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The Bernards Inn (Bernardsville)
The Castle at Skylands Manor (Ringwood)
Chef Jesse Jones Cuisine – the new Carolina cuisine (online)
Dolce Basking Ridge (Basking Ridge)
The Madison Hotel (Morristown)
The Olde Mill Inn and The Grain House Restaurant (Basking Ridge)
The Bernards Inn
27 Mine Brook Road
Bernardsville
(908) 766-0002; www.bernardsinn.com
Celebrating 100 years of gracious hospitality, the recently renovated Bernards Inn is home to the area's most stylish affairs with exceptional service, four-star dining and award-winning wine selections. The beautiful banquet facilities and meeting rooms play host to weddings and family celebrations with individualized and personal planning. Five private meeting and dining rooms can serve the needs of businesses and corporate meeting planners with ultimate, professional style.
The Castle at Skylands Manor
5 Morris Road
Ringwood
(973) 962-9370; www.frungillo.com
The Castle at Skylands Manor is a grand 54-room, granite Tudor Revival mansion nestled among 100 acres of manicured grounds of the New Jersey Botanical Garden. The mansion can accommodate 300 guests and is exclusively yours for your special event. The 23 newly restored guest rooms echo the grandeur of the past and envelope you in the finest of old-world luxuries. Skylands offers romance and glamour for weddings and a unique venue for corporate retreats. The gourmet cuisine and professional service at Skylands is hospitably offered by Frungillo Caterers.
Chef Jesse Jones Cuisine – the new Carolina cuisine
(973) 580-2203; www.ChefJesseJonesCuisine.com
Chef Jesse Jones is truly passionate about his art. Trained by the classic French Chef, Dennis Foy, he also worked at Dennis Foy’s Town Square in Chatham, The Stage House Inn in Scotch Plains, and Le Jardin in Maplewood before opening Chef Jesse Jones Cuisine, offering full service catering. Outstanding poultry, seafood and meat dishes with a variety of sides, desserts and breads are on the menu for pick up or delivery, for an intimate gathering or a crowd. Other options include candlelight dinners for two and cooking classes. The candlelight dinner is a private three-course meal served at your home. Dinner includes an appetizer, entree and dessert served by Chef Jesse’s professional staff. Chef Jesse will also come to your home to teach you how to cook his New Carolina Cuisine, Southern and Country French Cuisine. For more details, contact Chef Jesse Jones at (973) 580-2203 or visit our website. Remember, it's not a party until Chef Jesse gets there!
Congress Hall
252 Beach Drive
Cape May
(888) 944-1816; (609) 884-8421; www.congresshall.com
Congress Hall Hotel is a beautiful, ocean-front property that has been hosting extravagant affairs for almost 200 years. It is a one-of-a-kind beach resort perfect for an entire wedding weekend, offering rehearsal dinners at the poolside cabana, ceremonies on the seaside lawn or on the beach, receptions for up to 300 in the exquisite grand ballroom and post-wedding breakfasts on the veranda. They offer 108 guestrooms, lobby retail shops, day spa, a full-service restaurant and lounge, room service, valet parking, fitness room, pool and a nightclub, making Congress Hall one of the most exclusive wedding locations in the region.
Dolce Basking Ridge
300 North Maple Avenue
Basking Ridge
(908) 953-3079; www.dolce.com
Whether you’re planning a wedding ceremony, reception, Bar/Bat Mitzvah or corporate banquet, Dolce Basking Ridge has several unique indoor and outdoor settings for your event. Welcome guests to a secluded and serene luxury retreat with elegant ballrooms, scenic outdoor courtyards and a wooded deck. Choose from an inspired menu carefully crafted by a team of catering specialists who are there to guide you through all the details and planning. For elegant accommodations, exceptional dining and dedicated service, Dolce Basking Ridge is more than you could have hoped for, all that you deserve.
Hyatt Morristown
Three Speedwell Avenue
Morristown
(973) 889-2003; www.morristown.hyatt.com
Hyatt Morristown is located in historic downtown Morristown, surrounded by unique shops and fine restaurants. The recent 10-million dollar renovation included a redesign of the Plaza Ballroom and the lobby, and features the Eclectic Grill Restaurant and Qube Lounge. The Ballroom holds up to 350 guests and the Regency Ballroom is ideal for more intimate affairs or ceremonies. Let the staff of wedding professionals cater to your every need. No detail is too small on your special day!
The Madison Hotel
Madison Avenue (Route 124)
Morristown
(973) 285-1800; www.madisonhotelweddings.com
Make your affair even more memorable in as unique glass-enclosed Conservatory. Majestic in its splendor, the Conservatory provides sensational views year-round and seats 160, accommodating 250 for a cocktail reception. Plus, the incomparable Rod’s Steak and Seafood Grille makes the ideal setting for bridal showers and rehearsal dinners. Call for more information.
The Olde Mill Inn and The Grain House Restaurant
Route 202 North & North Maple Avenue
Basking Ridge
(866) 726.6144; www.oldemillinn.com
A gorgeous country inn and historic restaurant situated on an estate of 10 magnificently manicured acres provides the perfect combination for any occasion. The Inn offers a grand ballroom with 102 guest rooms and suites, some of which overlook a beautiful English garden, gazebo and courtyard with a stonewall terrace. Experience the ambience of the 18th-century Grain House while savoring the tastes of today in a setting of stone hearths and warm smiles. Additionally there are several private entertaining rooms each adjoining either to a deck, the patio gardens or the gazebo. Whether the occasion is an elegant “Wedding INN Style” in the grand ballroom or a small social gathering, the Inn representatives will work closely with you to accommodate you and your guests every step of the way. The Olde Mill Inn and The Grain House Restaurant are conveniently located off Interstate 287, Exit 30B.
Perona Farms
350 Andover-Sparta Road
Route 517 Between Andover and Sparta
Andover
(800) 762-8569; (973) 729-6161; www.peronafarms.com
Since 1917, Perona Farms has been exceeding expectations. Conveniently and charmingly located in the serene countryside of Sussex County, Perona Farms is a historic landmark. A 50-acre estate with two magnificent ballrooms on well-manicured grounds is the perfect setting for your special event. Executive Chef Kirk Avondoglio is known around the world for his culinary skills and cooking flair. His professional team is well versed in catering to a myriad of tastes and clientèle. The catering director and maitre d’ will work with you every step of the way to create an event that you and your guests will always remember. Perona Farms also offers complete professional fireworks displays as an option for events held on the estate. Off-premise catering is also available.
