Find out about the best New Jersey wedding venues for flower lovers, how our list can help you discover garden event spaces and make it easier to begin planning your ceremony and reception.
New Jersey wedding venues with beautiful gardens make a pretty convincing case for letting the flowers do most of the decorating. From lavender fields and thousands of spring bulbs to manicured gardens made for an outdoor ceremony, these venues come with plenty already in bloom.
New Jersey Wedding Venues With Beautiful Gardens and Flowers
The Estate at Florentine Gardens – River Vale, Bergen County
The gardens at The Estate at Florentine Gardens put flowers front and center from the moment guests arrive. Bright flowers enrich your special moment on your special day. And underneath the canopy of perfectly trimmed trees and hedges stands your one and only. This is simply a taste of what it’s like walking down the aisle at The Estate at Florentine Gardens.
Whether you want a flower arch or petals lining the aisle, they are sure to contribute to the loving atmosphere of the day. If this isn’t enough, they change the garden each season. For example, pink and red roses set the scene in the warmer months. However, twinkling lights take their place throughout winter.
Beyond the gardens, the Grand Ballroom brings the drama indoors with 25 foot ceilings, floor to ceiling windows and a statement chandelier. In fact, they provide a clear view of the gardens that can be customized as you see fit. Furthermore, the Estate at Florentine Gardens holds up to 350 people.
The guest experience gets just as much attention as the setting. Enter their grand foyer past yet another chandelier, and you will find an attendant who hands out champagne. Their couples suites include TV, barber chairs, breakfast and lunch, billiards, and a bar.
Highlights
- Capacity: Up to 350 guests
- Garden Style: Manicured formal gardens
- Ceremony: Indoor and outdoor ceremony spaces
- Indoor/Outdoor: Both
- Standout Feature: Four acres with fountains, brick pathways and garden features
Photo: Anais Possamai Photography
Sayen House and Gardens – Hamilton Square, Mercer County
Sayen House and Gardens is worth stopping for with over 1,000 azaleas. In addition, nearly 500 rhododendrons, and 250,000 flowering bulbs cover the grounds. For those who love floral scenery, Sayen House and Gardens is hard to beat. It is not simply the variety of the flowers, but where they originate that sets it apart. For instance, there are species from England to Japan to name a few.
Their outdoor ceremony space is perfect for intimate weddings, up to 98 guests. In fact, the beautifully designed gazebo, bridge, and fountain work in harmony to create a tranquil atmosphere. They complement the impressive botany. There, you can leave the rest of the world behind and simply focus on your special day.
Next, enjoy an incredible dinner at the Sayen House itself surrounded by one of the most beautiful florals out there.
Highlights
- Capacity: Up to 98 guests
- Garden Style: Historic botanical gardens
- Ceremony: Temple Gardens or one of two gazebos
- Indoor/Outdoor: Both
- Standout Feature: More than 1,000 azaleas, nearly 500 rhododendrons and 250,000 flowering bulbs
- Photo Backdrops: Ponds, bridges, gazebos and walking trails
The Gables Historic Inn & Restaurant – Beach Haven, Ocean County
The Gables Historic Inn & Restaurant pairs its Victorian setting with a courtyard, vine covered pergola and gardens filled with seasonal color.
Its outdoor eating space holds up to 150 guests. It is surrounded by hanging flower baskets to complement the garden for you and your guests. Take in the floral view while enjoying an entirely customizable menu. The kitchen uses exceptionally fresh ingredients from local vendors. Menus are customizable, with the kitchen highlighting fresh ingredients from local vendors.
Highlights
- Capacity: Up to 110 guests
- Garden Style: Romantic courtyard garden with seasonal flowers and greenery
- Ceremony: Outdoor courtyard ceremonies
- Reception: Indoor restaurant and outdoor courtyard
- Indoor/Outdoor: Both
- Standout Feature: Victorian architecture and a vine covered pergola
Photo: The Park Savoy
The Park Savoy – Florham Park, Morris County
The Park Savoy’s 19th century inspired garden surrounds ceremonies with flowers, a pond and a rock waterfall. Or, it could serve as a backdrop for wedding day photos. Not only is their garden bursting with color, but there is a beautiful pond with flowers on the rim. In addition, there is a rock waterfall to further enhance the serene atmosphere. Once you pass the gardens you are welcomed to the regal Park Savoy Estate which can hold upwards of 300 guests.
