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From grand ballrooms dripping in crystal chandeliers to opulent estates with sweeping guest spaces, this guide features the state\u2019s top luxury ballroom venues\u2014and the key details for a celebration that shines with elegance scale and style.Crystal Plaza\/Drew Noel PhotographyWhen it comes to finding a location for your big day, few options encapsulate elegance, romance, luxury and timeless charm quite like a New Jersey luxury ballroom wedding venue. From the moment you step through the grand entrance, you\u2019ll be treated to a high-end all-inclusive experience. On-site chapels, gated drives, lush gardens, top-notch cuisine, white-glove service, endless cocktail hours, spacious dance floors, elaborate staircases, marble floors, gleaming chandeliers, soaring ceilings and intricate moldings are just some of the exclusive features. All come together to create a fairytale setting. Whether you envision a vintage-inspired celebration or a more modern affair, ballroom weddings in New Jersey are versatile spaces that can be tailored to your unique vision.Here are some of the best ballroom wedding venues in New Jersey. Many are family-owned, where you will be treated as one of their own. The menu options are endless, details are picture-perfect, and their experience hosting weddings is second to none. But they all have their own personality and unique style. We’ve got something for everyone, including Luxury, Classic, Rustic, Modern, Hotel and even Affordable\u2014keeping Cinderella’s budget in mind. Every venue on this list is an expert at the ballroom wedding and will more than deliver on the event of your dreams.Top Spots for a NJ Luxury Ballroom WeddingIdalia PhotographyPark Chateau Estate and Gardens, East BrunswickWith just one step through the impressive front door of this French chateau\u2013style mansion, you’ll understand why Park Chateau is one of the top wedding venues in the state and in such high demand. From the breathtaking grand staircase and perfectly appointed bridal suite to the sophisticated library, elegantly formal ballroom, onsite chapel and fabulous outdoor spaces, Park Chateau delivers on the luxury ballroom wedding\u2014and then some! If you’re looking for the wow factor for your wedding, starting the moment your guests pull through the gates, Park Chateau is the place.WHAT WE LOVE: Top-notch personal service, amazing amounts and quality of food, breathtaking grounds, onsite wedding chapel, onsite hotel for your guests. CAPACITY: Up to 400; one wedding at a timePRICING: $$$$ (If budget is a concern, be sure to ask about off-season and midweek pricing.)View more about Park Chateau Estate and Gardens Vanessa Joy PhotographyMichael RomeoShadowbrook at ShrewsburyShadowbrook at Shrewsbury is another top choice for your luxury ballroom wedding in New Jersey. After a multi-million-dollar renovation, the grand ballroom with dramatic 30-foot ceilings can accommodate weddings up to 600. This elegant venue is accented with crystal chandeliers, marble floors, theatrical lighting, a big swing band stage, and an overall air of sophistication. Shadowbrook offers the perfect balance of old-world charm and luxurious amenities.WHAT WE LOVE: Gorgeous one-of-a-kind indoor\/outdoor ceremony area, award-winning chefs, Kosher weddings, the gated long-drive entry, breathtaking ballroom, top-notch service, elegant ambience.CAPACITY: Up to 600; one wedding at a timePRICING: $$$$ (If budget is a concern, be sure to ask about off-season and midweek pricing.)View more about Shadowbrook at Shrewsbury Crystal Plaza, LivingstonThe Janoff family welcomes you and your guests to Crystal Plaza as if it were your own private mansion. Here you’ll find one of the best luxury wedding experiences in New Jersey complete with white-glove service, phenomenal food, a breathtaking atrium ceremony space, new luxury bridal suite and access to any special detail you’d want to include. A bonus is the newly added groom’s Vault, which includes a golf simulator, pool table, barber shop, wine cellar and ventilation for cigars. If you can dream it, Max Janoff and his team can make it happen.WHAT WE LOVE: Out-of-this-world cocktail hour, personalized service, breathtaking ballroom with French doors and architectural details, the atrium ceremony space, gorgeous gardens, groom’s