Best Private Party Venues in New Jersey For Weddings, Corporate and Social Functions

The best private party venues in New Jersey are those that offer unusual out of the ordinary venues with a WOW ambience, and a reputation for top notch food and excellent service that will make your special event a memorable one. These venues are ideal settings for wedding receptions, corporate functions, charity galas, and social events such as Bar Mitzvah, Bat Mitzvah, birthday parties, anniversary parties, trade shows, and more.

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Northern NJ Private Party Venues
Frelinghuysen Arboretum Morris County Park Commission 53 East Hanover Avenue Morristown, NJ (973) 326-7600	If you desire an unusual garden setting for a wedding, corporate event, or special occasion, the beautiful 127-acre Frelinghuysen Arboretum is the place to have it. You can arrange to have a private tented affair in a park like, garden setting.
Highlawn Pavilion Eagle Rock Reservation West Orange, NJ 973-731-3463	With a view of the NYC skyline, this is an impressive setting for a wedding or other corporate and social functions. They can accommodate small groups under 25, as well as much larger groups.
Liberty House Liberty State Park Jersey City, NJ 866-683-3586	The ambience and the setting is unbeatable with fantastic views of the Manhattan skyline, the Statue of Liberty, and Liberty State Park. They offer two distinct dining rooms; The grand ballroom with cathedral ceilings, panoramic views, and a wrap around deck can accomodate private parties up to 350 guests for dinner and dancing. The Liberty room on ether 1st floor, is best suited for 75-150 guests.Tey also have two tended garden pavilions for year round use. They are excellent memorable scenic venues for weddings, charity Galas, corporate functions, and social functions.
Maritime Parc Restaurant 84 Audrey Zapp Drive Jersey City, NJ (201) 413-0050	Has spectacular waterfront views of the New York harbor NYC skyline, Stature of Liberty, Ellis Island, the marina, and up the Hudson River to the NJ Palisades. This is a great destination restaurant for taking out of town friends and relatives, meeting up with friends, celebrating a romantic event, and for that special occasion that calls for a world class scenic view.
The Manor 111 Prospect Ave. (Eagle Rock Ave.) West Orange, NJ 973-325-2060	Elegant and ornate, The Manor is surrounded by manicured gardens, statues, gazebos and fountains. The dark wood-paneled walls and oversize crystal chandeliers combine to give an air of formality. They provide full-service catering for weddings, and small and large corporate and social events.
The Morris Museum 6 Normandy Heights Road Morristown, NJ 973-971-3700	The setting is a perfect place for all to expand their minds and palates. Merri-Makers Catering is a preferrerd catering company. 732-225-0009
Park Savoy 236 Ridgedale Avenue Florham Park, NJ 973-377-7100	The historic mansion is beautiful setting for wedding receptions. A columned mansion with antique fireplaces, beautiful, tranquil outdoor gardens, cobblestone pathways, European lanterns, fountains, and a reflecting pool make up a perfect backdrop for outdoor ceremonies and a cocktail hour.
Pleasantdale Chateau and Conference Estate 757 Eagle Rock Ave. West Orange, NJ 973-731-5600	This beautiful estate has it all. Situated in lush setting with 40 acres of formal gardens, rolling lawns and shaded ponds, this is an impressive venue for weddings, corporate functions, and private functions. They are also a great destination for a corporate retreat with upscale overnight accommodations, an indoor pool, a recreation room, fitness center, and a private heliport, making business meetings efficient as well as productive.
The Skylands Manor 5 Morris Road Ringwood, NJ 973-962-9370	Located in the Ringwood State Park System, this attractive estate is an impressive setting for weddings, corporate functions, bar/bat mitzvahs, reunions and special events. They are served by Frungillo Caterers, known for their excellent food and service.
Yacht Events 973-226-6424	They provide premier special event functions aboard a fleet of luxury yachts sailing NYC Harbor from convenient locations at Lincoln Harbor, Liberty Landing, Hyatt Regency - Jersey City, and Perth Amboy. They offer full-service packages of dining, dancing, entertainment and sightseeing for up to 1200 guests. for a variety special events including weddings, corporate functions, reunions, birthday parties, july 4th celebrations, and just about any occasion and group size. Their professional party planners are available to help with any and all details, including planning, catering, decor and entertainment -- everything from a great band to fireworks displays.
Central NJ Private Party Venues
Encore Event Center 106 Schanck Road Freehold, NJ 07728 732-577-0495	20,000-square-feet of combined space including three luxury VIP suites, three large banquet rooms, a 12,000-square-foot multipurpose event center, and a catering hall. Your event can be custom tailored with furniture and decor options, audio and visual fixtures, and fresh food prepared on site to accomodate corporate holiday parties, trade shows, weddings, and more for groups of 25 to 1,200 people.
