VIP Country Club

My husband and I just had our wedding at VIP on 4.19.13 and the only way to describe it was AMAZING! We shopped around for the perfect venue and as soon as I walked into VIP I knew that was it. We worked with Tom from the very beginning to the very end. Tom was absolutely the best! We were told every little detail and there were no surprises the day of the wedding. Tom was able to work with us to stay in our price range and not go over our budget. Everytime I had any type of question wether it was an important one or a silly one just to be sure about things I just emailed Tom and I got a response right away and if it wasn't right away it was within a day or so. Great communication!

As far as the actual day of the wedding - again we couldn't have asked for anything better. The atmosphere was amazing, the majority of our guests told us that all of the food during cocktail hour and dinner was amazing which we couldn't have been happier about! Our Maitre D for the day was Vinny and he was awesome!!! I also had a bridal attendant who was there from start to finish and was also amazing!!! Vinny made sure everything went smoothly - which it did. For example my friend wanted to get her two girls (my flower girls) juice and all the bar had was juice for cocktails - Vinny asked her if everything was ok and she asked if they had any other kind of juice. He said absolutely and had the bartender get them fancy glasses so the girls "felt fancy" while drinking their juice. It's just the little things like that which meant a lot.

VIP and the entire staff was amazing and I couldn't have asked for anything better!!

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The day of my wedding, the weather was not on my side, however, once I arrived at the VIP, I was not worried about what was going on outside, because inside was breath taking! The staff, especially my bridal attendant, Alyssa, was exceptionally attentive and calmed every nerve, answered any questions, and complied with any request. My ceremony was beautiful, and my reception was without compare!! My guests raved the entire day about everything from décor, to the delicious food, to the incredible service!! I was able to sit back and enjoy every minute of my day without having to micro manage anything!! From our first meeting, Tommy knew what would make our day perfect....and Vinny took all of our planning and brought it to life on that day!! I cannot thank them enough!! My husband and I had a day that will never be forgotten and we thank the entire VIP staff for the amazing memories!!!!

Hello All,
This review is waaaay overdue but there has been a lot going on i.e (hurricanes, snowstorms). I will do my best to give an accurate depiction of my experience. We made an appt to view the venue, upon entering, the staff was very pleasant and professional. We arrived a bit early for our appt, while we were waiting we were offered something to drink (good sign). It wasnt long before Tom Esposito (Manager) came to greet us and give us the tour of the venue. Everything was clean (and i look at everything) the bathrooms were clean and smelled fresh! The space is very large for ceremony, reception and the cocktail hour would be downstairs also very spacious as well as outside space to have ceremony and lounge area. Prices are very reasonable for what they offer! I went with the signature menu, tons of food choices and wine choices. They also offer a traditional menu. They have a sizeable bridal suite and ofcourse valet parking. Needless to say we selected them for our wedding venue. I couldnt have been more pleased. My wedding attendant Christina was wonderful, our maitre D was fab. All my guests had a wonderful time they spoke very highly of all the servers, bartenders, food and cake (yes they made my cake and it was delicious!) The only negative is that you are locked into 2 florist vendors that you have to use. You choose one of the two but who likes being told you have to use certain vendors. I used Arcadia floral and worked with Jennifer. I can say my flowers were absolutely beautiful (i was worried) i was very pleased they arrived on time and looked very fresh. I would recommend VIP Country Club one thousand times over to anyone and everyone!

***AMAZING!!!!!*** If you're looking for the perfect place to spend your magical day, VIP is the place to book! Every single detail was more than I could've ever dreamed of and the service was outstanding. It has now been a month after our wedding and we still have guests calling us raving about the delicious food and exceptional accommodations they offer. We booked and dealt primarily with Joe and Tom, and Michael was our MD during our reception. Needless to say, we cannot rave about their hospitality enough! Christina was my bridal attendant and graciously took care of me, along with the wedding party, every step of the way. As the night flew by, EVERYTHING went smoothly and we did not have to worry about a single thing. Between surprising me with a refreshing glass of water while saying goodbye to guests, to packing ALL of our belongings into the car, Christina was the best attendant any bride could ask for on their wedding day! If I could do it all over again, I would not change a single thing. The VIP knows just how to make your wedding day truly feel like it is the best day of your life. Not only do they go above and beyond for the bride and groom, but they also cater to everyone attending the wedding as well. Our experience with the VIP Country Club has been nothing short of what we hoped our special day to be. We are extremely satisfied with our decision and will continue to highly recommend this venue to others. xoxo Berlingo/Rutledge

