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Crossed Keys Inn
A Perfect Country Setting
289 Pequest rd
Andover, NJ 07821 (map)
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Services:
Ceremony, Reception
On-site catering:
Yes
Outside catering:
No
Maximum capacity:
300
Services Used:
Ceremony & Reception Venue
We absolutely loved and enjoyed our wedding! It was the perfect setting, wonderful food, terrific service, and Katherine and Jessica helped make the day run smoothly and met our every need. Every single guest commented on how unique, elegant, and gorgeous our wedding was from the on-site ceremony, cocktail hour, reception, to the fire pit and s'mores. I loved, loved it all. Different than any wedding I ever attended, and I now have fantastic memories to hold into forever thanks in part to Katherine and Jessica.
Services Used:
Ceremony & Reception Venue
As the parents of the bride we were absolutely thrilled with the venue and the people that worked so diligently to make sure that everything was perfect. Katherine, Celso and Jessica our hats are off to you. My daughter and son-in-law could not be happier. This was a dream come true for them. Our guests continue to call telling us what a beautiful wedding...and we agree. We did not want it to end and that says it all. Thank you..thank you...thank you!!
Richard and Fran Slater
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Ceremony & Reception Venue
To put this review into context, I am a self-proclaimed control freak perfectionist. It is common for all things to fall short of my unrealistically high expectations until our wedding day at the Crossed Keys....it was superb in every aspect
The food was delicious and plentiful, the flowers were magnificent, the service...impeccable. This is a family run business and it shows through the level of care given to every detail and attentiveness given to every single person in the room. Katherine and Jessica in my eyes are rock stars. They fully captured our vision and implemented with such ease you would think they were hosting a small dinner party! My sister-in-law who comes from the restaurant business said she's never seen anything run so smoothly. I could probably go on some more but to summarize, this wedding far exceeded the highest expectation set and we cannot thank them enough for making our day so brilliant and memorable. If we had to have one complaint it would be that it all went by way too quickly :)
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Ceremony & Reception Venue
Having my daughters wedding here was truly a bride's dream come true. The service from food / flowers / atmosphere was with pure elegance and comfort. All thru the evening Katherine always was visible making sure everyone was satisfied and content. Our guests as well as ourselves were completely satisfied and it was a very special / memorable evening for all.
Services Used:
Ceremony & Reception Venue
Where do I begin! I'm still on cloud nine and it has been almost two weeks since we were married at Crossed Keys. The day was pure perfection. The weather..wow! It was better than I could have ever dreamed. Exactly how a September day should be :) The food was to die for! My photographer, who is at multiple weddings a weekend, told me this is not typical wedding food..it is delicious! Our cake was beautiful and it tasted just as good as it looked along with the sorbet! Katherine, Jessica, and Celsos were so amazing and attentive! I saw them multiple times throughout the night and they always asked if I needed anything! The day went so smoothly and I have them to thank for it! So many people asked us how did you find this place! I just smiled knowing that it was a wedding they will never forget :)
Services Used:
Ceremony & Reception Venue
To say that our wedding day was amazing would be the understatement of the century. Katherine, Jessica, Celsos and the rest of the staff at Crossed Keys were helpful, courteous and professional every step of the way. There are no words that could possibly describe the atmosphere at Crossed Keys on the night of our wedding - people are still talking about how amazing everything was. From the gardens to the food to the tent decor everything was perfect! In fact, one of our guests who got married last week was raving about how beautiful our wedding was at her own wedding! We are so incredibly thrilled to have had the opportunity to begin our married life at this breathtaking place.
Services Used:
Ceremony & Reception Venue
Crossed Keys out did themselves they went over the top. I still get phone calls for my 230 guests saying that they have never been to a nicer event and that they have never been to a party let alone a wedding with better food! You would be foolish to not book with Crossed Keys!!
Services Used:
Wedding Cake, Catering, Flowers, Wedding Planning, Ceremony & Reception Venue
Where to begin... from the moment we laid eyes on Crossed Keys, we knew it was the place for us. Katherine and jessica made sure that every detail was taken care of. Leading up to the wedding day, they provided us with help on everything! I emailed Katherine just about every day with questions and she always responded right away. When the big day arrived, Katherine made sure that everything was perfect! The grounds were stunning, the flowers were above and beyond what I could have ever dreamed of. the entire day was a dream come true thanks to Katherine, Jessica, and the whole crew. Thank you for making our wedding day so wonderful!!!!
Services Used:
Ceremony & Reception Venue
That this is a family-run business was evident from our first visit to Crossed Keys months before the wedding to the very end of our event there on the morning after our wedding; they we were warm, practical, and really excited for us! Katherine and and her daughter Jessica were fun, knowledgeable, and flexible. At times they were a little difficult to get in touch with, but they were all ours when it mattered. The food, prepared by Katherine's husband and son, was not ordinary, bland wedding fare. They gave us so many options to chose from and were sensitive to the needs of our guests with food allergies. We choose this venue in large part because of the garden (for our ceremony), the barn (for getting ready and the after-party), the inn (in which my parents, the bridal party, and I stayed) and the reception tent/fire pit. The space allowed for guests to mill about and enjoy different parts of the grounds - I don't think anyone felt confined. We were also thrilled to learn that Katherine is a florist - her arrangements fitted seamlessly with the colorful landscape. I would absolutely recommend Crossed Keys as a wedding venue - the experience was very special.
Services Used:
Ceremony & Reception Venue
Our wedding was simply extraordinary. Everything was perfectly executed and felt seamless. The flowers were stunning, the grounds were beautiful, and the food is really incredible. Everyone says this, but it’s true: this is not your ordinary wedding food, and it is abundant. I generally find that wedding cakes rarely taste as good as they look, but the carrot cake they made for us was unbelievably delicious.
