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Miranda Duca
EVENTS DIRECTOR
AWARD WINNER
Thanks to recommendations from couples on The Knot
NOW OFFERING
$3,000 in complimentary enhancements for January-July 2026 weddings!
✨ 50% Off Ceremony Fee ($1,000)
✨ Champagne Cart upon Arrival to Ceremony ($500)
✨ Pre-Game Food and Beverage for Your Wedding Party ($350)
✨ Full Day Bridal Suite Access, starting at 9am ($500)
✨ Late Night Pretzel Wall Station ($650)
That’s $3,000 in added value—yours, simply for choosing Running Deer
as the backdrop for your most important day.
You can host a memorable pre-wedding celebration at Running Deer Golf Club, a serene golf course and event venue located in Elmer, NJ. Set away from the hustle and bustle of everyday life and traffic, this property invites everyone who visits to relax and embrace the joy of being surrounded by nature. With several private event spaces and catering packages to choose from, you and your beloved can kick off or finish your wedding festivities in style at Running Deer Golf Club.
The events team at this venue believes that every celebration begins with the perfect space. Whether you’re planning a cozy rehearsal dinner or a lavish wedding shower, they can transform a setting to fit your requirements. The Tee Room, with its bright and airy ambiance and elegant décor, can accommodate up to 50 guests for a group gathering. If you envision something a little more intimate, there is also a private dining room on-site. While the golf course’s Grand Ballroom is typically used for wedding receptions and large banquets, it can be rented for other occasions upon request.
The Running Deer Golf Club event experience has been meticulously curated by the team at Ron Jaworski Weddings. From catering to seating arrangements, their focus lies in executing every couple’s celebration to a high standard. They will encourage you to leave the planning tasks and logistics to them and simply enjoy every moment of your big day at The Running Deer Golf Club.
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Meet the team
Miranda Duca
Events Director
With fifteen years of experience in the industry, you would think Miranda could be your typical Event Specialist. Instead, what you will find is genuine personal engagement with someone who cares deeply for the clients that she works with. Contact her today to arrange a tour of our award winning facility, and experience for yourself why Running Deer's motto is "Still Quietly Superior".
Reviews
4.9
out of 5.0113 reviews
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Gabrielle S
5.0
7/25/2025
The Most Perfect Day!! 1000/10
Running Deer is absolutely beautiful, and the staff is truly amazing! Everything went so smoothly, and they were a huge reason why. As a type B brid...
e, Katie and her team somehow knew exactly what I needed without me even saying a word. From decorating details to last-minute wardrobe fixes, they handled everything! My MOH needed her dress fixed, and the groom had a button pop off. The staff jumped in and took care of both in no time. My concierge, Heather, was incredible. She made sure we ate, kept our food warm, and always had drinks ready for us (even water!). The food was delicious, and everyone loved it. The chocolate room was a huge hit too! We truly couldn’t have asked for a better day or a better team!!
Katie O
5.0
7/03/2023
Our wedding at Running Deer was BEYOND our wildest dreams. Everything went absolutely perfectly. Miranda guided us through the process from our initial visit and tour, and was so f...
riendly and helpful through the entire process. As the wedding came closer, we were working with Kate who was incredibly sweet and tolerant of all of my questions and emails. The day of our wedding Jess helped us through our morning and made us feel very welcome. After the ceremony we were helped by Heather who we are in awe of. She was on the ball with absolutely everything. I never expected to have so much amazing help on our wedding day. Every little thing one of our family members needed was almost anticipated by Heather before we could even ask. She truly was one of the highlights of our day by virtue of her making every single aspect of the day a breeze - we didn’t have to worry about a single thing. I am SO pleased with the service we received at Running Deer and will be raving about them to anyone who will listen for the foreseeable future!
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Allison P
5.0
10/30/2018
I’m trying to get everyone I know to get married and Running Deer and invite me so that I can keep going back! We spent three months looking for a venue that was in our budget, had...
a beautiful outdoor ceremony site, amazing food, and professional event planners, and we were totally dumbfounded that it took us so long to find this venue. So much was included in their package prices compared to similar venues that we were able to have it all- lots of cocktail hour snacks, top shelf bar, classy dinner options, AND in budget. From the first email to the follow up after the wedding, RD staff were prompt, friendly, and helpful. The day of my wedding I felt like they were part of our group of friends- the way they shared our excitement and made sure everything was perfect was above and beyond. When I was missing a table number they actually found a block of wood that closely resembled my other table numbers and made one. Our “wedding consierge” (basically a wedding coordinator/personal assistant) Heather was with us all night making sure my dress train wasn’t dragging, we were fed, happy, and we had fresh drinks in our hand. She even knew when I was feeling overwhelmed and needed to sit and breathe for a few seconds. Finally, the timbers is absolutely the most dreamy spot for a woodsy wedding you’ll find. All of my guests continue to tell me how gorgeous and romantic it was there. I know they say that your wedding day goes by quickly and that you don’t remember some of the moments you thought you would, but Running Deer made it so easy to be in the moment and take in every detail, happy tear, and heart-overfilled feeling. I was warned and very prepared for something to go wrong, as things always do during big events, but our night was absolutely perfect. Without hesitation I will always recommend Running Deer for any important event. THANK YOU to the amazing staff for your hard work In making sure our night was beautiful, fun, and stress-free!
Gabrielle A
5.0
10/25/2018
My husband and I just got married there last Friday 10/19/18. We were engaged for 2 years and everyone at Running Deer was beyond helpful! From Kaitlyn Gallo to the staff, everyone...
was absolutely friendly and customer service was on point. My day could not have been any more perfect! I wish I had a replay button. I feel bad because I don’t remember the names of the tall blonde woman or the woman with dark hair that was with us the entire night but they were excellent as well. I’ve never felt so pampered in my life. I can’t say enough about them. If you don’t book with Running Deer, you’re missing out.
