Posted on June 20, 2022 by New Jersey Bride
Looking for affordable wedding venues in NJ? We’ve got you covered.
As you’ve probably already found out, getting married can be expensive. There are mansions, ballrooms, barns, bed-and-breakfasts, country clubs, hotels, restaurants and more that can create the wedding of your dreams. But for many couples, the choice is often dictated by cost, since the venue, food and beverage typically make up the largest part of the budget. This is why we often get asked: “What are the affordable wedding venues in New Jersey?”
While “affordable” is relative and means something different for everyone, there are many gorgeous venues where you can get married and keep your budget in check.
Also, keep in mind that if you have your heart set on a dream venue but the price isn’t within reach, there are ways to get your costs down. Cut back in other areas of your wedding. Or, inquire about Thursdays, Sundays, or if there have been any last-minute cancellations.
Below are some of our favorite affordable venues, all with prices starting at $150 per person or less. (Please note that these are starting prices that vary depending on the day of the week, time of year, time of day, menu choices and which room you’re in. Use these rates as a guide.)
Your wedding at Architects Golf Club will be the only event planned in their private clubhouse on your wedding day. Set in bucolic Warren County, the setting for this venue is breathtaking. Treat yourself and your guests to an outdoor ceremony near the golf course, surrounded by spectacular views of the countryside.
Check out Gisselle and Junior’s Real Wedding at Architects Golf Club.
The Arlington is a full service restaurant and bar located in Ship Bottom on LBI. They have a seasonal American menu focused on fresh and local ingredients and a beverage program focused on craft beer and cocktails. The grounds, facility and beautiful views with its white sand beach are exclusively yours.
If you’re looking for a beautiful venue near the beach, priced within reach, look no further than the Atlantis Ballroom at Days Hotel in Toms River. From the moment you enter the stunning black marble veranda for your private cocktail hour, until you enjoy your first dance in your choice of spacious ballrooms, the professional staff will help bring your unique wedding-day vision to life.
Ballyowen Golf Club is brimming with Celtic inspiration and embodies an old-world design, which will make you and your guests feel like you have stepped back in time. From the lush fields to the vintage indoor decor, this space will add a timeless, elegant ambience to your special day. This breathtaking venue provides 250 sprawling acres and a panoramic view of the picturesque landscape. The ceremony backdrop will be an array of craggy knolls, quarries, and native grasses of seasonal colors.
Check out Kara and Mike’s Real Wedding at Ballyowen Golf Club.
Upon entry, guests are welcomed by a grand double-winding staircase and elegant chandeliers at Bridgewater Manor. Just outside, the lavishly manicured grounds overlook a large pond with a picturesque fountain and a contemporary gazebo. It is the perfect scenery for a breathtaking ceremony, and striking photos, as you exchange vows in front of your family and friends.
Brooklake Country Club’s meticulously kept golf course sits as the background to your wedding ceremony, cocktail hour and reception. Their elegant 3,000-square-foot ballroom overlooks the golf course with floor-to-ceiling windows, allowing for a gorgeous sunset to cast its rays onto your New Jersey summer wedding.
Check out Kelly & Kevin’s Real Wedding at Brooklake Country Club.
The Brownstone is a cozy estate owned by the Manzo family. This tried-and-true wedding reception destination features elegant ballrooms, two English conservatories and beautifully manicured gardens with elaborate lighting for your wedding.
The Buttonwood Manor—named for the charming buttonwood trees that surround much of its landscape—offers panoramic water views and manicured gardens. The Buttonwood Manor provides versatility on your big day. From the lush gardens and cascading waterfalls to the stunning sunsets that can be enjoyed from the lakeside deck, the Buttonwood does not disappoint when it comes to photography opportunities.
The Crystal Point Yacht Club offers breathtaking, sweeping views of the Manasquan River. The outdoor ceremony site lends a picture-perfect backdrop to your sunset ceremony, followed by a gracious cocktail hour with an outdoor waterside patio. Once your guests enter the newly renovated ballroom for your grand wedding reception, everyone will have the perfect water view from their seats.
Check out Fran & Brian’s Real Wedding at Crystal Point Yacht Club.
Crystal Springs Resort is home to eight unique wedding venues across four properties in a stunning mountain setting. This all-in-one resort offers everything you and your guests may want: two on-property hotels, two luxury spas, six championship golf courses, refreshing indoor and outdoor pools, a world-renowned wine cellar, the state’s finest dining at Restaurant Latour, inspiring wellness classes and more.
Check out Samantha & Daniel’s Real Wedding at Crystal Springs Resort.
