http://www.villabaronehilltop.com/blog Wed, 16 May 2012 14:26:00 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.1 Bat Mitzvah of the Year! http://www.villabaronehilltop.com/blog/?p=172 http://www.villabaronehilltop.com/blog/?p=172#comments Wed, 16 May 2012 14:26:00 +0000 admin http://www.villabaronehilltop.com/blog/?p=172 Dear Vinny,
I just had to say a great big thank you to you and your staff for making Jordyn’s party the party of the year! You were amazing to work with. Your professionalism and dedication to detail showed in every aspect of the party. Villa Barone truly exceeded my expectations. Jordyn actually came up to me and said, “mom, this is everything I hoped it would be”. Jordyn is not easy to please but you did it!
Overall it was a spectacular day. I send my sincere gratitude to the entire staff for paying such close attention to detail so I didn’t have to. I look forward to celebrating many more special occaisions at the Villa Barone.

]]> http://www.villabaronehilltop.com/blog/?feed=rss2&p=172 0 Absolutely Amazing! http://www.villabaronehilltop.com/blog/?p=170 http://www.villabaronehilltop.com/blog/?p=170#comments Wed, 09 May 2012 14:10:19 +0000 admin http://www.villabaronehilltop.com/blog/?p=170 I just want to start off by saying how amazing this venue is. Every last part of the Villa Barone Hilltop Manor from the decor, to the food, staff, is impeccable. I had heard such amazing things about this venue and when I booked my wedding there I was so happy. Never in my wildest dreams did I think that the Villa Barone Hilltop Manor could outdo my exdpectations. Every detail of my wedding was exactly what I wanted. It is not a week later and I have had most of my guests reach out to me to tell me how fantastic the wedding was and that they have never been to such a nice place with great service and food. They truly work with the bride to make you feel so comfortable and enjoy the experience. I truly cannot say enough about this place except I wish I was getting married again just to have it there again! I would recommend this venue to anyone – there really are no words to express my gratitude and appreciation for everyone at the Villa Barone Hilltop Manor!

]]> http://www.villabaronehilltop.com/blog/?feed=rss2&p=170 0 The best Wedding my guest have ever been to! http://www.villabaronehilltop.com/blog/?p=168 http://www.villabaronehilltop.com/blog/?p=168#comments Tue, 08 May 2012 16:25:11 +0000 admin http://www.villabaronehilltop.com/blog/?p=168 Wods can’t really describehow impressed we were with everything last night. It truly was the wedding of our dreams. The service, food, and the Venetian Hour were perfect. We got numerous compliments from guests saying that this was the best wedding they have ever been to. Our sincere thanks again to James our Matre D. He was on point the whole night. We will definitely recommend the Villa Barone Hilltop Manor to others.
The New Rommels.

]]> http://www.villabaronehilltop.com/blog/?feed=rss2&p=168 0 Hilltop Manor Staff – The Best !! http://www.villabaronehilltop.com/blog/?p=166 http://www.villabaronehilltop.com/blog/?p=166#comments Tue, 06 Mar 2012 16:43:28 +0000 admin http://www.villabaronehilltop.com/blog/?p=166 We had the pleasure of shooting a wedding for Martinez and Brown last Saturday and we want you to know that we are always pleased to work with your staff. We always encounter professionalism from the valets, to the Maitre D. Your staff took care of our table and we felt like guests at the wedding – not just vendors. You folks are an attribute to our community and a model for local business.
Charlie & Wendy
Weefan Photography

]]> http://www.villabaronehilltop.com/blog/?feed=rss2&p=166 0 PRICELESS! http://www.villabaronehilltop.com/blog/?p=164 http://www.villabaronehilltop.com/blog/?p=164#comments Wed, 30 Nov 2011 22:13:22 +0000 admin http://www.villabaronehilltop.com/blog/?p=164 One special venue and vendors
Whose doors never closed because of Hurricane Irene
Equals
Priceless memories for the bride, groom and family
*There is not enough space on this page or in a book to honor the owners, Gianni & Nick, and the staff at Villa Barone Hilltop Manor in Mahopac, NY to thank them all for the professionalism, kindness & warmth that were displayed at all times to the bride Angela Gibbons-Esposito, groom, Christopher Esposito, Lucia, John, John E. Gibbons (mother & father & brother of the bride) and guests during Hurricane Irene. The food was mouth watering, the drinks thirst quenching and the ambiance fit for a King and Queen. We have to go now because we have been shouting it from the rooftops to anyone who will listen. What a class act and no one can top them for sure.

]]> http://www.villabaronehilltop.com/blog/?feed=rss2&p=164 0 What a class act! http://www.villabaronehilltop.com/blog/?p=162 http://www.villabaronehilltop.com/blog/?p=162#comments Wed, 30 Nov 2011 22:09:40 +0000 admin http://www.villabaronehilltop.com/blog/?p=162 One special venue and vendors
Whose doors never closed because of Hurricane Irene
Equals
Priceless memories for the bride, groom and family
*There is not enough space on this page or in a book to honor the owners, Gianni & Nick, and the staff at Villa Barone Hilltop Manor in Mahopac, NY to thank them all for the professionalism, kindness & warmth that were displayed at all times to the bride Angela Gibbons-Esposito, groom, Christopher Esposito, Lucia, John, John E. Gibbons (mother & father & brother of the bride) and guests during Hurricane Irene. The food was mouth watering, the drinks thirst quenching and the ambiance fit for a King and Queen. We have to go now because we have been shouting it from the rooftops to anyone who will listen. What a class act and no one can top them for sure.

