Posted on June 20, 2022 by njbride
Looking for affordable wedding venues in NJ? We’ve got you covered.
As you’ve probably already found out, getting married can be expensive. There are mansions, ballrooms, barns, bed-and-breakfasts, country clubs, hotels, restaurants and more that can create the wedding of your dreams. But for many couples, the choice is often dictated by cost, since the venue, food and beverage typically make up the largest part of the budget. This is why we often get asked: “What are the affordable wedding venues in New Jersey?”
While “affordable” is relative and means something different for everyone, there are many gorgeous venues where you can get married and keep your budget in check.
Also, keep in mind if you have your heart set on a dream venue but the price isn’t within reach, there are ways to get your costs down. Cut back in other areas of your wedding. Or, inquire about Thursday nights, Sunday afternoons, or if there have been any last-minute cancellations. (For more tips on how to pay for your wedding, click here.)
Here are some of our favorite affordable venues, all with prices at $150 per person or less. (Please note that these are starting prices that vary depending on day of week, time of year, time of day, menu choices and which room you’re in. Use these rates as a guide.)
Set in bucolic Warren County, this country club offers outdoor ceremonies, spectacular views of the countryside and a tented patio. They only host one wedding at a time and provide all-day use of the lovely bridal suite.
This restaurant and bar located on LBI is steps to the beach and offers rustic seashore decor. It has a seasonal American menu focused on local ingredients and a beverages such as craft beer and cocktails.
Just minutes from the beach and boardwalk, this venue is attached to the Days Hotel and offers indoor and outdoor ceremonies, along with rooms for your guests.
This newly renovated ballroom offers breathtaking views of Somerset Hills and the golf course, a garden tent and outdoor ceremonies.
Situated right on the ocean in Spring Lake, the Breakers offers phenomenal views and great service.
Bridgewater Manor, now under the Delicious Heights restaurant group, offers multiple ballrooms, outdoor patios, an outdoor ceremony area, gazebos and a scenic lake with fountains for photos.
Set on 150 acres, this classic country club overlooks the golf course and lake, and offers outdoor ceremonies.
Owned by the Manzo family of N.J. reality-television fame, this historic landmark offers a variety of rooms for your wedding, including the grand ballroom for 400, the clubroom for 70, a smaller ballroom for 250 or the grand conservatory for 150. You have many options here.
The newly remodeled ballroom here has a scenic lakefront view with a large outdoor deck perfect for ceremonies and lush gardens outside. Accommodates both small and large weddings, up to 200.
This ballroom at the Radisson Hotel offers ceiling cove lighting, chiavari chairs, crystal chandeliers, outdoor ceremonies and an outdoor patio.
Beautiful views of the Manasquan River from every room plus a beautiful ballroom setting.
This resort offers a variety of indoor and outdoor venues, accommodating weddings of various sizes. Beautiful mountain views, hotel accommodations for your guests, two spas and golf. Perfect for a wedding weekend.
Have your ceremony steps away at the Barnegat Lighthouse, then return to Daymark for your reception with views of the bay.
This beautiful neutral ballroom holds up to 300, with views of the golf course and a fireplace in every room.
Absolutely gorgeous garden setting at this secluded estate. Outdoor ceremonies and cocktail hour. Bridal suite and groom’s room.
Have your ceremony outside in the perennial gardens lined with rare stones, fountains and a gazebo, then go inside to the grand ballroom that holds up to 360.
This elegant historic clubhouse offers two different ballrooms to choose from, along with a formal garden and outdoor terrace with beautiful views.
This new clubhouse offers a large ballroom, outdoor ceremonies, outdoor terrace, fire pits, on-site event planner, beautiful views, bridal suite and a hotel a minute down the road with a complimentary shuttle for your guests.
This renovated country-club setting offers a CIA-trained chef, a large dance floor, crystal chandeliers and an outside gazebo and courtyard.
Beach ceremonies, a grand ballroom that overlooks the ocean, indoor and outdoor pools, and 172 rooms for your guests make this an ideal spot for your Cape May weekend wedding.
