The First thing I'd like to say is how much I TRULY recommend the GRAND COLONIAL for any event!!! I am proud to say that I got Married there recently, and I strongly would tell anyone to check this Venue Out. Dan Weiss, not only treated us great, he made absolutely sure that everything was Perfect for our most special day. He, along with the amazing staff, treated our Guests/Family with so much respect and made everyone feel welcome and comfortable. So many of my Friends and Family have said what a wonderful time they had. The Beautiful Bridal Suite, The Food, The Organization, The Gorgeous surroundings, The Professional way everything was handled...is something Myself and my Husband will never forget...Dan Weiss and the Grand Colonial made our Vision of what we wanted on our Wedding Day come TRUE and we Thank them for it...and any of you will feel the EXACT same way when you go there. It was my absolute pleasure to write this Review!!!!!

Dan Weiss far exceeded our expectations on our Wedding Day. From Day One he was there every step of the way actually running our Wedding the day of. No passing off here! Chef Christine's Cuisine was fabulous only outdone by the Wedding Cake she made;no detail missed. The Service was wonderful and Knowledgeable;what a combination in this day and age.
If you are looking for Fabulous Food and Service, Value and Quality call Dan. You won't be sorry!!!

Planning your wedding and finding the "perfect" venue for your special day is one of the hardest and biggest decisions for your wedding day. My husband and I researched venues from PA to NY and NJ, after weeding through all the other places that either were like wedding factories or very rude staff, or even nasty food, we finally found the right place for us and whoever picks The Grand Colonial for their venue will be blown away as well! We still have guests talking about our wedding. We couldn't have asked for a nicer, accommodating, detailed person like Dan to plan our wedding. He just truly made the experience from the tasting to the day of the big event a big success! Not to mention it was 4 days after hurricane Sandy! He put us at ease and everything, just everything was absolutely beautiful.

The food was top notch which you will not get at most of the other wedding venues, nor the wine/ drinks as well. Chef Christine created a beautiful cake based on the pictures we sent her and even an awesome Grooms cake I surprised my husband with.

My husband and I were very picky throughout this process of deciding on which venue and we are 110% satisfied with our decision. We live about an hour from the venue and it was soooo worth it! Because remember when deciding on your wedding venue location you will have guests traveling no matter what, it's conveniently located off I-78 and close to PA, NJ, and NY. Superb service, food, staff, etc at a great cost. You can not get this experience for the same cost anywhere in these 3 states through our research. Thank you again to Dan for making our wedding day magical as you promised.

P.s. We love the venue so much that we have made it one of our new places to eat at on special occasions.

With all our love and blessings,

Jessica & Kerri

My daughter's wedding couldn't have been more perfect. She had a certain vision in mind planning this reception for two years and her dreams came true thanks to the staff at the Grand Colonial. I am still getting emails and phone calls from our guests about the excellent food and service that evening. As a two-time MOB I would, without a doubt, recommend The Grand Colonial for any event. An added note for all you future brides....the bridal suite was just as beautiful as the ballroom with your very own bridal attendant.

I cannot say enough about the Grand Colonial and their staff. Dan the banquet manager is INCREDIBLE!! He took care of absolutely everything and his professionalism is unmatched. My husband and I live in Florida so we had to do a lot of planning over the phone, and set specific dates when we were in town to plan our wedding and Dan made sure we got to see, view, taste and experience everything.
The food was unbelievable all my guests were blown away. We chose the cocktail style reception and our guests could not believe we had mussels, sushi, crab cakes, beef, chicken... there were several guests that said they camped out at certain stations because they couldnt get enough. My guests could not believe at the end of the night, the wedding cake, the dessert trays at every table and the 5-tiered chocolate fountain!
The venue itself is absolutely gorgeous, the cocktail area is so beautiful people thought it was our reception itself! Several guests have called us to tell us this is the best service they have ever received! My guests didn't even leave their seats to go to the bar, the servers knew what every guest was drinking and made sure their glasses were always full.
As for the Bride, you will be in awe. From the minute I got out of the limo I had an attendant with me at all times, she offered to carry my train around and fluff it out for pictures, she was with my bridesmaids in the bridal suite pinning up my bustle and constantly made sure I had everything I needed. She was so attentive and caring it was truly an amazing day.
My husband and I cannot thank Dan and his staff enough. The venue, the food, the service is all outstanding and far surpassed any expectations we had. I could not recommend the Grand Colonial more highly, I assure you if you book with Grand Colonial you will be writing a similar review!

Absolutely beautiful. Service and food was amazing. We have received so many comments about how great the grand colonial was in all aspects!

My wedding was planed within 4 months from start to finish and The Grand Colonial couldn't of done a better job. Communication and response to e-mails wasn't he best in the early stages, but really rose to the occasion the week of. The staff really went out of there way to make it everything they could. I plan on visiting again just for dinner. I would suggest the venue over and over. They were very accommodating with everything.

I just got married here on September 15th and I cannot say enough positive things about the Grand Colonial and its staff! The food is AMAZING (we booked a year in advance and ate there many times for dinner and other events before ours) and was one of the main reasons we picked the GC- The chef Christine is just wonderful!. The grounds were beautiful- we could get married right on site, and then turn around and be right at the cocktail hour (they even extended the outside patio which was perfect for our large party and beautiful weather). Dan, the GM, was so easy to work with and helped us achieve EVERYTHING we wanted (tweaking the menu, table arrangements, etc.). The day of I had an assistant, Debbie, who kept me (the overwhelmed bride) on track, where I needed to be as well as did whatever I needed of her (rearranging some flowers, keeping track of some cards) and of course- kept my glass full. Every single staff member went above and beyond and made my wedding day SMOOTH and PERFECT (smiling welcoming servers and bartenders too!). I would strongly recommend the grand colonial to anyone- and then ask to be invited! Now I just need an excuse to keep going back!

