Everything about Ballyowen was magical. From the moment I walked on to the grounds of Ballyowen I knew it was the place I was going to get married. We were able to s Our daughter and son-in-law got married at Ballyowen in September 2018 and we could not have asked for a more perfect event! Many of our guests (including my grandparents) were told that our wedding block didn't exist or didn't have rooms left, when we did. Luis and the waitstaff were constantly checking on us, making sure We were married at Ballyowen Golf Club this summer and it was a dream come true! Cheers to the bride and groom for a life filled with good health and happiness :). Plan your wedding wherever and whenever you want on the WeddingWire App. Everything we had from the cocktail hour through dessert was delicious! 137 Wheatsworth Rd. The golf course and the rolling hills are just amazing. Working with the staff of ballyowen was a pleasure, they were all very helpful. I just got married at ballyowen on Saturday July 6th- two days ago and I could not wait to come on here and rave about the venue and the staff. The grounds were breathtaking, the ceremony garden was beautiful and the cocktail hour and reception buildings were unique and classy with a rustic look we were hoping for. Hit the fairways in 2023! Our guests stayed at Minerals which worked out perfectly-the shuttle was flawless, and the after party at Kites was so much fun. The staff was so great to deal with through coordinating the event, making any changes per our request, providing great recommendations for vendors, and accommodating all of our needs! There is a fire pit outside, so if weather permits bring smores supplies! He genuinely cared about us and did everything he could to make our wedding perfect. More or less all of our guests stayed the weekend. New Jersey Wedding Venues- Ballyowen & Black Bear Golf Club Ballyowen & Black Bear Weddings | Hamburg NJ Both of us ate at cocktail hour, and both of our dinners!! Don't be afraid to ask for what you want. It truly was a beautiful day. Fit our rustic theme well. Luis, the mait Ballyowen Golf Club; Wedding Review: ** Additional cost * Counts as two selections All menus are subect to change. from. We booked them in 2019 for our original June 2020 wedding date and were so grateful for the ease of the booking and covid rescheduling processes. They have a beautiful bridal suite to get ready in. Stefani and Christopher's wedding day was picturesque! My only other complaint is that during the day, Julie gave our photographer the keys to a golf cart and told us we are free to explore the course and take photos anywhere as long as there isnt a game of golf on that hole. Mimi and Anthony had the most beautiful Ballyowen Golf Club Wedding a few weeks ago! The food included in the base price is already pretty high end and so delicious that any additions felt unnecessary and wouldn't have been worth the added cost. 10/10 would recommend. If you are looking for a private and intimate place to get married Ballyowen is ideal. And the ceremony space on the 10th hole?!?! There were 10 tables set up inside seating 10 to SO BEAUTIFUL. Julie was great to work with (especially through the last year with all the ups and downs regarding COVID restrictions), the venue was beautiful and the food was fantastic. He had a drink in my and my husbands hand all night, and made sure we had a private room during the cocktail hour laid out with food so we could relax and celebrate our marriage privately for a few minutes after we took our pictures! Mike was our right hand man for the rest of the day. Always making sure we had what we needed and were taken care of. They were both extremely responsive and helpful and patient - the perfect mix to my neurotic Plan-A self. Thank you Julie, Silje, and Luis!!! The icing on the cake was how affordable Ballyowen was compared to other venues we inquired about with less than Ballyowens top notch service. The day of, she was rea From the moment we saw Ballyowen, we knew it was our venue as we kept comparing everything else to it. Hamburg, NJ 07419. 