Not Your Average Ballroom: 13 Drop-Dead-Dazzling Banquet Halls in Northern NJ
Think banquet halls and ballrooms are boring? Think again. From elegant private estates and historic manors to contemporary, blank canvas spaces just waiting for your vision, this "tasting menu" of our favorite wedding venues will prove that Northern New Jersey's ballrooms and banquet halls are worth a second look.
The Tides Estate
North Haledon, NJ
Fab Features: breathtaking porte-cochère entrance welcomes guests into the Main Lobby, with its marble floors and dramatic staircase • regally-proportioned Ballroom with soaring ceilings, tall windows, and crystal chandeliers, and sophisticated, impeccably decorated banquet rooms • exceptional cuisine and white glove service exemplify classic elegance
Catering: In-housePrice: $ • $$ • $$$
The Park Savoy Estate
Florham Park, New Jersey
Fab Features: palatial 1870s lakeside mansion boasting exquisite décor indoors, landscaped grounds outdoors • timeless luxury in the Ballroom, with floor-to-ceiling windows, a Carrera marble fireplace, and French doors • garden ceremonies on the lawn and cocktails on the airy Veranda, with panoramic views of the grounds and lake
Catering: In-housePrice: $$ • $$$
Naninas In The Park
Belleville, New Jersey
Fab Features: Tuscan-villa architecture in a park setting lush with cherry blossom trees • bubbling fountains outside and breathtaking crystal chandeliers inside • award-winning chefs and mixologists create exquisite personalized menus (even a specialty ice carving!)
Catering: In-housePrice: $$ • $$$
The Rockleigh
Rockleigh, New Jersey
Fab Features: opulent estate with wrought-iron gates bounding 12 photogenic acres of beautifully landscaped grounds, graceful fountains, and sculptures • grand staircase frames dramatic entrances, and exquisite ballrooms boast crystal chandeliers and gleaming floors • experienced in-house catering staff can fit every taste
Catering: In-housePrice: $ • $$ • $$$
Park Chateau Estate and Gardens
East Brunswick, New Jersey
Fab Features: spectacular manor designed after a classic French countryside estate • ceremonies in a private chapel nestled among the gardens, or overlooking a graceful lily pond encircled by flowers • the 17th century-inspired ballroom is adorned with opulent chandeliers hung from an elaborately embellished recessed ceiling
Catering: In-housePrice: $$$
The Chateau Grande Hotel
East Brunswick, NJ
Fab Features: opulent French-American boutique hotel surrounded by fifteen acres of idyllic grounds • on-site catering led by James Beard award-winning chef, David Burke, known for his inventiveness and savory mastery • luxury lodging fit for the occasion includes plush beds, individually lit makeup mirrors, and glamorous chandeliers
Catering: In-house, Preferred listPrice: $$$
Crystal Plaza
Livingston, New Jersey
Fab Features: turn-of-the-century gem with a romantic garden ceremony site with a domed, white-pillared gazebo • the ballroom impresses with a gold-trimmed grand staircase and dazzling crystal chandeliers • extensive cuisine options include kosher and glatt kosher offerings
Catering: In-housePrice: $ • $$ • $$$
Richfield Regency
Verona, NJ
Fab Features: exquisite wedding hall outfitted with sparkling chandeliers and ornate crown moulding • lovely photo ops in the adjacent Verona Park, with its charming waterfall, lush grounds, and stone bridge • delectable menus with plenty of flexibility, all prepared to your specifications
Catering: In-housePrice: $ • $$ • $$$
The Meadow Wood
Randolph, New Jersey
Fab Features: beautiful colonial manor boasting Palladian windows, French doors and private garden courtyards • impressive photo ops on the sweeping staircase and balcony, the lovely Pergola, and among the gardens • sumptuous, fully customizable dinners served in the Grand Ballroom
Catering: In-housePrice: $ • $$ • $$$
The Hanover Manor
East Hanover, NJ
Fab Features: multiple ballrooms boast gorgeous details like marble flooring, oversized crystal chandeliers, and ornate wall coverings • exquisite half-ceiling skylight in the Crystal Room frames views of the courtyard, gardens, and water feature • convenient packages match a variety of needs and budgets
Catering: In-housePrice: $ • $$ • $$$
Il Villaggio Wedding and Banquets
Carlstadt, NJ
Fab Features: Old World sophistication with modern amenities and attention to detail • stunning Grand Ballroom highlighted by 25-foot ceilings, crystal chandeliers, and an imported granite dance floor • only one wedding a day ensures you'll enjoy dedicated service, attention to detail, and delicious menus, impeccably prepared and served
Catering: In-housePrice: $ • $$ • $$$
The Elan Catering and Events
Lodi, NJ
Fab Features: many elegant and unique spaces to choose from, including the natural light-flooded Skylight Room and the chic, modern Grand Ballroom • exquisite Russian and Eastern European-style catering • fully all-inclusive packages are easily crafted, and may include everything from photography to DJ packages
Catering: In-housePrice: $ • $$
The Graycliff
Moonachie, New Jersey
Fab Features: exchange vows in the gazebo adorned with Grecian figures or in the impressive marble-filled Forum • elegant receptions in the airy Greenhouse Room or sophisticated Main Bar, where guests can enjoy piano accompaniment • customized menus may include raw bars, butler-passed hors d'oeuvres, dessert displays, and even a custom ice sculpture
Catering: In-housePrice: $ • $$
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