Lauren O
5.0
10/15/2018
Our wedding was nothing short of amazing. Beautiful venue, phenomenal staff/service (Kaitlyn, Miranda & Heather are the best!) and the food was amazing. We have received nothing bu...
t compliments about our wedding.
Candice B
5.0
10/08/2018
words cannot express how truly grateful I am for Running Deer for going above and beyond everything that I could imagine!! from my personal assistant to setting up better than my v...
ision. They payed attention to every detail!! This was all around the best experience Ever!!
Nicole M
5.0
10/07/2018
My family had a wonderful experience with Running Deer Golf Club. I attended as part of the bridal party for my sister's wedding this past weekend. Not only was the venue beautiful...
, we had to pleasure of working with our wonderful maitre'd, Heather DeRosa. She made sure that the event ran smoothly and seamlessly the entire day. She felt like our own personal wedding planner, making sure that everyone was where they needed to be, the event was running on time, and everything and everyone was taken care of the entire night. Kind, considerate, and attentive, she checked in throughout the night to make sure we got what we needed. Going above and beyond my expectations. I definitely recommend this venue for your future wedding!
Laura F
5.0
10/05/2018
We just had our wedding on 9/21/18. All I can say is Running Deer is the most amazing local venue. They responded quickly to any emails. They followed all the instructions for my c...
enterpieces and welcome table to the “T”. Our wedding concierge, Heather was the most attentive and sweet person. She made sure we did not run out of food or drinks! Kaitlyn is also amazing and made everything so comfortable and smooth running. They are definitely pros and are there to make your big day perfect!
Aurienne G
5.0
9/27/2018
I cannot write enough positive things about Running Deer Golf Club as a wedding venue. From the moment my wife and I walked in we knew we had to have our wedding there. The venue...
had everything I was looking for, high ceilings, a woodsy outdoor feel, and friendly people working there, good food, and a large space to get ready with our giant wedding party, bonus points for being a very reasonable price. Being a same sex wedding we had lots of different requests and Running Deer was able to accommodate all of them. Our wedding coordinators Olivia (sadly is no longer there), Kaitlyn, and the two Heathers answered many emails promptly and always had all the answers. We visited the venue multiple times before the wedding and they were always eager to show us whatever we came to look at. We loved too that Running Deer didn’t pressure us to use their list of preferred vendors. My wife and I have some close friends that we used and we did DIY for the up lighting.
Our rehearsal ran seamlessly, which I was afraid would be difficult because we have 20 adults and six kids in our wedding. The Heather’s made sure everything ran smooth and I wasn’t worried the day of the wedding because everyone knew what they were supposed to be doing and where they were supposed to stand.
The day of the wedding came and we couldn’t say enough things about our concierge Heather. From the moment she showed up she was so attentive and helpful, but not over bearing. She helped order and serve lunch and drinks to my bridal party. She was helpful in keeping us way ahead of our timeline and made sure once my wife showed up that we didn’t accidentally run into each other. During the wedding she made sure we always had a fresh drink, plenty of food, and anything else we needed. She took care of minor issues as they arrived during the wedding. I cannot say enough fantastic things about her.
The venue itself was beautiful. Grounds well-kept and perfect for pictures. Bathrooms clean. Beautiful choice of ceremony spaces. We choose the pergola. The ballroom was set up perfect! I was blown away how the created tables with all of the small personal touches we brought along. Even at the last minute Running Deer was able to produce an easel to hang a sign I completely forgot about but wanted out at the ceremony.
The food was more than five stars. We did the plated dinner package and the dinner was huge portions served in a timely manner. Everyone is still talking about how wonderful the food was. At the end of the night we choose to add on the Beat the Hangover Bar for our guests. After the fact we realized it was way too much food! At the end of the evening guests are given warm chocolate chip cookies as they leave. Also Running Deer has a chocolate dessert room that is divine.
Everything about our day was perfect and I wish we could do it again!!!! Now we just need to find friends to get married at Running Deer so we can enjoy it as guests!!
Laura B
5.0
9/26/2018
Wow, I cannot say enough good things about the Running Deer! Kait and Heather are amazinggggggggggg! I had looked at 11 wedding venues before I found the Running Deer (so as you c...
an tell, I’m very picky!). This venue is truly a diamond in the rough! It’s kind of in the middle of nowhere, but that is what makes it so special. It’s so quiet and secluded so you are guaranteed to not have any wedding crashers haha! Not only is the venue stunning inside and out, it is a great value! We signed up during a special they had and we got an entire hour of open bar for free in addition to a $500 Visa gift card as a gift from them the day of our wedding. Other perks: if you want to do floating candles in vases on mirrors for centerpieces, they offer that free of charge (specifically, vases and mirrors included)! The cake is included as well and it was DELCIOUS!!! For cocktail hour, they offered a macaroni station which was included (usually venues will charge a lot for stations during cocktail hour). They even accommodated our signature drink without an extra charge! Colored table cloths and napkins are also included. If you want something fancy (sequins for example) it is an extra charge, but some venues don’t even include colored linens so that is a huge perk! They have an entire chocolate indulgence room that is also included and my guests said the deserts were outrageously delicious! They even include warm homemade cookies as guests leave at the end of the night. Literally this venue is a dream! After your wedding is over, they don’t make you clean everything up that night, instead they will gather it for you and you can come by the next day to pick everything up! If you are looking for a place that is gorgeous with high ceilings, amazing food (huge portions by the way!), excellent service, and an amazing value, this is the place for you!
