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The Hilton Short Hills is a wedding venue located in Short Hills, New Jersey. Stylishly designed, home to wonderful service, and in a fantastic location, it offers a complete wedding package under one roof. Dedicated to creating exceptional experiences for couples and their guests, the staff is committed to making everyone feel welcomed and comfortable from start to finish.

Facilities and Capacity

With 15,000 square feet of event space available, the Hilton Short Hills has room for up to 500 attendees. Prepare in a personal luxury suite before ascending the marble staircase for a breathtaking rooftop ceremony or an exchanging of vows in the tented pavilion. Meanwhile, the Grand Ballroom awaits for an elegant banquet-style meal with your guests before you occupy the dance floor.

Services Offered

Whatever your needs and requirements for your big day, a certified team of event planners is on hand to help take care of everything. Committed to hosting only one wedding per weekend, they are devoted to giving you their full attention for optimum service and maximum efficiency. From reception organization to equipment rental, an array of services are available through the venue to ensure that every moment of your day runs smoothly.

Cuisine

The hotel’s highly-skilled executive chef can help you create a full menu that you and your guests will never forget. Using only the freshest ingredients, the culinary team offers an extensive selection of delicious and customizable options that taste as good as they appear. Whether you’re looking for a scrumptious range of tantalizing hors d'oeuvres or a picture-perfect wedding cake, all courses and combinations can be catered for.

Accommodation

Once your special day has come to an end, you and your guests can unwind in the warm atmosphere of Short Hill’s luxurious accommodations. From comfortable deluxe guest rooms to the opulent presidential suite, there is a range of options to choose from. Over 300 rooms are available, all featuring a host of modern conveniences, including high-speed WiFi. A full breakfast is included for each guest and there is a range of facilities to avail of, including tennis courts and an outdoor pool.

Location

One of this venue’s greatest assets is its superb location. Tucked away amongst lush New Jersey woodlands, it is in an extremely convenient spot for guests. Ideal for those traveling, it is only 30 minutes by train or car from New York City and a 25-minute drive from Newark International Airport. It is also positioned close to a host of local attractions, including the Short Hills Mall and the American Dream Meadowlands adventure center.

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Frequently asked questions

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?

$1,000

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

$1,000

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

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

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

Cake Cutting
Dessert
Server(s)
Wedding Cake

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

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

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

150

How many event spaces or rooms does your venue offer?

16

Describe your venue:

Ballroom
Banquet Hall
Hotel
Resort
Rooftop

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
Rehearsal Dinner

What event services do you offer?

Accommodations
Bar Services
Catering Services
Clean Up
Event Planner
Event Rentals
Get Ready Rooms
Wifi

What catering services do you offer?

Buffet
Cocktail Reception
Dessert
Hors d'oeuvres
Plated
Server(s)
Stations
Tastings

What bar services do you provide?

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

What event items are available?

Chairs
Dance Floor
Lighting
Tables
Tents

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

Reviews of Hilton Short Hills

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Hilton Short Hills is a clean, well-located hotel ideal for wedding weekends, with spacious rooms, on-site parking, shuttles, and strong room-block incentives. Couples praise the attentive, responsive staff, seamless coordination, and excellent food and service. Outdoor photo spots are limited, but nearby venues are available.

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Hilton Short Hills is a clean, well-located hotel ideal for wedding weekends, with spacious rooms, on-site parking, shuttles, and strong room-block incentives. Couples praise the attentive, responsive staff, seamless coordination, and excellent food and service. Outdoor photo spots are limited, but nearby venues are available.

PIERRE
Pierre Sent on 12/15/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Great Experience

Great staff, excellent property, outstanding location, extremely satisfied wedding party and guest.
Adrien
Adrien Sent on 09/23/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Perfect for our Wedding Block!

The Hilton Short Hills is a preferred hotel partner with our venue (Crystal Plaza) but if you are getting married anywhere in the area I would highly recommend! The rooms were spacious & clean. Parking available on-site for our guests' convenience. Our guests loved gathering in the bar at night & enjoyed breakfast in the restaurant the morning after as well. Victoria & her team were fantastic to work with in the months leading up to the wedding as well!
K
Kathleen Sent on 05/10/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Responsive

Everyone we worked with at the Hilton Short Hills was professional, helpful, and responsive. It was easy to use the platform to keep track of the hotel block.
Yasmeen
Yasmeen Sent on 05/03/2025
5 out of 5 rating

April 2025 Wedding At The Hilton Short Hills

The team at the Hilton Short Hills was absolutely amazing to work with throughout our wedding planning process and on our special day. From the moment we first reached out, their communication was so helpful and they were quick to respond to any questions or requests we had. The venue itself was absolutely beautiful, and the food was incredible - our guests are still raving about it! Yara Samad in particular was such a huge help, going above and beyond to ensure we were comfortable and stress-free on our wedding day. She really put in so much effort to make our day truly special. We could not have asked for a better venue and team to celebrate our marriage with. We highly recommend the Hilton Short Hills to any couple looking for an unforgettable wedding experience.
A
Ashley Sent on 04/29/2025
5 out of 5 rating

I used this as my wedding block, and we used the ready to get ready the morning of the wedding!