I recently got married at VIP Country Club in New Rochelle, NY. We dealt with Tom, who was always easy to work with. Overall, we had a beautiful wedding and a great party at the VIP Country Club, however there were some details that we were disappointed with and felt that on our wedding day we should not have had to deal with after spending such a substantial amount of money. First and foremost, I must say that my bridal attendant that day was nothing short of spectacular. She was so sweet and accommodating from the second that I got out of the limo, I could not have asked for someone nicer to work with. She even hunted down a hair dryer for one of the girls in my wedding party! We all absolutely loved her! We paid extra to have a martini bar and a cigar and cognac bar and it was honestly worth every penny! Our guests are still talking about how great these stations were throughout the wedding!
As far as some of the disappointing details, a note that we wrote to our guests thanking them, that was printed on the menu cards had a major spelling error in it the day of the wedding. This would not have been such a big issue except for the fact that I am a teacher and was extremely embarrassed by the mistake. I typed the message myself and sent it to Tom on word, only to have it re-printed incorrectly on the menu cards. I don't know how that happened, but it seemed extremely careless to me on their part. We had several guests tell us that their Chateaubriand was extremely overcooked and also heard from several guests that our departure station that we paid extra for, which was supposed to consist of bottled water and hot pretzels, actually consisted of rock hard, cold, pretzels instead. We even heard from several people that they were told upon leaving that there weren't anymore pretzels left. Overall, we had a nice wedding here and just wish that we could have given them a 5 star review.

My wedding was great because of the VIP. Tom really helped us make the right decisions every step of the way. And Vinny our matre d' was excellent!

VIP Country Club exceeded our expectations for a wedding venue. The value, the decor, the staff, and the location are incredible. There is a reason why Tom Esposito and his staff are extremely knowledgeable and professional and truly cater to your needs and desires for your day. They are wedding experts!.
We had some creative ideas for our menu as we wanted to capture both of our cultures. The Chef at VIP put together an amazing selection. Many of our guests still talk about the variety and the quality of the food at our reception. My bridal attendant was there for me when I needed her and even when I didn't realize I did. From the bartenders to the valet services, everyone at VIP operates with the highest level of service and it shows.

Probably the most amazing service I have ever received in my life. The decor, food, service and evening could not have been better. This venue provided me with the fairytale wedding I dreamed of AND MORE!

The place is huge & seems like they will do a good job in catering to a large wedding. Not true at all! They promised the world & delivered mediocrity. We dealt with Tom during the entire year of planning. At first, he seems flexible but as we got closer to the wedding & they had more of our money, he seemed really annoyed and bothered. Please more we were very upfront in everything that we wanted way before committing to VIP. He did try to accommodate us & definitely knew what he was doing but just seemed annoyed. Either way, to be fair, he did try to accommodate. Fast forward to the actual wedding day.... We thought Tom was going to be the main maitre d that night. He's a take charge type of guy & knows his weddings so we were comfortable & confident in him. Well he was there but practically stayed in his office the entire night. He sent some guy named Vinny to take control of the floor & he was TERRIBLE!!!! Nice guy but terrible at his job. He might be good for small weddings but we had 350+ & he did not know what he was doing! And to be honest I don't really blame him. He was not a 1 meeting during the entire course of planning do how could he have kown what we expected. He was thrown on the floor with a blindfold. Several times we had to get involved in his job do that it would run smoothly. In terms of food, it probably is great for smaller weddings but really was sloppy & I'm sure that had something to do with the amount if people. But if you can't handle it, don't take the business & our money with empty promises. We know weddings... My 2 sisters hit married before me & had their weddings at other venues in the vicinity with more the 350 guests & both weddings were phenomenal! So I speak from experience. So in general, our experience was mediocre. From the looks if he place & the promises we received, we thought it was going to be a wedding to remember but the delivery was very short of that.