15. Luis is AMAZING!! Julie and Lee were both there all day long, attending to all of mine and my bridesmaids needs. I'd recommend this venue to any and every new 'bride-to-be' I've come across since and everyone that I'll meet in the future. Our guest raved about the beautiful views, amazing service, and location o Ballyowen is an amazing venue! If you are thinking about booking Ballyowen as your wedding venue, just know that they will completely exceed all of your expectations! We went for the platinum package and had about 90 people at our wedding. Ballyowen is simply gorgeous. It was extremely affordable compared to other venues in the area and includes so much! eir tables to mingle or wait at the bar or photo booth. Ballyowen Golf Club is an homage to the great Scottish links courses, the place where golf originated. We had 40 rooms booked at Minerals, our rehearsal dinner at Crystal Springs Country Club and our post-wedding breakfast in a private room at Minerals. Our pictures from our ceremony are amazing. Stefani and Chris' wedding at Ballyowen Golf Club was our first ever at the venue so we were so excited to be there with them as they became husband and wife. Luis was with us for the majority of the reception - his service was unbeatable. Ballyowen Golf Club is located on the Crystal Springs Resort . They went above and beyond for everything to make sure we enjoyed the day! He was always one step ahead making sure we ate, had drinks, giving us a count to walk down the aisle, I cannot say enough about how helpful he was he truly outdid himself!!! This breathtaking venue provides 250 sprawling acres and a panoramic view of the picturesque landscape. ied outside in November but the weather ended up being perfect! Minerals is nothing to write home about but it was convenient to the location. The first time we ever saw the venue, it literally took our breath away. Then we met Silje who hands down, made the entire process a breeze. With planning a wedding during COVID it was an even more stressful experience but Julie made sure all my questions and concerns were addressed right away. Ballyowen Golf Club is one of the most scenic wedding venues I've found in Northern New Jersey. When our band was stuck in traffic and going to be late for our ceremony, Luis dealt with everything and didn't even tell us until our ceremony was over! The setting was beautiful and our guest raved about the food and how amazing the reception room looked. You have the place to yourself and the smaller details really elevate it to another level. From first being in contact with their wedding sales manager, Julie, we knew Ballyowen was the perfect venue for our big day. By clicking 'Send', I agree to WeddingWires Privacy Policy and Terms of Use, We got married on 6/17/22 at Ballyowen. Overall, the planning process with Ballyowen was very smooth and organized and the day was a breeze. She answered every question/concern I had so promptly and was always so helpful. Our coordinator, Silje, was so great and answered every question and email quickly and with lots of patience (and I had lots of questions!) Everyone has been raving about our food as well as the cake! Everyone loved it. Phone Number. Thank you Luis!!! To arrange a tour or get a quote, please call our team at(855) 891-2117 or contact us here. The reception room has glass doors all around and a patio, a large dance floor and bar, and is wonderfully maintained. Luis, the Maitre D is so kind, attentive and amazing at his job. Julie made planning our wedding during COVID as stress free as possible and was always available to answer questions. Being a bride during this crazy time was super stressful, but Julie was so communicative which helped tremendously. Nicole the wedding planner was the most amazing person I ever met. From the very beginning, I could tell we chose the perfect place for our wedding celebration. During the reception, Luis was always available to check-in with all of the guests and make sure we had everything we needed. be faithful to each other through thick and thin and eagerly await for your wedding day to arrive. Experienced caterers, event coordinators, and bartenders will be made available, eager to make your dream day come to life. Name. Ballyowen truly went above and beyond to accommodate weddings safely during this time. The food is amazing! She did everything I asked even when it was a little out of the norm. We recommended Minerals Resort and Spa for accommodations because it was cheaper and had more activities. Our guests cannot stop talking about how beautiful the ceremony location was. We couldn't have been luckier with the weather. That I thought was so incredible! Some tips if you are getting married there: We booked them in 2019 for our original June 2020 wedding date and were so grateful for the ease of the booking and covid rescheduling processes. Thank you all so much for the best day of our lives <333. A huge stand out for this venue is the service. She is quick and covers everything you need. After booking our date we worked with Silje Karlson to set up our tasting, final details meeting and cake. She let us drop off all of our supplies a week early, and helped with picking out linen colors and other layouts and ideas, and checked in repeatedly on the wedding day. The food was outstanding. Sorry, Ballyowen Golf Club is not available, but let's get you back on track! Ballyowen Golf Club 137 