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Bello Giorno Estate

From 10 to 125 guests
Ceremony/Reception
Outdoor/Indoor
Get Ready Rooms
Nilfa
Tracey
Nicole
Eugene
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Recommended by 99% of couples

About this venue

Bello Giorno Estate is a modern interpretation of a romantic Italian villa in Tuscany. The grounds were inspired by and seek to emulate the villas of Tuscany's countryside. Situated alongside the scenic and historic Pequest river in Belvidere New Jersey, our Estate personifies an intimate natural elegance. Our grounds are carefully curated with a grand entrance gate, flowing gardens, and seasonal designs that provide the perfect accompaniment to our three outdoor ceremony spaces. Our riverside rock walls provide the perfect space to sit quietly with your loved one and enjoy a specialty cocktail as you watch the river flow and native fauna pass by.

Bello Giorno Estate books one wedding per day, and you can trust us to make sure your's is an unforgettable experience!

We also specialize in Gluten-Free, Vegan & Vegetarian Cuisine.

Facilities and Capacities

Bello Giorno Estate can accommodate up to 125 guests. Micro-Weddings Welcome!

This makes us intimate enough to cater to your wedding personally, but also large enough for your guest's to have plenty of room to explore our grounds.

Services Offered

Bello Giorno Estate can provide an array of quality services to give you an unforgettable wedding day. We will cater to even the smallest details because we know how important they are to our couples, including: centerpieces, wedding cake, favors and other decor to compliment the Estate.

Bello Giorno Estate offers the services of an experienced wedding planning team that will assist you with all the details that come with preparing for your special day. Additional services that we offer include:

  • Private Bridal Cottage suite
  • Bridal Assstant
  • 3 outdoor ceremony options with river views
  • Indoor ceremony option
  • Window filled cocktail space alongside the scenic outdoors
  • Manicured patio space
  • Complete set up and cleanup for the event
  • Lighting
  • Sound
  • Tents
  • Shuttle
  • Parking
  • Valet
  • Wheelchair access

Cuisine

The Schiano Family has been serving northern New Jersey unique Italian fare since 1970 in an array of succesful restaurants and establishments. Menu selections include passed hors d'oeuvres, hot & cold buffet stations, and plated serving styles. Various dietary alternatives can be provided. Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Vegan and Vegatarian menus are available. We will be happy to prepare and accomodate for any dietary need.

Bello Giorno Estate also provides an array of bartending services and bar packages that can be customized to your event.

Features

Woman-owned

Medium team (11-20 members)

Experience

  • 19 years in business

  • We speak English, Italian and Spanish

Links

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Weddings at this venue

Denise & Erik's wedding
Denise & Erik
81 photos
Radha & Vikram's wedding
Radha & Vikram
39 photos

FAQ

Do you have a site fee for wedding receptions at your venue?

No

Do you have a site fee for wedding ceremonies at your venue?

Yes

What is the starting site fee for wedding ceremonies during peak season?

$950

What is the starting site fee for wedding ceremonies during off-peak season?

$950

Which of the following are included in the starting site fee?

Bridal Suite
Chairs
China
Clean Up
Event Planning
Flatware
Glassware
Lighting/Sound
Linens
Parking
Set Up
Tables

Which of the following are included in the cost of wedding catering?

Cake Cutting
Dessert
Server(s)
Wedding Cake

What is the starting price per person for bar service?

$5

Which of the following are included in the starting price for bar service?

Bartender(s)
Champagne Toast
House Beer
House Liquor
House Wine
Limited Bar
Open Bar
Premium Liquor
Signature Drink
Specialty Beer
Specialty Wine

What is the minimum number of guests required to book your venue?

10

How many event spaces or rooms does your venue offer?

1

Describe your venue:

Banquet Hall
Country/Golf Club
Garden
Historic Building
Mansion
Park
Waterfront

What kind of settings are available?

Indoor
Covered Outdoor
Uncovered Outdoor

Which of the following wedding events does your venue service?

Ceremony
Reception
Bridal Shower
Engagement Party
Elopements
Rehearsal Dinner

What event services do you offer?

Bar Services
Catering Services
Clean Up
Event Planner
Event Rentals
Get Ready Rooms
Liability Insurance
Outside Vendors
Pet Friendly
Wifi

What catering services do you offer?

Buffet
Cocktail Reception
Dessert
Family Style
Hors d'oeuvres
Outside Cake
Plated
Server(s)
Stations
Tastings

What bar services do you provide?

Bartender(s)
Cash Bar
Champagne Toast
House Beer
House Liquor
House Wine
Limited Bar
Liquor License
Open Bar
Premium Liquor
Signature Drink
Specialty Beer
Specialty Wine

What event items are available?

