Top Hanover Venues

• Spaces for 50-100 Guests
• 2 Museums
• 2 Historic Spaces

The Museum of Early Trades & Crafts occupies Madison's first public library building, a Richardsonian Romanesque Revival structure donated by D. Willis James in 1900. The historic interior features stained glass windows, richly detailed woodwork, and three elaborately decorated fireplaces — a distinctive setting for intimate private events in Madison, NJ. Two spaces are available for rental. The main museum building at 9 Main Street accommodates up to 50 guests across two levels of exhibits devoted to 18th- and 19th-century craftsmanship. The adjacent Education Annex at 23 Main Street offers Renaissance Revival architecture with high ceilings and generous natural light, suited for receptions, workshops, fundraisers, and community gatherings of up to 75. Tables and chairs are included with both spaces; catering and bar service are arranged through the renter's preferred vendors.

• Spaces for 65-80 Guests
• 1 Restaurant

Columbia Inn Restaurant is a Montville, New Jersey establishment founded in 1997 by brothers Ryan and Aran McDermott, both Montville natives whose family has been part of the community since 1982. The building itself has deeper roots: constructed in the 1870s as Montville's town hall, it later became an inn serving travelers along the corridor between historic Route 202 and the Morris Canal. The McDermott family carries on a hospitality tradition started by their father, Joe McDermott, who previously opened Harrigan's restaurant in the area. The Columbia Inn is recognized for its thin-crust pizza and Italian menu. For private events, the venue offers a dedicated party room accommodating up to 65 guests, with an events team that handles all planning so hosts can focus on the occasion itself. The room is well suited for birthday parties, bridal and baby showers, corporate luncheons, holiday gatherings, and similar celebrations.

• Spaces for 22-220 Guests
• 1 Bar
• 2 Country Clubs
• 1 Meeting Space

White Meadow Lake Country Club occupies a historic Tudor-style mansion set on the shores of White Meadow Lake in Rockaway, New Jersey. The clubhouse — originally the Hoagland Mansion, completed in 1909 — brings a century of history to every event, with sparkling lake views that shift with the seasons. The country club hosts a range of private events, from weddings and bar and bat mitzvahs to corporate gatherings, birthday celebrations, graduations, fundraisers, and holiday parties. The Ballroom serves as the primary event space and is offered with a Bridal Suite, Groom's Lounge, Tiffany Bar, tables, chairs, and full kitchen access. For outdoor ceremonies, the lakefront gazebo sits directly on the water, with an expansive lakeside deck nearby for cocktail hours and sunset views.

A unique meeting experience is guaranteed at the Wilshire Grand Hotel, which offers unrivaled hospitality, immaculate accommodations, and a dedicated personal event manager to make your meeting a success. The details of your meetings, team building activities, and corporate retreats will be handled by a dedicated on-site event manager from our group sales team, who will act as your point of contact throughout the process. Your event manager will make certain that every aspect of your itinerary is customized to meet your specific requirements. In the event that you're having out-of-town guests at your wedding, they'll need a place to stay because you don't want them to crash the bridal suite! Hotel blocks for weddings allow guests to all stay in the same location, which makes things like planning and transportation much more straightforward. Furthermore, it is more enjoyable for your guests, who may wish to mingle and enjoy their own after-party. Reserving hotel room blocks is the most effective way to ensure that your guests have a place to stay close to your reception area. Our Stunning Ballrooms feature complimentary LED lighting, impeccable service, and unrivaled culinary offerings.. Our beautifully landscaped grounds, patios, and fountains are a photographer's dream come true.

• Spaces for 250 Guests

A unique meeting experience is guaranteed at the Wilshire Grand Hotel, which offers unrivaled hospitality, immaculate accommodations, and a dedicated personal event manager to make your meeting a success. The details of your meetings, team building activities, and corporate retreats will be handled by a dedicated on-site event manager from our group sales team, who will act as your point of contact throughout the process. Your event manager will make certain that every aspect of your itinerary is customized to meet your specific requirements. In the event that you're having out-of-town guests at your wedding, they'll need a place to stay because you don't want them to crash the bridal suite! Hotel blocks for weddings allow guests to all stay in the same location, which makes things like planning and transportation much more straightforward. Furthermore, it is more enjoyable for your guests, who may wish to mingle and enjoy their own after-party. Reserving hotel room blocks is the most effective way to ensure that your guests have a place to stay close to your reception area.

