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The Conservatory at the Sussex County Fairgrounds

The Conservatory at the Sussex County Fairgrounds

Augusta, NJ
4.8 out of 5 rating, 68 reviews
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    Salwa Sent on 11/06/2018
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    Beautiful & unique venue

    My husband and I had our wedding at The Conservatory on November 1, 2018. The moment we did our site tour we knew this venue was the one. We did not want a typical ballroom and The Conservatory met all our needs. It was a beautiful day (67 degrees) and everything was beyond perfect. The staff is beyond helpful and responsive not to mention the venue is affordable. Our guest could not stop ranting and raving about how beautiful the grounds were. You have everything you need at this facility. My girls and I got ready in the bridal suite and there was plenty of room for us. Danielle & Alida are a dream to work with and really make sure everything goes according to plan. We were able to set up the day before which made the day of so easy and smooth sailing. Look no further The Conservatory is the perfect venue and is the total package. We wish we could relive the night over and over again.
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    0Fc9Dd61221C52624Cd7000B124F636B251Eb7D8 Sent on 11/08/2022
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    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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    Juliette Sent on 10/09/2018
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    We got married 10/07/18 at the conservatory and we absolutely made the right choice. Their grounds are beautiful and the conservatory itself is breathtaking - all of our guests complimented us on making the right choice. We had the pleasure of working with Danielle leading up the event, and Alida on our wedding day. They are both extraordinarily helpful. Danielle helped organize everything and made sure each of the vendors were in aggreement. Alida all day long made sure I was happy with how the day was going, running around doing anything and everything that needed to be done. We are so grateful that we chose this spot to celebrate our most special day.
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    Dylan Sent on 11/17/2024
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    Most magical day of my life

    I just got married at The Conservatory last Sunday and have nothing, but amazing things to say! First, the grounds and venue are absolutely stunning. It was everything I dreamed of and more. The outside patio was perfect for our dream outdoor ceremony and photos. The cocktail hour and reception room gave the perfect intimate rustic-chic feel I hoped for. All the staff at the conservatory were incredible to work with. We specifically worked with Sue-Ann and Shea and I have nothing, but amazing things to say about them. They were both easy to get in touch with prior to the wedding and they were a pleasure to work with on our actual wedding day. Shea was our day of coordinator and she did an incredible job. The way she decorated the venue was beautiful and she made my vision come to life. She was extremely kind and helpful throughout the wedding ensuring everything ran smoothly. I would recommend this venue to anyone! I am so sad it is over as it was the most magical day of my life!
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    Samantha Sent on 11/08/2023
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    Everything 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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    Gorgeous venue - large space! Staff was very helpful and the grounds are beautiful. Sometimes hard to get a response but as long as you're on top of it, all is good.
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    Gab Sent on 05/20/2024
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    Breathtaking, Romantic and Intimate

    This was the first and only venue we saw. Words cannot describe how beautiful and intimate the wooden hall is, and the grounds are no exception. This venue and this team was perfection. We had a great time planning and executing our wedding. The team is super communicative and made us feel like it was our day. We are extremely greatful. Do not hesitate and reach out, you won't regret it. The firepit was a smash, we're still collecting all the compliments from our guests. Thank you guys.
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    Matthew Sent on 10/01/2012
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    "Wow" was the only thing we coudl say when we first set our eyes on this place. Built for flower shows, Mark (the Manager) has grown this place into a gorgeous venue that so long as you get good weather will be picture perfect fro all you photos. Still in its development we had to rent bathroom facilities, but don't let the deter you for renting this place. Go and see it!
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    Kelly Sent on 09/12/2020
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    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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    Dana Sent on 05/06/2018
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    I will never forget the absolute perfection that was our wedding day at the Conservatory! My husband and I knew we wanted a rustic vibe with modern conveniences and the option to do some DIY elements, and the Conservatory fit the bill perfectly. The planning process was seamless; included in the price of the venue is a day-of coordinator, either Kristin or Danielle. Both ladies are extremely friendly, accommodating, and capable. We were in touch with them with various questions throughout the planning process and they were consistently responsive, helpful, and supportive. Kristin worked our wedding and was integral to our comfort and sanity, coordinating all the moving parts with a smile and putting my mind completely at ease. Our wedding day was quite cold, so we ended up doing an indoor ceremony inside the Conservatory itself. It was absolutely gorgeous and we received many compliments from our guests. Every aspect of the wedding reception felt seamless and everyone had a blast. I have already recommended the Conservatory to several friends and would not hesitate to recommend it to anyone looking for the rustic yet elegant, relaxed yet stylish vibe. We love the Conservatory!!!
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    Best Decision Ever

    I literally have no complaints about this place! Danielle is absolutely incredible! Super responsive, great ideas, and answered every single one of my questions. She even gave me florist suggestions when the one we put a deposit with backed out! Most importantly, we felt very comfortable here during the whole process.

