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The Raritan Inn offers a spacious yet intimate, upscale rural setting for your wedding.

Yours to transform into your vision of perfection.

The barn and property - all twenty-four acres - are yours to transform. We offer flexibility and customization of your experience.

We can tailor our venue to meet your specific desires, but most couples choose to settle in for the weekend, from Friday through Sunday morning, making the most of the time with family and friends. Our Inn’s five rooms are available for your chosen guests and our barn is often filled with laughter and conversation on the night before the wedding. Most bridal couples choose to have their ceremony down beside the river, a short walk from the barn, in a picturesque quiet setting and then continue the celebration in the barn and on the patio which is usually tented for guest lists larger than fifty people.

If you’re taking a step off the traditional wedding path, we can offer the best of both worlds within a beautiful setting filled with memorable spaces and personal touches.

Choice and Personalization: Our specialties.

Bring in your favorite caterer and wedding professional. Need recommendations? We maintain an active list of high quality vendors who have produced many successful events here at the Inn. Whatever your vision is for this lifetime celebration, the Raritan Inn is the perfect authentic setting.

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  • Woman-owned
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Frequently asked questions

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?

$8,500

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

$8,500

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?

$8,500

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

$8,500

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

Bridal Suite
Lighting/Sound
Parking

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

2

How many event spaces or rooms does your venue offer?

1

Describe your venue:

Barn
Farm/Ranch
Garden
Historic Building
Inn/B&B
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
Event Rentals
Get Ready Rooms
Outside Vendors
Wifi

What event items are available?

Lighting
Tables

What transportation and access is available?

Parking

What months are included in your peak season?

May
June
September
October

What months are included in your off-peak season?

April
November

Reviews of The Raritan Inn Bed & Breakfast

Amanda
Amanda Sent on 11/04/2021
5 out of 5 rating

The Raritan Inn is the most magical place for a wedding!

We knew right away that The Raritan Inn was the perfect choice for our wedding day! We truly had the wedding of our dreams here! We held our ceremony outside down by the river (absolutely gorgeous spot), our cocktail hour and dancing in the barn (magical with the lights at night), and our reception/dinner in a tent outside of the barn (perfectly suited and decorated as we had designed). We had the Inn to ourselves from Friday morning through Sunday morning, so we had plenty of time to set up our decor on Friday, have our rehearsal dinner that evening, and then our wedding on Saturday. Our close friends and family stayed with us at the Inn all weekend, which was really fun and convenient! Marcia and Brooke were so helpful and made sure that we had everything that we need. We had a delicious breakfast on both days and everything went so perfectly! We couldn't have been happier to have our special day here and highly recommend it to others!!
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Heather Sent on 10/08/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Beautiful, unique, and everything we wanted

We held our wedding at the Raritan Inn and we are SO glad we did! From the beginning of our search, Marcia was super helpful in answering questions, allowing us to tour the premises, and providing insight into any wedding issues that we had. We were able to use the Inn for the whole weekend, which made the rehearsal dinner and wedding so wonderfully connected. Our ceremony took place outside, next to a small river. It was about a 4 minute walk from away from the barn and tent. It was absolutely perfect. The tent had our reception seating, and the barn was reserved for dancing and drinks! Marcia even had beautiful, dark wood farm tables that we were able to use, as well as a bunch of leftover decorations that we could use. We were able to use the Inn to get ready in, which made it so nice for our friends and family. During our reception we even had a fire pit with s'mores that Marcia helped us light!! People are still telling us a month later about how amazing and beautiful the venue was.

During our wedding weekend, the staff had breakfast prepared for us each morning. They even went above and beyond accommodating our vegan dietary choice. The Inn was super cozy and the rooms were beautiful! Everything was clean and prepped for us, and the staff at the Inn were super helpful with any questions or last minute things that came up!

