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About

A Tuscan-inspired wedding venue in Cedar Grove, New Jersey, Il Tulipano Catering & Special Events specializes in unique wedding celebrations. Family-owned and operated since 1982, the venue is dedicated to honoring the traditions and beliefs of the Polimeni family’s Italian heritage. Boasting an ambiance of sophisticated warmth, Il Tulipano Catering & Special Events’ world-class style and impeccable service make it the perfect choice for exceeding expectations!

Facilities and Capacity

Comfortably accommodating a maximum of 330 guests, Il Tulipano Catering & Special Events offers endless options for couples to host their ceremony and reception. While the beautifully landscaped Piazza features brick walkways, stone arches, and a cascading stone waterfall, the charming and graceful Grand Ballroom features crystal tulip chandeliers and romantic lighting. The elegantly appointed Tulip Terrace touts spectacular views of the venue’s impressive grounds from its window-lined walls.

Services Offered

This venue offers a variety of wedding-related services and amenities. Said options include, but are not limited to, the following:

  • Bridal attendant
  • Setup
  • Cleanup
  • Event planning
  • Event rentals
  • Lighting/sound

Cuisine

The venue’s professional culinary team prides itself on using the best and freshest ingredients for your special day. Offering a variety of catering services, options include—but are not limited to—the following:

  • Server(s)
  • Tastings
  • Hors d’oeuvres
  • Buffet-style dinner
  • Station-style dinner
  • Family-style dinner

Other Facilities

Il Tulipano Catering & Special Events features various wedding facilities for couples to use during and prior to their event. From the glass-enclosed Great Hall to the window-lined Tulip Terrace, each is a fitting option for bridal showers, engagement parties, and rehearsal dinners.

Other Services

Interested couples have the option of including a variety of bar services with their celebration. Said services include but are not limited to:

  • Liquor license
  • Bartender(s)
  • Open bar
  • Cash bar
  • Limited bar
  • House liquor
  • Premium liquor
  • House beer
  • Specialty beer
  • House wine
  • Specialty wine
  • Signature drink

Location

Il Tulipano Catering & Special Events is an accomplished wedding venue in Essex County, New Jersey. The venue is less than two miles from a number of famous landmarks, such as Peckman Preserve and Hilltop Reservation.

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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 starting site fee?

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

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?

$30

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

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

Describe your venue:

Ballroom
Banquet Hall

What kind of settings are available?

Indoor
Uncovered Outdoor

Which of the following wedding events does your venue service?

Ceremony
Reception
Engagement Party

What event services do you offer?

Event Planner
Event Rentals
Get Ready Rooms

What event items are available?

Audio Equipment
Centerpieces
Chairs
Chair Covers
Dance Floor
Furniture
Lighting
Photo booth
Tables

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?

May
June
July
August
September
October

What months are included in your off-peak season?

January
February
March
April
November
December

Reviews of il Tulipano

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4.9 out of 5 rating
4.9 out of 5 rating
162 reviews
98% recommend it
  • Quality of service
    5 out of 5 rating
  • Average response time
    4.9 out of 5 rating
  • Professionalism
    4.9 out of 5 rating
  • Value
    4.9 out of 5 rating
  • Flexibility
    4.9 out of 5 rating
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Il Tulipano is praised by multiple reviewers for its exceptional service, delicious food, and beautiful venue. The staff, including Chef Mario, Michael Ventola, and Carlos, received high accolades for their attentiveness and professionalism in accommodating special requests and ensuring a seamless event execution. Guests raved about the quality and variety of food, noting the exceptional service provided. The venue's flexibility in customization, beautiful scenery, and overall magical atmosphere were highlighted as key factors in creating unforgettable experiences for various events, including weddings, sweet 16 parties, and engagement celebrations.n

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This AI-generated summary gives you a snapshot of the overall ratings and feedback from the reviews this vendor has received.

Il Tulipano is praised by multiple reviewers for its exceptional service, delicious food, and beautiful venue. The staff, including Chef Mario, Michael Ventola, and Carlos, received high accolades for their attentiveness and professionalism in accommodating special requests and ensuring a seamless event execution. Guests raved about the quality and variety of food, noting the exceptional service provided. The venue's flexibility in customization, beautiful scenery, and overall magical atmosphere were highlighted as key factors in creating unforgettable experiences for various events, including weddings, sweet 16 parties, and engagement celebrations.n

Elizabeth
Elizabeth Sent on 11/11/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Great food! Great space!

