The Palace at Somerset Park

r Maitre d, Joshua was so calm and patient with me. He answered all of my questions and ensured that we had time to do everything we wanted to! Also, our wedding planner, Traci was absolutely amazing! Since our wedding was originally planned for last year, we have been wedding planning with Traci for almost 3 years. She has always been so kind, patient, and helpful. She answered all of my frantic emails with helpful messages that made me feel more calm. She always went above and beyond to ensure that we were happy. We also worked briefly with another planner, Antonia, who was also extremely helpful. It was the greatest night of our lives (thanks to The Palace)!

and beyond for their couples! Due to Covid, our June 2020 wedding was pushed to July 2021. We were devastated but Alex and Antonia eased our nerves as we prepared for another year of our engagement. From start to finish The Palace staff was phenomenal to work with. I work in events, so I constantly reached out to Antonia with questions regarding our floor plan, covid restrictions etc. and she always got back to me instantly and was such a pleasure to work with. Daniel, the catering manager was so nice at our tasting in April, he came up to our table and explained the current restrictions and the hope that they would be lifted by our July wedding. The days leading up to our wedding Antonia and Josh made our wedding perfect. We met with Josh our Maitre D’ to go over all of our details and when we walked into The Palace everything looked perfect. Anytime we were looking for Josh, before we could even say where is Josh, he was right there making sure we were happy and making sure our parents and all our guests were having a great time. Days after the wedding our guests are still telling us how beautiful the venue was, how impressed they were with the food menu (guests were loving the raw bar and hibachi station and of course the Viennese display), and how great the staff was onsite. Many people were saying they felt like they were at a fancy venue in the city because of the atmosphere. I can’t thank Antonia, Daniel, Josh and all of the staff at The Palace for helping us have the wedding of our dreams!

couldn't have a dance floor and all food and beverages had to be served table side but this just made the experience even better and the dance floor was not missed. My guests are still raving about our wedding and their experience at this venue. I can't thank the staff enough for going above and beyond. Best venue hands down!

g inside & out! Our guests were so impressed at the atmosphere, the incredible food and top shelf beverages!this is the only place to have a wedding! As patents, we wanted to give our daughter the wedding of her dreams & The Palace guaranteed that!!!! Worked so closely and professionally with us to reschedule due to Covid last year and had the patience to communicate with us and alleviate our anxiety and postponement- Antonia is a saint! Would give it even more stars if I could!

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at other places. We made an appointment with Jose the sales director of this venue, he was very pleasant easy to talk too and not pushy at all. He showed us around the whole place and answered all of our questions. We can tell that Jose wasn't trying to make a sale or book a wedding. He was very sincere and wanted to make sure that when we do decide to commit and sign with The Palace that it's because we truly LOVE the place, and he has this personality where he makes you feel like you are family to him and NOT just another sale. Our Party Coordinator Alex F was also great she was very helpful with making decisions when it came down to the details for the big day. She had a very contagious personality where you just know you are going to be taken care of no matter what happens. She was also extremely patient with us when it came down to providing her with important information's regarding the vendors etc. My Bridal attendant Madison was simply FANTASTIC she wasn't just their to make sure that I had a very relaxing and enjoyable time, but she also made sure that everything I needed along with my bridal party are on point and attended too. She even helped my husband set up some of our DIY decorations in the morning while i was getting my hair and make up done. When she was done doing whatever it is she was setting up she would come back to my bridal suite and make sure me and my bridal party are doing fine and eating and drinking. I never once needed to tell her what to do she was consistently on top of everything! The moment that we arrived at The Palace she took great care of us. She quickly took all of our dresses and hung them up and steamed my dress and long veil so it would be ready for videos and pictures. Madison was ALWAYS around when needed and when NOT needed she helped me EVERYTHING. If I can describe her in 1 word it would be FANTASTIC! Our Maître D David was THE BOMB after our first meeting with him I felt very calm and stress free. The day of our wedding he made sure along with his team that my husband & I did not need to worry about anything. That our only one job for that whole entire day is to just soak in everything and enjoy every single moment and to have FUN! I couldn't have asked for a better Maître D David made everything super possible and my husband and I felt taken care of and that we do NOT need to worry about anything what's so ever. He made sure that everything was on point from lighting all the candles at the ceremony area all the way to the East Ballroom. Making sure that all of our pictures, signs and other little decorations for the ceremony and main entrance flows together and properly placed at the right spot. Making sure that all of our guest, vendors, and us are having an AMAZING time. The way he pay attention to smallest little details are just simply superb and we are truly appreciative to EVERYTHING that he did for our wedding! The Palace at Somerset Park deserves more than a 5 stars this place has impeccable service from the time you enter the facility until the end of the night. Their foods and cocktails are abundant and tasty & even though our wedding was during the pandemic it didn't really feel like it was what's so ever. This place doesn't disappoint

