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What makes New Jersey a great wedding destination?
- If you are dreaming of a beautiful outdoor venue for your New Jersey wedding, you will be pleased to know that there are a wide variety of lovely places to choose from.
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What type of wedding venue facilities can be found in New Jersey?
- Most of the venues we have described offer a combination of indoor and outdoor facilities.
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Are there options for outdoor ceremonies in New Jersey venues?
- The majority of the venues have set aside a romantic area in the grounds or gardens for outdoor ceremonies.
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1. The Mansion on Main Street, Voorhees
Host elegant, luxurious weddings with grand ballrooms and timeless charm.
Currently under wraps, a new and improved Mansion on Main Street is set to launch in spring 2020. The Mansion on Main Street, Voorhees has long been a popular wedding venue, and the re-imagined premises will offer couples an even more sumptuous indoor/outdoor wedding venue. Here you can start the next exciting chapter of your life surrounded by exquisitely manicured gardens, lakes and waterfalls as you exchange vows at the Garden Gazebo. Then step inside the elegant Mansion for a variety of interesting photo settings before you and your guests dance the night away on the elegant marble dance floor in the brand new Versailles Ballroom.
The Mansion on Main Street, 3000 Main St, Voorhees, NJ 08043, Phone: 856-751-1717, Map
2. Rutgers Gardens, New Brunswick
Exchange vows in a picturesque garden setting with natural beauty.
Rutgers Gardens, New Brunswick offers couples a beautiful and serene outdoor space where they can celebrate their wedding ceremony and/or reception in style. The gardens offer two romantic themed gardens which will impress your guests and assure an unforgettable celebration. The Roy deBoer Evergreen Garden lives up to its name, offering a verdant backdrop for your perfect garden wedding ceremony and reception for up to 200 guests. The slightly smaller Art Rudolf Sun and Shade Garden is the epitome of romance and boasts a beautiful wooden gazebo where you can exchange your vows. Both spaces offer unlimited scope for wonderful photography and the pavilion is the ideal setting for a romantic reception.
Rutgers Gardens, 130 Log Cabin Rd, New Brunswick, NJ 08901, Phone: 732-932-8451, Map
3. Bear Brook Valley, Fredon
Celebrate rustic-chic weddings with scenic pond views and modern elegance.
Bear Brook Valley, Fredon offers a spectacular indoor/outdoor setting for just about any style of wedding. As a dedicated wedding venue, Bear Brook Valley is dedicated to providing the ideal fairy-tale setting for your Big Day, and has an enthusiastic team on hand to ensure every little aspect is perfectly executed. The outdoor ceremony setting is both impressive and romantic – imagine pretty white chairs and a wooden gazebo overlooking a placid heart-shaped pond. (An indoor option is available in case of inclement weather) After your ceremony your guests will be treated to Cocktail Hour while your photo shoot continues in the beautiful grounds. Receptions are held in the upstairs ballroom which features floor to ceiling windows and can be dressed up to suit any theme.
Bear Brook Valley, 23 Players Boulevard, Fredon, NJ 07860, Phone: 973-241-1001, Map
4. Bello Giorno Estate, Belvidere
Plan intimate, romantic weddings with European-inspired garden charm.
Bello Giorno means “beautiful day” in Italian, and that is exactly what you can look forward to when you book this delightful wedding venue for your Big Day. This intimate riverside estate offers a taste of classic Tuscan style, featuring terraces, landscaped courtyards and the romantic riverside gazebo which is one of two lovely outdoor spaces where you can exchange your vows. The estate offers full wedding packages including private use of the venue, a bridal cottage for preparations, cocktails on the patio, use of linens and décor objects and personalized menus. You can easily plan your perfect themed wedding with the help of the on-site wedding planner.
Bello Giorno Estate, 517 Route 45, Belvidere, NJ 07823, Phone: 908-475-0084, Map
5. Crossed Keys Estate, Andover
Enjoy rustic, countryside weddings with charming barns and lush gardens.
The Crossed Keys Estate, Andover offers an exceptional venue for indoor/outdoor country-style weddings. The estate was built in the 1790’s and oozes history and charm, accentuated by wonderful mature gardens and many 200-year old trees. The venue only hosts one wedding per day, which means you and your guests will have sole access to all the amenities. You can say “I do” in the beautiful ceremony garden before finding wonderful photographic locations dotted all over the estate. Receptions are held in a beautifully draped and decorated wedding tent which you can dress up or down to perfectly suit your theme. Everything else you require is either provided or sourced by the on-site wedding planner.
Crossed Keys Estate, 289 Pequest Rd, Andover, NJ 07821, Phone: 973-786-6661, Map
6. Crystal Plaza, Livingston
Host glamorous weddings with historic elegance and impeccable service.
