Every detail in this tour was captured live — minutes before the doors opened on a real wedding day. Candles lit. Florals fresh. Every light at full glow. This is The Venetian exactly as your guests will experience it.
Shot live on wedding day — not staged or empty
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Tour Captured
Real Wedding Day
Shot minutes before guests arrived. Every light on. Every table set. Every candle lit.
The Venetian in Garfield is one of northern New Jersey's most celebrated wedding destinations — a palatial, Italian-inspired landmark where 35-foot cathedral ceilings, polished Italian marble floors, and dramatic ruby-red columns create an atmosphere of pure grandeur. Established in 2000, The Venetian has built a reputation for three things above all else: spectacular spaces, legendary food, and white-glove service that makes couples feel like royalty from the moment they arrive.
Two grand ballrooms, one extraordinary experience. The Palazzo Ballroom — adorned with crystal and Chihuly chandeliers, ornate ceiling details, and curving marble staircases — hosts the venue's largest celebrations. The Grand Ballroom offers a slightly more intimate setting with its own stunning chandeliers, high ceilings, and colorful lighting system. Both rooms share the same Italian marble aesthetic, the same award-winning culinary team, and the same uncompromising standard of service.
“From the moment Toniann gave us our first tour of The Venetian, we knew we had found our wedding venue. Everything about our wedding exceeded our expectations—from the breathtaking ballrooms and luxurious décor to the incredible food (our guests are still talking about the cocktail hour!).”
The Venetian's crown jewel — adorned with crystal and Chihuly chandeliers, ornate ceiling details, and the dramatic curving marble staircases that frame the couple's grand entrance. Palatial columns leading down the corridor set the tone. Walking into the Palazzo is a genuinely cinematic moment that guests never forget.
The Grand Ballroom maintains The Venetian’s signature elegance at a more intimate scale — newly renovated with a lavish black, white, and gold aesthetic featuring breathtaking crystal chandeliers, elegant ceilings, colorful specialty lighting that adds a subtle modern touch, and grand staircases in each corner that create a dramatic backdrop for unforgettable entrances and stunning photography. The expansive dance floor anchors the room, blending timeless sophistication with modern luxury for an unforgettable celebration experience.
Up to 250 GuestsCrystal Chandeliers
Outdoor Courtyard
Lounge & Cocktails
A private, tranquil outdoor courtyard featuring a dramatic waterfall backdrop, tropical trees, botanical blooms, and cherubic fountains — one of Bergen County’s most beautiful outdoor settings. Lush, atmospheric, and completely secluded from the surrounding area, creating an intimate and luxurious escape.
Waterfall BackdropTropical Gardens
Chapel
Ceremony
A spectacular long room with full-length windows that fill the space with natural light — illuminated by elegant crystal chandeliers, with gold Chiavari chairs lining the marble aisle, opulent drapery, and ornate ceiling moldings creating a regal and romantic ceremony setting.
From arrival to farewell, every moment at The Venetian is thoughtfully orchestrated.
Arrival
The Palatial Lobby
Guests enter through The Venetian's palatial lobby — Italian marble, majestic columns, 35-foot cathedral ceilings, and an indoor fountain. The atmosphere is immediate and unmistakable. Bridal attendants and in-house planners are at the ready from the first moment.
The Ceremony
Chapel
Exchange vows in an elegant indoor setting featuring full-length windows, gold Chiavari chairs, crystal chandeliers, and a marble aisle. Exclusively yours, this dramatic and romantic space creates an unforgettable backdrop for your special moment.
Cocktail Hour
The Venetian Experience Begins
The Venetian's cocktail hour is the stuff of Bergen County legend — butler-style hors d'oeuvres, custom ice sculptures, abundant food stations, and service so precise that guests consistently say they've never experienced anything like it. Many describe the cocktail hour alone as the best food they've ever had.
The Grand Entrance
Down the Palazzo Staircase
A dramatic curtain reveal from the upper balcony introduces the couple before they descend the curving marble staircase into a room of soaring ceilings, breathtaking Chihuly chandeliers, and the full grandeur of The Venetian at its most spectacular. Overlooking their guests below, this unforgettable entrance creates one of the most photographed moments of any celebration.