At Il Tulipano I was the only wedding on site, they have everything you need on site, and the staff is great. We got ready on site and Mike made sure we had everything we needed. The day ran so smoothly. We made last minute changes to signature drinks and we brought a machine that prints faces on drinks. The staff learned how to use it. The ceremony and reception space was beautiful. All the guests rave about the food. The venue has natural light and elegance with a subtle theme of tulips.
Jordyn
Jordyn Sent on 07/13/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Our Wedding was Magical!

My husband and I chose Il Tulipano for our wedding in May. It was one of the best choices we made for our special day. It was perfect for our guest count (150) and they were super flexible with the indoor/outdoor wedding (and rain backup plan). Everything was beautiful! Our guests were over the moon with the entire event. The pictures by the back waterfall garden came out gorgeous!!! Carlos was fantastic to work with and very flexible with our decor and setup requests. EXTREMELY SMOOTH day-of execution. Couldn't be happier with the entire process. Would highly recommend having an event here!

photo credit: https://dianaandkorey.com/
Isamar
Isamar Sent on 03/02/2020
5 out of 5 rating

Best venue ever!

Finding a venue for your wedding is one of the most stressful parts of wedding planning. I looked at so many and just wasn't really thrilled with them. Then I went to il Tulipano. Let me tell you, from the second I walked in, I just knew it was the venue for us! I was so impressed with EVERYTHING. This venue is PERFECT, just stunning. Gina helped us from the start of our wedding planning until the end! The day of my wedding was so absolutely perfect. They really captured all of my ideas and brought them to life. My day was filled with so much love, excitement and overall joy. My family and friends are still talking about how amazing the food was. The cocktail hour and Viennese hour really caught everyone off guard by how AMAZING it was. I 100% recommend il Tulipano to all the future brides and grooms. I will rave about il Tulipano for the rest of my life. I cannot thank them enough, especially Gina! Thank you il Tulipano for hosting the best night of my life and making it even more special!!

Professional Network & Endorsements

2 Endorsements
Florentina Flowers and Event Design Florentina Flowers and Event Design Wedding Florists

As a wedding professional I work with my catering site but Il Tulipano is one of the finest catering sites in NJ. We hosted a family party recently and they go above and beyond for the clients. Looking forward to using them again in the near future.

My Cinderella's Dream My Cinderella's Dream Wedding Hair & Makeup

Il Tulipano Catering was actually the Venue that Rita (co-owner of My Cinderella's Dream) and her husband got married at. Their Wedding was in April and even though it drizzled that day the Catering Hall was bright and inviting. The food is outstanding and all the people who work there couldn't have been more accommodating. Just goes to show you that good food, great place, friends and music is all you really need to make a great Wedding (Party). We as Vendors ourselves know how important it is to have a great review. We have worked with Il Tulipano on many occasions getting our Brides ready for their Wedding Day. We recommend them highly recommend them. Thank you for always being so gracious.

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il Tulipano frequently asked questions

il Tulipano 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
  • Parking
  • Set Up
il Tulipano includes the following items and services in its wedding catering costs:
  • Cake Cutting
  • Dessert
  • Server(s)
  • Wedding Cake
The bar service starting price at il Tulipano includes:
  • Bartender(s)
  • Champagne Toast
  • House Liquor
  • House Wine
  • Limited Bar
  • Open Bar
  • Premium Liquor
  • Signature Drink
The space offered by il Tulipano for wedding events is known for:
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet Hall
il Tulipano offers the following indoor/outdoor options for weddings:
  • Indoor
  • Uncovered Outdoor
il Tulipano offers the following types of wedding events:
  • Ceremony
  • Reception
  • Engagement Party
il Tulipano offers the following services for wedding events:
  • Event Planner
  • Event Rentals
  • Get Ready Rooms
il Tulipano offers the following furniture and decor items for weddings:
  • Audio Equipment
  • Centerpieces
  • Chairs
  • Chair Covers
  • Dance Floor
  • Furniture
  • Lighting
  • Photo booth
  • Tables
il Tulipano is recommended by 98% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 4.9 out of 5 with the following breakdown: 5 in quality of service, 4.9 in average response time, 4.9 in flexibility, 4.9 in professionalism and 4.9 in value.

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