The Conservatory at the Sussex County Fairgrounds Reviews
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4.8 out of 5 rating
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Veralda Sent on 01/15/2024Rustic and beautiful!!!
If you want a rustic wedding this is the perfect venue space ! It’s absolutely beautiful and doesn’t require much decorating -
Kristen C. Sent on 01/06/2024
Beautiful Unique Venue
We are so happy we chose this venue for our December wedding – it was so perfect. The building is so unique. The warm wood and huge windows are so beautiful both in the natural light during the day and at night with the chandeliers and candlelight. The grounds outside have so many places to take photos – there are different backdrops set up by landscaping companies that looked great when we visited in the summer and when we had our December wedding. This really is a venue for any season.
From the barns on the property, to the greenhouse, to the Conservatory room, and the cocktail hour room, there are so many places to take photos or do a first look. We did our first look and did our portraits and photos together outside, but did our family photos inside the Conservatory and the ones we have seen so far came out so beautiful. I loved that we didn’t have to worry about the weather – we ended up with a mild winter day, but if it had been rainy, we could have taken all of our photos inside and would have been just as happy with them because the inside is so unique and pretty.
We loved that the venue has a vibe of being “away” from everything since the property is so large, while being less than 15 minutes away from our hotel block, where there are also plenty of stores for if you or your guests need any last-minute purchases.
We also used the day-of coordination service through the Conservatory and we would highly recommend it to everyone. We had Shea, who we met during our initial tour, and she was with us every step of the way. She answered all of our questions, ran through a rehearsal with all of the people walking down the aisle while we were taking photos, helped set up, coordinated between the different vendors, and really just helped make the day run so smoothly.
You can also add on use of the firepit which we did, and was a big hit with our guests who wanted to get away from the party for bit.
One thing to plan ahead for is that you can’t do hair and makeup at the Conservatory, so we showed up with hair and makeup already done and hung out for a bit while waiting to get dressed. But in my opinion, this actually made it easier because we didn’t have to worry about getting there super early and packing so much to bring to the venue. We got ready at the hotel room and then were able to show up only with what we needed for the actual wedding. It also gave us some built-in time to rest and take it all in while the photographers were taking our details photos.
Finally, we loved that we had an area to drop off décor and any other items we might need before the wedding and that Shea and our other vendors were able to set up right away. It was one less thing to worry about that day (either dropping things off early in the morning, or having to bring everything with us when we arrived). Everything that we left there on the wedding night was also packed up and put back in that area for easy pick-up the next day.
Overall, we are so happy that we chose the Conservatory for our wedding and would recommend it to anyone! -
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Samantha H. Sent on 11/08/2023Everything We Wanted and More!!!
The Conservatory is the most beautiful venue with the most attentive and wonderful staff. From the moment we walked in to the space, we knew this was going to be the venue for us. We didn't tour any other places; none of them could compare! The Conservatory is beautiful on its own, and we really didn't need that much decor to bring our vision to light. Shea especially is the sweetest person. The Conservatory offers a Day-of-Coordinator and Shea was ours--she handled set-up and clean up and was there for any minor assistance if needed. She even took some photos and videos throughout the beginning of the day and sent them over to me. The Conservatory also has a multitude of options for where to have your ceremony. We were first looking for venues with an outside option, but when we saw that beautiful arch inside, we knew we had to switch our idea. The Conservatory was a bit of a drive for us; 2.5 hours to be exact, but SO SO worth it!! Fantastic idea if you're on a budget. Our guests were telling us all night how gorgeous the place was. -
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Michelle C. Sent on 06/22/2023This venue is a dream come true!
We got married June 17 and people are still taking about our wedding. The place itself is just beautiful. We loved this venue because we had the flexibility to make it our own with our decorations. We had corn hole and jenga outside. I wanted something Disney themed and we were able to bring in our own stuff to make it look that way. We choose krave for the food and they were amazing. I was little nervous at first because you have to bring in catering and alcohol but the processes is sooo easy. Our caterers brought in the stuff as well as all silverware and plates and cups we didn’t have to do anything! We did hire a day of shea she was amazing! She really took the time to set everything up and make it just like I had it pictured in my head. We even got to end the night with fireworks! We got married at a church then came here so we arrived late but there are sooo many places to take pictures around the property that it didn’t even matter because we didn’t have to walk far to get all the pictures I could have dreamed of captured! I can not recommend this place enough. It truly was my dream wedding -
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Elham E. Sent on 05/05/2023A dream Venue for your PERFECT event
If you're looking for the perfect venue for your wedding or event, look no further than the Conservatory at Sussex County Fairground. From the moment I walked in, I was struck by the beauty of the place. The outdoor space was breathtaking with a lovely pond, multiple gazebos, and stone structures that provided the perfect backdrop for photos.
Inside, the cocktail room had stunning greenery chandeliers and the thoughtful placement of benches made guests feel comfortable and relaxed. The reception area was a separate room that was equally stunning, with high chandeliers and a lot of natural light streaming in through the many windows. The greenery and decorations added the perfect touch of elegance to the already gorgeous space.
