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Indian Trail Club

Up to 250 guests
Ceremony/Reception
Outdoor/Indoor
Get Ready Rooms

Why couples loved this venue

  • Unique aesthetic style
  • Quality catering
  • Guests comfort
  • Amenities
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Mia
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Dana
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Recommended by 98% of couples

About this venue

Indian Trail Club is a private country club wedding venue located in Franklin Lakes with gorgeous lakefront views. This venue operates under a one-wedding-per-day policy, ensuring that the Lake House is yours for the day. This sophisticated and rustic property is embellished with stunning trees and colorful flowers that make for memorable photo opportunities. At this club, your friends and family can expect gracious service and flavorful cuisine to compliment your magical celebrations.

Facilities and Capacity

This venue has indoor and uncovered outdoor areas that can comfortably host up to 250 people with a dance floor. The ballroom is great for receptions that run long into the night. Complete with large windows and off-white walls, this event space can be designed and configured however you desire. Adjacent to the ballroom is the cocktail room and bar. A spot that is great for cocktail hours, this area allows guests to mingle before a night of dancing commences. Here, you and your loved ones can feast on inspired cuisine complemented by thirst-quenching beverages. Other event spaces include the private terrace. Featuring lake views, this outdoor space enables you and your loved ones to sip on cocktails and watch as the sun sets on your one-of-a-kind day.

Services Offered

At Indian Trail Club, the professional staff is devoted to making your big day unforgettable. Our Catering Managers ensure that all of your requirements are met before the wedding day arrives. You may also make use of the venue’s plethora of set up items to help transform your chosen event space. Some of these items include chairs, tables, table lighting fixtures, and a sound system.

Cuisine

The executive banquet chef at this country club is ready to create the perfect wedding menu for you and your guests. Their fresh and flavorful cuisine is inspired by dishes from around the world. Some of their serving styles include passed hors d’oeuvres, buffets, formal dinners, stations, and cocktail receptions.

Location

Indian Trail Club is approximately 44 minutes from Newark Liberty International Airport by car for those traveling from out of town and only 25 miles from New York City.

Features

Large team (21+ members)

Experience

  • 67 years in business

  • We speak English

Links

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Weddings at this venue

Jenifer & Clinton's wedding
Jenifer & Clinton
68 photos
Caitlyn & Paul's wedding
Caitlyn & Paul
18 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?

$2,100

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

$2,100

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

Bridal Suite
Chairs
Clean Up
Set Up

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 Beer
House Liquor
House Wine
Open Bar
Signature Drink

How many event spaces or rooms does your venue offer?

3

Describe your venue:

Ballroom
Banquet Hall
Country/Golf Club

What kind of settings are available?

Indoor
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?

Bar Services
Catering Services
Clean Up
Event Planner
Get Ready Rooms
Pet Friendly
Wifi

What catering services do you offer?

Buffet
Cocktail Reception
Dessert
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
Liquor License
Open Bar
Premium Liquor
Signature Drink
Specialty Beer
Specialty Wine

What event items are available?

Altar/Arch
Chairs
Dance Floor
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
July
August
September
October
November
December

What months are included in your off-peak season?

January
February
March
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Reviews of Indian Trail Club

Weddingwire
4.9/5 60 reviews
Google
4.8/5 368 reviews
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Mary Sent on 10/08/2025
5 out of 5 rating

The BEST wedding venue in all of NJ!

We toured 15+ wedding venues and Indian Trail Club is by far the best one in all of New Jersey! Dana is a joy to work with, so accommodating, and everything flowed beautifully. We could not be happier with our decision. The food is fantastic, so many amazing options, and it is such a picturesque location with the lake in the back. We cannot recommend our experience with ITC enough!
Lynsey
Lynsey Sent on 10/29/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Beautiful Wedding Venue

