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Choosing your opening party venue will be one of the most important steps in the planning process. So much goes into finding the perfect venue in New Jersey. You’ll want to consider everything from the aesthetics of the space to any in-house amenities and services. Luckily, PartySlate makes it easy with our Find Venues page. Use the filters to narrow your search — taking into account everything from your guest count to specific catering preferences. Once you’ve set your filters, scroll down to search our curated list. Look for the “featured” tag for PartySlate’s top recommendations. With PartySlate, finding your ideal New Jersey venue has never been easier.

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    Battleground Country Club

    1 Covenhoven Rd, Manalapan Township, NJ 07726, USA
    • Spaces for 400 Guests

    Battleground Country Club is a full-service event facility and championship golf course set on 220 acres in Manalapan, New Jersey. The newly renovated 50,000-square-foot clubhouse offers an almost 360-degree view of the course, providing a dramatic backdrop for celebrations ranging from 50 to 500 guests — from intimate rehearsal dinners and baby showers to large-scale wedding receptions, bar and bat mitzvahs, sweet 16s, and corporate outings. The club's newly designed pavilion and freshly landscaped private ceremony area bring outdoor elegance to the event experience. On-site event planning professionals guide every celebration from initial inquiry through the day itself, and packages are fully customizable with menus tailored to each event.

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    Cherry Valley Country Club

    125 Country Club Dr, Skillman, NJ 08558, USA
    • Spaces for 190-200 Guests
    • 1 Ballroom
    • 1 Event Space

    In the heart of Skillman, New Jersey, Cherry Valley Country Club offers a balance of classic beauty and refined comfort. The expansive clubhouse overlooks rolling greens, providing a graceful backdrop for weddings, galas, and private gatherings. With gourmet cuisine and attentive service, each celebration reflects the sophistication and warmth of this beloved country club.

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    The Grand Marquis

    1550 U.S. 9, Old Bridge, NJ 08857, USA
    • Spaces for 800 Guests
    • 1 Event Space

    Family-Owned and Operated! This historic New Jersey wedding location is known for its richness and elegance. The Grand Marquis has been the name in special event catering in New York and New Jersey for over 30 years. A painstaking attention to detail characterizes the Grand Marquis experience. Let our specialized event specialists assist you in creating a party that is uniquely "you." Whether it is an intimate anniversary party for your closest friends, a bar/bat mitzvah for classmates, a prom, or a wedding gala, you can trust The Grand Marquis' skilled, experienced, and attentive team to make your once-in-a-lifetime event all you hoped for and more. Our award-winning chefs and pastry chefs will combine their culinary skills to create a once-in-a-lifetime culinary experience. At our renowned NJ wedding reception venue, expect the unexpected. Weddings The Grand Marquis has been making wedding dreams come true for almost 30 years. You can sit back and relax while seeing your fantasies come true with wedding packages personalized to fit your style and personality. Brides from Northern New Jersey, Central New Jersey, and Staten Island appreciate how every detail is thoughtfully handled to make their big day unforgettable. Celebrations Many occasions necessitate a grand celebration, and the Grand Marquis provides the ideal environment for your family and friends to join in a really remarkable day. The Grand Marquis is the quintessential setting for holding any special event, whether it is a milestone anniversary, birthday, christening, or welcome a new family member.

  • E Lounge

    807 W Rte 70, Cherry Hill, NJ 08002, USA
    • Spaces for 225-200 Guests
    • 1 Event Space
    • 1 Loft

    eLounge Cherry Hill is a two-floor event venue in Cherry Hill, New Jersey, offering a modern, New York loft-inspired setting for private celebrations. Modular lounge furniture, white Chiavari chairs, adjustable LED uplighting, pipe and drape configurations, a large LED-lit bar, and food display stations can be arranged to suit events from intimate gatherings to parties of up to 225 guests. The venue is operated alongside Barry Catering, which has provided customized menus throughout South Jersey and the Philadelphia metropolitan area for nearly three decades. In-house catering is inclusive with all events — no outside food vendors are permitted. eLounge accommodates Bar and Bat Mitzvahs, Sweet 16s, weddings and rehearsal dinners, receptions, engagement parties, milestone birthdays, and corporate events. Wi-Fi, a stair lift for accessibility, and on-site parking are available.

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    Crystal Ballroom at the Radisson Freehold

    50 Gibson Pl, Freehold, NJ 07728, USA
    • Spaces for 300 Guests

    The Crystal and Emerald Ballrooms at the Radisson Freehold offer two distinct event spaces in Monmouth County, New Jersey, suited for weddings, bar and bat mitzvahs, corporate galas, and social celebrations. The Crystal Ballroom spans more than 5,100 square feet and centers on dramatic crystal chandeliers with ceiling cove lighting that can be customized to coordinate with any event palette. The Emerald Ballroom, at just over 2,100 square feet, carries a similar aesthetic at a scale better suited to intimate gatherings. Both ballrooms open to indoor and outdoor ceremony options — guests can exchange vows beneath the chandeliers or outdoors by the fountain and garden. In-house gourmet catering and a dedicated team of event coordinators are included with every event, with a personal wedding coordinator and a maître d' assigned to each occasion. Accommodations for guests and newlyweds are available on-site through the adjoining Radisson hotel, making the venue a practical one-stop option for destination weddings and multi-day celebrations.

