Top Vernon Township Venues

• Spaces for 100-750 Guests
• 5 Hotels
• 2 Ballrooms
• 3 Meeting Spaces

The DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Newark Airport houses 14,692 square feet of flexible event and meeting space across 18 rooms, supported by a dedicated on-site events team. The Garden State Ballroom — the hotel's largest event space at 7,480 square feet — accommodates up to 625 guests for seated dinners and 750 for receptions. A third-floor atrium terrace serves as a pre-function space for cocktail receptions and dinners. For groups of varying sizes, the Essex Ballroom, Camden Room, Hudson Room, Monmouth Room, and additional breakout spaces provide configurable options for receptions, banquets, and conferences. The hotel's 502 guest rooms allow attendees to stay on-site, and a complimentary shuttle to Newark Liberty International Airport is available for arriving and departing guests.

• Spaces for 120-165 Guests
• 1 Event Space

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

• Spaces for 280 Guests

Salsa Con Fuego is a restaurant, bar, and entertainment lounge at 2297 Cedar Avenue in the Bronx, New York. Built around the tagline "Eat Drink Dance," the venue brings together a full dinner menu, bottle service, and live entertainment under one roof. The lounge features VIP sections and a 30-foot video wall, making it a natural fit for milestone celebrations. Birthday, anniversary, graduation, and engagement packages are available, with options that include complimentary champagne, VIP access, DJ shoutouts, and video wall announcements. Every Sunday, the venue hosts an all-you-can-eat brunch buffet with unlimited mimosas. Throughout the year, Salsa Con Fuego programs live music performances, comedy shows, and themed parties, with a lineup that draws from a wide range of entertainment acts.

• Spaces for 25-300 Guests
• 1 Ballroom
• 1 Event Space
• 2 Historic Spaces

The Bronxville Women's Club, Inc. occupies the Anna Lawrence Bisland House, a 1928 landmark in Bronxville, New York. Founded in 1925 and listed on both the Westchester County Inventory of Historic Places and the National Register of Historic Places, the clubhouse has served as a community gathering place for nearly a century. The club's Ballroom — described as the only midsize hall in lower Westchester — accommodates up to 165 guests and features a stage, making it well suited for weddings, bar and bat mitzvahs, concerts, and private celebrations. It opens directly onto an outdoor patio and garden with vintage street lights and a working waterfall. Smaller gatherings find a home in the Patio Room (approximately 25 guests), the Tea Room with its piano and fireplace, and the Loggia — a tiled entrance hall with a water fountain and Romeo and Juliet balcony. As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, the Bronxville Women's Club pairs its event hosting with arts, music, and educational programming, offering a distinctive historic setting for gatherings of most any size in lower Westchester.

• Spaces for 200-300 Guests
• 1 Event Space

Morningside Castle is a unique venue located on the Upper West Side of Manhattan with old world charm. When you step through the doors you have entered a venue like no other in New York City and you will feel like you are on a vacation while never having left New York. With two ballrooms, a two city block-wide courtyard and a gothic chapel, this venue was built to be flipped and turned over as you see it.

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

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

• Spaces for 192 Guests
• 1 Theater

Harlem Stage is s the performing arts center located in Harlem, New York. A flexible designed space provides a 2,990 square foot open performance area, with a full grid for hanging lights and most scenery. This space is ideal for performances, lectures, cocktail receptions, fundraising events, and photo and film shoots.

• 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 50-75 Guests
• 1 Restaurant

• 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.

• 1 Museum
• 1 Landmark

MADE IN 1897 AND COMPLETELY RE-IMAGINED IN 2017. ONE OF THE MOST ELEGANT AND INTIMATE SPACES IN NEW YORK CITY. A CURRENT FACILITY IN A SPACE THAT IS MORE THAN 100 YEARS OLD Take a look at everything that Harlem has to offer! The parish was founded in 1889 to serve a diverse range of immigrant groups that have changed over time. The current church building was constructed in 1907 to the designs of Thomas H. Poole & Company and dedicated the following year. The interior was renowned for its magnificent fan vaulting and celebrated German stained glass, among other features (from the still operating studio of Mayer of Munich, famed stained glass makers for the Holy See and Catholic churches around the world). "This church has no name, but its finely detailed neo-Gothic façade, which is prominently entered through an arcaded porch, demands attention," according to the AIA Guide to New York City.

