Community› Local Wedding Boards› New Jersey
New Jersey
New Discussion

nj venues?

LaurenL126LaurenL126
10 Comments
in New Jersey
any suggestions on nj wedding halls??? I have been to the popular ones such as: addison park, seasons, the venetian, southgate manor, eagleoaks country club and i am going to westmount country club.. any other must-sees that you can suggest before I make a final decision?? im looking for a fri or a sun in july and don't want to spend more the 170 pp.. also something not too far from staten island.. thanks!!
Report Reply to Post

Re: nj venues?

  • sgdc2011sgdc2011 member
    1000 Comments
    edited December 2011
    What are you looking for? If you give us a little but more details we can give more helpful suggestions.

    I like The Primavera Regency in Stirling
    Report Reply
  • LaurenL126LaurenL126
    10 Comments
    edited December 2011
    looking for something that is elegant with great food and great service... we are anticipating around 150-175 guests so I would want a place that has around that for a minimum guarantee.. certain places need a 200 person guarantee so those won't work.. I love the look of addison park and am leaning towards that but I am going to see how the westmount country club compares in look and price.. so to sum up i am looking for a beautiful place with great food and great service.. also since I am planning a July wedding nice grounds would also be a big plus.. and again not too far from staten island
    Report Reply
  • Faith2730Faith2730 member
    Eighth Anniversary 500 Comments Combo Breaker
    edited December 2011
    I am having my reception at Il'Villaggio.  I think the place is beautiful!  The food is amazing and the service is really good.  They provide 1 server for every table which was a must for me.   However, they don't have much of an outside area.  I am having a July Sat. evening reception so I figured not too many people would be outside anyway.  Therefore, I picked Il'Villaggio based on the inside beauty, food, and service.
    Report Reply
  • Denise91980Denise91980 member
    2500 Comments Combo Breaker
    edited December 2011
    The Palace at Somerset Park...Florentine Gardens is gorgeous but may be a little far. 
    BFP #1 1/1/11 EDD 9/10/11 dx:no hb DNC on 2/2/11 BFP #2 12/28/11 natural m/c on 2/6/12 BFP#3 2/16/13 dx:ectopic on 2/27 (given methotrexate)
    Image and video hosting by TinyPic
    Report Reply
  • Faith2730Faith2730 member
    Eighth Anniversary 500 Comments Combo Breaker
    edited December 2011
    Oh and I am also a fan of Nanina's In The Park.
    Report Reply
  • mbcdefgmbcdefg member
    10000 Comments 5 Love Its Combo Breaker
    edited December 2011
    Our reception was at The Tides Estate in North Haledon, and we were really pleased with that. But IDK if that's too far from Staten Island for you. We were married in Jersey City and it's about 40 minutes from there.

    Maybe look into The Chart House in Weehawken. Or maybe Michael Anthony's in Jersey City. Someone else here said she's booked the Westin Hotel in JC.
    image
    Report Reply
  • Deener713Deener713 member
    100 Comments
    edited December 2011
    Meadow Wood Manor in Randolph. The food is amazing and the service was great. We really had a great wedding and our experience with the whole staff was awesome.
    Report Reply
  • janeenbaluchjaneenbaluch
    Fifth Anniversary 10 Comments
    edited December 2011

    The Wilshire Grand in West Orange was BEAUTIFUL, but too much for me.  LOL>  May be in your price range.  The Grand Marquis in Old Bridge was nice too, not sure if too far though. 

