Meet the owners

Meet Perry and Michele, the dynamic duo behind Bear Brook, and its sister property, Rock Island Lake Club. With over 30 years of professional wedding managing and coordinating, this power couple brings their extensive expertise in banquet and catering to the table. Having successfully managed over 3,000 weddings, affairs, and social gatherings, they have gained invaluable knowledge in the industry. Perry and Michele are accompanied by a team of dedicated wedding professionals who support them in their mission.

NJ wedding venue owners
Wedding planning
Bridal party at east coast wedding venue

10 things we believe in:

  1. Respect, teamwork & collaboration between all departments.

  2. Encouraging self-reflection, growth, and opportunity for internal promotion.

  3. Staying ahead of the curve with innovative ideas.

  4. Bring upfront and honest with information.

  5. Celebrating all couples, because love is love.

  6. Quality over quantity.

  7. Prioritizing mental health days.

  8. The power of togetherness & team bonding experiences.

  9. Making environmentally-friendly business decisions when possible.

  10. Always looking forward, but learning from what's come before.

Our team

  • Shayna

    Venue Specialist
    animal lover | concert goer | beach addict

    Favorite part about your job?
    I love working for Bear Brook Valley/Rock Island Lake Club because everyone has such a warm and welcoming personality that contributes to the joy couples feel every time they visit venue and on their big day.

  • Emma

    Administrative Coordinator
    aquarius | wine lover | reader

    Favorite part about your job?
    I love the friendly personalities that create a warm and welcoming environment for guests and coworkers alike and the eagerness of everyone to help each other, no matter the task!

  • Ensle

    Wedding Coordinator
    lover of all things Beyonce | classic movie fan | secret karaoke slayer

    Favorite part about your job?
    Our team is amazing! The atmosphere here feels like family. I also love knowing that I am helping our couples create lifelong memories on the happiest day of their lives!

  • Jen

    Wedding Coordinator
    dogs | ice cream | thrifting

    Favorite Part About Your Job?
    I've been a big wedding nerd ever since I was a little girl, so naturally I made a career out of it! I am so excited to chat all things wedding with you and your fiancé and help plan the wedding of your dreams. I love to have fun and I think it's important to make the best out of every situation, especially when it comes to planning a wedding!

  • Anastasia

    Assistant Wedding Coordinator
    travel obsessed | home decorator | yoga lover

    Favorite Part About Your Job?
    My favorite part about working in Bear Brook is love that I receive from couples and our team, happy tears of joy and smiles I see every day. It makes me extremely motivated, inspired and proud to work in the place that creates such a wonderful environment!

  • Christina

    Wedding Manager
    dog mom | shower singer | makeup enthusiast

    Favorite Part About Your Job?
    I am a people person, so my favorite part of working at Bear Brook Valley is meeting new couples. Being a part of a couple's journey from their engagement to their wedding is such a fun and rewarding job!

  • Kellie

    Social Media Coordinator
    chocolate lover | fitness enthusiast | entrepreneur

    Favorite Part About Your Job?
    The freedom to use my creativity to help build the company and enhance the experience for the couples.

  • Jamie

    Director of Marketing
    boy mom | music lover | cozy connoisseur

    Favorite Part About Your Job?
    I love learning new things, implementing new trends and creating a unique, innovative experience for our couples.

  • Lisa

    Business Manager
    leo | green tea obsessed | fantasy football fanatic

    Favorite Part About Your Job?
    Implementing a relevant new school approach to the market and seeing an overwhelmingly positive response!

  • Tony

    Bar Manager
    reader | sports fanatic | drink enthusiast

    Favorite part about your job?
    Hearing hundreds of couples tell their love origin stories over my years working here and the unique mix of people and personalities that we see and serve on a nightly basis.

  • Darian

    Sous Chef
    foodie | avid reader | hiker

    Favorite Part About Your Job?
    My favorite part about working here is the variety of food we produce on a day to day basis and the frequently updated menu.

  • Allan

    Head Chef
    foodie | netflix binger | musically-inclined

    Favorite Part About Your Job?
    The support and hard work from my team members to get our job done, always trying our best to make everyday a little better.