Venues & Event Spaces near River Vale, NJ

“From the moment my wife and I arrived at Florentine Gardens, we were welcomed in an atmosphere of warmth and elegance that truly set the tone for our special occasion. The entire experience was nothing short of breathtaking, thanks to the exceptional team dedicated to making our day memorable.

Samantha, one of the event coordinators, greeted us with genuine enthusiasm, making us feel immediately welcomed and at home. Her attention to detail and personal touch ensured that every aspect of our event was tailored to our preferences—her kindness and professionalism were refreshing and made all the difference.

Sal, the sound and lighting expert, took our event to the next level. He was attentive to our needs, ensuring the ambiance was just right. The music filled the space beautifully, and the lighting created an enchanting atmosphere that impressed all our guests. It was clear that Sal is a true professional, and his work certainly did not go unnoticed.

Now, let's talk about the food! Every bite was a delight—each dish was prepared with care, showcasing the culinary expertise of the Florentine Gardens team. Our guests were raving about the menu choices, and we felt proud to serve such top-of-the-line offerings at our celebration. The quality and presentation of the food exceeded our expectations, making dining an unforgettable part of the experience.

Overall, the service at Florentine Gardens is simply exceptional. Every member of the team went above and beyond to ensure that everything flowed smoothly throughout the event. My wife and I left feeling more than satisfied; we were truly in awe of how well everything came together.

Florentine Gardens is not just a venue; it’s a magical space where memories are made and cherished. We cannot recommend it highly enough for anyone looking to host a remarkable event. Thank you, Florentine Gardens, for giving us a day we will remember for the rest of our lives!”

“We just got married at Edgewood Country Club on New Years Eve and it was the most amazing night of our lives. This venue blows any NJ venue away. We are so grateful for Eric, Taylor, Aramis, and Vicky for being everywhere we turned that day to lend a helping hand and for running such a spectacular day of events for us. Every single wedding guest cannot stop talking about the food and the beauty of the venue. We are thrilled we chose Edgewood CC for our wedding and we wish we could relive the day over and over again. I cannot recommend them enough. They know what they are doing and do it with joy!! Thank you to everyone at Edgewood you really are rockstars!”

“Attended my niece's sweet 16 here. It was absolutely fantastic. The food, the venue itself, and the staff were top-notch. If you find yourself in need of a party venue, you won't go wrong here.”

“I had my wedding at the Rockleigh on October 12th and all I can say is that my husband and I made the right choice. The venue is breathtaking, the food superb and the staff outstanding! My day was perfect! Zara our event coordinator was there for us every step of the way. She made everything easy for us from the start, and I didn’t have to worry about a thing. Stephanie, was so patient with my technical challenges and last minute changes. Jamie my bridal attendant was with me from 7am to 7pm and ensured that I had everything I needed. Her attention to detail was impeccable, and was like a 2nd mother and personal bodyguard through out the day making sure I was fed and hydrated and my husband and I had everything we needed. Anthony our maitre de just outstanding. He made sure not only we had everything we needed and were having a great time, he took extra special care of all our guests. The service was phenomenal, the guests are still raving about the food. We went all out for our special day from early morning opening to get ready in their luxury salon with breakfast and lunch for all our people and added all the extras at cocktail, seafood stations, tomahawk steak etc, Viennese as well as the after hours package and it was totally worth the money! For those planning your wedding and considering The Rockleigh, save yourselves the time and effort and just book.”

“The venue is beautiful and clean. Max & Liliya responded to all my questions and were extremely helpful throughout the planning process. The day of the party was so smooth and worry free. Max and his staff took care of everything. The servers and the bartender were great! Our daughter’s Sweet 16 was amazing ! Our next event will definitely be here! Thank you!”

“If you have never been to the Seasons you are missing out! The seasons is one of the top venues in New Jersey and an absolute treat to photograph a wedding at!As a wedding photographer it is super important to work at a venue that has scenic opportunities so that may couples don't have to find an outside park somewhere to do their photos. The Seasons does not disappoint with that! They have beautiful waterfalls, a gorgeous garden area and an amazing indoor staircase! (see attached photos)Finally lets talk about their AMAZING cocktail hour! It's honestly the thing i look forward to the most when working here!I highly recommend this venue for anyone on the fence looking to book it!”