We wish we could give the Indian Trail Club much more than 5 stars - a true hidden gem. From the moment we first met Debbie and the ITC team, we knew this was the only place we wanted to get married. Debbie, Dana, Chef John and the whole team at the ITC were extremely accommodating for everything we wanted for our dream wedding. From the amazing recommendations, to designing our perfect menu, our guests enjoyed every little moment. Debbie was quick to answer all of our questions. Chef John sat down with us to talk through in detail the menu from cocktail hour through dessert, and provided amazing recommendations and was so accommodating. The ITC made us feel like a part of their family, and for that we are truly grateful. We had a picture perfect October fall day for our wedding and were able to enjoy all of the beautiful spots their venue has to offer. Between the lake-side ceremony, golden hour photos on the dock, open doors into the reception making a great indoor/outdoor feel, beautiful stone fireplaces, and fire pits and heaters on the patio - pure perfection. Our guests raved about the food and all of the variety - there was something for everyone. The grilled cheese tomato soup shooters at cocktail hour and waffle ice cream sundae bar for dessert stole the show. We had a great spot with natural light for hair and makeup, an abundance of great locations for photos, a great lunch for everyone getting ready prepared by Chef John and a great bridal suite for the girls to get ready. There is not a separate location for the guys to get ready, but this was not an issue for us. The guys got ready at the hotel and came to the venue ready, which worked out very well for us. Thank you so much Debbie, Dana, Chef John and the whole ITC for your kindness, flexibility, and attention to detail. We are so thankful we chose your beautiful venue for our dream wedding, and wouldn't change a thing! Thank you for making our day incredible!
J
Julie Sent on 05/03/2022
5 out of 5 rating

A fairytale

I’m in love with this venue and have been since the moment I found it online. By doing a simple Google search of “Best cocktail hour”, we found the venue of our dreams. It really was a fairytale wedding! The grounds of ITC are magnificent. Their lake side venue makes the most romantic view. We were lucky to have our ceremony outside and the water from the lake was sparkling behind us as we said “I do”. The cocktail hour was insane!! We received so many compliments on the food, the quantity and quality of the food. The entrees were hot and consistent. Debbie is a pleasure to work with and really helps create your vision. Dana was also a huge help and makes sure you have everything you could possibly need. The entire staff were friendly and professional. We are so happy to have had our wedding at ITC. It was a beautiful day. We wouldn’t change a thing!
Mia
Mia M. Sent on 11/07/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Best Day Ever!

This venue is a hidden gem and if you are looking for a beautiful venue with attentive staff, gorgeous water views, delicious food with an extensive cocktail hour, personalized attention with one wedding a day and really just an overall wonderful experience book ITC immediately. We had to change our date twice due to COVID and not once were we given a hard time or charged any additional fees. Our wedding date moved from 2020 to 2021 and the cost per person remained the same. Debbie and Dana are responsive and walk you through every step leading up to the wedding and ensure that the day of your event runs without issue. I never felt a need to hire a day of coordinator as Debbie and Dana were thorough with all their communication and available for anything we needed. I left Dana with a packet of my decor layout and when I arrived at 8:00am the day of the wedding it was already set up exactly as I requested. The option to have both breakfast and lunch catered for the bridal party on the day of is perfect and myself and my bridal party loved the spreads provided.

Although the bridal suite is small and does not have great lighting, because you are the only event on site, hair and make-up are able to be set up in the bar area with huge windows and great natural light. There is lots of space and several lounge chairs for the bridal party to sit, relax and they can eat nearby while waiting their turn for services. Our bridal party stored any belongings we needed in the bridal suite, took advantage of having the private bathroom and popped in there as needed throughout the night as it’s conveniently located near the reception space. My bridal attendants, Josephine (AM) and Bonita (PM) were both extremely attentive and ensured we had whatever we needed at all times. Bonita boxed up extra cocktail hour food for us and checked on us consistently throughout the night. Aside from being attentive, Bonita had an excellent positive attitude and truly seemed happy to make sure we were enjoying our day.