Daymark is just steps away from the Barnegat Lighthouse on Long Beach Island. Have your ceremony at one of the most visited attractions in Barnegat Light and walk to Daymark for your reception. They feature fresh local seafood and creative cocktails with endless views of the Barnegat Bay.
Your journey at Eagle Ridge begins in the elegant cocktail lounge with cozy and comfortable sofas, a stone fireplace and a premium bar with a waterfall backdrop. As you enter the ballroom, eyes will be drawn toward five magnificent chandeliers suspended from an 18-foot tray ceiling, and floor-to-ceiling windows. Outside, the rolling green landscape provides lavish and unsurpassed photo opportunities to enhance the magic of your wedding day.
Featuring a variety of stylish indoor spaces, breathtaking outdoor settings and fully modern amenities, Edgewood Country Club is the ideal location for the wedding of your dreams. The ballroom boasts a porcelain-white dance floor that can accommodate 300 guests, Swarovski chandeliers and state-of-the-art technology, including built-in ambient uplighting and cove lighting.
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The English Manor offers indoor and outdoor wedding ceremonies, picturesque gardens, outdoor cocktail hours, a comfortable wedding suite and floor-to-ceiling ballroom windows. They feature an eclectic menu with ingredients of only the highest quality to impress even the most refined palate.
Check out Katherine & Justin’s Real Wedding at the English Manor.
The new ceremony room at Florentine Gardens is a grand two-story space featuring a wrought iron mezzanine balcony, hand-crafted ceiling moldings, a 7-foot stone fireplace and floor-to-ceiling windows that overlook gardens. In 2020, the venue completely renovated its ballroom, which features floor-to-ceiling windows, 10-foot crystal chandeliers, a wrought iron Juliette balcony, a stone fireplace and hand-crafted ceiling moldings.
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The historic Forsgate clubhouse, originally constructed in 1931, is an architectural gem of old-world tradition and elegance. Everywhere you look, the view is magnificent. Start off your event at Forsgate Country Club with your ceremony in the beautiful formal garden or inside the historic clubhouse. Sunny terraces and patios provide the perfect setting for the start of your wedding reception celebration.
The Clubhouse at Galloping Hill is an upscale wedding venue set among the serenity of the Galloping Hill Golf Course with panoramic views of fairways and greens, mature thousand-year-old oaks and the wooded backdrop of Galloping Hill Park. With 200 acres of rolling hills and a picturesque lake, the natural beauty of their venue will take your breath away.
The Gran Centurions creates an ambience of elegance, backed by their commitment to excellence and an appreciation for their guests. As one of the premiere Union County banquet halls, you can depend on the Gran Centurions to deliver you an unforgettable experience. Experience exceptional service and friendly staff and you’ll understand why Gran Centurions is a perfect venue for your special occasion. Explore the beautiful grounds, including a charming gazebo and patio area. Three spacious banquet halls can host between 50 to 350 guests.
Whether you envision a wedding celebration that’s traditional or trend-setting, festive or formal, intimate or grand, in a ballroom or on the oceanfront veranda, the Grand Hotel Cape May is uniquely suited to provide you with a storybook reception. The Grand Hotel Cape May is an all-in-one wedding venue offering beach ceremonies, waterfront views and accommodations for guests.
The waterfalls, magnificent light fixtures, decorative marble flooring, glass atrium, luxurious bathrooms and dressing suites, lavishly manicured grounds, and impeccably designed ballrooms are just a few of the functional and visual amenities that set the Grand Marquis apart as a leading New Jersey wedding location. Check out Dena & George’s Real Wedding at Grand Marquis.
Whether your vision entails beautiful cultural traditions, carefree charm or formal sophistication, il Tulipano has the right wedding package for you. The venue’s name, inspired by the Italian word for “tulip,” reflects the vibrant bursts of color that adorn the landscape, creating a captivating backdrop for your special day. The ballroom, with its high ceilings and expansive windows, bathes the space in natural light, providing a warm and inviting ambiance for your ceremony and reception.
Check out Misba & Amir’s Real Wedding at il Tulipano.
The Inn at Millrace Pond property is defined by its vintage elegance and is ideal for an intimate wedding experience that embraces the rustic charm and natural beauty of the New Jersey countryside. Home to a gristmill, a historical tavern, stone cottages, and a rustic farmhouse and barn, this Garden State getaway is nestled amid 23 acres of scenic countryside. Surrounded by the beauty of the Delaware Water Gap region, this exquisite 1769 landmark venue boasts a range of enchanting spaces, from lush gardens and tranquil ponds to elegantly appointed indoor areas.
