Not Your Average Ballroom: 15 Drop-Dead-Dazzling Banquet Halls in Northern NJ

Fab Features: breathtaking porte-cochère entrance welcomes guests into the Main Lobby, with its marble floors and dramatic staircase • regally-proportioned Ballroom with soaring ceilings, tall windows, and crystal chandeliers, and sophisticated, impeccably decorated banquet rooms • exceptional cuisine and white glove service exemplify classic elegance

Fab Features: palatial 1870s lakeside mansion boasting exquisite décor indoors, landscaped grounds outdoors • timeless luxury in the Ballroom, with floor-to-ceiling windows, a Carrera marble fireplace, and French doors • garden ceremonies on the lawn and cocktails on the airy Veranda, with panoramic views of the grounds and lake

Fab Features: Tuscan-villa architecture in a park setting lush with cherry blossom trees • bubbling fountains outside and breathtaking crystal chandeliers inside • award-winning chefs and mixologists create exquisite personalized menus (even a specialty ice carving!)

Fab Features: opulent estate with wrought-iron gates bounding 12 photogenic acres of beautifully landscaped grounds, graceful fountains, and sculptures • grand staircase frames dramatic entrances, and exquisite ballrooms boast crystal chandeliers and gleaming floors • experienced in-house catering staff can fit every taste

Fab Features: shaded outdoor courtyard for al fresco events pair with elegant indoor spaces • magnificent entrances from the curved mahogany staircase into the ballroom, with its soaring, coffered ceiling • truly one-of-a-kind menu options, from customized ice sculptures to caviar & champagne displays

Fab Features: spectacular manor designed after a classic French countryside estate • ceremonies in a private chapel nestled among the gardens, or overlooking a graceful lily pond encircled by flowers • the 17th century-inspired ballroom is adorned with opulent chandeliers hung from an elaborately embellished recessed ceiling

Fab Features: turn-of-the-century gem with a romantic garden ceremony site with a domed, white-pillared gazebo • the ballroom impresses with a gold-trimmed grand staircase and dazzling crystal chandeliers • extensive cuisine options include kosher and glatt kosher offerings

Fab Features: exquisite wedding hall outfitted with sparkling chandeliers and ornate crown moulding • lovely photo ops in the adjacent Verona Park, with its charming waterfall, lush grounds, and stone bridge • delectable menus with plenty of flexibility, all prepared to your specifications

Fab Features: beautiful colonial manor boasting Palladian windows, French doors and private garden courtyards • impressive photo ops on the sweeping staircase and balcony, the lovely Pergola, and among the gardens • sumptuous, fully customizable dinners served in the Grand Ballroom

Fab Features: multiple ballrooms boast gorgeous details like marble flooring, oversized crystal chandeliers, and ornate wall coverings • exquisite half-ceiling skylight in the Crystal Room frames views of the courtyard, gardens, and water feature • convenient packages match a variety of needs and budgets

Fab Features: Old World sophistication with modern amenities and attention to detail • stunning Grand Ballroom highlighted by 25-foot ceilings, crystal chandeliers, and an imported granite dance floor • only one wedding a day ensures you'll enjoy dedicated service, attention to detail, and delicious menus, impeccably prepared and served

Fab Features: romantic ceremonies on the impeccably manicured grounds under a sweet white pergola • luxurious ballroom boasts ornate moulding details, a grand, sparkling chandelier, and elegant wall draping • meticulously prepared menus range from inspired hors d’oeuvres and tantalizing cocktails to exquisitely plated five course dinners

Fab Features: many elegant and unique spaces to choose from, including the natural light-flooded Skylight Room and the chic, modern Grand Ballroom • exquisite Russian and Eastern European-style catering • fully all-inclusive packages are easily crafted, and may include everything from photography to DJ packages

Fab Features: exchange vows in the gazebo adorned with Grecian figures or in the impressive marble-filled Forum • elegant receptions in the airy Greenhouse Room or sophisticated Main Bar, where guests can enjoy piano accompaniment • customized menus may include raw bars, butler-passed hors d'oeuvres, dessert displays, and even a custom ice sculpture

Fab Features: the gorgeous venue is all yours on the wedding day, from prep in the dressing suite to an exquisitely executed farewell • al fresco ceremonies beside sparkling water features in the lush gardens, or under a charming gazebo • the extraordinary sky-painted ballroom ceiling is accented by dramatic uplighting and a chandelier