Castle at Skylands Manor Wedding With Impeccable Details!

Are you and your fiancé searching for a wedding venue in New Jersey? With quite a few stunning options, the search could be endless. However, I’m here to save you and tell you about the ideal New Jersey event space: the Skylands Manor wedding venue! First, though, let’s start with the story of the beautiful couple in this wedding!

The Love Story

The stunning couple started dating in September of 2013. They knew of one another through their family friends, and then one day, Eric asked Jess out for coffee! After that first date, Jess knew that they would be the perfect match for one another.. and she was right! Eric proposed to Jess two years ago. He took her through a sunflower maze, and when they started walking, suddenly balloons appeared, accompanied by a “Will You Marry Me?” sign! A few close family members and friends revealed themselves from hiding, and everyone celebrated the future Mr. and Mrs!

About The Skylands Manor Wedding Venue

Located within The Botanical Gardens of New Jersey, Skylands Manor offers a one-of-a-kind setting operated by the Frungillo Hospitality Group. While Skylands Manor is operated by director Linda Pergola, Frungillo Hospitality Group stems from Frungillo Catering. Frungillo Catering is a family-owned and founded company run by two brothers, Gerald and Robert. 

Robert and Gerald are the sons of the original owners who started the business in the 1920s. The company has high standing and was even in a TV show in 2009 called The Masters of Reception! An outstanding staff of professionals who all run on their family values and high standards backs Frungillo Hospitality Group.

Details of the Grounds

Skylands Manor gives you access to 100 acres of formal botanical gardens within 1,000 acres of natural woodlands, providing a whimsical and majestic setting. At this beautiful location, you’ll also see rolling lawns, verandas, stone terraces, a lake, and a tree-lined orchard. Skyland Manor itself is a stunning fifty-four-room granite Tudor Revival mansion with a fairy tale castle feel to it.

The property offers 21 appointed overnight rooms or grand suites for you and your guests. Skylands Manor displays an interior of eclecticism while featuring a late Gothic to early Renaissance architecture style. Furthermore, Skylands Manor features three venue spots, all wonderful in their own ways.

The formal gardens can accommodate up to 600 guests while featuring beautiful flowers and greenery. The Ballroom accommodates up to 220 guests and features a warm, clean atmosphere with vaulted ceilings, chandeliers, and an elegant dancefloor. 

The exclusive Castle can host up to 300 guests within its magical walls, featuring details such as: 

• stone walls, 
• cathedral windows and doors, 
• arches, 
• stained glass windows, 
• an elegant spiral stairwell, and 
• many more unique features. 

Photography Opportunities

With unique backdrops and settings galore, Skylands Manor has an ethereal, majestic feel perfect for the ultimate wedding photos. Photography opportunities are endless within this regal location, offering beautiful gardens for fantastic landscape images and perfect intimate spots for gorgeous portrait opportunities. 

An iconic moment to capture is definitely during a pond ceremony with the bride and groom seemingly standing on water and demanding the center of attention.

Wedding Details

Skylands Manor has quite a few exceptional options for their wedding clients, including a beautiful outdoor pond ceremony, indoor ceremonies, indoor receptions, and outdoor tented receptions. You receive a dedicated team to ensure your wedding day goes according to plan and coordinates every detail and aspect to be perfect. 

On-site amenities include tent rentals, chair rentals, table rentals, and more! To make your wedding perfect, on-site catering is available from the award-winning Frungillo Caterers, which provides delicious cuisine. 

You’ll have the option to custom-create your wedding menu, including choices such as: 

• elegant hors d’oeuvres, 
• entrees, 
• desserts, 
• roasted carving stations, 
• family-style barbeques, 
• craft beer stations, 
• wedding cakes, and 
• specialty menus. 

You will be satisfied with this highly rated selection Skylands Manor, and Frungillo Caterers have to offer.

Skylands Manor Wedding

Skylands Manor is a lovely venue with so much to offer. With a fantastic on-site caterer provided by the owners, multiple beautiful venue spots, and a passionate expert team, you simply can not go wrong with the Skylands Manor wedding venue!

Are you ready for more New Jersey wedding content? Then check out the blog links below! While you’re here, view more of our wedding portfolio for photos and video, and let’s chat about your dream day!

Photographer: Diana & Korey Photo + Film
Videographer: David Alex Films
Venue: The Castle at Skylands Manor
Church: St. Stephens Roman Catholic Church
Bridal Gown: Jaehee Bridal
Veil: Cassandra Silvestro
Hair Artist: Vanessa Andrea
Makeup Artist: Carolyn’s Makeup Artistry
Florist: Bespoke Floral
Transportation: Santos Limousine
DJ: Jimmy Hemp Pro
Venue Illustration: Blossom and Ivory
Ring Box: Hundred Heart Designs
Silk Ribbon: Linen Lark
Wax Seals: Artisaire

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Diana and Korey Photo and Film is a wedding photography and videography team based in Northern New Jersey. We happily serve couples in New Jersey and worldwide! To learn more about our services and find out if we are available for your wedding day, visit our contact page here!

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