The French architecture, floor-to-ceiling windows and luxury suites truly capture its elegance. Their chandeliers, fireplaces, wine cellar, and ballroom are exquisitely designed to create an unforgettable backdrop.
It is not only the estate that is extravagant, their menu is as well. In addition to the dinner and drink menu, they have an “Over the Top Menu.” It invites you to indulge in even more exquisite dishes. For example, there is a Caribbean taste station. There is even a staffed mozzarella station making cheese fresh, because apparently regular cocktail hour wasn’t ambitious enough.
Highlights
- Capacity: More than 350 guests
- Garden Style: Landscaped tiered gardens
- Ceremony: Outdoor garden ceremony setting
- Reception: Grand Ballroom
- Indoor/Outdoor: Both
- Standout Feature: Reflecting pool and landscaped grounds
Photo: Orchard View Lavender Farm
Orchard View Lavender Farm – Port Murray, Warren County
Perhaps you are looking for a floral oasis. The scent of lavender drifts through the air as you exchange vows. Such a place exists within Orchard View Lavender Farm. In fact, they can assist you every step of the way with unique engagement parties, rehearsal dinners and bridal showers.
The 10.5-acre property is covered with a lavender farm and perennial gardens. In addition, the orchard is embellished with a French-inspired frame pavilion. This venue is truly a wedding photographer’s playground. Purple accents of the lavender, and the green surround the property. And its 100 guest capacity keeps celebrations on the intimate side.
Highlights
- Capacity: Up to 100 guests
- Garden Style: Lavender farm and perennial gardens
- Ceremony: Outdoor ceremonies
- Indoor/Outdoor: Outdoor-focused
- Standout Feature: Approximately 1,500 lavender plants plus perennial gardens
- Reception Feature: French-inspired 30 x 60 foot timber-frame pavilion with ten chandeliers
Frequently Asked Questions About New Jersey Garden Wedding Venues
Which of these New Jersey garden wedding venues works best for a larger guest list?
The Estate at Florentine Gardens is the strongest option here for a large wedding, with the venue currently confirming weddings of up to 350 guests. That makes it a particularly useful choice for couples who want a substantial guest count without giving up the garden ceremony setting.
What happens if it rains on my wedding day at a garden venue?
This is where the backup plan matters as much as the garden. Sayen House and Gardens specifically confirms that ceremonies move inside Sayen House in inclement weather when the house is part of the rental. Florentine Gardens also offers both indoor and outdoor ceremony spaces, giving couples an indoor option on the property.
Which venue has the most impressive spring flowers?
Sayen House and Gardens has a particularly strong case. Spring brings more than 250,000 flowering bulbs, along with more than 1,000 azaleas and nearly 500 rhododendrons. The township also notes dogwoods and heirloom varieties among the seasonal display. In other words, spring is not exactly subtle here.
Can I have a garden ceremony at Sayen House without holding my reception there?
Yes. Couples can obtain a permit specifically for a wedding ceremony or wedding photography without renting Sayen House for the reception. Ceremony locations include the White Gazebo and Pond Gazebo; Temple Gardens may also be available when the house isn’t rented for another event. That’s a genuinely useful option if you love the gardens but have another reception venue in mind.
Will our wedding be the only one happening at the venue?
That depends on the property, and it’s worth asking everywhere you tour. Two venues here make this especially clear: The Estate at Florentine Gardens says it hosts one wedding at a time, and Sayen House’s current wedding information also states that it hosts one event per day.
What should we ask before booking a New Jersey garden wedding venue?
Don’t stop at “Where does the ceremony happen?” Ask what is blooming during your wedding month, exactly where the rain ceremony moves, whether another wedding can be on the property, how far guests have to walk between spaces, and whether your maximum capacity changes with an indoor Plan B. Garden photos may get you to the tour. These are the answers that should help you decide whether to book.
Still deciding what kind of New Jersey wedding venue feels like you? Explore more New Jersey wedding venues to find everything from waterfront celebrations to historic estates. And if it was the gardens that brought you here, take a look at our New Jersey wedding venues that feel like Europe, where sculpture gardens, château inspired estates, and seriously ambitious landscaping keep the flowers company.
