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The Historic Garden Vista Ballroom is a wedding venue located in Passaic, New Jersey that was established in 1922 and reborn in 2008. This premier event venue will give you an unparalleled experience that you and your guests will remember for years to come.

Facilities and Capacity
The Historic Garden Vista Ballroom is a gracefully restored space that is inspired by the roaring 20s, featuring high vaulted ceilings, gold leaf trim and a hardwood dance floor. You can enter your reception through the grand staircases, making for a dramatic entrance. The space can accommodate up to 225 seated guests or 300 for a cocktail-style reception, offering tons of space for entertainment and customization.

Services Offered
The Historic Garden Vista Ballroom allows you to mix and match different designs, offering hundreds of color and place setting combinations in order to make your dream a reality. Their professionals will handle all of the important details in a timely manner to ensure that every aspect of your event is executed flawlessly. They offer distinctive packages that include the following services and rentals:

  • Fully decorated tables
  • Valet parking
  • Table skirting
  • Professional serving ware
  • Card and cake table
  • Floral design centerpieces and arrangements
  • Colored table linens and napkins
  • Wedding arch with lights
  • Bride and groom settings
  • Setup and cleanup
  • All-inclusive packages
  • Ample dance floor space


Cuisine
At this venue you will get top-of-the-line service for your reception and delicious food to go along with it. The following food and beverage selections are included in the menu packages:

  • Custom wedding cake
  • Buffet or plated dinner
  • Four hot selections
  • Choice of salads
  • Soft drinks
  • BYOB bar service


History
The Historic Garden Vista Ballroom was originally built in 1922 as the home of Passaic Elk Lodge, one of the first Elk Lodges on the East Coast that was a focal point of entertainment in North Jersey. In 2005 it was listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Owner Jim Robbins allowed for the creative rebirth of this facility, returning it to a sophisticated private event space after four years of skillful restoration.

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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?

No

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

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

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

Cake Cutting
Server(s)

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

Bartender(s)
Open Bar

Describe your venue:

Banquet Hall
Historic Building

What kind of settings are available?

Indoor

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
Clean Up

What bar services do you provide?

Bartender(s)
Cash Bar

What food and beverage items are available?

China
Linens

What transportation and access is available?

Parking
Valet

What months are included in your peak season?

April
May
June
July
August
September
October

What months are included in your off-peak season?

January
February
March
November
December

Reviews of Garden Vista Ballroom

Leylaty
Leylaty Sent on 01/28/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Great Venue and Awesome Staff

it was an amazing night, I had the pleasure to host this wedding, the staff was great when we did our Venue lights set up and our DJ equipment, Hight recommend it
Yecenia
Yecenia Sent on 09/28/2020
5 out of 5 rating

Sept 12,2020

Where do I begin?! I just had my wedding here Saturday September 12, 2020 after it having to be postponed twice. Although this was very stressful to go through and plan during a global pandemic ,Jim (the venue owner) always Kept us positive and was extremely patient, flexible,helpful and hopeful. He even helped me build a “backdrop” the night before my big day right before I almost gave up! Lol (so kind!)
When we finally got the okay for our September date, we started planning with Silvia. She was awesome and made sure our vision came to life. Silvia was always willing and able to help throughout the process and the many times we went over to drop things off! Maria was also very delightful and smiled the entire time which was so nice and heartfelt!
All my guests raved about the AMAZING FOOD and how nice the staff were.
We could NOT be any happier and grateful with everything ,especially everyone at Garden Vista Ballroom.
I highly recommended this for anyones Big day! ⭐️
Michele
Michele Sent on 02/26/2020
5 out of 5 rating

Hidden Gem in New Jersey

I cannot say enough amazing things about this venue and the staff that runs it. Jim and Viviana really went above and beyond to make our wedding reception everything we could have dreamed. Everything flowed so easily and planning our wedding was fun and surprisingly stress free. This venue, which included the most delicious menue choices, accommodating staff, chefs and bartenders, is so unbelievably affordable and beautiful. It was honestly love at first sight.

In the daylight, the hardwood floors, open space, and floor to ceiling windows were just perfect. It was an empty canvas where we knew we could bring our Intimate dream wedding to life.

