is $200+ per person the new "norm" for a wedding venue in NJ?

[Deleted User] · February 2016

I live in Northern New Jersey, and so far every wedding venue I have seen and/or contacted, has been over $200 a person. Either it is $200 + taxes and fees or its $175-195 plus the fees and taxes, which brings the price over $200.

We have a 300-350 guest list, and did not think we would have to pay around $200 a person. However, I have yet to come across a venue that is under $180 inclusive. Very frustrating.

Knottie65917178 · February 2016

There are definitely venues under 200 a person, especially if you have it on a Friday night or Sunday! Also, with a guest list that large, you have some bargaining power to bring the price down.

ohmrs2014 · February 2016

What venues have you looked at? Are you open to non-traditional wedding venues? Tell us what your looking for and we can help

NowIAmSyp · February 2016

Try Rock Island Lake Club in Sparta, NJ... with some negotiating, I was able to land at $175.00/pp all-inclusive (for a Friday night). And my wedding was awesome- people are STILL talking about the food!

Knottie1427301256 · February 2016

I was in a similiar situation, I am also getting married in northern NJ with the same guest list count and found that most of the venues I looked at were 200$+ per person. BUT I have heard of places that are cheaper. If you are looking at places like Venetian, Rockleigh, Westmount and The Grove ( which I'm assuming you are being from that area) then yes it's going to be 200$ plus because those are premiere venues.

JCocco219 · February 2016

Where up north are you? And how far south are you willing to travel? Also, when are you looking to get married, the time of year and day of the week could help you out in lowering that price.