“From start to finish, we received amazing service. We booked the venue for our wedding and had about seven months to plan everything. Vikki was outstanding, from showing us the venue to overseeing every detail on the night of the wedding. We were able to email and call and receive quick feedback throughout the planning process. As the wedding approached, we met with Vikki to confirm final details, and she provided excellent recommendations and guidelines. The day of the wedding went smoothly, and all of our guests raved about the delicious food. I highly recommend this venue for any occasion.”

“We cannot leave Avenue enough stars.We used Avenue event space for our sons bar mitzvah and we could not be happier.From the moment we met Arial, his customer service was amazing.You can truly feel that he cares about your event.The communication was always quick and painless.The venue is gorgeous and they have everything that you need, from the food, the entertainment, their staff and service. We could not be happier .We truly recommend them for any life celebration!”

“The Flavor Labs got it all covered! We celebrated my 6yo daughter's birthday party at the Flavor Labs in Norwood and that was amazing! The kids absolutely loved it. The Flavor Labs team handled everything from start to finish — we just had to show up. Our instructor Julie was outstanding and handled the excited kids with ease!”

“My son had his 9th birthday at NVSA. He and his friends had a great time playing basketball and kickball! All the staff were really friendly and accommodating. Definitely recommend this place for birthday events!”

“I HIGHLY recommend RAIN. My daughter’s bat mitzvah was epic. Scott and Miriam covered every detail making it so easy and simple to throw a smooth and fun event. The DJ, emcee and dancers were incredible and had the whole crowd - from ages 2 to 52 dancing for the Bat Mitzvah girl- they just get it! And the space is so easy to customize to your own look. The parking made it very easy for our city friends to pull up and have a blast!! Thank you so much Scott and Miriam!!”

“We had our twins b’nei mitzvah at Hollywood Studios Paramus yesterday and I cannot say enough good things!!! Lisa, Smitty, Jimmy and the whole team exceeded our dreams - the space was beautiful, the service impeccable and attentive, the food delicious, the atmosphere warm, inviting and joyous. Lisa is a gem - she made the process so much less stressful and gave me so much guidance and support. I honestly could go on and on. Thank you Powerhouse for making our mitzvah party perfect!!”

“Beautiful coworking space!! I've really enjoyed my time at HudCo - the space design is beautiful and there are plenty of working options whether you prefer quiet/isolation or more open concept design. I also really enjoyed the number of pop-up shops throughout the month - there were always new and interesting vendors that kept the space fresh. Definitely recommend you check it out!”

“Invited to a sweet sixteen at the Royal Manor gorgeous place for all occasions-valet parking always great, greetings by a lovely young lady at the door. The room was very nice , bathrooms very clean (important). Bartender made amazing drinks -appetizers very good tender steak and chicken skewers delicious-fried shrimps/ cocktail shrimps amazing. Buffet style dinner was so good beef and broccoli-tilapia-tortellini with white sauce-a château Brion service-Green salads. The server's were so sweet and attentive and they were young but so professional love that. So looking for an amazing venue try this one for sure.”

“The Ridgewood Women's club is an absolutely beautiful venue that I highly recommend to anyone. My wife and I threw a baby shower the size of a wedding there (140-150 people), and the event space was perfect for it. The women who run the club are professional, responsive and helpful. We had a wonderful experience and we can't thank them enough. Everyone should look into this place for a large event. You won't be disappointed.”

“This is the best VFW in the state if you’re looking for a space to rent !! Had my wedding reception here and from step 1 Jesse was nothing but helpful and excited as if I were his own daughter. He made sure the space was able to transform into my dream venue and gave us free rein over what we wanted the place to look like. The building is all freshly renovated and is honestly one of the prettiest VFWs I’ve ever seen. When the day of the wedding came everything went wrong on my end and the day was chaotic. I called to let Jesse know and he immediately had the Worlds best bartender Mike call me and assure that the night would run smoothly. Once we got there the party was on, Mike went above & beyond and my family was raving about him afterwords. VFW Lodi made my wedding day one of the best days of my life. I would recommend them 1000 times over!!!”

