Lake Valhalla Club

I had my December wedding at Lake Valhalla Club and it was FANTASTIC! Guests were coming up to me the night of our wedding and asking me where I found this hidden gem?! It was beautiful and the Christmas decorations were classy and gorgeous. It was the perfect size and style - upscale-rustic- for what we were looking for. The food was out of this world and Perry and his staff were attentive and amazing. Highly, highly recommend this place!!!

Thank you thank you thank you! The moment we saw lake Valhalla we knew this was the perfect spot for our wedding reception... With about 100 guests the space couldn't be more perfect! Perry was the best. He was helpful with anything we needed from the beginning to the day of our wedding. Every piece of food served was incredible and the drinks kept flowing!! Thanks Perry and lake Valhalla for our perfect wedding :)

Nuritza and James

The Lake Valhalla club is the hidden gem of wedding venues in NJ. They do not even have bridal shows which made it all the more appealing to us. My fiance and I did not want a typical banquet hall. We wanted something warm, rustic,romantic and food was very important to us. I came home from Lake Valhalla and immediately after meeting with Perry, knew this is where we needed to have our wedding. Every step of the process was easy, well planned and the evening went off perfectly. We had a wedding before ours so I was a bit nervous about setup and times,etc. When we arrived to take pictures it looked better than I could have imagined. We were even able to take the boat out for some great pictures. The staff was friendly, smiling and looked as though they wanted to be there, unlike some other venues we had seen. The drinks were great and we had a signature drink. The food was AMAZING. It's not "wedding" food it's seriously the best Filet I have ever had. And cocktail hour was the biggest surprise. It looks like a lot in writing on the brochure but to see and taste it all in person was incredible. The Lake Valhalla Club helped to make my wedding day the best day of my life and I will never forget how happy I was to have chosen this venue. I wish I could give it more than 5 stars!!

I couldn't have asked for a more perfect venue. We've gotten consistent rave reviews on the food and the LVC. Everything went by flawlessly and we were thrilled!!

The only thing that I will say is that during our ceremony, there were kids playing on the playground and one child ran across during the ceremony.

Aside from that, we had the best time. The value is incredible and I've definitely never had better food at a wedding and you can't beat the decor and view. Perry is a joy to work with. He is responsive and attentive. His wife was lovely too and helped out the day of. I would highly recommend getting married here!!

My husband and I knew we would get married at Lake Valhalla Club as soon as we saw it. The grounds are beautiful and the reception area is such a warm and inviting space. Our guests had an amazing time and really enjoyed themselves, as did I. I really couldn't have asked for a better wedding. My only complaint is that Perry the maitre d' was not the easiest person to work with. It was hard to get in touch with him most of the time, among other things. All in all though, fantastic wedding venue.

I cannot say enough great things about Lake Valhalla Club! There's not a single thing we would change about our wedding experience there and our guests felt the same way. So many people have made a point to tell us that ours was one of the best weddings they have ever been to and to specifically comment on what a fantastic job our venue did. The outdoor setting is beautiful and the interior is lovely, with none of that wedding factory feel. As for food, we had just about every request you can think of; nut-free, gluten-free, vegan, meat lovers. Every request we made was no problem and all of our guests (from vegans to steak-only eaters) raved about the food! When we chose Lake Valhalla Club we knew we were getting a lovely setting and a fantastic rate. When the day came what we got was the wedding of our dreams, truly beyond our every expectation! A huge, huge thank you to Perry and everyone at Lake Valhalla Club!!

From the moment we walked into the ballroom, I knew that I had to get married at Lake Valhalla. After speaking with Perry, the maitre d', my feelings were confirmed. For the entire year and a half of my engagement, Perry and his staff were so helpful and accommodating (even when I asked them to measure the heights of the cups and glasses for me!). Whenever I had a question, I would just shoot them an email and would have a response within 24 hours (usually sooner!)

I created a TON of DIY projects for the wedding and was definitely anxious that it wouldn't turn out right because I had a certain idea in my mind that they couldn't see. When I walked into the venue before everything began, I was shocked. Everything was exactly as I had dreamed it would be, and even better. They took such special care of every detail to make it standout and become something special.

On top of my amazing experience, people could not stop raving about the amazing views, the intimate feel of the location, and the outstanding food and service!

I know people have also made comments about the fact that the club stays open during weddings, but that wasn't an issue at all. About half an hour before the ceremony began, the club was empty and stayed that way all night.

Overall, our experience with Lake Valhalla Club was beyond amazing. They made our day so special and so wonderful! It was absolutely perfect, and they were a huge part of that perfection.

My wedding was everything I ever hoped for at Lake Valhalla. The entire day went smoother then I could have imagined. Perry and his wife are fabulous and helped make our wedding day flawless. Perry even surprised us and included sushi at our cocktail hour for no charge! This venue is worth every penny and believe me, you get alot of delicious food for that penny!! Guest couldnt believe that dinner was actually being served after the extensive cocktail hour we had. People have not stopped talking about our wedding, many saying its the best wedding they have ever been to!! I have already recommended this venue to many other new brides and will continue to do so.

