Illuminate Reviews

My wife and I had a great experience and are thrilled we decided to host our daughters Quince there. Michael Moran the Director was enthusiastic and very knowledgeable helping us out all along the planning processes, he was responsive and available when we needed to ask questions. The venue itself is modern, spotless and well maintained. I would highly recommend Illuminate to anyone looking for a venue for their next event!

We celebrated our daughter's bat mitzvah at Illuminate, and it was an absolutely incredible experience. The venue itself is stunning, offering a perfect blend of elegance and modernity. From the moment we began planning, the Illuminate team went above and beyond to ensure everything was perfect.

Their attention to detail was impeccable, and they were incredibly accommodating with all of our requests. The staff's dedication to making our event special was evident in every aspect, from the setup to the service throughout the evening. They truly made us feel like our event was their top priority.

The ambiance of the venue added a magical touch to the celebration, and our guests couldn't stop raving about how beautiful everything was. Whether you're planning a bat mitzvah, wedding, or any special event, I highly recommend Illuminate. Their exceptional service and stunning venue made our daughter's bat mitzvah a memorable and joyous occasion for everyone involved. Thank you, Illuminate, for making our day so special!

My daughter just got married a couple of weeks ago and it was a lovely experience with no challenges. Everyone had such a great time, and I would highly recommend! Michael was fantastic!

My wife and I wanted a wedding that would not break the bank, but not skimp out on quality. This venue was perfect. Michael and his staff were very responsive and flexible from day one. I recommended this venue to all family and friends in search of a beautiful, affordable venue.

My and my husband like this hall at the first time we saw it.Then we more than like it when we talk with manager Michael Moran.He is professional, he was very enthusiastic to help us and he very kind.All my guest like this hall ,we so happy on our wedding on september 10,2022. We highly recommend this hall for you who lookinh for reception for wedding.
Ivy&Steven.

Beautiful space and great team.

Illuminate Ballroom at JAFCO is the best venue ever! It is not only beautiful, elegant, modern, clean, and spacious, but the staff and venue manager are absolutely the best to work with. I recently had my daughter's Bat Mitzvah there with nearly 140 guests, an 18x18 foot dance floor, an inflatable photo booth, an inside bar, hightops, couches, and indoor games, and the room was perfect in size and all of my guests had a great time and thought the venue was amazing! It has great amenties too -- a VIP suite to get dressed in and keep your personal belongings, beautiful bathrooms!, a large, modern kitchen for your caterer, lighting on the ceiling that can be programmed to different color schemes, and several large drop down screens for a video/audio montage or simple photo presentation. I cannot recommend this place enough. You will love it and never be sorry you chose to do your event there. Plus, it has the added bonus of being connected to an amazing cause. My family will never forget my daughter's Bat Mitzvah, or the kindness, personal attention, and care that was given to us throughout the planning process by the Illuminate staff. Thank you so much Michael.

Illuminate venue is truly one of a kind! The staff there are so friendly and helpful. Micheal ,the manager, always made himself available to help and answer any questions. He’s just an amazing person that really cared! When I needed something he was on it! If your looking to book this venue the staff alone is why you should just go ahead and book it. People can make or break an event.

The venue is sooooo clean, I don’t say things are clean very often so when I say clean it’s really clean. The building is cared for! Inside has really high ceilings which just elevates the space. The chairs and tables that they provide are really high quality.

To be completely honest the quality of the room and what it provides is more than the price. It’s a very affordable place that is actually more worth than the price.

The most amazing part of everything is that most of the money goes back to the kids with special needs program they have there. So you will get an amazing venue with awesome staff members and help those in need. Just go there and check it out ! You won’t be disappointed!

Had my wedding here and it was beautiful. Nice bar and private room for makeup and to change clothing. The director was very helpful.

If the perfect venue exists, Illuminate is it. The space, the light wall, the staff - every detail of our celebration was attended too.
Even the restrooms were designed with a special occasion in mind. In addition to being a beautiful place to host a special event you get the added bonus of knowing you're giving back to children and families.

Illuminate was the perfect choice for our celebration. The venue space et our every need. It is a beautiful space down to the tiniest detail. The fact that, choosing this venue comes with the knowledge that you are supporting children with developmental disabilities and those who have experienced the trauma of abuse and neglect makes it even more perfect and unique.

From start to finish everything was perfect! It was better than anything I could have planned, Loved the makeup and dressing areas. All of the staff made us feel so important and they were so friendly and accommodating. The food and entertainment was #1. Thank you Michael and team

Our day was beautiful from start to finish. My thanks to Michael and staff for making sure everything was perfect

Their service is marked by efficiency & professionalism. I working wit Michael & Mark has streamlined the process & productivity for my vendors. They were easy to work with.

Beautiful new venue benefitting great children’s programs
Michael was amazing to work with