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About

Located in Princeton, New Jersey, Westin Princeton at Forrestal Village is a hotel wedding venue characterized by its contemporary elegance. Home to a selection of stunning event spaces and guest rooms, the property is conveniently situated in the city’s Forrestal Village area. There are numerous points of interest within driving distance of the venue, from the iconic Palmer Square to Rider University. You and your loved ones will surely be impressed by the hotel’s combination of modern style and luxury.

Facilities and Capacity

Westin Princeton at Forrestal Village boasts 22,868 square feet of total event space. Able to receive hundreds of your nearest and dearest, the hotel can set the stage for your engagement party, ceremony, and reception. From intimate affairs to large-scale celebrations, it welcomes a wide range of weddings. The Nassau Room is a perfect place to say “I do” as it features a beautiful outdoor space and eye-catching floral decor. You can host your reception in the spacious and versatile Forrestal Ballroom. Capable of accommodating 750 attendees, it provides ample space for everyone to enjoy dinner and dancing. Your guests will note the stately chandeliers and plush details that complement the ballroom. The guest rooms are equipped with an array of amenities, such as air conditioning, coffee makers, and TVs. A fitness center, swimming pool, and restaurant are also on the premises.

Services Offered

At Westin Princeton at Forrestal Village, the expert planning team collaborates with soon-to-be newlyweds to bring their visions to life. They are happy to tailor a custom package that fulfills all of your wishes, offering services like planning assistance, event setup and cleanup, and rental provision. Room service, valet dry-cleaning, and in-room hot drinks are also available. You can even work with the culinary staff to create a bespoke menu that pleases your taste buds. What’s more, tables, chairs, dance floors, flatware, barware, and linens are just a few of the many event items that can be provided.

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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?

$30,000

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

$20,000

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?

$2,500

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

$1,500

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

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

Bartender(s)
Champagne Toast
House Liquor
House Wine
Limited Bar
Open Bar
Premium Liquor
Signature Drink

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

350

How many event spaces or rooms does your venue offer?

4

Describe your venue:

Ballroom
Hotel

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?

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

What event items are available?

Audio Equipment
Chairs
Dance Floor
Tables

What food and beverage items are available?

Barware
China
Flatware
Glassware
Linens

What transportation and access is available?

Parking
Valet
Wheelchair Access

What months are included in your peak season?

May
June
July
August
September
October
November

What months are included in your off-peak season?

January
February
March
July
August
November

Reviews of Westin Princeton at Forrestal Village

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Melissa Sent on 10/15/2018
5 out of 5 rating

Wedding room block

We worked with Alexandra, who was our consultant for our wedding weekend room block at the Westin Princeton at Forrestal Village this October 2018. Alexandra was amazing to work with - she answered all of our questions in a timely manner and offered recommendations and support throughout our entire wedding planning process. In addition, she ensured that our wedding weekend ran smoothly and stress-free, from the delivery of our guest welcome bags, to coordination of the guest room reservations and shuttle bus pick up, etc. I would highly recommend the Westin!
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Erin Sent on 03/12/2018
5 out of 5 rating
My husband and I had a wonderful time during our wedding. Our guests were well taken care of and we felt that the meetings management's customer service was so on point!
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Gwen Sent on 03/06/2018
5 out of 5 rating
Kate Pristash was a wonderful manager and consultant for our wedding at the Forrestal Westin. She was friendly, polite, and detail-oriented. She helped me coordinated so many reception details even though I was out of state which made it difficult. She had a lovely tasting menu day planned. She helped arrange for my family to stay overnight beforehand and figure out getting ready rooms. The day of she made sure everything went perfectly!
Lauren
Lauren Sent on 03/03/2012
5 out of 5 rating
I cannot say enough about how wonderful Paula Bennett and everyone at the Westin was! They made our dream wedding come true! Paula handled every little detail perfectly! We stayed at the Westin the night before the wedding day with our parents and wedding party. It was so nice being able to have our hair and makeup done in our rooms while eating delicious breakfast in bed! The grounds of the Westin, including the fountain out front, made the most beautiful backdrop for photos! When we arrived back at the Westin, after going to the church for the ceremony, Paula greeted us at our Limo to congratulate us and show us to our private room for cocktail appetizers so the wedding party could relax before the reception. When we entered the ballroom, my husband and I were speechless! The room was BEAUTIFUL! Everything was laid out perfectly! The only thing that could top the decor was the AMAZING food! Everything we ate was TOP CHEF! We had friends coming up to us all night telling us that the food was the best food they had ever eaten at a wedding and how this was the BEST wedding they have ever been to! (I know that this sounds like we are just gushing because it was OUR wedding, but honestly, so much of what we had was because of the Westin) To top off the night, the Westin gave us a beautiful suite for the night with chocolate covered strawberries, champagne, and a handwritten note. We ended our celebration the next morning with a large breakfast for all of our overnight guests!

