Weddings & Events
With sweeping panoramic views of New York City, sophisticated elegance, award-winning cuisine and a 100-plus year history, The Highlawn is one of the Tri-state area’s most magical venues for weddings, anniversaries, bar and bat mitzvahs, birthdays, corporate events and celebrations of any kind.
Majestically situated atop the Eagle Rock Reservation, The Highlawn provides a stunning setting for your special day. Our culinary team brings decades of experience from multiple Michelin-starred restaurants in New York and abroad. They have their fingers on the pulse of all the latest trends in weddings and food, and take pride in elevating the quality and prestige of every event.
The Highlawn team is here to assist with every aspect of your event, from catering and live entertainment to florals and photography. As a premier event venue, we not only provide a stunning space but also assist you in connecting with trusted vendors for all your event needs. Inquire within to learn more about vendor services.
Unforgettable events that create memories that last a life time.
Weddings
Whether you’ve dreamed of a lavish ceremony for hundreds of friends and family, or a small, intimate event, The Highlawn offers everything to make your wedding celebration unique and perfectly tailored to your vision. Our professional staff is dedicated to ensuring every detail of your special day is perfect, from the procession through the last dance. We’ve hosted more than a thousand weddings over the past three decades, and our wedding event specialists enjoy working with brides-to-be to create the wedding of their dreams.
We take pride in working within your budget to create a carefree, picture-perfect wedding celebration for every couple. The Highlawn is renowned for its award-winning chefs and fine dining, with sumptuous menus tailored to your tastes and wedding style. We are committed to making the start of your happily-ever-after an unforgettable experience.
Ceremony
With the most iconic panoramic views of the New York City skyline, The Highlawn provides a stunning backdrop for both indoor and outdoor wedding ceremonies. Our acres of landscaped grounds and elegant entry hall provide an impressive setting in which to welcome your guests.
Our outdoor garden ceremony area is conveniently nestled next to our historic building at the cliff’s edge of “Eagle Rock,” overlooking the towns below and New York City across the water. Surrounding our outdoor ceremony area is the 400-plus acres of Eagle Rock Reservation, which offers countless settings for memorable wedding photos. In addition to our outdoor garden wedding ceremony area, we also offer options for indoor wedding ceremonies in our formal halls, Skyline Ballroom and Garden Atrium.
Proposals
Make Your Proposal Truly Unforgettable
There’s nothing like the magic of a breathtaking view, the flutter of excitement in the air, and the perfect setting for that unforgettable “yes” moment. At The Highlawn, our stunning spaces provide the ideal backdrop for a proposal that will be cherished forever.
Our Event Spaces
The Skyline Ballroom features the most iconic panoramic views of New York City—anywhere. The event space hosts up to 180 guests seated, equipped with a dance floor. The perfect setting for receptions of any kind.
A venue like no other in the State of New Jersey, the Garden Pavilion creates a captivating experience for guests with its simple natural design, lavish gardens and sweeping views of New York City. The event space hosts up to 120 guests seated, equipped with a dance floor, and is held as a showpiece of our revitalized catering program and event services.
Built into the Watchung Mountain Ridge of West Orange’s Eagle Rock Reservation, the Wine Cellar is a venue like no other for private events, corporate functions, tastings, and celebrations. The event space hosts 50 guests with the ideal setting for any gathering.
Director of Catering & Events
Joe’l Falco
Director of Sales
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Gianna Marrone
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Here at The Highlawn, we’re absolutely delighted that you’re considering us to host your special event!
Whether you’re planning a wedding, shower, birthday party, or any celebration of 30 to 200 guests, we would love to help make it truly memorable.
Please reach out to us at events@thehighlawn.com so we can answer all your questions, share our menus, and provide custom pricing tailored to your needs and book your date.
At The Highlawn, we’re excited to bring your vision to life and make every detail shine!
General Inquiries
For more intimate non private gatherings of 30 or fewer guests, our restaurant offers a welcoming space where you can make a reservation via OpenTable, or simply call our host stand and our team will happily help you secure all the details in our restaurant.
The Highlawn
1 Crest Dr, West Orange, NJ 07052
Email: events@thehighlawn.com
Phone: (973) 731-3463
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