Kait was my main point of contact throughout the entire process and she is so responsive, professional, flexible, and accommodating. I was a very particular bride with my vision and she was very accommodating and ensured me that everything I wanted would be carried out. For instance, I wanted the cake wheeled to the middle of the dance floor for the cake cutting and she was able to accommodate us. I also asked that someone pass out our sparklers and light them at the end of the night for the sparkler send off and she accommodated us as well! Everything we wanted, she always said yes, we can do that! She made it happen! A lot of venues have particular rules and guidelines you have to follow, but the Running Deer is so flexible. You can tell they just want you to be happy at the end of the day! The day of our wedding, Heather was our concierge. Heather is a ROCKSTAR! Every time I needed something, she was there asking if she could get me anything. She brought my girls and I some champagne free of charge the day of the wedding and continued to provide refills for us when needed. She brought us food while we were getting ready as well! She even offered to help me in the bathroom during the wedding! Seriously, she is a saint! Always willing to help without any hesitation. The day of my wedding it unfortunately rained, but Heather let me wait until an hour and a half before the wedding instead of the usual 2 hour time limit, to make the decision on whether the ceremony would be inside. Unfortunately, we had to hold it inside, but everything was done beautifully and the staff is so quick with set-up!
Marley D
5.0
6/04/2018
Running Deer made my vision for my wedding come to life. They know exactly what they are doing and help you every step of the way. The day of the wedding they were by my side to ma...
ke it absolutely perfect! The food was amazing and they really pay attention to the details making everything look gorgeous.
Response from Running Deer Golf Club by Ron Jaworski Weddings on 06/04/2018
Marley, thank you for taking the time to write a review! We are incredibly honored to have...
been a part of your special day! You and Anthony had us in tears the entire ceremony. Wishing you all the best!
Catherine K
5.0
5/24/2018
My husband I really cannot say enough wonderful things about Running Deer! Olivia, Kaitlyn, Heather, and the entire Running Deer staff are amazing! Our wedding day was absolutely p...
erfect, and it was all because of them! Olivia and Kaitlyn were incredible throughout the wedding planning process! They were friendly, and always available to help with questions through email or over the phone! Heather was amazing on the day of the wedding! She was always there for anything we needed - food, drinks, desserts, things we left outside or downstairs, anything and everything! Kaitlyn and Heather were wonderful in setting up all my DIY decor! They truly made my vision for the wedding a reality, all while they made me stay in the bridal suite to just relax and enjoy every second of the day! On top of the amazing staff, the venue is beautiful, and the food/dessert is delicious! There are two amazing ceremony sites, beautiful spots for pictures all over the property, a spacious patio for cocktail hour, a huge rustic but classy ballroom, and spacious bridal suites! The food was all delicious, and people are still raving about how awesome the chocolate indulgence room was! Running Deer was perfect, and my husband and I are so so happy that we were able to get married there!
Response from Running Deer Golf Club by Ron Jaworski Weddings on 05/24/2018
Catherine, thank you so much for the review! You put together a beautiful wedding! The pic...
tures captured the love and emotion of the day. We are absolutely honored to have shared in such a special time with you and Kevin. It was a pleasure working with you through the process. We wish you all the best! Congrats again!
Joe M
5.0
5/02/2018
We are so thankful to have gotten married and start our forever at Running Deer. From day 1 Kaitlyn was so helpful and answered any questions or concerns. Day of was nothing short ...
of amazing. While I didn’t have any because I was taking pictures, I heard AMAZING reviews of the Mac and cheese bar. Heather was by my side all day. Running Deer is a great place for a great price and really has some unique features and add ons that aren’t available for the same price at other locations.
Response from Running Deer Golf Club by Ron Jaworski Weddings on 05/08/2018
Meghan, thank you for the kind words! We loved working with you. We are so happy you chose...
to have your wedding here!
Alexandra W
5.0
4/25/2018
We got married at Running Deer in April 2018. The entire staff - from the team who helped us set up all of our initial details all the way through to our day-of concierge and banqu...
et staff - was very helpful. They were responsive, professional and allowed us to bring our own style and creativity to our wedding! Our guests loved the venue and raved about the food all night long! I really appreciated that they helped us along and worked with us every step of the way. We highly recommend Running Deer!
Response from Running Deer Golf Club by Ron Jaworski Weddings on 04/26/2018
Alex, thank you so much for your kind words! It was such a pleasure working with you and y...
our family throughout the planning. You looked absolutely stunning on your wedding! Congrats again!
Jackie M
5.0
4/16/2018
We cannot say enough about Running Deer. It's such a beautiful venue whether you are having an indoor or outdoor ceremony. Olivia and Kaitlyn were both amazing. They made my weddi...
ng planning so easy and answered any questions I had. Krista was so great and making sure everything ran smoothly the day of the wedding, and also always had a drink ready for me! The food is delicious! I would recommend this venue to any and everyone!!
Response from Running Deer Golf Club by Ron Jaworski Weddings on 04/26/2018
Thank you Jackie! We loved working with you to plan your wedding! We're so happy to hear w...
e exceeded your expectations! Congrats again!
Paige C
4.0
4/03/2018
After seeing so many venues in such a short period of time, as soon as we walked into Running Deer Golf Club my husband and I fell in love. It was beyond perfect for the theme of o...
ur wedding, rustic & country. There were a few hiccups along the way, but nothing that wasn't or couldn't be resolved. They were very accommodating in a sense that when something was brought to their attention they did whatever they could to satisfy the both of us.
It was a pleasure working with Olivia. She was very attentive and loyal to my husband and I throughout the entire planning process. She ensured us that our wedding day would be perfect and that is exactly what it was. Heather was AMAZING. They weren't kidding when they said she will not leave our side. She didn't miss a beat ALL night. She kept my husband and I afloat and for that we are truly grateful! Along the way, we met several other staff members, whom also didn't disappoint so thank you all for you hard work and assistance.
The food was terrific. The chef, Steve was great to us! Our guests had such an amazing time. Three weeks later and they are still raving about it all, which warms our hearts tremendously. It was such a beautiful night from start to finish, one we wish we could revisit. Thank you Running Deer Gold Club, for making the best day of our lives so very magical!!! :)
Response from Running Deer Golf Club by Ron Jaworski Weddings on 04/26/2018
Paige, thank you so much for taking the time to write this review! We will be sure to pass...
along your compliments to our team.