My wedding was an absolute dream. Couldn't have asked for a better venue to accommodate my wedding reception. I had a pretty large wedding (225 guests), and everyone had only great things to say about VIP. I already knew they were top of its class as far as venues are concerned, but I never dealt with them personally. Let me say that Tom was awesome to work with, as he made sure that every last detail was satisfied and accommodated all of our needs. I'm so happy that we chose to have our wedding here and would highly recommend it to any future brides.

Thank you guys so much for everything and we wish you all the best of luck in the future! =) =)

We had our wedding at VIP on February 19, 2012 and they were amazing. That day went so fast for me that I did not have a chance to eat or see the vienesse but everyone who attended our wedding LOVED everything VIP offered. They even raved about our cake that they made (i had a bite - AMAZING red velvet). The food, drinks & music is key on making a wedding successful and they did such a beautiful job. AWESOME!!! So happy we had our wedding at VIP. Tom was great to work with, he was always available when I had question either by phone or email. Such a great guy!

Thank you for everything and giving us one of the best memorable days of our lives!!!

Outstanding service! My guests raved about the professionalism of staff as well as venue decor.

Great venue. Beautiful, classy and excellent food! Our guests had an amazing time!

I had an amazing experience with the V.I.P. Country Club from the very beginning. Tom and Michael were wonderful to work with and made sure that every last detail was satisfied and accomodated all of our needs. I'm so happy that we chose to have our wedding here and would highly recommend it to any future brides. Joanna my bridal attendant was fabulous and was there to get me whatever I needed. I'm thrilled with how the day turned out and my guests still continue to rave about everything from the beautiful grounds to the delicious food! It was just a lovely day :)

The VIP Country Club was the perfect venue for our wedding. The ballroom looked beautiful, the food was delicious, and the staff was extremely professional and courteous. We would absolutely recommend the VIP to everyone!

This venue and it's management is superb! My June 4th wedding was spectacular. My husband and I loved working with Micheal and Tom! The food was amazing. The staff were attentive and fabulous! The atmosphere was intimate and elegant! They take pride in not having brides run into each other. I felt as if I was the only bride at the club. They value your budget and don't talk you up to paying more than your initial budget.The VIP Country Club is a three dimensional venue which makes it the perfect setting for any wedding.

Because of VIP's impeccable customer service, attention to detail, and elegant ambiance, the wedding would not have been the perfect celebration that it was.

We planned with VIP for over 16months. We never felt disconnected or ignored. Their business was transparent and respectful, who followed requests, and were not afraid to provide knowledgeable guidance when needed; we always felt we were in good hands.

The Ceremony:
We decided to have our reception on site and outside, and though it was hot (May 29th) We were lucky to have as good of weather as we did.
The view beyond the "altar" is a beautiful scene of the Long Island Sound and the grounds. And with the help of our celebrant/officiant Sarah dePalma (HIGHLY RECOMMENDED) and arrangements through our florist, it was an open yet intimate ceremony.
Just a heads up, VIP doesn't have a sound system, so we had our DJ (Ronnie from 'Musically Yours' also HIGHLY RECOMMENDED) provide a handheld microphone; not required, but helpful.

Cocktail
Ok so in true wedding fashion, we didn't get to the cocktail hour, but we knew what the food would be like; Amazing in quality and quantity! We forewarned our guests to bring their appetite. Though we didnt have an opporunity to enjoy our cocktail hour fully (photos), VIP did set aside a full spread for us in the bridal sweet, which was very nice. Everyone raved about the food.

Reception
Broken record here, everything was great. The room was beautifully prepared, the food was delicious (too many options to list here!), and the staff could not have been nicer while guiding us through the day. The open top shelf bar wasn't bad either!

We really cannot find anything negative to say about VIP. If you find a negative review on this place, I'm guaranteeing it had nothing to do with their service or professionalism.
This is what they do, and they do it very well.

When searching for a venue in the White Plains, Stamford, NYC area; you should definitely consider VIP.

