Top Scotch Plains Venues

• Spaces for 1,000 Guests

Welcome to The Ashi, North Brunswick’s premier luxury event venue and boutique hotel. When we set out to create The Ashi, our vision was to introduce a destination that offers more than just a venue—an immersive experience that blends architectural beauty, world-class cuisine, and personalized service. Every corner of The Ashi is designed with intention, from our Italian marble interiors to a sunlit courtyard that provides a breathtaking backdrop for any occasion. We take pride in executing tailored and seamless events, whether a grand wedding, an exclusive corporate gathering, or an intimate dinner. What truly sets The Ashi apart is our culinary program, led by three executive chefs specializing in Japanese fusion, Indian, and Thai cuisine. Our team curates each menu to reflect the story of each event, offering bold flavors, innovative presentations, and a dining experience that leaves a lasting impression. With a commitment to personalized service, seamless execution, and an atmosphere unlike anything else in the area, The Ashi stands as the ultimate destination for those a luxurious, one-of-a-kind event experience.

Nestled between the lush greenery of Eagle Rock Reservation, Residence Inn West Orange in New Jersey is a quaint oasis tucked away from the bustle of New York City. Just moments from Montclair State University, our hotel is near top sites like Thomas Edison National Historical Park and Pleasantdale Chateau. Enjoy spacious extended-stay suites offering apartment-style accommodations with fully equipped kitchens, Smart TVs, and separate living areas. Start your morning with a full hot American breakfast and stay connected with free Wi-Fi. We also offer complimentary on-site parking for added convenience. After a day of exploring, unwind at Harry’s Bar or relax in our saltwater pool. As one of the top pet-friendly hotels in West Orange, NJ, we welcome your furry friends with a small fee. Expect anything but the ordinary when you stay with us.

• Spaces for 660-800 Guests
• 1 Ballroom
• 1 Event Space

Set on a landscaped estate in northern New Jersey, Sheraton Parsippany offers a grand hotel setting inspired by European architecture. The property features expansive ballrooms, outdoor event spaces, and well-appointed guest rooms. Its spacious layout and refined design make it ideal for weddings, conferences, and large social gatherings.

With great facilities just 30 minutes from the Newark airport and New York City, the Sheraton Parsippany Hotel is an ideal choice for business and leisure travelers. Our resort-like setting, inspiring castle theme and warm, friendly staff will make you feel right at home at our hotel in Parsippany, NJ. Discover our redesigned lobby and connect with colleagues or check in with friends on our computer workstations. Work out in our 25,000 square-foot Atlantis Sport Club center, featuring Sheraton Fitness at our Parsippany, Troy Hills, NJ hotel. Relax in one of our 370 guest rooms, featuring modern bathrooms and upscale decor. Book a stay at our castle hotel in Parsippany, NJ today.

Nestled in the heart of Montclair, DiRasa Gallery & Event Space is a bold fusion of elegance, creativity, and cultural flair. Our modern, dual-room venue offers the perfect canvas for unforgettable celebrations - from art exhibits and curated dinners to milestone birthdays, bridal showers, and brand activations. With soaring ceilings, sleek finishes, and gallery-style lighting, DiRasa provides a versatile backdrop that adapts effortlessly to your vision. Whether you're planning an intimate gathering or a full-scale production, our space offers flexible layouts, vendor-friendly policies, and a team that understands the art of hospitality.

• Spaces for 160 Guests

The Loft is a rustic yet warm event space that can accommodate any occasion. In this exciting event rental location, the allure and atmosphere of New York City are combined with the convenience of being in the MONTCLAIR neighborhood to create an unforgettable event experience. The space, which features exposed brickwork and open ceilings, is large enough to accommodate 150 guests while still retaining the warmth and ambiance required for smaller groups of 50 or fewer people. There are a number of interesting features in this large open space, including: • brick walls that have been exposed Dining area in the back room, which is a little more intimate in size. • There are facilities for preparing the final product. Rentals and entertainment are available on-site, as well as catering services and entertainment. • A total of 2,500 square feet of usable floor space • The facility has a capacity of 50 to 150 people.

Located in the heart of Montclair's Walnut Street neighborhood, WOVEN Studio + Kitchen brings together a professional kitchen and a sun-filled creative studio side by side. The space is anchored by a seventeen-foot communal farmhouse table designed for art workshops, collaborative cooking evenings, private events, and curated experiences. At its heart, WOVEN is our invitation to step away from the noise, work with your hands, and gather around a table that instantly feels like home. We believe in the power of bringing art, food, and community together under one roof, creating a space where people can gather, learn, create, connect, and celebrate.