You looked absolutely beautiful and your decor was spot on! It was truly a pleasure working with you and Ryan to plan your St. Patty's Day wedding!
Please don't hesitate to reach out to Olivia (olivia@runningdeergolfclub.com) with any feedback you can offer as to what could have earned us a 5th star. Customer feedback is the best way for us to grow. Thank you again! Best wishes and congratulations!
Sommer S
5.0
3/12/2018
Had our wedding here on 3/10/18 and it was BEYOND PERFECT. From the venue to the service, the staff really went above and beyond. Olivia and Kaitlyn were very helpful and responsiv...
e to my questions and Heather was SO attentive to my needs throughout the night!
Response from Running Deer Golf Club by Ron Jaworski Weddings on 03/14/2018
Sommer, it was a pleasure working with you! We are extremely happy to hear we exceeded you...
r expectations. We're honored to have been a part of such a special time in your life. Congrats again! <3
Chrissi L
5.0
11/18/2017
Running Deer was absolutely perfect! We got married here on 10/27/2017 and couldn't have been happier. From the moment we signed the contract we knew we picked the right place. Oli...
via is so very helpful, flexible, and super responsive to any and all questions that we had throughout the planning process. During the wedding, Krista made sure that my husband and I were well fed and that we always had a fresh drink. I would recommend Running Deer to anyone looking for an awesome wedding venue that will cater to all of your needs. Thanks Olivia, Krista, and the whole RD Team!!
Justina O
5.0
11/03/2017
We cannot say enough good things about this amazing place, from the grounds to the staff, Olivia and her team made my special day the most magical and beautiful day of my life. Eve...
n though it there was a down pour the day of our wedding the Running Deer team made sure the indoor ceremony was just as elegant and beautiful as the out door ceremony! I couldn’t have asked for a better group of people to handle my wedding they really made it the most memorable day I will ever have! Thank you All so much.
Johnna C
5.0
10/27/2017
It was a pleasure to work with Olivia for the planning, and the buffet, drink, and table service staff was great. The food and setup was excellent (and the chocolate room is amazin...
g!) Last but certainly not least, Heather was our coordinator during the event and was on point as soon as we met her that morning all the way until we walked out the door that night and made the whole thing completely effortless for us. It was the best we could have hoped for and then some!
Kimberley K
5.0
9/23/2017
AMAZING, AMAZING, AMAZING!!!! My husband and I had our wedding last Saturday ( 9-16-17), and everything was perfect! After looking at 6 different venues, we knew Running Deer was w...
here we had to have our wedding at! The atmosphere is very welcoming and I definitely did not have nearly as many nerves on my BIG day because of the venue being so comfortable. From day 1, Olivia was there for every question and would respond to every email very promptly! Besides the staff being AMAZING, so is the food!! Our guest kept saying it was the best food they ever had at a wedding! If you are looking for a rustic and elegant place for your wedding, Running Deer is the place for your BIG day!!!
Alexa C
5.0
6/26/2017
My husband and I are so thankful we chose Running Deer as our venue. From the moment we walked in as potential wedding venue to the time we said "I Do", Running Deer went above and...
beyond to take care of everything we needed and/or wanted to include in our wedding. Olivia and Krista were the most amazing wedding coordinators! Our wedding happened to be on the hottest day in June and Krista went above and beyond to make a sweaty bride more comfortable, ensured we were able to enjoy our food, always made sure we had a drink in our hand. Our guests are still raving about the venue, food, and attentiveness from the staff. When we arrived the next day to pick up our decorations, they were neatly placed in boxes so all we needed to do was load them into the car. We are so thankful for everything Running Deer did to make our wedding original and special for us. Running Deer has it all and created a no stress atmosphere.
Response from Running Deer Golf Club by Ron Jaworski Weddings on 06/28/2017
Alexa, we are so honored you chose to have your wedding with us! It was a pleasure working...
with you, Ben, and your families throughout the process. We loved seeing everything come together the day, especially that donut wall! Wishing you all the best! <3
Kyrstin G
5.0
6/21/2017
I have never in my life received the amount of attention that running deer gave to us for our wedding. Everything was perfect! Olivia and Krista went above and beyond to make the d...
ay everything that we ever could have ever dreamed of.
Response from Running Deer Golf Club by Ron Jaworski Weddings on 06/21/2017
It was absolutely our pleasure to share in your special day! Congrats Mr. & Mrs. Giletto!
Lauren W
5.0
6/06/2017
I can't thank the Running Deer team enough for such an amazing wedding experience. From the day we met with Olivia, she was so attentive and made the planning part a breeze. The...
more we got into the planning process, the more people we met. They did not disappoint as well. Everyone got back to every email and were so accommodating and friendly. They answered every question that I had and did everything in their power to make what I wanted happen. Everything was flawless from the day we booked with them. No one skipped a beat. The day of was nothing short of that as well. From the moment we walked into the bridal suite, Angel was there to help us with anything we needed. Guests still are talking about how delicious the food was and how wonderful the reception was. I would recommend Running Deer for any event!! Thank you again!!
Response from Running Deer Golf Club by Ron Jaworski Weddings on 06/06/2017
Lauren, we want to thank YOU! Thank you for choosing to have your wedding at Running Deer!...
It was an honor hosting your wedding and truly was a pleasure working with you throughout the planning. Wishing you and Kyle a lifetime of happiness!