is extreme professionalism sway us to choose The Palace as our venue the venue itself spoke for itself. He answered all of our questions both email & phone and was so professional even though at times we felt as though we were a complete bother to him. His level of commitment and desire to help his clients started the moment we met with him and literally to days before the wedding. Alex (Coordinator): As the day drew closer we had the pleasure of working with Alex. She worked closely with us to ensure that we scheduled out tasting and made sure to personally come talk to us during that night. She was SO accommodating to my mothers allergies! In preparing for the day of she made sure that all vendors provided their insurance information well prior and everything was squared away. we all know days before the wedding day we all forget things but fret not she is there to remember and help you thru it. David (matre D'): We requested requested David from a close friend of mine that is in the wedding industry as well. Do the right thing and ask for him! He is so attentive he walks you thru the entire process from the minute you wake up the day of the wedding to the minute you end the night. He works tirelessly days prior to your day and the day of to ensure that everyone is on point and that both my wife and I are where we need to be. At one point during the night my wife got an allergic reaction to something and between him and bridal attendant (Madison) was able to get her allergy medicine which solved the problem. Since our wedding was during COVID he was even able to accommodate the fact that I had guests not stay for the dinner portion but only the cocktail hour and allow them to take their dinner home. He always had a smile on his face made sure that we had everything we needed and made the day just even better! Daniel (Senior Matrie D): He helped when I had to store DIY stuff the day prior and was there when I picked it up the day before. It like David always had a smile on his face and was so helpful that with him i would not have been able to set up the event with our DIY stuff. Madison (Bridal Attendant): We love her. My wife and I choose to do a few of the center pieces by ourselves so I showed up early the morning of the wedding to set things up. Madison was there to help not only me but my wife! She was running here and there allowing me to borrow easels to set up signs and to keep me from exploding our of frustration. She was an absolute help the ENTIRE night. Making sure we always had drinks in our hands, helping with the allergy medicine, helping my wife when she was getting ready, holding the flowers when we were taking photos and getting people to where they needed to be. The Venue: IT IS BEAUTIFUL! The bridal suite / groom suite are amazing and during the day of food / drinks where the plenty. The food is outright amazing and THERE IS SO MUCH OF IT and there was an endless supply of drinks. Closing: 5 Stars is just not enough! We had the East Ballroom and it is just beautiful. My guests continue to say that this was the best wedding they have ever gone too and that would not have been able to be done without the help of every single person at The Palace.

before COVID and luckily for us, restrictions lifted just in time. Our Maitre D, David is FABULOUS. He took care of every little detailed and made our dream wedding come to life. He even made a bar sign for me with our signature drinks since the walk up bar had just opened a week before my wedding and I didn't have time to make my own by that point. My bridal attendant was Ashley and she is a sweetheart and SO helpful. She constantly made sure we had a drink in our hand, picked up my long train when walking around the property for photos, bustled my dress, held my bouquet at times, and so much more. I knew we were going to have the best time ever when we booked The Palace back in 2019, and they have been amazing during the Pandemic. Traci was also a wonderful planner and answered my emails promptly. Last but not least, the food is delicious and guests will love everything about it. BOOK THE PALACE! You will not be disappointed!

anner to the next, our transition was seamless and we were able to pick up right where we left off. We were planning long distance and the miles did not stop the staff from making us feel like we were right there planning along side of them. My husband surprised me with fireworks at our reception and everyone kept it a complete surprise through every meeting or interaction I had with them. Our final planner was Alex and she was amazing. She answered all of our questions, reassured us on details we were unfamiliar with, and was more than willing to accommodate our requests. The chef was outstanding! Our menu was rearranged (again because of Covid) but he was so willing to allow us to mix and match items we wanted to make sure our experience was tailored to our wants and needs. Finally, our day-of staff were superb. David was our maître d’ and at our initial meeting with him we knew our day was going to be nothing short of magnificent. Daniel was his right hand man and was there to assist us with anything we needed. Ashely was my bridal attendant and she was on point! Helping with my dress, veil, holding my flowers, and even helping my bridesmaids when disaster struck (don’t worry, she handled it beautifully and I didn’t even know until long after!) The entire staff at The Palace went above and beyond not only for us but for our guests as well. We are almost a week out from our wedding and our family and friends still cannot stop talking about our night. 11/10 would recommend to any other couple looking for a venue in New Jersey. Hands down the best venue, with the best staff, with the best food.

bove and beyond that day. I brought with me a neon sign that had our last name on it for the fireplace and the stand I brought to go with it didn’t work so Daniel had them make me a stand that day and then gave it to me to take home that night. They worked so hard to make sure everyone was being safe and made it feel like it wasn’t a Covid wedding. During cocktail hour everyone was seated at a table but all food stations and drinks were brought to the guests which I actually liked better. My bridal attendant, Ashley was the best! She bobby-pinned my hair when it fell out, sewed my 9 month pregnant sister into her bridesmaid dress, had alcohol waiting at the end of the aisle after the ceremony, got chocolate out of my dress and so much more. I’ve heard of other venues not giving money back during covid or making you guarantee the original amount of people you had told them prior to covid but not here. They gave me a check back the day of due to rescheduling my wedding and having the price of the seats change. Also because the minimum number of people changed. If you’re looking for a wedding venue this is the place you want, I would get married here ten times over. It’s affordable, the food is amazing and the staff is even better! A huge thank you to The Palace for making my wedding incredible during a not so incredible time!

food was wonderful, and the service was phenomenal! Our guests kept telling us how delicious the food was and how fantastic the service was. Thank you to Our Maitre’d, Daniel, who made everything run smoothly! Thank you to Madison our Bridal attendant and Traci our wedding planner.

andra was our event planner leading up to our big day. She answered emails quickly and helped us navigate all the changes and craziness due to Covid. She was amazing and attentive and I truly don’t think I would have been as calm as I was without her. The day of we had David, Daniel and Ashley and they were beyond fantastic. David was the Maitre D and made sure the entire night went by without any issues and he completely succeeded. We met Daniel at our tasting and he told us then that we’d have the best Maitre D and that he has a great team and he was not lying! Ashley was my bridal attendant and I felt like she was my best friend by the end of the night! Always there to help me with literally ANYTHING I needed. Right after the ceremony she greeted me and my husband with our drink of choice which I thought was such a nice personal touch. The food and drinks all had to be served to our guests for cocktail hour and during the reception due to Covid. Some of our guests said they prefer this way and it’s because of how efficient and attentive all the servers were to all the tables. No one had to flag anyone down to ask for something, the servers were completely on point. The food and drinks were PHENOMENAL!!! And like I said never stopped coming. All the different options for cocktail hour blew our guests minds. The menu was honestly the reason we went to look at the Palace in the first place and it did not disappoint. Truly some of best food I’ve ever had! I really don’t think there are enough words to explain how thankful we are of all the Palace staff. I want to renew my vows already just to have another party there!! They were amazing and we are so happy we decided to have our wedding there. Our wedding was in the best hands and you can tell they take pride in their work.

