13 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 boasting a luxury lodge, chic hotel, and two country clubs • ballrooms, lush gardens, and an elegant wood pavilion offer gorgeous settings for events year-round • two on-site spas specialize in wedding services
Price: $ • $$ • $$$

Rock Island Lake Club
Sparta, New Jersey
Fab Features: airy, al fresco ceremonies under a natural birchwood arch perched at the edge of an 11-acre lake • sophisticated grand ballroom with floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking the lake • unique indoor/outdoor bistro-inspired room for cocktail hour
Catering: In-housePrice: $$

Mountain Lakes Club
Mountain Lakes, NJ
Fab Features: beautiful private club nestled among acres of lush woodland and an idyllic lake in the community of Mountain Lakes • the clubhouse exudes timeless elegance, with classic, Cape Cod-inspired architecture, a covered wraparound porch, and oversized French windows and doors • cool on-site amenities include bowling, paddling, and s'mores around the fire pit
Catering: In-housePrice: $ • $$ • $$$

Bear Brook Valley
Fredon, New Jersey
Fab Features: private estate with a heart-shaped pond, quaint wooden bridges, and miles of paved trails nestled throughout the rolling hills • exchange vows at the pond’s edge, on the expansive grounds, or in the clubhouse itself, which is reminiscent of a graceful country barn • all-inclusive packages boast fantastic enhancement options
Price: $$ • $$$

The Park Savoy Estate
Florham Park, New Jersey
Fab Features: palatial 1870s lakeside mansion boasting exquisite décor indoors, 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
Price: $$ • $$$

Naninas In The Park
Belleville, New Jersey
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!)
Price: $$ • $$$

CENTRAL NEW JERSEY
CENTRAL NEW JERSEY
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: panoramic views of the Hunterdon Hills from the Ballroom's wall-to-wall windows • oak- and maple-shaded ceremony site on the patio boasts big fairway vistas from its hillside perch • 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
Price: $$$

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 Deauville Inn
Strathmere, NJ
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
Catering: In-housePrice: $$ • $$$

Tomasello Winery
Hammonton, NJ
Fab Features: tie the knot beneath a white pergola, against a panoramic backdrop of lush vines • opulent ballroom replete with crystal chandeliers, a grand circular staircase, and gold accents • generous packages include details like custom-labeled wine favors, a delectable menu prepared by the Executive Chef, and gorgeous linens and overlays
Catering: In-housePrice: $ • $$ • $$$

The English Manor
Ocean Township, New Jersey
Fab Features: classic white manor house • lawn ceremonies beneath a wrought-iron gazebo flanked by trees and flowers followed by cocktail hour on a breezy patio • packages include special amenities, like a Welcome Station to greet guests on arrival
Price: $$

Seaview, A Dolce Hotel
Galloway, New Jersey
Fab Features: luxurious turn-of-the-century golf and spa resort • massive Oval Room and its adjacent patio overlooks Reeds Bay and the lush grounds • all their generous packages include a complimentary suite for the newlyweds and a custom wedding cake
Price: $ • $$

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