Are you looking for the best New Jersey wedding venues for your special day?
The Garden State has it all from cliffs along the Hudson River and a whimsical sculpture garden to a historical village complete with alpacas.
From South Jersey and up the turnpike, this area offers shorelines settings to working farms and city skyline views, all close to lodging and highways. So grab some kettle corn, and Jersey Red, turn on some Springsteen and read along as we share some of our favorite New Jersey wedding venues.
The Garden State’s Top Five Reception Venues
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Grounds For Sculpture
Nature and art are on full display at Grounds For Sculpture. If you’re looking for a sign (or sculpture) to book that wow factor, this is it! The 42 acre park centers on sculpture and its connection to nature.
Imagine your ceremony in the middle of a reflecting pool by the Nine Muses followed by your reception within Rat’s Restaurant where mist off the water is straight out of a romance novel.
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In addition, the soothing sound of water falling is pure magic. In fact, there are so many dreamy event spaces on the property it’s hard to choose. The scenery is matched only by its seasonal catering which touches all of the senses for an impressive experience.
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RiverView Ballroom
If you’re dreaming of a New Jersey wedding venue with NYC skyline views, make sure to visit RiverView Ballroom in Cliffside Park. There, you and your guests will enjoy a front seat to nature in a glamorous setting. Floor to ceiling windows in its elegant ballroom overlook the Hudson River, hydrangeas and 180 views of the New York City skyline.
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Step out to the terrace and you won’t want to come back inside. Finally, RiverView Ballroom has several roomy event spaces each with sparkling chandeliers to host events up to 700 guests.
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Bishop Farmstead
Follow quaint country roads to where butterflies dance among wildflowers at Bishop Farmstead, a historic Burlington County wedding venue in Vincentown. In fact, it overlooks 12 acres of natural grasslands home to birds and butterflies. There you will find a 1750s farmhouse with rustic elegance, gardens and a red barn renovated to its former glory with modern conveniences.
Photo credit: Bishop Farmstead/Twisted Oaks Studio Photography
Share a first look in the farmhouse garden before exchanging vows. Next, imagine your ceremony in the hayloft or first floor of the barn. Or choose a countryside pergola under bright blue skies, a natural backdrop to tie the knot. Then, twirl under the glow of string lights and chandeliers within the spacious vintage barn. Finally, join guests in dining on Jeffrey Miller Catering for a reception up to 175 people.
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Waterloo Village
History lovers don’t have to travel in time to enjoy a 19th century backdrop for your wedding. In fact, Waterloo Village in Stanhope offers just such a setting. Imagine having a historic town as your wedding playground. Here, time stands still. For instance, you are surrounded by a blacksmith, a general store and working mill among other historical houses.
Photo credit: Waterloo Village/Michelle Arlotta Photography
In fact, your vows in the village will be unlike any ceremony or reception you have attended. For example, walk down the aisle of its vintage church. Be wed by the water. Relax by the river. Next, make the Meeting House a reception for the ages for up to 240 guests. Finally, revel in the warmth of the firepit where you can gather with guests for an after party of S’mores and storytelling.
Photo credit: North Shore House/Michelle Arlotta Photography
North Shore House
If a lakefront property is more your style, North Shore House on 27 acres is the perfect match. Located on the shores of Swartswood Lake, North Shore House in Sussex County makes it easy to say I Do.
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Imagine exchanging vows on its blue stone terrace by the edge of the water. There, lavish chandeliers hang like ornaments from its stately trees creating a romantic setting, especially at dusk. Inside, you will find rustic elegance as you dine, dance and sojourn within the historic resort. Indulge in a wedding weekend for a truly special memory with family and friends.
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