you so much for a beautiful day/night!

to. Since they couldn’t do the stations for cocktail hour they had servers bring food to the table from each station. Our guests were amazed by how quickly the food and drink was being provided. Dinner was amazing and the decorations for the holidays were gorgeous. We received our pictures already and the Palace makes for such a beautiful venue everything came out wonderfully. I already have people asking for contact information so they can plan events there. The people we worked directly with were amazing. Traci, Daniel, David, and Ashley you were amazing. You all really did everything you could to make it a magical experience and I can’t thank you enough.

e when planning our wedding and the day of our wedding. The team was very responsive and efficient when taking calls and answering our questions. We had our wedding at the Palace this past November and although we had to cut our guest list basically in half, we had the most perfect day. During the planning process, the Palace was so accommodating and flexible. Our wedding planner Alex F and the director of catering Jose were the people we planned most of our wedding through. They were always readily available for answer questions and talk about the next steps in regards to our wedding. They always emailed or called us back super fast. This team is very dependable and understanding. They will work with you to get anything you want or need for your wedding day. The Palace takes care of any concerns and lets you just enjoy your way as a bride and groom. My mom, sister, bridesmaids, and in laws were obsessed with the bridal suite. It was perfect, clean, and spacious. That should be a selling point for you guys, I have been in 7 weddings prior to my own and nothing measured up to the Palace's bridal suite. My husband also was able to arrive at the venue early and get ready with his groomsmen which he really appreciated. Usually there are not any designated areas for the groom and friends to get ready at venues. The food was outstanding. Our cocktails, cocktail hour, dinner, and dessert was all served because of COVID-19 restrictions but the feedback from our guests was that they all enjoyed being served so much better. The food was outstanding!! SO good; everyone was raving about the delicious entrees and the cookies they got to take home at the end of the night. The servers apparently took very good care of their tables as our guests told me how attentive everyone was. The grounds are so well kept, we took the most amazing pictures during daylight hours with the flowers in the background and at the with the Palace lit up as the backdrop. There is so much space in the east ballroom, our guests were very well spread out and all felt comfortable attending our wedding. Our maître d David ran the show completely the day of our wedding, we were so happy to have him by our side. He had so much patience and guided us every step of the way, from organizing all our pictures, making sure our champagne glasses were put out for our toast and packed back up, to making sure the day ran smoothly for the bridal party, coordinating the cake cutting, and making sure the ceremony was flawless. I appreciated that he took control and ran the ceremony rehearsal for us, that was a big help!! The bride and groom have bridal attendants assigned to them for the day, I had Ashley and Breanna who were so attentive and helped us and our family out through out the day. Ashley had to sew one of the groomen's pants the ripped. She greeted us with cocktails the second we walked down the aisle after our wedding ceremony which really stuck out in my our mind as a great detail. I cannot say thank you enough to everyone. Once the world gets back to better times, have your wedding here!! You, your family, friends, and vendors will have an amazing time and the most perfect wedding day.

a pandemic. The food was delicious, the cocktails kept coming, and everyone was happy. Out guests said it was the best wedding they have ever attended. We thank you from the bottom of our hearts.

enough good things about the Palace, and especially Alex, who has helped us through this difficult time and has made everything so easy on us - including working with us to cancel our wedding. The Palace has gone above and beyond and I would 100% recommend them to any couple.

the two of them were pressuring us into dates we were not interested in. He gave us one price and when we called to confirm he tried increasing that price, stating that is the price we discussed. Luckily HE had written it down on the packet we were given and he agreed to honor the price. We had over 400 guests, and I guess we were surprised with how the Palace tried to nickel and dime us through the whole process despite how much business we were bringing to them in one night. Moving on to extras - The Palace has BUILT IN PROJECTORS AND SCREENS in their reception hall. They are already built into the wall. already there. no way to take them down. However, to use them, they wanted to charge us around 2k to have a slideshow playing in the background throughout the evening. Although it was something I really wanted I initially said no. Finally, 2 days before my wedding they kindly threw it into our package for free. I scrambled to make a slideshow 2 days before the wedding. I appreciate them allowing us to use the screens, it was just annoying that they waited until the 2 days before to throw it in. Same thing with the lights- they wanted to charge close to 3k for uplighting in the room. We wanted it but didn't think it was worth it. 2 days before the wedding they let me pick one color for the room. The day of the wedding they ended up having different colors throughout the night. Very nice for it to be done for us without extra cost. Just annoying that they tried to get us to pay for it and say it wouldn't be there when they ended up doing it. Traci was a pleasure to work with and helped me design the wedding cake, and finalize all my details. I'm happy we picked this venue, but I wish they were a little easier to work with like other venues my family has used in the past like Florentine Gardens and the Rockleigh. Also, 2 days before the wedding they alerted me that their accountant had undercharged us and we owed the Palace $200.... that was extremely annoying and even though it was a mistake on their part, they threatened to cancel the event if this debt was not paid. A little ridiculous considering the tens of thousands of dollars we spent on one night and they forced another $200 out of us. Our guests did say that the food was delicious and the service was excellent. However, we had a beer and wine wedding with 2 signature drinks and my guests told me they ran out of the signature drinks. Not too mad about it because we did have over 400 guests but it was slightly embarrassing.

own away leaving the tasting, we heard great things about the food and it didn’t disappoint! When the week of our wedding came, meeting with Josh was a huge relief and he carried out our vision 100 percent. Our wedding day was absolutely perfect from start to finish. The timing, the food, the decor, the cake, the staff, all of it! I know you won’t be disappointed booking with the Palace!

