Venues & Event Spaces near Riverside, NJ

“The team at The Madison and Thomas, in particular, were exceptional. The venue's beauty was breathtaking, and its cleanliness was without fault. The culinary experience was a highlight, with dishes that transcended traditional event food, both in presentation and quality. Thomas, a true professional, made the planning process a breeze with his patience, knowledge, and helpfulness. The service received from Immanuel and the staff on the night of was flawless, and every staff member went above and beyond to ensure our guests felt welcomed and cared for. A big thank you to everyone for making this milestone event so memorable.”

“This was an amazing experience! My friends and I went to celebrate a birthday. It was so awesome. We did the petite suite with the glow party and it was worth every penny! We will definitely be going back!”

“I am so happy that we were able to have our wedding at the Bradford Estate on 12/16/2023. My mom had been a guest at the venue a couple of years ago, and recommended that my now husband and I check them out for our wedding. We picked our venue because of their pricing, date availability, and packages. They offer a sit down dinner with a huge cocktail menu. We elected for the open bar, which had tons of beers, licquors, and wines for our guests to enjoy. When we looked at other venues, some would offer like 3 beers as their open bar. Everything else was additional. Not the Bradford Estate. They had a full bar with so many options. During the planning process, Robert and Kaylyn, were so incredibly responsive. Every question my husband and I had, they answered almost instantaneously. They were meticulous during the planning process, which lead to a perfect day. Our Maitre de, Jenn, met with us prior to our wedding at our final details meeting and made sure we were all on the same page for the day of. She was a rockstar day-of, and kept us on track the entire night. She is incredible, funny, and is amazing at keeping everyone cool if she sensed any anxiety. My bridal attendant, Hannah, was my best friend the day of. I got a huge stain on my dress during pictures, and she somehow made it go away with elbow grease, seltzer, and a tide pen. She bustled me, and unbustled me, and buslted me again. She was funny, and personable. I adored her and am so lucky she was at my side. The venue has a classic look, with a beautiful cocktail hour space. The grounds are kept green and lush, even in the winter months where we were able to take beautiful photos. The venue is very all-inclusive. They provided us the card basket, tables in the foyer for our own additional decor, cake stand, and table numbers. We received so much wonderful feedback from our guests on the food, and for the wedding as a whole. Thank you for an amazing day, Bradford Team!”

“Small theater with excellent seating, not a bad seat in the venue.Acts were both fantastic and completely eclipsed our expectations!We will definitely be returning to enjoy this evening of magic laughter and fun! You will not be disappointed.Geoff”

“Great place to see a concert. Cool old building and plenty of staff kept things organized and moving. Only drawback is that parking lot is too small, but there is plenty of free street parking available. Love to attend events here.”

“Shopping for wedding venues...Excellent. Nice atmosphere, presently doing some renovations, was shown some of the planned changes...nice. Great staff, excellent delicious food....I believe we have found the perfect place.”

“From the moment my husband and I entered the Collingswood Grand Ballroom, we knew we had to have our wedding there. It is simply beautiful and has a certain charm to it. It is classy without being in your face. Many of our wedding guests have told us how beautiful the Collingswood Grand Ballroom was, that the grand staircase was so elegant, and how much they enjoyed the wedding there overall. The bridal suite is also incredible and the natural light that gets in is stunning -- it really made for the excellent photos.In addition to the pure elegance of the Collingswood Grand Ballroom, the customer service was top-notch. Beth and Paula were very responsive, attentive, and were really helpful through the whole process. They made everything so easy for my husband and I the day of the wedding. We could not be more happy with our decision to have our wedding at the Collingswood Grand Ballroom, and could not recommend it enough as a place to have yours!”

“We were there for a funeral luncheon. The food was great but the staff was exceptional. Could not have been nicer. I asked for a to go platter for my 90 year old Aunt. It was no problem. They gave her enough for 2 days. They were terrific.”

“So much fun.We had a guy teacher by the name of Greg. He could have been a stand up comic. ? TMy painting actually came out pretty decent and I never painted before. I would go again.”

“Melody is one of the most beautiful restaurants! Food is delicious, staff is caring, decorations are wonderful. There is nothing wrong that you can complain for!”

“This place is amazing! I always make a run on Saturday mornings to pick up a few essentials - they’ve got everything from fruit, veggies, bread, soap, and other amazing vendors! Not only does it support local farmers but everything is fresh and delicious!”

