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This feature article on weddings is our first one on BestofNJ.com and we are proud to expand our coverage of weddings to Hunterdon County, New Jersey.

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The inspiration for this article comes from the success of our feature on the Top ten best places for weddings in Bucks County, Pennsylvania.

To begin with, some of the places that we will investigate include: Lambertville Station in Lambertville, Hunterdon Hills Playhouse in Hampton, Main Street Manor in Flemington, Chimney Hill Estate in Lambertville, Holiday Inn, The Hunterdon Museum of Art and the Red Mill in Clinton.

If we’ve missed any places be sure and leave a comment below to let us know.

Weddings in New Jersey . Hunterdon County

The best wedding ceremony and wedding reception venues in Hunterdon County, New Jersey are:

# 1 The Red Mill, Clinton, NJ

The Red Mill was chosen for our number one spot because of the grandeur of the location at this historic mill along the South Branch of the Raritan River. It is one of the most beautiful locations that you will ever find within hundreds of miles. The mill is located next door to a historic scenic bridge, a wide waterfall, a charming small art museum across the river and the small town of Clinton New Jersey. The museum does not give many details about the cost of the rental of the museum grounds but you can find out more by calling 908-735-4101. Visit them online here.

# 2 Prallsville Mill, Stockton NJ

The Prallsville Mill property is probably the most unique property in our survey with it’s . We chose this as the number two location for weddings in Hunterdon County because of the beauty of the location near the Delaware River, the beautiful old stone and wooden buildings on the site, and the fascinating history of the Mills dating back to the early 1700’s. The mill is located in the charming little town of Stockton New Jersey a few miles north of Lambertville and New Hope. To learn more you can visit the Mill online here. See photos from our virtual tour photo album of the mill property here.

# 3 The Grand Colonial, Hampton, NJ

The Grand Colonial in Hampton New Jersey was chosen for our number three spot because of the beauty of the grounds, the historic old inn that was built in 1685 at the center of the property, the quality of the food, the bridal suite, and for the beauty and fine appointments of the Grand Ballroom. The Grand Colonial was called the Coach and Paddock for years until it underwent a complete makeover and reopened with a whole new outlook earlier this year. Visit them online here. Read a restaurant review here.

# 4 Chimney Hill Estate, Lambertville, NJ

Chimney Hill was chosen for the number four spot on our survey because of the old stone inn and landscaped gardens that surround the estate. Chimney Hill can handle everything from lodging, catering, tent and chair rentals, wedding cakes, floral arrangements, and accommodate weddings of up to 125 guests. Visit them online here.

#5 Hamilton’s Grill Room, Lambertville, NJ

Hamilton’s was chosen for the number five spot on our survey simply because of the food. It is one of the best restaurants in the entire area. In addition to this, the facilities and the location are beautiful. To find out more about their offerings, visit them online here.

# 6 Holiday Inn, Clinton, NJ

The Holiday Inn Select in Clinton was chosen for our number six spot because of the size of the facilities and the “all-inclusive” convenience of having the hotel, the ballroom, the restaurants and a nightclub all in one location. They can handle large weddings for as many as 400 guests. You can find out more by calling the hotel @ 908-735-4101. Visit them online here.

# 7 Hunterdon Hills Playhouse, Hampton, NJ

The Hunterdon Hills Playhouse was chosen for our number seven spot because of the size of the facilities and the extensive grounds of the estate. The playhouse features a dining room with seating for 500 people, which makes it the largest wedding venue in our survey. The eighty acre property features forests, manicured lawns, a gazebo and a lake. The playhouse has been hosting weddings for thirty years. Visit them online here.

# 8 Harvest Moon Inn, Ringoes, NJ

The Harvest Moon was chosen for the number eight spot on our survey because of the rural location of the inn, the charm of the building and the variety of wedding packages that they offer. The Inn is housed in a historic structure built in 1811 in the charming rural community of Ringoes, New Jersey. The Inn can accommodate indoor weddings for up to 150 people and outdoor weddings for us to 250 people. Visit the Inn online here and find out more about their menus and their facilities.

# 9 Lambertville Station, Lambertville NJ

Lambertville Station was chosen for the number nine spot on our survey because of the charming scenic location of the inn on the Delaware River. The Inn also offers an all-in-one convenience of having the banquet rooms, hotel and restaurant all in one location. Lambertville Station can host weddings of up to 150 people. Visit their weddings page here.

# 10 Hunterdon Museum of Art, Clinton NJ

The Hunterdon Museum of Art was chosen for our number 10 spot because of the incredibly beautiful setting that the museum makes for a wedding. It is located directly across from the Red Mill Museum which is our choice for the number one place for weddings in Hunterdon County and if the art museum had larger facilities to accommodate larger weddings, it would be in our number one spot. For small weddings, The Hunterdon Museum of Art is still we believe the finest location in the county. For more information on renting the facilities see this page.

Other wedding venues of note include:

Main Street Manor in Flemington NJ

Perfect for intimate weddings, Main Street Manor is housed in a Victorian home in the heart of Flemington New Jersey. Visit them online.

Hunterdon County Arboretum, Clinton, NJ

The Hunterdon County Arboretum rents out a portion of the park grounds for weddings of up to 100 people. You can find out more here.

Beaver Brook Country Club, Annandale, NJ

Located just outside Clinton New Jersey and just off the interstate, the country club hosts weddings and celebrations with striking views of the surrounding countryside. See their website here.

The Woolverton Inn, Stockton NJ

The Woolverton Inn is one of the finest bed and breakfast inns in the region and the estate makes for a wonderful site for a fine upscale wedding. Learn more about this wedding venue here.

Hunterdon County is located in Central Jersey and borders the Delaware River on the west, Mercer County on the south, Somerset County on the east and Warren County on the north.