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Updated Mar 06, 202514 Wedding Shower Venues NJ To-Be-Weds Will Love
Shower the soonlywed at one of these venues across New Jersey.
Wondering what kinds of bridal shower venues NJ has to offer? New Jersey natives know the Garden State is good for so much, such as its close proximity to the coast and cities like NYC and Philadelphia. So when it comes to bridal shower planning, it's only natural that there are many wonderful restaurants and event venues available for such a milestone event.
If you're beginning the process of throwing a bridal or wedding shower in New Jersey for a soonlywed in your life, you've come to the right place. We've searched statewide for some of New Jersey's top bridal shower venues, including those on the Hudson River, near the lake and just blocks away from the Atlantic Ocean. Waterside, city-side or centrally located, it can all be found here. Keep reading to uncover 14 bridal shower venues in New Jersey and what they can offer you—and the guest of honor—on the big day leading up to the big day. And if you need even more inspo? Check out all the NJ bridal shower venues offered on The Knot Vendor Marketplace.
Alice's in Lake Hopatcong, New Jersey
There are few things more beautiful than a waterfront event, which is exactly what you can throw for a bride-to-be at Alice's on Jersey's Lake Hopatcong. Alice's serves American cuisine, including vegetarian and gluten-free options and hand-crafted cocktails. The venue has two event spaces: a four-season patio and the main dining room. The picturesque patio provides panoramic views year-round for events of up to 60 people. The space features floor-to-ceiling glass panel doors that can be opened during warm months and closed when it's cold outside. The main dining room is a more casual and intimate option, with booths and high-top tables, for wedding showers of up to 45 guests.
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Portofino's in Morristown, New Jersey
Family-owned Portofino's is an Italian restaurant that has called Morristown home for over three decades, earning a positive reputation for both its food and service. Portofino's catering service is called Simply Lisa's, and through it the restaurant executes small to midsize events, including bridal and baby showers. Together, Portofino's and Simply Lisa's offer custom menus, a friendly staff, food that's almost too pretty to eat and superior ideas, planning, organization and execution. If you want to host an in-home shower, you can also hire Portofino's and Simply Lisa's as your off-premises caterer for stress-free party planning, whatever your bridal shower theme or vision may be.
il Vecchio Cafe in Caldwell, New Jersey
For authentic Italian cuisine and a cozy ambiance, il Vecchio Cafe in Caldwell is one of New Jersey's best bridal shower venues. This venue offers both indoor and outdoor settings for events, including the La Taverna Bar and Lounge (capacity: 70 guests), the Wine Room (capacity: 30 guests), and the outdoor dining area (capacity: 80 guests). You can even combine all of these spaces for an event of up to 200 guests! There are a variety of menus to choose from for your event, including plated meals, family-style or buffet.
Ron Jaworski's Blue Heron Pines Golf Club in Egg Harbor City, New Jersey
Ron Jaworski's Blue Heron Pines Golf Club describes itself as the "best 18-hole course at the Jersey Shore." For those who love the beach, it's also an exceptional shore event venue. Blue Heron hosts everything from birthday parties and rehearsal dinners to bridal showers. While planning a shower for someone in your life, you'll select from a private dining room or a covered patio. (There's also a banquet room overlooking the golf course that's reserved for larger events.) The full-service golf club will help you execute every detail of your event, including menus, bridal shower decor and entertainment.
Spiaggetta Restaurant in Stone Harbor, New Jersey
For another lovely Jersey Shore shower location, head to Stone Harbor's Spiaggetta. The BYOB Italian eatery can host indoor and outdoor events ranging in style from formal to casual. Spiaggetta has a Bayview Room for up to 80 guests, a main dining room for parties of 25 to 65 and an outdoor terrace available during warm months. Seats, tables, linens and napkins will be provided for your shower, and guests will dine on delicious Italian dishes from a menu created just for you. Spiaggetta's dedicated event planners, bartenders and servers will have you feeling satisfied before, during and after your event.
Mamma Vittoria Catering in Nutley, New Jersey
In North Jersey, Mamma Vittoria is a highly rated banquet hall accommodating every party style, including wedding showers. With capacity for up to 125 guests, the venue provides more than enough room for your special event. Mamma Vittoria is BYOB and will stock your shower with glasses, ice and bins for free. Your dining options here are limitless: You can host a lunch or dinner event, with many menus to choose from—buffet, sit-down or family style—and vegan, vegetarian and gluten-free bridal shower food available. No matter the menu you choose, you'll also receive complimentary Italian bread, soda, coffee, tea and napkins in a color of your choice.