• Spaces for 100-450 Guests
• 1 Event Space

Our dazzling ballrooms include complimentary LED lighting, impeccable service, and unrivaled culinary offerings. Our beautifully landscaped grounds, patios, and wedding cake fountains are a photographer's dream come true. There are 89 guest suites, rehearsal dinners, and after-parties available. Everything is located under one roof. A wedding, Bar/Bat Mitzvah, Sweet 16, corporate event, or high school reunion at The Wilshire is really a once-in-a-lifetime experience unlike any other. The Wilshire Experience is truly about you, as it combines personalized attention with unbeatable value. Our Award-Winning Culinary Team will create a delectable menu tailored to your preferences, resulting in a menu that is unrivaled in terms of quality and variety for you and your guests. Our renowned banquet team will create an event that is as one-of-a-kind as the guest of honor who will be honored. Manicured gardens for your outdoor ceremony, cocktail receptions in the garden, and premium open bars are all available. ​ World-class cuisine, devoted sales specialists, and exceptionally talented maitre d's are just a few of the attributes of this establishment. ​ Year after year, we are consistently rated as the best.

• Spaces for 50-200 Guests
• 3 Restaurants
• 1 Ballroom
• 3 Total Spaces

In addition to offering sweeping views of New York City and sophisticated elegance, The Highlawn also boasts an impressive 100-year history and is one of the most magical venues in the tri-state area for weddings, anniversaries, bar/bat mitzvahs, birthdays, corporate events and celebrations of any kind. To learn more about The Highlawn, please visit their website. The Highlawn, which is majestically perched atop the East Rock Reservation, provides an absolutely spectacular venue for your big day. Our culinary staff brings decades of experience from many Michelin-starred restaurants in New York and throughout the world to our establishment. They have their fingers on the pulse of all the current trends in weddings and food, and they take great satisfaction in improving the quality and prominence of every event they work on or attend. We have everything you need to make your wedding celebration unique and completely adapted to your vision, whether you want a spectacular ceremony with hundreds of your closest friends and family or a small, private gathering. From the beginning of the procession to the end of the last dance, our expert staff is devoted to making every element of your special day absolutely flawless. Our wedding event professionals like collaborating with brides-to-be to plan the wedding of their dreams. We've hosted more than a thousand weddings over the course of three decades, and we look forward to hosting more in the future. Our team takes great delight in working within your budget to ensure that every couple has a stress-free, picture-perfect wedding celebration. In addition to its award-winning chefs and excellent cuisine, The Highlawn is known for creating magnificent wedding meals that are customized to your preferences and wedding style. We are dedicated to ensuring that the beginning of your happily-ever-after is an outstanding event for you and your guests. The Highlawn, which has one of the most renowned panoramic views of the New York City skyline, makes for an absolutely breathtaking setting for both indoor and outdoor wedding celebrations. In addition to our beautifully planted gardens and exquisite entry hall, we have a large outside patio where you may have a reception. In addition to our historic structure, our outdoor garden ceremony location is ideally located at the cliff's edge of "Eagle Rock," with views of the villages below and New York City across the river. Within walking distance of our outdoor ceremony space are the more than 400 acres of Eagle Rock Reservation, which provides a plenty of opportunities for unforgettable wedding photographs. The Skyline Ballroom and Garden Atrium are two of our formal venues that may be used for indoor wedding ceremonies in addition to our outside garden wedding ceremony space if the weather is nice.

