Top Vernon Township Venues

• 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 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.

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 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.

• 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 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

• 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 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 220 Guests

The Historic Thayer Hotel at West Point stands on the grounds of the United States Military Academy, overlooking the Hudson River in the Hudson Valley 50 miles north of New York City. A national historic treasure, the property has hosted U.S. Presidents, international leaders, and celebrities, and serves as a distinctive setting for events with deep ties to American military history. The hotel offers ten elegant venues for weddings, meetings, and private celebrations, with in-house catering and dedicated event planning expertise. Many meeting spaces feature views of the Hudson River through ornate Gothic windows. On-site dining includes MacArthur's Riverview Restaurant, known for its Hudson River views and award-winning Sunday Champagne Brunch, alongside Bistro 1926, General Patton's Tavern, and the Zulu Time Rooftop Bar & Lounge — the only rooftop bar overlooking the Hudson River between Manhattan and Albany.

• 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 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 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 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 65-250 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 150 Guests

Great Bear Golf Club sits in the Pocono Mountains of East Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania, home to the region's only 18-hole Jack Nicklaus Signature Design golf course. The Par-71 layout weaves through native woods and water, giving the clubhouse and grounds a scenic, mountain backdrop for weddings, anniversaries, birthdays, graduations, baby showers, and corporate functions. The venue offers flexible indoor and outdoor spaces, from an elegant clubhouse reception room to outdoor ceremony backdrops overlooking the course and woodlands. Couples have access to a bridal suite, dance floor setups, and photo spots along the fairways, with on-site catering and curated bar packages handled by the club's team, who also coordinate with outside florists, musicians, and photographers. Jack's Pub, the club's on-site restaurant and bar, is open to members and non-golfers alike. With ample parking and easy access from I-80, Great Bear Golf Club accommodates gatherings ranging from intimate celebrations to full-scale events.

• 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.

The Dutchess Manor was originally built as a private residence for the Timoney family in the 1860’s and was a show piece Hudson River estate of the period. Our current catering business has been in constant successful operation, under the guidance of the Coris family, since the mid 1940’s. We have assisted in hosting events for clients with many 2nd and even 3rd generational affairs held at our beautiful venue. Please explore our site and see all that we have to offer.

• 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.