Built in the 1800’s, Crystal Plaza, Livingston was originally a sumptuous residential mansion. Today it provides the epitome of charm and elegance and is a sought-after indoor/outdoor wedding venue in Livingston. The mansion is surrounded by 5 acres of carefully tended gardens which provide a very beautiful setting for your ceremony, complete with gazebo and iron street lamps. After the ceremony most couples choose to host pre-reception cocktails in the Living Room before moving on to the chandeliered Grand Ballroom for an elegant fairy-tale reception. The Crystal Plaza’s food is legendary and they will work with you to provide exactly the kind of menu you have on your wish-list.
Crystal Plaza, 305 W. Northfield Rd, Livingston, NJ 07039, Phone: 973-992-8100, Map
7. The Estate at Florentine Gardens, River Vale
Celebrate garden-inspired weddings with luxurious ballrooms and manicured grounds.
Understated elegance is the key to the newly-renovated ballroom at The Estate at Florentine Gardens, River Vale, which will re-open its doors in February 2020. The lovely ballroom is just one aspect of this beautiful estate which boasts four acres of perfectly manicured mature gardens which make an ideal backdrop for outdoor weddings. The gardens are dotted with beautiful fountains, romantic stone gazebos and mysterious winding brick pathways. Most couples choose to exchange vows and host cocktails in the gardens before moving indoors into the elegant atmosphere of the Grand Ballroom for their reception. The estate has over 25 years of experience which they bring to the table for each and every wedding to ensure that your Big Day is picture-perfect.
The Estate at Florentine Gardens, 97 Rivervale Rd, River Vale, NJ 07675, Phone: 201-666-0444, Map
8. Grounds for Sculpture, Hamilton
Exchange vows surrounded by stunning art and lush landscapes.
Grounds for Sculpture, Hamilton is one of the most unique outdoor wedding venues you are likely to find anywhere in the country. This venue encompasses a 42-acre sculpture park set within a magnificent arboretum which offers a wide variety of magical settings for both your ceremony and your reception. Your guest will all enjoy free entrance to the venue for the day and are encouraged to spend some time admiring the wonderful collection of sculptures before or during your celebrations. Although you can host your reception outside if you desire, some couples choose to celebrate in the stunning Monet-themed Rat’s Restaurant. The venue will always have a back-up indoor solution if the weather is uncooperative and also offers a charming Bridal Suite for the bride’s preparations.
Grounds for Sculpture, 80 Sculptors Way, Hamilton, NJ 08619, Phone: 609-586-0616, Map
9. il Tulipano, Cedar Grove
Plan sophisticated, Italian-inspired weddings with gourmet cuisine and elegance.
You can start the next chapter of your lives in a truly special and romantic atmosphere when you choose il Tulipano, Cedar Grove for your wedding venue. This up-market wedding venue specializes in making dreams come true and you will have the services of a dedicated wedding planner to ensure that every little detail is completed to perfection. The venue offers a beautiful Tuscan-inspired piazza where you can exchange your vows, host your cocktail hour or celebrate your reception. If you prefer, you and your guests can move indoors to the stunning Ballroom for your reception and there will always be a back-up solution in the case of inclement weather. il Tulipano provides just about everything you need including delicious cuisine, beautiful wedding cake, dessert extravaganza and more.
Il Tulipano, 1131 Pompton Ave, Cedar Grove, NJ 07009, Phone: 973-256-9300, Map
10. The Inn at Fern Brook Farms, Chesterfield
Enjoy rustic farm weddings with serene countryside charm.
The Inn at Fern Brook Farms, Chesterfield was originally built in 1750 and is still going strong today as it welcomes couples to come and celebrate a magical wedding day in the countryside. Wedding packages at Fern Brook Farms are fully inclusive and you and your guests will have the entire property to yourselves on your Big Day. You can tie the knot out in the gardens, take soulful photos all around the property, host your cocktail hour on the lovely red-brick patio of the inn and then dance the night away in the wedding tent. Menus include a feast of farm-to-table organic produce and the lovely old inn can accommodate Bride and Groom and up to twelve of your guests on the wedding night.
The Inn at Fern Brook Farms, 144 Bordentown Georgetown Rd, Chesterfield, NJ 08515, Phone: 609-298-3868, Map
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Table of Contents:
- 1. The Mansion on Main Street, Voorhees
- 2. Rutgers Gardens, New Brunswick
- 3. Bear Brook Valley, Fredon
- 4. Bello Giorno Estate, Belvidere
- 5. Crossed Keys Estate, Andover
- 6. Crystal Plaza, Livingston
- 7. The Estate at Florentine Gardens, River Vale
- 8. Grounds for Sculpture, Hamilton
- 9. il Tulipano, Cedar Grove
- 10. The Inn at Fern Brook Farms, Chesterfield