Vault, Kosher weddings.CAPACITY: Up to 350; one wedding at a timePRICING: $$$$ (If budget is a concern, be sure to ask about off-season and midweek pricing.)View more about Crystal Plaza The Park Savoy Estate, Florham ParkClassically elegant is how we’d describe this 1920s estate that’s consistently one of the top wedding venues in the state. Park Savoy\u2019s nineteenth-century architecture, lush gardens, exceptional cuisine and impeccable service make for a spectacular mansion wedding. The ballroom is gorgeously decorated in neutral colors with stunning chandeliers and large picture windows with views to the outdoor gardens.WHAT WE LOVE: Traditionally elegant ballroom, onsite chapel, wine cellar, breathtaking gardensCAPACITY: Up to 300; one wedding at a timePRICING: $$$View more about The Park Savoy Estate The Rockleigh, RockleighFrom the moment you step inside The Rockleigh, it\u2019s clear this is a venue that understands luxury. Think instant elegance and modern glamour, with crystal chandeliers overhead, a grand staircase for amazing pictures and not one, but two magnificent ballrooms to choose from. Outside, immaculately manicured ceremony garden spaces and dramatic fountains set the scene for unforgettable \u201cI do\u201d moments and photo ops that feel straight out of a movie. It\u2019s dramatic and iconic\u2014perfect for couples who want a grand celebration.WHAT WE LOVE: Choice of two lavish ballrooms, outdoor gardens and fountains, two chapels, after-party space, Kosher and Indian weddings.CAPACITY: Up to 850; multiple events at a timePRICING: $$$View more about The Rockleigh Nanina\u2019s in the Park, BellevilleNanina’s has been a favorite among NJ ballroom brides for decades, but this Tuscan-style villa has become even more popular with the addition of their brand-new onsite non-denominational chapel. Add in the gorgeously manicured grounds, newly renovated ballroom, crystal chandeliers, Tuscan architecture and a cocktail hour that’s out of this world, and you’ve got a top ballroom wedding venue that’s a great choice for couples who are serious about their food!WHAT WE LOVE: Brand-new onsite chapel, gorgeous gardens for pictures, formal ballroom, out-of-this-world cocktail hour and menu choicesCAPACITY: Up to 400; one wedding at a timePRICING: $$View more about Nanina’s in the Park The Venetian, GarfieldThe Venetian has brought the best of classic Italian design to its palatial ballroom venue in Garfield, NJ. Here you’ll find a grand ballroom and ornate interior spaces with marble floors, high ceilings, elaborate moldings, stately columns, opulent drapes, breathtaking staircases and colorful lighting. Each space can be arranged to accommodate both intimate gatherings and large-scale receptions. But perhaps the best part of The Venetian is the food\u2014and the overwhelming amounts of it, especially during cocktail hour, which is one of the best in the state.WHAT WE LOVE: A princess-worthy Grand Ballroom, ornate and elaborate d\u00e9cor, incredible cocktail hour CAPACITY: 300+PRICING: $$View more about The Venetian The Chateau Grande HotelSmall weddings can still have a luxury feel and that’s exactly what you’ll find at The Chateau Grande\u2019s Angelique ballroom. Classical French architecture, bubble chandeliers, ornate crown molding and formal gardens set the stage for your intimate event, along with amazing menus by award-winning chef David Burke.WHAT WE LOVE: Classic elegance, beautiful lobby bar for welcome parties, luxury guest rooms, custom menus.CAPACITY: Up to 140; one wedding at a timePRICING: $$View more about The Chateau Grande Hotel Seasons Catering, Township of WashingtonSeasons in Bergen County is a true gem in New Jersey: an elegant and opulent wedding venue that’s also affordable. You’ll feel like you’ve been transported back in time once you set foot inside. Grand chandeliers and hallways lined with gold-framed art and antique mirrors create an air of glamour. The surrounding grounds include a gazebo, cherubic fountains and a terrace that is perfect for outdoor ceremonies.WHAT WE LOVE: Choice of party space, elegant and opulent d\u00e9cor, grand chandeliers, outdoor ceremony spaceCAPACITY: Up to 300PRICING: $$View more about Seasons Catering Addison Park, AberdeenWHAT WE LOVE: Elegant ballroom, grand staircase, black-and-white tile floors, South Asian and Kosher