Outdoor Wedding Venues in New Jersey

There are numerous outdoor wedding venues in New Jersey, each offering something unique and wonderful for every couple and their guests. It’s impossible to narrow it down to just one list! Instead, we’ve selected some of our favorite outdoor wedding venues in New Jersey to give you a taste of what’s available.

So, we’ve got you covered whether you’re after a dreamy romantic setting to say “I do” or want expansive grounds for grand parties and majestic photos.

1. Bear Brook Valley, Fredon

Consider Bear Brook Valley as your outdoor wedding venue with exclusive access and gloriously romantic gardens. It’s a beautiful setting; you can style the venue to suit your theme. It has a fairy-tale atmosphere, and you can spill out from an indoor seating area, in case the weather isn’t favorable, and into the grounds when the sun shines. However, trust in good weather, and you can get married overlooking a delightful heart-shaped pond, saying your vows under a lovely wooden gazebo. The wedding team here is brilliant.

2. Crystal Plaza, Livingston

Imagine a dreamy outdoor aisle through trees and verdant borders as your guests sit alongside you, and you’ve imagined Crystal Plaza, Livingston. This outdoor wedding venue is one of New Jersey’s most sought-after, built in the 1800s as a decadent mansion. For a wedding that oozes charm and elegance, it’s the venue to choose.

There are 5 acres of beautiful gardens after the ceremony for perfect photos. Famed for its food, there are plenty of indoor spaces too. Our top tip is to get married outdoors at twilight in the summer when the outdoor aisle is wonderfully lit.

3. The Mansion on Main Street, Voorhees

The newly reimagined Mansion on Main Street is simply one of the best outdoor wedding venues in New Jersey. It can accommodate up to 500 guests, and getting married here is about doing it in style.

Outdoors, you will find picture-perfect gazebos and a beautiful stone dais ideal for sharing your promises. The staff will ensure every need is taken care of with full-service catering from their award-winning culinary team. As the night unfolds, you can head inside to enjoy an evening of dancing in the Versailles Ballroom.

4. Knoll Country Club, Boonton

This impressive golf club is available to rent for outdoor weddings. With 360 acres of wonderful woodland and parkland, it’s earned its name as one of the finest wedding venues in New Jersey.

Couples and their guests can enjoy the reputable cuisine at the club and the extensive grounds. There is a garden gazebo for ceremonies, and drinks will be memorable on the private terrace. Even inside the ballroom, you can feel at home with the outdoors thanks to the floor-to-ceiling windows.

5. Rutgers Garden, New Brunswick

Did you know you can celebrate your wedding in one of the gardens at Rutgers? These sprawling 180-acre botanic gardens, part of Rutgers University, open two romantically themed gardens for weddings. You can choose between the lush greens of the Roy deBoer Evergreen Garden or the intimate and dreamy Art Rudolf Sun and Shade Garden. Your photos will be fantastic with pretty garden backdrops. There is also a wooden gazebo in the Art Rudolf Garden,  where you can exchange your vows.

6. Bello Giorno Estate, Belvidere

As you would expect from the name, getting married at Bello Giorno is like getting married at an Italian villa. Its lovely and picturesque gardens are ideal for your celebration. The gardens are terraced, with landscaped courtyards, and you can choose between a ceremony in the riverside gazebo or under the Rustic Wedding Tree. Bello Giorno is translated as ‘beautiful day’ and is undoubtedly an idyllic setting for yours. You’ll benefit from private use of the venue and can personalize everything from menus to décor.

7. The Estate at Florentine Gardens, River Vale

Raking in 5-star reviews, The Estate at Florentine Gardens is undoubtedly one of the best outdoor wedding venues in New Jersey for discerning couples. It was founded in 1989, but you can be forgiven for thinking you’re stepping back into Georgian times gone by, but with all the contemporary luxuries alongside. The gardens here are glorious and beautifulplacese to book your customized wedding. There are four acres of meticulously cared-for gardens to spend your day in, and the outdoor veranda is a perfect place to say “I do”.”In addition, there is the Grand Ballroom with its incredible floor-to-ceiling windows. Given the ceiling is 25 feet high, that’s pretty impressive! It even has its own Juliet balcony for more romantic shots.

8. The Crossed Keys Estate, Andover

The family-owned and operated Crossed Keys Estate makes wedding couples and their guests feel magnificent for the day. You get your own in-house wedding coordinators and exclusive use of the venue. We think it’s one of the most ideal places for a country-style outdoor wedding in New Jersey.

Built-in the 1790s, you can expect mature but well-tended grounds encapsulating romance, history, and charm. There are many different opportunities for photos throughout the estate, and you can use all of them for your exclusive use. The wedding tent makes a perfect venue for your reception.

9. The Inn at Fernbrook Farms, Chesterfield

At Fernbrook Farms, you are invited to “dream big” about your big day with them. Few country venues can provide the space and options to make your wedding truly. You get to use the whole farm for the day, so you can have photos under the sunflowers or even use their classic pickup truck to present hos d’oeuvres. It’s all about making it unique, intimate, and decidedly ‘you.’ The 1750 Manor House sits at the heart of the farm, and you can use this as your base for the celebration. Expect menus bursting with farm-to-table organic fare, too.

10. Rock Island Lake Club, Sparta

If you want to blend contemporary chic with outdoor style, Rock Island Lake Club could be what you’re looking for from outdoor wedding venues in New Jersey. You can be sure of exclusive use with just one wedding per day. The lake makes a fantastic backdrop for your wedding, whatever the season. Handily just one hour from NYC, this beautiful New Jersey wedding venue offers lots of flexibility for brides and grooms wanting an outdoor venue, whatever the season. Think hot chocolate by the fire pit in winter or shimmering photos on the pontoon in summer.

Whichever of these outdoor wedding venues you choose for your New Jersey wedding, rest assured that we’re here to help with all your transport needs. Get in touch to learn how to use a party bus to get your guests out of the way to countryside venues, or book your wedding limo with us.