We had a large wedding (250 guests) with lots of kids, and I think Crossed Keys is uniquely suited to this kind of a gathering. One of the things I liked most about it is the spaciousness: if people don’t want to be on the dance floor, there are a number of places for them to walk around or sit and chat, and for kids to play. My experience with the planning process was smooth and lots of fun. Having the venue, caterer, and florist all under one roof simplified everything without ever making it feel like a cookie-cutter operation. My husband, parents and I all loved working with Katherine, Jessica and Celso. They are warm and funny and literally welcomed us into their home. The natural beauty of Crossed Keys almost needs no embellishment, but it’s also a blank canvas that allows you to decorate however you feel best reflects you as a couple. Choosing the décor felt like a real collaboration—they really understood the look I had in mind and suggested great details to make it come alive. I sourced the vessels for the flowers and some other props based on recommendations Katherine and Jessica made; they filled them with absolutely breathtaking arrangements—a real standout was the picnic basket overflowing with flowers.Throughout the process, we stayed in contact over e-mail and I always got a prompt response. Menu planning was also a breeze—again, they were very helpful and flexible. They made a signature cocktail to our specifications and did it perfectly. We can’t thank the Crossed Keys crew enough, or recommend this venue any higher.
Services Used:
Wedding Cake, Catering, Transportation, Ceremony & Reception Venue
The food was plentiful and delicious. The cake was beautiful and very tasty. Many people raved about the food, cake and venue. Everyone at the wedding had a lot of fun and are still talking about what a great time they had. Katherine and her family are like family. They are so caring, involved and work really hard to make sure all goes well. We happened to have a very rainy day which would not stop. Katherine immediately changed the plans from an outside wedding to a wedding under the tent. It was completely beautiful. We were and still are sad that we were not able to partake of the beauty that is Crossed Keyes due to the rain. The gardens are spectacular. So many beautiful pictures can be taken from the beauty that is all over the place. The B&B on site was also very beautiful and spacious. I would certainly do it all over again.
Services Used:
Catering, Lighting & Decor, Ceremony & Reception Venue
Beautiful venue/great food/warm family owned business. Would definately recommend to a friend.. Great Experience overall.
Services Used:
Wedding Cake, Catering, Ceremony & Reception Venue
I had the most magical wedding at Crossed Keys Inn. As an artist and crafty bride, I was able to execute the wedding of my dreams thanks to the fact that they allow you to have total creative freedom. Although it rained the entire day of our wedding you would never know it looking back at the photos. The grounds were greener, the gardens colorful, the light was beautiful, it was picture perfect. Our wedding was cozy and intimate under the giant white tent with our nearest and dearest friends and family. The after party in the playhouse was a bonus. A great ending to the most amazing day. We were even able to pull of gorgeous sparkler send off in the rain. Jessica helped to save some of my DIY projects from turning to disasters. The Rodriguez family really does go above and beyond to make your day unforgettable. Our guests are still talking about what a beautiful wedding it was and what a great time they had. I would highly recommend Crossed Keys Inn.
Services Used:
Ceremony & Reception Venue
Our daughter's wedding at Crossed Keys Inn was perfect! Everyone loved the magnificent country setting, the intimate atmosphere and the exquisite food. All of our needs were carefully attended to. We are so happy that we found Crossed Keys Inn! Jessica and Katherine are a great team to work with. Through out the planning time they responded quickly to each and every question that we had. We would never have picked anywhere else to have our daughter's wedding!
Services Used:
Catering, Flowers, Ceremony & Reception Venue
Our guests were blown away by the breathtaking and rustic beauty of Crossed Keys! The service was friendly,attentive, warm and efficient. Any questions that arose were answered almost immediately. The minute we met Katherine and Jessica we were made to feel like we were visiting dear, long time friends. And Celsos food was 5 star all the way: wonderful assortment, generous portions, delectable flavors! The experience is being described by all as a "fairy tale come true!"
Services Used:
Wedding Cake, Catering, Ceremony & Reception Venue
I only wish we could get married here again!! It has been almost 3 weeks since our wedding at Crossed Keys and my fiance and I are hoping that someone we know gets married here so we can go back! More than anything we wanted to get married outside- anything other than a carpeted ballroom. The first time we went to visit Crossed Keys, it was a snow storm in February and our car got stuck in the driveway!! We missed half our appointment and I was mortified- but Katherine was so understanding and her husband Celsos actually stood out in the hail and freezing rain to help my fiance shovel the snow out from under our car-- all the while with a smile on his face!!!
When we returned in early Spring, it was like an entirely different place. EXACTLY what we had pictured. Over the months, we worked and coordinated plans with Katherine and Jessica. They were extremely accommodating, quick to offer their advice and expert opinion since we didn't always know what we were doing, and even share in some good stories and laughs. The weekend of the wedding was like we were staying with old friends who truly cared about our special day. We had a beautiful day- but it wouldn't have even mattered if it was raining. The grounds looked amazing! Very neat and clean with flowers and greenery everywhere you looked! All the little visions we had been planning- were everywhere we looked. The food was FANTASTIC!! My fiance doesn't eat much fish and he is still talking about the Pistachio Crusted Sea Bass :) Katherine and Jessica always made sure we had a drink or food or anything we might need throughout the entire day and evening. I can't thank Crossed Keys, Katherine, Jessica, Celsos and all the rest of the amazing staff for everything they did. The waitresses and bartenders were all very professional and super friendly. We only hope we can go back one day!!
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