The Ashford Estate 637 Province Line Rd Allentown, NJ 08501 (609) 208-9770	The Ashford is situated on over 30 park-like acres of sculpted property, complete with sparkling fountains, waterfalls, a floating gazebo, stone ruins, garden arbors and sprawling views. In addition to the natural beauty of its grounds, The Ashford features immaculately preserved and architecturally astonishing structures, such as the barn chapel, carriage house and the grand ballroom
Garden Falls 608 Spotswood-Englishtown Rd. Monroe Township, NJ 732-656-3333	While they offer beautiful outdoor setting for all types of weddings, they are especially popular with South Asian-Indian weddings. It has 37 acres of beautifully landscaped grounds with waterfalls, lakes, and pedestrian bridges. There is also a heliport on-site for those who want to arrive in style. On-site parking for over 389 vehicles, and numerous restrooms. No waiting on Line. They can accommodate up to 1120 guests, rain or shine. Will need to arrange for an outside caterer.
The Palace at Somerset Park 333 Davidson Avenue Somerset, NJ (877) PALACE-4	This is an elegant venue for private parties, conferences, weddings, and social events. The setting is amongst gently rolling colorful gardens, mature trees, and a picturesque, Palladian-style mansion.
Prallsville Mill Route 29/Risler Street Stockton, NJ 08559 (215) 860-7600	The historic Prallsville Mill is located in Stockton NJ, included on the National Register of Historic Places and part of the D & R Canal State Park. It offers both an indoor venue for a maximum of 150 and an outside area available for tenting for larger private functions. The Mill has become a place for concerts, art exhibitions, antique shows, holiday parties, school fund-raiser auctions, meetings, and private parties. The Mill is available for weekday and weekend functions.
Watermark 800 Ocean Avenue Asbury Park 732-455-3447	Sweeping views of the Ocean from the 2nd floor of the First Avenue Pavilion with both indoor & outdoor seating. The atmosphere is upscale and attractive with a fireplace, couches and ocean views. They accommodate private parties for up to 500 people for beachfront weddings, reunions, corporate functions, birthday party's, and more. They can work with your caterer or event planner.
Southern NJ Private Party Venues
Bonnet Island Estate 2400 East Bay Ave. Manahawkin , NJ 609-494-9100	An elegant, and romantic setting in a waterfront mansion on two acres of bay front land. Arrive by boat or land. They offer packages for weddings, wedding rehearsal dinners, private party's, corporate event, convention, retreats, and more. An attractive feature of the property is the Boathouse Chapel, an original post and beam barn from Vermont that was transported and lovingly reassembled beam by beam at the estate. Inside are a stone hearth fireplace, whitewashed benches and wide plank flooring. Has arrangements for using their or your own caterer.
One Atlantic 1 Atlantic Ocean Atlantic City, NJ 609-343-9902	The ultimate of contemporary modern elegance, with extraordinary views of the sea, sand, and boardwalk through floor to ceiling windows, valet parking, chauffeured limousines, gourmet international cuisine, event planners and more. The venue has flexible space configurations that can host cocktail receptions of 10 to 1000 guests, dinner receptions of 5 to 500 guests, and wedding ceremonies of up to 750 guests.They provide full service event planning and services. An impressive venue for weddings, corporate functions, and social events such as Bar/Bat Mitzvah, birthday parties, anniversary parties, charity galas, and more.
The Mansion on Main Street Evesham and Kresson Roads Plaza 3000 Voorhees, NJ 856-751-1717	A beautiful setting for weddings, corporate functions and meetings, charity galas, Bar or Bat Mitzvahs, and other social events. The Mansion can accommodate private functions for 50-500 guests.
Naval Air Station Wildwood 500 Forrestal Rd. Cape May Airport, NJ (609) 886-8787	An unusual venue that offers a slice of New Jersey history. Listed in the National Register of Historic Places, this facility served as a dive-bomber training ground in WW II. The museum features a display of 26 planes and helicopters, and a collection of vintage posters and photos of wartime events that serve as a back drop for your special event. At a nominal charge to clear out the planes from the 92,000 square-foot hanger, the facility can be rented out for a wedding, corporate event, or special celebration.
Trump Marina Huron & Brigantine Blvd. Atlantic City, NJ 609-441-2000	It is an elegant bay side setting overlooking overlooking the magnificent Senator Frank S. Farley State Marina. One of the largest private party venues in NJ, The Trump Marina can accommodate weddings, corporate and social events of over 2,000 guests. Wedding guests can stay at the hotel and enjoy the shows, the casinos, fine dining, the marina, and the beaches of Atlantic City.

Picnic Caterers and Event Planners that can plan your outdoor events at a New Jersey venue of your choice. Many of these planners also have arrangements with excellent and unusual venues and can make recommendations to make your event extra special and out of the ordinary.