e were in love with how beautiful it is. After discussing prices and everything that is included we were hooked. he reserved a date that same day. Our wedding coordinated Alexandra was so helpful in the process. She always relied in a timely matter to all of my emails and questions. She was always polite and it made me feel so comfortable with choosing the Palace. After the food tasting event, I couldn't wait for the guests to taste all the food included. Everyone loved it. The guests have been telling us how much they loved the food and drinks, which made me so happy. Our Maitre'D Joshua, was so amazing the day of the wedding. My anxiety was at an all time high lol and he was so calm and was assuring me that everything is actually going great which was very helpful. My family had nothing but great things to say about him. I am so thankful. My bridal attendant Ashley, just amazing. She was just absolutely amazing and helpful all day. From setting up the bridal suite, to steaming my dress and veil, to helping me put on my wedding dress, to watching the ceremony entrances with me on the TV screen at the top of the stairs, to making sure we had food from the cocktail hour brought to the suite, to packing up food for us to go. I mean she did so much and I just love her for that. She is just beyond amazing. I mean I don't know what else to say besides thank you. Thank You from the bottom of my heart. I feel like I am forgetting some stuff but I am just overwhelmed with joy every time I think about March 1, 2020. Thank You, Mr. and Mrs. Ruiz

h our booking and walked us through everything we could expect. Even during the booking experience, we knew we had made the right choice. The Palace itself is one of the most impressive venues we had ever been to. The elegance of our East Ballroom was everything we could have asked for. On top of the stunning beauty of The Palace, our December wedding was accompanied by incredible winter decorations, which added another element to the venue that we were really excited about. About a year out, our wedding planner Alex reached out to start planning- She was incredibly insightful and helpful. At our tasting, we were able to sit down with Alex and try many things on their menu, including all of the cake sponges/fillings. All of the food options were amazing, and the selections we made were raved about by the guests. Don't worry; The Palace will give the bride and groom one of everything you chose as well as take-home dishes which we got to enjoy with our family. From the moment we stepped off our bus, we were greeted by Rich our Maitre D and Maya, who was our Bridal Attendant. They immediately took control of the rest of our day. Everything transitioned so smoothly, and the bridal suite was stocked with food/drinks for our bridal party/family. When we met Rich for the first time, we knew we were in the right hands! His attention to detail and making sure your day runs perfectly is genuinely something we admired. In our first meeting with Rich, he also raved about Maya, which set our expectations pretty high. Maya proceeded to blow away our expectations and was probably one of the most talked-about individuals among our guest. You could not ask for a better person by your side on your wedding day. Anything you needed, she was right there before you even asked! Not only is she there for you, but she was there for all of our immediate family members and bridal party. My husband still talks about how whenever he went to get a drink, Maya was standing there with an Old Fashioned in her hand for him. The cocktail hour was one of the most talked-about moments of our wedding. The Palace gives you 5 carving stations, 15 passed hors d'oeuvres, a premium open bar, and we had the Raw Bar. When our guests arrived, they were welcomed by lines of servers that were handing out our signature drinks + champagne. Because we were so busy, it was hard for us to sample much of it, but Maya and Rich pulled us away so we could enjoy everything available downstairs in our bridal suite. The ballroom was absolutely stunning with amazing lighting and a massive dance floor. The Palace was really flexible about our table arrangements and making sure we had enough seating for everyone at specific tables. The service at our tables was hands down some of the best. The entire staff is incredibly professional and very good at what they do. To top the night off, we had a Viennese table display in the grand foyer, which dozens of different desserts for our guests to enjoy. The night was truly magical, and something my husband and I will never forget. We are trying to getting friends and family to have a wedding at the Palace so we can experience it as guests! Would not have changed one thing about this day!

r he could. We were initially assigned a different planner and got switched to Kara a year prior to our wedding, which was a blessing in disguise! I love her! She’s so easy to talk to, very responsive, understanding, and genuinely happy for you. My husband is vegan, and they accommodated the menu and cocktail hour so he could have food that tasted amazing, and not just vegetable stir fry that’s usually offered. Speaking of the food, it tasted AMAZING!!!! So many people were talking about how good the food and the cake was! The day of the wedding, my bridal attendant, Lisett, was always available in case I needed anything. We had Josh as our maitre d, and he was phenomenal! He really makes sure that you’re fed, keeps you hydrated, does all the behind-the-scenes work, and most importantly, makes sure that you enjoy your day! He handled everything with professionalism, and we enjoyed having him there!! I HIGHLY recommend The Palace. So many things are included and their staff is amazing, which makes for a stress-free wedding!!!! All my wedding dreams came true with the help of everyone at The Palace. :D

d took care of all our needs. Richard and Maya are the dream team! The food was outstanding, everyone who attended the wedding raved about how delicious it was. If you are looking for the best day/night of your life, look no further. The Palace will exceed all your expectations and more!

tail-oriented & delicious. The staff are amazing. David our Maitre D' and Stephany our Bridal Attendant were UNBELIEVABLE. From your first meeting, to your event planner, to the day of staff everything was incredible. They include everything, which is so out of the ordinary for many venues & they made everything transparent for us. Everyone complimented us on how amazing the venue was, the staff, the food, the atmosphere and it was all thanks to the Palace. If you are looking for an all-inclusive venue, look no further.