]]> http://www.villabaronehilltop.com/blog/?feed=rss2&p=162 0 Amazing from start to finish http://www.villabaronehilltop.com/blog/?p=160 http://www.villabaronehilltop.com/blog/?p=160#comments Wed, 30 Nov 2011 22:09:17 +0000 admin http://www.villabaronehilltop.com/blog/?p=160 I dont even know where to begin. Everything was AMAZING from start to finish. The hall was beautiful, the food was outstanding and the staff ON POINT from start to finish! Christina was my bridal assistant and she was my best friend for the day. Anything i needed she was there. Nicky catered to everything we needed. The Villa went above and beyond for us and i would recommend them anyday! Thank you all for everything you did for us. Our day couldnt have been any better xoxo.

]]> http://www.villabaronehilltop.com/blog/?feed=rss2&p=160 0 Above and Beyond Service! http://www.villabaronehilltop.com/blog/?p=158 http://www.villabaronehilltop.com/blog/?p=158#comments Wed, 30 Nov 2011 22:08:40 +0000 admin http://www.villabaronehilltop.com/blog/?p=158 The Villa Barone Hilltop Manor was above and beyond our expectations. Throughout the planning they promised to make our wedding perfect and they followed through with that all the way. The food, the staff, the room, everything was amazing. About 10 minutes into cocktail hour they lost power in the entire town and 5 seconds later their backup generator was up and running the place like nothing happened – and it did for the entire night! That alone was worth every penny! Thank you Nicky, Vinny and Robert for making our day so wonderful!

]]> http://www.villabaronehilltop.com/blog/?feed=rss2&p=158 0 White Glove Service! http://www.villabaronehilltop.com/blog/?p=156 http://www.villabaronehilltop.com/blog/?p=156#comments Wed, 30 Nov 2011 22:08:03 +0000 admin http://www.villabaronehilltop.com/blog/?p=156 They treat you with white glove service. You feel like you are family. You don’t need to worry about anything which relaxes you knowing you are in good hands. Johnny, Rob, Vinny, Christine were all very helpful in making our special day the most talked about wedding that our guests have ever been to. I highly recommend this venus if you want a peace of mind and exceptional wedding to remember.

]]> http://www.villabaronehilltop.com/blog/?feed=rss2&p=156 0 A Truly Amazing Wedding Day http://www.villabaronehilltop.com/blog/?p=154 http://www.villabaronehilltop.com/blog/?p=154#comments Wed, 30 Nov 2011 22:07:10 +0000 admin http://www.villabaronehilltop.com/blog/?p=154 Let me begin by saying that this review could not possibly do the Villa Barone justice! You have to see it to believe how amazing the venue and the people are here. We did our booking with Nicky but by the time the wedding came along we knew everyone there on a first name basis, even Jaqueline at the front desk! Everyone was willing to help and cater to us from day one!
Room…
We went with the upstairs room because we had almost 300 people and I love the chandeliers!! It truly looks like a ballroom! You also have a private patio for your guests if you choose that room.
Bridal Attendant…
Billy Jo was amazing! She told us exactly what to expect for every part of the wedding (walking in, first dance, greeting guests, everything!!!) She was always a step behind me filling my glass, fixing my dress, or taking good care of the cards people were handing us. I didn’t need my bridesmaids for anything. She helped me go to the girls room and bustled my dress without any help or hesitation! I had a second dress, the first one was a ball gown, the second was a form fitting one that tied up the back. Again, with no help she had me change in minutes. I truly felt like a princess!! Thanks Billy Jo!- Nicky give her a raise ;)
Vendors…
Nicky helped us choose the most amazing vendors (which I will be writing reviews about them in the near future too!) All the vendors I chose (flowers, dj, photographer)have worked with the Villa Barone and I couldn’t have been happier with ALL of them!
Food…
Well this was one of our priorities!!! When we booked we asked for two things, great service and good food, and Nicky promised us both and pulled through with more than we could have imagined!!! We had gone to a wedding a month before there and my very particular (somewhat hard to please) mother did not like the choice of dinner selections and became very nervous about the food. We went to Nicky with her concerns and at our tasting he said he would have the chef cook all night for us until we found the dishes we were satisfied with. It didn’t take long to choose what we liked (filet mignon, crusted filet of sole, and our favorite the stuffed chicken!!!) When we got to the wedding my Dad (who’s Greek and in the restaurant business as were so many of our guests) came up to us and the first thing he said was that the lamb was delicious!! He talked about the lamb before he congratulated us lol! Everyone raved about the cocktail hour, especially the shrimp (so glad we added it)! The cake was beautiful and delicious! My only regret was not taking some home! I only got to taste the one huge piece that my husband shoved in my face. The viennese hour was insane!!! Everyone raved about this too! The display they put on is memorable! We decided on the chocolate fountain last minute and I am so glad we did! It looked beautiful! Tasted good too! And on top of everything, they came around with samples of each of the dinner options for everyone to taste if they still had room! My husband and I didn’t really get to eat very much so Billy Jo packed us the chicken and steak and thank god she did! We ate it when we got back to our hotel and it was delicious even cold!
Service…
Rob was our maitre’d and was excellent! He was so attentive of us and of both of the main tables (the mom tables)! There wasn’t a glass empty or a napkin not folded all night! Some of my guests also commented on how attentive the wait staff was, so I know they weren’t just catering to us! They were catering to all of our guests. Nicky was there all night. Even Vinnie and Johnny came to see how things were going. It’s a family business and you feel like family when you deal with them. I wouldn’t hesitate to have more of our family functions there in the future!

I could go on for hours about our experience with the Villa Barone! The bottom line is …our wedding was amazing all because we chose the Hilltop Manor!!! The only thing that went wrong was that it went by too quickly. I am still on cloud nine! To all the staff at the Villa Barone…I can’t thank you enough!

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