Bryn H
5.0
1/24/2017
We cannot say enough about this venue and its staff after our wedding was here in January 2017. Beautiful grounds and ballroom, with great details that help make your wedding feel...
rich and luxurious despite the excellent deal in their packages. The staff is absolutely incredible - they put maximum effort into every single detail, taking your dream in your head and making it a perfect reality. Olivia and Sam answered all my questions so quickly and were so helpful in the planning, Mary Jo was absolutely wonderful on the day of our wedding, and the entire staff was professional, kind, and helped keep things on track the entire night. We didn't have to lift a finger the day of the wedding, and really didn't worry about anything since it was all taken care of from start to finish. So many of our guests complimented us on it being one of the best weddings they had ever been to. We seriously don't think our wedding could've been any more perfect and flawless, and we credit Running Deer for the most amazing night of our lives!
Response from Running Deer Golf Club by Ron Jaworski Weddings on 01/25/2017
Bryn, thank you so much for you kind words! It was a pleasure working with and getting to...
know you and Steve through the years of planning. We wish you all the best and congrats again! <3
Krystyna B
5.0
12/26/2016
Running Deer was amazing! The staff there (especially Mary Jo, Olivia, and Sam) were wonderful! The entire night was perfect. It's over a month later and I'm still getting compl...
iments on our reception. Food was perfect, but that wasn't surprising after our tasting. Running Deer worked with us on every idea we had. Mary Jo was absolutely amazing- every time we needed a drink or something to eat, she was right there! And she made the whole night flow so smoothly! Every vendor we worked with came up and commented on how smooth the entire event was! We could not have asked for anything more! It was PERFECT!
Response from Running Deer Golf Club by Ron Jaworski Weddings on 12/27/2016
Thank you Krystyna! We are honored that you chose to have your wedding at Running Deer!
MaryKate A
5.0
12/18/2016
I had the most amazing winter wedding here. I can't believe how flawless the whole wedding turned out. I had Olivia every step of the way to make sure everything was on track and d...
one correctly and Mary Jo and the whole RD Staff made my ceremony and reception a dream come true. I would recommend this venue to anyone! I was looking for a more rustic feel and that's exactly what I got at Running Deer.
Response from Running Deer Golf Club by Ron Jaworski Weddings on 12/20/2016
We are so happy to hear that MaryKate! Thank you for the kind words! Wishing you and Kur...
t all the best! <3
JK R
5.0
12/06/2016
Words can not describe how amazing Running Deer Golf Course is. From the moment we had our private champagne tour with Heather and Olivia, there was no doubt that I wanted to get m...
arried anywhere else. Being in the wedding business, I was a very particular bride with many requests, and a lot of questions. My calls and emails were always returned promptly, and I never had a worry after talking with Olivia or Samantha. I had a custom menu and everyone raved about the food. My grandfather still talks about the prime rib haha! When it came time for our big day, I had not one bit of stress. Everyone was so assuring prior to this that I knew there was nothing to worry about. Our day of coordinator Mary Jo was a saint.Our food was always hot, and our drinks were never empty. She was there all day working with our florists helping make everything exactly how I had invisioned. Might I add, she was awesome when it came to our children. Trying to enjoy your day with a two and four year old, is a little difficult. Mary Jo did whatever it took to keep our kids occupied so we could enjoy ourselves. The servers were all so helpful as well. Always smiling and congratulating us, and helping with anything we needed. One of my biggest pet peeves at an event is cluttered tables. The tables were always spotless and cleared in a timely matter making it easier for my guest to enjoy themselves. Anyone who is looking for a stress free, absolutely perfect day, at a beautiful venue, look no further Running Deer Golf Course and their staff will surely exceed your expectations.
Randi B
5.0
11/27/2016
We had an absolutely perfect experience with Running Deer for our wedding on 10/28/16! I can not say enough good things about the staff we worked with over the last year- Heather, ...
Olivia, Samantha and Mary Jo. Heather, Olivia and Samantha were quick to answer all of my emails and really helped guide me through the whole process. I fell in love with the venue the first time I saw it, and it was STUNNING the day of. More beautiful than I could have imagined. Olivia and Mary Jo were so helpful the day of, and Mary Jo was very attentive to me, my bridal party and our parents every need. Best Day ever!! Thank you Running Deer!!
Response from Running Deer Golf Club by Ron Jaworski Weddings on 11/27/2016
Thank you Randi! You put together a beautiful wedding! It was a pleasure working with yo...
u!
Steven V
5.0
11/21/2016
Our experience at Running Deer was one we will never forget. From the moment we checked out the venue we knew this is where we wanted to get married and celebrate with our loved on...
es. Olivia, Samantha, and Krista were great. They were on top of everything, from making sure everything was set up properly, to making sure we ate during the night. We had about 140 people and they ALL had a great night. Everyone loved the food. Service was great as well. Thank you to everyone at Running Deer Golf Club for providing my wife and I with the greatest night of our lives!
Rosemary L
5.0
10/30/2016
My son had his wedding here. RD did such a good job. The food was fantastic and the staff was awesome. They were helpful all day and night and couldn'the do enough for us. We h...
ad a great event thanks to them.
Jessica K
5.0
10/20/2016
My wedding at Running Deer on 10/14/16 was incredible. I felt the entire experience with Running Deer was organized and easy to keep on top of, which was especially important with ...
my type-A personality and limited time for planning given I work many hours. Everyone was highly responsive to my (sometimes multiple a day) emails and questions. Even the day of, any change I wanted to make was done with ease and confidence. Having such competent wedding professionals to work with made the day go off without a hitch. Many people commented during the process and day of that I seemed like such a relaxed bride, and I think that was truly a testament to the Running Deer wedding team.
Brianna W
5.0
10/11/2016
Our Running Deer Golf Club wedding exceeded our expectations. I fell in love with RD when I attended a bridal show there. Hook. Line. Sinker. I was to be married no where but RD. F...
rom its breath-taking building, secluded in a small town in New Jersey, you walk around back and find the most beautiful golf course, and a beautiful pergola where most couples seeking an outside ceremony, decide to get married at. The inside ball room is everything we were hoping for, and the giant wall of windows will take your breath away.
