Bello Giorno Estate 517 Route 46 • Belvidere • NJ 07823


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Why You'll Love This Place

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  • A quaint, gingerbread-style gazebo at the end of a flagstone walkway is where you'll exchange vows, while the rolling Pequest River provides a gentle soundtrack.
  • The Estate's talented chefs specialize in Italian cuisine, alongside some truly delectable traditional North American staples. For those with specialty diets, the team also boasts expertise in preparing vegan, vegetarian, and gluten-free dishes.
  • The sweet Bridal Cottage boasts vintage furnishings and a private, enclosed patio, while the Groom's Room is outfitted with plush seating and views of the Pequest River. Both spaces, set with complimentary cocktails and snacks, are perfect for pre-ceremony primping or a quiet moment with your new spouse.

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DEALS: What discounts, special offers, or packages are available here?

Would you love your pet to attend your wedding? Inquire at Bello Giorno Estate about professional pet sitting services who will make sure your best friend attends the ceremony and then has a day as special as your own!

PRICES: What's this going to cost?

Package Prices
  • $90/person and up
  • Wedding packages include:

    • Exclusive use of the venue
    • Buffet or plated meals
    • Custom wedding cake
    • Bridal assistant
    • Private Bridal Cottage
    • Gatehouse Grooms Room
    • Attended coat check
    • Choice of color for table linens
Service Charge or Gratuity
  • 20%

COUPLES ARE ASKING: We've got answers

What's included when we book Bello Giorno Estate, and what will we still need to pay for separately?

Bello Giorno Estate in Belvidere is all-inclusive, and every package gives you exclusive use of the estate. You get a one-hour butler-served cocktail reception with hors d'oeuvres, a ceremonial champagne toast, your buffet, cocktail-style or plated dinner, a bar package, a tiered wedding cake, coffee and tea, color-coordinated linens and a private menu tasting. A personal bridal assistant, the Bridal Cottage Suite and the Gatehouse Groom's Room and attended coat check are also part of it, and valet parking is available. A 20% service charge is added, and an on-site ceremony carries its own fee.

Can we have both our ceremony and reception at Bello Giorno Estate, or will guests need to travel between them?

Yes, you can have both at Bello Giorno Estate, so guests stay in one place all day. Choose the riverside gazebo at the end of a flagstone walkway, with the Pequest River behind you, or the rustic wedding tree, and an indoor ceremony is also available. The ceremony package includes guest chair setup, decorated railings and gazebo, early arrival for the wedding party with refreshments, and a wine and soft drink bar for guests before you walk down the aisle.

If we already have vendors we love, can we bring them to Bello Giorno Estate or do we have to use yours?

Food and drinks at Bello Giorno Estate come from the in-house kitchen and bar, with Italian specialties alongside North American dishes and gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian and dairy-free options. For the rest of your team, the venue shares a preferred vendor list that includes DJs like Fantasy Productions and DTR Productions, Katerina Floral and Bridal, and photographers like Paul Zimmerman Photography. Your vendors' meals are offered at a reduced price.

What should we realistically expect to spend on a wedding at Bello Giorno Estate, and is there a minimum?

Wedding packages at Bello Giorno Estate in Belvidere run $95–165 per guest, depending on your menu and bar package, and each one covers a 5-hour event. A cocktail reception menu runs $95–115, the Bello Giorno buffet $102–125, the Renaissance buffet $110–135, and a plated duet $125–165, with beer and wine at the low end and the premium bar at the top. Every menu includes a butler-served cocktail hour, a tiered cake and coffee service, and seafood add-ons run $4–8 per person. A 20% service charge is added on top.

How long do we get at Bello Giorno Estate, and when does the music have to stop?

Every wedding package at Bello Giorno Estate covers a 5-hour event, starting with a one-hour butler-served cocktail reception, and you can add more time if you'd like. If you're marrying on site, you and your wedding party can arrive early, with refreshments and bar selections waiting. Amplified music is allowed indoors and outdoors, and there's an indoor and outdoor sound system with a video screen.

What makes Bello Giorno Estate different from the other venues near it?

Bello Giorno Estate is an all-inclusive riverside estate in Belvidere where you get exclusive use of the property for your wedding. You can marry in a gingerbread-style gazebo on the Pequest River or under a rustic wedding tree, then celebrate on the terraced gardens and courtyards. The Bridal Cottage Suite has vintage furnishings and a private enclosed patio, and the Gatehouse Groom's Room looks out on the river. Packages start at $95 per guest with a bar package, a private tasting and a personal bridal assistant, micro weddings are welcome, and pet sitting can be arranged so your dog can join the ceremony.

Does Bello Giorno Estate work for a small wedding or an elopement, and what would that look like?

Yes, Bello Giorno Estate welcomes micro weddings and focuses on intimate, boutique celebrations for up to 125 guests. Even a small group gets exclusive use of the estate, a vow exchange at the riverside gazebo or wedding tree, and the Bridal Cottage Suite and Gatehouse Groom's Room for getting ready. A cocktail reception menu starts at $95 per guest and includes a butler-served cocktail hour, a champagne toast and a tiered cake.

GUEST COUNT: How many people can we have here? What’s the max capacity?

Indoors Outdoors
Ceremony Seated 125 125
Cocktails, etc. Standing 125 125
Reception Seated 125 125
Meetings Total meeting capacity for this venue is 125.

Venue Info & FAQs

OPTIONS: What kinds of events can we have here?

  • All-Inclusive
  • Outdoor Ceremony
  • Ceremony
  • Wedding Receptions
  • Outdoor Reception
  • Small Wedding
  • Rehearsal Dinner
  • Special Events / Parties
  • Business Functions / Meetings
  • Late Night

POLICIES: What are the food, alcohol, music, and other rules here?

Price

$ • $$

Catering

In-house

Alcohol

In-house

Amplified Music

Indoors
Outdoors

Wheelchair Access

Wheelchair accessible

Availability

Year-round, daily.

STYLE: What’s the style and overall vibe of this venue?

Buildings & other settings available:

  • Banquet Hall / Events Facility
  • Garden
  • Patio / Deck / Terrace
  • River
  • Private Estate

VIEWS: What kind of views does this place have?

Peep the views you’ll enjoy from this venue!

  • Creek / River
  • Forest / Woods
  • Fountain / Water Feature
  • Garden
  • Lagoon / Pond
  • Landscaped Grounds
  • Meadow / Fields

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