• Spaces for 85 Guests
• 1 Boat
• 1 Historic Space
• 1 Waterfront

The Mariner III is a 122-foot classic motor yacht built in 1926, available for private charter in New York City from late spring through mid-fall and in Palm Beach, Florida during the winter months. Docked at Pier 60, Chelsea Piers during the New York season, the vessel offers panoramic views of the Manhattan skyline, the Statue of Liberty, and the Brooklyn Bridge from its open-air decks and salon. The yacht retains its original Gatsby-era character — varnished teak, gleaming brass fittings, and hand-crafted beveled lead crystal windows — while supporting a range of private events, from wedding ceremonies and rehearsal dinners to corporate gatherings, birthday celebrations, and photo shoots. Guests can dine on the Upper Bridge Deck, gather in the covered aft deck, or move through the salon and bar areas. Professional catering, a full maritime crew, and live music accommodations are available for all charters.

Jazz music has unquestionably been America's most significant cultural contribution to the world. Minton's Playhouse in Harlem, New York, is considered to be one of the most important shrines in the history of jazz, and this can be argued with equal force. In a sense, Minton's was the birthplace of Bebop; in a more literal sense, it was the place where the foundations of modern jazz were laid. It was founded in 1938 by the saxophonist Henry Minton (from whom the establishment took its name), and over the next decade, Minton's Playhouse became the scene of a revolutionary shift in jazz performance. Minton's Playhouse is regarded as a pivotal location in the history of jazz in New York City. Bring your friends and family to our Harlem location for dinner and the best live music New York City has to offer. Take a journey through the history of jazz. We have two sets scheduled: 7 p.m. and 9 p.m. Each set is approximately 70 minutes in length. It was in this relatively small Harlem nightclub that these musicians, in the words of the immortal Ralph Ellison, "formulated... the chordal progressions and the hide-and-seek melodic methods of modern jazz." It was there that they "formulated... the chordal progressions and the hide-and-seek melodic methods of modern jazz." In other words, Minton's was not only the birthplace of Bebop, but it was also the incubator for everything that has come to be known as modern jazz. While Minton's is best known for its pivotal role in the Bebop revolution of the 1940s, the club maintained a vital existence through the early 1960s as a gathering place for musicians looking to jam, and it continued to operate until 1974, when a fire forced the closure of the Cecil Hotel, where Minton's was located. Nonetheless, Minton's Playhouse has been listed on both the National and the New York State Registers of Historic Places, in recognition of its significance in American history and culture.

• Spaces for 2,829 Guests
• 1 Outdoor

The Beacon Theatre is a historic theater in Upper West Side, New York City. Equipped with state-of-the-art technology and mystical charm, the Beacon creates an intimate setting for unforgettable concerts and events.

• Spaces for 200 Guests

The Bronx Museum of the Arts is a contemporary art museum founded in 1971 by Bronx community advocates, situated on the Grand Concourse in the South Bronx. For more than fifty years, the museum has connected diverse audiences to the urban experience through its permanent collection, special exhibitions, and education programs that reflect the borough's dynamic communities. The museum has long centered the work of artists from underrepresented communities — a practice it established decades before it became widespread. Its AIM Fellowship, launched in 1980, serves as an annual career accelerator for New York City–based artists, and its Teen Council, founded in 2005, offers paid internships to Bronx high school students. Admission to all exhibitions and programs is always free. The museum approves requests for private event rentals on a case-by-case basis; interested parties can reach the events team directly to discuss on-site programming.

• Spaces for 200 Guests

In a historic brownstone on the Upper West Side, Arte Cafe is just steps from from Central Park and just west of the picturesque Strawberry Fields. This family-owned restaurant, which is celebrating 30 years in business, serves upmarket Italian food, including handmade handcrafted pizzas and exquisite desserts. We offer private event rooms available for rent for a variety of special occasions and budgets, including weddings. All locations are suitable for both small intimate gatherings and big occasions. Arte Cafe officially opened its doors 26 years ago, but it all began when Dina Malta traveled all the way from Italy to New York in the 1960s. Robert, her son, was a college student when he launched his first restaurant in the early 1990s, when he was still in college. With the assistance of his mother, he was able to properly administer the establishment. She was the one who came up with all of the original recipes that are still in use today. "She had such a commanding presence and always ensured that the staff was preparing everything with the freshest, most genuine ingredients possible," her son, Robert, said of his mother. Despite the fact that Dina passed away lately, her spirit lives on via Arte Cafe and the meals that are served today. Arte Cafe is the ideal location to organize your special event with 4 separate private party rooms that can accommodate up to 300 guests. Whether it's a birthday, reception, wedding, or business event, we'll personalize your needs to create a unique experience for you and your guests.

