Top New Jersey Wedding Venues

• 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 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 400 Guests

Incorporating traditional stylish architectural characteristics with sumptuous open spaces, The Mansion at Mountain Lakes creates the ideal location for your spectacular wedding. This rustic exquisite venue has been expertly refurbished to provide an extravagant environment that is unequaled in Northern New Jersey and the surrounding areas. The vast ballroom is adorned with hand-painted ceilings with crystal chandeliers, coffered ceilings, and a majestic wood staircase, while fireplaces, stone walls, and mahogany bars contribute to the festive atmosphere of this one-of-a-kind event. Private bridal suites, adjustable cocktail rooms that open to attractively landscaped patio spaces with several water features, and gardens suited for outdoor ceremonies are accessible for every wedding, whether it is for 50 or 400 guests. The superb service, award-winning cuisine, and convenient location in Northern and Central New Jersey have earned The Mansion recognition as one of New Jersey's best wedding locations. When you combine historical architectural elements with luxurious open spaces, the Mansion at Mountain Lakes creates a romantic atmosphere that is ideal for your dream wedding. The exceptional service, bespoke cuisine, and exquisite and magnificent locations have earned The Mansion praise as one of New Jersey's most exclusive wedding venues, according to WeddingWire.

• Spaces for 250-600 Guests
• 1 Hotel
• 1 Event Space

The Claridge Hotel is a historic Atlantic City landmark that opened in 1930, rising 24 stories above the boardwalk and earning the nickname "The Skyscraper by the Sea." Designed in the Manhattan style by Philadelphia contractor John McShain, the hotel served as a diplomatic hub during World War II — hosting the 1943 United Nations Relief and Rehabilitation Administration conference attended by delegates from 44 nations — and has welcomed renowned guests including Marilyn Monroe, Frank Sinatra, and Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Today, The Claridge offers multiple event spaces backed by in-house catering and professional on-site event coordination. The Grand Ballroom shines with antique crystal chandeliers and ornate moldings overlooking Brighton Park and the ocean; the Ocean View banquet room accommodates up to 250 guests with panoramic Atlantic Ocean and boardwalk vistas; and the Celebrity Theatre seats up to 350 for ceremonies, performances, and corporate sessions. The art deco-appointed Southampton provides an intimate alternative for smaller gatherings. Standard audio-visual equipment, tables and chairs, and a dedicated event coordinator are included across wedding and event packages.

• 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 400 Guests

Hopewell Valley Vineyards is a 75-acre winery and event estate set at the base of the Sourland Mountains near Pennington, New Jersey. Established in 2001 by Sergio and Violetta Neri, the vineyard draws on three generations of Tuscan winemaking tradition, cultivating 20 acres of wine grapes on clay-loam soil and producing an award-winning portfolio of both classic vinifera and regionally adapted varieties. The property offers several distinct event spaces — a Tuscan-inspired Upper Tasting Room with vaulted ceilings and a covered deck overlooking the vineyards, an industrial Tank Room surrounded by stainless steel fermentation tanks, a Lower Tasting Room with a musical stage and brick oven, and a seasonal 40' × 80' covered pole tent framed by vineyard views. The spaces host bridal and baby showers, birthdays, anniversaries, rehearsal dinners, corporate events, and weddings. In-house catering draws from a Mediterranean-inspired menu with American appetizers, complemented by brick-oven pizza on weekends. All wine served on the property is made exclusively on-site, grounding every event in the vineyard's own harvest.

• 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.

• Spaces for 200 Guests

The Updike Farmstead is a six-acre historic property operated by the Historical Society of Princeton, situated within the Princeton Battlefield/Stony Brook Settlement Historic District and listed on the State and National Register of Historic Places. Set amid preserved farmland minutes from downtown Princeton, the property features a late 18th/early 19th-century farmhouse, a 1892 barn renovated as a premier event space, a windmill, and surrounding gardens. The barn serves as the primary event space, hosting weddings, holiday parties, corporate gatherings, nonprofit meetings, and other private occasions. The farmhouse offers a bridal suite on the second floor, while the front lawn provides an outdoor setting for ceremonies. Amenities include a small kitchen in the barn, ample parking, indoor restrooms, Wi-Fi, and accessibility accommodations for guests with disabilities. The venue is available for private rentals from late April through early November.

• Spaces for 800 Guests

Ocean Place Resort and Spa sits on the Atlantic Ocean in Long Branch, New Jersey, offering 95,000 square feet of versatile indoor and outdoor event space on the Jersey Shore. The resort's two Grand Ballrooms each span 10,000 square feet with 18-foot ceilings and connect through a shared pre-function foyer, accommodating large-scale weddings, galas, and milestone celebrations. Beach ceremony areas, the Great Lawn North, the Oceanport room, and a signature beach bonfire experience round out the event lineup, with programming for South Asian weddings serving up to 650 guests and access to private kitchen facilities for outside catering. Overnight accommodations include 248 guest rooms and 8 suites, and resort amenities span a 14,000-square-foot luxury spa, indoor and outdoor pools, a fitness center, and multiple dining venues including the Seaview Restaurant & Lounge and the Tiki Bar. Dedicated Conference Service Managers, on-site audio/visual specialists, and complimentary Wi-Fi and parking support both social and corporate events throughout the property.

• Spaces for 220 Guests

The Ocean City Yacht Club is a historic waterfront venue on Great Egg Harbor Bay in Ocean City, New Jersey. Founded in 1901, the club has served its community for more than a century and opens its bayfront clubhouse for weddings and private parties. The facility features a ballroom, a lounge, and outdoor tent spaces with bay views. On-site catering is available through Nobil by the Bay, and Club Steward Bill McGinnity and his staff work closely with each client to plan and personalize the event.