“Great Event Space!This event space was a perfect location and size for Mom's surprise birthday party. She was surprised and we had a great time!The event space is very clean with plenty of space to set up tables the way that works best for your event.The most impressive thing about my experience with LUXE Events is that the manager and staff is friendly, attentive, and responds quickly to calls, texts, and emails. Their professionalism is why I am hosting another event soon.”

“We had an amazing experience with MEI, catering and Nick. My retirement party was planned by my friends, and although I was at the initial meeting, I had nothing to do with it after that. The place was decorated beautifully. The servers were practically invisible, and yes, one bartender was enough. Everyone said the food was delicious. Honestly, the dance floor is huge & I highly recommend this venue.”

“We have been to Bridgemen's Ballroom several times to cover photography over the years. We had the pleasure of documenting a beautiful wedding couple have their ceremony and reception there. I really love the modern look of the ballroom, the high ceilings and I like the added metal fixures on the chandeliers which gave them a more modern look. The room is very large and spacious and can hold a lot of guests. The gazebo ceremony was a lovely area as the sun was setting. The food was great, and the staff are so friendly, I especially loved working with the wedding coordinator who works really hard, I've met her before at another event. I look forward to coming to this location again to cover more photography events!”

“Where to begin!! Took my wife for date night. The atmosphere was great. From the moment we walked into the back studio until we left, was an absolute blast. The husband and wife team make the experience super fun and easy. We laughed, joked, painted, and of course drank some wine. I would definitely recommend for a date night!! We will absolutely go back for another lesson.”

“We were early, but were seated and the staff was warm and welcoming. We were there for the Spring Early Bird Specials and the choices made it hard to decide, but we each chose different apps and entrees and each of us was delighted with our choices. We chose the same dessert and were very happy with it. The grilled salmon was cooked perfectly and the risotto was so creamy i could have had an entree of just that! My sister, it was her 89th Birthday, got the Gnocchi and said it was excellent, she almost asked for a doggie bag because it was so filling, so she opted for the Sorbetto for dessert instead of a cannoli. The sound level was quiet, the music was soft. More people came after us and the staff still acted as if we were their only concern! As senior citizens we don't like to drive at night, especially since we were coming from Marlton. We will be looking to do this again.”

“What a hidden gem!! First time there. Food and staff was amazing. Best restaurant I have been to in a long time. Check it out. Enter on Comly Street. I will be back.”

“Where to start? Unfortunately, I'm writing this review late (6 months after getting married). But in return for writing it late we have gotten so much feedback from all of our friends and family who attended our wedding. To this day people still bring up our wedding saying it was fantastic, the aesthetic, decorations, food, drinks, music, everything. Falls Manor venue was a dream come true. When my husband (Matt) and I started looking at venues we both agreed on one thing. How the heck were we going to afford all of this? Between the venue, DJ, photographer, videographer, etc. We looked at venues in NJ (where we live currently) and almost everything started at $200 dollars per plate per person with a minimum of 200 or more people. And although we always loved the idea of having a wedding and a party to celebrate and have fun with all of our friends and families, we couldn't justify spending hundreds of thousands of dollars on a 1 day event. Then we found Falls Manor. They were literally a dream come true. The price was right, it included everything from the food, drinks, planning tools and more. They gave us options to choose for enhancements to add to our package. Some examples were 1 free dance lesson at the dance studio, a sparkler send off, and their treasure chest. Their treasure chest was and is the best thing for a venue to offer! It contains every decoration you can think of from table centerpieces to signage for the cocktail hour area. So Matt and I didn't need to spend any extra money on decorations that we would never use again. We probably saved at least a couple thousand dollars by not having to worry about that and the best part is the team at Falls Manor sets up everything for you so all you have to do is show up. They are all so organized and friendly. I can't tell you how many times I emailed Brian or Sonya, but I'm sure it was enough to get annoying at times. But every single time I emailed them they answered within a day they made everything so easy from the day we booked them to the day we got married and always answered all my questions that I had. The food was also phenomenal and not just cocktail hour. Most people when they talk about food from venues is that the cocktail hour was great but the dinner service was okay. We had been to a lot of weddings in 2023 and Falls Manor had the best food out of all of them cocktail hour, dinner and dessert. Almost all of the guests agreed as well. Most people told us that at other weddings they'd been to that year the food was not hot or it was dried out and that Falls Manor was the only one they had gone to that had neither. Which is one of the most important things for people is the food. It makes me so happy to hear that they do events for certain holidays like Valentine's Day and also have baby showers now because I would 110% go back in a heartbeat. If you are looking for a venue that is gorgeous and not going to cost you an arm and a leg per person this is the venue for you. I wish I could go back in time and relive the day over and over for how smoothly everything went and how good all the food, drinks, music, etc. was. Thank you again to the whole team at Falls Manor and Brian and Sonya for everything you did to make our wedding magical!”