Waterfalls, huge chandeliers, marble floors, a glass atrium, lavishly manicured ceremony gardens and your choice of two ballrooms make the Grand Marquis perfect for your princess-style wedding.
There’s just one wedding at a time at this family-owned and operated ballroom venue with an outdoor piazza, waterfall and bridal gazebo.
This new venue offers three sophisticated ballrooms with a grand staircase, outdoor ceremonies, waterfall garden and private stone patio.
Macaluso’s is a hidden gem in New Jersey, with its gorgeous ballroom, elegant staircase, outdoor patio, amazing food and phenomenal service. Plus they can accommodate up to 400 with prices starting at $125.
Choose between the beautiful glass English conservatory or the traditional grand ballroom. They offer outdoor ceremonies and rooms for your guests.
This newly renovated classic ballroom offers rustic elegance along with both indoor and outdoor ceremony spaces and outdoor gardens.
A recent multi million-dollar renovation has transformed these gorgeous ballrooms and grand staircase. There’s also a private outdoor oasis with lush gardens, a stone bridge, softly lit water features all set among the natural greenery.
The Mill Lakeside Manor is set on a beautiful private lake and hosts outdoor ceremonies and cocktail hours. The ballroom for up to 240 features a coffered ceiling, crystal chandeliers and large windows overlooking the sunset on the lake.
The main ballroom and verandas overlook Mountain Lake, and can accommodate up to 185 guests. Its wall of windows offers breathtaking views of the lake, regardless of the season. While the summer months are particularly popular, the beauty continues throughout the year with brilliant autumn colors and pristine snow on the ice-covered water.
This historic park setting offers outdoor ceremonies, a garden terrace, waterfalls, balconies, picture-perfect ballroom and amazing food.
This 10-acre estate offers an eighteenth-century Grain House for intimate weddings, gardens and tented patio for outdoor ceremonies, the Grand Washington Ballroom for larger weddings, 100 guest rooms and two grand suites.
This Palladian-style mansion offers two impressive ballrooms with 24-foot-height ceilings, along with outdoor terraces, balconies, fireplaces, crystal chandeliers, beautifully landscaped gardens, luxury bridal suites and amenities such as in-house event planners, lighting, custom cakes and fireworks. Accommodates between 125 and 600.
Choice of five different rooms for wedding ranging in size from 25 to 500.
If you love Italian food—and lots of it—this is the place for you. Here it’s all about the food! They also offer Italian villa-style gardens, outdoor ceremonies and an elegant cream and gold ballroom.
Castle-like setting on 200-acre estate with mountain and lake views. Beautiful outdoor ceremonies lakeside and a renovated ballroom.
Marble floors, large chandeliers and an indoor waterfall for your wedding for up to 600 guests.
Marble floors, crystal chandeliers, sushi chefs and ice carvings are just some of the luxurious offerings here.
Ballroom weddings with additional living room with fireplace, outdoor terrace for cocktails and gorgeous views of the golf course.
The Sherwood Chalet offers a rustic ambience with cathedral ceilings, crystal chandeliers, Chiavari chairs, outdoor stone patio, gazebo and fire pits. There’s also the Maple Grove Pavilion for outdoor events. Can accommodate between 50 and 185.
This historic stone building offers outdoor gardens, in-house wedding planner, a grand ballroom and enclosed gazebo room.
This upscale ballroom at the Doubletree offers a private entrance, outdoor ceremonies and large cocktail-hour space.
This historic resort offers two golf courses, three ballrooms, a spa, outdoor ceremony spaces and 297 guest rooms.
This ballroom at the Ramada offers crystal chandeliers, gardens and gazebo, in-house wedding planners and fun food stations.
This estate set on seven acres features formal outdoor gardens for ceremonies and receptions, a grand ballroom, crystal chandeliers, a spiral staircase and expansive ballroom windows. Can accommodate between 75 and 375 for your guest list.
Custom menus and modern ballroom for your wedding. Intimate wine room for rehearsal dinner and farewell breakfast. Rooms for your guests.
Elegant ballroom with coffered ceiling, crystal chandeliers and indoor chapel.
Outdoor patio for ceremonies and cocktail hour, large crystal chandeliers in ballroom, and personal wedding planners.
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