State-Of-The-Art Solarium
The Glass House is an exquisite glass-enclosed solarium accented with oversized crystal globe
chandeliers, 20-foot ceilings and parquet flooring. As our newest event space, it’s a show-stopping
setting for elevated occasions. Constructed with state-of-the-art dynamic glass, the solarium’s glass
panels are individually controlled and can be tinted on demand for your ultimate comfort to provide
protection from glare. In addition, your guests can mingle on the spacious adjacent outdoor patio
that features a stacked stone fireplace.
Nestled amongst our meticulously manicured lawns, floral gardens and lush rolling hills is our 2-acre
park, The Grove. This 500-seat amphitheater is accented by a flowing water feature and surrounded
by a grand staircase and floral trellises. More than an oasis, it’s the perfect outdoor location for a
grand wedding ceremony, a spacious cocktail hour or for taking stunning event photos.
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Couples usually spend $30,000
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Amenities
Ceremony Area
Dressing Room
Handicap Accessible
Indoor Event Space
Liability Insurance
On-Site Accommodations
Outdoor Event Space
Reception Area
Wireless Internet
Ceremony Types
Civil Union
Commitment Ceremony
Elopement
Interfaith Ceremony
Non-Religious Ceremony
Religious Ceremony
Second Wedding
Vow Renewal Ceremony
Guest Capacity
300+
Settings
Ballroom
Garden
Hotel
Park
Trees
Venue Service Offerings
Bar & Drinks
Cakes & Desserts
Food & Catering
Planning
Wedding Design
Rentals & Equipment
Service Staff
Transportation
Shuttle Service
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Reviews
4.2
out of 5.018 reviews
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American Beauty is highly recommended by reviewers for weddings and events, with exceptional service and a beautiful venue. The team, including Shania, Linda, Prince, Patty, and others, received praise for going above and beyond to ensure a seamless experience, from wedding planning to day-of coordination. The venue's Glass House is stunning, and the chef's high-quality food from Grain & Cane was a hit among guests. Guests appreciated the convenience of having all wedding aspects in one location and felt well taken care of by the professional and accommodating staff.- Top reviews
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Meghan F
5.0
6/12/2024
The whole team went above and beyond to ensure that our day was exactly how we envisioned it. Shania was so kind and easy to work with. Linda was organized and on top of her game. She made us feel so comfortable throughout the wedding planning process. Prince went above and beyond and was there for us at the drop of a hat. The bridal attendant, Patty was exceptional. She helped my husband and I feel grounded and comfortable throughout our wedding night by getting us food and drinks, helping us have time alone after the ceremony, and went above and beyond to make sure I was comfortable throughout the night. We can’t thank the team at American Beauty enough for helping to make our dream wedding come true. Highly recommend!
Jen I
5.0
5/06/2024
We hosted our daughter's Communion here. Amy's attention to every detail and quick response to my MANY emails and questions was very much appreciated. The space provided the perfect backdrop for our occasion and contributed significantly to its success. The venue was impeccable, and the amenities provided were greatly appreciated by all our guests. From the moment we arrived, the staff demonstrated extraordinary professionalism and dedication in ensuring that every detail was attended to. Patty, Sonia, Isabel and Nick were AMAZING! They honestly made our event so very enjoyable! Their flexibility and willingness to accommodate our specific needs and requests did not go unnoticed. Their assistance made the dinner seamless and stress-free, allowing us to focus on the event itself.
The positive feedback we received from our family and friends regarding the venue was overwhelming. Many commented on the beautiful ambiance and convenient location, which undoubtedly enhanced their overall experience. We are so grateful for your outstanding service and for making our event a memorable one. We look forward to the possibility of working with you again in the future.
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Maggie L
5.0
11/05/2023
If you are looking for an all in one wedding venue, book American Beauty! We knew we would have many guests staying over night and to have our getting ready rooms, the ceremony, reception, and hotel in the same location helped make our day go so smoothly.
This venue does not feel like you are in a hotel. The Glass House is absolutely stunning and the American Beauty venue itself is on it's own floor which is separate from the rest of the hotel. The food is made by the same chef at the hotel restaurant "Grain & Cane" - it is not your typical "wedding food". High quality dishes that all of our guests raved about. The Grain and Cane bar made for an awesome after party as well.
