremely helpful and calming. Day of the wedding - the whole staff was wonderful!! Food is amazing!!

Martin at Glen Island Harbor Club was our main contact. He was professional and honest with us. We had an amazing wedding and received many compliments from our guests. They added things at the last minute and it was very much appreciated. They went over the top and it was an incredible wedding.

Glen Island was absolutely the best vendor we had chosen for our wedding! We live in manhattan, and in comparison to hotels in manhattan, glen island was really a great value for the 5-star service that we got. Our families are very particular eaters, and they only had praises for the food. Glen island served a lot of food as well -- every guest was stuffed at the end of the evening.I haven't mentioned that the club is located in the middle of glen island park, with a view of the long island sound -- a view we simply could not find in manhattan. The facility was recently renovated so the banquet halls look new and have spectacular lighting installed.Glen island was worth every penny I paid, and I would recommend it to anyone!

We chose Glen Island because of the location and view. We worked with Rodney who was great. They were very professional to work with. We didn't eat much that night, but we heard that the food at the cocktail hour was great. Our main course was really delicious, and the bite that I had of the cake was really great. Other people told us the food was all really good. The one thing that was slightly lacking was the service. The waiters weren't as attentive as they could have been, but the only reason we found out is because my dad used to own a restaurant, and is really picky about that stuff. Overall we would definitely recommend Glen Island to other people. Our guests were raving about the great view.

We were here for a wedding in September 2007. Gorgeous location, cocktail hour food was awesome, the ceremony site was beautiful and the main reception site with dance floor was gorgeous as well.

I can't really complain about the place, EXCEPT for the service. The servers were VERY rude... one girl literally flung the roll onto my plate, thus causing my champagne glass to fall and splatter all over my salad. She didn't apologize, just said that she'd bring me another one. Another girl dropped a knife and tapped my husband and asked him to pick it up while he was eating. At the end, I had another girl throw the piece of cake onto my table and somehow it happened to land under my dinner napkin. They are a piece of work.

Gorgeous place, but HORRIBLE servers. They need to retrain these people.

they were great! the food and the view is the reason to book here!

I cannot say enough positive things about this venue!!! On the day of my wedding I did not have to think about ANYTHING!!!! Everything was done and done right. Things ran smoothly and if there were snags in the day....I still don't know about them and it's been 20 months. Everyone still raves about the food...the best wedding food we've ever had. It was a great, great day!!!

Excellent Service - not one complaint. Food and location were top notch.

Great location, friendly staff and wonderful food. We really enjoy photographing there.