My husband and I were lucky enough to have our reception hosted here 3 1/2 years ago. I don't normally write these reviews but when I came upon this site, I couldn't resist writing one up. Every time someone gets engaged who I know, I am quick to tell them vendors I was dissatisfied with and warn them not to use them. But why not RAVE about a venue who does good by you? So here it goes..... I came upon Willow Creek by a family friend who had her reception here right before my husband and I got engaged. She talked about how beautiful the venue was, how great the food was, and most importantly, how top-notch the service was. Since we were on a budget (hey, who isn't) we were very concerned about costs. We shopped around a zillion Long Island venues and they were all just okay....nothing knocked my socks off. Most felt like huge "wedding factories" with terribly ugly french carpets, gaudy decor and they all had the same boring generic menus. So when we finally pulled up to The Hamlet Willow Creek, we both said, "we love it!" But we thought there was no way we would afford this beautiful, classy venue. Once we walked inside, we really thought we were out of our league. Another couple was leaving as were coming in. They had just signed a contract to host their wedding there and truthfully, I was jealous because I thought there was no way we could swing this place. The grand entry way was gorgeous. Definitely NOT catering hall-esq at all...exactly what we were looking for. In fact, Willow Creek sits on a beautiful country club golf course and the stunning terrace right outside the ballroom overlooks a beautiful lake, (think Giorgio's but muchhhh better). We were greeted by the receptionist who promptly introduced us to Barbara, the event coordinator. She had just such great energy...a perfect match for me! :) As she toured us around and showed us the pristine facility, we fell in love. It has such a cool vibe and even the granite bathrooms were gorgeous!!! We loved that we would be the only wedding that day and we would have the entire facility to ourselves. Think a South Carolina look maybe? Nothing typical about this place. When we sat down to "talk numbers," we were shocked and THRILLED to learn we could afford the venue of our dreams. The prices were sooooo reasonable and Barbara worked with us on pricing and all of the many details that go into planning a wedding. We were able to sign the contract with the Hamlet and even so, she allowed us to make changes a few months later, even throwing in a few things and arranging some unique details I had requested. So would I recommend this venue? Yes, yes yes!!!! Our wedding ROCKED and all our guests thought so too. I still have people telling me what a great reception we had. We have already recommend Willow Creek 1000 times before and will do so 1000 times more.

From the moment we walked into Hamlet Willow Creek for the first time - we knew this was the place we wanted to have our wedding reception. And when we sat down to speak with Barbara - we knew we would be very well taken care of. Because they only host one event at a time, the staff at Hamlet Willow Creek can focus completely on your event. That was a huge plus for us. You also don't have to worry about running into guests from other events. While some people may not mind this, we wanted our day to be about us and our families and friends. The facilities at Willow Creek are top notch. Everything from the restrooms to the outdoor terrace is perfectly appointed. The grounds offer lovely backdrops for photographs - from the staircases to the pathways to the gardens - there are many possibilities. To this day - we are still getting rave reviews about the food at our wedding. Every course was delicious - and the entrees in particular were outstanding. We also opted for the chocolate fountain - which was a huge hit! From start to finish - Barbara was there for us whenever we had a question or concern. She walked us through the entire process, from booking to the tasting to seating. On the day of the wedding, she was there making sure everything was perfect. She even helped decorate our cake (which was amazing by the way). We can't say enough about Hamlet Willow Creek. We highly recommend it to anyone looking for a venue for a wedding or other special occasion.

The best choice I made throughout the whole wedding planning process was to have my reception at Willow Creek. They made the day so much more special and were so professional and on top of everything. Barbara was great to work with and made me feel so comfortable and secure. I really didn't need to worry about anything because she took care of it all. The entire staff at Willow Creek were really superb and I believe that they are the best at what they do. They made my husband and I feel like king and queen, and they took great care of our families as well. A big bonus was that they only do one event at a time, so they devoted the entire night to us. I would highly recommend Willow Creek to anyone looking for a place to have their wedding. The value can't be beat and you get things that many other places don't even offer at twice the price.

My husband and I were desperately seeking a venue for our reception and we knew we wanted a location that catered to one EVENT at a time and was reputable, clean and beautiful. It was only by coincidence that I stumbled upon Willow Creek and I am so grateful I did. Barbara (or Babs as we like to call her) is amazing! She was on top of everything from the very beginning! She answered all my emails as quickly as I sent them out and was very involved in all the details of the planning. I would stop by Willow Creek unannounced and just walk around, envisioning the big day. I even had a great lunch there a few months before the wedding... Anyway, so the big day was PERFECT! Babs was along my side when I needed her and she provided so much support when family members had a little too much to drink! She had the staff on point, the food was amazing, the atmosphere was just right and she was always busy making sure everything was going according to plan. Everything looked amazing! I can't explain what a perfect day it was and I know it would not have been as amazing if we had booked elsewhere. I even have a habit of going back to visit and emailing Babs just because my experience was so great. So in case you don't know what to look for when choosing a catering hall-this is a guideline and the points Willow Creek excelled on: Appearance (from parking lot to bathroom) Atmosphere (very clean and bright-with a nice view) Furniture/accommodations (everything is set in the right spot and feels right) Reception room (is a perfect size with a beautiful dance floor and plenty of space for guests-layout is perfect) Bridal suite (is so comfortable and clean and nice! the bathroom is amazing) Etc...As you can tell I notice small details and Willow Creek made the cut. Lastly, I asked my amazing husband to comment on his thoughts about Willow Creek and he said-"it's perfect, very elegant, pleasant and just perfect-like you" I added the Like you part but you get the point! Just go to Babs, sit back and enjoy. Do not book a place that has another wedding going on, or a place that resembles a bowling alley, or a place that is located on the corner of a major street, or a place that is run by a greedy old man.... Enjoy!

Our wedding at Willow Creek Golf & Country Club was the most spectacular day we could have dreamed about! From start to finish, we were professionally guided by Barbara Sesskin, who assisted us in making the details perfect for our big day. Barbara readily answered any questions that arose within an extremely timely manner - morning, noon or night. She made the entire process seem at times, more like family looking out for our interests rather than just a typical catering manager. The atmosphere and decor was just simply gorgeous and immediately upon entering the premises, my husband and I knew that this was the place that we wanted to start our lives together at. We cannot explain to people well enough in words, how much our expectations were exceeded in the process of planning our wedding and especially, on the day of our wedding. Barbara held a one on one food tasting that was specially planned just for us, to decide on our wedding menu and to pick out and design our cake. The food and its preparations are literally to die for and our guests have not forgotten the deliciousness they experienced on the day of our wedding. Overall, there is nothing more than we could have wanted or asked for on our wedding day and we owe it all to the Willow Creek Golf & Country Club and Barbara!!!! It was truly the best way to start our family off on a beautiful note!