Fresco da Franco in Montclair, New Jersey
Looking for a charming bridal venue that makes planning a shower a breeze? Look no further than Fresco da Franco in Montclair. This space can host up to 95 guests, and offers a variety of customizable menus and packages. Fresco da Franco wins raves from couples: "The food is absolutely delicious, the atmosphere is great, and the service is professional, prompt and detail oriented," says one bride-to-be.
Porta in Jersey City and Asbury Park, New Jersey
Porta is an Italian restaurant with locations in both Jersey City and Asbury Park that can accommodate bridal showers in New Jersey. In Jersey City, you can rent Porta's rooftop for a completely private event with two full bars, large TVs, a pizza oven and private restrooms. Indoors, you can shower a bride-to-be in the main dining room or the Monk Room, the latter of which has a full bar, TVs and a private entrance. The event spaces in Asbury Park include the Abbott Room, a 2,500-square-foot space with a 20-foot ceiling, a concrete floor, a stunning crystal canopy and more; the main dining room; or another Monk Room, this one featuring a 20-foot stacked-wood wall installation, a full bar and two TVs.
Chart House in Weehawken, New Jersey
At Weehawken's Chart House, a waterfront venue directly across from Manhattan, you can host a picturesque bridal shower with next-level views. In addition to its stellar setting, Chart House is also known for its cuisine—including seafood and steaks—and service. Your event will take place in the Grand Ballroom, which can accommodate parties ranging in size from 30 to 300. If you're looking to host a high-end event inside a highly rated facility, you won't want to overlook this beloved just-outside-New York restaurant. If you're throwing an in-home celebration, Chart House has a Banquets to Go menu perfect for groups of 10 to 100.
McLoone's Boathouse in Orange, New Jersey
Located on the banks of a reservoir, McLoone's Boathouse is a raw bar and modern American restaurant in Northern New Jersey. What's more, it's a pretty setting with several private dining areas—including outdoor spaces—that can be used for a wedding shower. McLoone's has menus for so many event styles, including sit-down lunches and dinners, private brunches, lunch and dinner buffets, cocktail receptions, family-style meals, hors d'oeuvres, daytime and evening bar packages and enhancements. No matter the type of event you are dreaming up, you can host it here, and the staff will help execute your vision.
Zinna's Bistro in Cranbury, New Jersey
Zinna's Bistro offers Italian-American dining in a family-owned setting in Cranbury, New Jersey. The food at Zinna's is authentic, with homemade pastas, freshly baked bread and produce grown in the garden. The bistro also offers full-service catering on-site and off-site year-round. For an on-site event, Zinna's has an indoor dining room that can hold up to 100 guests, a lakeside patio and a tented bistro. The team will curate a custom menu for your event based on your—and the guest of honor's—preferences, and this menu can include hors d'oeuvres, lunch platters, appetizers, salads, side dishes, pasta, poultry, pork, veal, beef and seafood. The food options here are delicious … and seemingly limitless.
South + Pine in Morristown, New Jersey
Back in Morristown, South + Pine is an American eatery led by chef and owner Leia Gaccione, who previously served as the executive chef at five Bobby Flay restaurants. South + Pine's mission to "treat guests as if they are home for dinner," "provide guests with exceptional service" and "create and serve the best food around" highlight why it's a great bridal shower location. The interior at South + Pine, which can accommodate up to 60 guests, features chandeliers, reclaimed doors and dark floors, making it a stylish setting pre-decor. You can also head outside for a shower on the patio. Last but not least, the venue is BYOB; once the alcohol is on-premises, the staff will handle it from there.
The Barrow House in Clifton, New Jersey
Looking for a rustic venue without traveling to the countryside? The Barrow House has all of that farmhouse charm right in Clifton. The airy space features reclaimed wood, high ceilings and several spaces to choose from, including the private barn with retractable roof (perfect for showers!), the Wine Cellar, two semi-private dining rooms or you can rent the entire restaurant for your event. There are a variety of menus and packages to choose from to totally customize your event.
The Windlass in Lake Hopatcong, New Jersey
If your mind keeps wandering back to Lake Hopatcong, we have great news: The Windlass is another superb bridal shower venue NJ couples will love. The restaurant facility itself has historic charm dating back to the 1800s when it was built. For a New Jersey wedding shower, the Windlass event team will work with you from day one to bring your vision to life. Inside the Lake Room, your event will have panoramic lake views and seating arrangements suited to your guest count and style. The setting is a no-brainer, and so is the food: Windlass will customize a menu specifically for your event, preparing food with fresh ingredients, so that all palates are pleased.
