South Jersey Country Club Wedding Venues With More Than a Golf Course
South Jersey country club wedding venues have considerably more range than the name suggests. Yes, there are manicured fairways and golf course views, but you’ll also find garden ceremony spaces, terraces, distinctive clubhouses and reception rooms that have very little interest in behaving like the 19th hole.
They’re practical, too. Many country clubs bring the ceremony, cocktail hour, reception and portraits together on one property, which means fewer logistics and more time for the parts of the wedding people actually came for.
And no, knowing your handicap is not a prerequisite.
Here are some South Jersey country club wedding venues that go well beyond golf.
Photo credit: Scotland Run Golf Club/Milestone Photography
South Jersey Country Club Wedding Venues From Gardens to Fairways
Scotland Run Golf Club
For couples who want the goldfish pond to get more attention than the fairway
Scotland Run Golf Club in Williamstown makes a convincing case that a country club wedding doesn’t have to revolve around the golf course.
The Botanical Pavilion and Garden gives couples a covered outdoor ceremony setting surrounded by seasonal flowers, greenery and a goldfish pond with water lilies. For cocktail hour, the Ottinger Conservatory brings in floor-to-ceiling windows and panoramic golf course views before guests move into the renovated Grand Ballroom, which seats up to 240.
The golfers can have the fairway. The ceremony has a goldfish pond.
Atlantic City Country Club/Susan Hennessey Photography
Atlantic City Country Club
For couples who want their country club wedding with an Atlantic City skyline casually sitting in the background
Atlantic City Country Club in Northfield brings history and a very different kind of view to the list. The club dates to 1897, but the wedding spaces aren’t relying on age to do all the work.
The Skyline Garden offers an outdoor ceremony setting overlooking Atlantic City, while the elevated Skydeck and covered patio give couples additional open air options for ceremonies and cocktail hour. Inside, the historic clubhouse and ballroom keep the country club character going after everyone comes in from the view. The venue accommodates celebrations of up to 200 guests.
Apparently the skyline wasn’t content staying on the other side of the bay.
Photo: The Legacy Club
The Legacy Club
For couples who like classic country club style but would prefer not to share the wedding spotlight
The Legacy Club in Cherry Hill combines a traditional country club setting with indoor and outdoor ceremony options and a one wedding at a time approach.
The renovated Atrium brings natural light into the celebration, while the surrounding golf course gives couples plenty of green space for portraits. It’s a strong fit for couples who want the ease of a country club wedding without feeling like they’re moving through a wedding factory.
One wedding at a time. Your seating chart has enough competition already.
Photo credit: Running Deer Country Club/Altimari Photo LLC
Running Deer Golf Club
For couples who want the ballroom to make almost as much of an entrance as they do
Running Deer Golf Club in Pittsgrove pairs expansive golf course views with a ballroom featuring cathedral ceilings and floor to ceiling windows. Even once the reception moves inside, the grounds remain very much in the picture. Running Deer Golf Club
Running Deer also operates as a single event wedding venue, so the celebration gets the property’s attention rather than sharing the day with another reception.
The cathedral ceilings are doing quite a bit of the heavy lifting here. Happily, they seem qualified.
Photo: Valleybrook Country Club
Valleybrook Country Club
For couples who want the country club part without making the wedding feel particularly country clubby
Valleybrook Country Club in Blackwood gives couples the familiar advantages of a golf club setting, including landscaped grounds and an established event operation, while keeping the celebration close to Philadelphia and the rest of South Jersey. Ron Jaworski’s Valleybrook Country Club
The 18 hole course creates plenty of room for outdoor portraits, while the club’s event spaces bring the celebration indoors for dinner and dancing. It’s an easy option for couples who like the scenery and convenience of a country club but aren’t building the entire wedding around golf.
The golf course can be in the photos. It does not need a speaking role.
Photo credit: Blue Pines Golf Club/Karan Nixon Photography
Blue Heron Pines Golf Club
For couples who hear “country club” but are picturing something with considerably more wood beams
Blue Heron Pines Golf Club in Egg Harbor City brings a more rustic side to the South Jersey country club category. The ballroom features cathedral style beams and full length windows overlooking the golf course, giving the reception room more character than the standard clubhouse formula.
Outside, couples can choose from pergola and wooded ceremony locations, while the covered patio can host ceremonies or cocktail hour. There’s even a fire pit, giving the outdoor setting another job once the sun goes down.
Rustic beams, woods and a fire pit. Golf appears to have acquired a cabin phase.
Frequently Asked Questions About South Jersey Country Club Wedding Venues
What should we look for in a South Jersey country club wedding venue?
Look beyond the golf course. Compare ceremony locations, cocktail hour spaces, reception rooms, weather backup options and how much of the property you can use for portraits. Gardens, conservatories, terraces, wooded areas and waterfront views can make one country club feel completely different from another.
Which South Jersey country club wedding venues have outdoor ceremony spaces?
Several venues on this list offer outdoor ceremony options. Scotland Run has its Botanical Pavilion and Garden, Atlantic City Country Club offers the Skyline Garden, and Blue Heron Pines has pergola and wooded ceremony settings.
Are there South Jersey country club wedding venues that host only one wedding at a time?
Yes. The Legacy Club and Running Deer Golf Club promote a one wedding at a time approach, which can appeal to couples who want the venue and event team focused on a single celebration.
Which South Jersey country club wedding venue has Atlantic City skyline views?
Atlantic City Country Club in Northfield overlooks the Atlantic City skyline. Its Skyline Garden, Skydeck and other outdoor spaces make the view part of the ceremony and cocktail hour rather than something guests only see from the golf course.
Do you have to be a member to get married at a country club?
Not necessarily. Many country clubs host weddings and private events for nonmembers. Ask each venue about its current event policies when you inquire.
Are country club wedding venues only a good fit for golfers?
Definitely not. The golf course may provide the landscaping and portrait backdrop, but these venues also offer gardens, conservatories, fire pits, wooded ceremony spaces and ballrooms. You can appreciate 18 holes without knowing what happens on any of them.
Keep Exploring New Jersey Wedding Venues
Country clubs can bring a lot to the table: landscaped grounds, indoor and outdoor spaces, built-in catering and, conveniently, somewhere for the wedding party to disappear with a golf cart for twenty minutes.
Explore New Jersey wedding venues on PartySpace to find country clubs alongside estates, waterfront spaces, farms, mountain resorts and more throughout the state.
Not sure a country club is where the search ends? Explore our New Jersey Wedding Venues That Match Your Vibe to compare different settings and find the one that feels most like your celebration.
Because sometimes the country club is exactly the vibe. And sometimes you haven’t met the vineyard yet.