Our guests RAVED about the food - especially cocktail hour. Our per person price included an open bar, 5 stations of our choice and 10 passed appetizers plus a farmhouse charcuterie table. The BBQ and Asian stations were a huge hit and guests really enjoyed all the variety amongst the passed apps. Our guests were all very impressed by the serving staff and said that not once did they have to ask for anything and always had full glasses of wine and water. I could write a novel about ITC and it wouldn’t be enough to describe how perfect they made our day!
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Melissa Sent on 10/23/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Beautiful wedding venue with super nice staff and amazing food!

We had our wedding at the Indian Trail Club in September 2021 and we could not have been happier with the venue. Debbie and Dana and the entire staff were so helpful and accommodating during the entire wedding planning process, and they remained very flexible for us during the uncertainties of COVID. The entire team at Indian Trail Club is so pleasant to work with, friendly, and responsive. From the outdoor ceremony on the Lake to the beautiful reception room, the venue was picture-perfect beautiful on our wedding day. The food was amazing, too. We had several wedding guests rave to us about the food and say how it was the best wedding food they have ever had. They offered customizable menu options and let us personalize the entire day to our liking. I highly recommend the Indian Trail Club!
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Melissa Sent on 10/01/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Best day ever!

Where to even start! Debbie and Dana truly make everything so easy. They respond to texts, emails and calls so fast. I never felt lost or confused during any of the process. The day of it looked like it may rain but they always had my dream of a ceremony out on the lake top of mind. We had the best day ever thanks to all of the staff! The venue is absolutely beautiful. So many locations for great photos. Book this venue!!
Jade
Jade Sent on 09/10/2021
5 out of 5 rating

100000000/10

If you are reading this review because you’ve come across Indian Trail Club, drop everything and book this hidden gem ASAP! Indian Trail Club is an absolute dream. Debbie, Dana, and the entire ITC staff are truly incredible and make your day run seamlessly. I booked Indian Trail Club in December 2018 for an October 2020 wedding. Through the planning process, Debbie and Dana were always available to answer all of my questions no matter how big or small. When the pandemic hit and we decided to postpone our wedding, Debbie simply moved the date to August 2021, no questions asked and no additional charges.

The venue, the views, and the grounds are gorgeous. If you are getting married on-site, the views from the lake are breathtaking. The best part is that you can take pictures anywhere on site. You even have the option to take pictures on the beach or dock.

The food is on another level. The chef is just as much a part of your day as Debbie and Dana. We were able to meet him at the food tasting and discuss all of the food options for the wedding. We even met with him at our final meeting where we made some minor changes to the dessert options to help fit our style a little more. The cocktail hour consists of stations and passed Hor’dourves. The options are endless! Believe me when I say that you and your guests will not leave cocktail hour hungry. Our guests are still raving about the food!

On the day of the wedding, you truly don’t have to worry about one single thing. Debbie and Dana take care of everything and make sure your day runs as smoothly as ever. I couldn’t have asked for a more perfect day. If you’re considering booking Indian Trail Club, do it! I promise you it will totally surpass all of your expectations.

To Debbie, Dana, & the entire ITC Team - Thank you for making all of our wedding dreams come true. Our day was absolutely perfect because of all of you!
C
Cait Sent on 07/27/2021
5 out of 5 rating

If I could give more than 5 stars, I would!

When I tell you that Indian trail club is the most amazing venue, I’m not kidding. Dana and Debbie were absolutely amazing to work with and made our entire wedding process seamless. Given the many changing restrictions and guidelines, they had a backup plan for everything and were so accommodating! Luckily, all restrictions were lifted and our day was an absolute dream come true. My wedding vision was executed perfectly with Dana and Debbie going above and beyond for us. Everyone keeps raving about how beautiful the venue was, how amazing the food was, and how great the service was overall! The cocktail hour was AWESOME. I’ve never seen anything like it. Indian trail club definitely made our wedding the best day ever. It’s such a hidden gem that I will recommend over and over again forever!!
Dana
Dana Sent on 07/08/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Dream venue!