Our September 2016 wedding was planned in 3 months total because my fiancé is in the service and was getting restationed in the US. Olivia M. was my go to gal, when I met her at RD bridal show 8 months prior she was sweet, kind, understanding, and wanted to work with us to meet our budget being a young couple, but to also give us the wedding of our dreams! Boy did she. Olivia was there to answer any questions I had (which was a lot!) Samantha was a big help too with my questions.
Come the day of the wedding, I have to say if my coordinator Krista was not there, I don't know what I would have done. Krista exceeded all our expectations and went above and beyond for us. We felt truly cared for the day of the wedding. I was a DIY bride and Krista started off helping me set up my center pieces and decorations so I could relax and enjoy our bridal lunch. Every time we needed her, we didn't have to look for her. Every time we didn't have a drink in our hands she was there to replenish it. She saw that it was very hard for us to eat, she saved us a plate of hors d' ovderves, she brought us our Mac and cheese martini to eat while we were waiting to get introduced, chauffeured us first to get our dinners and made sure that no one stopped us on the way, boxed our food for us, and brought us all of our cakes and desserts to try. Weddings are super hectic and normally the bride and groom do not have time to actually enjoy it, but with Krista we enjoyed every minute and felt completely relaxed. Krista is a very hard worker, and I could tell she truly loves what she does. I would recommend everyone I know to plan their wedding at RD and with the friendly staff there.
Response from Running Deer Golf Club by Ron Jaworski Weddings on 10/12/2016
Thank you SO much Brianna! It truly was a pleasure getting you know you through the whole...
process! We are so happy you decided to get married at Running Deer! Wishing you and Robbie a lifetime of happiness! <3
Morgan L
5.0
10/07/2016
Running Deer was the perfect choice for our wedding day! Their space offers the perfect amount of room without it being overwhelming! We fell in love as soon as we walked through t...
he front doors. Mary Jo is the Maitre D for the Bride and Groom the day of the wedding and she is AMAZING! Our wedding day was over 100 degrees with the heat index and Mary Jo was right by our sides with water and cool towels as needed. Guests complimented the venue numerous times on their attentiveness upon arrival as they were greeted with cool towels and water for our outdoor ceremony. The cocktail hour and dinner food was fantastic and the staff went above and beyond to make sure everyone was happy. For having an outdoor ceremony, the grounds were very quiet and all could hear the ceremony. Olivia and Samantha were wonderful to work with! They listened to every idea, want and need my husband and I asked for and were extremely quick to answer any concerns.
Response from Running Deer Golf Club by Ron Jaworski Weddings on 10/07/2016
Morgan, your kind words mean so much to us! Thank you for allowing us to be a part of you...
r big day! It was such a pleasure working with you. Congrats again and best wishes!
Stacy L
5.0
10/01/2016
HOLY PERFECT! I can't begin to thank Running Deer and their staff enough! This was the only venue we visited that we felt like family right away! Everyone greeted us and seemed exc...
ited for us from the pro shop to the bartenders!
The day of our wedding we thought maybe a few little things might get missed, which I was ok with because I knew I had A LOT of demands but I was wrong. NOT ONE DETAIL WAS MISSED. On top of that, they added certain touches to the decor that I didnt plan and Loved.
Thank you to the entire staff at RD! The food was INCREDIBLE, service was outstanding and the venue is one of a kind!
LOVE YOU GUYS!!!
Rosemarie D
5.0
9/21/2016
We cannot say enough about Running Deer!! We were married on site on Sept 16, 2016 and everything was perfect!! Heather, Olivia and Samantha were so easy to work with! They replie...
d quickly to any questions that we had and when one wasn't available the others would be sure to reply almost immediately! MaryJo was our go to person on our wedding day and she was there for us every step of the way! She made sure we had everything we needed and helped me with getting dressed and even brought us food and drinks during our pictures and made sure we had anything and everything we needed. She was AMAZING!!!! All of our guests that we spoke to said they loved the food and the BEAUTIFUL venue! Look no further if you're trying to find a venue. This was without a doubt one of the best choices we made and worth every, single penny! Thank you so much to all of the staff at Running Deer for truly making our wedding day the most perfect day ever!!
Response from Running Deer Golf Club by Ron Jaworski Weddings on 09/22/2016
Thank you Rose! We are so honored to have shared in your special day with you! We truly ...
enjoyed getting to know you and Tony through these years of planning! Best wishes and congrats again!
chelsea c
5.0
9/10/2016
My husband and I are so thankful that we had our wedding at Running Deer Golf Club. From the moment we stepped foot into the venue we knew it was where we wanted to have our weddi...
ng. The site was beautiful and the staff was amazing. They were all so organized, detailed and helpful. They never tired of our constant questions especially the weeks before the wedding. Hurricane Hermine was supposed to hit NJ on the day of our wedding and while our Florist was pressuring us to make a decision to have the ceremony inside 12 hours before we had originally agreed to decide, the Running Deer Staff was helping us track the wedding and dealing with my florist for me. The weather ended up being perfect and thanks to Running Deer I was able to make the decision to have it outside. On the day of my wedding they did everything for me. They set up my complicated centerpieces, welcomed and took care of my guests that all arrived early and made sure that we had everything we needed.
The food was incredible!!! From the dinners to the salads and the cocktail hour. There was never a shortage of food and they were quick to refill any trays that emptied. the dessert room was something from a dream. Whether you like chocolate or not there is something for everyone. I wish I could eat the dinner I had that night over and over again. The portions are generous and the display is beautiful. I know we have all had a cold and bad dinner at a wedding and know how disappointing it can be. Have no fears about Running Deer's food. It is perfection.