Wheatsworth Rd, Hamburg, NJ based Venue + 1 market 1 Recommendation Full Wedding (Ceremony and Reception) Pricing Starting at $11,000 Guest Capacity Up to 150 seated guests View full gallery About This Venue Ballyowen Golf Club is a country club wedding venue located in Hamburg, New Jersey. Silje was very responsive and helped answer lots of one-off questions. PLATINUM PACKAGE. Description. Our maitre'd the night of was so attentive and helpful and even helped with my disabled father which really lessened my stress. If you are looking for a venue that is not a traditional New Jersey, gaudy, ballroom wedding, but embodies a rustic elegance Joanna Gaines wo My husband and I just got married at Ballyowen, and it was truly the most incredible day of our lives. The other big selling point for us was the fact that it was a resort. Mar 5, 2019 - Scenic Ballyowen Golf Club is the ideal choice for an elegant golf course wedding in NJ. stal springs, there is an unlimited shuttle to and from all venues! I am giving four stars because my guests had a fantastic time and repeatedly have complimented my husband and I on choice of venue, food, and My husband and I got married at Ballyowen Golf Club, and all I can say is perfection. Almost all of our guests also went outside to take their own pictures. I had a suite at the Grand Cascades Lodge which was amazing. The venue isn't for everyone. We chose the gold package for our day. Our maitre d' Luis, was phenomenal, he went around to every table to ensure our guests were taken care of. Join us for a memorable Easter celebration with your loved ones. it and eat our main course which was also delicious. Bus Tours. Our wedding day went so smoothly with their help, the venue is absolutely gorgeous if you love rustic glam, and the views were breath taking! We appreciate your looking into this so that it will not remain on your public-facing site. It was so nice getting to know you both! Our entire team was extremely pleasant to work with, Julie, Silje, and our maitre d, Mike. Best Maitre D EVER! Excuses after excuses have been heard, and I'm tired of it. Seriously, if you are looking for a rustic yet natural, romantic venue with stellar staff, you must consider Ballyowen. From the moment we saw Ballyowen we knew we had to get married there. -Crystal springs doesn Ballyowen absolutely blew us away from the moment we saw it! The pavilion, where the main reception He was simply AMAZING and really made sure we were taken care of every step of the way. The outside setting was much more important to me than the dining room itself. in their responses. I had attended a wedding there many years ago and it made such an impression on me that day that I immediately thought to check it out for our own wedding. It felt like (even though I spent tens of thousands of dollars for that single day), I wasnt entitled to use the space as promised in my contract, that the golfers were the more valued client to the venue. That brings us to the big day. It was fun and there are so many beautiful spots. Their response: "don't worry we've got it." The accommodations are beautiful. She had all of Taylors detailed notes ready to go and not even one minor detail got lost in translation. We had such a great night and we feel we got more than we paid for! Overall, the service on the day of was incredible. eally offers an outdoor feel without having to use a tent, which I refused to do. So next thing you know Brent and I made an appointment with Julie Hoffman who answered all of our questions and made booking a breeze! Kyle and I did not have to worry about ANYTHING! My husband and I just recently got married at Ballyowen Golf Club and were completely blown away. This venue is perfect for both large and intimate celebrations, hosting country weddings of up to 150 people. I think the views are what sold us on the venue. Food was a huge factor for us as well! Luis is AMAZING!! It's unique and the space is intimate. lly thoughtful in setting up everything exactly as we had asked. A couple other annoyances: nobody offered to forward our marriage certificate to Hardyston Township, my maid of honor drove over an hour back up on Monday to submit for us as we were already on our honeymoon, but she also had to go back to Ballyowen as we somehow didnt get the top of our cake while we were there either. The color scheme consisted of greens, dusty blues, gold and white. you both and we would like to wish you many, many years of wedding bliss. The food was delicious and everyone was on the dance floor all night. Likewise, our matre d', Luis, was phenomenal! It is exactly what I needed, and also my now husband. I could not have asked for a better venue!!! The Ballyowen venue and grounds are just breathtaking!! Say 'I do' at