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The Boathouse at Mercer Lake

From 75 to 240 guests
Ceremony/Reception
Outdoor/Indoor
Get Ready Rooms

Why couples loved this venue

  • Unique aesthetic style
  • Quality catering
  • Guests comfort
  • Amenities
Ali
Dayna
Jerrica
Evangelina
Nicole

Recommended by 94% of couples

About this venue

The Boathouse at Mercer Lake is a newly renovated lakefront wedding venue in Mercer County Park in West Windsor, New Jersey. Views of the lake and surrounding nature provide couples with a scenic backdrop for their special day.

Facilities and Capacity

Overlooking lush park greenery and a picturesque lake, this event space has two areas to hold your wedding or social event. An elegant suite provides couples and their wedding party a place to prepare for the big day. The Boathouse at Mercer Lake features a lakeside gazebo for couples who would like an outdoor ceremony. The main ballroom at Boathouse, Lakeside Hall, speaks for itself with expansive views of Mercer Lake. This space can accommodate up to 240 guests and features a sleek and contemporary design with 19-foot vaulted ceilings. The ballroom's exposed beams and artistic tile add charm to the space. Large windows and double doors lead guests out to the estate's large porch.

Services Offered

The Boathouse at Mercer Lake provides on-site catering and bar services for receptions. The venue is equipped with lighting, a sound system, and a dance floor to ensure your entertainment needs are covered. Staff will assist with set up and clean up on the day.

Features

Large team (21+ members)

Experience

  • 22 years in business

  • We speak English and Spanish

Links

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Weddings at this venue

Ali & Jared's wedding
Ali & Jared
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FAQ

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?

$750

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

$750

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

What is the starting price per person for bar service?

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

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

75

How many event spaces or rooms does your venue offer?

2

Describe your venue:

Ballroom
Banquet Hall
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?

Accommodations
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
French Service
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?

Audio Equipment
Chairs
Dance Floor
Furniture
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?

February
March
April
May
June
July
August
September
October
November
December

What months are included in your off-peak season?

January
February
March
April
May
June
July
August
September
October
November
December

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Reviews of The Boathouse at Mercer Lake

Weddingwire
4.7/5 29 reviews
Google
4.6/5 529 reviews
A
Alicia Sent on 05/17/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Superb management and Staff!!

Sonya Siso and her staff, at the boathouse on Lake Mercer is absolutely superb! Five star in every category!! She ran circles around our wedding planner for my daughters wedding!! Completely flexible, communicative with immediate responses! She and her staff converted our outdoor ceremony to an indoor one due to weather without blinking an eye and it was absolutely just as wonderful as it would’ve been if not better!! Super accommodating staff. You absolutely do not need a wedding planner with Sonya and her staff, if you plan on taking care of all of the details leading up to two weeks out from the event.
Ali
Ali R. Sent on 11/11/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Remig Wedding

Recently married at the boathouse! Incredible day & the entire process was amazing. Planning a wedding can become intense, but the boathouse allowed the process to be smooth, easy, & to the utmost perfection! Food, views, flexibility to work with me, & help was untouchable! Best day ever! All of my guests can’t stop talking about how beautiful the venue was & how delicious the food was! Sonya was a great help throughout! It rained a little 2 hours before the ceremony so Sonya did a later outdoor set up to allow the rain to pass, but still have us get married outside along the water which is what we really wanted. It was so amazing & a dream come true day!
Dayna
Dayna Sent on 11/11/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Boathouse is everything !

The boot house truly met all of our expectations and more! The venue is absolutely stunning with beautiful water views. The food was top quality from start to finish. The service was extremely detailed and served in a perfect timely order. Everybody on staff was so kind and worked together so well. Sonya is the wedding coordinator and knows exactly how to get things done . They honestly couldn’t do enough for us. I would highly recommend this venue to any future couples , you will not be disappointed.
Jerrica
Jerrica Sent on 09/16/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Our Perfect Reception Venue

My now husband & I had our wedding at the end of August 2024 & we chose The Boathouse as our reception venue. We could not have been happier. Sonya was an absolute pleasure to work with. She was friendly, professional, straightforward & answered all questions I had whether it was via text, email or phone call. Sonya was on top of all the details & made sure everything ran smoothly. The Maitre'd, WOW. She ran a smooth ship. She was right there if you needed her. Her attention to detail & customer service was fantastic. You could tell she wanted everyone to have a good time. You wouldn't have guessed there was an issue as she was right there to make sure things ran seamlessly. The rest of the staff of the boathouse from bartenders, to servers, chef, etc was fantastic! They made our day special & I cannot thank them enough!

