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Cranbury Inn provides a colonial wedding venue for couples in central New Jersey. The friendly and hospitable staff have greeted guests from all over the world since the mid-1750s. While the owners have changed since its establishment, the inn claims it still belongs to “the people.” Serving its original purpose to entertain, Cranbury Inn offers a spacious and historic environment for any type of gathering. Contact this venue to begin planning the wedding of your dreams!

Facilities and Capacity
The inn is made up of two stagecoaches built together as one. Upon entrance, guests are greeted by colonial living rooms and historic spaces. Among the rooms are authentic antiques and furnishings from the 1700s. Originally used as a place to stay, the rooms were converted into dining rooms as a way to entertain parties of smaller sizes. The main dining room is decorated with a collection of plates and surrounded by eight large windows. In 2005, a timber-framed banquet hall was constructed to hold events of a larger scale. The warm and rustic room provides enough space to hold over 200 guests for a seated dinner.

Services Offered
An event consultant is available at all times to help bring your vision to life. With the help of Cranbury Inn, couples are given access to cozy accommodations, in-house catering and bar packages as well as event planning. Your personal consultant will arrange a wedding checklist for you to ensure perfection when it comes to your big day.

Cuisine
Before your meal, guests are treated to a cocktail party of passed hors-d'oeuvres. The in-house catering team provides every guest with champagne toasts throughout dinner alongside the dining style of your choice. Cranbury Inn is able to provide the following serving styles:

  • Buffet
  • Family style
  • Plated
  • Stations
  • Dessert


History
The inn began to fill the void in the town of Cranberry. As colonial travelers made their way throughout the colonies, they needed a location where they could refresh, sleep and feed their horses. Since then, the inn has served famous celebrities and politicians from Albert Einstein to Meg Ryan.

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Frequently asked questions

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

Yes

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

$500

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

No

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

$500

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

Chairs
China
Clean Up
Flatware
Glassware
Linens
Set Up
Tables

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

25

How many event spaces or rooms does your venue offer?

3

Describe your venue:

Banquet Hall
Barn
Historic Building
Loft
Restaurant

What kind of settings are available?

Indoor

Which of the following wedding events does your venue service?

Ceremony
Reception
Bridal Shower
Engagement Party
Rehearsal Dinner

What event services do you offer?

Bar Services
Catering Services
Clean Up
Event Planner
Event Rentals
Get Ready Rooms
Liability Insurance
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?

Chairs
Furniture
Lighting
Tables

What food and beverage items are available?

Barware
China
Flatware
Glassware
Linens

What transportation and access is available?

Parking
Wheelchair Access

What months are included in your peak season?

April
May
June
September
October
November

What months are included in your off-peak season?

January
February
March
July
August
December

Reviews of Cranbury Inn

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Paul Sent on 09/11/2018
5 out of 5 rating
An absolutely fabulous day that all my guests raved about! The best part for me other than our wedding met all our expectations was that there was absolutely zero stress in the planning. Thanks again for glorious memories to last the rest of our lives!!!!
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Hannah Sent on 06/25/2018
5 out of 5 rating
Beautiful venue! Great value! Very accommodating! The guests raved about the food and the beauty of the legacy room!
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Alison Sent on 11/03/2017
5 out of 5 rating
We had a wonderful experience with the Cranbury Inn. Our wedding was 10/14/2017. We highly recommend going to see the space in person to see the impressiveness of the Legacy Room. We got the look of a barn wedding with the addition of modern comforts. We had numerous people at our wedding tell us it was the most beautiful wedding they had ever attended. The room just glows in the evening and it's really cool to take photos from the balcony over-looking the space.
We never felt stressed during our wedding planning, as everything was so easy with the Cranbury Inn. We paid one set, VERY REASONABLE price per person and pretty much everything was included: a generous offering of hors d'oeuvres, meals, table linens, etc. The Cranbury Inn operates as a restaurant on a daily basis, so you know their food is good. We just picked three entrees from their regular menu, as well as a delicious red pepper soup (perfect for a fall wedding), and a salad. The only food the Cranbury Inn does not include is the wedding cake. We got our cake from a local vendor and the Cranbury Inn sliced it and plated it with a scoop of ice cream served in an edible chocolate cup . . . a very nice touch. Tom, the owner, is a loquacious guy, but he was very flexible. He provided everything we asked. We wanted our ceremony to be set up with rows of seating, which he gladly accommodated despite it being a lot of work for his staff to break down the rows and reset the dinner tables during cocktail hour. Tom is a bit old school...most meetings were in-person, but he delivered everything we wanted. We got quotes from quite a few venues in NJ and the Cranbury Inn was by far the best value. One would be hard-pressed to beat a deal that includes a ceremony space, reception venue, and catering (including full open bar) for 185 people under $25k in New Jersey.
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Joy Sent on 10/13/2017
5 out of 5 rating
The purrfect setting for my daughter's rustic wedding. Tom and Gay worked well with us to make the reception our own and went above and beyond to accommodate us. Thank you again to the owners and staff of the Cranbury inn
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Meaghan Sent on 09/16/2016
5 out of 5 rating
Amazing Venue. Everything was perfect! Tom is extremely flexible in planning everything. Food choices were limitless and delicious. So happy with our decision to have our wedding in this amazing venue.
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Heather Sent on 11/18/2014
5 out of 5 rating
The Cranbury Inn was absolutely outstanding throughout our wedding planning and actual wedding. Tom and his wife were so accommodating and welcomed every question or concern we had. We had dinner there several times before, unannounced, and we were impressed every time. We were walked through the kitchen and even their freezer unannounced! He knows what he is doing, he knows what will or won't work at his unique venue. We had our cocktail hour before the ceremony, and everyone loved it. The whole evening went extremely smoothly and Tom & his staff went above and beyond to make sure everyone was taken care of. I can't say enough nice things about every single person we encountered that works there. Everyone was so friendly and helpful- even when we came back the next day to pick up the leftover cake & centerpieces- they were wonderful.