The Indian Trail Club is an absolute DREAM. Dana and Debbie, as well as the rest of the staff at the Indian Trail Club, were so amazing to work with day of and throughout the entire wedding planning process. Everyone at the ITC is so attentive, personable, and professional. They worked so hard to make sure everything went smoothly so that we had the best wedding day imaginable. Planning a wedding during a pandemic was stressful, but Dana and Debbie made it so much easier. They were always there to answer our questions and put us at ease. Roxana, our Bridal Attendant, was also so attentive throughout the entire day! She was constantly there for us, making sure we had everything we needed. My husband and I talk about how sad we are that our wedding is over every single day! I wish we could do it again!

The Indian Trail Club is the best venue in NJ and we feel so fortunate to have had our wedding there. The space is absolutely beautiful- we barely needed to decorate. We appreciated being able to use lanterns, table numbers, easels, etc. provided by the ITC. The ceremony views and the view from the ballroom are breathtaking. Our guests loved having the option to hangout in the ballroom, by the bar, or outside on the patio.

I got ready with my mom, MIL, and bridesmaids in the bridal suite and by the bar area. The natural lighting was incredible by the bar! I also ordered a bridal bites platter for my girls for lunch. The wraps and salads were absolutely delicious!

I cannot get over how amazing the food was! The cocktail hour was so impressive and the staff made sure to have a platter for my husband and me in the bridal suite. I am seriously still dreaming about that Italian station!! Our guests have been non-stop raving about the cocktail hour and their meals. We've had so many people tell us it was the best wedding, best food, and most beautiful venue they've been to. A special shoutout to the chef for the incredible menu and the bartenders for the delicious cocktails (our guests especially loved the espresso martinis!). I'm crossing my fingers we get the opportunity to attend a wedding at ITC as guests one day!

The Indian Trail Club is truly a hidden gem. It was our dream venue and our day would not have been as perfect if we had gotten married somewhere else. Everything went better than we could have even imagined, especially with the restrictions being lifted and the beautiful weather. I could go on and on about how perfect our day was because of Dana, Debbie, and the Indian Trail Club.

Thank you from the bottom of our hearts for making our day magical and memorable. If we could do it all over again, we wouldn't change a thing.
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Vito Sent on 02/18/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Top notch! Excellent

Top notch - Bucolic setting, elegant finishes, excellent service. Debbie the manager is bar none the best wedding planner out there. She made our wedding a spectacular night to remember
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Team

Debbie Pagerie
Debbie Pagerie
Lake House Manager-Director of Catering
Dana Kurdyla
Dana Kurdyla
Assistant Director of Catering
Ricardo Jimenez
Ricardo Jimenez
Assistant Catering Manager
John Latona
John Latona
Executive Banquet Chef

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Indian Trail Club frequently asked questions

Indian Trail Club includes the following items and services for wedding events in its starting site fee:
  • Bridal Suite
  • Chairs
  • Clean Up
  • Set Up
Indian Trail Club includes the following items and services in its wedding catering costs:
  • Cake Cutting
  • Dessert
  • Server(s)
  • Wedding Cake
The bar service starting price at Indian Trail Club includes:
  • Bartender(s)
  • Champagne Toast
  • House Beer
  • House Liquor
  • House Wine
  • Open Bar
  • Signature Drink
The space offered by Indian Trail Club for wedding events is known for:
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet Hall
  • Country/Golf Club
Indian Trail Club offers the following indoor/outdoor options for weddings:
  • Indoor
  • Uncovered Outdoor
Indian Trail Club offers the following types of wedding events:
  • Ceremony
  • Reception
  • Bridal Shower
  • Engagement Party
  • Rehearsal Dinner
Indian Trail Club offers the following services for wedding events:
  • Bar Services
  • Catering Services
  • Clean Up
  • Event Planner
  • Get Ready Rooms
  • Pet Friendly
  • Wifi
Indian Trail Club offers the following furniture and decor items for weddings:
  • Altar/Arch
  • Chairs
  • Dance Floor
  • Tables
Indian Trail Club is recommended by 98% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 4.9 out of 5 with the following breakdown: 4.9 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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