AMAZING! Our wedding was beautiful and everything we could have ever hoped for! Perry is the absolute best and it was such a pleasure to work with him. He was BEYOND accommodating. The one thing my new husband and I regret about our wedding day is that we were too busy taking a million gorgeous pictures on the grounds to stop and eat anything at our cocktail hour! The more people tell us how great the food at the cocktail hour was, the more we regret taking so many pictures outside against that beautiful backdrop which caused us to miss the food! It was hard to give up those great picture opportunities as the sun was setting though. Only 3 people out of our 170 guests had ever been there before and everyone still keeps calling and complimenting on how beautiful the ceremony in front of the lake was and great the wedding itself was. Everyone also keeps commenting on how "different" and "unique" the venue was because it truly stands apart from other venues in NJ. Everyone loved it and had a great time. You will NOT be disappointed. My husband and I are praying for someone we know to get married there so we can go and actually really enjoy everything LVC has to offer its guests. AWESOME venue! If I could give it 10 stars I would! So happy we found LVC. It's a hidden gem!

We held our daughter's wedding at the Lake Valhalla Club on March 31, 2012. What an amazing Venue this is. The food was delicious, the drinks were flowing and the staff was attentive. At the last minute we had to change the ceremony from outside by the lake to inside by the fireplace. It went on without a hitch. I would recommend Perry and his staff to all my friends and family. What a fabulous night we had.

Lake Valhalla is an AMAZING location for a wedding. Not only is it gorgeous both indoors and outdoors, which provides for some beautiful photographs of your special day, but the service is beyond fantastic!! The food was amazing, and everyone had a great time. Our guests are STILL talking about what a great time they had and how great the food was. People went out of their way to call us and our parents to tell us all what a great time they had. Many said it was the best wedding they had ever been to. Perry was great! He was consistently available to meet with us or answer any of our questions, and he was there all night at our wedding to make sure everything ran smoothly. Michelle was also there to help with the ceremony. It was such a perfect night, and one that my husband and I will remember forever. We have absolutely no complaints and I would without a doubt recommend Lake Valhalla to anyone considering it as a venue.

I had my wedding at Lake Valhalla Club on November 19th, 2011. I have NOTHING but AMAZING things to say about the venue and the staff. We were looking for a different place - not a wedding factory. Wanted something small and intimate but big enough to get a good dance party going! And also food was important. We found everything we were looking for at Lake Valhalla! It was a place no one knew of so it was like a secret gem! I heard nothing but great things from my guests about the place, the view, and the food. Food was outstanding! We even got to have the ceremony outside (and although it was a little cold), it was perfect. The lake made everything so beautiful, including all of the photos. Candles burning on the fireplace mantles made it romantic, and the DJ on the balcony made the music not so overwhelming. People have said it was the best wedding they have ever been to. Last but not least was Perry (the maitre'd) and the rest of the staff. Perry was unbelievable - worked with us up to the day of the wedding, and then was the on-site coordinator the entire night (along with his wife). And the staff made sure all our guests were well fed and taken care of, and made sure me and my husband had plenty of food and tasted all the options. I would recommend this place in a heartbeat!

The Lake Valhalla Club was perfect for my husband and I. We lucked out with the weather and had a beautiful outdoor ceremony right there on the lake. One complaint was that they have a playground off to the right of the ceremony site along with volleyball courts. When I arrived to take pictures before the ceremony there were two volleyball games going on and kids yelling and playing on the playground. I was a little nervous they would interrrupt the ceremony, but when the ceremony time came I didn't hear a thing from the kids or volleyball players. Everything ran smoothly and on time. I can't say enough about the staff. They were so attentive to us. There were times I had two drinks in my hands because they kept bringing stuff. There was one lady in particular and I feel so bad I can't remember her name (Maybe Debbie?), but she had bridal dress experience and helped with my bustle and continued to bring me food and drinks throughout the night. Also both of our parents said they were waited on hand and foot throughout the night. There was an abundance of food and drinks and it was a beautiful night. Perry is a nice guy and he definitely did extra for us without even blinking. My family liked a certain kind of beer and Perry just asked if we wanted bottles or keg and didn't charge us. My husband and I booked the venue way in advance and came in a few times to talk to Perry, sometimes I didn't feel he cared too much about our wedding, but that all changed when we came in the week before our wedding to do final details and he was on top of every single detail. A side note they do allow their members to use the main bar during your event. I really didn't care, but a word of advice only do a bathroom basket for the restroom in the reception area. My mom had that basket filled with good stuff and the members seemed to help themselves and the basket was empty before the end of the night. I would definitely recommend LVC because their staff is incredible and they make sure you have a fantastic night.