I cannot say enough good things about the VIP Country Club. I knew it was my reception venue from the first five minutes of seeing that place and speakin to Tom Esposito, the GM. They were absolutely wonderful! They were easy to deal with, provided us with a great package for an extremely reasonable price, and pulled off a perfect event. The food was FANTASTIC! The selection of food choices for cocktail hour and beyond was FANTASTIC! They treated us like gold and gave us everything that we wanted and more. The matire d and his staff, and especially the bridal attendant (Allison I think was her name), were friendly, professional and just simply provided amazing service. Our guests raved and continue to rave about how beautiful our wedding was and how delicious all of the food was. I highly recommend the VIP for wedding receiptions or any other special events. The facilities are outstanding, beautiful, and not at all like other cheesy catering halls. I hope someone invites me to a wedding there in the future so I can go experience everything from the perspective of a guest. I just can't say enough good things about this place. I am an extremely picky, type A person. This place was worth every single penny we paid for it. They made everything so smooth and easy that it wasn't stressful at all. I loved my wedding and so did all of my guests. Book the VIP!!

I could never bring myself to rate the VIP anything less than the top! The quality of service that was provided was beyond exceptional! The managers at the VIP were on hand the day of my wedding to make sure everything went smooth, which it did. The food was delicious! Guest are still talking about how delightful the food was. I was also very pleased with my bridal attendant for the day. His job was to specifically cater to me and that he did. If I had to do my wedding over I wouldn't choose any other venue!

I heard great things about VIP and they did not let me down. On my wedding day they went above and beyond. I even saw extra platters and details that I had not requested but they threw in which made my day even more special.

Other than a terrible expierience with M. Gucci limo out of white plains (please read that review) My wedding was a kick ass party and VIP had a lot to do with it. Other than supposedly forgetting the ceremony was taking place at the venue and charging us an extra 500 for that at our final meeting with Tom. Tom got us the tequilla we requested for our drinks, extra desserts and fresh fruit platters after wedding cake and was a breeze to work with and very understanding after I gave him 2 days notice that I had a special team coming in to perform at the wedding. Great food, great time, great place.

We considered this place for our wedding and they took 2 weeks to be responsive. It's a beautiful place, but the staff and managers are rude, unresponsive, careless and we decided to go with another venue.

I can't imagine that they would be a good venue since their customer service left something to be desired.

The VIP Country Club was a great place to have our wedding reception! The food and service was great and everyone had a wonderful time.

I have nothing but the best to say about our wedding a few weeks ago at the VIP Country Club. After having visited over fifteen different sites within Westchester and Rockland, as soon as we walked in and spoke with Tom we knew this was our place. Aside from the site being beautiful, we were wowed by the menus and wide array of choices and options. Having been to many weddings over the past few years ourselves, we had never been met with such various options for food both in the cocktail hour and reception. The fact that we essentially had 5 entree choices was just amazing. The three usuals-chicken, beef and fish, but also a vegetarian entree and a Chef's Special which was Rack of Lamb. People were not only raving about the choices, but also about how incredibly terrific each and every dish was. In addition too the food being fantastic, everyone was nice and helpful and truly wanted to make sure the day was as special for us as it could be. Tom was wonderful and has been in the business a long time and it shows based on his professionalism and ability and willingness to help and be flexible.
We had an amazing wedding and we could not be happier that we choose VIP!

Amazing, Amazing, Amazing, Amazing!
I'm still floating on air! I was married at the VIP last month and everything was perfect. Tom and the entire staff attended to every detail. So much food and sooo delicious. The service was fantastic. If I could do it all over again, I would not change a thing! All our guests have called us raving. VIP made all of our dreams come true.

Overall the venue was great. We had our ceremony here as well. There was a major problem with the parking. Another wedding was coming in while we were leaving and an anniversary party. The parking attendants were rude to our guests. But the food was great and everyone had a great time despite this problem

Absolute easiest vendor to deal with for us. We went in went over the menus after a tasting and were basically set. I was absolutely calm when I got to the reception because I knew that Tom and his staff would be able to take care of everything. The only issue I heard was that the cocktail hour food wasn't labelled. Everyone (and our group varied from older parent figures to young 20 somethings) thought the service was outstanding, the staff was friendly, and the food was great. Decor and atmosphere was our original reason for choosing this venue. We could not have picked better.

