One of the Garden State’s many charming hotels might just be the answer to your wedding planning dilemma. Both the Grand Summit Hotel in Summit (908-273-4885; grandsummit.com) and the Bernards Inn in Bernardsville (908-766-0002; bernards inn.com) offer old-world atmosphere with modern convenience, while Congress Hall in Cape May (888-944-1816 or 609-884-8421; congresshall.com) provides all that, plus a magnificent beach setting.

Besides convenience, hotel weddings offer several other wedding-friendly amenities. Most facilities offer significant discounts on guest rooms for weddings that are held on the premises, and many also offer packages that include a rehearsal dinner at an on-site restaurant. Depending on the specific hotel, ask about discounts on rounds of golf at nearby courses or spa treatments for guests. Some hotels can even arrange babysitters so that parents can enjoy themselves well past bedtime. And when your friends and family are partying until the wee hours, knowing that everyone can simply walk upstairs to their rooms means no one needs to worry about designated drivers.

Another great bonus: Most hotels can arrange a morning-after brunch so guests can relive all the fun from the night before.