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Abigail Kirsch

Abigail Kirsch at the NY Botanical Garden
Featured Interview
| Real Weddings: NY Botanical Garden | Lighthouse
2900 Southern Blvd. (at 200th St.), Bronx, NY 10458
Tel: 718.220.0300
www.abigailkirsch.com
The New York Botanical Gardens has been a world-famous destination since 1891. The classically elegant Garden Terrace Room, with its handpainted murals, provides a charming ambaince amidst the lush garden greenery. Abigail Kirsch also features other exclusive sites, such as Tappan Hill Mansion in Tarrytown, the Lighhouse at Chelsea Piers, and the luxury yacht Abigail K. All settings are distinguished by the award-winning food and service of Abigail Kirsch.


Bretton Woods Bretton Woods
Featured Real Wedding: Grad School Sweethearts
Featured Interview
361 Speedwell Avenue, Morris Plains, NJ 07950
Tel: 973.538.9000, Fax: 973.538.7277
Contact: Joseph Gatti, brettonwoods@erols.com

www.brettonwoods.net
Bretton Woods is a colonial style mansion on three acres of land with gardens, gazebo, greenhouse, carriage house, and working fireplaces; ceremonies and weddings are celebrated one at a time.

Brooklake Country Club Brooklake Country Club
Featured Real Wedding: Country Music Lovers
139 Brooklake Road
, Florham Park, NJ 07932
Tel: 973.377.2235
www.brooklakecc.com
A private country club, now available for your special day, Brooklake offers breathtaking views, a dazzling ballroom, an oversized dance floor, outdoor patio and gazebo, plus the finest cuisine and service.

The Brownstone The Brownstone
Featured Real Wedding: Family Ties
351 West Broadway, Paterson, NJ 07522
Tel: 973.595.8582
Contact: Albert Manzo,
Albert@thebrownstone.com
www.thebrownstone.com
If you're looking to celebrate in elegance and style, The Brownstone can make your dreams come true. Gorgeous surroundings, breathtaking rooms, and exquisite cuisine are all right here at The Brownstone.

The Carltun The Carltun
Featured Real Wedding: Date Night Proposal
Eisenhower Park, East Meadow Park, NY 11554
Tel: 516.542.0700, info@theCarltun.com
www.thecarltun.com
You have found the love of your life... let us give you the wedding of your dreams. We are waiting to lavish you with attention in the most beautiful setting on Long Island. Make an appointment today to schedule your storybook wedding.

The Castle at Skylands Manor The Castle at Skylands Manor
Featured Real Wedding: An Office Romance
Located at the New Jersey Botanical Gardens
Tel: 973.962.9370
email: info@frungillo.com
www.frungillo.com
The Skylands Castle, where gourmet cuisine, warm hospitality, and one thousand acres of the New Jersey Botanical Gardens are all yours.


Crystal Plaza

The Crystal Plaza
Featured Interview
Featured Real Weddings: Romance Online

305 West Northfield Road, Livingston, NJ 07039
Tel: 973.992.8100

www.crystalplaza.com
The Crystal Plaza is a magnificent turn-of-the-century mansion designed by one of the nation's most renowned architects, Sanford White. The Janoff family, its owners and operators for three generations, has upheld the spirit of White's design in restoring the mansion's original grace and splendor. Hosting one affair at a time amongst enchanting gardens and beneath sparkling chandeliers, there is simply no setting more romantic.


Douglaston Manor

The Douglaston Manor
63-20 Marathon Parkway, Little Neck, NY 11363
Tel: 718.224.8787
Contact: Thomas, thomas@thedouglastonmanor.com

www.thedouglastonmanor.com
We offer elegance in a magnificent Europeon mansion, with panoramic views of the Manhattan skyline for your outdoor ceremony and cocktail party. We also serve creative award-winning cuisine with customized menus, and Thomas has 25 years experience in event planning to assist you for your special day.