We would highly recommend having your wedding at this beautiful, unique location!!
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User1686559 Sent on 06/30/2014
5 out of 5 rating
We had our wedding at the Inn just about 2 weeks ago and I couldn't have asked for a more beautiful venue. The moment my fiancé (at the time) and I went to see the Inn, we both knew instantly that it was the place we wanted to be married. We were able to have our wedding party stay at the Inn with us for the weekend and everyone LOVED it. Marcia and Bill were so accommodating and were there before and after the actual wedding to make sure everything was okay and we had what we needed. On top of it, the breakfast they provided to us was phenomenal. My husband and I were the first of our friends to get married and we keep saying that our wedding is going to be hard to top--given the venue and other services we had!
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Ashley Sent on 11/05/2013
5 out of 5 rating
My bridal party rented out the Inn for the entire weekend, and it went as perfectly as could be. The venue is gorgeous, and even though it rained heavily the day before, the whole team was out making sure that my ceremony area down by the river was perfectly dry and cleaned up by the next afternoon. Breakfasts were delicious each day, and the rooms were perfect. My pictures turned out completely gorgeous, entirely due to this location and some very lucky weather :-)
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Susan Sent on 09/09/2013
5 out of 5 rating
John is a treasure! He is such an easy person to work with. He made our wedding day go seamlessly and was always available for questions, concerns and suggestions. Whenever there was a need John was right there to take care of it. The Raritan Inn in Califon is the perfect outdoor venue. All our guests felt at home and welcomed. Thank you so much John and The Raritan Inn for giving us a day we will always remember. We look forward to our next stay in the Inn.
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Amanda Sent on 06/13/2013
5 out of 5 rating
John the innkeeper was a dream to work with. This gorgeous venue made my dream wedding a reality.
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Diane Sent on 05/14/2013
5 out of 5 rating
This was the PERFECT place to have our wedding. The Inn and the barn were exactly what we were looking for to hold our "rustic" wedding. The innkeeper, John, always went above and beyond to make sure the entire day went smoothly. He is such an amazing person and I'm SO glad he was such a major part of our big day. We had originally planned to have our ceremony by the river, but the rain forced us to move it into the barn. Looking back on the day, I'm kind of glad it worked out the way it did. All of our guests loved the Barn and the grounds at the Inn. I'm very glad we picked The Raritan Inn for our wedding.
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Adriana Sent on 12/04/2011
5 out of 5 rating
Our wedding was earlier this year (July 2011). The weather was perfect for our outdoor tented venue. We couldn't have imagined a more exceptional day. Everyone at Raritan Inn was right on point and paid close attention to the small details. If you are looking for a simple & understated wedding that will blow your guests away, this is the perfect place! I still have people telling me how beautiful everything was and some people even exclaimed, this is the best wedding I've have ever been to!"
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Kate Sent on 11/19/2011
5 out of 5 rating
We fell in love with the Raritan Inn when we first visited it in the Spring. It was exactly what we were looking for, a non-traditional venue that had character, warmth, charm and endless possibilities for our Fall 2011 wedding. As our wedding weekend rapidly approached, both the owner Marcia and Innkeeper John helped answer ALL of our questions (and we often asked the same question 2-3 times!) and concerns, particularly about the logistics of the weekend. We were able to visit the Inn throughout our planning process in order to help us more fully envision our day and also to ensure that we had the correct measurements etc for our DIY decorations and projects. The weekend of our wedding, John, the Innkeeper was indispensible – helping with the delivery of some of our rentals, checking our Inn guests in, and problem solving some last minute details that we overlooked in the planning process. The guests that stayed at the Inn with us were blown away by the beauty and character of the Inn itself. The rooms were warm and cozy (especially with the fireplaces in the bedrooms!) and John made each of us feel at home in the common areas. The breakfasts at the Inn are absolutely amazing! John took time out of his busy schedule to answer questions about the Inn’s history, as well as some of the natural history of the area.

We are thrilled that we chose the Raritan Inn for our wedding. Our guests are still talking about the venue, and how unique and intimate the setting was. We were fortunate to hold our ceremony outside, down by the river and we couldn’t have chosen a more beautiful backdrop. The barn and rented tent made for a one of a kind setting for our cocktail hour and reception. Our only regret is that the entire weekend went way too fast for us and we can’t remember all of the details and wish we could turn back time to that weekend.

The Raritan Inn exceeded our expectations. Thank you John and Marcia for helping us with the wedding experience we had dreamed of, we would highly recommend the Raritan Inn to anyone!
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Lisa Sent on 05/14/2019
4.6 out of 5 rating

Great owner, easy to work with

Marcia The owner has been a pleasure to work with, she helped me get the caterer, florist and answered questions in a timely manner along the way. 5 weeks t go tis the big day.
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The Raritan Inn Bed & Breakfast frequently asked questions

The Raritan Inn Bed & Breakfast includes the following items and services for wedding events in its starting site fee:
  • Bridal Suite
  • Lighting/Sound
  • Parking
The space offered by The Raritan Inn Bed & Breakfast for wedding events is known for:
  • Barn
  • Farm/Ranch
  • Garden
  • Historic Building
  • Inn/B&B
  • Waterfront
The Raritan Inn Bed & Breakfast offers the following indoor/outdoor options for weddings:
  • Indoor
  • Covered Outdoor
  • Uncovered Outdoor
The Raritan Inn Bed & Breakfast offers the following types of wedding events:
  • Ceremony
  • Reception
  • Bridal Shower
  • Engagement Party
  • Elopements
  • Rehearsal Dinner
The Raritan Inn Bed & Breakfast offers the following services for wedding events:
  • Accommodations
  • Event Rentals
  • Get Ready Rooms
  • Outside Vendors
  • Wifi
The Raritan Inn Bed & Breakfast offers the following furniture and decor items for weddings:
  • Lighting
  • Tables
The Raritan Inn Bed & Breakfast is recommended by 96% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 4.8 out of 5 with the following breakdown: 4.9 in quality of service, 4.9 in average response time, 4.8 in professionalism, 4.7 in flexibility and 4.7 in value.
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