    Wedding Countdown Ticker
    Report Reply
  • TaraK22TaraK22 member
    Fourth Anniversary 100 Comments
    edited December 2011
    The Rockleigh, but I don't know how far that is......They have beautiful grounds for an outdoor ceremony and pics
    Wedding Countdown Ticker
    Report Reply
  • LaurenL126LaurenL126
    10 Comments
    edited December 2011
    thanks everyone for your suggestions!! I've been searching online.. florentine gardens looks beautiful and I hear the food is great.. any idea of their minimum guest guarantee for a fri or sun? or an estimate of prices? just want an idea before I call for an appt. ..also since I am going to westmount on sat for an appt.. any info I should know about it? I'm hoping to finally choose a place soon!  any info is greatly appreciated!
    Report Reply
  • alexiromalexirom member
    10 Comments
    edited December 2011
    I second Nanina's in The Park.  They have the have absolutely beautiful grounds and the food is beyond excellent.  My friend had her reception there on a Friday in June and the minimum was 175.
    Report Reply
  • LaurenL126LaurenL126
    10 Comments
    edited December 2011
    yes nanina's is beautiful but my future sis and law recently got married there so I am trying to choose a different venue.. but definitely is a great place!
    Report Reply
  • aly462aly462 member
    First Comment
    edited December 2011
    Hi Lauren- I'm booked at Florentine and  it is very beautiful and is basically what you are  describing you want. The pricing varies greatly depending on day of week, i do believe you can get a Friday or Sunday in your price range.  Definitely go and ask, it won't hurt.  And I'm sure you will love it, it is truly beautiful.  Also, you can check out the Rockleigh.  Same deal price wise.   If you have any more questions ask me.
    Report Reply
  • aly462aly462 member
    First Comment
    edited December 2011
    Oh, I forgot...I think they are both Must-See's before you make your final decision..
    Report Reply
  • michelle221michelle221 member
    Sixth Anniversary 100 Comments First Answer
    edited December 2011
    Please pm me if you would like to have your wedding on Sunday, July 3, 2011 in the main ballroom. I had to cancel unfortunately. The room is beautiful, just renovated with french doors leading to a balcony, all new hi tech lighting, gorgeous chandeliers, new drapes, chairs, mirrors, etc. The outdoors has a very pretty waterfall area with flowers, lights, gazebo, bench, stone pathway,...perfect for pictures! And no one can beat the food (quantity and quality!) at Seasons. And the service is unbeatable too. You are definitely in their range for price and minimum guarantee. Ask for Carl, very nice man. Let me know!
    Report Reply
  • kellybee83kellybee83 member
    Sixth Anniversary 500 Comments
    edited December 2011
    The Palace at Somerset Park is our venue and we love it!  It's beautiful and the food and service are great.  We really liked Addison Park too, but didn't like how they can have two weddings literally back to back and they share restrooms.  I had a friend who attended a wedding there and she said you could hear the music from the other party, especially during speeches and toasts. 
    Good luck!
    Photobucket
    Report Reply
  • sserra85sserra85
    10 Comments
    edited December 2011
    what about the bernards inn? the food there is ammmaaazing
    Report Reply
  • TaraK22TaraK22 member
    Fourth Anniversary 100 Comments
    edited December 2011
    i'm getting married at the rockleigh in april - any questions, feel free to PM me. I agree with Aly - there and florentine gardens are must sees!
    Wedding Countdown Ticker
    Report Reply
  • Pharo47Pharo47
    100 Comments
    edited December 2011
    I booked my reception at il Villaggio as well. Bob is a pleasure to work with a they probably will have some available dates for a Friday and Sunday and will definitely be under 170 a head. The inside is gorgeous, one wedding at a time and the food is very good. There isn't an outside area but keep in mind that July may be very hot and being outside may not be the most comfortable for guests. Also their bridal squite is amazing and has a juliette balcony that overlooks the ballroom. It's gorgeous
    Report Reply
  • altimat873altimat873 member
    1000 Comments
    edited December 2011

    I am also booked with Il Villaggio, they can prob accomodate what you are looking for. The place is gorgeous and like others have said, not much of an outside area, but the price is about $165pp, the food is amazing and the bridal suite is to die for. Good luck with your search.

    Report Reply
  • blushingbridewanttobeblushingbridewanttobe member
    Seventh Anniversary 10 Comments
    edited December 2011
    I second Meadow Wood Manor - just heard they are giving away a wedding at a bridal show they are doing -  theweddingpartynj.com
    Did you decide yet or where are you still considering?

    Report Reply
This discussion has been closed.
Choose Another Board
Search Boards