24 of New Jersey's Best Outdoor Wedding Venues
Mother Nature is always a welcome wedding guest, which is a major reason outdoor weddings are so popular. From a French château and gardens to a lakeside chapel or secluded country club, New Jersey offers plenty of options for celebrating your big day al fresco.
NORTHERN NEW JERSEY
NORTHERN NEW JERSEY
Crystal Springs Resort
Hamburg, New Jersey
Fab Features: four-season resort made for destination weddings boasting a luxury lodge, chic hotel, and two country clubs • eight stunning venues offer options for every style and vision, ranging from ballrooms to lush gardens to an elegant wood pavilion • two on-site spas specialize in wedding services, with other amenities like a year-round pool enclosed within a living biosphere!
Catering: In-housePrice: $ • $$ • $$$
Hilton Short Hills
Short Hills, NJ
Fab Features: modern property conveniently located less than 25 miles from NYC • elegantly appointed event spaces include the Grand Ballroom, where the eighteen-foot ceiling is draped with dazzling crystal chandeliers, and a lovely outdoor tented pavilion that offers views of the surrounding woodland • fab lodging with indoor and outdoor pools, great restaurant, and rooftop deck with cozy fire pits
Catering: In-housePrice: $ • $$ • $$$
Rock Island Lake Club
Sparta, New Jersey
Fab Features: beautifully landscaped estate perched at the edge of a private, 11-acre lake • airy, al fresco ceremonies under a natural birchwood arch followed by receptions in a sophisticated grand ballroom with floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking the water • full-service packages showcase creative, delicious menus, personalized planning, and seamless day-of coordination
Catering: In-housePrice: $$
The Park Savoy Estate
Florham Park, New Jersey
Fab Features: palatial 1870s lakeside mansion boasting exquisite décor indoors and landscaped grounds outdoors • timeless luxury in the Ballroom, with floor-to-ceiling windows, a Carrera marble fireplace, and French doors • garden ceremonies on the lawn and cocktails on the airy Veranda, with panoramic views of the grounds and lake
Catering: In-housePrice: $$ • $$$
Bridgewater Manor
Bridgewater, NJ
Fab Features: elegant event center with beautifully manicured grounds and a large pond with a picturesque fountain • ceremonies on the garden terrace of inlaid stone surrounded by colorful blooms and swaying weeping willows • well-priced packages that cater to all budgets
Catering: In-housePrice: $ • $$
Naninas In The Park
Belleville, New Jersey
Fab Features: Tuscan villa-inspired architecture with plenty of modern amenities in a park-like setting lush with cherry blossom trees • al fresco ceremonies in the gardens amid bubbling fountains, refined statuary, and a charming bridge over the burbling creek • award-winning chefs and mixologists create exquisite personalized menus (even a specialty ice carving!)
Catering: In-housePrice: $$ • $$$
CENTRAL NEW JERSEY
CENTRAL NEW JERSEY
Nassau Inn
Princeton, New Jersey
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
Catering: In-housePrice: $ • $$
Mainline Catering & Events
Phillipsburg, NJ
Fab Features: gracious full-service venue in the heart of Warren County • say "I do" among gorgeous landscaped lawns and tree-studded grounds, then celebrate in the rustic Pavilion or elegant Ballroom • affordable, inclusive packages showcase fabulous menus, with plenty of flexibility to customize your day
Catering: In-housePrice: $ • $$
Johnson’s Locust Hall Farm
Jobstown, NJ
Fab Features: beautiful 17th-century farmhouse mansion, barns, and original outbuildings on a sprawling 315-acre property • exchange vows on under a handmade arch on the Ceremony Lawn, which provides unobstructed vistas • dine & dance in the Stone Barn beneath a vaulted ceiling with rustic beams, or the Breezeway Barm with its gracious indoor/outdoor flow
Catering: Preferred listPrice: $ • $$
Nottingham Ballroom
Hamilton Township, NJ
Fab Features: one of the largest (and most affordable!) gathering halls in Mercer County, ultra-accessible from NYC and Philly • the main ballroom space boasts beautiful wood floors, an elevated tage, and a prep kitchen and dedicated bar • exchange vows or snap photos in the nearby Sayen Botanical Gardens, with its walking trails, ponds, gazebos, and even a charming arched footbridge
Catering: In-housePrice: $ • $$
The Chateau Grande Hotel
East Brunswick, NJ
Fab Features: opulent French-American boutique hotel surrounded by fifteen acres of idyllic grounds • on-site catering led by James Beard award-winning chef, David Burke, known for his inventiveness and savory mastery • luxury lodging fit for the occasion includes plush beds, individually lit makeup mirrors, and glamorous chandeliers
Catering: In-house, Preferred listPrice: $$$
Beaver Brook Country Club
Annandale, New Jersey