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Reception Sites with Garden Settings: A-D | E-L | M-P | R-Z


The English Manor The English Manor
Featured Real Wedding: High School Sweethearts
One English Lane, Ocean, NJ 07712
Tel: 732.776.8558, Fax: 732.776.8565
Contact one of our wedding event specialists, by phone or email: info@theenglishmanor.com
www.theenglishmanor.com
An elegant estate where you can celebrate the most important day of your life surrounded by friends and family, The English Manor services one wedding at a time. Enjoy the ambiance of our enchanting ballroom, superb cuisine, outstanding service, and secluded gardens with panoramic views.

The Estate at Florentine Gardens The Estate at Florentine Gardens
Featured Real Wedding: College Romance
97 Rivervale Road, River Vale, NJ 07675
Tel: 201.666.0444, Fax: 201.666.3032
Contact: Nicole Gisonde, ngisonde@florentinegardens.com
www.florentinegardens.com
Spend your special day in our spectacular ballroom and manicured gardens at the Estate. We host one elegant wedding at a time, providing you exclusivity to the entire facility. Our staff is dedicated to providing you with individualized service, custom cuisine, and meticulous attenton to detail.

Gansett Green Manor Gansett Green Manor
Featured Real Wedding: Easter Week Sparks
P. O. Box 799 / 273 Main Street, Amagansett, NY 11930
Tel: 631.267.3133, Fax: 631.267.2177
email: info@gansettgreenmanor.com
www.gansettgreenmanor.com
Imagine your wedding reception in a setting that flows effortlessly through two acres of landscaped lawns, sculpture gardens, and ponds with picturesque views. Each wedding is special to us, and our staff can help make your special day truly reflect your personality. From tents, caterers, and table settings, to flowers and favors, with intense attention to detail, nothing is ever overlooked.

The Garrison The Garrison
Featured Real Wedding: A Proposal By The Red Sea
2015 Route 9, Garrison, NY 10524
Tel: 845.424.3604
email: info@thegarrison.com
www.thegarrison.com
An elegant country resort with spectacular views of the Hudson River, gourmet food, impeccable service, and a staff that takes care of your every need.

Highlands Country Club Highlands Country Club
Featured Real Wedding: A Marriage of Style & Design
955 Route 9D, Garrison, NY 10524
Tel: 845.424.3254
www.highlandscountryclub.net
Unique and Romantic Elegance in a country setting located one hour north of Manhattan on the banks of the Hudson River. The ballroom boasts earth tones and wood floors, arched French doors that open onto covered verandahs, two oversize wood-burning fireplaces, and a stunning crystal chandelier.

Hilton Pearl River
Featured Interview
Featured Real Weddings: The First Call | The Blind Date
500 Veterans Memorial Drive
, Pearl River, NY 10965
Tel: 845.735.9000, Fax: 845.735.9005
Contact: Ms. Gerry Burns, Gerry_Burns@hilton.com
www.HiltonPearlRiver.com/weddings
Just minutes from Manhattan, Westchester, and New Jersey, our chateau’s 17 picturesque acres of wooded countryside in the heart of the scenic Hudson River Valley offers the perfect setting to create magnificent memories.

Hilton Short Hills Hilton Short Hills
Featured Interview | Featured Real Wedding: A Proposal on the Beach
41 JFK Parkway, Short Hills, NJ 07078
Tel: 973.912.7975, Fax: 973.379.1153
email: jacques_d’rovencourt@hilton.com
www.hiltonshorthills.com

The Hilton Short Hills is New Jersey's only AAA Five Diamond rated hotel. Our Grand Ballroom's luxurious décor is a lavish setting for your reception. Let us help you create a wedding experience that will glitter like diamonds.

il Tulipano il Tulipano
Featured Real Wedding: A Chance Encounter
1131 Pompton Avenue, Cedar Grove, NJ 07009
Tel: 973.256.9300
Contact: Gregorio Polimeni Jr., gregorio@ilTulipano.com
www.ilTulipano.com
Discover why il Tulipano is the perfect choice for your celebration! Capturing the warmth and beauty of the Tuscan countryside, our piazza provides a stunning and memorable backdrop for your outdoor cocktail hour or reception.