Our attendant Crystal was AMAZING. When I got to the venue I was upset because the Florist used less than half of the floral stems we agreed on in our contract. Instead of letting me or my bridal party get upset, Crystal called my florist for me and had her come out and fill the vases with more flowers. In case the florist wouldn't do it Crystal actually had her grandma on standby who grew flowers on her own to help me. That kind of service is just not something you find at other places.
I literally cannot imagine having a better wedding day and I owe that to Running Deer Country Club and their incredible staff. I recommend this venue to any bride who wants a beautiful, private, stress free wedding. Running Deer is an easy choice that you will be thankful you made. Call Heather, Olivia or Samantha and start your wedding planning off on the right foot. Once you pick the venue, especially the right venue everything else falls into place.
Thank you Running Deer for everything. We will never forget that day and how amazing you all were.
Love,
Chelsea & Dan
Response from Running Deer Golf Club by Ron Jaworski Weddings on 09/10/2016
Chelsea and Dan, we can't thank you enough for your kind words! We are truly honored to h...
ave helped bring your dream wedding to life. It was such a pleasure working with you both! Wishing you years of happiness! Congratulations!
lori b
5.0
7/09/2016
Love at first sight and a dream come true!
We loved everything about Running Deer from the get go. My fiancé (now husband) and I looked at each other, when leaving our first look...
at the venue and said to each other “ok, what’s wrong with it?” Other than being a little bit of a drive for us, we couldn’t find anything wrong! After looking at other venues, we appreciated the upfront pricing. Everything was included and they weren’t trying to nickel and dime you to death over silly things like chair covers. We also liked that we would be the only event and would not have to compete with another wedding going on at the same time. It was really a no brainer to me when they mentioned the macaroni and cheese bar!
It was such a pleasure to work with everyone at Running Deer. I was an extremely busy bride, working full time at a very demanding job. Heather and Olivia were so professional and responsive to all of my questions (and I had a ton!). They made the process so easy and seamless from start to finish.
Every wedding has its hiccups but they made our day go incredibly smooth. On the day of our wedding, it was pouring for hours and stopped only 2 short hours before the ceremony. They had an eye to the sky and were ready to go as soon as it stopped. Our maître d’ , Mary jo and the staff were so calm and collected, it was very reassuring to a nervous bride checking the radar every 5 minutes. Olivia ran our rehearsal so well the ceremony was a breeze.
The reception also went exceptionally smooth. Mary Jo even helped refill the flower girls’ bubble guns when they were having a meltdown about their bubbles running out. She also made sure I got my very own glass of mac-n-cheese, knowing that was my favorite part of the whole deal! I had so many compliments from everything from the room to the food. I personally do not eat red meat but I had several reports of the filet being the best they’ve ever had at a wedding!
I was extremely happy we chose Running Deer and would choose it a thousand times more. Thank you all for making our day practically perfect!
Response from Running Deer Golf Club by Ron Jaworski Weddings on 07/09/2016
Thank you for the kind words Lori! It was such a pleasure working with you to plan the sp...
ecial day! We sure did get lucky with the weather that evening :) Wishing you and Chris all the best!
Emily K
5.0
6/29/2016
My husband and I wanted a venue that was beautiful but not 'stuffy' as many of the ballrooms we had visited. Running Deer Golf Club was the perfect spot for us. The team there was ...
amazing and worked so hard to ensure that our day was everything we'd pictured. All of the guests raved about the food and service they received. From the first introduction with the events team to driving away after our reception they were attentive, responsive and kind. Many thanks to Olivia, Sam, MJ and team!
Response from Running Deer Golf Club by Ron Jaworski Weddings on 06/29/2016
Thank you for the kind words Emily!! It was a pleasure getting to know you and your mom! ...
Wishing you and Matt all the best!
Amanda J
5.0
6/24/2016
I cannot say enough good things about Running Deer and their staff! From the early planning stages until the last dance on our wedding night, Running Deer was amazing! I e-mailed O...
livia what feels like a thousand times; she always responded quickly and was always so helpful with all of my questions. Mary Jo and her team were amazing on our wedding day. She was there to help with absolutely anything myself or my bridal party needed. Olivia, Mary Jo, and the whole RD team really went above and beyond what I could have ever expected! I would highly recommend Running Deer to any future bride and groom. Their venue is absolutely gorgeous and their staff is top notch! You will not be disappointed with your choice!
Response from Running Deer Golf Club by Ron Jaworski Weddings on 06/24/2016
Thank you Amanda! It was a pleasure working with you to help plan your special day! Wishin...
g you and Bryan all the best!
Katie S
5.0
5/21/2016
I attended a wedding here and it was wonderful!! The outside ceremony site was gorgeous. The outdoor ceremony was perfect, followed by cocktail hour outside along the back patio. T...
he staff was great, they provided wonderful service. As soon as the ceremony was over they were standing with hot hor d' erves ready to serve. The reception room was very pretty with windows over-looking the outside. The only downside was my phone wasn't getting reception there because it's far back in the woods. They have a great bridal suite room. Food was delicious from cocktail hour, to the buffet, to the decadent dessert room, and the send off snacks and cookie on the way out the door!!
Response from Running Deer Golf Club by Ron Jaworski Weddings on 05/22/2016
Thank you for the kind words! We are so happy to hear that you had a wonderful time!
gloria b
5.0
4/30/2016
AHHH- MAZING! Thank you so much to Olivia and Sam for making sure our entire wedding planning from the time we booked the day of was stress free!
Mary Jo was super helpful with al...
l of our bridal party needs the day of too. Don't know what I would do with out the crew at RD.
Thank you Ladies!
Response from Running Deer Golf Club by Ron Jaworski Weddings on 05/22/2016
Thank you for choosing Running Deer! It was a pleasure working with you! Best wishes!
