Perona Farms — Restaurant in Andover Township

My wedding day at Perona Farms was the best day of my life! I always wondered what it would be like to be the bride for a change. I've worked at Perona Farms going on 6 years but I didn't want to get married without getting the full experience, so I did my share of searching wedding venues. I can now honestly say with certainty that Perona Farms does it differently. It is such a special experience, I'm tearing up just writing this. When touring other venues I found that Perona provided by far the best package from the service to the food to the all inclusiveness and the personal attention. I did my due diligence, but nothing else compared.

When I came for my tour with Kenny and my Mom, Marley toured us around. She was so excited for me, and walking through the door, you are immediately greeted by a family member most of the time and given a drink and a snack. My mom was blown away with the cheese board we were given, and I told her "Mom, that's just how we do it!" I will be honest, I did not feel that warmth anywhere else that I had toured. I had the opportunity of working with Marley during the planning process and you can easily see she has probably planned over 1000 weddings. No question was a stupid question and bride brain is a real thing you guys so thank god I had her to help with all the details!

From the moment I stepped on the property, I felt a sense of excitement while feeling calm surprisingly because I knew I was in the best hands. I rented the suites on the property and I was able to enjoy the day with my family and friends. This was probably one of my favorite moments from my wedding day. Cathy was my suite attendant and she made sure I was drinking a mimosa and not stressing about a thing. Cathy has a calming aura about her and my entire bridal party felt that. My coordinators were Ana and Maya. They took care of all the details regarding my decor, first look, ceremony etc. They could not have done a better job in easing my mind that everything was being taken care of. I really was assured they've got it all under control, and they certainly did!

Arriving at the venue after pictures and before the ceremony I saw the space decorated with my decor for the first time and I was in awe of how beautiful everything looked even having to retouch my makeup because I cried. The nerves set in right before walking down the aisle and Rob, Perona's marketing manager, calmed me down. I don't know if I would have made it down the aisle without his words of encouragement and the glass of water he gave me since I was moments away from passing out!

Brendan was my maitre-d' and he was great! He and his team made sure the evening went smoothly. He made sure the timing was perfect and that Kenny and I were always smiling and having a blast while simultaneously doing a phenomenal job taking care of all my family and friends!

This review would not be complete without mentioning THE DELICIOUS FOOD!!! My family had never been to an event at Perona Farms and they were just blown away by the abundance of food at cocktail hour, the lobster tail first course, the fresh scallops and everything else that I have been coming home raving about for years. I could go on and on...Did I mention we are Italian!! I am so happy my family had the opportunity to experience first hand what I get to see everyday.

I just wish I could relive this day over and over, it really flies by. I want to thank the entire staff and Family of Perona Farms. It is no wonder you have upheld your reputation for 107 years as a family owned and operated business. They don't let one minor detail fall through the cracks. It is an honor to be a part of the team and family. Being on the other side as an event coordinator has even more of a special...

A review won't do enough justice for how effective, impactful, and enjoyable it was to work with Perona Farms, but, I'll do my best to convey our sentiment in 3500 characters.

When I say that my wife and I only looked at one venue and immediately signed with Perona - this should not be taken lightly or as an understatement. We had heard how great the venue was and even attended a wedding there many years ago, but upon our visit and talking with Des - the venue and service was everything we could have hoped for. It was the easiest decision since my wife said yes ( I hope it was).

To ensure I give the appropriate folks their due kudos and sorry if there's any typos in spelling:

Desiree 🥰 Anna 🥰 Reece 🥰

I think there was a Baron, who packed us some chicken fingers and fries to go 😅 (GOAT) and everybody else that played a role to creating the best experience - a thousand times thank you.

Our experience with Perona was far from conventional, but it's important to share to show how willing the venue will work with you.

We originally had booked our wedding for Feb'25, but it turns out construction was being planned to renovate the Reserve during this time. When the venue reached out to share this news, I fully expected some type of ultimatum. For reference, we booked February because of the winter rates and any other season would have been out of our budget, especially if we rescheduled to spring.