The VIP was fantastic. The food was phenomenal, and they took AMAZING care of me. My bridal attendant was absolutely wonderful. She kept my drinks coming without my ever having to ask, she gave me and my husband HEAPING portions of food, and she brought us stuff from the cocktail hour to the bridal suite. It was really just a wonderful experience from start to finish. The VIP CC really knows how to put together a wedding.

The VIP did a terrific job with our wedding. We had a spectacular night and I’m glad we chose to have it there.

Ok. The menus do look impressive, adn setup is not bad at all. the rooms are spacious, semi-elegantly decorated, and the amenities are expansive. The representatives/wedding planners who show perspective customers around -- not so much! The man we got had the attitude like he was straight out of the soprano's. He kind of gave a half-hearted effort, like he really didn't want to give my fiance and I the time of day. He looked and sounded broderling bored. Also the prices are quite outrageous! It could be because of the economy, but I don't know. I was turned off by the way he presented it.

Everything was absolutely perfect! Joseph helped me plan a perfect day!

I had my wedding and ceremony at the VIP. They did a wonderful job and my guests were more than impressed with not just the quantity of food (some were totally shocked) but also the quality of the food. Some places provide a lot of food but it's not also so good. VIP's is amazing!! They pay attention to detail. I added a signature drink last minute at our meeting and I saw them being passed around durrning the cocktail hour. The guests were very impressed by that. I didn't love my bridal attendant, he spent more time helping organize the reception room and other things then being with me and helping me out. I also didn't think the maitre de did such a great job. Our band really pulled through and took a lot of the responsibility and announcing off of him. Our cake was beyond my dream cake. When I heard we had to choose from a certain bakery I was weary but it was such a beautiful cake and it tasted amazing. I wanted to add an extra layer and VIP threw it in at no cost to us which I thought was very generous. All in all it was a wonderful experience and I wouldn't have wanted it anywhere else.

The service at the VIP was superb. It is such a beautiful location that I had to have my ceremony onsite; outside on the terrace, BEAU-TI-FUL! Tom, the general manager was very helpful. We were assigned a maitre d' and wedding attendant and they were wonderful! The maitre d' helped line up the bridal party for the cermony and for the introductions during the reception; told everyone how to stand, where to walk, etc. The staff arranged our tables for the reception, I did not have to worry about a thing. Our wedding attendant was awesome, she followed me everywhere, literally everywhere. I felt like a Queen, she got me drinks, served me food. Many brides say they have no time to eat at their wedding, well not me, because I ate everything! Thanks to my attentative wedding attendant :-) My hubby and I joined in on our cocktail hour, which was excellent. There was soooooooo much food that our guests did not realize it was only cocktail hour. Plus the cocktail area at the VIP is so huge that each one of our guests were able to sit down at a table and they all said they felt as if they were at a fancy restaurant. The WHOLE staff servicing my guests were very professional and attentative. The food is delicious, the staff is wonderful, the service is fantastic!

Hey guys... I feel bad writing this since I feel like this should be a website with happy news. However, as someone who recently got married and whose reception was ruined I feel like I have to share my story. I recently got married at VIP Country Club in New Rochelle. Everything should have been perfect. I spent so much time and MONEY on this wedding but within the first 20 minutes my reception was ruined. The reason we chose VIP was because they were able to provide us with the menu we were seeking. They guaranteed us that the menu would be as we wished. However, at our reception we were completely shocked to see that they had ruined our menu. Not only did they ruin the menu but they really couldn’t do anything to fix it. Out of my 110 guest 80 of them were not able to select the correct menu option. It's a long story so I won’t bore you with every detail. I will tell you this... we spoke to VIP the next day to find out how they would reconcile this error and NOT ONLY did they refuse to offer us any sort of reconciliation they had the nerve to say that they have been in the business for a long time and it is not their mistake it is ours. I brought up what was stated in the contract and how they didn't follow it and GET THIS... there response - contracts change all the time. Would it have been alright for me to change the contract?????

On top of them completely messing up the menu (which honestly makes a huge part of the reception) they got our cake completely wrong. I gave them a color swatch of my dress and it was nothing close to that color... what was the point? I also had my ceremony at VIP - BIG MISTAKE!!! They didn’t set out my programs in a basket like they said they would. They did not provide the priest with a mic, which they said they would so my poor priest had to strain his voice the entire ceremony so the 100 guests could hear him.