Aisle Markers
Aisle Runners
Altar/Arch
Audio Equipment
Centerpieces
Chairs
Chair Covers
Dance Floor
Decor
Drapery
Furniture
Lighting
Tables
Tents
Tent Accessories

What food and beverage items are available?

Barware
China
Chocolate Fountain
Flatware
Glassware
Linens

What transportation and access is available?

Parking
Shuttle
Valet
Wheelchair Access

What months are included in your peak season?

March
April
May
June
July
August
September
October
November

What months are included in your off-peak season?

January
February
December

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Reviews of Bello Giorno Estate

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Bello Giorno Estate is highly praised by couples for their magical and picturesque wedding experiences. The venue's stunning grounds, including a tranquil river, offer a fairytale-like setting perfect for weddings. Monica and Stephanie are commended for their exceptional service and dedication to accommodating couples' visions and needs within a reasonable budget. Reviewers appreciate the delicious food, stress-free planning process, and the overall beauty and elegance of the venue. The welcoming atmosphere and personalized attention from the staff at Bello Giorno Estate create unforgettable wedding memories for couples and guests alike.

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Bello Giorno Estate is highly praised by couples for their magical and picturesque wedding experiences. The venue's stunning grounds, including a tranquil river, offer a fairytale-like setting perfect for weddings. Monica and Stephanie are commended for their exceptional service and dedication to accommodating couples' visions and needs within a reasonable budget. Reviewers appreciate the delicious food, stress-free planning process, and the overall beauty and elegance of the venue. The welcoming atmosphere and personalized attention from the staff at Bello Giorno Estate create unforgettable wedding memories for couples and guests alike.

Weddingwire
5.0/5 71 reviews
Google
4.9/5 329 reviews
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Laura Sent on 10/22/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Magical day at Bello Giorno

We had our wedding here on the 20th Sep 2024. And it was magical, we were blessed with beautiful weather so we were able to have our dream wedding outside in the gazebo. The grounds are beautiful very picturesque the river running around the property is so tranquil so we got some beautiful pictures. Monica and her team went above and beyond for us, Stephanie was at hand for any query we had everything ran smoothly and stress free, the food was abundant and absolutely delicious and fantastic value, all our guests were very complimentary about everything on the day, we loved everything about the day and everything and can't recommend the Bello giorno enough..
Nilfa
Nilfa Sent on 08/12/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Absolutely Amazing Service, Space and Team

WHOAHHH!!!! I had to take a moment to do a review of Bello Giorno Estate. My fiancé and I are extremely impressed by this place. I feel absolutely grateful and blessed to have found them! We researched several venues to ensure that my future husband and I were getting the perfect fit for our wedding within a decent budget, and we had trouble finding the right location in New York and New Jersey. We made countless phone calls and trips to talk to the owners of different estates and hosts and to see how the venues were inside. Some of the places we checked were money-hungry. However, finding Bello Giorno Estate was our biggest blessing in terms of venues. No other place compared to the quality, attention, and kindness we received over the phone from both Monica and Stephanie. They were beautiful, kind, very sweet, resourceful, and accommodating in facilitating our nontraditional wedding on our budget, while keeping their quality of service, nature, and elegance at their core.

Entering the premises, we were both a bit nervous. The first thing we read was a sign that said, “enter as strangers, leave as family.” We thought it was a very nice quote, but never would have imagined that Monica and Stephanie would embody this very quote to the fullest!

We drove over an hour, stayed for a tour of this spacious, elegant premises, and then had a meeting for about an hour with both of them. They took their time to learn our vision and learn from us, as we learned from them. This tour and meeting changed our entire demeanor about our wedding. The feelings of anxiety that we had when planning our wedding within a 4-month time span turned to peace and excitement. We felt so at home, and we were extremely confident that they had and have our backs and want to bring our vision to life. This is the kind of customer service that would prompt anybody to want to leave a heartfelt review. This kind of service stands out tremendously because it is so welcoming that you feel such a load of gratitude.

Monica and Stephanie run a family-owned business with all the accommodations that you can imagine. The bride and groom get their own beautiful and comfortable suite, which they are able to use for a sufficient amount of time prior to the ceremony and during if needed. There are multiple options to host your ceremony in (2 outdoors options, indoors, and outdoor with accommodation spaces). The food tasting was absolutely incredible and made me very happy to know that I've got new Italian family members! The dedication to detail that both Monica and Stephanie provide has been phenomenal, and we highly recommend this venue for weddings or any celebration.