• Spaces for 30-165 Guests
• 4 Restaurants
• 1 Bar
• 4 Total Spaces

The Bernards Inn is a boutique hotel and event destination in Bernardsville, New Jersey, recognized as New Jersey's only AAA Four-Diamond rated hotel and restaurant. The property's historic building has been given a refreshed interior that pays homage to its original character through bright colors, large windows, stone fireplaces, and equine-themed artwork — brought to life through its partnership with Red Horse by David Burke, named New Jersey's Best New Restaurant by NJ Monthly. The culinary program centers on premium steaks and seafood under Chef David Burke's direction. For private events, the Inn brings together multiple configurable spaces capable of hosting everything from intimate rehearsal dinners to full wedding receptions with dancing. The Fenwick Ballroom accommodates up to 155 seated guests or 200 for cocktail receptions. The Bernie — an underground speakeasy-style supper club with live entertainment, hidden projectors, and a fully stocked bar — provides a distinctive backdrop for celebrations of up to 155 guests. Overnight accommodations are available on-site, making the Bernards Inn a self-contained venue for multi-day celebrations.

• Spaces for 330 Guests

il Tulipano is the picture-perfect wedding location in New Jersey for your ceremony and reception, with more than 30 years of award-winning quality in service. You and your guests will have a memorable time at il Tulipano, which is conveniently located in Northern New Jersey. It doesn't matter whether you're mingling in our glass-enclosed Great Hall and breathtaking outdoor Piazza during your Champagne Greeting and Cocktail Hour, seated for the Main Course in our lavish Ballroom, or unwinding in our spectacular Tulip Terrace for your Venetian Hour, il Tulipano is the picture-perfect venue for your wedding ceremony, cocktail hour, and reception. In addition to being consistently praised for our signature Italian cuisine, all of the food on our carefully curated wedding menu is prepared to absolute perfection by our award-winning chefs. Our culinary crew prepares all of your food in-house on the day of your ceremony, using only the freshest ingredients available to guarantee that every mouthful is absolutely delicious. In order to provide you with the focus and care you deserve on your big day, we only host one wedding at a time. We are widely acclaimed for our exceptional service. You will not require the services of a wedding coordinator at il Tulipano. Beginning with your arrival and continuing until your departure, our wedding attendants will work closely with you to organize and execute your perfect wedding ceremony and celebration. Come and experience the enchantment of del Tulipano, New Jersey's most exclusive wedding location.

• Spaces for 650 Guests

This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. Because yours is a one-of-a-kind narrative. Your concept for your celebration will be distinct from anybody else's. So be creative. Likewise, your event should do the same. The Grove is the pinnacle of opulent hospitality at its most refined. In addition to magnificent architecture and elegant décor, this spectacular new wedding and special event venue is home to a coterie of the area's most accomplished catering professionals, including distinguished master chefs, event planners, banquet managers, and some of the most extensively trained staff in the industry. The Grove offers you the highest level of elegance, service, professionalism, and attention to detail available anywhere. The Grove, located in Cedar Grove, New Jersey, is a really one-of-a-kind and stunning location for all of life's special occasions. We can accommodate any size event, whether it's a wedding with 700 guests, a social gathering for 100 friends, or a business function for a group of your colleagues. Today is your day. All of our professional event planning and management teams, as well as our diverse chef and culinary staff, will be brought in to help us design an event that is uniquely yours. We draw on our many years of experience in skilled planning, well acclaimed inventiveness, and an unwavering sense of humor. Relax and take it all in while the memories are created around you; that's all there is to it!

• Spaces for 40-750 Guests
• 1 Outdoor
• 1 Event Space
• 3 Total Spaces

Montclair Wedding Sanctuary occupies a historic Neo-Gothic church in Montclair, New Jersey, designed by architect Bertram Goodhue and dedicated in 1916. Soaring vaulted ceilings, a cathedral-length aisle, intricate stained glass windows, and original oak woodwork give the main Sanctuary one of the more architecturally distinctive ceremony settings in northern New Jersey. The congregation behind it — a ministry of First Congregational Church of Montclair — has championed inclusive values for nearly 150 years, hosting Montclair's first same-gender marriage in October 2013 and explicitly welcoming interfaith, unaffiliated, same-gender, and non-traditional couples. Three spaces serve different moments of the day: the Sanctuary itself, accommodating ceremonies from 25 to 450 or more guests; the Courtyard Garden, an outdoor setting with stonework and a central lawn suited to gatherings of up to 40; and the Guild Room, a high-ceilinged, heavy-beamed reception hall for up to 85 seated or cocktail-style guests. On-site coordinators, ordained officiants, professional musicians, live-streaming, and decor packages are available to support every element of the celebration.

