14 of New Jersey's Best Outdoor Wedding Venues

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

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

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

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

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

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!)

Fab Features: waterfront venue nestled at the center of a pretty county park • exchange vows in a gazebo at the edge of Mercer Lake, followed by cocktails and games on the spacious lawns • receptions are stunning in the Craftsman-style Boathouse, with its soaring ceiling that mimics the curved hull of a sailing ship and floor-to-ceiling windows framing stellar park views

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

Fab Features: impressive Colonial Revival-inspired manor set on the edge of the Neshanic Valley Golf Course • garden gazebo ceremonies with lovely garden views are followed by dining & dancing in the upscale Ballroom, with its white wainscoting and enormous windows • menus are fun, creative, and flexible, ranging from buffets with dynamic action stations to formal plated meals to festive cocktail-style receptions

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

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

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

Fab Features: intimate venue with three lovely al fresco venues • exchange vows in a woodsy grove or before a quaint pond, surrounded by the forest • a pretty arch and gazebo is at the heart of a circular garden, accented by beautiful trees and evergreen landscaping

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