the area's ultimate destination wedding resort. Discover 5 magnificent venues. Choose from 3 delicious buffets plus an array of a la carte options. Close. ;jean vanderee at crystal springs is very difficult to work with. While we were driving the course, we were chased by a player assistant (an employee of Ballyowen) who immediately began to yell at us for being on the course, despite the fact that we were given the keys by Julie and told we were free to go. She answered about 100 questions from us throughout the planning process before we were introduced to our wedding coordinator, Taylor, who was equally as amazing. The tables/chairs/linens/ etc were all pretty standard fare. Guests can stay at Crystal Springs Resort's two stylish hotels and enjoy a host of world-class amenities including two luxury spas, 6 championship golf courses, refreshing indoor and outdoor pools, plus a renowned Wine Cellar. When we had our food tasting, literally everything we tried was delicious that it was so hard to come up with our final menu decisions being that there were truly so many great options. You don't have to worry at all! The best part was how gorgeous the entire venue was. If I could get married again, I would do it there again in a heartbeat. All I have to say is she is the wrost if she's your wedding planner run. Silje is amazing and answers every question, and I had a ton! Ballyowen Golf Club is an absolute dream venue. Every step I took and every thought I had, it was like he was reading my mind. The staff set up all of our decor better than I could have imagined! aff: Luis (maitre'd) and Silje (wedding day coordinator) specifically. Both party rooms are lovely. They accommodated for the potentially cold weather with heaters around the pavilion and lighting the fireplace. We ended up doing a buffet style menu and added a chocolate fountain for dessert option as well. As a bride, you NEVER stop worrying about everything being perfect. All the food was sooo good! He was a wonderful person to work with the day/night of the wedding. A few tips/comments: I could have not asked for a more perfect place to get married. It truly added to the ambiance of the wedding. The whole staff the night of was amazing, and multiple guests commented how amazing the service was. From the very beginning of the wedding process, both of these individuals did everything they could, answered every annoying question possible, to ensure that we had everything we needed for our big day. th our most unreasonable of requests! The service was excellent. Silje was always so quick to answer our questions or accommodate anything that we wanted to come to life for our wedding day. I felt like I did not have to do anything just show up thanks to Silje and Michael. Thank you Marie. There were so many places for nice pictures, and the food was OUTSTANDING! After the ceremony Louis made sure my husband and I always had a drink in our hand and made sure we were satisfied with everything happening. Ballyowen Golf Club today from $55 to $115 18 Holes Par 72 7094 Yards Call to Confirm Pricing & Book a Tee Time (973) 827-5996 or visit their website DISCLAIMER Ballyowen r gorgeous location and definitely unique; the guests loved the laidback atmosphere and watching the sunset over the hills. One thing we really appreciated was that he made sure we got a tasting plate of everything we had selected for cocktail hour! I am so close to hiring a lawyer. :). On the day of your wedding, you will have NOTHING to worry about. Our entire team was extremely pleasant to work with, Julie, Silje, and our maitre d, Mike. We can't say enough about how beautiful our day was and can't thank the team enough for helping pull it all together!! We wish they paid closer attention to details on the hotel staff/management side. Yesterday at Ballyowen Golf Club held a wedding reception going against multiple mandates regarding COVID-19. Although we only really met on the day of the wedding, he made sure we and our families were taken care of, making sure we had time to slow down and enjoy ourselves. The team members we worked with - Julie Ho We could not have been happier with our wedding at the Ballyowen Golf Club. Luis was phenomenal. ng, hardworking, fun and caring team I have ever seen!! The team there (although we had our doubts when we first booked) Was beyond our expectations. Finally we came across Ballyowen through a friend's recommendation, she'd gotten married at Blackbear and said Ballyowen was beautiful too. And speaking of food earlier, there was an abundance of it and people raved about how amazing it was! From our final details meeting to the day of the wedding, we couldnt have done it without her. Ryan & Christina, stions we had. Its large windows will have