However, Perona was more than accommodating and even apologetic! I wish I could remember who we spoke to, but he was an absolute delight. Him and Des truly made this change so worthwhile. My wife and I got our dream wedding in the spring and with the renovations in place - it was truly a dream come true.

Some highlights I want to share:

Food Tasting night was an event in itself and so good. When you read the reviews about how good the food is - it is not an exaggeration. My guests couldn't tell you what I said in my vows, but they will tell you who cooked the scallops, the line for the scallops, and how there were scallops and lobster tails during cocktail hour.

The partnership they provide in every step of the way. Des, our sales coordinator answered every question we threw at her with haste and precision from over a year out to the morning of when we forgot to print our menus. Truly a delight - she was with us from start to finish and we're sad to not get to work with her any longer in a wedding capacity. But maybe, for vow renewals??

Anna was our operations lead from rehearsal, getting ready at the suites all the way up to the reception. Perona is so damn good at running weddings and I think a core piece of that is Anna. If it's Ana - I am so sorry. We were too busy gawking over how amazing you were to read your name-tag. Did I mention my button broke off my jacket during our photoshoot and Ana keeps a sewing kit on hand? What a lifesaver. That was the only snafu and was quickly resolved by Perona's staff. By the way, it's Ana. She is the sweetest.

Reece was our Maitre'D and handled much of our reception and cocktail hour. He answered every request and was constantly checking in. I was so busy with mingling that he perfectly timed when to serve our dinner to ensure it was hot. Brought us a lot of food from cocktail hour knowing that we'd miss most of it.

Delis and I can't stress what a dream team we had, but I'm also certain everybody from Perona is meeting the bar. Many thanks again and hope to work with...

I want to acknowledge the joy and beauty of my best friend’s wedding and the effort that clearly went into making it special. That said, if you are Black—or a person of color—I do not recommend this venue. As a Black woman, I feel it’s important to speak honestly and openly about an experience that left me feeling deeply uncomfortable and unwelcome.

The wedding offered an open bar, as most weddings do. However, I was the only guest asked to show ID—despite being well over the legal drinking age and surrounded by guests my age or younger who were freely served without question. The bartender, Ruth, refused to make me a drink and even sent the maître d’ to monitor me, ensuring that none of my friends gave me drinks either.

To make matters worse, I later found out that the maître d’ told the bride that carding was their “policy” and that if I wanted to drink, I should go to a bar elsewhere. That comment was not only unprofessional—it was blatantly disrespectful. And it was directed at me, and only me.

Throughout the night, multiple staff members approached me to apologize for the bartender’s behavior. One even said, “You went to the wrong bartender.” But why is there even a “wrong” bartender at a professional venue? Why is inconsistency in treatment tolerated?

To be clear: I was at the venue since 9 a.m. helping the bride get ready. I was drinking champagne while we prepared for the day. No one carded me. Fern, the staff member assisting us throughout the morning, was warm, welcoming, and professional. There was no mention of any policy then—because one seemingly didn’t exist until it was applied selectively to me.

As a Black woman, being singled out in this way felt less like a matter of policy and more like a reflection of implicit bias. Whether conscious or not, it sent a clear message: that I didn’t belong, that I was suspicious, and that I required extra scrutiny.

Microaggressions like this don’t just “happen”—they have real emotional impact. They chip away at the sense of safety and belonging that everyone else is freely given. Hospitality is not just about beautiful decor or well-timed service—it’s about how people are seen, treated, and respected.

I didn’t need alcohol to celebrate my best friend’s new chapter. But being denied something as trivial as a drink—so clearly and publicly targeted—put a damper on my mood. I felt embarrassed, mortified, and pitied by everyone around me who witnessed this happen. And while I was eventually able to recover and be present for my best friend, I do feel that I was robbed of the fullness of her celebration.

I’m sharing this not to create conflict, but to highlight the need for awareness and accountability. I want this situation to be fully acknowledged by the venue. This was unacceptable. No one should feel like an outsider in a room meant for...