This team definitely knows what they are doing. We worked with Ladd for day of coordination and he was extremely professional and really helped make our day go seamlessly. Prince, Patty and the entire banquet team- 1000/10. Patty was our maitre'd and all we can say is WOW. We didn’t have to worry about a thing because Patty anticipated and dealt with everything!! So professional and really catered to our every need. She really made for a stress free wedding day.
This venue really far surpassed our exceptions. Highly recommend.
Jaclyn H
5.0
2/05/2022
I don’t even know where to begin with the Embassy Suites and Danielle, Don, and their team. Just WOW. I mean it’s absolutely beautiful and the food is DELICIOUS of course, but it’s far more than that. We’re right at our first anniversary and we are so grateful every day for everything they have done for us, and our family consistently gushes over them as well. We got married the first weekend of Feb 2021 – right at the height of constant COVID restriction changes and daily uncertainty. From the beginning, they were accommodating, flexible, over-communicative in the best way, and there for our every need. Months out, we were making plans A B and C. Danielle and Don were both so quick to get back to our every question, were honest about what they could and could not do, and most importantly to us, upheld every single COVID safety guideline so that we could feel comfortable and confident moving forward with our wedding despite the alterations to the day. They are beyond amazing. And the event staff! The WHOLE team got invested in our day – they were right there when we needed something, and made everything feel like magic. The coordination was impeccable, they had fun with us during our teeny tiny two 10-person dinner rooms, and transitioned everything seamlessly. We felt like they treated us like royalty with dinner service, accommodations, packing up all of our stuff, and even setting up a special treat in our room at the end of the night. Everything was just suddenly done for us, and there are no words that could ever express the immense level of gratefulness we feel for the entire team. Thanks to them, our COVID wedding actually felt like it was truly meant to be that way, and that is no small feat. So much love and appreciation for their hard work.
Stephanie F
4.0
10/01/2021
Amazing venue! Way more then you would ever expect from an embassy suites. The food was impeccable. Each and every appetizer was better then the last. The main course certainly did not taste like your typical “wedding” food. No frozen mixed vegetable medley! Everything was so fresh and well put together. The chef was incredible. The wait staff, Prince and Patty took such well care of my new husband and I. Everything was beautiful!! I would definitely do another event here
The only reason for not giving 5 stars is because during the planning of my wedding we went through 3 different head directors. They were all nice but jumping from one person to another made things very stressful, as things fell through the cracks. Our last person was thrown at us only 2 weeks before my wedding. Aside from this I would give 5 stars. I hope they find someone good who can stay with them!
Jamie S
5.0
10/17/2020
We worked with Danielle Marck who was super friendly and welcoming. She walked us through the whole thing answering every question! The venue was beautiful and the package was great but unfortunately our budget wasn’t what we thought it’d be. I’d highly recommend working with Danielle at the Embassy to anyone looking for a wedding venue!
Erik K
1.0
9/26/2020
Terrible first impression. Was super excited to check out American beauty. The service was terrible we drove 1 hour to go visit the venue. They had a meeting in ballroom so we could not see the ballroom. Customer service was terrible seemed to be rushed and did not want to be bothered. Literally walk us around a hotel gave us a folder with 3 packages and left. I feel they felt that I was not good enough or could not afford a wedding there. Complete joke skip this place so many other great venues in the area that actually care.
response 09/26/2020
I sincerely apologize that was not my intention. Due to Covid restrictions and the meeti...
ng in house we were a bit more cautious than normal trying to keep the noise to a minimum while viewing the space. I’d be happy to speak with you further. Please do not hesitate to contact me directly if you have anything else you would like to discuss.
Liz M
5.0
6/28/2020
Got married here on July 6, 2019. Believe it or not my husband and I selected this venue before it was fully built.. not kidding we did a tour of the hotel in hard hats. We thought it was very special to be one of the first couples to have our wedding in this beautiful event space and sort of watch it be built before our eyes. The all glass solarium is a dream. We toured many venues but they all seemed very basic and almost like "Wedding factories" with some hosting up to 3 weddings a day. We loved that it is part of Embassy Suites because guess what? our guests didn't have to worry getting on a shuttle anywhere- all they had to do was go to their rooms, or stay for the after party at the restaurant bar. We received a lot of feedback from our guests that they loved that everything was in one spot. We planned for the ceremony to take place outside in the grove, but unfortunately it rained and the team at American Beauty set up one of the ballrooms in what felt like 5 minutes. Luckily we were able to take our first look photos in the beautiful park right on site.