Reception Sites with Garden Settings: A-D | E-L | M-P | R-Z


Nanina's in the Park Nanina's In The Park
Featured Real Wedding: A Vacation Romance
540 Mill Street, Belleville, NJ 07109
Tel: 973.751.1230, Fax: 973.751.8351
Contact: Thomas Casella, Tom@naninasinthepark.com

www.naninasinthepark.com
With our multimillion dollar renovation on manicured grounds in Branch Brook Park, we are the perfect setting for outdoor cocktail parties and outdoor ceremonies. Offering 50 years of tradition with exceptional cuisine and impeccable service, Nanina's in the Park is conveniently located near all major highways.

New York City Events

New York City Events
at Dyker Beach & Pelham/Split Rock

Dyker Beach:
Tel: 718.836.9722, dgallagher@americangolf.com

Pelham/Split Rock:
Tel: 718.885.1258, tgebbie
@americangolf.com
www.nycevents.
americangolf.com

New York City Events offers two golf course venues in Brooklyn and Pelham Bay for your wedding and reception. With modern facilities and on-site catering, you will see why the two great venues of New York City Events can make your day special.

Oheka Castle Oheka Castle
Featured Interview.
Featured Real Weddings: Christmas Party Romance | Office Friends
High School Sweethearts

135 West Gate Drive, Huntington, NY 11743
Tel: 631.692.2707, Fax: 631.692.7712
Contact: Kelly or Rick, kmelius@aol.com
www.oheka.com
Oheka Castle is the second largest private home in the United States. We cater to only one event a day, and guarantee our clients’ confidentiality, security, and above all, award-winning cuisine served by our professional staff.

Palace at Somerset Park The Palace at Somerset Park
Featured Real Wedding: Real Estate Romance
333 Davidson Avenue, Somerset, NJ 08873
Tel: 732.302.9922, Fax: 732.302.0070
Contact: Catering Sales, info@palacesomersetpark.com
www.PalaceWedding.com
Be a radiant bride at The Palace, a Palladium-style mansion offering outdoor terraces, grand staircases, antique fireplaces, and Juliet balconies. Surprisingly close to Manhattan, this luxurious venue presents Modern American cuisine by New Jersey's top Culinary Team.

The Palm House The Palm House
at The Brooklyn Botanic Garden

Catered exclsively by Charles, Sally, and Charles Krause
Featured Interview
Featured Real Wedding: Fellow Travelers

1000 Washington Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11225
Tel: 718.398.2400, email: palmhouse@palmhouse.com
www.palmhouse.com
"The 'magnificent' Palm House, a Victorian greenhouse surrounded by 52 flowered acres; the Merchant-Ivory setting is matched with 'beautiful presented' food, on-site coordinators provide 'nothing but the best from start to finish.' " - Zagat Survey Caterers & Event Planners

Park Avenue Club Park Avenue Club
184 Park Avenue, Florham Park, NJ 07932
Tel: 973.301.8233, Fax: 973.301.2348
Contact: Randy Polo, catering@parkavenueclub.com

www.parkavenueclub.com
Guests will enjoy a lavish cocktail hour in our Main Dining Room, followed by an exquisite reception in our Wedding Pavilion, surrounded by flower-filled gardens near a serene pond.

Park Savoy The Park Savoy
Featured Real Wedding: A Summer Ceremony
236 Ridgedale Avenue, Florham Park, NJ 07932
Tel: 973.377.7100, Fax: 973.377.1212
email: theparksavoy@optonline.net
www.theparksavoy.com
An elegant mansion meticulously restored with beautiful antiques, exquisite fireplaces, and a romantic 19th century bridal suite. Beautiful gardens, verandas, and a reflecting pool with a spectacular view over Pinchbrook Lake make the Park Savoy perfect for garden weddings and outdoor cocktail receptions.

Pleasantdale Chateua Pleasantdale Chateau
Featured Interview
Featured Real Weddings:
High School Sweethearts | Candlelight Ceremony
757 Eagle Rock Avenue, West Orange, NJ 07052
Tel: 973.731.5600
Contact: Lisa Spoonauer, lspoonauer@pleasantdale.com
www.pleasantdale.com
Formal gardens, rolling lawns, and shaded ponds surround this secluded 40-acre country estate, reminiscent of a Normandy castle. With a unique, classically designed ballroom and a music room which features 15th century art, Pleasantdale also has a “Juliet” balcony for unique photo opportunities.


