Budget Wedding Venues

ChristineAnne1222

Hi all, 

I am recently engaged and overwhelmed by the process of starting to plan.  I have looked into a majority of the cheaper wedding venues suggested on these boards, but I'm still having difficulty finding a venue within our price range.  

We are anticipating about 125 guests sometime between fall of 2017 and spring of 2018.  We live in North Jersey (where Morris, Passaic, and Sussex counties meet) but we're also open to any surrounding counties, or even eastern PA.  We were hoping to find a venue that is $85 max, including tax and tip, but are having trouble finding anything that fits those parameters.  

I'd really prefer to not have to go the DIY route but would be open to things like firehouses, Elks clubs, or women's clubs provided that tables and chairs are included and it doesn't look completely hideous. 

I know we may have to trim down our list a bit but I have a large family and we have a lot of close coworkers (we met at work) so there's only so many people we can cut out. 

I'd love to be able to do a lunch or dinner reception with food and at least beer and wine.  

Please, if anyone has any suggestions that fit these parameters, let me know! 

Thanks in advance!

Christine

ohmrs2014

The Women's Club in Glen Ridge is nice.  I looked into the venue for my wedding.

The Bethwood might be an option, especially for a Sunday or a Saturday lunch reception.

nerdwife

ChristineAnne1222 said:

Hi all, 

I am recently engaged and overwhelmed by the process of starting to plan.  I have looked into a majority of the cheaper wedding venues suggested on these boards, but I'm still having difficulty finding a venue within our price range.  

We are anticipating about 125 guests sometime between fall of 2017 and spring of 2018.  We live in North Jersey (where Morris, Passaic, and Sussex counties meet) but we're also open to any surrounding counties, or even eastern PA.  We were hoping to find a venue that is $85 max, including tax and tip, but are having trouble finding anything that fits those parameters.  

I'd really prefer to not have to go the DIY route but would be open to things like firehouses, Elks clubs, or women's clubs provided that tables and chairs are included and it doesn't look completely hideous. 

I know we may have to trim down our list a bit but I have a large family and we have a lot of close coworkers (we met at work) so there's only so many people we can cut out. 

I'd love to be able to do a lunch or dinner reception with food and at least beer and wine.  

Please, if anyone has any suggestions that fit these parameters, let me know! 

Thanks in advance!

Christine

You should read what has already been posted in this forum. I've answered similar questions within the past month. There's one called affordable north jersey wedding venues or something like that. It's a lot of information, so I don't want to type it all out again. But I suggest reading through everything before you post a new thread.

Knottie7218095

Try the Hanover Manor in East  Hanover!

Jeannine12

Try Fiesta...don't remember what town it is in but they had great prices...we almost booked with them but then went with Mayfair Farms

Knottie97815877

We are getting married at the Camden County boathouse, and one of their caterers has been amazing in helping us plan. The boathouse is $2500 on a Saturday night, and the caterer, Kevin at Mcfaddens, is flexible budget wise while having incredible food. They also have a lakeside on site catering location. I can't recommend them enough.

ChristineAnne1222

nerdwife said:

ChristineAnne1222 said:

Hi all, 

I am recently engaged and overwhelmed by the process of starting to plan.  I have looked into a majority of the cheaper wedding venues suggested on these boards, but I'm still having difficulty finding a venue within our price range.  

We are anticipating about 125 guests sometime between fall of 2017 and spring of 2018.  We live in North Jersey (where Morris, Passaic, and Sussex counties meet) but we're also open to any surrounding counties, or even eastern PA.  We were hoping to find a venue that is $85 max, including tax and tip, but are having trouble finding anything that fits those parameters.  

I'd really prefer to not have to go the DIY route but would be open to things like firehouses, Elks clubs, or women's clubs provided that tables and chairs are included and it doesn't look completely hideous. 

I know we may have to trim down our list a bit but I have a large family and we have a lot of close coworkers (we met at work) so there's only so many people we can cut out. 

I'd love to be able to do a lunch or dinner reception with food and at least beer and wine.  

Please, if anyone has any suggestions that fit these parameters, let me know! 

Thanks in advance!

Christine

You should read what has already been posted in this forum. I've answered similar questions within the past month. There's one called affordable north jersey wedding venues or something like that. It's a lot of information, so I don't want to type it all out again. But I suggest reading through everything before you post a new thread.

If it's been posted within the past month on this board, I've definitely read it.  Most posts I've read have had slightly different guest counts and such so I thought I'd reach out anyway.  Thanks for your help.

ChristineAnne1222

Thanks for all the suggestions! 

brownhairedgirl

Try the Graycliff, New York Country Club or the Bethwood 

slainte126

do you mind sharing why you decided not to go with Fiesta? My fiance and I are planning on taking a tour this month