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Resource List: RECEPTION SITES-New Jersey


New Jersey Reception Sites: A-C | D-L | M-P | R-Z

The Bernards Inn The Bernards Inn
Featured Real Wedding: Love & Laughter | "Green Wedding" Ideas
27 Mine Brook Road, Bernardsville, NJ 07924
Tel: 908.766.0002, Fax: 908.766.3821
Contact: Diane Carr, dcarr@bernardsinn.com
www.bernardsinn.com
A wedding at The Bernards Inn is a perfect marriage of elegance and sophistication. Privacy, luxury, intimacy, and outstanding cuisine make The Inn an extraordinary choice for a wedding. We invite you to visit our website and to call to schedule a tour.

Birchwod Manor Birchwood Manor
Featured Real Wedding: Napa Valley Romance
111 North Jefferson Road, Whippany, NJ 07981
Tel: 973.887.1414, info@birchwoodmanor.com

www.birchwoodmanor.com
Love at first sight … Birchwood Manor, an elegant venue, welcomes you with warm hospitality and personal service and delights in designing your wedding reception, where the possibilities are endless. Visit us online and schedule your personal consultation to envision your very important, once-in-a-lifetime event.

Brooklake Country Club Brooklake Country Club
Featured Real Weddings: Country Music Lovers | Holiday Romance
139 Brooklake Road, Florham Park, NJ 07932
Tel: 973.377.2235
www.brooklakeevents.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 Castle at Skylands Manor The Castle at Skylands Manor
Featured Real Wedding:Romance in Retail | "Neighbors"
Located at the New Jersey Botanical Gardens, 5 Morris Road, Ringwood, NJ 07456
Tel: 973.962.9370
Contact: Linda Pergola, info@frungillo.com
www.frungillo.com
Skylands Castle, situated on 1,000 acres in Northern New Jersey, offers luxurious overnight accommodations and superior catering. "A Fariy Tale Wedding That Every Bride Dreams About."

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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New Jersey Reception Sites: A-C | D-L | M-P | R-Z


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: Event Consultant, info@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.

The Grove The Grove
691 Pompton Avenue, Cedar Grove, New Jersey 07009
Tel: 973.239.0270, email: info@thegrovenj.com
www.thegrovenj.com
The Grove represents the highest expression of grand hospitality. This spectacular new wedding and special event venue offers magnificent architecture and elegant décor as well as a coterie of the area's most accomplished catering professionals including distinguished master chefs, event planners, banquet managers, and the most extensively trained staff in the industry. The Grove provides you with the ultimate in elegance, service, professionalism and attention to detail. We also offer the Finest Kosher and Glatt Cuisine.

Hamilton Park Hotel & Conference Center Hamilton Park Hotel
Featured Real Wedding: College Friends | "Green Wedding" Ideas
175 Park Avenue, Florham Park, NJ 07932
Tel: 888.257.1990, Fax: 845.735.9005
Contact: JoAnne Mitchko, Director of Catering, jmitchko@destinationhotels.com
www.wedathamilton.com
The moment of a lifetime deserves a celebration as beautiful and cherished as your love. Your wedding at Hamilton Park is simply perfect in every way, with sophisticated style, sumptuous cuisine tailored to your tastes, breathtakingly beautiful settings and superior service for a day that is a dream come true.

Highlawn Pavilion Highlawn Pavilion
Eagle Rock Reservation, West Orange, NJ 07052
Tel: 973.731.3100
email: info@highlawn.com
www.highlawn.com
The sensational views of Eagle Rock Reservation and the New York City skyline, first-rate cuisine, elegant rooms, and gracious serivce are some of what you can expect for your wedding or special event at Highlawn.

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
Bordering Bergen County and just minutes from Manhattan and Westchester, our chateau's 17 picturesque acres of wooded countryside in the heart of the scenic Hudson River Valley offer the perfect setting to create magnificent memories. Ask about our artfully redesigned and gorgeously renovated guestrooms, restaurant, and tavern. Renowned in the New York City metropolitan area for over 20 years of exceptional service.

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.

Indian Trail Club Indian Trail Club
830 Franklin Lake Road, Franklin Lakes, NJ 074177
Tel: 201.891.4480
Contact: Debbie Pagerie, contact@IndianTrailClub.com
www.IndianTrailClub.com
A private Country Club, Inidan Trail Club serves gourmet cuisine in a welcoming, sophisticated atmosphere. Stately trees line a mile-long, spring-fed lake and brightly colored flowers adorn an exquisite landscape. Personalized attantion is paramount for your occasion.