much easier. They worked around our travel schedules for the tasting and planning meetings, and our planner Alexandra was always available via email to answer any question or concern we had. Customizing our cocktail hour menu to include more vegetarian items was also no problem! Any wish we had was granted. Richard was the most amazing Maitre’D. He went above and beyond to make sure that we were happy with every detail, and he was so on top of the schedule that we didn’t have to worry about a single thing and could truly enjoy every minute of the night. We were able to attend our cocktail hour, eat our dinner, thank guests, and spent every other minute on the dance floor! Our bridal attendant Stephany was also such a joy. She brought us and our bridal party and families so much food in the bridal suite (a very delightful recharge to power through more picture taking, hah!), always made sure I had vegetarian options close by and that our drinks were always full, and even hid comfy shoes near our table that I could change into. At the end of the night, Richard helped pack away all our decor and sent us with boxes of food and desserts for the day after. We truly had such a perfect wedding day and a HUGE part of that is thanks to the Palace for being so accommodating and for taking care of every detail so perfectly that we didn’t have to worry about a thing. The value of the Palace is incredible given how much food (PERFECTLY cooked chateaubriand according to our guests and my husband), drinks (top shelf and generous pours), decor (the Palace has gorgeous holiday decor up during winter), and thoughtful service (planner, Maitre’D, attendant, waitstaff) is included in the price! We would highly, highly recommend having your wedding reception here!!!

as beautiful and delicious, too--and included in the pricing. If you're the type of couple that doesn't want to deal with paying for linens and wedding cake separately and would rather have a place that takes care of all the annoying stuff--choose The Palace. All of our guests said it was the best wedding food and wedding experience out of all the other weddings they've been to. It's worth it.

Kara, our sales assistant. She was so kind and warm. She listened to all of our requests and desires for our perfect day and took us through the venue. She went over the menu (which is a lot of tasty, out of this world food) that every Palace couple gets to enjoy. She was very quick in responding to our emails about any questions we had. She went above and beyond for us and are so thankful! Our wedding coordinator, Alex, was just as kind and professional with all of our planning. From timing of events, to signature cocktails, to even 8:00 pm emails when we had questions. You are never alone in any step of the process when you have your wedding at the Palace. We couldn’t have gone through the night without our Maitre D, Josh, either! He was there for us at every important step and made sure everything went without a hitch! He made sure every detail of our night was special and went smoothly and perfect without any problems. The food was out of this world too! We didn’t have one complaint about the food from our friends and family. They all enjoyed the cocktail hour, their entrees, and the viennese dessert! We were well taken care of when it came to eating and drinking. The whole experience with the Palace was nothing less than perfect and we had the time of our lives! I wish we could go back in time and relive our special night all over again!!

ven think of and made sure we had the best day! Richard (our Maitre D’) was an absolute gem! The first day we met him we clicked! He went through the entire day with us and just made us feel so much better. When we had to bring all of our decor in, he saw the stress written all over my face. He took it all out of sight and reassured me that everything was under control. Boy was he right we walked into the palace and I cried I couldn’t believe that my vision had come to life without any description given to Richard. The place was STUNNING! That was just the beginning then we met Mya. Mya was my bridal attendant. Oh my god was she an angel on earth! She was fixing my dress while the photographers were getting some shots of my husband and I, telling them good places to take pictures and giving us some positions to be in. Although my mom had a 6 minute video of how to do my bustle Mya did it in 30 seconds. Every time my bustle came apart because I was dancing she was within feet of me and fixed it in seconds. I always had a full drink and they all made sure my husband and I got to eat. Not only was Mya making sure my husband and I had drinks she was even going up to the bridal party and the parents to make sure they had drinks. The bartenders, servers and any other help that was there that day were incredible! I honestly have nothing bad to say about anyone we worked with at the Palace. Couldn’t have asked for a better group of people to make our day one we will never forget! Worth every penny!

n our wedding day, everything was perfect and I didn't have to worry about a thing (thanks, Josh!). The staff was professional and supportive throughout the day. The food was SO DELICIOUS! And there are plenty of options. I would recommend The Palace to any bride and groom 100%!!!

a guest at a previous wedding and it was amazing. It gets better when you are the bride and groom! Just aside from the landscaping, building and ballroom being stunning, the bridal suite and Gatsby Room (for the groom/groomsmen. They get their moment too!) were breath taking. We were taken on a tour with Jose, who was extremely knowledgeable and welcoming. He really knows how to bring out the best the place has to offer. We then worked with our wedding planner Kara, who might be the nicest and most professional person ever. She answered my many many many questions and emails. She never kept us hanging and worked with us the entire way. We moved to Colorado after booking our wedding, so most everything was done remotely and the whole team was able to work with our weird schedule/flights/visits. Richard was our maitre d' and he was outstanding. Everything went off on time and without a hitch. IF there was an issue, you would never know because it's taken care of immediately. Everything we asked for and brought was done to our exact direction. Lastly, and most importantly, our bridal attendant Maya is truly the MVP. Everyone in the bridal party just loved her and she must have Mary Poppins' pockets because whatever we needed she always had handy. Truly, the entire staff is incredible. Our guests are still raving about it. The food is amazing, the drinks were great, and the over all look and feel of the place is second to none. Selecting this venue will be the best move for your wedding or event.

inuously answered all of our questions and made sure our wedding day was exactly what we wanted. Our Maitre D David and bridal attendant Ashley were outstanding. They made sure that everything ran on schedule and took care of everything, making sure my day was as stress free as possible. My wedding guests cannot stop raving about how beautiful the place is and how attentive the staff was throughout the night. The variety of the food was outstanding. No one left our wedding hungry or dissatisfied. If you’re looking for a place that offers great service, attention, and professionalism, The Palace is the place for you.

we worked with from the sales manager through the Maitre d were so nice and fabulous. they keep you on a strict timeline so that everything is done correctly. they also worked well with all of my other vemdors and helped me pack everything up at the end of the night to leave. plus I was able to pick up the top layer of the cake the next day along with some other edible things. I couldn't have made a better choice of a reception place if I tried. thank you for giving me the dream wedding!!!