The staff was there for us every step of the way. I would 100% recommend the Garden Vista Ballroom for the wedding of your dreams. We are so grateful we found this venue!
Ana
Ana Sent on 06/23/2018
5 out of 5 rating
Where do I begin.. JIM IS THE BEST!! Our wedding was on 6-9-18 and we booked this amazing place about a year and a half ago! Jim was very helpful and accommodating with our requests. We had about 130 people in our wedding.. and they were all super comfortable! The food was amazing! People were in love with the delicious pernil and penne in vodka sauce.. everything was super yummy! Everybody in the GVB were super helpful... from the super friendly bartender and valet guys.. to the servers and last but not least.. Jim! He is super responsive, organized and very calmed.. specially in a day that could be stressful. Overall we were very happy with our experience and would definitely recommend GVB!!
yolanda
Yolanda Sent on 05/07/2017
5 out of 5 rating
I want to thank Everyone @ The Garden Vista Ballroom. Everyone was so attentive to myself and Husband James. Jim and His Staff were great. The food was great. I thank god in finding this hidden gem. If you are looking for a place that won't put a strained on your finances THIS IS THE PLACE
THANKS AGAIN YOLANDA & JAMES aka TEAMMO
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Juana Sent on 09/21/2016
5 out of 5 rating
I reccomend this venue 100%. It's beautiful, clean, elegant, just an amazing place and the staff is so helpful and nice. I will definitely use Garden Vista Ballroom again and work with Jim, the owner, who helped us from beginning to end. My daughter's wedding was a dream come true, just as she want it.
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Liz Sent on 08/01/2016
5 out of 5 rating
Had our wedding hosted at the Garden Vista Ballroom in June 2016. Jim and his staff did a great job. We all had an amazing time!
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Ada Sent on 10/15/2015
5 out of 5 rating
This place is amazing, Beautiful and Very clean which was very important to me, The owner Jim who I dealt with from beginning to end was an amazing person, he went through the entire process and explained in detail how everything would be, He was present the day of and his staff was very professional as well. There was valet parking which was a big plus for me, the workers very friendly as well. The food was just as amazing!!! One of Biggest reasons I chose Garden Vista is because they only entertain one wedding at a time, so everything was about my event, I will definitely be a repeat client. My word for this place it is a GEM!
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Gladis Sent on 05/27/2015
5 out of 5 rating
Thank Jim and Rosa for helping us create a Magical Wedding Day! We had our 1920s themed reception at the GVB and it turned out perfect! Our ceremony was set up chapel style and everything from the food, to the quick bartender to the set up was amazing. Everyone had an fun and amazing time and commented on how beautiful the venue was. EXTREMELY AFFORDABLE for a NNJ venue with valet parking. Our vendors commented how responsive and easy the venue was to work with. Thanks again!!
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User2018092 Sent on 03/30/2015
5 out of 5 rating
Dennis and I became engaged in November and were wedded this past weekend, 3/28. Jim and Rosa were extremely accommodating. They allowed us access to the building whenever necessary to plan out our vision. Jim was able to secure linens, which transformed the look of the room, at a low cost. They also provided vases for free and handled the catering, serving, and bar-tending. Jim set us up with a local wholesale florist who provided gorgeous flowers well within our budget. Everything about our day was perfect, we had the time of our lives. Our guests raved about the food and no one went away hungry. It was a blast. We highly recommend this venue!
Lauren & Dennis Castellano
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Garden Vista Ballroom frequently asked questions

Garden Vista Ballroom includes the following items and services for wedding events in its starting site fee:
  • Bridal Suite
  • Chairs
  • China
  • Clean Up
  • Flatware
  • Glassware
  • Linens
  • Parking
  • Set Up
  • Tables
Garden Vista Ballroom includes the following items and services in its wedding catering costs:
  • Cake Cutting
  • Server(s)
The bar service starting price at Garden Vista Ballroom includes:
  • Bartender(s)
  • Open Bar
The space offered by Garden Vista Ballroom for wedding events is known for:
  • Banquet Hall
  • Historic Building
Garden Vista Ballroom offers the following indoor/outdoor options for weddings:
  • Indoor
Garden Vista Ballroom offers the following types of wedding events:
  • Ceremony
  • Reception
  • Bridal Shower
  • Engagement Party
  • Rehearsal Dinner
Garden Vista Ballroom offers the following services for wedding events:
  • Accommodations
  • Bar Services
  • Clean Up
Garden Vista Ballroom is recommended by 100% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 5.0, with the same score awarded for quality of service, flexibility, value, professionalism and average response time.
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