Fit for a Fairytale: 20 Historic Wedding Venues in New Jersey

Venue Superpowers:

Private Estate

1 Hour From NYC

Full-Service Packages

Fab Features: gorgeous 1850s estate on 20+ acres of peaceful meadows, manicured gardens, and historic buildings • al fresco ceremonies shaded by weeping beech trees are followed by dreamy receptions under a beautiful reception tent or in the airy, modern farmhouse-style reception space • full-service packages, including customized menus, in-house florals, and expert coordination, ensure a perfectly luxe experience

Venue Superpowers:

Tudor Revival Manor

Overnight Accommodations

Lawn Receptions

Fab Features: fairy-tale mansion and lakeside chapel surrounded by 100 acres of formal gardens and 1,000 acres of natural woodlands • sip cocktails on the stone terrace, then dine and dance beneath a clear-top tent on the rolling lawn • 21 beautifully appointed suites & rooms offer a showcase of eclectic historic styles

Venue Superpowers:

Historic Brick Building

Storybook Gardens

Charitable Donations

Fab Features: 1894 dairy farm-turned-private club, with its original brick-and-slate façade • swanky, chandelier-laden ballroom and a storybook garden and patio • portions of proceeds go to supporting 10 different charities & cultural organizations

Venue Superpowers:

English Manor Vibes

All-Inclusive

Upscale Cuisine

Fab Features: English manor house-style country club nestled along the Lamington River • floor-to-ceiling windows in the ballroom frame golf course views • expert Executive and Pastry Chefs can help personalize your menu, including a custom-designed wedding cake

Venue Superpowers: 

Historic Cape May Location

Warm, Friendly Service

Locally Sourced Cuisine

Fab Features: five charming cottages and a sweet hotel in the heart of Cape May's historic district, a half-block from the beach • guest perks include signature punch upon arrival, golf cart transport, and beach umbrellas & towels • gourmet menus showcase fresh ingredients from their very own Beach Plum Farm

Venue Superpowers:

Equestrian Estate

All-Inclusive

Restored Historic Spaces

Fab Features: this fairytale equestrian estate offers a variety of indoor and outdoor event spaces, including the refurbished 200-year-old barn • stone cottages built around a private courtyard welcome guests with their warm, relaxing atmosphere • enjoy spectacular on-site dining with seasonal menus, then grab a drink at the beautifully restored Duck Bar

Venue Superpowers: 

Versatile 

Elegant Architecture 

Garden Celebrations 

Fab Features: stunning 1909 library-turned-art gallery • one-of-a-kind events held in the Engelhard Court room with its classical design, gleaming marble floors, and recessed archways • romantic al fresco affairs in the sculpture-dotted Memorial Garden

Venue Superpowers:

Pastoral Working Farm

Tented Receptions

Unique Cave Room

Fab Features: serene working farm set on 88.7 scenic acres with a stately 1858 mansion and picturesque vineyard vista • celebrate in the cozy tasting room, unique stone-wall Cave room, or on the breezy brick patio • enjoy delectable estate-grown wines along with cuisine from exceptional local vendors

Venue Superpowers:

Elegant Country Club

Bucolic Photo Ops

Lake-View Terrace

Fab Features: lushly landscaped country club with the feel of a grand estate • lakeside ceremonies on the Terrace are followed by receptions in an adjacent space with elegant drapery, tiered crystal chandeliers, and French doors for an indoor/outdoor flow • enjoy delicious menu options, all beautifully presented—including the desserts

Venue Superpowers:

Historic Inn

Beach Ceremonies

In-House Design Services

Fab Features: charming historic inn tucked on the shores of Strathmore Bay • toes-in-the-sand ceremonies are followed by breeze tented receptions on the lawn • generous packages include complimentary in-house Wedding Design and Planning Services

Venue Superpowers: 

Beach Ceremonies

Vibrant, Contemporary Ballrooms

All-Inclusive

Fab Features: verdant, thoughtfully landscaped country club just over the bridge from Ocean City and 20 minutes from Atlantic City • ceremonies with your toes in the sand, backed by the sparkling sea, or in the charming Gazebo • enjoy curated menus in the modern ballroom, which boasts a cool monochromatic color scheme

Venue Superpowers:

Gorgeous Gardens

Natural Light-Filled

Custom Cuisine

Fab Features: say ‘I do’ in the Lakeside Garden ceremony site surrounded by bountiful flowers, a quaint water mill trickling into a sparkling lake, a private dock, and graceful resident swans • enjoy cocktail hour in the Grand Lobby, where you can watch chefs prepare hors d’oeuvres in the open kitchen • treat your guests to amazing cuisine with your customized menu

Venue Superpowers: 

Stone Inn

Manicured Gardens

All-Inclusive

Fab Features: historic stone gem with a legacy dating back to the mid-19th century • celebrate amid the many indoor & outdoor event spaces, from artfully manicured gardens to a charming patio and grand ballroom • delectable menus are flexible and customizable, ranging from formal seated affairs to casual cocktail bites

Venue Superpowers:

Historic Details

Breathtaking Ocean Views

Luxe Accommodations

Fab Features: 1880s waterfront treasure • ceremonies on the Ocean Terrace provide sweeping views of the Atlantic • guests will love the modern and luxurious accommodations with ocean views, and fabulous amenities like gas fireplaces and oversized whirlpool baths

Venue Sueprpowers:

Restored Mansion

Antique Furnishings

Fees Support Preservation

Fab Features: lovingly restored 1830s mansion in the heart of Jersey City, which has served as a private residence, YMCA facility, and performance space • the interior boasts opulent period furnishings, a theater, several elegant, light-filled event rooms, and a vintage bowling alley! • fees support the preservation of the mansion and support its many programs

Venue Superpowers:

Colonial-Style Estate

Inclusive Packages

Multiple Event Venues

Fab Features: thoughtfully preserved colonial-style hotel in charming Princeton • lovely al fresco ceremonies amid the manicured grounds and elegant indoor events set in one of 13 beautifully appointed ballrooms and reception rooms • flexible wedding packages can accommodate everything from vegetarian to kosher menus

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Tuscan-Inspired Villa

Spring Cherry Blossoms

Award-Winning Culinary Team

Fab Features: Tuscan-villa architecture in a park setting lush with cherry blossom trees • bubbling fountains outside and breathtaking crystal chandeliers inside • award-winning chefs and mixologists create exquisite personalized menus (even a specialty ice carving!)

Venue Superpowers:

Palatial Mansion

Garden Ceremonies

All-Inclusive

Fab Features: 1870 palatial mansion with elegant period décor • garden ceremony site with a manicured lawn and circular patio surrounded by lush greenery • gorgeous ballroom boasts floor-to-ceiling windows, a Carrara marble fireplace, and large French door

Venue Superpowers:

Gazebo Garden Ceremonies

Customized Menus

All-Inclusive

Fab Features: turn-of-the-century gem with a romantic garden ceremony site with a domed, white-pillared gazebo • the ballroom impresses with a gold-trimmed grand staircase and dazzling crystal chandeliers • extensive cuisine options include kosher and glatt kosher offerings

Venue: Smithville Inn