The Chateau Grande Hotel 670 Cranbury Road • East Brunswick • NJ 08816


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Why You'll Love This Place

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  • This idyllic French-American gem brings Europe to the Tri-State, boasting a fabulous location in East Brunswick just moments from NYC. True to its "grand name," the stunning boutique hotel looks plucked out of the Provençal countryside, surrounded by fifteen acres of idyllic grounds. It's ideal for destination weddings, with luxurious lodgings for all your loved ones. Intimate gatherings and elopements are welcome, too, with a range of gathering spaces to accommodate you.
  • Every part of your celebration will find its picture-perfect setting—all in one glorious place. The on-site Bliss Salon and Spa boasts a wide collection of packages just for you and your crew, with private, light-filled suites for your day-of prep. A flagstone path from the hotel leads to the verdant al fresco ceremony site, where your "I do"s are framed by lush hedges and colorful blooms.
  • The world-class cuisine is crafted by celebrity chef David Burke, a James Beard award-winner known for inventive dishes that match indulgent flavors with beautiful plating and design. Dinner is typically served in the exquisite Angélique Ballroom, which impresses with a graceful coffered ceiling, dazzling crystal chandelier, rows of oversized, arched windows, and two sets of French doors that allow the celebration to flow seamlessly onto the outdoor patio.

PRICES: What's this going to cost?

Ceremony Fee
  • $750–1,500/event
Package Prices
  • $150–300/person
  • Packages include the venue rental and food.

Food & Beverage Minimum
  • $5,000–25,000/event
Meals (when priced separately)
  • $65/person and up
Service Charge or Gratuity
  • 22%
Additional Info
  • Pricing varies depending on factors like the day of the week, time of day, time of year, space reserved, guest count, event duration, package chosen, and type of event. A 5% maître d’ fee is additional.

COUPLES ARE ASKING: We've got answers

What's included when we book The Chateau Grande Hotel, and what will we still need to pay for separately?

Wedding packages at The Chateau Grande Hotel in East Brunswick run $150–300 per person and cover your venue rental and food, with catering by Orchard Park by David Burke and the bar handled in-house. Dinner is usually served in the Angélique Ballroom, whose French doors open onto the outdoor patio. On top of the package, plan for a ceremony fee of $750–1,500, a 22% service charge and a 5% maître d' fee. Hotel rooms for your guests and Bliss Salon & Spa bridal packages are booked separately.

Can we have both our ceremony and reception at The Chateau Grande Hotel, or will guests need to travel between them?

Yes, The Chateau Grande Hotel hosts both, so nobody has to drive anywhere. A flagstone path leads from the hotel to an outdoor ceremony site framed by hedges and flowers, and indoor ceremonies are offered too, with seating for up to 140 either way. Afterward, dinner moves to the Angélique Ballroom, with its coffered ceiling, crystal chandelier and French doors to the patio. The ceremony fee is $750–1,500.

If we already have vendors we love, can we bring them to The Chateau Grande Hotel or do we have to use yours?

Catering and the bar at The Chateau Grande Hotel are in-house, so your menu comes from Orchard Park by David Burke, the hotel's own restaurant. For everything else, like photographers, florists and entertainment, the hotel shares a Preferred Vendors Wedding Guide to start from. Hair and makeup can stay on site too: Bliss Salon & Spa has bridal packages for the couple, bridesmaids and groomsmen. Keep in mind that amplified music is allowed indoors only, so plan your DJ or band for the ballroom.

What should we realistically expect to spend on a wedding at The Chateau Grande Hotel, and is there a minimum?

At The Chateau Grande Hotel in East Brunswick, wedding packages run $150–300 per person, including venue rental and food, and there's a food and beverage minimum of $5,000–25,000. Where meals are priced on their own, they start at $65 per person. Your number moves with the day of the week, time of day, season, the space you choose, your guest count, how long you celebrate and the package you pick. Add a 22% service charge, a 5% maître d' fee and a ceremony fee of $750–1,500 if you're marrying on site. Elopement and small wedding packages are offered too, which helps if your guest list is short.

Where would our out-of-town guests stay near The Chateau Grande Hotel, and can you help with a room block?

Your guests can stay right at The Chateau Grande Hotel, and the hotel sets up wedding room blocks. Rooms range from King and Queen Double rooms that sleep 2–4 to six Premier Suites of more than 1,100 square feet and a Grande Balcony Suite with its own terrace. Check-in is 4pm and check-out is 11am, with complimentary late check-out until noon when available. Overnight parking is included in the daily destination amenity fee, valet is offered, and a shuttle can take guests anywhere within 3 miles with 48 hours' notice. Guests must be 21 to check in, there are no ground-floor rooms, and pets aren't allowed, though service animals are welcome.

What makes The Chateau Grande Hotel different from the other venues near it?

The Chateau Grande Hotel is a French-American boutique hotel on about fifteen acres, so your ceremony, reception, getting ready and guest rooms all happen in one place. You'll walk a flagstone path to an outdoor ceremony site framed by hedges and flowers, then dine in the Angélique Ballroom under a crystal chandelier. The on-site Bliss Salon & Spa has bridal packages for you and your crew, with private suites for day-of prep, and Orchard Park by David Burke handles the food. Guests can book a room block on site, and elopements and small weddings are welcome too.

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

Indoors Outdoors
Ceremony Seated 140 140
Cocktails, etc. Standing 140 140
Reception Seated 140 0
Meetings Total meeting capacity for this venue is 25.

Venue Info & FAQs

OPTIONS: What kinds of events can we have here?

  • All-Inclusive
  • Ceremony
  • Wedding Receptions
  • LGBTQ+ Friendly
  • Elopement Packages
  • Small Wedding
  • Rehearsal Dinner
  • Special Events / Parties
  • Business Functions / Meetings
  • On-Site Accommodations
  • Late Night

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

Price

$$$

Catering

In-house
Preferred list

Alcohol

In-house

Amplified Music

Indoors

Wheelchair Access

Wheelchair accessible

Availability

Year-round, daily.

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

Buildings & other settings available:

  • Hotel
  • Ballroom
  • Restaurant
  • Patio / Deck / Terrace

VIEWS: What kind of views does this place have?

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  • Forest / Woods
  • Garden
  • Landscaped Grounds

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