Historic Wedding Venues in New Jersey

Classy, top notch food & service, in the most beautiful historic venue in LBI! Could not have asked for a better experience, so many compliments from our guests 🩷

Sarah

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5.0

It's hard to find the right words to say other than The Grove ensured our special day was perfect. We worked with Amy - who walked us through planning, menu selection, decor, vendors, down to the simple little details that made it that much more special. She was there every step of the way - no question too big or small - which a type B bride like myself really appreciated. The food was also exceptional! With big Eastern European and Italian families like ours, that was really important. 2 months later, guests are still raving with special shoutouts to the to the grilled octopus, filet, and lobster risotto. The day of service is truly white glove. We opted to come early and get ready on site - they were also extremely accommodating to allergies, and provided both breakfast and lunch.

William

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5.0

From the moment we booked, Samantha was extremely helpful and professional! She responded to all of our emails and knew our vision. On the day off, every staff members was extremely helpful and positive! Our guests still rave about the food! Cocktail hour was amazing and our guests mentioned how good the entrees were for all coming out together. We absolutely loved The Ryland and our wedding in the grand ballroom was everything we wished it would be!!

Samantha

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5.0

Our experience at Waterloo Village was amazing. We got married in June and the setting was right out of a fairytale and is a great pick for couples looking for a rustic feel. There are many spots onsite for wedding photos with historic structures and nature and animals live on the property (alpacas came to cocktail hour!) Our event designer, Nic, was so organized and responsive and thoroughly answered any questions we had. He went above and beyond throughout the process. He had a folder on Google Drive with all of the paperwork in one spot as well as an online portal that made it easy to keep track of what we needed. On the day of I didn't have to worry about a thing venue-wise. The staff are considerate and made sure that all our guests were comfortable, for example, it was very hot outside and they made sure our immediate family could sit in air conditioning prior to the ceremony start. The food was delicious and the service was impeccable- we had many compliments from guests. The site is all inclusive (e.g., food, cake) and then you can DIY your own vibe with the decor and choices from their extensive menu. There are many options to choose from in terms of food and decor that can accommodate different budgets. We went with the included decor and it was so beautiful. Everyone from accounting to the bartenders were incredibly professional and kind. It was a dream come true-can't recommend enough!

Ashley

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5.0

We were looking for a venue that would provide us a space that we could make our own as we envisioned a celestial-themed wedding, complete with planets hanging from the ceiling. Our contact, Stephanie, was fantastic and so prompt in responding to emails, which was great as I was seeking a responsive venue as it would make all the difference in coordinating with other vendors in the wedding planning process. On the day of, Stephanie worked with our day of coordinators, our vendors, and everyone on staff to make our day truly unique and memorable. For our day, we used the available bride and groom suites, the cube room, and the ballroom area divided into sections for cocktail hour and the reception. The Ballroom area has built-in light settings that really set the mood and added to our vendors' existing uplighting and our guests were able to take advantage of Golden Hour to take pictures on the walkway outside of the ballroom area as well, making for heavenly photos. We also took advantage of Bell Works' Bell Market Catering to feed our vendors breakfast and lunch on our wedding day and that was conveniently delivered to the groom's suite in a timely manner. I would definitely recommend Bell Works for anyone needing a large space for out-of-this-world ideas!

Nicolette

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5.0

I cannot say enough good things about our experience at Felina. From start to finish, they were beyond amazing. I came in with a million questions during the entire planning process and never once felt like a burden. Every single question was answered with patience, detail, and care. Carissa, the venue coordinator, is an absolute lifesaver. She’s so helpful, so knowledgeable, and honestly just a gem throughout the whole process and beyond. I don’t know how I would’ve done it without her. And the food… the food was absolutely amazing. From cocktail hour all the way through the reception, everything was perfect. So many of our guests told us it was the best wedding food they’ve ever had, and we completely agree. Everything ran so smoothly from beginning to end. The moment I saw Felina, I just knew that’s where we were getting married. I didn’t even tour anywhere else, it was an easy decision. Our maitre d, Riccardo, was beyond phenomenal. He made sure we had everything we needed the entire night, from drinks to keeping everything on schedule to even helping us pack up the car at the end. He wouldn’t let me lift a finger. They truly make you feel like family there. Every single staff member at Felina was incredible. I can’t recommend them enough. It was everything we dreamed of and more.

We held our reception at the Maplewood Woman's Club, and it was a perfect venue for us. It's a large open space with beautiful high ceilings, and this allowed us to really create the look we wanted. There were few restrictions, so we were able to bring in all of our rentals (as well as food and alcohol). One thing to note: there is a stage in the space that has curtains. We weren't too bothered by the curtains, and the stage was perfect for our band. There is a decent amount of parking at the venue, and also on the surrounding streets. There is no one on hand to help with wedding planning or coordinating, but that didn't bother us. We were able to bring our caterer one night to look at the space, which was very helpful. Overall, we were very pleased with the venue, the location, and the price!

We used the Colonial Inn for our lodging for family and wedding party, as well as some of our guests. Andrea and the staff were wonderful. All were very helpful. When I realized during my reception that I forgot to check in to my own suite for the night, The Smithville and Colonial Inns worked to make sure I was checked in and had a key. The breakfast baskets were a hit with guests and it was so nice to be able to eat outside with my mom and bridesmaids that morning before getting ready.

Excellent venue, great price and convenience location, beautiful place. The person who help us is very nice, but I little intense in my opinion, She needs to be informed, everyone is different and we like and do things differently from others people. Also she needs to wait until the event is over before she starts cleaning, that is kind of rude. I do appreciate all her help do not understand me wrong, but you will see what i mean.

Mary

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5.0

I don’t know where to begin—Ellie and the rest of the amazing Chalfonte team gave us the wedding day of our dreams! From inquiring with Ellie a year before our wedding up until the day of, Ellie was there for us, answered every question thoughtfully and made us feel seen and taken care of throughout the whole process. We did a family style menu and everyone loved it. Our guests were RAVING about the food especially the fried chicken!! We only had a few guests with dietary restrictions who sought us out to tell us how impressed they were with their meals! Shoutout to the chef and kitchen crew—you guys rock. Above all, everyone who works at The Chalfonte was incredibly kind and went above and beyond for us. The drinks were an absolute hit. Our guests loved them and the bartenders who served them up!! The cocktail hour on the porch was beautiful and we heard from so many guests how much they loved it! We had an eight piece band that fit perfectly in the reception space, plenty of room for dancing, eating and talking. Front desk crew—Maddie, Maggie, Alexis and co. were so wonderful to us and all of our friends and family. The Chalfonte is a special place. We are immensely grateful to everyone there. We look forward to the days when we get to go back and visit! Amazing team!!!