Brides- do yourself a favor - DO NOT get married here. They promise you everything and CANNOT deliver. I wouldn’t wish what happened to me to anyone so please take my advice. GOOD LUCK!!

No complaints! Food was wonderful! They accomodated every request!

Horrible experience. Had told us that there would be no other weddings on the day of. There ended up being another wedding that day. I could not take my pictures. Will not recommend.

From the first meeting at VIP after we got engaged, I knew we had to have our wedding there! Other people who got married there said "you don't have to worry about a thing" and now I know exactly what they meant!

Everything from the minute we walked in to VIP on our wedding day was perfect. Everyone from the bridal attendant, to the Maitre'D to the servers were professional, helpful and just wonderful. The cocktail hour was outrageous- the presentation of foods and taste left all of our guests raving. The reception tables were beautifully set up; the simple, yet classic, linens really make your flowers stand out! The food at the reception was delicious and the "chef's special" that night was this amazing pasta with a veal reduction in a home-made phyllo dough basket- so tasy and unbelieveable presentation!
One thing that really impressed us was that ALL the tables were served at the exact same time, and there was no "who ordered the chicken? who got the fish" etc; the servers actaully presented your meal (hot, I might add!) without any questions.
There was no awkward down time in between the 1st course or dinner as we've experienced at other weddings; the minute our guests finished their meals, their plates were cleared and the music was back on! We had solid blocks of dance time, none of this 15 minutes of dancing then dinner, 30 minutes more then time for cake.

Another great part of the night was the beautiful cake- SO many people commented on how delicious the cake was. Usually wedding cakes are just OK and even a little dry, but this cake was extremely moist and the filling was so good. The fondant and piping on the outside were beautiful and our pictures look awesome stanging next to it.

We didnt have our ceremony there so I can't comment on that, but I'm sure it would have been great too.

Bottom line with VIP is that, yes, you might pay a little more than some other places, BUT the service, quality of food and their professionalism is 100% worth the money. Going with VIP means you dont have to worry about a thing on your special day!

The entire staff was was professional and very attentive to us and our guests. They were very organized and made everything run smoothly, and went out of their way to make us happy. We didn't have to worry about a thing. Many guests called us after the event to say that the service was great, food was excellent, and the staff was friendly. We especially received great feedback regarding the cocktail hour and entrees. We highly recommend this facility.

everyone did act professional everytime i met with them.. very friendly and helpful.. especially on the big day when my head was spinning with so much!! they had an assistant who was ready to help me with anything as soon as i showed.. he got that beer for my dad and me quick.. lol and helped with all i needed that day..i also had faced a problem with a family member getting sick and they immediately responded and helped. i would definately recommend this place and i have been there as the bride and as the guest.. the food is absolutely delicious.. dont be intimidated by the menu descriptions.. because i was eerie at first since i am a simple kinda gal.. they also provided the cake which was included in the price.. absolutely delicious.. and they give u an array of choices to choose from.. the place is gorgeous and i got dressed their because i also had my ceremony there also on the terrace.. absolutely gorgeous too.. the bridal sweet was a great room to have those dressing photos.. it was much easier that way no fear of getting anything on the dress and the room was large enough to hold all of my bridal party. which was kinda large. i think 15 people and like 6 kids.. i was very relaxed!! before the beer.. hehe

Amazing, professional service! I used all their recommended vendors and everything went so smoothly on my wedding day. VIP will create the wedding of your dreams!!

VIP was great... food was awesome! Our guests were very impressed!

Everyone at the V.I.P. was outstanding! I had no problems with anyone I dealt with. The food was excellent, as was my entire wedding reception :)

VIP country club helped em achieve the wedding of my dreams! The location is so gorgeous- with a view of the Long Island Sound and the beautiful lighted fountain- it was worth every penny. Eevryone raved about how amazing the food at the cocktail hour was- they loved it even more than the reception! Overall, amazing service, location and atmosphere. It was a little pricey but the best value we found in the area for what we got.