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The Hudson House
2 Chapel Ave, Jersey City, NJ 07305, USA- Spaces for 200-500 Guests
- 1 Outdoor
- 2 Event Spaces

Spring Valley Meadows
97 Harbor Rd, Morganville, NJ 07751, USA- Spaces for 200 Guests
- 2 Outdoor Spaces
- 1 Barn
- 1 Farm
Spring Valley Meadows is an outdoor event center that offers a unique and attractive venue for weddings and special events. Spring Valley Meadows is one of Jacques Exclusive Catering's gorgeous venues. Spring Valley Meadows provides guests with a sense of elegant beauty and charm. The sprawling 15-acre grounds and flower farm offers scenic views from all angles. With a garden, patio and rustic 1800s barn, you and your guests will experience a variety of intimate and memorable experiences throughout your entire celebration. Spring Valley Meadows also boasts an outdoor fire pit and a number of décor elements and details that will provide you with the ultimate rustic New Jersey event experience.

LandShark Atlantic City
1133 Boardwalk, Atlantic City, NJ 08401, USA- Spaces for 145-650 Guests
- 1 Outdoor
- 2 Restaurants
- 2 Total Spaces
Overlooking the Atlantic Ocean, this laid-back destination captures the spirit of a beachside escape in the heart of Atlantic City. Airy gathering spaces and coastal-inspired surroundings offer a refreshing setting for private celebrations, group outings, and corporate occasions. Casual fare and signature beverages complement an atmosphere designed for effortless entertaining. LandShark Atlantic City combines its sought-after shoreline location with a spirited setting for memorable gatherings.

Freedom Mortgage Pavilion
1 Harbour Blvd, Camden, NJ 08103, USA- Spaces for 80-25,000 Guests
- 3 Outdoor Spaces
- 2 Bars
- 3 Total Spaces
Featuring outdoor setting and soaring views, Freedom Mortgage Pavilion is the perfect location for your next conference, corporate event, fundraiser, private concert or graduation. With access to the world’s greatest musical entertainment, state-of-the-art lighting and sound, custom menus and mixology, our talented staff handles every detail, so you don’t have to. Accommodating up to 25,000 guests, and located in the Camden Waterfront entertainment district on the Delaware River, this unique 17,000 square-foot venue will exceed expectations.

Crystal Springs Resort
1 Wild Turkey Way, Hamburg, NJ 07419, USA- Spaces for 40-600 Guests
- 6 Outdoor Spaces
- 1 Restaurant
- 12 Total Spaces
Crystal Springs Resort spans Sussex County in northern New Jersey, roughly one hour from New York City. Anchored by two hotels — the AAA Four Diamond Grand Cascades Lodge and the 175-room Minerals Hotel — the resort encompasses six championship golf courses, two award-winning spas, and ten dining venues set against the Appalachian Mountain range. For private events and weddings, the resort operates four distinct venue properties: Grand Cascades Lodge, Minerals Hotel, Ballyowen Golf Club, and Black Bear Golf Club. Each property hosts its own collection of indoor and outdoor spaces, from the glass-walled Grand Rotunda and the 5,032-square-foot Emerald Ballroom at Grand Cascades Lodge to the 13,200-square-foot Canyon at Minerals Hotel, which accommodates up to 550 guests for a reception. Outdoor venues include the Big Sky Pavilion perched on a grassy knoll overlooking mountain vistas, the Fire and Water Terrace, and several dedicated ceremony gardens. All four wedding properties offer on-site accommodations, in-house dining, and spa access, making Crystal Springs a full-destination option for multi-day celebrations.

American Beauty
250 Connell Dr, Berkeley Heights, NJ 07922, USA- Spaces for 16-500 Guests
- 1 Outdoor
- 1 Restaurant
- 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.

Sanzari's New Bridge Inn
105 Old New Bridge Rd, New Milford, NJ 07646, USA- Spaces for 65-250 Guests
- 2 Outdoor Spaces
- 4 Restaurants
- 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.

Morven Museum & Garden
55 Stockton St, Princeton, NJ 08540, USA- Spaces for 85-450 Guests
- 1 Outdoor
- 2 Museums
- 2 Total Spaces
Morven Museum & Garden is a National Historic Landmark in Princeton, New Jersey, built around 1757 by Richard Stockton, a signer of the Declaration of Independence. The estate served as New Jersey's official Governor's Mansion from 1945 to 1981, housing five governors, before reopening as a museum and public garden in 2004 following a multi-phase restoration. More than 260 years of history are woven into the grounds, from the Colonial Revival gardens to the period architecture of the mansion itself. Three event spaces accommodate weddings, receptions, and private gatherings of varying sizes. The Stockton Education Center is a modern indoor venue with views of the pocket gardens, welcoming up to 115 guests for cocktail receptions or 85 for seated dinners, with WiFi, accessible restrooms, and 60 on-site parking spaces. The Great Lawn is a sweeping outdoor space framed by mature trees, accommodating up to 400 guests for cocktail receptions, buffet dinners, or seated dinners, with the option to add a tent for larger events or weather coverage. The Colonial Revival Garden offers a historically designed open-air setting for ceremonies and tented gatherings. Planning resources include an approved caterer list and a preferred vendor list.