• Spaces for 250 Guests
• 1 Restaurant
• 1 Ballroom
• 1 Historic Space

Housed in a stone building that dates to 1892, The Smoke Rise Village Inn has been a destination for fine dining and private events in Kinnelon, New Jersey since its conversion from a dairy operation to a restaurant in 1947. The property's historic character is woven throughout: a cobblestone courtyard, country gardens, a cozy lounge with fireplace, and an enclosed gazebo dining room all reflect the warmth the inn has cultivated over the decades. The main ballroom accommodates up to 250 guests and suits weddings, galas, bar and bat mitzvahs, sweet sixteens, and corporate seminars. The venue caters to one wedding reception at a time, allowing its staff to offer the kind of attentive, personalized service that has made it a well-regarded choice among event venues in Northern New Jersey. A recipient of the 5-Star Diamond Award, the inn handles weddings, banquets, engagement parties, rehearsal dinners, showers, and private celebrations of all kinds.

• Spaces for 16-500 Guests
• 1 Restaurant
• 1 Bar
• 3 Total Spaces

We will ensure that one of the most significant days of your life is a stress-free and wonderful event for you. Our talented event planners will collaborate with you to create a celebration that is tailored to your specific needs and reflects your own flair. Ceremonies, cocktail hours, and wedding receptions may all be held in our stunning Glass House, which boasts 20-foot-high magnificent ceilings. Enter our exquisite 5,300-square-foot ballroom, which has stunning crystal chandeliers and towering 18-foot-high ceilings, and make a big entry to begin your celebration. Our ballroom, which can accommodate up to 400 people and may be divided into numerous parts, is available for rental. Our newest event space, The Crescent, is a spectacular glass-enclosed Solarium with crystal chandeliers, 20-foot ceilings, and is encircled by a stunning outdoor terrace, making it the perfect setting for any occasion. With glass panels that are individually regulated and can be tinted darker on demand, the Solarium's glass panels block out sunlight while allowing for daytime meetings and activities to take place without glare. The Solarium is constructed with cutting-edge dynamic glass by SageGlass®. Suitable for receptions, weddings, cocktail parties, lunches, dinners, and meetings for up to 150 standing guests and 96 seated people, this multipurpose venue provides a beautiful backdrop for any occasion. This urban sanctuary is located about 15 miles from Newark Liberty International Airport, near Interstate 78 between exits 41 and 43, and is easily accessible by car or public transportation. Enjoy convenient access to The Summit train station, which provides transit to and from New York.

• Spaces for 375 Guests

The aim of New York Edge is to assist students from underserved neighborhoods in closing the opportunity gap by delivering programs that increase academic achievement, health and wellbeing, self-confidence, and leadership qualities that will prepare them for success in life. The work of New York Edge has been acknowledged by major companies as well as other financial partners. It is because of these collaborations that we are able to close the opportunity gap for thousands of children each and every day. Through academic performance, health and wellness, self-confidence, and leadership skills development, New York Edge closes the opportunity gap that kids in underinvested neighborhoods experience in order to achieve success in school and beyond. It is our mission to serve as a non-profit organization that is one of the major providers of afterschool programs in New York City and the surrounding metropolitan area. In grades K-12, we have an impact on approximately 40,000 kids from over 100 sites who are primarily from underprivileged communities. Year-round, programs are offered before or after the school day (including Saturdays, over the summer, and holiday periods).

• Spaces for 350 Guests

A landmark along Route 23 in Pompton Plains, New Jersey, this property traces its roots to the late 1960s, when it was built as a Sheraton hotel. It later became the Regency House Hotel, known throughout Northern New Jersey for hosting weddings and banquets, before joining the Wyndham family in December 2018 as Baymont by Wyndham Pompton Plains/Wayne. The dedicated Regency Weddings & Conference Center serves a wide range of occasions — weddings, vow renewals, bridal and baby showers, Sweet 16 and Quinceañera celebrations, Bar and Bat Mitzvahs, Indian weddings, graduation parties, holiday gatherings, and corporate meetings and mini-conferences. The hotel's events team works directly with clients to develop a custom proposal for any event.

