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, 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

10 things we believe in…

  • Respect, teamwork & collaboration between all departments.

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

  • Staying ahead of the curve with innovative ideas.

  • Bring upfront and honest with information.

  • Celebrating all couples, because love is love.

  • Quality over quantity.

  • Prioritizing mental health days.

  • The power of togetherness & team bonding experiences.

  • Making environmentally-friendly business decisions when possible.

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

Now, meet our lovely team <3

  • A woman in a lavender blazer, white top, beige pants, and white sneakers standing on an outdoor balcony at New Jersey wedding venue.

    Amanda

    Wedding Coordinator
    Plant & flower lover, thrift shopper, tequila drinker

    Favorite part about your job:
    Being a part of the entire process from planning to witnessing each heartfelt moment of your wedding day is truly so rewarding!

  • A young woman with wavy brown hair and a teal dress, sitting on a white marble counter inside a bright, modern wedding venue smiling at the camera, with geometric pendant lights above and a bar with bottles in the background.

    Rebecca

    Wedding Coordinator
    Lover of all things sunshine & outdoors, gamer & sci-fi movie girl, family oriented 

    Favorite part about your job:
    I find so much joy in knowing that my work brings such happiness to others! It’s so fulfilling to be part of a team dedicated to creating moments that make people smile and leave lasting memories on their lives. 

  • A woman smiling outdoors, wearing a white eyelet dress with short sleeves and a tie at the neckline, with shoulder-length brown hair and minimal jewelry.

    Sydney

    Wedding Coordinator
    Caffeine lover, joke teller, will give your dog belly rubs

    Favorite part about your job:
    I love meeting and interacting with new people on the daily. Helping to create such a lasting moment in people's lives is something I love about being a coordinator at Bear Brook. 

  • Portrait of a young woman with shoulder-length reddish-brown hair, wearing a black turtleneck sweater, smiling at the camera against a plain gray background.

    Kristen

    Wedding Coordinator
    Fueled by a love for Disney, Broadway melodies, and purring sidekicks

    Favorite part about your job:
    I love being a wedding coordinator because every event is a blend of creativity, individuality, and heart. Helping couples celebrate their love story while ensuring everything runs seamlessly is both an honor and a joy. 

  • A young woman with long brown hair smiling outdoors in front of a beige brick wall and some foliage.

    Amanda A.

    Assistant Wedding Coordinator
    Trained singer and actress, nintendo enthusiast, major sweet tooth

    Favorite part about your job:
    I love love! Nothing is more rewarding to me than helping two people who love each other, pledge to forever together! From the first look, to the ceremony, to that first special dance during reception, it's all heartwarming to witness.

  • A man in a light gray suit sitting on a tall chair, smiling, with a wooden and decorated background.

    Cam

    Venue Manager
    Cars, family, flavor 

    Favorite part about your job:
    Nothing beats the privilege of watching love become a marriage.

  • A man in a black shirt and gray pants standing near a bar, leaning on one leg over a gold-colored rail, inside a wedding venue with a tiered bar counter, shelves filled with bottles and books, and hexagonal pendant lights hanging above.

    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.

  • Two male chefs in black uniforms standing behind a bar in the cocktail hour space at a wedding venue, with a row of hanging white and gold pendant lights above.

    Rob & Justin

    Chef & Sous Chef

  • A young woman in a black and white floral dress standing with crossed arms, smiling in a bright, modern interior space with a bar in the background.

    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.

  • A woman with glasses, wearing a green wrap blouse, a black pencil skirt, and black heels, standing in a well-lit indoor space with wooden floors and a bar in the background.

    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!

  • Woman with long dark hair sitting on a high chair in a wood-paneled room with warm lighting, dressed in a black blazer, turquoise top, black pants, and beige sandals.

    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!

  • A young woman with long brown hair and hoop earrings, smiling and leaning against a wall in a green sleeveless top and matching pants, standing indoors near a window with cream walls and a wall light.

    Kellie

    Marketing & Social Media Assistant
    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.