Montclair Wedding Sanctuary
40 S Fullerton Ave, Montclair, NJ 07042, USA- 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.

Porta Pizzeria Asbury Park
911 Kingsley St, Asbury Park, NJ 07712, USA- Spaces for 36-200 Guests
- 1 Outdoor
- 4 Restaurants
Porta Asbury Park occupies the former home of the Student Prince — the seaside club where Bruce Springsteen first met Clarence Clemons — at 911 Kingsley Street, one block from the ocean and just behind the Stone Pony. Open since 2011, the Italian restaurant and event venue earned an Excellent rating from The New York Times in 2013. The space features three full bars, a barista bar, two Neapolitan pizza ovens, and reclaimed wood communal tables beneath lofted ceilings hung with string lights. The kitchen produces rustic Italian food from scratch: housemade pizza dough, fresh mozzarella and ricotta made daily, classic pasta, and rotating seasonal dishes. Private events range from intimate gatherings of 10 to full buyouts for up to 200 guests. Four dedicated spaces — the Abbot Room, the Monk Room, Porta National Park, and the Main Dining Room — accommodate weddings, rehearsal dinners, birthday parties, fundraisers, and other celebrations, with custom menus and in-house event coordination.

Beneduce Vineyards
1 Jeremiah Ln, Pittstown, NJ 08867, USA- Spaces for 20-800 Guests
- 3 Outdoor Spaces
- 5 Wineries
- 5 Total Spaces
Beneduce Vineyards is a 77-acre family-owned farm winery in Pittstown, Hunterdon County, New Jersey. The vineyard was established in 2009 by owner and winemaker Mike Beneduce, building on a multi-generational family winemaking tradition rooted in Italian heritage. All wines are 100% estate grown, with a focus on sustainable, cool-climate viticulture — a commitment recognized through the property's River Friendly Farm Certification. The vineyard has been named among Travel + Leisure's Top 25 US Vineyards and ranked #4 Winery in the U.S. by Tasting Table. For private events, the property offers five distinct settings accommodating anywhere from 10 to 150 guests: The Crush Pad, an outdoor covered gathering space built with fieldstone and reclaimed wood; The Oasis, a tropical greenhouse with year-round lush plantings; The Loft, an intimate indoor space with a bird's-eye view of the winery floor; the Stone Patio, centered around a large stone fire pit; and the Shaded Patios, open-air seating alongside the vineyard vines. Private events are staffed and include tables, chairs, and access to a curated list of approved local caterers.

The Grand Hotel
1045 Beach Ave, Cape May, NJ 08204, USA- Spaces for 45-350 Guests
- 1 Outdoor
- 5 Hotels
- 5 Total Spaces
The Grand Hotel of Cape May is an oceanfront resort on Beach Avenue in Cape May, New Jersey, offering six distinct event spaces for weddings, social celebrations, and private receptions. With options ranging from a sweeping top-floor ballroom to an open-air sundeck and the Cape May beachfront, the hotel accommodates groups from intimate gatherings to ceremonies and receptions of 350 or more. The flagship Oceanfront Penthouse Ballroom spans 9,686 square feet on the hotel's top floor, featuring 360-degree views of the Atlantic Ocean, the beach, and the historic Cape May cityscape, along with a mahogany bar. The Grand Ballroom, at 6,820 square feet, blends rustic beach character with a refined atmosphere; its enclosed promenade serves as a naturally lit cocktail space overlooking the pool and beach. Smaller venues — the Crystal Room and Wicker Room — accommodate rehearsal dinners and intimate receptions for up to 55 and 45 guests respectively, while the private Oceanfront Sundeck provides an open-air setting for cocktail hours and ceremonies with ocean views. The hotel operates as a full-service catering facility, and an on-site certified wedding professional coordinates planning from the first inquiry through event day. Guest room blocks are available for wedding parties, and the property's direct beach access and resort amenities support multi-day celebrations.

Hilton Garden Inn Hamilton
800 US-130, Hamilton Township, NJ 08691, USA- Spaces for 100-200 Guests
- 1 Outdoor
- 1 Hotel
The Garden Ballroom at Hilton Garden Inn Hamilton is a dedicated wedding and events venue on the grounds of the Hilton Garden Inn in Hamilton, New Jersey. The property offers three distinct spaces — the Garden Ballroom, the Garden Patio, and the Pond Gazebo — allowing celebrations to flow from an outdoor ceremony to cocktail hour to a seated reception under one address. The Garden Ballroom accommodates up to 180 guests in a classic indoor setting furnished with champagne chiavari chairs with pearl cushions, wall-mounted sconces, and matching mini chandeliers. The covered Garden Patio extends events outdoors, featuring warm brick flooring, a custom canopy with hanging chandeliers, a brick fire pit, overhead string lights, and manicured flower beds for up to 100 guests. Ceremonies are held at the private Pond Gazebo, set beside a trumpet-shaped fountain and framed by the property's gardens. In-house catering, a dedicated event coordination team, and 105 on-site hotel guest rooms make the venue a practical choice for wedding weekends, social celebrations, corporate banquets, and private dinners.