    We visited several times during the year, final walk through made me right at ease, and we were even able to drop things two days early.

    Our day of point person, Alida, was also fantastic. These guys are all rockstars, running an amazing operation.

    After our wedding, they kept everything in the greenhouse and we picked it up the next morning after we rested.

    The grounds are beautiful, the venue is a BYOB which was perfect since we brewed our own beer with a local brewery. We were also able to have an ice cream truck for dessert and lastly, our pictures came out incredible due to the many great locations for a photo op. We couldn't be happier with our decision.

    Thank you guys so much!
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    The best day ever!! From allowing us to set up the night before to pulling us outside for mid-reception firework photo opportunities the staff at The Conservatory at the Sussex County Fairgrounds were amazing. After an initial wedding date mix up, Danielle set out to ensure our day was the best ever and it was. Kristin F. truly set us up in the weeks before and on the day of running our reception with ease. With a bubbly and lovable personality she immediately won over my mom and I and definitely did not disappoint any of the vendors with whom we put in contact with her. Her collaboration, not to mention the fun she had, with each of them ensured we had the perfect reception. The Conservatory easily accommodated our 150+ guests and vendors including a large dance floor, DJ, and photo booth. We were even so fortunate as to have an outdoor cocktail hour and use the garage door for our bridal party intros. This location is a gem and I highly recommend it not only for it's beauty, but also for the amazing staff who run it so well.
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    Beautiful!

    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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    From the moment we walked into the courtyard of the Conservatory we knew this was where we wanted to get married. The Conservatory and the courtyard are absolutely beautiful - even though we had a few cold spells (in April) and barely any flowers were in bloom, our outdoor ceremony was still gorgeous! We also had plenty of photo opportunities - my husband loved the koi pond! Danielle was incredible from the start! she was easy to communicate with, and such a pleasure to work with the day of! I am so glad we chose the Conservatory for our wedding. It was absolutely perfect! Thank you!
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    The Conservatory at The Sussex County Fairgrounds is beautiful. Their staff was very helpful and they know what they are doing. This is a great place for a wedding or even any other event that you would like to have.
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    Melody Sent on 10/14/2019
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    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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    The Sussex Conservatory is GORGEOUS, truly the most beautiful wedding site we'd ever seen. We had our wedding here and couldn't be happier with the venue and the flexibility it allowed. Perfect for outdoor ceremonies and the reception space is like nothing else! The folks at the Conservatory were helpful in connecting us with outside vendors who were amazing, and the price is great for how spectacular the site is. We had the entire day (and the night before!) to set up, which was super helpful! The place is fairly DIY, so it's worth knowing that before choosing it, but that was exactly what we wanted. Highly recommend, we were so happy!
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    Coronavirus 2020

    I had plans of getting married here in April, but given the circumstances it wasn't able to happen. I will say throughout the whole process Sue Ann was absolutely amazing. They were extremely accommodating and helpful through a time of crisis. For future brides, I would highly recommend, this is a venue that cares about giving you the best possible experience!
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    The Conservatory was a beautiful venue and every single member of the staff was helpful, kind, and professional. My wife picked the venue, and since I live out of state, I didn't get to see it in person until a week before the wedding day. I was extremely impressed, and they were a very large reason for the actual wedding day. I'm very happy with our choice and would highly recommend them to others.
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    Absolutely 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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    We had an absolute amazing experience at the conservatory and working closely with Kristin (she's a rock star!). Her responsiveness to any/all of our questions, understanding of the area, venue, and the needs of the bride and groom was a major relief. We received compliments on the venue from everyone that came. Perfect for a larger wedding as the glass building creates a very open look and feel.
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    Beautiful space and wonderful staff!

    The Conservatory was truly the ideal location for our wedding. With 100 guests we felt comfortable in the room and it had the rustic feel we wanted for our day. We worked with Danielle at the venue from the beginning and she was always so professional and truly cared about our event. We highly recommend booking your next event here!
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    Amazing Venue

    We knew we didn’t want a traditional wedding venue and fell in love with The Conservatory at the Sussex County Fairgrounds the moment we stepped foot on the property. Its rustic-chic vibe really allows the couple to have their dream wedding and is a perfect DIY venue. While having to use an outside caterer is not ideal, the Conservatory staff were extremely helpful and accommodating throughout the planning process.
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    Incredible! 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.
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    We could not say enought about Mark who runs the show at the fairgrounds! This venue was unique and amazing for our wedding day. Its a blank slate that you can do anything with. He was soooo accomodating to anything that we needed. Trust me....we sold lots of our guests on the Conservatory after being at our wedding!
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