The Imperia offers three distinctively stylized ballrooms presenting unlimited banquet, ceremony, and reception possibilities. Striking accents of wood, water, light, and stone lend natural beauty to a setting of luxurious fantasy. A grand staircase with an extraordinary light sculpture, majestic wrought iron railings and dramatic rain curtains makes a stunning first impression upon your guests. Their magnificent waterfall garden with gleaming marble gazebo and charming benches offers an exquisite backdrop for treasured photography.
An elegant, majestic and glamorous venue with Mediterranean charm, Macaluso’s is renowned for their unparalleled level of service and superior quality of food. The venue’s magnificent courtyard features landscaped grounds and seven Corinthian columns that serve as a stunning backdrop for photos during the day or at night when the area is lit up. Indoors, the venue has chandeliers everywhere and many gold details which lend a very regal and extravagant vibe to your big day.
Check out Dalia & Albie’s Real Wedding at Macaluso’s.
Old-world elegance meets modern luxury at the Madison Hotel. They can accommodate up to 250 guests in their conservatory, an all-glass window room with gorgeous chandeliers and hanging plants providing a stunning backdrop to any ceremony and ensuring your event is framed in breathtaking surroundings. In addition, there is a unique and beautiful vintage train car at the Madison Hotel that provides speakeasy vibes and great photo ops.
Check out Sally & Andy’s Real Wedding at The Madison Hotel.
The Mansion at Mountain Lakes combines classic architectural details with glamorous open spaces to create a rustic elegance. You’ll enjoy the luxury of two private cocktail rooms that open up to beautifully landscaped sitting areas, a private bridal suite, and an outdoor garden for ceremonies. The Mansion at Mountain Lakes boasts a variety of expansive rooms with elegant, architectural details inspired by the historic community of Mountain Lakes.
Check out Alana & Paul’s Real Wedding at The Mansion at Mountain Lakes.
The Meadow Wood is an opulent wedding venue boasting five rooms as well as gardens located in Randolph. Couples can revel in the romantic ambiance surrounded by architectural elegance and sophistication reminiscent of classical European design. From the privacy of a serene garden ceremony area to the grandiose feeling of a majestic ballroom, the Meadow Wood offers a variety of event space options. The outdoor oasis features lush, manicured lawns, a stone bridge and a multitude of water fountains
Nanina’s In the Park is a New Jersey landmark famous for its cherry blossom gardens and Tuscan-style villa architecture that create a picture-perfect setting. It also boasts exceptional cuisine and impeccable service. It is this combination of location, service and ambiance that sets them apart.
Check out Jessica & Ed’s Real Wedding at Nanina’s in the Park.
The Olde Mill Inn property is an elegant and enchanting setting for blissful weddings in Basking Ridge. This lovely 10-acre estate helps you create a lifetime of wonderful memories. For a larger and more elaborate wedding, the Grand Washington Ballroom in the Olde Mill Inn offers a classically beautiful reception space with a charming separate cocktail area in the Lord Stirling Court and an entire wall of French doors opening onto a spectacular stone courtyard, garden and decorated gazebo that provide the backdrop for amazing wedding photos.
Check out Leslie & Michael’s Real Wedding at Olde Mill Inn.
This Palladian-style mansion offers two impressive ballrooms with 24-foot-height ceilings, along with outdoor terraces, balconies, fireplaces, crystal chandeliers, beautifully landscaped gardens, luxury bridal suites and amenities such as in-house event planners, lighting, custom cakes and fireworks. Accommodates between 125 and 600.
The Park Savoy Estate’s famous 19th-century architecture and elegant gardens together with exceptional cuisine from renowned chefs, and impeccable service make for a spectacular mansion wedding. Step back to an age of classic glamour. The elegant Park Savoy Estate presents more than 50 years of catering tradition, re-envisioned with a spectacular multi-million dollar renovation and restoration. The sweeping views of the gardens and landscape create the perfect setting for your garden wedding.
Check out Michael & Garrett’s Real Wedding at Park Savoy.
The Park Villa’s sprawling grounds encompass lush gardens, a gazebo and enchanting pathways, providing an idyllic backdrop for your ceremony and reception. The venue’s emphasis on nature’s elegance complements various wedding styles, from romantic and rustic to classic and contemporary.
Check out Kate and Anand’s Real Wedding at Park Villa.
Choice of five different rooms for wedding ranging in size from 25 to 500.