STEM Building
New Jersey Center for Science, Technology & Mathematics, 1075 Morris Ave, Union, NJ 07083, USA- Spaces for 125-314 Guests
- 1 Outdoor
- 1 Rooftop
- 3 Total Spaces
The STEM Building at Kean University brings together two signature event spaces — a glass-walled atrium and a sixth-floor rooftop terrace — on a 180-acre campus in Union, New Jersey, less than 30 minutes from New York City. The Glass Atrium & Rooftop accommodates up to 175 seated guests in a space defined by floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking a natural pond and outdoor porticos suited to photography. One floor up, the STEM Rooftop opens to sweeping views of the Manhattan skyline and seats up to 125 guests — a setting well suited to wedding ceremonies, cocktail receptions, and birthday celebrations. The STEM Auditorium, seating up to 314, rounds out the building's event offerings for presentations, conferences, and larger gatherings. Kean Conference & Event Services manages the building's event program and includes a personal event manager, A/V equipment, tables and chairs, high-speed WiFi, and self-parking with every rental. The standard eight-hour rental provides two hours for setup, five hours of event time, and one hour for cleanup.
Wildwoods Convention Center
4501 Boardwalk, Wildwood, NJ 08260, USA- Spaces for 600-7,300 Guests
- 1 Outdoor
- 1 Ballroom
- 3 Total Spaces
The Wildwoods Convention Center is a 260,000-square-foot multipurpose facility on the Wildwoods Boardwalk in Wildwood, New Jersey, steps from the Atlantic Ocean. Operated by the Greater Wildwoods Tourism Improvement and Development Authority, the center hosts more than 160 events annually — from conventions and trade shows to banquets, concerts, and weddings — drawing groups of 100 to 10,000. For private celebrations, the Starlight Ballroom offers 11,475 square feet of carpeted, dividable space accommodating weddings and receptions for 50 to 800 guests. An adjacent oceanfront deck overlooking the boardwalk and the Atlantic serves as a pre-function and reception setting for up to 600 guests. The full Exhibition Hall, at 73,160 square feet, can accommodate banquets and large-scale gatherings of several thousand. Catering is handled exclusively by Delaware North, with options spanning elegant white-linen dinners to cocktail receptions. The facility provides complimentary high-speed wireless internet throughout, over 800 on-site parking spaces, and a dedicated event manager for every event.
Greate Bay
901 Somers Point - Mays Landing Rd, Somers Point, NJ 08244, USA- Spaces for 250-300 Guests
- 1 Outdoor
- 1 Ballroom
- 2 Total Spaces
Greate Bay Country Club is a private championship golf club and event venue in Somers Point, New Jersey, situated at the Jersey Shore just minutes from Ocean City. Founded in 1923, the club's course was originally designed by British Open winner Willie Park Jr. and reconfigured in 1972 by course architect Tom Fazio. The club hosts weddings, receptions, and private celebrations across several distinct spaces. The Greate Room is a ballroom-style reception hall seating up to 300 guests, with a customizable dance floor and sweeping views of the golf course, a wedding garden with pond and fountain, and the bay. An outdoor tented space accommodates up to 250 guests with the same panoramic course and bay outlook. For cocktail hours or smaller gatherings, the Bay Room provides a bright, windowed setting with an outdoor deck, and the adjacent Lounge features a full circular bar and panoramic window-wall views. The venue's in-house catering and event planning teams are available for all events.
Clarion Hotel & Conference Center
815 Rte 37 W, Toms River, NJ 08755, USA- Spaces for 15-300 Guests
- 1 Outdoor
- 4 Hotels
- 4 Total Spaces
The Clarion Hotel & Conference Center Toms River is a AAA Three Diamond-rated hotel in Toms River, New Jersey, with more than 25 years of experience hosting weddings and private events. The full-service property includes Ike's Pub & Grill restaurant and bar, a 24-hour business center, a seasonal outdoor pool, and complimentary high-speed WiFi throughout. For events, the hotel offers several dedicated spaces suited to a range of occasions. The Diamond Ballroom spans 3,500 square feet and accommodates up to 300 guests for large receptions, conferences, and seminars. The Platinum Ballroom offers 1,764 square feet for up to 100 guests with state-of-the-art audio-visual capabilities, suited to celebrations, rehearsal dinners, and business meetings. An outdoor chapel framed by colorful flowers and a manicured lawn provides a ceremony setting for up to 300 guests, and a sky-lit atrium is available for private cocktail hours. The Ocean County Boardroom rounds out the offering with an intimate meeting space for up to 15 guests.