we encountered at the palace and how the handled each and every detail of our wedding. Jose helped us initially and was very respectful and warm and answered all our questions. We booked the palace the day after we visited. Traci- Joan was our wedding planner - she did an incredible job. She always took the time to answer our phone calls/emails right away. She made us feel at ease and relaxed throughout the while planning process. She assured us everything would go as planned and she was 100% right! Richard was our Maitre'D and we are so grateful to him for making our dream come true. He was there for every last detail; I don't think there was anything he couldn't handle. He seemed to master the art of coordinating every aspect that goes into making your wedding day perfect. All the Food, drinks and Viennese table (room!) was incredible. We can't wait to go back! The palace is all about class and elegance.

eg injury when we first inquired about The Palace and we were blown away by how accommodating they were to our situation and that they went above and beyond to make sure he would be able to see and hear about everything they had to offer. After leaving our first meeting with Jose, we knew that this was going to be the perfect venue for us. Our original event planner took another job and when Traci took over, it was as if she had been with us from the beginning. She always promptly answered all of my many emails with detail. She incorporated all our ideas as well as provided us with advice and feedback when it was needed. Our wedding day was flawless all thanks to Richard and Maya!!!! My husband and I as well as our parents and bridal party cannot stop talking about how amazing these two were. Whenever we needed something, they were already there with it. From the minute we arrived at The Palace, Maya and Richard were by our sides to assist not only us, but our bridal party of 17, our parents, and vendors. They made sure everyone was well fed before we began pictures and had some time to enjoy a drink and relax. With such a large group of people I worried that it would be hard to control everyone and complete all the pictures in a timely manner. However, I did not have to worry about a thing!!! Richard and Maya were beyond helpful in making sure all of our bridal party was where they needed to be on time. We cannot thank these two enough for making our day PERFECT!!! The Palace has amazing food that our guests are still talking about 2 weeks later. The elaborate cocktail hour had food for everyone, we had a few vegan and vegetarian guests who said they had plenty of options and were impressed by all of the choices. Dinner and the Viennese hour did not disappoint. The Palace also created our wedding cake, which was delicious. When we met with our wedding planner, we were able to choose from a ton of designs and mix and match different aspects to create our dream cake. From the food to the service, everything was perfect and greater than we ever imagined it would be! The Palace was the perfect choice for our wedding and well worth every penny!!!

y, knowledgeable, and professional. Kara did such a good job showing off The Palace that we thought we would never be able to afford it because it is just SO beautiful. It turned out The Palace was very affordable and I love that they include everything - amazing cocktail hour passed foods and plenty of unique stations you get to choose from, Viennese hour...no annoying packages that other venues do! Kara was then appointed our planner who helped us with any questions we had throughout the planning process. She was super prompt in responding to emails and very helpful. She also helped us schedule our tasting. The tasting was great and really confirmed we made the right choice going with The Palace. Throughout the planning process, The Palace offers specials on their social media so be on the look out if you book with them! We got quite a few extras for a discounted price such as the personalized monogram and the intelligent lighting. I would definitely recommend the intelligent lighting! Even our DJ said any equipment they have doesn’t hold a candle to the intelligent lighting. The Palace does a great job scheduling the meetings necessary to discuss every detail of your wedding - without being overwhelming or stressful. My husband and I always felt at ease with The Palace staff. We met with Kara after our tasting to confirm our menu selections and a few other details. We then met our maitre d David at our final planning meeting. David went through EVERY detail of our ceremony and reception, giving us advice, offering recommendations, and confirming our choices along the way. We just knew we were in great hands. On the big day, we were impressed yet again with the service of the entire Palace staff but especially David our maitre d and Carmela the bridal attendant. They were so in tune to every detail of our wedding and made sure everything went smoothly. They we’re constantly checking in and always made sure we had a drink in hand :) It was pretty hot that day and throughout photos outside, Carmela and David always had napkins and cold water ready for us. Both of them checked in to make sure all our decorations were placed exactly how I wanted them. When my bustle broke (I was really breaking it down on the dance floor), David and Carmela were on it and pinned it up immediately. David and Carmela sent us home with lots of food - a plate of each meal, Viennese offerings, slices of our cake...we had it all for dinner the next day! They also packed our car perfectly; everything was neatly arranged just as I had packed. I know that there was a lot of behind the scenes work that David and Carmela and the whole Palace staff coordinated to make our day perfect. They were in constant communication the entire day, for example: to make sure I didn’t see my groom before our first look, to assure that the timing was working out, to check in that everything was running smoothly for our ceremony and reception. It really showed because our guests raved about everything - especially the food and service! To sum it up, The Palace staff are true professionals! Whatever your wedding vision may be, The Palace will make your dreams a reality.

r dessert, to the breathtaking grand ballroom - this venue is worth every penny. Our guests are still raving about how beautiful and delicious everything was on our wedding day! Of course, our day wouldn’t have gone so well without the help of their wonderful staff, especially maitre d Richard and bridal attendant Stephanny. They knew what I needed before I even knew what I needed sometimes. Simply amazing!

lex Favale, who was our venue planner. She was amazing! She was quick to respond, reliable, and professional from start to finish. As many couples as each of these planners must work with every day, she always made our meetings feel personal and one of a kind. The venue itself has a lot of offer in regards to food and desserts. All of our guests were blown away with the service, the delicious food, and the desserts. They still talk to us about it to this day! The staff was beyond phenomenal. My bridal attendant Stephanny was extremely helpful and on point with her services. Our maitre d, Josh Weis, can calm even the most stressful of couples and has such a genuine charismatic personality. He really executed our vision of the deco and setup PERFECTLY and even spotted a huge rainbow to make for some beautiful impromptu photos out on the deck. He even saved us food and desserts to make sure we got to try it before being whisked away. (not to mention, he ensured my epinephrine was on the sweetheart table!) Our guests had nothing but great things to say about the venue, staff, and food. We HIGHLY recommend this venue for any dream wedding. We wish we could do it all over again.