If you are thinking at all about getting married around the Princeton, NJ area, I would without reservation RUN to the Westin and book your event! I can't imagine a more PERFECT spot to have your reception! The staff, food, decor, and rooms at the Westin are PERFECT!
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Kriti Sent on 03/06/2018
4.9 out of 5 rating
I had my dream wedding at the Westin. It is a posh rich gorgeous hotel with a great setup for weddings. We used both of the hotel's rooms- one for the ceremony and the other for the reception. The corridor was used for the cocktail hour. The staff was wonderful and made it seem like it was our place for the day. The guests moved around freely and enjoyed themselves in between events. The bharat was done without much restriction, my husband's family thoroughly enjoyed this because they themselves were able to have their dream entrance. They have a very systematic way of booking rooms, and gives people the luxury of staying at the hotel during the event. For pictures they have an outside area that was intimate enough for my husband and I take photos in between events. It was convenient, and I would most definitely do it all over again only at the Westin!!
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Michelle Sent on 11/20/2016
4.8 out of 5 rating
Kate P. in catering was an absolute joy to work with. She helped with so many aspects of our stay at the Westin, not just our post wedding breakfast. The Westin was accommodating to every need we had on our wedding day while getting ready at the hotel. The guests were all pleased with their stay and our breakfast went well. If you work with Kate you will not be disappointed!
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Malena Sent on 10/09/2012
4.8 out of 5 rating
I highly recommend the Westin as a wedding venue. I considered approximately 20 different venues in the Central and North Jersey area before coming across the Westin at the Forrestal Village. The banquet staff at the Westin are all very professional. Before and during the wedding I was very pleased with the entire staff. Before the wedding we dealt with Paula, who was extremely professional, kind, patient and responsive. I met with many banquet sales managers at other venues, and she was the best. Their pricing is very competitive and they are also very flexible and in our case were willing to change plans up to the week before the wedding.
The day of wedding banquet staff were fantastic. During the wedding we had our personal staff who made sure all our needs were met and packaged up all our gifts at the end of the wedding and took them up to our room. The staff really made us feel special for our wedding weekend.
We had some minor issues with the room block, which Paula was able to fix immediately. I would definitely recommend that you stay on top of your room block and deal with any issues as soon as they come to head. By the way, the rooms at this hotel are modern and clean (the bridal suite is huge and was perfect for getting ready in). The pool, workout room and free shuttle to Princeton was perfect for out-of-town guests and family. On top of that, Forrestal Village has a food court and some (albeit limited) shopping that guests can walk to from the hotel.
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Japkeerat Sent on 05/21/2018
4.7 out of 5 rating
We worked with Kate and she was an absolute delight to work with. Our entire event was planned and executed very seamlessly and we did not face a lot of stress with the venue as one would expect during the wedding planning process. Kate was very professional and prompt and the entire staff was very pleasant to work with. I'd highly recommend this venue and Kate to anyone looking!
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Jennifer Sent on 09/06/2022
4.4 out of 5 rating

Great venue at Princeton Westin

We held our Indian wedding functions at the Westin Princeton. Overall we had a great experience. Lauren and team were wonderful to work with throughout the planning process and she's well versed in Indian weddings. The venue is conveniently located about 10-15 min drive from Princeton University area.

The hotel was clean and had multiple room options for both smaller and larger events. The ballroom is spacious and was a great backdrop for our sangeet, ceremony, and reception. We held our cocktail hour in the Terrace View Room/courtyard space and it was great to have an indoor-outdoor option. We had a room block as well, and guest rooms were roomy and had updated amenities which was appreciated.

A few of the cons - we ran into a few issues with guest room reservations and in-house catering. We'd previously gone over the menu and dietary requirements in detail with the chef yet during one of our lunches, the desserts were not baked according to the dietary requirements and couldn't be served to guests.
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User1458561 Sent on 11/26/2013
4.2 out of 5 rating
I had a great experience with the Westin Princeton. They have held a ton of Indian weddings, so their staff is very knowledgeable and helpful throughout the process. They were also very accommodating in terms of letting us drop off favors, gift bags, place cards, etc. early in the week and then taking care of all those items for us day-of. We were nervous because our main contact changed early on in the planning process, but the new catering manager Shari was very helpful and experienced. On the day of the wedding, the staff made sure everything was running smoothly and we didn't have to worry about anything. We felt like they took our event very seriously and made it their priority. They also let our decorator come in and start setting up the room at 5am! I did feel like the process for reserving the guest rooms / room block could have been streamlined and the reservations contact was not very responsive. Our contract also required us to use a particular caterer and bakery. But overall we very much enjoyed having our wedding there and they did a great job helping to coordinate the event.
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Westin Princeton at Forrestal Village frequently asked questions

Westin Princeton at Forrestal Village 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
Westin Princeton at Forrestal Village includes the following items and services in its wedding catering costs:
  • Cake Cutting
  • Dessert
  • Server(s)
  • Wedding Cake
The bar service starting price at Westin Princeton at Forrestal Village includes:
  • Bartender(s)
  • Champagne Toast
  • House Liquor
  • House Wine
  • Limited Bar
  • Open Bar
  • Premium Liquor
  • Signature Drink
The space offered by Westin Princeton at Forrestal Village for wedding events is known for:
  • Ballroom
  • Hotel
Westin Princeton at Forrestal Village offers the following indoor/outdoor options for weddings:
  • Indoor
  • Uncovered Outdoor
Westin Princeton at Forrestal Village offers the following types of wedding events:
  • Ceremony
  • Reception
  • Bridal Shower
  • Engagement Party
  • Rehearsal Dinner
Westin Princeton at Forrestal Village offers the following services for wedding events:
  • Accommodations
  • Catering Services
  • Clean Up
  • Event Planner
  • Event Rentals
  • Get Ready Rooms
  • Pet Friendly
  • Wifi
Westin Princeton at Forrestal Village offers the following furniture and decor items for weddings:
  • Audio Equipment
  • Chairs
  • Dance Floor
  • Tables
Westin Princeton at Forrestal Village is recommended by 83% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 4.2 out of 5 with the following breakdown: 4.3 in quality of service, 4.3 in flexibility, 4.3 in professionalism, 4 in value and 3.9 in average response time.
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