The Conservatory at the Sussex County Fairgrounds

eaha, our day-of coordinator. She was an absolute lifesaver. We cannot sing her praises enough. From contacting vendors to flawlessly managing the flow of the day, she was completely on top of everything. We handed her a mountain of decorations and a very detailed list of instructions, and she followed them to a T, bringing our vision to life perfectly (which was no small feat!). Both she and her sister were an absolute joy to work with. We were especially grateful for their flexibility and quick thinking. When the weather threatened rain, they seamlessly transitioned our ceremony indoors without missing a beat. Thanks to Leaha, we truly had zero worries on our wedding day. She made the entire experience completely stress-free for us. The Sussex County Conservatory itself is absolutely stunning and was exactly what we were looking for. The venue offers the perfect mix of indoor and outdoor spaces, with beautiful natural light pouring in through the windows. The wood beams and gorgeous existing decor created a fabulous setting. It is so picturesque, offering so many stunning spots to hold your ceremony and take breathtaking photos. As a quick tip for future couples: If you plan to use the exclusive Kosher caterer, Ritchfield Regency, we recommend reaching out to them early to review their pricing. It’s helpful to get quotes for both their meat and dairy menus, as well as the cost of alcohol, just to ensure it aligns with your budget before finalizing your venue decision. If you are looking for a beautiful venue and a day of coordinator who will handle everything with grace and expertise, look no further. We highly recommend them!

beautiful conservatory and barn for reception and cocktail hour. The spaces flow so perfectly together and the staff were really helpful. It was also very affordable to rent for a Saturday during peak wedding season. The only inconvenient part is that while they do have a bridal salon, you cannot do hair and makeup in it due to permits or something along those lines. Otherwise, it was a flawless experience and we are so happy!

ated their attention to detail, organization and companionship. The wedding turned out so well and amazing and I couldn't have thanked Leaha (our POC and DOC) for coordinating with all the vendors so well.

itself is absolutely stunning—so many of our guests told us it was the most beautiful venue they’ve ever been to, and we couldn't agree more. A special thank you to Leaha, whose day-of planning was simply great. She was calm, organized, and thoughtful. She was super communicative and helped us get all our ducks in a row before and during the wedding. She went above and beyond—even helped us break down our Chuppah after the event. Her dedication and kindness meant the world to us. We're also grateful for Sue-Ann's care and attention to every little detail in the venue, she worked seemlessly with our vendors and helped find solutions when we ran into any issues. We’re so appriciative and hope our paths cross again!

onal, and incredibly helpful. We did have a limited number of catering choices, but their choices and recommendations honestly made the search for vendors so much easier. I would highly recommend! Photos taken by Deborah Ann Photography

gant. They have a day of coordinator you can hire and I highly recommend it. Ours was Shea and our wedding day went smooth from start to finish because of her. Even though this venue has a lot of DIY aspects, The Conservatory helps you every step of the way and answers any questions you may have making it a stress-free experience. I never felt lost during the planning process because they were always there to help guide me if I needed it I cannot say enough good things about this venue and the people that work there. The high ceilings, the tall glass windows, the beautiful outdoor landscape, all made for a perfect October day.

fantastic and very informative & responsive. We had such an amazing time!

d to this already beautiful space. We are from Brooklyn but were looking for a venue within 2 hours from the city. We visited a few different venues and loved this one right away because of the breathtaking space but also because of the good vibes from the staff - they really genuinely took their time and cared about answering our questions. That care continued after we booked - they were quick to respond whenever we emailed and ultimately made our day amazing. Highly recommend taking advantage of the day of coordinator service so that all of your decor can be set up and taken care of for you. The Conservatory also has a bunch of recommended vendors who are familiar with the venue and are so friendly and supportive, just like the Conservatory coordinators, and it was so nice to be part of this community. We used Willow & Sage as our caterer and we stalked the Conservatory's instagram account to get ideas about other vendors as we were booking things and preparing for our wedding. Especially coming from Brooklyn, we were worried that it was a little in the middle of nowhere and far from public transit, but it was so worth it! It is such a pretty area of NJ especially in the fall, and our guests were happy to travel and make a weekend out of it. We had some concerns that it was far from hotels but we used shuttle buses to the Holiday Inn Express in Newton (very close!) and the Courtyard Marriott in Mt. Arlington and that worked out totally fine. The day of our wedding everything turned out beautifully and the reception room was straight out of my Pinterest board dreams - all of our guests had an amazing time and are still raving about the wedding. The Conservatory was a true gem and we are so happy we found it - we could not imagine getting married anywhere else.

