Top Jefferson Venues

• 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 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 25-200 Guests
• 1 Historic Space
• 1 Mansion
• 1 Meeting Space

David's Country Inn is a Victorian mansion in Hackettstown, New Jersey, with roots tracing to 1840 when the original frame structure was built as The Warren House — named in honor of General Joseph Warren, who fell at the Battle of Bunker Hill. The property served as a stagecoach stop and inn for 152 years before Louis J. Falzarano Jr. and his wife Theodora acquired and restored it, reopening it as David's Country Inn in the spring of 1978. Following Louis's passing in 2009, their children Christopher and Jordan assumed management alongside their mother, continuing more than four decades of family stewardship. The inn operates exclusively as a wedding and private event venue, with a defining commitment to hosting only one celebration per day. Inside, the mansion features a two-story ballroom, wood-burning fireplaces, antiques, and a stained glass ceiling. Both indoor and outdoor on-site ceremony spaces are available. The culinary program is led by a chef with more than 25 years of tenure at the inn, offering customized menus for each event.

• Spaces for 300 Guests

Established in 1901, Upper Montclair Country Club is a member-owned private golf and social club in Clifton, New Jersey, located 12 miles from Midtown Manhattan. The club's 27-hole championship course was designed by A.W. Tillinghast and Robert Trent Jones, Sr., and Upper Montclair is among a select few clubs worldwide to have hosted tournaments for all three major professional golf associations. The club holds the designation of Distinguished Golf Club of the World. The recently expanded Clubhouse accommodates private events ranging from intimate gatherings of 15 guests to elegant receptions of 200 or more. The in-house Culinary Team supports the full range of occasions the club hosts — from corporate breakfast meetings and golf outings to elaborate weddings and social celebrations.

• 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 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 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 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 165 Guests

Panther Valley Golf & Country Club is a private golf and country club set in the hills of Allamuchy, New Jersey, approximately 50 miles from New York City. The property traces its origins to the grand estate of Clendenin James Ryan Jr. and a 4,000-acre cattle farm once known as Panther Ledge Farm — its iconic stone pillar entrance still stands today. At the heart of the club is an 18-hole championship golf course designed by legendary architect Robert Trent Jones Sr., offering challenge and natural beauty across a rolling landscape. Beyond the course, the club hosts weddings, banquets, corporate meetings, and golf outings, with a dedicated approach to exclusive event service — wedding receptions are booked one at a time, ensuring each couple receives the full attention of the venue's staff. Outdoor ceremonies and cocktail hours take advantage of the scenic golf course grounds. Membership is open to all, not limited to residents of the surrounding Panther Valley community, and the club's amenities include gourmet dining, a swim complex, and a full-service golf shop.

• Spaces for 170-200 Guests
• 1 Ballroom
• 1 Landmark
• 1 Historic Space

Garden Vista Ballroom is a historic banquet facility in Passaic, New Jersey, originally built in 1922 as the home of the Passaic Elks Lodge. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2005, the building was fully restored and reopened as an event venue in 2009, preserving its original architectural details — including a marble lobby, crystal chandeliers, gold leaf trim, soaring vaulted ceilings, and two grand staircases with original decorative gold railings. The main hall accommodates up to 170 guests and features a configurable dance floor and a baby grand piano. Garden Vista Ballroom hosts weddings, quinceañeras, sweet 16s, birthdays, bar and bat mitzvahs, corporate events, nonprofit galas, and private celebrations of all kinds. All-inclusive packages, plated dinner service, and outside caterers — including those specializing in kosher, halal, or other cuisines — are all accommodated to suit a range of event styles and dietary needs. Valet parking and an on-site event coordinator are included with every event.

• Spaces for 400 Guests

More than 50 years of culinary heritage are celebrated at Nanina's as part of a magnificent multimillion-dollar refurbishment project. During your outdoor ceremony and cocktail hour, our beautifully landscaped grounds will offer the perfect backdrop for your special day. Nanina's famed cherry blossom gardens, combined with the architecture of a Tuscan house, provide a picture-perfect environment that must be seen to be believed. All of this, together with our award-winning cuisine and superb service, has helped to establish Nanina's In The Park as a Landmark Renewed. Nanina's In The Park is located on the outskirts of Branch Brook Park in New Jersey, which is known for its beautiful cherry blossom trees that bloom each spring. Nanina's Restaurant has been in the same location for more than 50 years and is proudly family owned and run. It is easily accessible from all major roads and is just three minutes from the Garden State Parkway. Nanina's provides the ideal environment for amazing catered events, including beautiful weddings, distinguished business gatherings, and all of your family festivities. Contact us now to learn more. Our Ballroom, which can accommodate up to 400 seated guests, is reserved exclusively for one event at a time and is available for rent.