Remember how I mentioned it was a one-stop shop? Catering is included in the package! You don't have to worry about finding an extra vendor to cater or a vendor to rent chairs and tables. We came for a tasting and met with the chef and selected our menu from there. Everything was professional and on the day of, the catering team hit it out the park. Patricia (I thick that was her name) literally took my husband and I by the hand, gave us a drink, brought us to a private room with a feast of food just for us. It was so special to have that time alone to make sure we ate something before going back out and spending time with our guests. Honestly every moment of our time there was beautiful and I would have my wedding there over and over again instead of any other "wedding factory."
michelle b
5.0
1/17/2020
I had my son's Bar Mitzvah at American Beauty. Don't let the generic "American Beauty" name or the Embassy Suites keep you away. This is a first-rate venue - large ballroom with high ceilings, modern decor, fixtures etc. Honestly , very upscale and not at all what i would think when hearing Embassy Suites. They have a gorgeous glass atrium which i used for my cocktail hour but would be amazing for a wedding ceremony as well. The food was great and they were very flexible in tailoring the menu to accomodate my requests. Danielle and her entire team as well as the chef were a pleasure to work with and helped make the party a success. They had some outdoor fire pits that I would have loved to use but it was just too cold. This was the third bar mitzvah I planned and was probably the easiest. I'm just a little disappointed I don't have another event to plan there right now. I highly recommend this venue.
melissa c
5.0
1/09/2020
Embassy Suites BH is a beautiful event space. The ballroom is modern & new, the solarium beyond gorgeous & in addition, the food is delicious & events team fabulous from planning to party. Danielle Marck, Director of Event Sales, is terrific. She's responsive, accommodating and a pleasure to work with. Day of Event team, led by Prince, is equally as fabulous. Highly recommend this venue!
Howard S
5.0
11/10/2019
Embassy Suites did a great job from start to finish with our daughter's Bat Mitzvah celebration. The food was amazing and the service was excellent. The American Beauty Ballroom looked fantastic and we loved having the cocktail hour in the solarium.
Samantha F
5.0
9/26/2019
We had our intimate wedding of 75 guests at the Embassy Suites this past Saturday. Still basking in the post event high! I plan corporate events for a living at a Fortune 1 so was very particular about the venue we selected, and have plenty of experience dealing with both venues and vendors. I promise that this team is A+ in responsiveness, attention to detail and service.
All of the hotel staff were lovely including the front desk. Special shout out to Danielle who was always quick to answer my very detailed questions leading up to the event, our maitre d' Prince and back of house bridal attendant Sonia who kept the events of the evening on track, and our bridal attendant Patty who was truly the MVP that evening (we loved her), always making sure we had a drink in hand and plate full of food. Speaking of food, both cocktail hour appetizers and dinner were delicious (we were told by many guests) and service super smooth and on time.
We had our ceremony and reception in the Crescent Solarium and the room looked absolutely GORGEOUS for both; they expertly flipped the room for dinner in an hour during cocktail hour which was set up outside the Solarium in their grand hallway. I asked Danielle multiple times whether a day of coordinator would be necessary and she confidently told me no, the hotel staff would handle everything and she was right.
We also hosted our room block here and all our guests commented how beautiful the guest suites were. It made it so easy to have all our events (getting ready, ceremony, cocktail, reception, after party) on site along with the room block. No shuttle or traveling between locations needed!
I highly recommend this venue. The team here made it so special for us and I wouldn't hesitate to host another event here or recommend to everyone. Thank you team for treating us so well we love you guys! xoxo
Nicole R
5.0
6/01/2019
We opted to have our wedding ceremony and reception in The Solarium at Embassy Suites in Berkeley Heights. We originally signed up for this venue sight unseen as the location was still under construction back in early 2018. We live out of state so our visits to the site were sporadic. When the "Big Day" finally arrived we were completely blown away by how beautiful EVERYTHING was!!! The window dimming feature in The Solarium provided the perfect amount of lighting during the daytime hours. Danielle and her staff are amazing and were responsive and attentive the months leading up to our wedding and especially the day of. The food options were unbelievably fantastic , and our friends and family are still raving about how delicious everything was. Cocktail hour was held in the main hall and was the perfect setup for our guests. As a bonus there are many great locations for photo opportunities throughout the hotel!
Mrs M
1.0
5/21/2019
Nightmare to host a wedding if you’re a minority and not wealthy. The general manager, Ian Brodsky is dismissive and disrespectful. You will leave in tears and without your dignity if you try to do business with them. But then again, they called the big spending Bat Mitzvah they double booked on our wedding (6/29) day “pigs” and “slobs.” We were simply called “you people.”!