I knew I didn't want to get married in the same old same hotel ballroom with "clubby" up-lighting. The Legacy Room was such a lovely & different setting for our ceremony & reception. All of our guests loved the view from the 2nd floor as we exchanged vows, and the candlelight/chandeliers created such a romantic and unique mood for the night. It has a charming, rustic and warm vibe and everyone is still commenting on it.

The food was fantastic & plentiful, and we heard all great things from our guests about it too. We offered choice of Filet Mignon, Turkey with all the trimmings & Salmon with dill sauce. The Inn even catered to several different Vegetarian & gluten-free options amongst our guests that very night! My groom and I were busy mingling & sat down to eat a bit later than dinner was served-- and the maître d' insisted she take the plates and get us hot ones instead. SHE WAS GREAT, and also very funny and sweet.
I could go on and on about the night..but bottom line- the Cranbury Inn is the best in the area if you are looking for great food, a unique location, and fun & friendly staff/owners.
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Cindy Sent on 11/18/2013
5 out of 5 rating
I am the mother of the groom and want to say that Tom and his staff did a fantastic job with our son's wedding. From the cocktail hour to the end of the evening, everything was perfect. The food was fantastic, the room is beautiful and Tom (the owner) couldn't have been nicer and accommodating. Thank you to all involved.
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Sherry Sent on 03/24/2012
5 out of 5 rating
We chose the Cranbury Inn because of the beautiful Legacy Room and the owner Tom Ingegneri. We first visited without an appointment. Tom was happy to talk to us and gave us the grand tour. In addition to the beautiful facility we were impressed with the spotless kitchen. Tom gave us different ideas of how to do our ceremony and reception and also had a list of vendors that he had worked with in the past in case we needed them. Planning was very easy and I liked that I could offer my guest a choice of food. Wedding day was wonderful! The food was great and the service was excellent. I would highly recommend the Cranbury Inn
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Heather Sent on 01/14/2009
5 out of 5 rating
The Cranbury Inn was a gorgeous backdrop for our wedding! My husband and I knew from the moment we stepped in that it was perfect for us. Even though we visited many locations, all we did was compare them to the Cranbury Inn and none of them stood up. We had both the ceremony and reception at the Inn and both went off without a hitch. The food was fabulous and I still get people giving me rave reviews about it even now (6 months later). Tom and Gay were extremely accommodating and they made sure every detail was attended to. On the day of, the staff was very helpful and courteous not only to my husband and myself, but to all of our guests. They really made us feel at ease and so we were really able to sit back and enjoy our special day. The town of Cranbury is the icing on the cake because it is so quaint and picturesque (perfect for picture-taking!). I would highly recommend The Cranbury Inn to anybody looking for a wonderful wedding to remember. We look forward to returning by ourselves and having a romantic dinner (maybe for our first anniversary!!).

Thank you, Tom and Gay, for such a beautiful wedding day!
-Heather and Bob
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Jennifer Sent on 10/23/2008
5 out of 5 rating
The reception facility was absolutely stunning!! All of the chandeliers in the room gave off this warm, romantic glow that made for some stunning pictures! The food is impeccable and Tom will work with you to design your menu to your liking, but also gives you advice and suggestions along the way. The servers are well trained and every single detail of my day was paid attention to. The PERFECT place to have your reception!!!
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Cranbury Inn frequently asked questions

Cranbury Inn includes the following items and services for wedding events in its starting site fee:
  • Chairs
  • China
  • Clean Up
  • Flatware
  • Glassware
  • Linens
  • Set Up
  • Tables
The space offered by Cranbury Inn for wedding events is known for:
  • Banquet Hall
  • Barn
  • Historic Building
  • Loft
  • Restaurant
Cranbury Inn offers the following indoor/outdoor options for weddings:
  • Indoor
Cranbury Inn offers the following types of wedding events:
  • Ceremony
  • Reception
  • Bridal Shower
  • Engagement Party
  • Rehearsal Dinner
Cranbury Inn offers the following services for wedding events:
  • Bar Services
  • Catering Services
  • Clean Up
  • Event Planner
  • Event Rentals
  • Get Ready Rooms
  • Liability Insurance
  • Wifi
Cranbury Inn offers the following furniture and decor items for weddings:
  • Chairs
  • Furniture
  • Lighting
  • Tables
Cranbury Inn is recommended by 85% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 4.2 out of 5 with the following breakdown: 4.3 in quality of service, 4.3 in average response time, 4.3 in value, 4.2 in professionalism and 4.1 in flexibility.
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