“I have 2 separate positive reviews about this place:1) As a drop in play gym, it's phenomenal. If you're local, it's just such a nice low sensory place (not too loud / packed) for kids to come, swing, play with toys, etc, and the staff are always great. It never feels overwhelming, but there are so many things to do!2) We had a birthday party for our kid here recently and it was AMAZING. Like, I truly cannot emphasize just how on top of it Kim (the owner) and her assistant were. In terms of transitioning to different times of the party, setting up food, handling setup and break down, etc. We are already talking about just doing the next birthday here again because it was so easy and frictionless!”

“We were vendors for an intimate ceremony at this venue and the staff were quite friendly to work with. John the manager checked in on us to ask if we needed food or drinks while working on a hot day. The Jordanian staff member (Sawan) was pleasant and helpful as well.
Quite a hardworking team overall.

The space resembles a Broadway theatre in a sense due to its architecture and is large and clean. Overall, I would recommend this space from a vendor’s perspective!”

“We took our 3 year old daughter here for her first haircut and it was a great experience! Souzan was so patient with her and explained everything she was doing so that our daughter was comfortable. I would highly recommend her for a first haircut. The shop is also adorable.”

“We got married at the Fairways at Dunwoodie on 6/29/2024 and it was the most PERFECT day! We were looking for a reception spot that was local where we can have one big party with all our friends and family. Meagan is absolutely incredible. She made every step of the way so easy and made me truly enjoy being a bride! I know Dunwoodie hosts a lot of events but I would truly recommend having a wedding here over and over again to anyone. The cocktail hour is outside and your food can be set up inside your reception room or in the oak room. You can fit up to 180 in the big room. The waitstaff are also so incredibly kind. They took care of everyone that night and I seriously loved every minute of my wedding. Thank you for making my wedding everything I could have imagined!”

“My husband and I were here for our friends' wedding. Well-kept grounds, parking in the back...very nice overall. Everyone who worked there were very helpful. The ladies who brought out the food were so sweet; my husband, me, and the man-of-honor were having such a wonderful conversation outside that we missed dinner being served. We asked if there was any food left- there still was a lot- and the ladies made us plates, so we could still eat (they even asked if we wanted to take some home when there were still leftovers at the end of the night). Overall, it was a nice venue for a wedding (roughly 45 people).”

“I can't say enough good things about Hudson Loft & the caterer On the Marc. The team we worked with to coordinate was great; they were so easy to work with. The event staff were truly incredible - super attentive, professional, and nice. Marc from On the Marc even called me afterwards to make sure everything went well. We got SO many compliments on the food and how incredible it was - (even from some friends and family that work in the industry and/or are harsh critics)! I can say from personal experience the custom cocktail was also delicious!! The wedding was absolutely beautiful from start to finish (with an incredible sunset/golden hour) and was absolutely perfect which is in large part due to the team at Hudson Loft & On the Marc. We couldn’t have asked for a better or more fun wedding!!”

“It was easy to get into for me being handicapped. Employees were polite & friendly. Nice screen. Unfortunately seats were difficult to get out of AND coming out they locked the main doors & sign said exit side door where there was no way a handicapped person could walk or be pushed in wheelchair. That said, we may give it another shot.”

“I went for a short business trip. The room was clean it was great having continental breakfast. It’s on a busy route so it can be loud otherwise everything was good.”

“The same crowded yesterday couldn't believe how many people were bowling. Music loud don't know why people can't talk over the noise thought that this is a social able event. Yes, they had problems on the alley again.”

“Excellent venue for kid parties! Very clean and fun for kids. The staff was great and the owner made planning an event for 29 kids so easy! Literally everything is taken care of for you, including pizza, cake, & favors. Pricing was also very fair. Highly Recommend!!!”