• Spaces for 250-350 Guests
• 2 Museums
• 2 Landmarks
• 5 Total Spaces

Situated in the midst of Snug Harbor Cultural Center and Botanical Gardens, Celebrate at Snug Harbor is New York City’s best kept secret. The picturesque landscaping, lush botanical gardens, stunning architecture and rich history of this mini metropolis make a truly one-of-a-kind space to host your next great event. Ideal for weddings and larger receptions is the formal Great Hall featuring 40-foot ceilings and Palladian windows. The cozy old-world charm of the Lower Great Hall is perfect for the cocktail hour of an event celebrated in the Great Hall or to host a smaller, less formal event. Our newly renovated tented pavilion, which is the perfect mix of indoor amenities and outdoor elegance, is ideal for corporate functions, outdoor weddings, birthday parties, as well as any other special occasion. Located adjacent to the Chinese Scholar Garden, the tent makes the picture perfect destination to celebrate a unique wedding. Snug Harbor is covered by 83-acres of lush greenery, botanical gardens, amazing architecture, and peaceful pathways, including one of the most celebrated gardens in North America, the Chinese Scholar’s Garden. The Tuscan Garden, modeled after the Villa Gamberaia in Florence, stands out with its magnificently landscaped terraces, formal water elements, topiaries, and period plantings

• Spaces for 60 Guests

The Luxx Lab Event Suite is a boutique photography event studio perfect for hosting any event. Whether it is a bridal shower, baby shower, charity brunch, business meeting, dinner social, micro-wedding, pop-up shop, wedding reception, or photoshoot, we add luxury to every special occasion. This spacious, 1,600 square-foot space is a modern suite located in Morris Plains, NJ, and proudly serving Morris County and the surrounding areas. Our suite features a “blank canvas” that is perfect for you to customize for a unique & memorable experience.

• Spaces for 50-300 Guests
• 1 Restaurant
• 1 Bar
• 4 Total Spaces

Set on the historic Military Ocean Terminal at Bayonne, MOTBY Social is rooted in one of our city’s most remarkable waterfront stories. What was once a vital center of industry has become a place for lively community, gathering, and connection. We are proud to honor that legacy by creating a destination that brings people together.

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Welcome to Haus, 1800 sqft of space that go as far as you imagination. This exposed brick layout is completely open space with an added Cyc wall. We have two bathrooms & bar area that can be used to serve food as well.

• Spaces for 750-1,000 Guests

Here at The Grove in Cedar Grove, NJ, we serve as the truly unique and breathtaking venue for all of life’s memorable events. Whether it’s a wedding with 700 guests, a social event for 100 friends, or a corporate gathering for your team, it’s your event. Your day. We’ll call in our elite event planning and management teams, our versatile chef and kitchen staff and more, all to create an event that’s truly you. We tap into our many years of expert planning, celebrated creativity, and unending sense of fun. Your job is simply to relax and savor each moment as the memories are made.

• Spaces for 265 Guests

As you turn onto our winding drive and pass the rolling green meadows, the grand stone chimneys of the old English Manor appear on the horizon. Fiddler’s Elbow is tucked away on nearly 1,000 acres in the countryside of Bedminster, New Jersey. Conveniently located off route 78, our serene setting is just 50 minutes from New York City and 1 hour and 15 minutes from Philadelphia. Our outdoor ceremony space overlooks the Lamington River, the pristine grounds, and the ever-changing dreamy big skies as the sun sets behind the Estate. The same view can be enjoyed on the magnificent covered patio and through the floor-to-ceiling windows in our ballroom. Your spaces within Fiddler's Elbow include The Library, Crystal Room, Conservatory, Somerset Lounge, and Ballroom, all surrounding you and your guests in architectural elegance with restored fireplaces, chandeliers, and so much more. The Ballroom includes special amenities such as lighting, linens, tables, chiavari chairs, inlaid wood dance floor, stage, tvs, handicap ramp and restrooms. In addition, you'll be able to enjoy the outdoor setting just as much as the indoor spaces. Our covered patio is outfitted with bistro lighting and cocktail tables, as well as a romantic fireplace overlooking to river and sunset. Fiddler’s Elbow hosts only one wedding per day, and offers couples each a private suite to get ready the day-of. From start to finish, our experienced professional staff conducts events at the highest level and provides impeccable, one-on-one service for the ultimate luxury wedding experience.