The staff at the Conservatory were incredibly easy to work with, and their kindness and attention to detail made the whole experience enjoyable. They were organized, accommodating, and made sure everything was perfect for my special day. The arrangement process was seamless, and they kept in touch throughout the whole planning process, making sure every detail was taken care of.
All in all, if you're looking for a dream venue that will impress your guests and make your special day unforgettable, the Conservatory at Sussex County Fairground is the perfect option. I received over 100 compliments from my guests on how stunning the venue was, and I couldn't agree more. Thank you to the Conservatory for making my day truly magical! -
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Isabella Sent on 11/08/2022
They made our dream come true
I wish I could give the Conservatory 100 stars.
To say that Sarah and Shea made our dream come true is an understatement. They were attentive, professional and so much more.
You are foolish to not have your wedding here. -
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Haley B. Sent on 11/14/2022Breathtaking venue! Hidden Gem!
The Conservatory at the Sussex County Fairgrounds was the first and only venue we toured for our wedding. We were immediately in love, and honestly did not need to see anymore places. This entire venue is breathtaking and perfectly fit our 175 guest wedding. We were lucky enough to get the most perfect weather on our wedding day. Our ceremony was held outside in the courtyard, and our cocktail hour and reception were inside in the Conservatory. Pictures honestly don’t even do this venue justice, as you can truly make the room whatever you want. It was also so comforting to know that in the event of bad weather, we had a beyond beautiful back up option to have the wedding inside. Each person that we interacted with at the Conservatory was extremely kind, and willing to help us in any way they could to make sure our wedding day was everything we dreamed of. Our guests were in awe of the natural beauty that this venue has. For us, our dream was a rustic yet elegant fall wedding, however this venue is beautiful year round. We highly recommend booking your wedding at the Conservatory! -
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Sara Sent on 09/17/2022Incredible! Highly recommend!
This venue was incredible and I recommend to anyone looking! I never felt like a number or “another bride” like I did when we toured other venues. The staff was always incredibly attentive, friendly, and extremely flexible and easy going. They have a day-of-coordinator option that was phenomenal! We spoke to her multiple times before the actual wedding. She was always quick to reply and was always a ray of sunshine.
The ceremony was at the gazebo which is surrounded by beautiful gardens. There was plenty of spots for photos. The gardens were perfectly maintained and kept. You would never know it was a dry month in NJ. The inside is rustic but also elegant at the same time.
I wouldn’t change anything about that day and wouldn’t go with any other venue.The Conservatory at the Sussex County Fairgrounds's reply:
Hi Sara,
Thank you for your kind words. You were such a beautiful bride and you wedding was gorgeous.
Love The Staff at The Conservatory at The Sussex County Fairgrounds -
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Amy M. Sent on 09/12/2022WOW factor x1000
The conservatory was the ONLY venue we visited and we booked on the spot! The indoor space is beautiful and versatile. It is very accessible for wheelchairs and those using walkers. There are countless outdoor photo spaces that are all unique and photograph beautifully. The staff was attentive and wonderful throughout the entire process, which for us was about 2 years. We could not recommend this venue enough!The Conservatory at the Sussex County Fairgrounds's reply:
Hi Amy,
Thank you for your kind words. Your wedding was absolutely beautiful. All the best,
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Jillian R. Sent on 06/02/2022
The Perfect Venue
I fell in love with the Conservatory from the first time I saw the pictures online, and when we toured the venue I knew it was the one for us. The space is so beautiful and breathtaking, you really don't even need to decorate it at all. We had our ceremony on site as well and everything flowed perfectly. My only concern with the Conservatory was having to secure outside food and beverage vendors, but in the end it was really nice to be able to customize everything to our tastes and choose the vendors that we wanted to work with! Communication with the staff was really great from start to finish, Sarah worked the day of my wedding and she is outstanding at her job!!! We received so many compliments on how pretty the venue was, and I would 100% recommend going with the Conservatory.The Conservatory at the Sussex County Fairgrounds's reply:
Thank you so much for the kind words. Your day was absolutely stunning. We are so glad it went perfect for you. Best wishes from all of us at the conservatory -
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Margaret L. Sent on 09/22/2021The best venue with the best ambiance and natural light!
I love Sue-Ann and her new assistant Sarah is the bomb. The venue was the most perfect location and we fell in love right away with the ambiance and natural light. We wanted something completely different then your typical ballroom. It is completely a diy venue. So there is a lot of hands on if you plan on a lot of decor. It was an easy process for booking and they were so so accommodating during covid and we got to use their beautiful tent for our cocktail hour outdoors! We built the best friendship with Sue throughout the process and they are so flexible and will bend over backwards even when things are going wrong!The Conservatory at the Sussex County Fairgrounds's reply:
Thank you Margaret for taking the time to tell everyone about your experience. I remember when you came in to book your Wedding (during the fair), It was clear our relationship would be great. Meeting families like yours is why I love what I do. I wish you both the best life has to offer. -
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Ashley Sent on 05/28/2021My Dream Wedding!
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Beautiful! We had both the ceremony and reception here. Despite some rain the venue was absolutely beautiful. Sue-Ann and Sarah expertly balanced being attentive without ever feeling overbearing. With all of the stress and planning that goes into a wedding, our wedding day felt neither stuffy or stressful. We wound up being able to really enjoy our wedding day, which we’re so thankful for!
