Wedding Ideas

Jersey City Weddings

Posted on July 25, 2022 by New Jersey Bride

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Envisioning a hip celebration with phenomenal views of Manhattan without having to leave the state? Well, you’re in luck. Jersey City is home to a sophisticated selection of wedding venues, whether you’re looking for large or intimate, urban or traditional,  modern or chic. Add award-winning chefs, creative vendors, breathtaking photo ops, a variety of hotel options and proximity to Newark Liberty International Airport, and you’ve got your dream location.

 

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Bri Johnson Photography

“Jersey City is pretty unique,” says wedding photographer Bri Johnson, whose studio is located here. “There are a range of wedding venues from upscale modern ballrooms to small intimate venues and restaurants. The NYC skyline is the common thread for those who get married here, along with a love of the city—both New York and Jersey City.”

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Bri Johnson Photography

Photographer Rebecca Ferrier, also based in Jersey City, agrees and describes her couples as modern, sophisticated—and savvy. “Jersey City venues offer an extraordinary view of the skyline with high-quality metropolitan service and food at a fraction of the cost of Manhattan prices.”

 

As for special spots for engagement photos and pictures the day of, both photographers have their favorites. “I may be biased since I was married here in 2018, but I love Jersey City’s City Hall,” Johnson says. “It has gorgeous architecture, a central location and specific appointment times—unlike NYC City Hall where you grab a ticket and wait in line. Getting married at Jersey City’s City Hall felt really personal, intimate and special.”

Ferrier is partial to Liberty State Park. “There are so many hidden spots that are beautiful to shoot in besides the skyline,” she says. “You just need to know the right folks to take you there! We also love integrating Jersey City’s beautiful murals as well as some of the quaint downtown streets.”

Here are some of our favorite wedding venues:

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    • THE ATELIER BALLROOM 3 2nd Street. Waterfront ballroom for up to 400 with sophisticated décor, spectacular views and riverfront terrace.Harborside Atrium

 

    • THE ATRIUM AT HARBORSIDE 34 Exchange Place; harborsidejc.com. Waterfront indoor and outdoor options for ceremonies and receptions for 50 to 600.The Barrow Mansion

 

  • THE BARROW MANSION 83 Main Street. Three rooms available for rent in this historic Greek Revival mansion, along with a bowling alley for the after-party.

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    • BATTELLO 502 Washington Boulevard. Contemporary Italian restaurant for up to 200 with rustic urban décor and phenomenal views. Smaller events held in the Lounge.Culinary-Conference-Center

 

    • CULINARY CONFERENCE CENTER 161 Newkirk Street. This unique event space at Hudson County Community College in historic Journal Square offers three different-sized rooms for events for 10 to 200.Ellis-Island-Wedding

 

    • ELLIS & LIBERTY ISLANDS Liberty State Park. There are many options available on both islands with the skyline and Statue of Liberty as the backdrop. Holds 50 to 1,200.Hudson-House-Bri-JohnsonHudson-House

 

    • HUDSON HOUSE 2 Chapel Avenue. You can’t get a much better view than that from Hudson House, a chic, contemporary venue with outstanding cuisine and service. Panoramic views of the NYC skyline, the Stature of Liberty and the Brooklyn, Manhattan and Verrazano Bridges. The Grand Ballroom boasts cathedral ceilings and twinkling-light chandeliers that mimic the city skyline. There’s also an outdoor garden for your ceremony.

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    • HYATT REGENCY JERSEY CITY 2 Exchange Place. Two ballrooms hold up to 550, along with a terrace for outdoor ceremonies and incredible views.Liberty-House

 

    • LIBERTY HOUSE 76 Audrey Zapp Drive, Liberty State Park; libertyhouserestaurant.com. This iconic restaurant boasts views of the NYC skyline, Ellis Island, Lady Liberty and Liberty Landing Marina. Two event spaces with private entrances, separate cocktail rooms, ceremony spaces, lush gardens and outdoor patios.Liberty-prime-steakhouse

 

    • LIBERTY PRIME STEAKHOUSE 111 Montgomery Street. Modern restaurant for weddings up to 200; accommodates 500 cocktail-style.Liberty-Science-Center-Wedding

 

    • LIBERTY SCIENCE CENTER 222 Jersey City Boulevard. One-of-a-kind spaces including exhibition halls, aquariums and theaters for up to 700.marie-adam-landmark-loews-jersey-theatre-wedding-real-weddings-1088049628

 

    • LOEW’S JERSEY THEATRE 54 Journal Square Plaza. This landmark historical theater with gilded architecture and red-velvet décor hosts weddings in various areas of the theater.Lokal-Jersey-City

 

    • LOKAL 2 2nd Street. Located on the Waterfront, this hip urban restaurant with local offerings provides phenomenal views and events up to 200.

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    • MARITIME PARC 84 Audrey Zapp Drive, Liberty State Park. Two modern spaces for up to 400 with wraparound outdoor areas and NYC skyline backdrop. Custom menus by executive chef Chris Siversen.Porta_JC_Interior_wedding

 

    • PORTA 135 Newark Avenue. Rustic Italian restaurant with main dining room for up to 125 and rooftop private space for up to 250 served family-style.Rooftop-Exchange-Place-wedding

 

    • ROOFTOP AT EXCHANGE PLACE 1 Exchange Place. This urban venue with retractable glass roof on top of the Hyatt House has views of NYC, Staten Island, Hudson River and Statue of Liberty, along with fire fountains, cabanas and pod seating. Two spaces for up to 250.White-Eagle-Hall-wedding

 

    • WHITE EAGLE HALL 337 Newark Avenue. This former church turned events space holds up to 400 with a huge dance floor and concert-like atmosphere.Westin-Jersey-city wedding

 

  • THE WESTIN JERSEY CITY NEWPORT 479 Washington Boulevard. Located on the water, the hotel offers a ballroom hosting up to 650 and a unique staircase for photos. They specialize in South Asian weddings.

 

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