ally has it all. Alex was our event coordinator and was extremely friendly, efficient and helpful-she was very prompt responding to emails and was very thorough to provide us with the answers we were looking for. She was also great at our details meeting a month before our wedding. Richard was an outstanding Maitre D. He has such a great attention to detail. He ensured that everything was set up exactly as we described at our final meeting and I couldn't have imagined the cocktail hour room and ballroom to look any better than they did! He did an amazing job ensuring all the events of the evening ran on schedule including our fireworks show which was he timed to begin the moment we kissed after our outdoor cake cutting. The fireworks are highly recommended-the show was outstanding and it was really a magical 10 minutes! Many guests even said they were better than the shows their towns put on for 4th of July! Stefani was my bridal attendant and was so sweet and friendly. She always made sure my husband and I had something to drink, bustled my dress like a seasoned pro, and literally had everything all the members of the bridal party could possibly need in her "bridal emergency pouch." The cocktail hour stations were absolutely amazing. Many guests raved about the cocktail hour and the food at dinner (highly recommend the grouper!) Our guests were so impressed with the venue and many people mentioned it was the best wedding they had ever been to. We are so thankful we chose the Palace and it was truly the best night of our lives. Thank you so much to the Palace's amazing team!!

fairy tale wedding was created with this remarkable team of professionals. From our very first visit, to the tasting, to the planning meeting, final meeting, and our wedding day there is not one thing about this venue that I would change. It was worth every dollar spent, especially if you desire QUALITY! I would highly recommend The Palace at Somerset Park to any future bride and groom to be. EXCELLENCE guaranteed!

who was my assigned planner. She was professional, informative, responsive, and kept me at ease throughout the entire planning process! Then wedding day - I had the pleasure to work with Josh (my Maitre'd) and Ashley (my Bridal Attendant). I couldn't imagine a better pair of people to be able to walk me through the day! As an anxious bride they kept me at ease that all would go to plan. They did a fantastic job at setting up every detail of my wedding as requested, keeping the day flowing smoothly, and allowing me to truly "relax" as a bride and have trust that everything was being taken care of by them! Everytime I asked a question it was already done! My guests were blown away by the service, attention to detail, quality of food, and overall experience at The Palace. THANK YOU EVERYONE!

Unfortunately, the weather was not on our side that day - rainy and 40 degrees for May! But David and his team went above and beyond making sure everything was in schedule and making my husband and I feel like VIPs. From booking the Palace to meeting with Alex, the planner, to the day of, we had a superb experience! I also have to add, the Palace serves the best food compared to all other wedding venues I've ever been to!

day, like royalty. Not to mention the place is absolutely stunning. From the reception hall, to the outdoor ceremony space and the grounds is breathtaking. After looking for the perfect place for my wedding and visiting a few other venues, The Palace is reasonably priced and you get so much for what you pay for! Traci-Joan Muniz helped me plan the entire wedding and managed to ease my stress, always. No matter what the question or problem was, she answered it. She always managed to respond to my emails (which there was a lot, LOL) quickly and fully answered everything. I appreciate everything Traci has done for me and my wedding!! Richard was my Maitre D and made my wedding run smoothly and perfect. He knew what he was doing and took care of everything for me! Having putting my dress on before the ceremony and noticing the straps were not fitting properly, him and Stephanie fixed it within minutes and you wouldn’t even know anything was wrong (Not to mention, I didn’t have any issues with them after they fixed it!)! He is very organized and truly helped me with everything that I needed. Stephanie was my bridal attendant and was excellent. Any time I needed anything, the whole night, she was right there to help me. She is so sweet, and I couldn’t thank her enough at the end of the night! Having my wedding at The Palace at Somerset Park was everything I could have hoped for and more. There was absolutely nothing that I would have changed, and I am blessed to have had my wedding there. I can now look back at my wedding and remember how exceptional it was. The Palace was truly the wedding of my dreams!

rom a price point is very reasonable, add on the array of food they served our guests and the attentive staff it was well worth the money. Our guests couldn’t say enough about how amazing the night was. Richard our maitre ‘d was such a sweetheart and prompt with every SINGLE detail. He made sure my husband and I were taken care of and everything went off without a hitch. My bridal attendants Jordan and Camilla were awesome! They kept pinning my dress every time it came undone and I was nearly tripping on it. The even made sure to not only look after us but also our parents. The staff really made it perfect. The whole night was wonderful and I wish we could relive our day over and over it was that amazing!!! It was truly our happily ever after.

ing from cocktail hour into the East Ballroom. Alex was my daughter's right hand girl as I would call her and right from the start she answered every question that my daughter and I had. Every staff member we encountered greeted us with such kindness, energy, and positivity. David was my daughter Jamie's Matri D and Ashley was my daughters bridal assistant. Both of these individuals were beyond superb in the events leading up to the wedding as well as the night of. The theme was Beauty and the Beast and David as well as the rest of the staff ensured the ballroom and cocktail space were set up just as my daughter had imagined! My husband and I as well as my now in laws and daughter and son in law did not do anything but enjoy ourselves the whole entire night! We never once had to go to the bar because we were served tableside! The dancefloor was our home that evening! We cannot thank The Palace enough for giving our daughter the wedding of her dreams and truly beginning her happily ever after she has always wanted!

u feeling of being at a 5 star resort. The best wedding experience one could have, ever!!!! Thanks David and staff!! I am sitting at my desk at work still celebrating!! You guys really made this a most memorable celebration for our families. Thank you!!!!

