Outdoor ceremony

Outdoor ceremony wedding venues
in New Jersey and nearby

Venues where the ceremony can happen outside, on the grounds, with the reception a short walk away.

$100–$350+Est. per person
Up to 850Guests
15–90 minFrom Manhattan
FreeNo appointment needed
What to know

Planning an outdoor ceremony

An outdoor ceremony changes what you look for in a venue: where guests sit, where the sun is at ceremony time, and what happens if it rains. Every venue on this page has a place on its grounds for the ceremony, and our team has checked that against the venue's own information.

The settings differ. Brooklake Country Club, Liberty Island, Maritime Parc, Ramsey Golf & Country Club and others are on the water. Ballyowen Golf Club, Black Bear Golf Club, Grand Cascades Lodge and Ramsey Golf & Country Club are set on golf courses. Park Chateau Estate & Gardens, Nanina's in the Park, The Park Savoy Estate, Estate at Florentine Gardens and others have the gardens of a mansion or estate.

The rain plan matters as much as the lawn. Park Chateau Estate & Gardens, Nanina's in the Park, The Park Savoy Estate and The Rockleigh also have a chapel on the grounds. Brooklake Country Club, Maritime Parc, Palace at Somerset Park and The Graycliff also have an indoor ceremony space. Ask every venue where the ceremony moves in bad weather, and how late that call can be made.

Per-person estimates on these venues' pages run from about $100 to $350+. The largest, The Rockleigh, hosts up to 850 guests. Open the 360° tour on any venue to stand where the ceremony happens before you visit.

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Venues with an outdoor ceremony

Prices are estimates for planning. Confirm current pricing with each venue.

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Questions couples ask

Quick answers

Which outdoor ceremony venues host one wedding at a time?

Park Chateau Estate & Gardens, Nanina's in the Park, The Park Savoy Estate, Estate at Florentine Gardens, Valley Regency, Ballyowen Golf Club, Black Bear Golf Club, Brooklake Country Club, Crystal Plaza, Inn at Fernbrook Farms, Macaluso's, Mansion at Mountain Lakes, Minerals Hotel and Ramsey Golf & Country Club host one wedding at a time, according to each venue's own information. Elsewhere, ask how arrivals, cocktail hour and parking are kept separate when two events share a day.

How many guests can outdoor ceremony venues hold?

They range from up to 135 guests at Chateau Grande Hotel to up to 850 at The Rockleigh. Nanina's in the Park, The Park Savoy Estate, Valley Regency, Liberty Island, Minerals Hotel and Palace at Somerset Park can also host 400 guests or more. Each card shows the venue’s own guest range.

What do outdoor ceremony venues cost?

The estimates on these venues' pages run from about $100 to $350+ per person. Ballyowen Golf Club, Grand Cascades Lodge and The Graycliff have the lowest starting estimate, from about $100 per person. Inn at Fernbrook Farms, Liberty Island and Palace at Somerset Park price by site fee or event total instead of per person. These are estimates for planning. Your date, guest count and menu change the final number, so confirm it with each venue.

How far are outdoor ceremony venues from Manhattan?

Maritime Parc and The Graycliff are the closest, about 15 minutes from Manhattan, followed by Nanina's in the Park (25 minutes) and The Rockleigh (30 minutes). The farthest, Inn at Fernbrook Farms, is about 90 minutes away. Liberty Island is reached by ferry. Times are approximate and depend on traffic.

Which outdoor ceremony venues have an indoor ceremony space or a chapel?

Park Chateau Estate & Gardens, Nanina's in the Park, The Park Savoy Estate and The Rockleigh have a chapel on the grounds. Brooklake Country Club, Maritime Parc, Palace at Somerset Park and The Graycliff have an indoor ceremony space. An indoor space is also the rain plan for an outdoor ceremony.

Which outdoor ceremony venues offer kosher catering?

The Rockleigh, Brooklake Country Club, Crystal Plaza and Grand Cascades Lodge can host kosher catering. Ask about supervision, the caterers each venue works with, and the price of a kosher menu.

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