weddings.CAPACITY: 65 to 800; one wedding at a timePRICING: $$View more about Addison Park The Albion SummitWHAT WE LOVE: Brand-new venue (formerly The Grand Summit), ballroom with two-story double-sided fireplace, antique brass geometric chandeliers, open-kitchen space for cocktail hour, 100 newly renovated hotel rooms.CAPACITY: Up to 200PRICING: $$$View more about The Albion Summit Idalia PhotographyAshford Estate, AllentownWHAT WE LOVE: Thirty-acre country estate, grand ballroom with towering ceilings, barn chapel, overnight guest suites.CAPACITY: Up to 275; one wedding a day\u2014grounds exclusively yours for 21 hours.PRICING: $$$$View more about Ashford EstateBonnet Island Estate, ManahawkinWHAT WE LOVE: Private plantation-style estate, picturesque water views, a grand ballroom, Boathouse Chapel, and private guest suites. The venue is exclusively yours from 2:00 pm the day of your wedding until 11:00 am the next day.CAPACITY: Up to 250; one wedding at a timePRICING: $$$$View more about Bonnet Island Estate The Estate at Florentine Gardens, River ValeWHAT WE LOVE: Family-owned and operated, beautiful neutral ballroom with floor-to-ceiling windows, beautiful gardens, outdoor ceremonies.CAPACITY: Up to 360; one wedding at a timePRICING: $$$View more about The Estate at Florentine Gardens The Grove, Cedar GroveWHAT WE LOVE: Lavishly decorated ballroom, marble floors, grand staircase, Kosher and Indian weddings.CAPACITY: 150 to 700; one wedding at a timePRICING: $$$View more about The Grove Hudson House, Jersey CityWHAT WE LOVE: Sleek modern space, phenomenal panoramic views of NYC, great cuisine and service.CAPACITY: Up to 550; one wedding at a timePRICING: $$$View more about Hudson HouseIdalia PhotographyIl Tulipano, Cedar GroveWHAT WE LOVE: Great rates, family-run, Tuscan-inspired, beautiful neutral ballroom, outdoor gardens. CAPACITY: Up to 300; one wedding at a timePRICING: $$View more about Il Tulipano Keri CalabreseSalwa PhotographyThe Legacy Castle, Pompton PlainsWHAT WE LOVE: Choice of three ballrooms, lavish details, castle style complete with moat, Kosher and South Asian weddings.CAPACITY: 100 to 1200; multiple events at a timePRICING: $$$View more about The Legacy CastleMansion at Natirar, Peapack-GladstoneWHAT WE LOVE: Former mansion of the King of Morocco, newly renovated ballroom, outdoor ceremonies with phenomenal views, farm-to-table menus, living flora wall.CAPACITY: Up to 225 PRICING: $$$$View more about Mansion at Natirar The Meadow Wood, RandolphWHAT WE LOVE: Newly renovated, choice of two ballrooms, grand staircase, outdoor ceremonies.CAPACITY: Up to 500; multiple events at a timePRICING: $$$View more about The Meadow WoodThe Merion, CinnaminsonWHAT WE LOVE: Choice of four different ballrooms, dance beneath the stars in Skylight Ballroom, Art Deco style.CAPACITY: 75 to 600; multiple events at a timePRICING: $$View more about The MerionPleasantdale Chateau, West OrangeWHAT WE LOVE: One-of-a-kind historic 1835 estate set on 40 acres, luxury venue, top-notch service, heliport, 30 guest rooms, tons of photo ops.CAPACITY: Up to 300; one wedding a dayPRICING: $$$$View more about Pleasantdale Chateau Ryland Inn, Whitehouse StationWHAT WE LOVE: Historic 1796 inn, choice of two elegantly rustic ballrooms, bridal cottage, outdoor courtyards.CAPACITY: Up to 240; multiple events at a timePRICING: $$$View more about the Ryland InnSkylands Manor, RingwoodWHAT WE LOVE: Grand 54-room Tudor Revival mansion with 100 acres of botanical gardens, gorgeous outdoor ceremony spaces and 21 rooms for you and your guests.CAPACITY: Formal gardens can accommodate up to 600 guests; the Ballroom up to 220; and the exclusive Castle up to 300 guests. PRICING: $$$View more about Skylands Manor About Wedding File:Wedding File is the go-to resource for couples planning weddings in New Jersey, New York and Pennsylvania. Founded and edited by wedding expert Molly Gregor, Wedding File connects couples with the best local venues, vendors and insider planning advice\u2014all curated from more than 25 years of real industry experience."},{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"BreadcrumbList","itemListElement":[{"@type":"ListItem","position":1,"name":"New Jersey\u2019s Best Luxury Ballroom Wedding Venues","item":"https:\/\/weddingfile.com\/new-jerseys-best-luxury-ballroom-wedding-venues\/#breadcrumbitem"}]}]