If you love Italian food—and lots of it—this is the place for you. Here it’s all about the food! They also offer Italian villa-style gardens, outdoor ceremonies and an elegant cream and gold ballroom.
Nestled in the foothills of Bergen County’s Ramapo Mountains, Ramsey Golf and Country Club offers an irresistible combination of romance and rustic charm in a historic setting reminiscent of a picturesque fairy tale. Amidst quiet scenery, your guests will pass through wrought-iron and stone gates to discover more than 200 acres of lush greenery, sparkling lakes and sunken gardens. In the distance stands a magnificent 18th century stone castle surrounded by a beautifully manicured 18-hole golf course.
Check out Gretchen & Phil’s Real Wedding at Ramsey Golf & Country Club.
Invite your guests to experience the perfect marriage of classic charm and modern amenities at Resorts Casino Hotel. Let the dazzling Atlantic City skyline be your backdrop with facilities perfect for intimate ceremonies or the most lavish celebrations. Situated on 21 acres overlooking the famed Atlantic City Boardwalk and Atlantic Ocean, Resorts offers 942 guest rooms and suites. With four ballrooms, Resorts can accommodate weddings of any size.
The Royal Manor has features to suit every couple, from a beautiful outside patio to the glittering Grand Ballroom. The venue is located across from beautiful Dahnert’s Lake Park, where all your photography can happen on a romantic bridge that connects to the island in the middle of the lake. As you enter the Royal Manor, more images can be taken near the waterfall and gazebo. The lobby is embellished with glistening marble floors, an enormous chandelier and a unique bubble-wall feature that will astonish your guests.
Their talented team of award-winning chefs, sushi chefs, professional ice carvers and outstanding pastry chefs will combine their culinary expertise to provide a wedding of opulence. The Seasons is known for its grand ballroom boasting large chandeliers as well as its grounds that are the perfect setting for taking stunning wedding photos.
Check out Jackie & Cody’s Real Wedding at Seasons Catering.
Historic Shackamaxon Country Club’s grand ballroom accommodates up to 250 guests, but can be configured for smaller celebrations. Shackamaxon offers high-end catering and seasoned event planners to coordinate every detail of your event. It’s also the perfect venue for showers and engagement parties.
Located on 40 picturesque acres in the Watchung Mountains, the Forest Lodge offers expansive lawns, shaded groves and features unique venues to host your dream affair. The peaceful grounds provide elegant and diverse options. The indoor and outdoor options of the Sherwood Chalet at Forest Lodge create the perfect ambiance for your upcoming wedding. The beautifully appointed ballroom presents a rustic chic palette, cathedral ceilings with skylights and crystal chandeliers, ensuring the perfect setting for your classic, formal or casual affair.
Check out Veronica & Adam’s Real Wedding at Forest Lodge.
The Smoke Rise Village Inn has been offering fine cuisine and exceptional service for 65 years. Its historic stone building, once a farming structure, dates to 1892. The cobblestone courtyard and country gardens are reminiscent of a bygone era. This old-world charm blends with the modern elegance of a newly-renovated interior—serving as the perfect backdrop for both small gatherings and large special events.
With a regal backdrop of pine forest and 670 acres of manicured grounds along picturesque Reed’s Bay, Seaview is worlds away from the ordinary wedding or reception venue. From intimate indoor rooms like the stunning Bayview Ballroom to colorful and secluded gardens, their location offers a serene, retreat-like setting for your dream wedding celebration. Your wedding guests will enjoy the modern redesign, inspired by the hotel’s celebrated Jersey Shore history, featuring a hint of art deco nostalgia paired with cool, coastal hues and modern, comfortable finishes.
This estate set on seven acres features formal outdoor gardens for ceremonies and receptions, a grand ballroom, crystal chandeliers, a spiral staircase and expansive ballroom windows. Can accommodate between 75 and 375 for your guest list.
Upon entering the cultivated beauty and grandeur of the palatial lobby, you are greeted with Italian marble, majestic columns and 35-foot cathedral ceilings. The Venetian has long been lauded for their phenomenal food, especially by Italian couples who know that their guests expect exceptional cuisine. They truly provide a feast. From the endless cocktail hour options to the formal dinner to their extravagant Viennese display.
Check out Daniel & Esther’s wedding at the Venetian.
Westmount Country Club is nestled atop the beautiful Garret Mountain. Your guests will enter our grand estate by way of our cobblestone drive up accented with decorative wrought iron gates, flowers, and old-world street lights. Their renowned property offers timeless elegance and peaceful seclusion perfect for your wedding.
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