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    The Grove New Jersey

    691 Pompton Ave, Cedar Grove, NJ 07009, USA
    • Spaces for 650 Guests

    This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. Because yours is a one-of-a-kind narrative. Your concept for your celebration will be distinct from anybody else's. So be creative. Likewise, your event should do the same. The Grove is the pinnacle of opulent hospitality at its most refined. In addition to magnificent architecture and elegant décor, this spectacular new wedding and special event venue is home to a coterie of the area's most accomplished catering professionals, including distinguished master chefs, event planners, banquet managers, and some of the most extensively trained staff in the industry. The Grove offers you the highest level of elegance, service, professionalism, and attention to detail available anywhere. The Grove, located in Cedar Grove, New Jersey, is a really one-of-a-kind and stunning location for all of life's special occasions. We can accommodate any size event, whether it's a wedding with 700 guests, a social gathering for 100 friends, or a business function for a group of your colleagues. Today is your day. All of our professional event planning and management teams, as well as our diverse chef and culinary staff, will be brought in to help us design an event that is uniquely yours. We draw on our many years of experience in skilled planning, well acclaimed inventiveness, and an unwavering sense of humor. Relax and take it all in while the memories are created around you; that's all there is to it!

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    Liberty Hall Museum

    New Jersey Center for Science, Technology & Mathematics, 1075 Morris Ave, Union, NJ 07083, USA
    • 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.

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    Garden Vista Ballroom

    29-31 Howe Ave, Passaic, NJ 07055, USA
    • 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.

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    White Meadow Lake Country Club

    0 White Meadow Rd, Rockaway, NJ 07866, USA
    • Spaces for 22-220 Guests
    • 1 Bar
    • 2 Country Clubs
    • 1 Meeting Space

    White Meadow Lake Country Club occupies a historic Tudor-style mansion set on the shores of White Meadow Lake in Rockaway, New Jersey. The clubhouse — originally the Hoagland Mansion, completed in 1909 — brings a century of history to every event, with sparkling lake views that shift with the seasons. The country club hosts a range of private events, from weddings and bar and bat mitzvahs to corporate gatherings, birthday celebrations, graduations, fundraisers, and holiday parties. The Ballroom serves as the primary event space and is offered with a Bridal Suite, Groom's Lounge, Tiffany Bar, tables, chairs, and full kitchen access. For outdoor ceremonies, the lakefront gazebo sits directly on the water, with an expansive lakeside deck nearby for cocktail hours and sunset views.

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    Lefty's Tavern

    547 N Main St, Barnegat, NJ 08005, USA
    • Spaces for 170 Guests

    Lefty's Tavern is a locally owned restaurant and banquet venue in Barnegat, New Jersey, serving Ocean County communities including Toms River, Manahawkin, Waretown, and Long Beach Island. The establishment brings together a full-service tavern, formal dining room, and a dedicated banquet hall, all built around homemade American cuisine in a family-oriented setting. The banquet hall features large windows that fill the space with natural light, providing a welcoming backdrop for repasts, luncheons, weddings, and private celebrations of all kinds. Lefty's works with clients to coordinate every detail — from menu selection and seating arrangements to decorations, themes, and staffing — making it straightforward to build a custom event within any budget.

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    Weddings at Union

    176 Cooper Ave, Montclair, NJ 07043, USA
    • 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.

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    Nanina's in the Park

    540 Mill St, Belleville, NJ 07109, USA
    • Spaces for 400 Guests

    More than 50 years of culinary heritage are celebrated at Nanina's as part of a magnificent multimillion-dollar refurbishment project. During your outdoor ceremony and cocktail hour, our beautifully landscaped grounds will offer the perfect backdrop for your special day. Nanina's famed cherry blossom gardens, combined with the architecture of a Tuscan house, provide a picture-perfect environment that must be seen to be believed. All of this, together with our award-winning cuisine and superb service, has helped to establish Nanina's In The Park as a Landmark Renewed. Nanina's In The Park is located on the outskirts of Branch Brook Park in New Jersey, which is known for its beautiful cherry blossom trees that bloom each spring. Nanina's Restaurant has been in the same location for more than 50 years and is proudly family owned and run. It is easily accessible from all major roads and is just three minutes from the Garden State Parkway. Nanina's provides the ideal environment for amazing catered events, including beautiful weddings, distinguished business gatherings, and all of your family festivities. Contact us now to learn more. Our Ballroom, which can accommodate up to 400 seated guests, is reserved exclusively for one event at a time and is available for rent.

