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

  • 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!

  • 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. 

  • 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. 

  • 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. 

  • 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.

  • Cam

    Venue Manager

  • 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.

  • Rob & Justin

    Chef & Sous Chef

  • 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!

  • 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!

  • 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.