• Spaces for 16-240 Guests
• 1 Ballroom
• 4 Outdoor Spaces
• 9 Total Spaces

Arrow Park is an 85-acre private estate set among protected forests and native foliage in Monroe, New York, in the Hudson Valley. At the heart of the property stands the historic Arrow Park Mansion, whose gardens, terraces, and interiors have hosted weddings, retreats, and private celebrations for more than 75 years. The mansion contains five distinct event spaces — including the Main Dining Room, which seats 80 and accommodates 150 standing, and the smaller Library and Sunroom — suited to ceremonies, dinners, and cocktail hours of varying scale. Outdoors, the Mansion Courtyard seats up to 165 guests, while the Ceremonial Garden and Lakefront each accommodate up to 220 and 200 guests respectively. A dedicated banquet hall on the grounds adds capacity for up to 220. Arrow Park is available for destination-style wedding weekends, corporate retreats, and private celebrations, with half-day, full-day, and multi-day rentals offered. The estate provides catering services and on-site lodging in the mansion's guest rooms and cottage accommodations.

• Spaces for 50-420 Guests
• 2 Ballrooms
• 2 Event Spaces

Ari brings his catering and culinary experience to The Elan, bringing a fresh and innovative perspective to the table. When he was a student at the Berklee School of Music, he began working in the food and events sector, and eventually went on to graduate from the Culinary Institute of America, the nation's premier culinary school. In the years after graduating from culinary school, he has honed his abilities by working under some of the world's most celebrated chefs, including Steven Starr (Buddakhan) and Rocco D'Spirito (Union Pacific). Ari's most recent position was as General Manager of Sterling Affair, a high-end New York City off-premise catering firm that counts among its clientele members of the Rockefeller family as well as Columbia and Fordham Universities. There, he honed his management and event planning abilities even further, bringing his distinct flair and exceptional service to each and every event he planned and managed while also gaining valuable experience. From event conception to execution, he supplied customers with his excellent attention to detail and committed personal service, ensuring that every element, from the cuisine to the décor and personnel, was completed to the highest standard. The Elan is set to serve and please its clientele now that it is under Ari's ownership and control. In business since 2011, The Elan Catering and Events in Lodi, New Jersey, is a ballroom-style wedding venue that has been a successful component of the New Jersey wedding market since its founding in 2011. This award-winning location, which offers the ideal combination of cuisine, environment, and style, can best be defined as both exquisite and timeless in its design. It is certain that The Elan Catering and Events will make your wedding day the most memorable occasion of your life, thanks to a choice of price alternatives to suit a variety of budgets. Infrastructure and Capacity In order to organize their ceremony and/or reception at The Elan Catering and Events, couples can choose from three different, large locations. Featuring a range of sophisticated architectural elements, such as a dodecagonal skylight and crystal chandeliers, the venue can seat up to 400 people in total comfort. Services that are provided In order to help couples realize their vision of the perfect day, The Elan Catering and Events offers five exclusive wedding packages to choose from: the Daytime & Weekday Package, the Elite Wedding Package, the Complete Wedding Package, the Exclusive Wedding Package, and the Dream Wedding Package. The Daytime & Weekday Package is the most affordable of the five packages. Each package includes a combination of the following services to ensure a completely stress-free experience: Liability insurance is a legal requirement. Bridal attendant is a person who assists the bride and groom on their wedding day. Setup\sCleanup Event planning Rentals for events Lighting/sound

• Spaces for 400 Guests

Spacious, beautiful, and adaptable... Intimate wedding ceremonies to fantasy weddings, gala dinner receptions to fundraising galas, yearly banquets to executive meetings, Fiesta provides a spectacular venue for memorable weddings, business and social gatherings. Fiesta is one of the most sought-after event venues in the tri-state area, thanks to its ample indoor and outdoor space, as well as a diverse selection of adaptable, elegantly decorated rooms that can accommodate groups ranging from 50 to 500 people. Fiesta is, quite simply, the ideal venue for every event, seamlessly integrating classical grandeur with world-class cuisine and impeccable service. Our culinary crew brings an unrivaled level of skill and innovation to every event, and they will customize menu options to meet your specific needs. Our skilled event organizers will personalize your event and assist you with all of the extra touches that will make it a once-in-a-lifetime occasion. For more than 60 years, we have been a family-owned and run business, providing individual service with meticulous attention to the tiniest of details. It's a difference your customers will notice when they are welcomed with a real warm grin and when they savor truly exceptional cuisine served with a smile. As a result of choosing Fiesta as the location for your event, we welcome you to unwind and enjoy something very special: peace of mind. We'll take care of the details, so you can enjoy yourself to the fullest. Creating a memorable event is a simple process when you work with Fiesta Events. We encourage you to get in touch with us for personalized help.