“I enjoy dining at this restaurant, the food is top notch, the services is wonderful. I really miss the Sunday Brunch ?. Celebrating my friends parents 60th wedding anniversary, it was beautiful.”

“Ellen and Barry were great to work with. The venue is beautiful and really made our vow renewal so much more special. The food was excellent, and the service staff all very professional and extremely helpful. I would recommend this hidden gem to anyone that wants their special day to POP!”

“Played Bingo there with a member....the place is gorgeous inside!!! So historic, not really handicap accessible but since it's from the 1800s what do you expect.”

“My husband and I had our vow renewal here in October 2022 after having a disastrous rescheduling of our initial wedding in October 2020 (due to the pandemic and our caterer trying to run away with $8000 of payments). We got married in our backyard on our original date with very few family members present, so we were hesitant to commit to planning a big vow renewal (aka, wedding) with fear that the venue would close (as may had at the time) or we'd have a similar situation with vendors abruptly closing their business. We thought 'if we're going to do this, it's going to be somewhere that is a community staple'. So, we came across the Merchantville Community Center. It didn't seem as lavish as our original venue that we booked years prior, but it seemed 'homey'. However, when we arrived, our expectations were certainly exceeded. With warm lighting, exposed brick, wood floors, and a STUNNING patio that could fit nearly all of our guests, this place felt like a best kept secret.We knew we wanted to bring in some rentals to make it feel more like 'us', but the palette was certainly there. Working with Elizabeth, the community center manager, was icing on the cake. Elizabeth was INCREDIBLE. Better than some planners we had worked with in the past, and definitely better than most venue coordinators. Her response times were quick, she was kind and informative, and helped us stretch any and all limitations to bring our vision to life. Our event was a big undertaking with all the rentals we were bringing in and the size of our guest count, but she did everything she could to ensure success. I highly recommend using this hidden gem of a place if you're looking for somewhere that feels like home away from home for your event!”

“Never had been here before and just went to 2 weddings there in 6 weeks.Overall, it's a pretty decent place.Food is pretty good.Very crowded Hors d'oeuvre area, but their food selections are pretty good too. Really liked the Buffalo Shrimp.So, a solid 4 stars.”

“The staff was amazing at our wedding, everyone was so kind, polite, professional. We loved everything from the setup and exceeding our expectations, to amazing service, helping hands, and everyone’s kind words to us the night of. Your staff went above and beyond for us. It was a wonderful event. Would recommend for anyone looking to rent a beautiful hall.”

“There are so many great things I can say about The Community House of Moorestown! My husband and I had our wedding here this past October and it was everything we could have asked for and so much more! The staff was very accommodating from the moment we booked, all the way through to the wedding! Joan was able to provide recommended vendors, which landed us with using Due Amici catering, and they too were fantastic! The Community House provides multiple beautiful backdrops and provides a touch of English elegance! This is a one of a kind venue and a manor that you have to yourself for your wedding and guests! So happy with everything! Highly recommend!”

“For the first time I came to this place and from the moment you open the door the atmosphere and service is very good as they make you feel at home. Ariadna waited on me the entire time, we couldn't decide what to choose and we had many questions, she didn't tire of consulting with the chef and answered everything; We fell in love with his kindness and charisma; When she returns we will definitely ask about her again.”

“Edgemont Caterers caterers my Lodge's meals, and they are incredibly great! Amy and her team are personable and attentive, and are there to help when needed. I have nothing but appreciation for the staff. In addition to that, the food is really good and flavorful. They work to come up with new dishes to keep the menu fresh, and our hungry members well fed. We never run out of food, as there is plenty of it.”

“Vanessa's 55th bday celebration was lit. Space looked phenomenal. I enjoyed this night. Definitely check out LamarrTodd on Facebook and Instagram @lamarrtodd. The event spot was all that check it out...”

“I was married at Medford Memorial Community Center in 2017. There is so much character in every room in this building! Two of the rooms with antique furniture have exquisite fireplaces. The staircase is a great photo op for brides and grooms! I attended my nephew's baby shower Feb 2023, and it felt great to go back! Her shower was perfect!”

“Nice place, however it was outside catering service not them, attended facility for wedding. However, if bartender was a part of this place,great job, very friendly and if the help/ service crew was a part of this establishment, good job ??.”