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If you’re dreaming of a New York-area wedding weekend that combines the charm of the countryside with all the luxury and sophistication you could ask for, we’ve got just the place for you: Crystal Springs Resort. Nestled in New Jersey’s Sussex County, just an hour from New York City, this incredible destination offers the ideal setting for a Jewish wedding weekend filled with unforgettable moments.
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The Resort offers a variety of different venues that can accommodate large parties, with spaces to suit the Jewish wedding of your dreams and accommodate each part of your special day.
Each season at Crystal Springs Resort has its own special attractions. In spring and summer, enjoy the rural landscape and relaxed pace that make a country escape enticing. If you love the bright colors of fall, get ready for a spectacular panorama as the mountains shimmer with gorgeous red and gold leaves. In winter, you and your guests can add some excitement to your stay with nearby skiing, snowboarding or snow tubing.
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Your Wedding Weekend, Your Way
Kick off the festivities with a welcome reception and set the tone for an amazing and unforgettable gathering, and spend a day before the wedding bonding with your nearest and dearest over rounds of golf, spa days, invigorating outdoor adventures, or simply enjoying the resort’s breathtaking mountain views.
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Then, celebrate your nuptials with breathtaking sunsets and mountain views, followed by an unparalleled cocktail hour and extraordinary reception.
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Keep the celebration going with an over-the-top after party and exceptional brunch to round out your most memorable weekend ever. At Crystal Springs Resort, your celebration is more than a wedding—it’s a weekend-long love story, shared with those who matter most.
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A Venue as Unique as Your Vision
Crystal Springs Resort boasts four exceptional properties, each with a variety of spaces to suit your specific style, guest count, and budget. Whether you envision a grand ballroom affair or a rustic outdoor celebration, you’ll find the perfect venue here.
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Grand Cascades Lodge
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The resort’s crown jewel, this AAA 4-Diamond property features the luxurious Emerald Ballroom, which accommodates up to 300 guests, and the seasonal Big Sky Pavilion, a tented outdoor venue available from April through November. Grand Cascades Lodge boasts 250 guest rooms, and your loved ones will adore the lodge’s world-class amenities, including its biosphere pool, golf courses, and luxurious Reflections Spa.
Minerals Hotel
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Just three miles from Grand Cascades Lodge, the Minerals Hotel is home to the expansive Canyon Ballroom, which can host up to 450 guests, the smaller Diamond Ballroom, and the Sweetgrass Pavilion for an outdoor celebration. Your guests will be spoiled for choice with on-site activities golf, indoor and outdoor pools, pickleball, rock climbing, and a soothing spa.
Ballyowen Golf Club
Ballyowen Golf Club offers another stunning setting for your nuptials, with sweeping fairways and panoramic mountain views. Exchange vows atop lush greenery, enjoy cocktails in the stone Clubhouse, and dance the night away in the rustic Pavilion.
Black Bear Golf Club
This gem features a beautifully landscaped gazebo for romantic outdoor ceremonies, a chic ballroom, and an inviting outdoor veranda with spectacular mountain views.
Kosher Catering and Seamless Service
Crystal Springs Resort is committed to helping you create the Jewish wedding of your dreams. Their in-house catering team provides gourmet kosher-style menus, and for couples requiring kosher certification they partner with Foremost and Prestige Kosher Caterers, who are thoroughly familiar with all the resort’s facilities and provide the smoothest service as well as the finest cuisine.
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Plus, the resort’s bridal salon coordinator – who works across all four properties – will take care of all your beauty needs, bringing hair and makeup artists to your bridal suite to help you look and feel your best on your big day.
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Plan Your Visit
Ready to see it all for yourself? Visit Crystal Springs Resort Weddings to schedule a tour and discover why this destination is one of the New York metro area’s best-kept secrets. Don’t forget to ask about the resort’s exclusive January-March 2025 wedding specials—complimentary after-party included!
