Old World Elegance in NJ, The Newark Club!

This last weekend provided an interesting glimpse into what my closet international “destination” has to offer! I was privileged to visit a few fantastic venues right across the border in New Jersey, USA. One of the newest clients to sign with Bridal Affair Destinations will be married in New Jersey next Fall and as always, I hopped across to research venues and do my due diligence to find the perfect spot for their nuptials.

Thank goodness for colleagues across the world as my friend Annette at Poise & Perfection Events (www.poiseandperfection.com) assisted me with a thorough list of resources based on my clients’ indications and I must say that I was very impressed with the options. My first stop was the sophisticated Newark Club centrally located at One Newark Center, adjacent to the New Jersey Performing Arts center (NJPAC). Situated on the 22^nd floor, the vista is magnificent and the space oozed relaxed luxury.

The professional and entertaining Artie was my host for the tour and as we walked through the space and I explored the offerings for weddings and special events, I was surprised by how differently things were done down south! There were inclusions to every event that wowed. Of note are the front door valet parking, white gloved service with manned cocktail stations at the lobby level, the lobby transformed into a beautiful garden and guests whisked to the 22^nd floor by express elevators just in time to be welcomed to the cocktail hour. I was very impressed with the commitment to great service and their determination to make each affair one to remember.

With the venue being conveniently accessed from Central and Northern New Jersey, as well as Staten Island and the New York City area, it is certainly accessible to an array of guests and vendors for any occasion. The Club has partnered with a number of outstanding professionals to assist with every aspect of a wedding and their menu is vast and tailored to suit the most discriminating palate.

I am certainly looking forward to working with The Newark club in the future as Bridal Affair Destinations extends it’s reach south of the border!