Reception Sites with Garden Settings: A-D | E-L | M-P | R-Z


The Rockleigh
Featured Real Wedding: Romance At Work
26 Paris Avenue, Rockleigh, NJ 07647
Tel: 201.768.7171 Fax: 201.768.5787
Contact: Fred Puccio, fred@therockleigh.net
www.therockleigh.net
Our mansion style décor features lavish cocktails areas and spacious dance floors. Our beautifully manicured gardens, indoor and outdoor ceremony sites, custom menus, and unsurpassed personal service all combine to create an atmosphere of warmth and elegance.


The Sagamore The Sagamore
Perfect Wedding Tips

110 Sagamore Road, Bolton Landing, NY 12814
Tel: 518.644.9400
Contact: Jennifer McVay, Social Sales Mgr., sales@thesagamore.com
www.thesagamore.com
The Sagamore, a 330-room classic resort located on Lake George in the Adirondack Mountains, is the perfect destination for your perfect day. The Sagamore ... where else?

Stirling Ridge Stirling Ridge Events
50 Stirling Road, Warren, NJ 07059
Tel: 908.754.1222, Fax: 908.754.0942
Contact: Dan Goldblatt, info@stirlingridgeevents.com
www.stirlingridgeevents.com
Nestled in the hills of the Watchung Mountains and enveloped by 10 acres of lush manicured grounds, Stirling Ridge is New Jersey's newest premiere catering and special events space. Just 30 miles from Manhattan, this highly stylized venue can accommodate up to 1000 in a setting that is both intimate and unique, offering the most elegant to the most avant-garde.

Tarrytown House Estate Tarrytown House Estate on the Hudson
Featured Real Wedding: Old World Elegance & Charm
49 E. Sunnyside Lane, Tarrytown, NY 10591
Tel: 866.696.9015
Contact: Dave Smith, dsmith@destinationhotels.com
www.WeddingsAtTarrytown.com

The perfect wedding is a state of bliss. The perfect setting is an Estate of Mind. Celebrate in secluded intimacy or by transforming our entire 26-acre estate into your own. From expertly prepared cuisine to lavish accommodations, at Tarrytown House Estate, every detail will be meticulously looked after.

Trump National Golf Club Trump National Golf Club, Westchester
Featured Real Wedding: Romance Online
339 Pine Road, Briarcliff Manor, NY 10510
Tel: 914.944.0900, Fax: 914.944.4567
Contact: Adrian Mishek, amishek@trumpnational.com
www.trumpnational.com
An exquisite hilltop setting and a spacious clubhouse, with the luxury and service associated with the Trump name, is the hottest venue for bridal receptions and special occasions in the New York area. Recently opened, rave reviews are pouring in.

Wilshire Grand Hotel The Wilshire Grand Caterers & Wilshire Grand Hotel
Featured Real Weddings:
The Chemist & The Scientist
| Online Surprise
350 Pleasant Valley Way, West Orange, NJ 07052
Tel:
973.736.3240, Fax: 973.736.3340
email: info@thewilshiregrandcaterers.com
www.thewilshiregrandcaterers.com
Romantic with an elegant flair. Two exquisite banquet rooms are available, including a bi-level space and a Grand Ballroom with a huge marble dance floor and crystal chandeliers, and which can accommodate from 150 to 400 guests. For that perfect setting, our lush landscaped grounds also include a gazebo for a romantic outdoor ceremony.

Woodbury Country Club

Woodbury Country Club
Featured Real Wedding: A Fall Celebration
884 Jericho Turnpike, Woodbury, NY 11797
Tel: 516.692.6200
Contact: Andrew Zecher
www.woodburycc.com
Nestled on eighteen secluded acres of the former Mills Estate, Woodbury Country Club offers an elegant and private setting to make every occasion memorable. Our remarkable landscape includes a fountain-filled reflecting pool, lakeside gazebo and botanical terraces. Perfectly viewed from our walls of windows, they are richly illuminated at night to create an enchanted atmosphere.

   

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