ide vendors; it definitely requires a lot of planning but saves you some money! It was the best day of our lives and I would not have ever chosen another venue if I could do it all over again! The venue has a great outdoor space, along with both a beautiful reception and cocktail hour rooms. It’s cool because guests can go outside and enjoy the fire pit and outdoor space whenever they’d like during the party. Book it NOW you won’t regret it!

so naturally beautiful with all of the gardens. So many of our guests came up to us asking how we found The Conservatory because they were amazed with the venue. A ton of our guests took advantage of how picturesque the gardens were. And working with the team at The Conservatory was amazing.

tion. We had a great time planning and executing our wedding. The team is super communicative and made us feel like it was our day. We are extremely greatful. Do not hesitate and reach out, you won't regret it. The firepit was a smash, we're still collecting all the compliments from our guests. Thank you guys.

ut what an amazing wedding we had. We highly recommend Krave for catering. Working with the Conservatory was easy, affordable, and honestly a blast. We worked with Shea who was our day of coordinator. Shea made sure the timeline went seamlessly and we could not have done it without her. Book with this venue- you will not regret it!!

f is so kind and helpful—especially their day-of coordinator, Shea! She was truly the MVP. I also have to call out how easy they make everything the week of your wedding with decor drop-off and pick up. We were able to drop off our stuff a few days before our wedding day, and we had a few days afterwards to come and pick it all up, making it so stress-free on the day-of, which I'm so thankful for! Our day was absolutely perfect at The Conservatory we couldn't have asked for a better venue.

n and didn’t need any decorations or flowers for the ceremony space because there are beautiful plants and flowers that came with the space. The grounds are very well maintained and there are so many nice areas for photos. The main indoor space is also beautiful, with a glass ceiling that lets in lots of natural light. There was plenty of space for our 175 person wedding, but I imagine it could be a bit too crowded if going much higher than that. There is another indoor space (connected to the main room) where cocktail hour was held, and this served as a great spillover area where people could go during the party – my parents loved it that their friends & our older relatives could get have a space to gather and talk that’s away from the loud music on the dance floor. I highly recommend this venue! You have to find your own vendors (except for catering, where we choose from their preferred vendors or pay a surcharge to use another vendor). The whole process was very smooth and we had a great wedding experience at the Conservatory.

floral, gorgeous, bright, and warm all at the same time. We were truly blown away!!!

r ceremony? Well you have different options at the Conservatory. You want to have an indoor/outdoor cocktail hour? Well you can at the Conservatory. You want a beautiful building surrounded with windows? The Conservatory is it! You want beautiful wedding photos? Guess what, the Conservatory has soo many different options for where you can take your photos and I promise, they are so stunning. From the beautiful venue to the AMAZING people who help make your day unforgettable, It just such an amazing place. Danielle was truly a blessing and I cannot praise her enough for the amazing job she did. She's passionate, kind and patient. She helped make our special day 10x better. THANK YOU FROM THE BOTTOM OF OUR HEARTS!

wedding was Disney themed and I made everything myself. My centerpieces were a lot of work but I didn’t have to worry shea set everything up just like I would have imagined! When you book here they give you a list of caterers and the caterers do everything for you as well as bring all the silverware, plates and waitstaff. Guest didn’t even realize that there wasn’t a kitchen. It was so nice to book everything and the day went so smooth. I would highly recommend this place to everyone. Guest are still talking about our wedding.