Michela B
4.0
5/01/2019
Last night was a spectacular evening for our 380 person event and the Embassy Suites did a wonderful job to help us make it happen. Congrats!
A few quick mentions, thank you Chef Sabo, Prince, Patty, Sonia and Q. The night went very smoothly because of you all and your staffs. Prompt, attentive, friendly. Danielle was fabulous to work with.
Thank you for making that happen.
Cori J
5.0
4/10/2019
We had an absolutely amazing wedding at American Beauty at Embassy Suites in Berkeley Heights! Rebecca was extremely helpful in creating a vision that we were so happy with. We had a cocktail style reception that was personally overseen by the resident chef. So many of our guests raved about the food and signature cocktail created by the mixologist. We were taken care of from the minute we arrived from our ceremony to when we departed the next day. The friendly and efficient staff made for a seamless event and we are truly grateful for their hard work. This venue exceeded our expectations and more!
Taylor K
5.0
4/06/2019
I had the pleasure of working with the entire staff at the Embassy Suites at Berkeley Heights on a 350 person event back in March. They blew it out of the water! Danielle and Rebecca were so accommodating to all of the numerous logistics I asked of them. Prince was on top of his staff with every detail. Anytime I needed something, someone was right there and willing to help. The event was a full two day set up which also used every banquet room in the building. They could not have been nicer! The chef did an excellent job. We had specific requests and he was able to make all of them happen. They take pride in their service and go above and beyond for their clients. I have worked at many venues and this one is one of my favorites! My client was thrilled and all of their guests were really blown away. The venue is absolutely gorgeous and I cannot wait to go back!
Christina R
1.0
2/21/2019
It took me a bit to collect my thoughts and write this. I want to start with that I was the fifth wedding at this new venue. I’ll get straight to it and Iam only posting this review so no bride has to endure what I went through. The only good point about this venue is the embassy suites hotel is stunning , they really did such a great job with it. The rooms are stylish and really big (except for the “bridal suite” which is actually just a regular suite, nice looking but not big at all). The park is really nice and for brides who choose to get married there, (I didn’t) looks like it would be really nice. I booked this venue site unseen and was promised a fairy tale but was given a nightmare. Throughout the whole process our American beauty event planner did not keep In contact with us at all. We were always reaching out to her to find out what the status of the venue was, when we could see it finished etc. when it was finally finished we didn’t even get a call from her to let us know we just happened to take a drive past. Our taste testing was really good, the presentation was impeccable and the food was so good... to bad we didn’t get that the day of our wedding. They did go through a lot of management changes once the owner passed away. Day of wedding I didn’t see our planner at all, thinking everything that we discussed and signed off on would be in good hands I arrived at our cocktail hour only to find out our private room was not moved to another room because they booked a party and the other room across from the ballroom now also had some kind of party. Hotel guest with luggage were casually walking through my cocktail hour because there is a back entrance and was not closed off.. random guest of the hotel were just taking tours around the ballroom. We were told when signing that We would be the ONLY event going on that day. And That there would be staff making sure non guests were not able to enter or exit where the cocktail hour was. Also the map of the layout we had planned was completely scratched, my photo booth was in a corner of the ballroom when it was supposed to be outside of it and all my special tables were crammed into the one side so not everyone was able to sign the guest book. The food we were supposed to have was replaced behind our backs and my mom was so busy putting out fires that she missed the cake ceremony. The bar ran out of vodka even though we paid for too shelf liquor open bar. These are just a few of many things that went wrong and I could literally write a book on all the things we were promised and was not delivered. It’s heart wrenching that you work so hard to plan a perfect wedding and have a vision in your head and your excited only to be crying hysterically the next day. This is a once in a lifetime event and it should be handled appropriately. This was not at all. Which really sucked. Even though our guests said they had a good time, it is definitely something we will never forget. So for the hotel I give an B. American beauty gets a hard 0
response 02/22/2019
Dear Christina,
While we were happy to read your review of the hotel it was very dishearte...
ning to read your review of your wedding reception. We are sorry that we were not able to meet or exceed your expectations on such an important day. American Beauty at the Embassy Suites Berkeley Heights strives to make every event here a memorable one for our guests. All comments good and bad only help to make our venue better. Your feedback is not taken lightly and will be reviewed with the management team. Thank you for taking the time to send your review.
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