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    Venue 845

    845 Newark Ave, Jersey City, NJ 07306, USA

    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.

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    Hawk Pointe Golf Club

    4 Clubhouse Drive, Washington, NJ 07882, USA
    • Spaces for 220 Guests

    Hawk Pointe Golf Club occupies a wooded setting in Washington, New Jersey, where an 18-hole, par-72 course designed by Kelly Blake Moran winds through manicured greens backed by mountain views. Described as "a club in the country" rather than a traditional country club, the property has hosted prestigious NJSGA and MGA golf tournaments since 2000. The banquet facility — known as The View at Hawk Pointe — is open to members and non-members alike for weddings, receptions, bar and bat mitzvahs, sweet sixteen celebrations, showers, reunions, corporate meetings, and a range of other social events. The clubhouse carries a warm, rustic character with panoramic views from every room and an outdoor veranda. On-site event coordinators guide clients from initial booking through event day, backed by an in-house catering team and a suite of complimentary services that includes audio-visual equipment, a speaker podium and microphone, wireless internet, and personal menu printing.

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    The Grand Hotel

    1045 Beach Ave, Cape May, NJ 08204, USA
    • Spaces for 45-350 Guests
    • 5 Hotels
    • 2 Ballrooms
    • 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.

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    Caffe Aldo Lamberti

    2011 Marlton Pike W, Cherry Hill, NJ 08002, USA
    • Spaces for 175 Guests

    Caffe Aldo Lamberti has been serving contemporary Italian cuisine in Cherry Hill, New Jersey for over 35 years. Founded by restaurateur Aldo Lamberti, the restaurant occupies spacious dining rooms designed in a California Art Deco style, with additional al fresco dining available on the patio and deck. The kitchen is known for whole fresh fish, house-made pastas, prime steaks, and Aldo's Raw Bar — a seasonal selection that has featured Florida stone crabs, Alaskan king crabs, and East and West Coast oysters. Private rooms and wine cellar spaces accommodate intimate dinners and larger seated celebrations alike. An award-winning wine program anchors the experience: more than 900 labels and over 12,000 bottles housed in temperature-controlled cellars have earned the Wine Spectator Best of Award of Excellence every year from 2008 through 2026, following the Award of Excellence from 2003 to 2007.

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    Panther Valley Golf & Country Club

    1 Forest Ridge Dr, Hackettstown, NJ 07840, USA
    • 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.

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    Park Avenue Club

    184 Park Ave, Florham Park, NJ 07932, USA
    • 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.

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    Atelier Ballroom

    3 2nd St, Jersey City, NJ 07302, USA

    In Jersey City's Harborside District, there is a waterfront multipurpose event facility called The Atelier Ballroom. The location offers unmatched views of the Manhattan skyline and a culinary expertise that has won awards. It's time to celebrate after finding the love of your life! The Atelier Ballroom offers the ideal location for your wedding celebration, whether you want a lavish extravaganza, an elegant soiree, or an intimate gathering to mark the start of your happily ever after. Your wedding will be the talk of the town because to our elegant atmosphere, breath-taking décor, NYC skyline background, creatively prepared gourmet delights, and first-rate service. Your wedding dreams will come true with the help of our event specialists as they walk you through every step! We think there should be celebrations every day! The Atelier Ballroom combines classic luxury with a contemporary sense of adventure to give your guests an unforgettable experience for your once-in-a-lifetime event, regardless of the occasion: engagement parties, bridal showers, christenings, sweet sixteen/quinceanera parties, anniversary celebrations, baby showers, holiday parties, bar/bat mitzvahs, birthday parties, or high school prom. The best views of the Hudson River Waterfront are combined with our hallmark service and exceptional hospitality to keep the celebration going! Our event specialists help you design the menu and select the ideal finishing touches to create an amazing celebration.

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    The Gables Historic Inn & Restaurant

    212 Centre St, Beach Haven, NJ 08008, USA
    • Spaces for 200 Guests

    The Gables Historic Inn & Restaurant is a Victorian inn set in Beach Haven on Long Beach Island, New Jersey. The property hosts intimate weddings as well as rehearsal dinners, corporate events, bridal and baby showers, wine tastings, and breakfast meetings, with the entire inn accommodating over 100 guests for sit-down receptions. The setting includes a garden courtyard with a vine-covered pergola entrance, a large parlor, and gracious dining rooms. During cooler months, a fireplace and sweeping staircase serve as natural backdrops for ceremonies and receptions. An executive chef leads the culinary program, and an in-house pastry chef creates custom wedding cakes. Wedding packages range from $7,000 to $15,000 and include overnight accommodations for up to ten guests across five on-site rooms.