The space is stunning! With a river stream that runs behind the property, my fiancé and I are excited to take pictures during our wedding and capture the beauty. Overall, Bello Giorno Estate is a truly unique space of beauty, peace, and luxury wrapped in a giant gift of kindness. This process has been unforgettable, and I'm confident that on our wedding day, it will truly be a ‘beautiful day’ and wonderful memory. Thanks again, Monica and Stephanie.
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Maryanne Sent on 07/24/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Five stars!

I was fortunate to be involved in my nephew’s wedding/reception at Bello Giorno! Immediately, I could tell that the owners knew exactly what they were doing. They were professional and flexible and offered guidance/suggestions in a kind and gentle manner. The suggestions they made were spot on! The entire staff (during the reception ) were punctual, professional and interacted nicely w/guests. Also, several of the guests had dietary issues which were accommodated ( and delicious!)! I highly recommend BELLO GIORNO to you! Superb and lovely event!❤️
Tracey
Tracey Sent on 07/22/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Beautiful Day Describes It

The beautiful grounds of Bello Giorno helps you escape into your own world. The gardens and scenery reminds you of a fairytale. The beautiful venue space is so special and welcoming. It's been a pleasure working with everyone and being able to have the most magical day to look forward to.
Nicole
Nicole Sent on 07/22/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Perfect venue

Absolutely stunning venue! Monica and her staff are the nicest people you'll ever meet, the planning process has been so easy and stress free, I wouldn't choose another venue to have my wedding at, also the food is absolutely AMAZING.
Eugene
Eugene Sent on 07/26/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Honest management with the best value, beautiful natural setting.

Go here for a personal, intimate touch. Right from the start, Monica Schiano, Bello Giorno's Wedding Coordinator made it personal, she truly wanted our life's best day to be perfect for us. Her heart is sincere and it shows! Stephanie, Bello Giorno's top bridal assistant, was the shining star of the event. Stephanie walked us through the rehearsal, kept her phone on 24/7, and went THE EXTRA MILE for us! Both of these amazing ladies did WHATEVER they could to make it special and perfect for us, and they did it from the heart, never nickel and diming us. I feel that this is the best wedding venue in NJ. The venue is a perfect setting with a small, gurgling river bordering the property. The food is spectacular. Many of our guests said that this was the best wedding they've ever been to!
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Tim H. Sent on 11/13/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Bello Giorno helped make our wedding day unforgettable.

Bello Giorno did a phenomenal job of hosting our wedding reception in October. It felt as though they took care of everything, letting us enjoy the day stress-free. The very reasonably priced package included the cake and catering and the food was amazing! Also the venue has a very welcoming family feel, as personal as it is elegant, and the staff are exceptionally kind and friendly, from the manager to the bridal assistant to the bartender and butlers – they made us feel like we were among family.
Throughout the planning process, Monica and Stephanie were just a phone call or text away, highly responsive to our questions and with an exceptional attention to detail. The service we got from Bello Giorno leading up to the day, as well as on the day itself, was remarkable. We were able to personalize the wedding to our heart’s desire, with Stephanie and Monica supporting us every step of the way toward realizing that vision.
We had our ceremony at our church and came to Bello Giorno later in the day for the reception. Upon our arrival to the venue, being able to retreat by ourselves into the beautiful cottage behind the venue and have some cocktails and appetizers in private helped us to ground ourselves and take everything in. Staff were delicately attentive to us, making sure we had enough food and drink while also allowing for our space.
The grounds are gorgeous. Some guests were seen stepping outside during the reception and just admiring the water running by in the river, or holding low-key conversation, remarking on how pleasant the outdoors was.
The inside of the venue was just the perfect size for our wedding, large enough to give everyone their space while also small enough to allow everyone to be near enough to one another and mingle. Things came together more nicely than we could have imagined.
Ultimately, we can say with confidence that Bello Giorno helped make our day as happy as possible. And our guests concurred – they reported the event was charming and the food was delicious, and at least one guest made a point of urging us to write a positive review if we did not already plan to do so ourselves (though we did plan to!). Every guest seemed to be made to feel as honored, welcomed and taken care of as we the bride and groom felt, which was very important to us. We’ve heard nothing but positive feedback from our guests about the venue and their staff. They even went above and beyond to prepare special meals for some of our vegetarian and vegan guests!
We highly recommend Bello Giorno, especially if low-stress wedding planning and a warm, intimate family feel complemented by phenomenal Italian food are desired on your special day. If we were to do the day over, we would have it be just the same, and we would trust Bello Giorno to make it as perfect as they did the first time.
Thanks Bello Giorno for helping make our day unforgettable!

Shannon and Tim
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Billie Sent on 10/27/2021
5 out of 5 rating

What an experiene we had at bello giorino!