My husband and I got married October 1, 2011. We chose Lake Valhalla Club because of the unique quality it possesses of being elegant and beautiful, but not over the top. The venue is graced with floor to ceiling fireplaces and windows. Wooden beams in the cathedral ceiling, and lovely hardwood floors. On our day it threatened to rain during the ceremony and I was completely comfortable with the idea that the staff might have to move everything in 10 minutes before the ceremony. The staff is efficient and professional. Perry and his wife Michelle have everything down to a science and do their job well. The venue worked very well with our other vendors also. I had the pickiest of eaters (the eeyore of eating out) say that the food was amazing, and it was. If you're wedding is here please make sure you take advantage of the cocktail hour as it was delicious! People are still talking about the dessert table and its 3-4 months later. Everything was wonderful. I highly recommend lake valhalla club.

Everything was beautiful and elegant. I got so many compliments that this was the best wedding they've ever been too! It was a beautiful day and night and guests enjoyed that they spent the cocktail hour outside overlooking the gorgeous lake. The food was also great. Overall would definitely recommend to anyone!

Words cannot express how utterly beautiful the setting of LVC is, nor the attentiveness and professionalism of the entire staff! Perry & staff decorated on our behalf and everything was picture perfect!! I had the most fun at my wedding! Perry's wife was on board with the rest of the staff to provide direction when needed most for the ceremony. The fireplaces were lit & the scene was so romantic. The guests raved, I mean raved, about the food~and there was soo much of it! Everything about this venue is everything and more a bride/groom could want! We're giving LVC a "10" star rating...it was that great! Thank you Perry, Michelle & all the staff @ LVC!!!

What a beautiful venue! Perry and his staff at the Lake Valhalla club were top notch! He was very responsive throughout the planning stages of a our wedding day and took the time to walk us through different options and give us ideas of how to make our day stand out. We were so happy with how things turned out!

Absolutely perfect. Excellent food, incredible service, and the most gorgeous setting in the North East. I cannot recommend it highly enough

I cannot say enough about Lake Valhalla Club. They were so nice and so professional and they made our wedding day spectacular!! Perry was there every step of the way, making sure we ate and taking care of every little detail. He was very understanding too when we had someone cancel on us a day before the wedding for emergency medical reasons and told us he would refund the money.

The renovations they did are also amazing! They didn't take away from the beautiful rustic feel to the place, in fact, they added to its glow because the lake shines in through the windows now. Our guests raved about Lake Valhalla Club! They all said how different the place was and how perfect everything was! Thank you so much!!! It was really a perfect day!

We loved it. The grounds were beautiful and was everything my husband and I were looking for in a venue.

Great place..very reasonably priced. would recommend

The Lake Valhalla Club is absolutely incredibly. My husband and I didn't want a "banquet hall" or a wedding factory, and LVC delivered exactly what we wanted. They only do one wedding a weekend, and that day is yours alone.

LVC has beautiful rustic styling, exposed wooden beams, and huge stone fireplaces. We were married outside in front of their private 90 acre lake right before sunset.

Their food is absolutely incredible. We were sold as soon as we had a tasting. They provided our guests with FOUR dinner options, not to mention the most splendid cocktail hour that could have been a meal in itself! Open bar, a venetian table, and the wedding cake (provided by Baker's Perfection in Rockaway) was all included.

The manager, Perry Bonadies, was extremely accommodating and was a huge help during the entire process. The great thing about LVC was that the pricing per person was inclusive of tax, service charge, and staff gratuity. The only "extra" was the maitre d' tip. We did pay extra to have the ceremony on site, but that included the extra time, set up of all the chairs, drinks provided outdoors for your guests as they arrive, and a ceremony coordinator who helped the guys with their boutineers as well as organized the processional and the receiving line.

Our guests haven't stopped talking about how pleasantly different out wedding was, or about how great the food was! Perry & the Lake Valhalla Club truly let us have a wedding that was "us," and we wouldn't have been able to make it so personal anywhere else.

My husband and I knew that Lake Valhalla Club was the perfect place for our ceremony and reception almost immediately. It was unlike any other place we'd visited. Perry is just incredible and so easy to work with. Unfortunately, we were unable to have the wedding outside on the lake as planned because of the weather. However, they have a tent up year-round, so we were able to transfer everything there as soon as we realized the weather wasn't cooperating and it looked wonderful. The tent has a stone bar, candles, and greenery so it looks nice inside. The food was AMAZING. Guests still comment on the food and the spread at the cocktail hour. I know there's no such thing as a perfect wedding day, but Perry and everyone else at Lake Valhalla helped make it as close to perfect as possible. Now I just hope someone I know gets married there, so I can enjoy it as a guest!

Lake Valhalla is an awesome place to have your wedding. Everything went extremely smoothly with the exception of club members allowed on the beach while my ceremony was going on. I had a kid run up screaming during it :(

Other than that, the food was awesome, the staff was great, and Perry was very accomodating.

The food, service, management are all great. Perry and his crew were very accomadating and organized. The cocktail hour + is amazing, so much food. Get married on the beach overlooking the lake.

They were great!...perry was there with me from the 1st meeting all the way to the actual wedding. He really makes sure that everything goes smoothly!...A great place if you want your ceremony outside!..so happy with the food,service, location, and everything!