Liberty House Liberty House
Featured Real Wedding: A Skyline Celebration
Serving 75-500.
76 Audrey Zapp Drive, Jersey City, NJ 07305
Tel: 866.683.3586
email: info@libertyhouserestaurant.com
www.libertyhouserestaurant.com
Surrounded by water on three sides, Liberty House provides unsurpassable, picture-perfect views of the Manhattan Skyline, Ellis Island, the Statue of Liberty, and the beautiful Liberty Landing Marina, hence our "view with a room."

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New Jersey Reception Sites: A-C | D-L | M-P | R-Z


The Manor Restaurant

The Manor Restaurant
111 Prospect Avenue, West Orange, NJ 07052
Tel: 973-325-2060, info@themanorrestaurant.com
www.themanorrestaurant.com
We are dedicated to making your wedding the most romantic and magical day of your life. Whether you're having a lavish gala for hundreds of friends and family, or a small, intimate wedding ceremony, The Manor can take care of everything for your special day, from the ceremony to the wedding reception and through your wedding banquet. Having hosted weddings for more than 50 years, we take pride in creating the best ceremonies possible, whatever your wedding budget.


The Mercer Ballroom

The Mercer Ballroom
800 US Highway 130, Hamilton, NJ 08690
Tel: 609.494.9100, Fax: 609.494.6230
www.themercerballroom.com
The Mercer Ballroom at the Hilton Garden Inn Hamilton is elegantly designed and exceptional for a wedding weekend. We invite you to experience the elegance and grandeur of The Mercer Ballroom at Hilton Garden Inn Hamilton for your most special occasion.


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.

Nassau Inn Nassau Inn
Featured Real Wedding: Chefs In Love
Ten Palmer Square, Princeton, NJ 08542
Tel: 609.921.7500, Fax: 609.921.2684
Contact: Catering Department, sales@nassauinn.com
www.nassauinn.com
It’s your day, your loved ones, memories for life. For a unique wedding experience in Downtown Princeton, Nassau Inn features luxurious guest accommodations, the Prince William Ballroom, on-site ceremonies, and your choice of 13 elegant banquet facilities. Many of our brides make it a weekend to remember and have their rehearsal dinner, after-party and brunch the next day. Nassau Inn is walking distance from theatres, shops, salons, museums, Princeton University campus, and services you may need during your stay.

The Newark Club The Newark Club
Featured Real Wedding: A Family Affair
One Newark Center, 22nd flr, Newark, NJ 07102
Tel: 973.242.0658
Contact: Artie Wassif, awassif@newarkclub.com
www.newarkclub.com
Adjacent to Newark's celebrated Performing Arts Complex, The Newark Club, with its mood of elegance and sophistication, is New Jersey's most spectacular ballroom setting. Hosting one event at a time, our weddings are made more memorable by a cocktail hour featuring award-winning cuisine, a famous silver service champagne and wine bar, and hors d'oeuvre stations embellished with magnificent antiques and candelabras. We offer an expansive, inlaid dance floor, comfortable armchairs, and a dramatic wall of windows overloking the panoramic New York skyline. Convenient and secure indoor valet parking assures your guests' comfort and convenience from start to finish.


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.

Olde Mill Inn The Olde Mill Inn
225 Route 202, Basking Ridge, NJ 07920
Tel: 800.207.1728
email: weddings@oldemillinn.com
www.oldemillinn.com
A country inn on a scenic 10-acre estate with stunning backdrops and 102 guest rooms, we hold only one wedding at a time and combine luxury and charm graced by a beautiful courtyard and gazebo with lush gardens and stonewall terrace featuring balcony courtyard views. Nearby golf, swim, tennis, horseback riding, shopping, theatres, cinemas, and many forms of eco-tourism.

The Palace at Somerset Park The Palace at Somerset Park
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.

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, email: catering@parkavenueclub.com

www.parkavenueclub.com
Park Avenue Club’s exclusivity allows us to host one event at a time, assuring an attention to detail that few venues can match. Enjoy extraordinary, contemporary cuisine and exquisite service in an elegantly appointed historic setting, where you and your guests will be welcomed with charm and grace.

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: info@theparksavoy.com
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 Chateau Pleasantdale Chateau
Featured Real Wedding: Candlelight Ceremony
757 Eagle Rock Avenue, West Orange, NJ 07052
Tel: 973.731.5600, email: info@pleasantdale.com
www.pleasantdale.com
One of the world’s greatest estates, exclusively yours. 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.

New Jersey Reception Sites: A-C | D-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
www.therockleigh.net
Celebrate your dream wedding in our elegant ballroom and stately lobby, set amidst lavish gardens and the historic homes of Rockleigh. Our unsurpassed personal service and custom menus enhance the magic of your day.