Ladies! If you are looking for the GREATEST PLACE for your next affair LOOK NO FURTHER! There are no words to describe the BELLO GIORNO EXPERIENCE! The ESTATE is simply breathtaking. The rolling river the beautiful setting the ROMANCE just oozes from the place! Each and every part was an experience in its self! The food the atmosphere the staff TRULY EXCEPTIONAL!! NO REQUEST OR DESIRE CAN NOT BE DONE! I have been to many places in my lifetime BUT BELLO GIORINO was THE BEST! Our wedding was one of the MOST ROMANTIC EVER and people are still talking about it weeks later! Monica and her staff could not have been more accommodating to us and our guests. There is NOTHING I can find through this experience that was not WONDERFUL! From the value the food the atmosphere to the treatment of the entire staff BELLO GIORINO ranks NUMBER ONE! Do yourselves a favor! LOOK NO FURTHER! If you want A PARTY TO REMEMBER FOR A LIFETIME BELLO GIORINO SHOULD BE YOUR CHOICE!
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Harry.santa Sent on 10/12/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Our wedding was truly a "Beautiful Day"!

From start to finish the staff at Bello Giorno was professional, helpful, caring, and easy to work with. The Wedding venue was beautifully decorated inside and out.
We were delighted with the menu selections and our guests raved about the entire meal. We would highly recommend Bello Giorno to any couple looking for the complete package in a Wedding venue. Kudos to Stephanie and Monica for helping to make our Wedding the most memorable and beautiful day of our lives.
Best Regards, Harry and Patti Santa
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Alejandra Sent on 03/15/2021
5 out of 5 rating

A Dream Come True

From the moment my Fiance and I stepped into the Estate we knew that this would be where we'd tie the knot! After having a tour with Stephanie, and meeting with Monica, we fell even more in love. They are so extremely pleasant, kind, and patient and the Estate is breathtaking!
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Team

Stephanie Parr
Stephanie Parr
Bridal Assistant
Patti Toth
Patti Toth
Front of House Manager
Monica Schiano
Monica Schiano
Proprietor / Wedding Coordinator

Professional Network & Endorsements

GayWeddings.com GayWeddings.com Wedding Planners

For those looking for that "personal touch," I can't say enough about Tom and his team at Bello Giorno. As one of our most loyal vendors in the GayWeddings.com network in the past few years, Bello Giorno Catering has a proven record for taking care of the needs of LGBT couples. From a business-to-business perspective, we have loved getting to know Tom as we value highly personal relationships in our increasingly impersonal world.

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Bello Giorno Estate frequently asked questions

Bello Giorno Estate includes the following items and services for wedding events in its starting site fee:
  • Bridal Suite
  • Chairs
  • China
  • Clean Up
  • Event Planning
  • Flatware
  • Glassware
  • Lighting/Sound
  • Linens
  • Parking
  • Set Up
  • Tables
Bello Giorno Estate includes the following items and services in its wedding catering costs:
  • Cake Cutting
  • Dessert
  • Server(s)
  • Wedding Cake
The bar service starting price at Bello Giorno Estate includes:
  • Bartender(s)
  • Champagne Toast
  • House Beer
  • House Liquor
  • House Wine
  • Limited Bar
  • Open Bar
  • Premium Liquor
  • Signature Drink
  • Specialty Beer
  • Specialty Wine
The space offered by Bello Giorno Estate for wedding events is known for:
  • Banquet Hall
  • Country/Golf Club
  • Garden
  • Historic Building
  • Mansion
  • Park
  • Waterfront
Bello Giorno Estate offers the following indoor/outdoor options for weddings:
  • Indoor
  • Covered Outdoor
  • Uncovered Outdoor
Bello Giorno Estate offers the following types of wedding events:
  • Ceremony
  • Reception
  • Bridal Shower
  • Engagement Party
  • Elopements
  • Rehearsal Dinner
Bello Giorno Estate offers the following services for wedding events:
  • Bar Services
  • Catering Services
  • Clean Up
  • Event Planner
  • Event Rentals
  • Get Ready Rooms
  • Liability Insurance
  • Outside Vendors
  • Pet Friendly
  • Wifi
Bello Giorno Estate offers the following furniture and decor items for weddings:
  • Aisle Markers
  • Aisle Runners
  • Altar/Arch
  • Audio Equipment
  • Centerpieces
  • Chairs
  • Chair Covers
  • Dance Floor
  • Decor
  • Drapery
  • Furniture
  • Lighting
  • Tables
  • Tents
  • Tent Accessories
Bello Giorno Estate is recommended by 100% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 5.0, with the same score awarded for quality of service, flexibility, value, professionalism and average response time.
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