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This Party Is a Reflection of You
A wedding is, when you strip everything else away, a party. And parties are supposed to be fun. So before you get buried in details, let's take a breath and put this back in perspective, because the one thing you do not want to look back on is having spent the whole time worrying. It always works out, so let yourself relax Here is the truth we have seen play out hundreds of times: it always works out. Every vendor you chose is there for the same reason you are, to see you hap
Dean Kakounis
Jun 293 min read


Love Is Meant to Be Felt, Not Sold
When you start planning a wedding, you quickly notice how many places treat it like a transaction. A price, a package, a signature, and then you are on to the next. At The Gramercy, we have never seen it that way. For us, the service comes from the heart, and our whole job is to give you a clear mind so you can actually enjoy this, from the moment you sign with us to the moment you walk out the doors at the end of your night. Planning a wedding is a lot. Our job is to carry t
Dean Kakounis
Jun 253 min read


Sweet 16 Venues in NJ: What Parents Should Look for Before Booking
Planning a Sweet 16 in New Jersey is a bigger undertaking than most parents expect when they first start looking. The venue sets the tone for everything else, from the atmosphere your daughter walks into on her night to the experience her guests carry home with them. That is why The Gramercy at Lakeside Manor is worth considering for families who want a polished, personal, and memorable celebration. With so many options across the state, knowing what actually separates a grea
Dean Kakounis
Jun 115 min read


Boutique vs. Ballroom: Why Some Couples Skip the Large NJ Wedding Venues
Not every couple dreams of a 500 person reception in a convention style ballroom. A growing number of couples planning weddings in New Jersey are actively moving away from large, high volume venues in favor of something smaller, more personal, and more intentional. That is where The Gramercy at Lakeside Manor stands out. When you understand what large venues actually look like from the inside on a busy weekend, the appeal of a boutique wedding venue in New Jersey becomes very
Dean Kakounis
Jun 94 min read
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