Everyone raved at how good the food was & that they enjoyed cocktail hour on the deck overlooking the lake. I believe Jennifer was our server who took care of my husband & I, making sure we had food in our bridal suite, tidying things up, that our drinks were always filled & just really wanting to make sure we were comfortable & taken care of throughout the evening.

The boathouse met our needs & was perfect for us. I highly recommend!
S
Sunanda Sent on 12/18/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Beautiful, Simple, Easy Wedding Day

The Boathouse is a beautiful venue during any season! I got married here on a foggy December day and it was absolutely beautiful. Food was taken care of, with options for Indian food since most of my guests were Indian. Sonya, the event coordinator, was an incredible point of contact. Very responsive to my e-mails and texts, right on time, and even offered to pass out sparkling cider to our guests when she saw there was nothing to do a toast with. She was very attentive to all our guests needs- my sister-in-law needed to store her breast milk in a fridge and she was quick to respond to her request. Prices are very reasonable considering what all is included. Can't recommend this venue enough.
Evangelina
Evangelina Sent on 10/12/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing!! - Beautiful and Professional!

I absolutely loved having my wedding at The Boathouse at Mercer Lake! It was beautiful, super organized, and I loved how you get to have your ceremony on the pier, cocktail hour on the deck, and the reception inside. Sonya and Christina were great from the start and were present throughout the entire wedding, helping us out! Could not recommend the venue and the staff more!
K
Kristen Sent on 10/12/2020
5 out of 5 rating

A Dream Come True

My husband and I fell in love with the atmosphere when we first arrived. Not only is the venue itself amazing but the staff is incredible. They did anything and everything they could to make sure our day was everything we dreamt of. The food was absolutely delicious and the service was spectacular! Special shout out to Sonya who was amazing and supportive during the whole process especially because we had to postpone twice. The Boathouse will always have a special place in my heart.
C
Christine Sent on 11/18/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Couldn’t have asked for anything more!

We had our wedding at the Boat House on September 20, 2019. It was everything we wanted!! We were having a nautical themed wedding and the Boat House was perfect! We met with Sonya and told her everything that we were looking for. From start to finish, Sonya made everything so easy!! Our day was perfect! The setting, the food...absolute perfection! Our guests are still talking about how much fun they had and how delicious the food was! I would definitely recommend the Boat House.
J
Jess Sent on 09/19/2019
5 out of 5 rating

The boathouse at Mercer lake was amazing

The venue was beautiful, everything was executed with style and the food was great! The lake in the background made for a perfect wedding day . Sonya was great to work with
Nicole
Nicole Sent on 12/23/2018
5 out of 5 rating

Beautiful wedding

Our wedding was this past November at the Boathouse at Mercer Lake and it was absolutely beautiful! We worked with Sonya who was an absolute dream to work with. She was quick to respond to all of our questions and made sure we got everything we requested before, during and after our wedding. Our ceremony, cocktail hour and reception were all amazing. The food was FANTASTIC. Staff were beyond nice and accommodating. Beautiful amazing venue!!!
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The Boathouse at Mercer Lake frequently asked questions

The Boathouse at Mercer Lake 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
The Boathouse at Mercer Lake includes the following items and services in its wedding catering costs:
  • Cake Cutting
  • Dessert
  • Server(s)
  • Wedding Cake
The bar service starting price at The Boathouse at Mercer Lake includes:
  • Bartender(s)
  • Champagne Toast
  • House Beer
  • House Liquor
  • House Wine
  • Open Bar
  • Signature Drink
The space offered by The Boathouse at Mercer Lake for wedding events is known for:
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet Hall
  • Park
  • Waterfront
The Boathouse at Mercer Lake offers the following indoor/outdoor options for weddings:
  • Indoor
  • Covered Outdoor
  • Uncovered Outdoor
The Boathouse at Mercer Lake offers the following types of wedding events:
  • Ceremony
  • Reception
  • Bridal Shower
  • Engagement Party
  • Elopements
  • Rehearsal Dinner
The Boathouse at Mercer Lake offers the following services for wedding events:
  • Accommodations
  • Bar Services
  • Catering Services
  • Clean Up
  • Event Planner
  • Event Rentals
  • Get Ready Rooms
  • Liability Insurance
  • Outside Vendors
  • Pet Friendly
  • Wifi
The Boathouse at Mercer Lake offers the following furniture and decor items for weddings:
  • Audio Equipment
  • Chairs
  • Dance Floor
  • Furniture
  • Tables
The Boathouse at Mercer Lake is recommended by 94% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 4.7 out of 5 with the following breakdown: 4.8 in average response time, 4.7 in quality of service, 4.7 in flexibility, 4.7 in professionalism and 4.7 in value.
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