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Movable Feast Catering Boathouse in Prospect Park
284 Prospect Park West, Brooklyn, NY 11215
Tel: 718.965.2900
Contact: Jackson Berson, jackson@movablefeast.net

www.mfcatering.com
The Movable Feast presents the Boathouse in Prospect Park! Dine, dance, and celebrate your wedding within a "Beaux Arts" style landmark building. Set across from the Lullwater Bridge, the Boathouse is an ideal location for a romantic and memorable wedding. Call or email us with your vision.

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.

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 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.


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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.

Grand Prospect Hall The Grand Prospect Hall
Featured Interview
Featured Real Wedding: International Romance
263 Prospect Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11215
Tel: 718.788.0777, Fax: 718.788.0404
Contact: Michael Halkis, info@grandprospecthall.com
www.grandprospect.com
We have been accommodating parties from 50 to 5,000 for over 100 years. Enjoy opulence and style in our world-class palatial complex decorated with exquisite art and antiques, offfering panoramic views of the Manhattan Skyline and New York Harbor, indoor and outdoor gardens, fountains, bridal suites, a glass-enclosed atrium, and a Gazebo on an estate-like setting with French and International cuisine.

Millennium Hotel Hudson Theatre, Millennium Broadway Hotel
Featured Real Wedding: Diamonds & Gold
145 West 44th Street, New York, NY 10036
Tel: 212.789,7546
www.millenniumbroadway.com
Doesn't your Landmark Occasion deserve a Broadway Legend? Stage a milestone event in an exquisite theatre offering versatile space, authentic details, and modern amenities.

Nassau Inn Nassau Inn
Ten Palmer Square, Princeton, NJ 08542
Tel: 609.921.7500, Fax: 609.921.2684, email: sales@nassauinn.com
www.nassauinn.com
Located in the heart of Princeton, our historic hotel features an on-site restaurant, 203 authentic guestrooms, ceremony on-site, the Grand Ballroom, a separate area for cocktails, and your choice of 13 uniquely elegant banquet facilities. We are within walking distance from the Princeton train station, across the street from Princeton University's beautiful campus, and surrounded by Palmer Square shops and restaurants.

New York Society for Ethical Culture
2 West 64th Street, New York, NY 10023
Tel: 212.874.5210
Contact: Robert Liebeskind, rliebeskind@nysec.org

www.nysec.org
The New York Society for Ethical Culture is a non-denominational humanistic religion. The Society is housed in a 1910 historic landmark building overlooking Central Park. The Meeting House features several well-appointed spaces suitable for 20 to 810 people, and a leader who can officiate at inter-denominational and inter-cultural wedding ceremonies.

Northern Valley Affiars Northern Valley Affairs
at Temple Emanu-El

Featured Real Wedding: A Romantic Old World Ambiance
180 Piermont Road, Closter, NJ 07624
Tel: 201.750.0333, Fax: 201.750.0334
Contact: Les Friedman, northernvalley@aol.com
www.northernvalleyaffairs.com
We design your wedding celebration so you and your family will cherish it forever. Our beautiful surroundings, fabulous settings, and delicious food along with elegant service, we will make your event truly memorable.

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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.

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
Featured Real Wedding: A Fall Wedding
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.

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.

Rennaissance of Astoria Renaissance of Astoria
Featured Real Wedding: Music, Food, & Romance
27-34 21 Street, LIC, NY 11102
Tel: 718.274.9210, Fax: 718.521.4531
email: events@renaissanceofastoria.com
www.renaissanceofastoria.com
Renaissance incorporates the luxury of space, with superb club elegance. Our setting is intimate and romantic. Our service and food is immaculate. We welcome all of your diverse interests, tastes and cultures. We take pride in customizing all of our events. Welcome to Renaissance..


Roosevelt Hotel The Roosevelt Hotel
Featured Real Wedding: Romance Online
Madison Avenue at East 45th Street, New York, NY 10017
Tel: 212.661.9600, direct-212.885.6196
Contact: Richard Godfrey, rgodfrey@rooseveltnyc.com
www.theroosevelthotel.com
The Roosevelt Hotel lavishly hosts every wedding reception with style and grace. Take your pictures in front of a grand staircase, dance under the sparkle of gleaming chandeliers, and toast to the rest of your life together in classic New York style at The Roosevelt Hotel.

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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.

Twenty Four Fifth Twenty Four Fifth
24 Fifth Avenue, New York, NY 10011
Tel: 212.608.7400, Fax: 212.608.8827
Contact: Cheryl Kahn-
Bracco, ckahn@theglaziergroup.com
www.theglaziergroup.com
Located in an elegant 1926 building in the residential neighborhood of lower Fifth Avenue, Twenty Four Fifth has the faded elegance of another era. With its unsurpassed cuisine, it offers the perfect setting for your wedding.

Westminster Hotel Westminster Hotel
550 W. Mount Pleasant Avenue, Livingston, NJ 07039
Tel: 973.548.0040
Contact: Chris Gikas, email:
catering@westminsterhotel.net
www.westminsterhotel.net
Luxurious, Sophisticated, Smart: The Ballroom at the Westminster Hotel is the perfect backdrop to the superlative seasonal American cuisine of Executive Chef Christopher Siversen. Our seasoned event planners will help design and execute your "dream wedding."
   

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