• Spaces for 100-500 Guests
• 1 Landmark
• 1 Event Space
• 1 Historic Space

Weddings at Union is the wedding program of Union Congregational Church, a century-old stone church on a wide residential street in Upper Montclair, New Jersey. The sanctuary seats up to 400 guests beneath timbered ceilings lit by iron chandeliers and surrounded by Tiffany stained glass windows — an architectural setting uncommon outside historic houses of worship. For smaller celebrations, the Assembly Room accommodates up to 100 guests and comes equipped with 60-inch round tables and chairs. The manicured grounds surrounding the building, with shaped topiary and open lawn, offer additional space for wedding photographs. A Director of Music is available to play organ and piano and can help arrange additional instruments for the ceremony. The church makes no requirements of faith: interfaith couples, same-gender couples, and those who haven't attended services in years are equally and explicitly welcome.

• Spaces for 250 Guests

Casa Bianca Banquets & Catering is a family-owned and -operated banquet facility in Oak Ridge, New Jersey, serving Morris, Sussex, Passaic, and Bergen counties and surrounding areas for more than 40 years. The venue is led by owner and head chef Sami Seji, whose more than 30 years of culinary experience anchor a program built around cuisine-forward celebrations — from intimate gatherings to lavish receptions. The ballroom, appointed with crystal chandeliers and a polished dance floor, accommodates weddings, bar and bat mitzvahs, sweet sixteen parties, charity fundraisers, and other family milestones. Packages include an extensive cocktail hour, a five-course dinner, and five hours of premium open bar, with an optional Deluxe Viennese Table rounding out the evening. Casa Bianca also operates one of the region's most extensive off-premise catering menus for events beyond the facility.

• Spaces for 120 Guests
• 1 Event Space
• 1 Park

The Forest Road Park Building is a rental facility operated by the Fanwood Recreation Department in Fanwood, New Jersey. The main room spans 43 by 35 feet and accommodates up to 120 guests, with heat, air conditioning, and restroom facilities. Available for groups of 45 or more and for any event requiring kitchen access, the building includes a full kitchen available for an additional fee. Approximately 20 tables and more than 100 chairs are provided with each rental at no extra charge. The building sits within Forest Road Park, which also features a playground.

• Spaces for 120-165 Guests
• 1 Event Space

The James Ward Mansion in Union County has been referred to as "Union County's Best Kept Secret." Stunning 24 foot ceilings, gold gilt architectural detail, spiral staircases, fireplaces, and French furnishings create an environment of unequaled elegance and charm. This multi-faceted arrangement, which is exquisitely lighted, provides a majestic environment, solitude, and comfort for your perfect day. The sky-lit garden atrium space, complete with a spectacular functioning fountain, exudes a refined air of romanticism and sophistication. This is the ideal location for your event! The James Ward Mansion is committed to providing exceptional and customized service, and they provide full-service food and event planning as well. The Mansion is an inclusive environment, and people of all backgrounds are welcome here. The James Ward Mansion specializes in one-of-a-kind boutique weddings, whether you have 30 or 120 guests in attendance. "Make Our Mansion Your Mansion" is an offer you simply cannot reject since it is made one event at a time and one event each day.

The iconic One & Only Westmount Country Club has been a one-of-a-kind banquet facility for over fifty years, and it is often imitated but never copied. We want all of our visitors to be able to enjoy everything the Westmount has to offer, which is why we work hard to provide specific amenities such as making our building and grounds ADA compliant, wheelchair accessible, and providing Kosher food. Among the many valuable aspects of the Westmount, the dedicated and friendly personnel have clearly set a new benchmark in hospitality. Our thoroughly trained personnel will provide you with individualized service and ensure that your special day is one to remember. They will assist you in producing a once-in-a-lifetime experience, whether it's an Indoor or Outdoor Wedding Reception, Corporate Celebration, Holiday Gala, Bar/Bat Mitzvah, Special Occasion, etc. Our venue has a minimum of 150 guests and two lovely reception rooms for your wedding or special occasion.