The Conservatory at the Sussex County Fairgrounds's reply:
Ashley - It was our pleasure to be a part of your day. You and your entire family stayed strong during the uncertainity of "Covid" In the end it was perfect. The Horse and Carriage brought tears to my eyes as it dropped you off for your ceremony. -
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Alina M. Sent on 09/14/2020The most beautiful rustic space!
My husband and I had the extreme pleasure of getting married at The Conservatory in August 2020. Our original wedding date was supposed to be in April 2020, but we all know how that goes. Sue-Ann at The Conservatory was incredibly kind and accommodating through this difficult time and was so amazing to work with. Luckily for us, we were able to keep all of our vendors, and though the day looked different than what we had originally planned, it was absolutely amazing. The venue is so effortlessly gorgeous and all of our pictures look incredible. This is a great spot for outdoor weddings, and they are recently purchased an large tent to be able to accommodate outdoor parties during the COVID pandemic. The flowers all around are always so immaculately maintained, so you can really get away with having pretty minimal florals and still have it seemed that you went all out. there are so many places on the grounds to take pictures, you definitely won't be at a shortage! I would honestly highly recommend this venue to anyone who likes a rustic theme! -
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Kelly Sent on 09/12/2020
This venue is GORGEOUS!
Sue Ann at the Conservatory was so great to work with. We knew from the second we saw the Conservatory that this was the place for our wedding. Our guests are still talking about how beautiful the building and grounds are. Planning a wedding in a pandemic can be very stressful but Sue Ann made sure that she did everything to help us solve every issue we ran into with restrictions. They bought a tent for the garden area since there was no indoor dinning and decorated it with lights to make it more wedding friendly. She is so easy to get in contact with and we couldn’t have been more happy with our experience with the Conservatory. -
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Alyssa-Ray L. Sent on 12/23/2019It was Perfect
The Conservatory at the Sussex County Fairgrounds - for a low budget bride with high budget taste this was the perfect venue ! Since they just got into doing weddings a few years ago when we booked we got an amazing deal. Prices are still competitive but oh my goodness is this place stunning ! It provides a rustic feel but with high class looks. The courtyard with the gazebos, garden, and fountains is perfect for photos and the barn is cozy and charming with their lighting. The actual conservatory is breathtaking. The windows allow he natural light and you get a nice open feeling. My guests were all so impressed. As was I. Sue-Anne and her crew were great to work with. She didn’t mind my millions of texts with all my questions and I felt confident in her hands. -
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Kaitlin Sent on 11/19/2019Absolutely Perfect
Our wedding here was PERFECT. Sue-Ann was amazing from start to finish and absolutely stunned us with the setup. The Conservatory itself is gorgeous inside and out (half of the reason we booked it is because it's amazing on the inside even without decorations), and I'm so happy that our photos look like the inspo picture of it we had seen two years ago. Everything went so smoothly and everyone had a brilliant time - I would attend my own wedding a hundred times over! As a side note - I definitely recommend booking the dance floor mat - it looks so nice in photos. -
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Melody Sent on 10/14/2019
Absolutely Perfect
This venue was the one and only one we visited. As soon as I saw the pictures I knew it was the right one for us and when we did out tour visit we immediately booked. It's the most beautiful venue and was everything I imagined for my wedding day. I wanted a DIY venue and this was just it. They are very laid back and pretty much let you do whatever you want with the space and make coming to set up as easy as possible. Sue-Ann was very kind of helpful and we couldn't have asked for a better experience!! -
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April Sent on 10/17/2019Gorgeous place to have a wedding, no mAtter what the season.
I never seen such a beautiful place like the Conservatory. My ceremony was absolutely breath taking. We had ours by the gazebo and behind the gazebo were all the flowers and the greens and the beautiful fall colors. Our wedding photos were all done on premises . There was no need to go anywhere else because the conservatory itself is beautiful . The chandeliers and the wood beams on the ceiling are beautiful. We didn’t put much flowers inside because the interior of the conservatory is gorgeous just the way it is. We didn’t want to take the attention away from it. My guest were completely blown away because they never seen a place like that . One of my guest daughter is now considering having her sweet sixteen at the conservatory . I will
Definitely have another occasion at the conservatory. Thank you to all the staff at the conservatory for making my wedding such a wonderful and memorable time -
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Ursula Sent on 09/25/2019Beautiful!
The Conservatory was the first venue (out of hundreds researched) my then-fiance and I had visited, and upon entering the site we immediately fell in love. The beautiful gardens and naturally-lit and open event space are mesmerizing. Everything about the Conservatory is simple yet elegant, so there was no need to go overboard with decorations and florals since the space itself did all the talking. In addition to being so aesthetically pleasing, the Conservatory's staff was beyond helpful and informative. Danielle and Sue-Ann were easy to communicate with, assisted us with all our inquiries, and made sure the staff was on top of everything the day of our wedding. Thank you to the Conservatory, for the amazing experience and for helping us make the most wonderful day of my and Jorge’s life such a success.
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