This hotel was amazing! Very clean, and we got 2 free nights in a king suite due to the amount of rooms we had booked! It helped a lot hen planning where to get ready! The rooms are spacious, and they even gave us champagne and chocolate covered strawberries after we were married! We LOVED working with Victoria!
Amber
Amber Sent on 02/22/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing Service

My husband and I reserved our wedding block at The Hilton Short Hills for our wedding at The Park Savoy Estate. First off, The Hilton Short Hills is absolutely beautiful and working with the sales manager, Victoria B., was a breeze. Victoria is so kind, communicative, and goes above and beyond for her couples. My husband and I cannot speak more highly of Victoria and all of the staff at the Hilton Short Hills.
Brittany
Brittany Sent on 01/03/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Fall Wedding

Don’t overlook the Short Hills Hilton for your wedding! It was the perfect location for our big day, offering a central gathering spot where our guests didn’t have to worry about traveling throughout the day. We explored several traditional venues, but none felt as right as this one. We had a November wedding and didn’t expect to have an outdoor ceremony, but the hotel’s lovely patio space was a wonderful option, and surprisingly, the noise from the JFK Parkway wasn’t an issue. For our indoor ceremony, the venue features a permanent enclosed tent structure. At first glance, it didn’t seem like much, but with the help of the event coordinator Vivian Cohen’s help and coordination with our florist, the space was transformed into something breathtaking. The reception space was spacious and perfect for our 170 guests—large enough for everyone to feel comfortable but not so big that it felt empty. Guests still rave about the food and service! The chef and maître d' truly deserve all the praise. The hors d’oeuvres were diverse and delicious, from sliders to a pasta bar to sushi. We chose the salmon and short ribs for dinner, which we selected during a private tasting session. The hotel grounds, filled with foliage, were perfect for photos, especially as we were lucky to have beautiful fall colors for our shoot. Victoria at the Hilton was incredibly helpful with coordinating room blocks, hotel room gift bags, and storage. Vivian was a dream to work with—she was welcoming, communicative, and made everything run smoothly. Her checklist was a lifesaver for keeping track of details, and she was hands-on with day-of coordination, ensuring everyone knew where they needed to be and helping with the little touches that made everything perfect. We couldn’t have asked for a better venue or team to help make our wedding day unforgettable!
Allison
Allison Sent on 11/14/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Great experience!

The whole team at the Hilton Short Hills was a pleasure to work with! We used the Hilton Short Hills for our wedding weekend – room block (~50 rooms), breakfast and after-party. It is a very well-operated hotel - clean, comfortable, well-staffed. The sales manager made the reservation process so easy, and the catering manager was very helpful with arranging the space and menu for the breakfast and after-party. Both were very responsive, knowledgeable and professional. The Hilton Short Hills services numerous weddings and other functions so they really have all the kinks worked out. They made our wedding weekend seamless! Thank you Hilton Short Hills team!
Lisa
Lisa Sent on 11/08/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Excellent hotel

On the weekend of August 23-25, 2024 we used the Hilton at Short Hills for my daughters wedding. All through the process of planning , Victoria was extremely responsive and helpful. We had a block of rooms for our guests. My daughter and her husband earned two free night because we reached the amount of rooms . Shuttles were provided for free from the hotel to venue and back. That was a huge plus and it went very smoothly. Some guest booked after the block due date and they were still able to get the price. We were very happy withe the hotel room also. An excellent experience.
Tina
Tina Sent on 11/07/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Yara is wonderful to work with! Her attention to detail is fantastic!

Welcome Cocktails and a Farewell Brunch were in store for our Wedding Weekend while our guests stayed at Hilton Short Hills. Food and drinks were fabulous, staff was great! Highly recommend!
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Awards

47
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2026 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2025 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2024 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2018 Winner

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Hilton Short Hills frequently asked questions

Hilton Short Hills includes the following items and services for wedding events in its starting site fee:
  • Bridal Suite
  • Chairs
  • China
  • Clean Up
  • Event Planning
  • Flatware
  • Glassware
  • Linens
  • Parking
  • Set Up
  • Tables
Hilton Short Hills includes the following items and services in its wedding catering costs:
  • Cake Cutting
  • Dessert
  • Server(s)
  • Wedding Cake
The bar service starting price at Hilton Short Hills includes:
  • Bartender(s)
  • Champagne Toast
  • House Wine
  • Open Bar
  • Premium Liquor
  • Signature Drink
The space offered by Hilton Short Hills for wedding events is known for:
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet Hall
  • Hotel
  • Resort
  • Rooftop
Hilton Short Hills offers the following indoor/outdoor options for weddings:
  • Indoor
  • Covered Outdoor
  • Uncovered Outdoor
Hilton Short Hills offers the following types of wedding events:
  • Ceremony
  • Reception
  • Bridal Shower
  • Engagement Party
  • Rehearsal Dinner
Hilton Short Hills offers the following services for wedding events:
  • Accommodations
  • Bar Services
  • Catering Services
  • Clean Up
  • Event Planner
  • Event Rentals
  • Get Ready Rooms
  • Wifi
Hilton Short Hills offers the following furniture and decor items for weddings:
  • Chairs
  • Dance Floor
  • Lighting
  • Tables
  • Tents
Hilton Short Hills is recommended by 96% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 4.8 out of 5 with the following breakdown: 4.9 in quality of service, 4.8 in average response time, 4.8 in flexibility, 4.8 in professionalism and 4.8 in value.
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