Lindsay S
5.0
12/31/2015
My husband and I got married at Running Deer on October 23, 2015. The Running Deer staff couldn't have made our day any more special. Krista, the wedding day coordinator is beyond ...
incredible. She made sure everything was perfect, from bringing us our lunch and drinks to the bridal suite while myself and bridal party got ready for the ceremony to setting up all of our personal decor that we brought for the reception. She made sure my husband and I were the first to eat dinner and as you were finishing your drink she was waiting with a new one in her hand! The whole bridal party and parents took notice to Krista as well because her hard work not only showed but made everybody's day and experience outstanding. Heather and Olivia were nothing short of amazing as well...I had a ton of questions while planning for the big day and they are always quick to answer questions and to give suggestions. Running Deer made sure to make a seperate meal for a family member with Celiac's disease, and the venue being handicap accessible was a must so that my husband's grandparents could be with us on our wedding day. The Running Deer staff also helped to take care of our little ring bearer, who less than an hour before the ceremony accidently got hit in the head with a golf club by one of our child groomsmen. The staff called a doctor that was golfing there, and the situation was already taken care of before I had heard about it. The food is amazing and the whole day went fantasticly. If we could give our whole experience 10 stars, we would! Thank you Running Deer for the best day!
Kylie G
5.0
11/29/2015
First of all, I was not the typical bride who wanted to see one venue and book right away. I made my husband come with me to 13 venues in south jersey! (He was less than thrilled)....
When we saw Running Deer we BOTH loved it!!! There was no doubt in both of our minds that was the place for us. Not only because the venue is beautiful and so different than most in SJ but because of the staff there too.
Heather greeted us with champagne when we came in for our tour and was so knowledgeable. We had tons of questions and she answered them all right away!
My husbands favorite part was actually the mens lounge. He loved that unlike all the other places we saw he and his groomsmen would have a place to hangout before the ceremony as well. They have a poker room, TV room and he played their xbox (or whatever it is lol) the whole time!
The day of was PERFECT!!! Heather and Olivia made it so you honestly feel like you dont have to worry about a thing the day of the wedding. Our wedding coordinator Krista was amazing too. She was with us from beginning to end of the wedding that day and whatever we needed she was there!!
THANK YOU SO MUCH TO EVERYONE AT RUNNING DEER!!!!! xoxoxo
casey h
5.0
11/28/2015
Running Deer Exceeded all of our expectations. My wife and I had the best day of our lives thanks to Running Deer Golf Club, Heather, Olivia, Mary Jo and their staff.
The Food was...
AMAZING!!! My guests are still talking about it.
Heather and Olivia made sure to get back to my 10000 emails of questions quickly and ensured all of my requests and vision came to fruition.
May Jo was our wedding coordinator for the day of and was right by our side the entire time.
I can't thank everyone enough for all they did to make sure our wedding was everything we always DREAMED OF!!!
So much love for Running Deer!
Susan B
5.0
11/25/2015
I had both my ceremony and reception at Running Deer and everything was perfect! The food was delicious and the service was top notch! Heather and Olivia were so helpful leading up...
to my wedding, promptly answering any crazy questions I had. Mary Jo was an angel the day of! She always made sure we had something to eat and drink. She even helped sew my dress when my bustle broke after my first dance. Thank you to everyone at Running Deer for making my dream wedding a reality!
Lindsey J
5.0
11/18/2015
Being engaged for 3 years and planning a long distance wedding is tough. You start to look for venues, vendors, etc much earlier than if you were getting married where you live. I ...
was working much farther out than most brides and if I can remember correctly booked our venue 2 1/2 years before the wedding due to only being in NJ 3 times before our wedding. When searching for venues I had a marathon of a weekend looking at venues all over the South Jersey area. From the second we walked in to the venue we knew it was the one. We were greeted, toured around, were able to look through countless photos of previous weddings and were able to envision what ours would look like.
Two things really stood out to me with this venue. I know that Heather and Olivia had many other brides that had weddings before me but they answered every single question, sometimes within minutes, I asked. They were there to offer food, florist, cake, church, and decor suggestions. Heather and Olivia were both amazing in helping me.
The second was Mary Jo. Mary Jo was with us from the second we showed up at the venue and she was hands down OUTSTANDING! She got our bridal party settled in downstairs and directed Jeremy and I and our photographers to the best places to take pictures. Made sure we had everything we needed before the wedding. Then took us upstairs before everyone got in there to see the amazing work her and her team did putting together all of our touches. As well as was there for us to help us, calm us and walk us through every step of the night.
Running Deer was a fantastic wedding venue- from the staff, to the delicious food, to their great preferred vendors. I fully recommend them to everyone!
Kaitlynn T
5.0
11/02/2015
Our wedding was held here on October 24. It was absolutely amazing! Throughout the entire process Heather and Olivia were there to walk us through every step. They answered endless...
emails about tiny details and were so helpful. The day of coordinator, Krista was out of this world! She was right there for everything we could ever need. Our drinks and plates were never empty, neither were those of our parents. She made the entire day flawless. I spilled chocolate all over my dress towards the end of the night, and she was right there with club soda, scrubbing until it was clean! She went above and beyond to make our day perfect! I cannot say enough good things about her! Running Deer was also very accomadating with their food as I and several other guests of ours have Celiac's disease. We were also able to have fireworks here, which blew our guests away! I highly recommend this venue! Our wedding day was beyond anything we could have imagined!
Charley T
5.0
10/07/2015
Our wedding was perfect for my wife and I! They handled everything so professionally and you can really tell they care about everything we wanted for our special day!
Heather, Oli...
via, Mary Jo and the whole staff- THANK YOU!!!
xoxo
Anonymous
5.0
9/28/2015
I can't express how grateful I am to The Running Deer Wedding Ladies and their staff. Heather and Olivia were so wonderful getting back to all of my questions and The wedding Coord...
inator made sure everything was carried out perfectly the day of my wedding! In my head I thought there was going to be a few things missed and I was ok with that but no, every little detail was executed perfectly! Running Deer, you made our dream wedding come true!!! Thank you so much! <3
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