• Spaces for 250 Guests

There are many different types of events that can be held at the Parlour. Our spaces have been created to host and accommodate your needs as much as possible. From a small space for a nice dinner party to a medium-sized space for a medium-sized party, or a larger space for a bridal shower, baby shower, engagement party, bar mitzvah, corporate events, beer pong, and more, we have a space to accommodate your needs. The Coffee Bar, which is also known as the Espresso Bar, is located on the left hand side of our restaurant as you enter. Guests can easily accommodate 50 to 60 people in this pleasant and comfortable space. As you enter our restaurant, the main bar is located on the right-hand side of the building. This space has a dining area as well as a cocktail area that can accommodate up to 90 people. This is primarily for a special mid-size event of great significance. There are private bathrooms, a dining area, and a dancing area in our downstairs lounge, which is located in our basement. With appetizers and cocktails, we can accommodate up to 175 guests. For a sit-down dinner, we can accommodate up to 75 people. On request, we can provide a DJ and/or Karaoke services. In addition to our pool table, which serves our customers on a daily basis, the back room can be transformed into an elegant setting for a small private dinner event for up to 25 guests. On request, a small cocktail reception for 35 people can be arranged.

• Spaces for 200 Guests
• 1 Historic Space
• 1 Estate
• 1 Mansion

The Mansion provides exceptional personal service to tailor even the most particular events and actualize each client's individual vision. Gourmet catering is available, as well as an in-house team of event planners. Our chefs and culinary craftsmen are known for creating delectable hors d'oeuvres, entrees, and desserts for your occasion. You can choose from any of our exquisitely created meals, or we can create a luxurious one tailored to your unique needs and tastes. The peak of The Mansion dining experience will delight your visitors' palates. Come see why Mansion on Broadway is such a popular destination for visitors—we guarantee the most unique experience in the tri-state area. Weddings Weddings The Mansion's lovely and picturesque land is the ideal backdrop for your big day, whether you envision a quiet, personal wedding or an enthusiastic, lively event. Brides are at peace in their own Mansion-home, with the opportunity to organize on-site indoor or outdoor ceremonies and a private bridal room. As we strive to exceed your expectations, Mansion's in-house unique event planner and excellent service make your fantasies a reality. The Mansion team is dedicated to turning your ideas into unforgettable experiences. Mansion on Broadway provides a complimentary sampling to all clients prior to any booking, as well as a ballroom that may be personalized to fit your wildest dreams. Special Events Occasions are meant to be shared with friends and family, and to be remembered fondly. Let the staff at Mansion on Broadway handle the arrangements of your next special occasion, and we will do everything we can to exceed your expectations. We can help you plan everything from breakfasts and baby showers to graduations and anniversaries. Call today to arrange a tour and complimentary consultation with one of our event planners.

• Spaces for 125 Guests

Bello Giorno Estate — "beautiful day" in Italian — is a riverside wedding and event venue set along the Pequest River in Belvidere, New Jersey. The estate's terraced gardens, artistically landscaped courtyards, and Tuscan Villa aesthetic evoke a riverside villa in the Tuscan countryside. The Schiano Family, with more than 40 years in catering through their sister establishments Mama's Restaurant and Cafe Baci, operates the estate. Bello Giorno hosts one wedding per day, offering exclusive use of the grounds for ceremonies and receptions. Ceremony settings include a riverside gazebo, a rustic wedding tree, and an indoor option, while the cocktail hour unfolds on an outdoor terraced patio overlooking the river. A dedicated bridal cottage suite and Gatehouse groom's room are available for wedding parties. The venue also accommodates bridal showers, rehearsal dinners, birthdays, anniversaries, communions, and corporate events, with customizable menus and full in-house catering.

Venue 845 in Jersey City is a stunning location for holding any event, whether it's a private celebration or a business event. In order to provide a special guest experience for your business event, Sweet 16 celebration, quinceanera, baby or bridal shower, or adult birthday party, you can design and modify any of our spacious, light-filled rooms. You will be able to change our space by bringing in your own décor, regardless of whether you are organizing the event yourself or collaborating with an event designer. You will receive help from a member of the on-site team with serving and cleanup. With the option to choose your own caterer, you may let your guests enjoy a buffet dinner or a private fine dining experience while staying within your predetermined budget. The ideal location for family occasions is Venue 845. Children may have fun at your party with the three 50-inch plasma TVs with an Xbox, Wii, and PlayStation 4 system that are located on the mezzanine. Any games or DVDs can be brought in to be used with these devices. We also have a 65-inch plasma TV in another room, which is great for watching sporting events and even organizing a sporting event viewing party. Venue 845 is the perfect location for your upcoming corporate event, holiday party, or conference because we are close to all of the main sources of transit in the NYC area. We provide easy access and some on-site parking for visitors traveling from Jersey City, Hoboken, Edgewater, Weewaken, North Bergen, Guttenberg, or adjacent regions. For up to 75 guests, our rooms can be tailored for cocktail parties or larger sit-down events to celebrate your company's achievements and reaffirm your vision through presentations and any live entertainment you may want to add. If you're seeking for a special place to entertain, Venue 845 provides an adaptable setting for the most avant-garde occasions. Our lovely setting will serve as the backdrop for any occasion, from an affordable and spectacular engagement party to a business event focused on team building.