The Chateau Grande Hotel is a hidden gem in a sea of run-of-the-mill wedding venues. If you are looking for a unique yet elegant, intimate yet grand venue, the CGH is your best choice.

I will start this off by sharing that I am a photographer in the wedding industry and I have been a part of many celebrations in the NY/NJ area. When it came to choosing our venue, I struggled to find a place that hasn't turned into a wedding factory, churning out 8 weddings a day with dry entrees that no one eats anyway.. Then I found this venue.

First and foremost, the food is as amazing as everyone says. This is because it is NOT a banquet hall that mass produces the same aforementioned dry meat. It is an elevated culinary experience developed by David Burke. Our guests are still raving about the food - in fact, my MOH is currently at a wedding and just told me our food was 10x better. The filet mignon was top tier, and even our chicken entree, which I've experienced to be mostly tasteless at other venues, was delightful. I still dream about the clothesline bacon we had at our cocktail hour.. Even the lobster rolls were super fresh, and I am a snotty New Englander who won’t eat fish unless it’s clearly extremely fresh.

Secondly, the team is there to support you along the way. From the bridal attendants, to dining & hotel staff - everyone is impeccable. Specifically grateful for Shawn, Jose, and Alison who went out of their way to help. Most importantly, I want to note that Hope Sedgwick truly made our experience incredible. We had worked with two other coordinators leading up to our wedding, and neither were as competent and helpful as Hope. She is honest and fair, which is exactly what you need in a coordinator. When wedding planning, you do not want to be told what you want to hear - you need the truth, and Hope provides that and so much more! She is 100% on your side throughout the entire process. She truly goes above and beyond for her clients. Your wedding is not something you want to be coddled through - in order to have an excellent day, you need to be willing to listen to the professionals and allow them to do their jobs.. Hope does her job better than most people I've met in the industry. I have to admit I felt an immediate kinship as soon as we met - she definitely gave me hope that we would have a beautiful day.

Third, THE PHOTO OPPORTUNITIES. Aren't you tired of seeing the same gazebo in all of your friends' wedding photos? The CGH provides beautiful backdrops for all of your events, including gorgeous natural light in the bridal suites.

Fourth, the CGH is perfect for more intimate weddings (up to 120 people) where you and your guests can spend both the rehearsal & wedding night in the hotel. If you think your guests will want to stay at the venue, make sure you block off an appropriate amount of rooms as they do get booked quickly. If you are looking for a venue to fit your 300 guests at the price of a Friendly’s per person, this is not your place. Weddings are a luxury, and you need to be realistic about your finances throughout the entire process. The CGH is perfect for those with healthy venue budgets but require a lower minimum than the average venue in NJ.

I know this review is lengthy, but I hope it helps any future couples considering the Chateau Grande Hotel. You are in wonderful hands and you will have a beautiful day. It goes by so fast - savor every single moment. Congratulations and happy wedding planning!

When you look back on your wedding day, you want to look back fondly on the full experience. Chateau Grande truly delivered on the full experience of our wedding day. Our experience started with Hope and ended with Christiano and Serenity who were magnificent to work with. Christiano was our Maitre De and Serenity was my attendant. They made sure we were comfortable and fed all night. I always had a fresh drink in my hand and Serenity was fabulous with helping keep my makeup in place and my dress from getting too dirty. Everyone who attended our wedding spoke about how seamless the day flowed and how delicious all of the food was. It was truly a day to treasure and I can say I was one happy bride.

We also did our room block there as well as our Welcome dinner the night before and our Farewell breakfast the morning after. All seamless processes as well as comfortable accommodations. The food was delicious at all meals we ate. It felt like we had the wedding weekend that dreams are made of.

I got married November 19th and can't thank the staff and especially Hope for the perfect day. We appreciated each and everyone of you. See you for our anniversary ❤️