Farewell
Warm Donuts, Starbucks & Gelato
As guests depart, The Venetian provides warm fresh-baked donuts, Starbucks coffee, and gelato to go — a signature touch that has become legendary among guests. It is the final flourish of an evening that is, by design, impossible to forget.
Chefs, sushi chefs, ice carvers, and pastry chefs — consistently praised as the best food in northern NJ
Viennese Dessert Buffet
Chocolate fountains, gelato stations, premium desserts — and warm donuts + Starbucks as guests leave
In-House Event Planners
Full event planning team, bridal attendant, and complete setup/cleanup included
360° Virtual Tour
Full immersive tour shot live on a real event day — available 24/7
Location & Directions
Easily Accessible from the Entire Tri-State Area
The Venetian is located at 546 River Drive in Garfield, NJ — lower Bergen County, with easy access from the George Washington Bridge, Route 17, and Route 4. Approximately 25–30 minutes from Midtown Manhattan and minutes from Teterboro Airport.
Manhattan, NY (GWB)~15 miles · 25–30 min
Manhattan, NY (Lincoln Tunnel)~20 miles · 30–35 min
Teterboro Airport~6 miles · 12 min
Newark Liberty Airport~18 miles · 25 min
Seasons Catering (sister venue)~8 miles · 15 min
546 River Drive, Garfield, NJ 07026 · Valet parking available
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything You Need to Know About The Venetian
The Venetian has two grand ballrooms: The Palazzo Ballroom — designed for large-scale celebrations, adorned with crystal and Chihuly chandeliers, ornate ceiling details, and the dramatic curving marble staircases — and The Grand Ballroom, a more intimate space for up to approximately 250 guests with crystal chandeliers, high ceilings, specialty lighting, and a balcony area. Both share the same Italian marble aesthetic and award-winning culinary team.
The Venetian's cocktail hour is widely regarded as among the finest in northern New Jersey — butler-style hors d'oeuvres, custom ice sculptures, elaborate food stations, and service precision that leaves guests frequently saying they've never seen anything like it at a wedding. Their award-winning team includes not just chefs but dedicated sushi chefs, ice carvers, and pastry chefs working together to produce a cocktail hour guests describe as better than many full weddings.
The Venetian is approximately 15–20 miles and 25–35 minutes from Midtown Manhattan, depending on whether you take the George Washington Bridge or Lincoln Tunnel. It is located in Garfield, NJ — lower Bergen County — and is easily accessible from Route 17, Route 4, I-80, and the GWB.
The Venetian's Viennese dessert buffet is a full elaborate dessert experience — chocolate fountains, gelato stations, premium pastries, and a complete dessert spread that the pastry team treats with the same seriousness as the dinner. And as guests depart, The Venetian provides warm fresh-baked donuts, Starbucks coffee, and gelato to go — a signature send-off that guests consistently describe as the perfect final touch to an extraordinary evening.
Yes — The Venetian and Seasons Catering in Washington Township share the same ownership and culinary philosophy. The Venetian is the larger, more palatial venue; Seasons Catering offers an elegant garden ballroom for up to 300 guests in a more intimate Bergen County setting. Couples considering one typically tour the other as well.
Yes. The Venetian hosts on-site ceremonies in a long room with full-length windows.
Yes. The wedding party can get ready in The Venetian's preparation suite throughout the day. Parking and valet are available.
Est. $125–$200+ per person. These are estimates: the final price depends on your date, day of the week, guest count, menu and bar package, so contact The Venetian for a current quote.
Sister Property
Also by the Same Award-Winning Team
The Venetian and Seasons Catering share the same award-winning ownership and culinary team. The Venetian is the grande dame — palatial, dramatic, built for large celebrations. Seasons Catering in Washington Township is the intimate counterpart — elegant gardens, a 300-guest ballroom, and the same commitment to extraordinary food and service.
