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  DoubleTree by Hilton Newark Airport

  128 Frontage Rd, Newark, NJ 07114, USA

  • 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.

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  Hilton Garden Inn Hamilton

  800 US-130, Hamilton Township, NJ 08691, USA

  • Spaces for 100-200 Guests
  • 1 Hotel
  • 1 Outdoor

  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.

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  Oyster Point Hotel

  146 Bodman Pl, Red Bank, NJ 07701, USA

  • Spaces for 90-250 Guests
  • 2 Hotels
  • 1 Ballroom
  • 2 Total Spaces

  If you're planning a wedding by the sea, the Oyster Point Hotel is the perfect spot. Whatever the occasion, whether it's your wedding day or a renewal of your vows, our luxury boutique hotel provides the ideal backdrop for your celebration. Consider holding your cocktail reception on the banks of the Navesink River, followed by a night of dancing in our newly refurbished waterfront ballroom on the second floor. Incredible river views, amazing service, and delectable cuisine are just a few of the elements that contribute to a really unforgettable wedding. The ceremony, reception, rehearsal dinner, bridal luncheon, and departure breakfast may all be customized to meet your specific needs and desires. Our skilled catering crew will be there to assist you with every element of your wedding reception. The ceremony, reception, rehearsal dinner, bridal luncheon, and departure breakfast may all be customized to meet your specific needs and desires.

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• Newark Liberty International Airport Marriott

  1, Hotel Rd, Newark, NJ 07114, USA

  • Spaces for 350-600 Guests
  • 1 Hotel
  • 1 Ballroom

  The Newark Liberty International Airport Marriott is a full-service hotel and event venue situated directly on the grounds of Newark Liberty International Airport in Newark, New Jersey, with complimentary shuttle service to all EWR terminals. The property features more than 27,000 square feet of event space, making it one of the more expansive meeting and banquet facilities in the Newark area. The Grand Ballroom — one of the largest event venues in Newark at approximately 10,000 square feet — accommodates large-scale weddings and private celebrations. The Junior Ballroom spans just over 6,000 square feet and is well suited for gatherings of approximately 150 to 350 guests. In-house catering and event planning services support both ballrooms. On-site dining at Aviation Grill and the Greatroom complements the event offering, and group room rates are available for out-of-town guests attending celebrations at the property.

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• Kenilworth Inn

  60 S 31st St, Kenilworth, NJ 07033, USA

  • Spaces for 50-200 Guests
  • 3 Hotels
  • 2 Ballrooms
  • 1 Meeting Space

  The Kenilworth Hotel is a boutique hotel in Kenilworth, New Jersey, situated just off the Garden State Parkway about 30 minutes from New York City and 15 minutes from Newark International Airport. The hotel offers more than 6,000 square feet of flexible indoor and outdoor event and banquet space, accommodating gatherings that range from corporate retreats and seminars to weddings, anniversaries, and milestone celebrations. Three dedicated event rooms give planners the flexibility to match room size to group size. The Arbor Room hosts up to 126 for a reception or 100 for a seated banquet. The larger Woodland Room accommodates up to 150 reception-style or 130 for a seated event, with a built-in air wall that allows the room to be divided for smaller groups and state-of-the-art audio/video equipment available for presentations and celebrations. The Garden Room seats up to 50 for intimate meetings or small gatherings. The hotel's experienced management team and fully trained staff provide individual attention throughout the planning and coordination process.

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• Port-O-Call Hotel

  1510 Boardwalk, Ocean City, NJ 08226, USA

  • Spaces for 90 Guests
  • 1 Hotel
  • 1 Meeting Space

  Port-O-Call Hotel sits directly on the boardwalk in Ocean City, New Jersey, with event spaces and guest accommodations in a single beachfront setting overlooking the Atlantic. The hotel's primary gathering space — the Sindia Room — spans 2,024 square feet and accommodates groups of up to 90 for breakfast meetings, training seminars, cocktail receptions, dinner banquets, and wedding celebrations. The space divides into three separate breakout rooms, making it adaptable for corporate retreats, reunions, and multi-session events alike. For weddings and social events, Port-O-Call offers beachfront ceremony options directly on the sand alongside indoor reception space with ocean views, in-house catering, and audio/visual equipment. Free parking, business concierge services, and 98 appointed guest rooms — including a Penthouse and Porthouse — make the hotel a self-contained destination for events with out-of-town guests.

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• Clarion Hotel & Conference Center

  815 Rte 37 W, Toms River, NJ 08755, USA

  • Spaces for 15-300 Guests
  • 4 Hotels
  • 2 Ballrooms
  • 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.

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• Chalfonte Hotel

  301 Howard St, Cape May, NJ 08204, USA

  • Spaces for 150-175 Guests
  • 1 Hotel
  • 1 Restaurant
  • 1 space at this venue

  The Chalfonte Hotel has welcomed guests in Cape May, New Jersey since 1876, making it the oldest continually operating hotel in the nation's first seaside resort. A National Historic Landmark, the Victorian property sits two blocks from the beach and has been shaped by four eras of stewardship, most recently by the Mullock family since 2008. Weddings and private events unfold across several distinct settings. Guests gather on the sweeping verandas for hors d'oeuvres and cocktails before moving into the Magnolia Room ballroom — a grand dining and dancing space that seats up to 150 and can accommodate up to 200 when the adjacent outdoor porch and first floor are included. The Secret Garden provides an outdoor setting for ceremonies. Seventy guest rooms and three adjacent cottages allow visiting parties to extend a celebration across the full weekend. The Magnolia Room has earned a reputation as a Cape May dining institution through generations of Southern-inspired cooking, including recipes from Miss Helen Dickerson, the kitchen's head chef for more than 60 years. The venue has received the Knot Best of Weddings recognition every year from 2012 through 2023 and holds Hall of Fame status.

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• Chart House Atlantic City

  600 Huron Ave, Atlantic City, NJ 08401, USA

  • Spaces for 100 Guests
  • 1 Hotel
  • 1 Restaurant
  • 1 Waterfront

  Chart House Atlantic City is a waterfront restaurant situated inside the Golden Nugget Hotel and Casino on the banks of the Atlantic City marina. The restaurant specializes in fresh seafood and premium steaks, with wall-to-wall windows offering panoramic views of the marina and waterfront — a setting that carries over naturally into private events. For private gatherings, the Champagne Room accommodates up to 100 guests and frames sweeping views of the Atlantic City skyline. The culinary team works with hosts to customize menus for weddings, rehearsal dinners, corporate functions, birthday celebrations, and anniversary parties, with full table service and professional staff included throughout the event.

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