• 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 260 Guests
• 1 Ballroom

If you want to make your wedding day one of the most memorable of your life, consider holding your reception in one of the most gorgeous wedding venues in Bergen County. The wedding hall at Il Villaggio has a capacity of 265 people and may be customized to meet your needs. It is certain that your guests will be pleased with what is perhaps one of the most stunning wedding venues in Bergen County. Excellent food, a great wine list, quality liquors, and exceptional service are all features of our establishment. You can rest guaranteed that your wedding day will be wonderful if it is held at Il Villaggio, one of the most popular wedding venues in Bergen County. Il Villaggio is one of the top wedding venues in Bergen County, New Jersey, so come experience it for yourself. Trust Il Villagio with the planning of your big day for an experience unlike any other. Il Villaggio, one of the most beautiful wedding venues in North Jersey, provides a lifetime of memories through meticulous attention to detail and old world refinement. We encourage you to come in through our doors and take in the beauty and elegance that distinguishes us. Our commitment to excellent service and authentic traditional Italian cuisine are just a few of the reasons why some consider us to be one of the top wedding venues in North New Jersey. Throughout the planning process, we are committed to ensuring that your wedding day will be filled with memories that will last a lifetime. We will collaborate with you to create the wedding of your dreams, using our stunning décor, friendly, professional service, and delectable cuisine. Begin your incredible trip today at Il Villaggio, one of the most beautiful wedding venues in Northern New Jersey.

• Spaces for 65-250 Guests
• 4 Restaurants
• 2 Outdoor Spaces
• 1 Tent

Sanzari's New Bridge Inn is an Italian restaurant in New Milford, New Jersey, housed within a historic building in Bergen County. The kitchen specializes in Italian cuisine with Mediterranean and Asian-inspired daily specials, and the dining experience spans three distinct settings. The Bar Room features wood trim, a fireplace, and live entertainment most weekends — a natural gathering space for cocktail-driven events. The Grand Dining Room is formally appointed with rich décor and an extensive wine list. On the second floor, the Ballroom is a dedicated private event space with tasteful décor and a private bar, suited for intimate weddings, birthday celebrations, baby showers, christenings, and corporate functions. For larger events, a Banquet Tent and Patio extend the venue's capacity, with configurations supporting groups of up to 350 guests. Private events include complimentary valet parking, place cards, and easels, with custom linens and additional vendor referrals available through the events team.

• Spaces for 30-1,200 Guests
• 5 Hotels
• 2 Ballrooms
• 3 Meeting Spaces

The Best Western Plus Robert Treat Hotel is a great place to stay if you're looking for that extra something. The Best Western Plus Robert Treat Hotel will stand out among the other hotels in Newark, New Jersey, thanks to its modern conveniences and well designed interior. For the business traveler, a large work station and complimentary internet connection are provided in all of our guest rooms, ensuring that you don't miss a beat when away from your workplace. For guests staying for an extended period of time, each room has a handy small fridge, which is great for storing drinks and snacks. As an added convenience, we offer a fitness center on site so that you can keep up with your training program while traveling. As is usually the case with Best Western® Hotels & Resorts, the Best Western Plus Robert Treat Hotel will offer you with the exceptional customer service that you have come to expect. Our first-class facilities, excellent catering, and friendly service make us the ideal location for wedding receptions. The recently restored Crystal room, which is reminiscent of a bygone age when ballrooms were lavishly decorated with crystal chandeliers and romantic candlelight banquets, provides a stark contrast to the impersonal ambience of most ballrooms. Come and have a look for yourself!

• Spaces for 125 Guests
• 1 Museum
• 1 Historic Space

The Harness Racing Museum & Hall of Fame occupies a historic 1913 Tudor-style stable in downtown Goshen, New York — a town known as "The Cradle of the Trotter." Haughton Hall, the museum's primary event space, accommodates up to 125 guests indoors and opens to an adjacent patio, courtyard, and lawn for larger celebrations. The venue hosts a full range of private events, from weddings and bar and bat mitzvahs to corporate conferences, fundraisers, and family reunions. Ten approved caterers serve the venue, nine of whom hold liquor licenses for alcohol service. Standard rentals include tables, chairs, a screen, podium, microphone, and two hours of setup time. The museum is wheelchair accessible and sits on Main Street in downtown Goshen, one hour from Manhattan and minutes from Route 17.

• Spaces for 20-110 Guests
• 3 Restaurants
• 1 Meeting Space

Limoncello at The Orange Inn is a fine-dining Italian restaurant and event venue housed in a historic building in Goshen, New York. Originally constructed in the 1700s, the structure served across the centuries as a courthouse, post office, and inn — hosting notable guests including George Washington and James Cagney. Limoncello has occupied this storied building for nearly a decade, bringing contemporary Italian hospitality into a setting shaped by centuries of local history. Three private dining areas — the Main Dining Room, the Blue Room, and the Conference Room — accommodate gatherings ranging from 20 to 100 guests, alongside a fully stocked bar and outdoor patio seating. The kitchen offers both onsite and offsite catering. The adjoining boutique hotel, The Orange Inn, provides overnight accommodations for guests traveling from outside the area.