Fab Features: beloved full-service country club with beautiful facilities and delicious menus • the oak- and maple-shaded ceremony site on the patio boasts big fairway vistas from its hillside perch • panoramic views of the Hunterdon Hills from the Ballroom's wall-to-wall windows, plus an intimate bar and lounge outfitted with a cozy fire for chilly weather events
Catering: In-housePrice: $ • $$
Park Chateau Estate and Gardens
East Brunswick, New Jersey
Fab Features: spectacular manor designed after a classic French countryside estate • ceremonies in a private chapel nestled among the gardens, or overlooking a graceful lily pond encircled by flowers • the 17th century-inspired ballroom is adorned with opulent chandeliers hung from an elaborately embellished recessed ceiling
Catering: In-housePrice: $$$
The Farmhouse
Hampton, NJ
Fab Features: 330-year-old, historic country estate set on over 10 acres • setting in the rolling hills of Hunterdon County, with its manicured lawns, lush gardens, and towering trees, can't be topped • in warm weather, opt for outdoor garden ceremonies and tented receptions, or stay warm in winter with indoor celebrations in the versatile ballroom
Catering: In-housePrice: $$
SOUTH JERSEY
SOUTH JERSEY
The Bradford Estate
Hainesport, NJ
Fab Features: beautiful country estate with lush, manicured grounds • say "I do" under the pergola in the "secret garden," encircled by tall hedges and shade trees • cocktails on the wraparound porch followed by receptions in the classically elegant ballrooms with its rows of oversized windows
Catering: In-housePrice: $$
Greenview Inn at Eastlyn Golf Course
Vineland, NJ
Fab Features: a gorgeous venue located on the grounds of the stunning Eastlyn Golf Course • say "I do" beneath the delightful Pergola, a romantic shelter of overgrown vines, with a backdrop of bountiful flowers • dance the night away in the classic, elegantly appointed ballroom
Catering: In-housePrice: $ • $$ • $$$
The Smithville Inn
Galloway, NJ
Fab Features: unique Inn built in 1977 • variety of event spaces from the manicured gardens to the serene lake to the charming reception rooms • amazing photo ops beside the lake, the historic outbuildings, the cobblestone paths, in the gardens, and even on the vintage carouse!
Catering: In-housePrice: $ • $$
JERSEY SHORE
JERSEY SHORE
Avenue
Long Branch, NJ
Fab Features: stunning beachfront restaurant with a fabulous indoor/outdoor flow between venues • birds-eye views of pristine sunsets from the stylish Roof Deck, which also boasts a glimmering pool and a fireplace lounge • delicious cuisine is carefully prepared and beautifully presented, highlighted by fresh seafood and hand-crafted cocktails
Catering: In-housePrice: $$ • $$$
The Mill Lakeside Manor
Spring Lake Heights, NJ
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
Catering: In-housePrice: $$ • $$$
Clarks Landing Yacht Club, Point Pleasant
Point Pleasant, NJ
Fab Features: elegant seaside mansion boasting impeccable white glove service • say "I do" from a stunning glass-enclosed space overlooking the waterfront and marina, followed by cocktails in the cozy, library-inspired Riverview Room • dramatic ballroom with a circular hardwood dance floor, tiered Italian crystal chandeliers, and a wall of windows
Catering: In-housePrice: $$ • $$$
Mallard Island Estate
Manahawkin, New Jersey
Fab Features: elegant club surrounded on three sides by sparkling Barnegat Bay • the grounds boast a collage of gardens, white picket fences, window boxes overflowing with lush plantings, and manicured landscaping • the elegant ballroom makes a statement with its Tiffany-blue coffered ceiling, romantic chandelier lighting, and detailed woodwork
Catering: In-housePrice: $$ • $$$
Ocean City Yacht Club
Ocean City, NJ
Fab Features: historic beach club set on the picturesque Green Egg Harbor Bay • ceremonies on a dreamy waterfront deck and receptions in a spacious dining room with gleaming hardwood floors and grand bay windows • charming coastal vibes and delectable, fresh cuisine to match
Catering: In-housePrice: $ • $$ • $$$
The Breakers on the Ocean
Spring Lake, NJ
Fab Features: 1880s waterfront treasure in Spring Lake, a one-of-a-kind Jersey Shore destination • ceremonies on the Ocean Terrace provide sweeping views of the Atlantic, with receptions in the stunning ballrooms with large waterfront windows • guests will love the modern and luxurious ocean-view accommodations and fabulous amenities like gas fireplaces and oversized whirlpool baths
Catering: In-housePrice: $$ • $$$
The Mansion on Main Street
Voorhees, New Jersey
Fab Features: gorgeous gardens offer a romantic ceremony setting, embraced by soaring columns, delicate willows, and a cascading waterfall • the Pavilion boasts sparkling chandeliers, a dramatic spiral staircase, and sweeping views of the grounds through walls of windows • white-gloved service and personalized menus are some of the upscale perks you'll enjoy
Catering: In-house, BYOPrice: $ • $$
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