Our guests are still raving about the food! The gorgeous sunset at the end of the night was the cherry on top! Silje took care of My husband and I were married at Ballyowen 9/22/19 and we could not of picked a better venue! Julie, who gave us the initial tour and booked the wedding was also great to work with, and was very kind and accommodating like Silje and Luis! We initially had our tour with Julie, and from then on, she was incredibly helpful and just really great to work with. Their food is amazing, the reception area is bea We recently had our wedding at Ballyowen golf club. More or less all of our guests stayed the weekend. He genuinely cared about us and did everything he could to make our wedding perfect. Everything there runs like a well-oiled machine and it really helped make everything perfect. Description. She was always one step ahead of us with logistics for day-of, and it is obvious she knows the venue and how to successfully execute the perfect wedding. Hair and makeup arrived on time and were great until my mother-in-law, who had a mini-meltdown over her hair, and apparently the hairdresser was not being very helpful (she was last to go). Weeks leading up to the wedding Silje was amazing. There is no rental fee for the reception, but a food and beverage minimum is applied to all events, and a setup fee of $750 includes an extra hour of event time. Some tips if you are getting married there: The staff, however, are what truly made our day unforgettable. I wanted something with an outdoor component, that did not share the space with another wedding in the same day. utiful and everything went smoother than I could ever imagine! Ballyowen Golf Club Paper lanterns hung from the ceiling during the reception, and cast a soft glow on the festivities. He was the matre d' for our event, and I highly recommend him. Overall we were very happy with our wedding. Thank you Ballyowen! Not only is the room totally gorgeous, and rustic, just as I envisioned, the views all around it are STUNNING. Ballyowen Golf Club at Crystal Springs Resort. Ballyowen truly hit the mark. It truly was a beautiful day. I've been waiting for over a month now for a refund from Ballyowen. With gorgeous views of the Walkill River and challenging layouts designed by Roger Rulewich, players will enjoy Ballyowen's Celtic feel. Some at the wedding and others golfing. Our guests cannot stop talking about how beautiful the ceremony location was. For additional information . This scenic golf course features a beautiful gazebo that can serve as a romantic location for your ceremony. She was even so helpful the day of the wedding, which we are grateful for! Jen found them glued both just in case to have options if anything happened to the other. Taylor unfortunately parted ways with Ballyowen about a month before our wedding, which is when we were introduced to our new coordinator, Lee. eally offers an outdoor feel without having to use a tent, which I refused to do. 12 people per table. Discover 5 magnificent venues. 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. When you pull in, There are rolling hills and beautiful views surrounding the cocktail room and the reception building. We had the best day ever thanks to the wonderful staff at Ballyowen Golf Club. If you are looking to wow your guests with delicious food and a GORGEOUS view then look no further!!! 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. Their staff members went above and beyond from day one to the last second of my wedding. Our pictures from our ceremony are amazing. 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. Brent and I had visited so many venues for our wedding, we were looking for a venue that allowed for organic natural decor and our love for the outdoors to be indoors. Everything was truly a dream come true. We had drinks all night, water when we needed it and both sets of parents were treated like royalty. Do yourself a favor and visit Ballyowen! 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. The Ballyowen club allows two hours prior to event start time for setup, five hours of event time excluding set up and clean up time, and all events must end by 1:00 am. Over all it was the best day of my life, and we are so happy we chose this venue to host. Our guests raved about the view, as well as the food selection during cocktail hour. We got married 3 days after hurricane sandy and they were so accommodating. The ceremony backdrop will be an array of craggy knolls, quarries, and tall native grasses of seasonal colors. It was so nice meeting My husband and I got married at Ballyowen a few weeks ago and it was truly the most amazing and perfect day. Thank you Julie, Silje, and Luis!!! y and health protocols very seriously across all of its properties. The staff of ballyowen pulled it all off without hitch. Jen Baldwin also helped coordinate decor and the first look the day of along with other details that she and Louis organized. My bridesmaids told me that they had to yell at staff to get them to finally set the reception room and decorations up, close to ceremony time. The beautiful scenery, privacy and intimacy of the venue were exactly what we were looking for for our wedding of 120 guests. Thank you so much Julie, Lee and all the great staff at Ballyowen Golf Club, you went above and beyond for our wedding! The staff was incredibly professional and accommodating. There were 10 tables set up inside seating 10 to Overall, the food and atmosphere were amazing and our family and friends could not stop talking about what a great time they had. Do not overlook this venue, its truly one of a kind. The ceremony went well in the pavilion, and we got gorgeous photos during cocktail hour as a rainbow appeared after the rain. you both and we would like to wish you many, many years of wedding bliss. Always making sure my husband and I were eating, that we had a drink. Phone Number. I know people who were there yesterday. drink in our hand thanks to Luis and his staff. This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. There's also a restaurant but we weren't able to try it because of a wedding. Ballyowen Golf Club is one of the most scenic wedding venues I've found in Northern New Jersey. The best part was how gorgeous the entire venue was. 