you and your partner basking in natural light during the day, while a large, intricate chandelier provides muted romantic lighting during the evening. (888) 388-3472 Crystal Springs Resort Sussex County, NJ (Directions). The main reason for that, besides the beautiful location obviously, is the st We absolutely loved every aspect of our wedding day at Ballyowen! This scenic golf course features a beautiful gazebo that can serve as a romantic location for your ceremony. Our maitre d was the cherry on top of a wonderful customer experience. eyond to make sure we had everything we needed. If you are looking for a beautiful and unique space for an intimate wedding, go see Ballyowen! This golf club is brimming with Celtic inspiration and embodies an old-world design which will make you and your guests feel like you have stepped back in time. She set up all of my DIY decor beautifully and truly made me vision come to life. Julie, Silje, Luis and the entire staff at Ballyowen Golf Club. This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Julie made planning our wedding during COVID as stress free as possible and was always available to answer questions. He was the matre d' for our event, and I highly recommend him. Get Our Wedding Planner App On Your Mobile Device. You made our day!! The day of the actual wedding was a dream. Our guests were blown away by the views and we were so happy to share this stunning slice of NJ with our family and friends! Please don't be a stranger and come back to visit. On multiple occasions over the last months our guests were put through extra confusion to find and book our wedding block. We got married on 8/1/2020. re myself, or my husband had a chance to worry about something, there was Luis, reading our minds, and handling "it". With the package, we had a "honeymoon suite" included--this was not a suite but just a regular hotel room at Minerals. Our wedding day was absolutely perfect. In spite of any hiccups, our wedding was BEAUTIFUL and I couldnt be happier with our choice, I would pick Ballyowen again if I had to do it all over again :). Ballyowen Golf Club is a stunning wedding venue ideally situated in Hamburg, NJ. g and the bridal suite was set up with refreshments and there was always someone popping in to make sure we were okay! The food was very good and even better than our tasting. All of our guests keep raving about the night and we could not be happier! Private Full-Day Santiago City and Wine Tour. Recommended. Look no further for your dream wedding venue! All these options had guest minimums that were substantially higher than the guests we realistically wanted to invite and we also didn't want to pay for a headcount if guests couldn't enjoy the venue with us. She was even so helpful the day of the wedding, which we are grateful for! We were then introduced to our MaitreD for the evening, Mike. The wedding planner assigned to us was outstanding and and made all our requests happen. ce with easy access to a hotel, and somewhere with outstanding food. SO BEAUTIFUL. The Bailigh Bluff House accommodates up to 150 guests for yourreception overlookingthe gently rolling fairways of Ballyowen Golf Club and the mountains. -The max for the venue is 150, but anything over 135-140 i think would have felt too cramped (word to the wise) The entire day was Oh man- where do I start with Ballyowen and their staff? Silje and Julie were also great throughout the planning process by answering our many many questions. The beautiful scenery, privacy and intimacy of the venue were exactly what we were looking for for our wedding of 120 guests. My husband and I dealt directly with Julie and Lee Wilde our wedding coordinator, who helped finesse all the final details and gave tips when I needed help in planning the most. We lucked out and had a beautiful, 72 degree weather day with a sunset that blew me away. Ballyowen Golf Club June Wedding. THe only complaint I have is that we did not eat enough at cocktail hour. Though, I will say, despite my frustrations, she made sure to take care of everything I asked ahead of time including communicating my food allergies to the chef and the bakery, and helping to pull together the decor in the room to perfectly execute my vision. We got married at Ballyowen in October, and we had the most amazing day! My husband and I searched high and low for the perfect venue - not too wedding-factory-like, something rustic and not too over the top, a place that was small enough to be intimate but large enough to be host a big ass party. I had my wedding last week (October 5th 2012) at Ballyowen. The Bailigh Bluff House accommodates up to 150 guests for your reception and overlooks the gently rolling fairways of Ballyowen Golf Club and the mountains beyond.