We cannot thank Dan and his staff enough for a wonderful reception. All of our guests kept commenting on how fantastic the food was and how gorgeous the place looked. We had big dreams and you and your team pulled everything off with perfection. We had the best night of our lives. Thank you, thank you!

Our daughter's wedding was a month ago and we have received nothing but high praises from our guests ever since. Dan Weiss, the general manager, guided us throughout the entire planning process, from contract signing, up to and including the entire wedding day. He is hands-on, extremely accommodating and does not disappoint. He is a wealth of knowledge on planning and has a reputable contact list from outside providers of specialty items, if needed. From Dan's supportive assistant, to his fabulous chef and professional service staff, there is nothing we would have wanted done differently. The presentation of food was impressive, the quality was excellent and the quantity in abundance. This is not a wedding production mill, they do one wedding on a scheduled date and focus only on you. As an added bonus, the nicely landscaped grounds, including a gazebo and fountain, provided a beautiful backdrop for photos. If you are considering The Grand Colonial for your wedding or any event, we encourage you to dine in their restaurant any Tuesday through Friday and make your own assessment of their quality of food and service. We dined there before our daughter's wedding was even booked and will continue to do so in the years to come.

What an unbelievable job done by Dan and everyone at the Grand Colonial. My wedding will be the most memorable day of my life thanks to them (and all of my other vendors who were fantastic)! Dan made sure that everything I asked for, every vision that I had came to life even better than I imagined it. My parents received numerous thank you cards and phone calls from guests, saying it was one of the best weddings they had ever been to. I credit that to the incredible food (I can't emphasize enough how good the food was), impeccable service, and attention to detail. In addition to all of the guests feeling satisfied, there was a bridal attendant who helped bustle my dress in the event of a bustle emergency and got me food during the cocktail hour (which is the only way I would have eaten due to the amount of people that would stop me to talk). The servers also made sure my husband got the passed appetizers he was looking for. I hope one of my friends gets married there too so I can enjoy all the delicious food and the great party atmosphere at the Grand Colonial all over again.

Dan and the team at the Grand Colonial were impressive from our first meeting. This venue truly is a gem in Hunterdon County and we know that our choice to have our reception here MADE our day perfect. It was obvious to us that Dan wanted to make our experience everything we wanted it to be and catered every detail of our day to us (this included special diet & beverage requests, and last minute detail changes). After our tasting, we knew we had hit maximum value for our dollar. Our guests have not been able to stop raving about the food and service and we know that all 146 guests were impressed with the Grand Colonial. Dan is trustworthy, helpful, knowledgable and made the planning process as stress-free as it could be. Each interaction with him was calm, no pressure to "up" our choices, conform to whatever was "easiest" for him or do something that truly wasn't important to us. Coordination with vendors was effortless with Dan at the helm. It should also be noted that Christine, the head chef, is AMAZING. Our cake was EXACTLY what we wanted it to be and Christine specialized our dessert & main course choices to reflect our heritage, even looking up new recipes to make for that evening. Also, the Grand Colonial only has one ballroom so only one event can happen at a time. This was very important to us, after seeing the "wedding factory" model. We never felt lost in the shuffle or felt like our reception was overlooked for another. This also came in handy during the day for setup of the reception; we could arrive when we needed and we weren't kicked out because another wedding had to set up. You can not go wrong with Christine and Dan at the Grand Colonial! Thank you to them for a memorable and perfect reception!

The Grand Colonial is absolutely the best place in Hunterdon County to have a wedding reception or any other occassion. For our daugther's wedding Dan Weiss (GM) was a pleasure to work with in making the arrangements, customizing the menu(s) and coordinating the entire event from day one. Dan and the entire staff were professional and attentive the entire night. The food was excellent for the cocktail hour and dinner and the setting was elegant to say the least. You also need to check their preferred vendor list, you won't be disappointed. Dan has also been working diligently to maintain/upgrade the appearance of the ballroom and outside areas which we were able to enjoy at the reception, especially the patio. Debbie (bridal attendant) and Irene (Father-of-the-Bride table) were very attentive and ensured we were well taken care of the entire night. We are still getting comments from friends and family on how great the Grand Colonial is for a wedding reception. Bottom-line, you won't be disappointed in having your event at the Grand Colonial.

Dan made our reception planning stress free, and then the reception was beyond our wildest expectations. The variety and quality of the food was fantastic. We continually get compliments (still) from our friends about how fabulous the food was. The perfect thing was that there was something for everyone: vegans, gluten-free, fish lovers, meat lovers, pasta lovers. And it was all delicious. We took Dan's suggestion for a florist (Greens and Beans), and they did an amazing job as well using high vases with flowers and hanging pearls. There were many special touches that added a lot and were provided without our request such as flowers on the cocktail tables and lovely menus at each place for dining.

My wedding was on May 26, 2012 and I could not have asked for a better reception. Dan the event manager was wonderful, he captured my vision for the day better then i could have imgined. The staff was so attentive to me and my husband and all of our guests. I loved the fact that the grand colonial staff worked so well with my DJ and photographer ensuring eveything was seamless. The food was to die for. So many of my guests came up to me that day and told me that was the best wedding food ever!!! The grounds are amazing and my pictures turned out wonderful. Cant say enough good things!!

The Grand Colonial was FANTASTIC. Dan Weiss, GM, made my wedding perfect. Everything was absolutely right on. The food was fantastic, the service was impeccable and the atmosphere was incredible! This venue was the nicest and most affordable one I have ever been to. Everyone commented that my wedding was the best they had EVER been to!!!