Shadowbrook Shadowbrook
Route 35, Box 97, Shrewsbury, NJ 07702
Te: 732.747.0200, email: celebrations@shadowbrook.com
www.shadowbrook.com
A tree-lined drive welcomes you and your guests to Shadowbrook, the most elegant Georgian mansion set on 20 secluded acres of splashing fountains and magnificent gardens. Every season at Shadowbrook has its own special charm as well as the gracious hospitality and impeccable cuisine for which The Zweben Family is renowned.

Stirling Ridge Stone House at Stirling Ridge
Featured Real Wedding: College Sweethearts
50 Stirling Road, Warren, NJ 07059
Tel: 866.683.3586
email: info@stonehouseatstirlingridge.com
www.stonehouseatstirlingridge.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.

Valiant Yacht Charters

Valiant Yacht Charters
Featured Real Wedding: A Skyline Celebration

Tel: 866.683.3586
Contact: Danielle Villa, danielle@valiantyachtcharters.com

www.valiantyachtcharters.com
For a unique, romantic and memorable experience, up to 80 guests can celebrate your special event aboard Valiant. Exchange your vows before the breathtaking New York Skyline while cruising the scenic Harbor aboard a 97-foot luxury motor yacht. Gourmet catering provided by the Liberty House Restaurant in Liberty State Park.


Waterside Restaurant & Catering Waterside Restaurant & Catering
"Bringing New York to New Jersey"
7800 B River Road, North Bergen, NJ 07047
Tel: 201.861.7767
Contact: Frances Vagias, info@watersiderestaurantandcatering.com
www.watersiderestaurantandcatering.com
Located on the edge of the Hudson River across from Manhattan, The Waterside offers an experience that excites the senses: dramatic views of the New York Skyline, impeccable service, and an enticing menu. The distinctive setting has just been thoroughly redesigned under new management, adding a fresh and contemporary feel to the classic elegance of the restaurant. Our expert catering consultants and event planners work closely with you to create your special event, handling all the details to ensure that The Waterside is the ideal setting for your day.

Weddings of Distinction Weddings of Distinction
2400 East Bay Avenue, Manahawkin, NJ 08050
Tel: 609.494.9100
weddings@weddingsofdistinctionnj.com
www.weddingsofdistinctionnj.com
Weddings of Distinction is a masterfully developed collection of breathtaking venues that brings the destination wedding closer to home. These grand estate properties are designed to host the most distinguished of wedding celebrations. The bride and groom, their families, and their honored guests are assured an unforgettable experience.

Westin Jersey City Newport The Westin Jersey City Newport
479 Washington Blvd., Jersey City, NJ 07310
Tel: 201.626.2950
Contact: Elizabeth Stacey, elizabeth.stacey@westin.com
www.westin.com/jerseycity
Creatively stylish. Uniquely yours. Endless possibilities. The toasts will be inspiring and the feelings will be indescribable. Celebrate togehter in the largest ballroom on the Jersey Coast. Begin your journey with the NYC skyline as a backdrop and create an exhilarating experience with our wedding specialists.

Westminster Hotel Westminster Hotel
"Green Wedding" Ideas
550 W. Mount Pleasant Avenue, Livingston, NJ 07039
Tel: 973.548.0040; Fax: 973.533.0067
Contact: Chris Gikas, email:
catering@westminsterhotel.net
www.westminsterhotel.net
Luxurious, Sophisticated, Smart: The Ballroom at the Westminster Hotel is the perfect backdrop to our superlative seasonal American cuisine. Our seasoned event planners will help design and execute your "dream wedding."

The Wilshire Grand Hotel The Wilshire Grand Hotel
Featured Real Weddings: The Chemist & The Scientist | Online Surprise
350 Pleasant Valley Way, West Orange, NJ 07052
Tel:
973.731.7007, Fax: 973.731.7066, email: info@thewilshiregrandhotel.com
www.thewilshiregrandhotel.com
A Romantic hotel with an elegant flair for all tastes. Featuring upscale guestrooms with two exquisite ballrooms available: our bi-level Tuscany Ballroom which features an eco-friendly Brazilian cherrywood dance floor and our Grand Ballroom with a beautiful Italian marble dance floor. Each has crystal chandeliers and can accommodate up to 400 guests. Lush landscaped grounds include a gazebo for a romantic outdoor ceremony, and a new seasonal cocktail hour patio with flowing fountains. Our newest addition is The Loft at 350 which can be anything you want it to be and will make you feel like you somehow wandered into the city from the suburbs.
   

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