• Spaces for 150 Guests

Ocean Club Hotel sits along the beachfront in Cape May, New Jersey, combining oceanside accommodations with fine dining and private event services. The property's flagship dining venue, SeaSalt Restaurant, offers private event scheduling and a Chef's Table experience alongside a menu of fresh seafood, signature cocktails, and curated wines in a beach-adjacent setting. The hotel's 31,000-gallon heated oceanfront pool and the adjacent Tiki Ten35 Pool Bar extend the event and hospitality footprint to the water's edge, making the property suitable for celebrations that take advantage of Cape May's coastal character. ADA-compliant facilities are available throughout the hotel.

• 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.

• Spaces for 230-250 Guests
• 1 Event Space

The Conservatory is a 5,000-square-foot glass event building set on the grounds of the Sussex County Fairgrounds in Augusta, New Jersey. Established in 2008 originally for flower and garden exhibitions, the venue has evolved into a dedicated wedding destination hosting over 100 events annually. The building pairs its rustic setting with elegant details — cathedral ceilings, mahogany finishes, exposed wood beams, and floor-to-ceiling windows. A permanent dance floor anchors the reception space, which accommodates up to 230 guests. Four distinct ceremony locations give couples a range of settings: the Zen Garden, a gazebo, the Whiskey Garden, and an indoor space with a retractable garage door that opens onto a paver patio and seven surrounding gardens. An evening fire pit on the patio extends the space into the later hours. The venue hosts one event at a time, with all on-site catering provided exclusively through Willow & Sage.

• Spaces for 350 Guests
• 1 Hotel
• 1 Ballroom

The Shore Club is a resort-style hotel and event venue in Spring Lake, New Jersey, set approximately one mile from the Jersey Shore. The property brings together 60 guest rooms and suites with three distinct event spaces — The Grand Ballroom, The Divine Ballroom, and The Atrium — offering a self-contained setting for weddings, corporate gatherings, and private celebrations of varying sizes. The Grand Ballroom accommodates up to 350 guests and can be configured for seated dinners, receptions, or breakout formats. The Atrium provides an elegant backdrop for ceremonies and cocktail hours, while The Divine Ballroom suits smaller, more intimate events. On-site dining comes through Sea Crest Grille, with a pool bar adding a social option for guests staying in the hotel. The all-inclusive approach — ceremony, reception, catering, and overnight accommodations under one roof — makes The Shore Club a practical and polished choice for multi-day celebrations at the Jersey Shore.

• Spaces for 300 Guests
• 1 Ballroom
• 1 Country Club

Linwood Country Club has welcomed guests to its South Jersey grounds since 1920, occupying 110 acres in Linwood, New Jersey. The 18-hole course, designed by Herbert Strong, frames the property with views stretching across the back bays of Absecon Island to the Atlantic City skyline — a backdrop that carries into the club's event spaces. The Grand Ballroom anchors the banquet offering: a recently remodeled, 5,500-square-foot space with arched windows overlooking the golf course and bay, a fireplace, and a dramatic two-story foyer. The room accommodates up to 300 guests for seated dinners and connects to a tented patio with accordion glass doors and water views, well suited for cocktail hours. Wedding packages at the club include on-site coordination, in-house catering, and access to a dedicated bridal suite with direct staircase entry to the ballroom. For corporate and social events, the club's events team can accommodate a range of configurations and formats.

• Spaces for 200 Guests
• 1 Ballroom
• 1 Country Club

Blue Heron Pines Golf Club is a wedding and event venue set on an 18-hole championship golf course in Galloway Township, New Jersey, approximately 15 minutes from Atlantic City International Airport. The property is part of the Ron Jaworski Golf collection. The venue offers two outdoor ceremony settings: a covered pergola patio overlooking the manicured greens and a wooded clearing on the grounds. The indoor ballroom accommodates up to 200 guests — or 170 with a dance floor — and features beamed ceilings, full-length windows, and warm chandelier lighting. One event is hosted per day, allowing the team to give each celebration its full attention. Packages include on-site catering with seasonal menus, a five-hour premium open bar, a custom wedding cake, standard tables and linens, and setup and teardown by the venue's staff. A Private Events Director and day-of concierge support planning from booking through the event. Complimentary on-site parking is available, and the property is fully handicap accessible.

• 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.

• Spaces for 200 Guests

• 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 15-500 Guests
• 1 Meeting Space

Situated in Pittsgrove, New Jersey, The Grove at Centerton is a private event destination offering more than 15,000 square feet of renovated event space across five multifunctional rooms. The venue is the largest event destination south of Atlantic City and accommodates celebrations ranging from intimate gatherings to grand parties of up to 800 guests. The Sweet Birch Ballroom anchors the property with drop-crystal chandeliers set high above rustic wood floors, suited for weddings, galas, and large receptions. The Garden Room features vaulted ceilings and a wall of French doors that open to a 3,000-square-foot outdoor fire pit lounge, lending a natural indoor-outdoor quality to cocktail hours and receptions. For smaller occasions, the Tulip Tree Dining Room seats 10 to 15 guests in an intimate setting designed for plated dinners. A traditional design accented with rustic farmhouse elements reflects the farming heritage of the surrounding Pittsgrove countryside. In-house catering emphasizes locally sourced ingredients in a farm-to-table approach, and events at The Grove span weddings, private celebrations, graduations, corporate meetings, and trade shows.