art to finish. The bridal suite was great. The cocktail hour was amazing, and every meal was delicious. Can't say enough about the dessert display, and the wedding cake which is made right on premises. So impressed by the top notch staff, and our Matre' d David. What a top notch professional. Not one detail was left uncovered. He is truly the best - never missing a beat! The Palace really knows how to make a dream wedding come true. Our guests haven't stopped talking about the wedding, and they are still raving about the food, dessert and wedding cake. Not to mention the fantastic fireworks display leaving them in awe. Do yourself a favor, and checkout the Palace - it's by far the best hidden secret in Central NJ. You won't be sorry.

ere absolutely amazing! The whole entire staff went above and beyond to make sure we got our dream wedding. It was beauty and the beast themed and everything was arranged just as we desired. Our guests were elated with the venue, food, and just entire atmosphere of the Palace. We can’t stop talking about our day! My husband and I are so grateful and would do it all over again if we could!

my dad, sushi for my mom, sausages for the in-laws, fish tacos for my husband and I, and a carving station for the traditionalists. And that's only a small fraction of the choices! More importantly the QUALITY of all these choices were top notch. Everything was absolutely delicious and guests were coming up to us saying it was some of the best food they've ever eaten at a wedding. Also we had the east room so our Viennese hour was literally an entire room of desserts. Complete with bananas foster, Belgian waffle & ice cream station, cakes, tortes, and the best tasting Sfogliatelle I've ever eaten. Allergies: We had a pretty unique situation in that both my mother and grandfather are allergic to poultry. Out of respect we chose to do a poultry free wedding and just omit any chicken/turkey/duck. They were very accommodating in letting us make changes to the normal options that are usually given. The biggest plus by far though was the one kitchen, one event model they work off of. The kitchen that was preparing food for us was ONLY preparing food for us. The staff is also very knowledgable and transparent about ingredients/preparation of dishes. We had people with different allergies in attendance and they were still provided with ample choices or reasonable substitutions. Aesthetic: The grounds and interior are absolutely beautiful. Definitely one of the best in the state and a dream for taking wedding photos. We loved that the room could be customized a great deal (different floor plans, lighting, etc.) There's also a beautiful grand staircase that we made our entrance from. The bridal suite is also HUGE complete with multiple rooms, bathrooms, showers and tons of amenities. Staff: Starting from the sales process everyone you work with is extremely professional. The process of working with them was clearly explained. All terms and important information was explicitly stated in writing. From the beginning their obligations and our expectations (payment schedule, outside vendor policies, etc.) were clearly written out and there were absolutely NO surprises. Richard and Maya were our maitre'd and bridal attendant. They're both seasoned pros and made sure the evening flowed down to EVERY detail. They attended to all my needs and even needs I never thought about or knew about because they were THAT good at making sure everything was so perfect behind the scenes. I truly enjoyed my time there 1000% carefree because of them. They're also just incredible people and so much fun to work with. Vendors: The Palace GETS IT. They know that every vendor is working together as a team (not against each other). When there are so many variables going on in a wedding it really does take a mental load off to know that your venue is all about collaborating with outside vendors (photos, video, dj, etc.). It really felt like we had a whole team working together to give us the wedding of our dreams. While we had a crew of photographers and videographers, we also had Maya fixing my dress at every shot or making silly faces to our flower girl to get her to smile (it was adorable!). Or we had Richard chatting with the DJ to make sure songs were perfectly timed with courses.

beginning, but decided to see other places had to offer. We found ourselves comparing all the other places to this venue-a true example of why you should always go with your gut! Kara on the sales team was fabulous-she was professional, extremely responsive and overall so friendly. She made the planning process a breeze. Our Maitre’D David was also a rock star! He made sure our event ran super smoothly. You can absolutely tell he has a lot of experience in this field-I was not at all stressed on the day of the event because I knew we were in good hands! Jordan, our bridal attendant, was also stellar. She knew when we needed a hand, without being pushy. She helped calm my nerves as I was about to walk out in the ceremony (thanks for helping me think about the otter video Jordan haha!) My guests raved about the food and the service. The ballroom itself looked stunning. I could go on and on but I’ll end with this-Thank you Palace for making this a day my husband and I will never forget. Thank you for going above and beyond in every single aspect of our event. We sincerely appreciate every staff member, every ounce of coordination, every moment because it seriously was one of the best days of our lives!

a prompt response from Jose R. (Director of Catering),this already gave a good impression. Plus when we came and toured with him he was so friendly and we saw how proud he was with what the Place has to offer. Thanks Jose! The next person we worked with was the event planners, we had Cristina briefly and then Kara T. Kara made our decision making and planning so easy. She would give advises or suggestions when we’re not sure of what to do. (everything turned out great) I was never hesitant to ask her questions as she was always so responsive via email. Kara also coordinated with our vendors, so we didn’t have to worry about a thing on our Big day. Thanks so much Kara! Then on the day of the wedding we had Maitre D’Josh and bridal attendant Jordan. Thank you thank you so much! Our family, Guil and I cannot thank them enough for putting up with us the entire day. These two made us feel like they are also part of our family, like we’ve known them for so long. Everything happened so smoothly on our Big day all because of them. They were so professional and fun too! Lastly, I want to praise The Palace for keeping the venue so elegant, clean and organized. Even though we only did minimal flower decorations on our ceremony it still looked so beautiful! And oh! The food! I don’t think I tasted anything that I didn’t like. Our family and friends couldn’t stop talking about how good the food, drinks and service was. I recommend this venue to all the engaged couples out there who are looking for elegant, all in one venue. You can never go wrong with The Palace, they will always try to work with you! Just inquire!

tch. Our Maitre D Josh and bridal attendant Jordan were amazing! They kept everything running smoothly and on time. We felt so well taken care of the entire day. Our guests raved about the quality and quantity of food. It was truly the best day. Thank you!

d (David) and Bridal attendant (Ashley) were waiting for us to take our bags and give us champagne. The two of them were my right hand man that evening and I couldn't have asked for more! They took care of every little detail effortlessly. The food was amazing, and never ending! 5 cocktail ho