• 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 180-300 Guests
• 1 Ballroom

In the 1920s, Sam and Anna Asarnow acquired a huge and lovely property in Somerset County, New Jersey, with the intention of using it as a summer vacation home for their family. Yes, you guessed it: this is the parcel of property that would subsequently be transformed into The Forest Lodge. Those who have visited in the past, and who still do so on occasion, are enthusiastic about the place's history. In addition to entertaining, the Asarnows liked inviting guests to come here for a day of leisure and entertainment. When friends had such a good time at the Lodge, they spread the word, and friends who came to visit quickly became friends of friends, and ultimately strangers began turning up to enjoy the grounds. By 1933, the grounds had grown in popularity to the point that the Asarnows felt it was only natural to begin collecting a $.25/person entry fee to the general public. This was the impetus for the establishment of a family-owned business that is still in operation today under the Forest Lodge brand name. It was the Esso Corporation (now Exxon Mobil) that hosted the first company picnic, which took place in the mid-1930s. The Asarnow family sold the property to Robert Evans in 1968, and Evans continued to operate the company until 1980, keeping the picnic grounds available to the public for a fee and diversifying services by converting the venue into a Country Rock Bar at night. Robert Evans died in 1980. The Forest Lodge property was bought by Charlie Alberto in 1980, and he has since worked to preserve the original concept of the Asarnow family by providing a location for guests to unwind and enjoy the fresh rural air. In addition, he revived the venue by modernizing the menus, amenities, and entertainment to meet the demands of the present and future generations of guests. The Alberto family took the choice to lock their doors to the public shortly after acquiring the firm from the previous owners. Guests arriving without a reservation were being turned away from their business functions, which were becoming increasingly popular. Aside from that, the Alberto family shuttered the Country Rock Bar in 1981 to build the Sherwood Chalet, which today serves as a venue for events ranging from weddings and bar mitzvahs to business meetings and seminars. Forest Lodge has grown from a picnic site to a Full Service Event Coordination company, specializing in all types of corporate events, including seminars, meetings, company picnics, team building events, morale boosters, and elegant outdoor events, in addition to the social events held in The Sherwood Chalet. Forest Lodge is owned and operated by the Alberto family. Aside from that, Forest Lodge acts as a first employment for many young individuals in the local region, with up to 150 part-time staff members working there. The management team consists of Charlie Alberto III, President, Vice President Linda A. Taylor, CMP, General Manager Brian Howard, and Sharon Pier, Assistant Events Manager. Other members of the management team include: As a team, we have decades of combined expertise that can help you make your event absolutely exceptional!

• 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 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.

• Spaces for 24-300 Guests
• 2 Event Spaces

Liberty Hall Museum occupies 23 acres in Union, New Jersey, on the grounds of a Georgian-style residence built in 1772 by William Livingston — New Jersey's first elected governor and a signer of the United States Constitution. Over seven generations of the Livingston and Kean families, the original 14-room home grew into a 50-room Victorian mansion that now houses collections of antique furniture, decorative arts, and clothing spanning more than 250 years of American history. The estate hosts private events from May through October, welcoming up to 150 guests for weddings, conferences, workshops, and celebrations. Its formal English parterre garden and maze, fragrant rose garden, historic herb garden, apple orchard, and 12-acre ArbNet-recognized arboretum provide a setting shaped by centuries of garden design. An 1882 Carriage House and a tented reception area alongside the gardens offer distinct settings for ceremonies and receptions. Wedding guests are invited to explore the mansion's historic rooms through guided tours while festivities are underway.

• Spaces for 280-400 Guests
• 1 Ballroom
• 1 Event Space

We provide daily breakfast, lunch, and supper in an elegant private environment for members to enjoy with their families, friends, colleagues, and customers, as well as for themselves. Our members have access to two daily eating areas that are separate from one another, as well as al fresco patio dining. The PAC is also one of the state's premier event facilities, with a state-of-the-art ballroom and a variety of additional private rooms suitable for everything from weddings to business events and everything in between. The Park Avenue Foundation is supported by the Park Avenue Club as part of our Spirit of Giving charitable purpose. The Foundation provides financial assistance to thirteen charitable and cultural groups in the community. Over $6 million has been granted since the program's start in 1994. Thank you for taking the time to visit Park Avenue Club. We look forward to hearing from you with your comments, questions, and suggestions. Please feel free to contact us using the form below or by emailing the appropriate department. We will do everything we can to respond to your query as quickly as possible. We are the newest state-of-the-art venue in the area, having recently finished a $8.5 million dollar building and remodeling project. We have all of the latest facilities to make your celebration unique and unforgettable. What ever it is that you can conjure up, our team is ready to execute it. Everything from modest parties and meetings to extravagant weddings and business events may be held in one of our 11 private rooms.