12 of New Jersey's Most Picturesque Rustic Wedding Venues
It may come as a surprise to you that New Jersey has an amazing array of scenic, rustic wedding venues. Just venture outside the main cities and you'll be captivated by the tree-studded mountains, farmland dotted with barns, historic manors overlooking rolling hills, and upscale equestrian estates with stunning views. We're guessing we've piqued your interest, so here are some places that are worth checking out!
NORTHERN NEW JERSEY
NORTHERN NEW JERSEY
Art Factory Studios
Paterson, New Jersey
Style: Cool, sprawling 19th-century former rope factory-turned-event venue
Fab Feature: This transformed space boasts multiple unique indoor/outdoor spaces, from the intimate, cobblestoned European Courtyard to a grand loft with sky-high ceilings, wooden beams, exposed brick, and a gleaming wood floor.
Catering: In-house, BYOPrice: $ • $$
The Hamilton Manor
Hamilton Township, NJ
Style: Rustic-chic private events venue with a lush landscape
Fab Feature: Say "I do" beneath the garden gazebo's delicate wrought-iron dome before retiring to the Barn, with its vaulted cathedral ceiling and unique "rain wall" water feature, to dance the night away.
Catering: In-housePrice: $ • $$ • $$$
The Farmhouse
Hampton, NJ
Style: 330-year-old country estate on over 10 acres
Fab Feature: The photogenic setting in the rolling hills of Hunterdon County, with its manicured lawns, lush gardens, and towering trees, can't be topped.
Price: $$
Rock Island Lake Club
Sparta, New Jersey
Style: Airy, al fresco lakefront sophistication
Fab Feature: The ceremony site, perched at the water's edge, presents unobstructed views of the 11-acre lake, its island, and the trees that line its shores. Here, you'll exchange vows beneath a natural birchwood arch.
Price: $$
The Inn at Millrace Pond
Hope, NJ
Style: Charming, country-rustic 1760s landmark
Fab Feature: This exquisite historic inn on 23 acres of rolling hills will transport you to a bygone era—especially if you arrive in a horse-drawn carriage!
Price: $$ • $$$
Waterloo Village
Stanhope, NJ
Style: Enchanting restored 19th-century canal town
Fab Feature: 26 historic buildings, including a working mill, a rustic pavilion, and several lovely historic homes, set on expansive grounds along the Musconetcong River.
Catering: In-housePrice: $$
The Pond at TripleBrook
Blairstown, NJ
Style: Rustic farm with modern amenities
Fab Feature: This gorgeous venue on the site of a historic dairy barn offers endless options for a rustic fête: tie the knot under the pond-side gazebo, dine and dance in the open-air pavilion, and cap the night off with s'mores at the fire pit.
Catering: In-house, Preferred list, BYOPrice: $ • $$
The Ryland Inn
Whitehouse Station, New Jersey
Style: Rustic-yet-refined farm and inn
Fab Feature: Treat 10 lucky guests to the Chef's Tasting Dinner, where watching your meal being prepared is part of the show and almost as enticing as the food itself.
Price: $$ • $$$
Stone House at Stirling Ridge
Warren, New Jersey
Style: Craftsman-style lodge
Fab Feature: You'll have your pick of gorgeous event spaces, from The Gallery, a multilevel art gallery tucked into a hillside, to the Grand Ballroom, featuring a 16-foot ceiling, wood and stone floors, and tall windows overlooking a private terrace and garden.
Price: $$ • $$$
CENTRAL JERSEY
CENTRAL JERSEY
Ashford Estate
Allentown, New Jersey
Style: European-inspired country estate
Fab Feature: You can have a "roaming" cocktail hour, where guests mingle throughout the grounds as well as in the library, the conservatory, and on the verandas.
Price: $$ • $$$
Prallsville Mills
Stockton, NJ
Style: Historic property on the Delaware River
Fab Feature: The historic mills and homes (most dating back to the 1750s!) are impeccably restored, blending unique architectural features with warm modern amenities. Plus, the surrounding forest and lawns, nestled along the river, couldn't be more photogenic.
Catering: Preferred listPrice: $ • $$
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