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! Plan your wedding wherever and whenever you want on the WeddingWire App. The outside setting was much more important to me than the dining room itself. Ballyowen r gorgeous location and definitely unique; the guests loved the laidback atmosphere and watching the sunset over the hills. From the very beginning, I could tell we chose the perfect place for our wedding celebration. The venue isn't for everyone. stations. Nicole the wedding planner was the most amazing person I ever met. Having a sunset wedding? I would highly recommend this venue. Special thanks to Louis, the maitre d', for making my husband and I feel so special on our wedding day! She was always right there taking care of anything anyone needed. All that's missing is the sound of bagpipes (not . Our Maitre d' Luis was also extremely attentive throughout the whole night. All of my guests complainer she was awful. The food was outstanding. per adult (price varies by group size) Private Santiago and Neighborhoods Tour: San Cristobal Hill & Artisan Village. Louis is the Maitre'd and is AMAZING!! This venue is perfect for both large and intimate celebrations, hosting country weddings of up to 150 people. ue (we only looked at 2) that we saw and I'm so glad that we decided to have our wedding here. 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. ion and smooth operation of the entire wedding day. My husband and I just recently got married at Ballyowen Golf Club and were completely blown away. Thank you for the wonderful review. There is not one thing I would have changed about the weekend. Ballyowen Golf Club June Wedding. Crystal Springs Resort takes all safet We got married at Ballyowen on 7/5/19 and we have nothing but wonderful things to say about the entire process!! The staff set up all of our decor better than I could have imagined! It allowed my husband and I to be on the dance floor the whole night without a worry in the world. from. We can't wait to see pictures. 't see the hold up. Everything from the food to the atmosphere were extremely classy. With the package, we had a "honeymoon suite" included--this was not a suite but just a regular hotel room at Minerals. Company Name. To speak to a Reservations Agent please call: If you would prefer to book your Tee Time over the phone, please call: Two Award-Winning Spas at NYC's Closest Resort. The decor with all the lanterns looked absolutely beautiful. That was how my story begins. To arrange a tour or get a quote, please call our team at(855) 891-2117 or contact us here. The outdoor ceremony space has the most incredible views and is perfectly maintained. 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. Close. After booking our date we worked with Silje Karlson to set up our tasting, final details meeting and cake. Silje was always so quick to answer our questions or accommodate anything that we wanted to come to life for our wedding day. The resort has 3 additional venues to host weddings including the Grand Cascades Lodge, Minerals Hotel, and Black Bear Golf Club. 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. This was the first ven Ballyowen and Crystal Springs Resort greatly exceeded our expectations. The team there (although we had our doubts when we first booked) Was beyond our expectations. Stefani & Chris. Thank you Luis!!! Ballyowen Golf Club Wedding. The reception room has glass doors all around and a patio, a large dance floor and bar, and is wonderfully maintained. I had several major panic moments leading up to the wedding, and Nicole was just amazing. laurie clarke at ballyowen was a delight and definitely Rehearsal Dinners, Bridal Showers & Parties, Flower Girl Dresses and Ring Bearer Outfits. But it was minor. Best Maitre D EVER! Julie and Lee. We even had issues checking into rooms the weekend of the wedding. The staff at Ballyowen was professional and our day was everything we had ever hoped for and more because of all of their hard work. No detail was too small for her. Ballyowen truly went above and beyond to accommodate weddings safely during this time. Celebrate a milestone event or special occasion and stay with us. When looking at venues, we knew we wanted a beautiful scenic location, somewhere we and our guests would feel at home, a pla Rehearsal Dinner: Black Bear Golf Club saved the experience for us in the end but you don't work with her until your last month. Once the reality took shape, Louis helped in so many ways! Taking the windy road through the golf course and around a small lake up to the beautiful stone buildings was breathtaking and truly made our day feel like a fairytale. The accommodations are beautiful. He also helped in the coordinat We cannot express how impressed we were with our wedding at Ballyowen, a property of Crystal Springs resort. If you are thinking about booking Ballyowen as your wedding venue, just know that they will completely exceed all of your expectations! Likewise, our matre d', Luis, was phenomenal! The food was incredible, the staff were wonderful, and the wedding was perfect. The morning before my wedding I showed up in a panic with 13 creased table cloths I decided to use last minute. 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. I recently toured ballyowen and black bear golf club, with my fianc and family. Run by the team behind Crystal Springs Resort, Ballyowen Golf Club strives to give soon-to-be-wed couples a romantic, unforgettable setting. My husband and I always say we can go back and relive that day over and over because it was truly perfect! They filled all our requests, and went above and beyond. It was everything we wanted and more. Christine and her girls got ready on-site, while Steve and his guys got ready at nearby Minerals Hotel. Outdoor ceremonies of up to 150 attendees can enjoy The Pavilion and flourishing gardens, with the alpine landscape behind creating an unforgettable vision. Guests can enjoy a cocktail at the circular bar, while relaxing near the large stone fireplace with cozy lounge furniture. But this also means everything appears very rigid on paper. I booked this venue a year in advance, which gave me so much time to ask Julie or Silje a thousand questions ;) Not once did t We had our ceremony and reception at Ballyowen Golf Club on 6/30/17 and it was amazing! She even helped decorate my sweetheart table and made sure everything was were it was supposed to be for the reception! They threw in some very nice extras the day of that came as a pleasant suprise :). th our most unreasonable of requests! Thank you all so much for the best day of our lives <333. Our entire team was extremely pleasant to work with, Julie, Silje, and our maitre d, Mike. See below to read testimonials from couples who have made their dreams come true at Black Bear Golf Club. Other than that, this venue was amazing and beautiful. held, is enclosed by all glass windows, so throughout the night you continue to see the course and mountains.