Rec a venues with that meet the following....

NJgurl19 · April 2010

Hi guys , so there are SO many venues in NJ SO many! I',m going crazy looking. My specifics are as follows please list venues that you belive meet my needs and are also good. 150 guest, we are willing to get married anytime in 2011 any day Friday and Sunday aslong as it is in the night

(party) Open bar is important, good food we would like to pay no more then 90pp including tax and tip. Please and Thanks

peaches85 · April 2010

DEFINITELY look into The Manor in West Orange. It meets all of the criteria (FI and I were looking for the exact same things as you).

http://www.themanorrestaurant.com/

mbcdefg · April 2010

Here's an old thread that lists some venues that MIGHT be $80pp: http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/local-wedding-boards_new-jersey_venues-start-80pp-less?plckShowLatestPost=1

Keep in mind "MIGHT" - it's from a magazine, so a lot of times the magazine will only list the absolute lowest price you can get, which might be on a Thursday afternoon in February or something with no open bar. I think this list is a good jumping-off point, though, so you can at least get started on some research.

One of the lowest price quotes we got was from Galloping Hill Inn in Union. I think that may have been around $65pp. We didn't consider it because we didn't like the person we met with, and also because it seemed like there was a lot of interaction between different parties (there was an event going on at the time and it was LOUD and the clientele didn't seem the classiest). But, from what I've read online, once you get in the ballroom it's O.K. and the food is decent and there seems to be a lot of it.

Another $65pp quote we got was from The Tides Estate for a Friday night in March 2010 for the smaller/downstairs ballroom. That'd probably put you around $85pp once you factor in tax and gratuity. We almost booked it but we switched to an April date because the March date was during Lent and my irish Catholic family might've frowned upon that.

Bridgewater Manor runs a lot of deals where you can get lower prices for winter weddings and for Saturday afternoon weddings. And they only charge 8% for gratuity, whereas a lot of places charge 15-20% or more.

And like I said in a previous thread, the Hilton in Hasbrouck Heights sent me a proposal for $90pp all inclusive for a Saturday night in March 2010.

Look on the websites for The Tides and Bridgewater Manor. They have short-term dates where you can save money if you are willing to plan something for less than a year out. We've had lots of girls on this board plan lovely weddings in maybe 6-8 months. If you can make quick decisions, this might be a good option for you.

peaches85 · April 2010

Also remember that winter weddings are often much cheaper than summer weddings.

mariaNryan · April 2010

The TIdes Estate may meet your needs if your doing a low season

maddie7 · April 2010

Bretton Woods Mansion- Morris Plains
Panatagis- Scotch Plains
The Berkely Plaza- Berk. Hts.
The Westwood- Garwood
La Affair- Springfield
Ravellos- E. Hanover

jrgoogrl · April 2010

I agree! The Manor in West Orange!

The Tides in North Haledon is also beautiful

Julephenia · April 2010

Mayfair Farms - West Orange, NJ

There are a TON of bridal shows coming up (American Bride), I highly suggest going to a few. FI and I have hit up 2, and are going to a 3rd... we get so much information at them!

Lolyalyssa · April 2010

Also check out the Stony Hill Inn in Hackensack

JennM31 · April 2010

Check out the Primavera in Stirling, or Bridgewater Manor.

Denise91980 · April 2010

Channel Club
Manor
Flanders Valley
PNC Bank Arts Center

jchristel · April 2010

Do you want to get married in a church or at the venue? That might help narrow down reception locations and available dates.

HeatherC37 · April 2010

I recommend the Bridgewater manor. They are constantly running promotions. There is a nice area outside for the ceremony. Lots of food, open bar, only 8% gratuity and a gorgeous venue. We are paying under 90 per person with tax, gratuity and ceremony

I also recommend looking into Gran Centurions in Clark. They had some good deals for around $60 (before tax and grat) and the food is pretty good. They charge extra for an open bar but it will fit into your budget. We didnt choose Gran Centurions because we are having a small 80 guest wedding and we did not like the smaller rooms. The large room is very nice. They will have up to 3 events at the same time but only 1 is wedding.

NJgurl19 · April 2010

IM getting married at a church! :}

carlaspeed · April 2010

the atrium $90 all inclusive

jchristel · April 2010

In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/local-wedding-boards_new-jersey_rec-venues-meet-following?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Local%20Wedding%20BoardsForum:90Discussion:dcb237a6-b906-4c13-9429-c33ec5bad01cPost:743ebe24-a178-4296-8d65-7cc98653c20c">Re: Rec a venues with that meet the following....</a>:
[QUOTE]IM getting married at a church! :}
Posted by NJgurl19[/QUOTE]

<div>That's a good place to start then, since you have so much flexibility on dates and venues, I would start looking within a certain radius of the church where you plan to have the ceremony. I think it's always nice (not a requirement) to have the venue close by so your guests don't have to do a lot of traveling in between. Where is your church, it might help us give you suggestions</div>

NJgurl19 · April 2010

My Church is in Englewood NJ,l but i know my guest don't mind traveling a bit

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