I have to say I will always have a soft spot for The Venetian in Garfield, NJ. My sister and I both had weddings there when it was the Cameo. When I enter the reception room, I can almost feel my friends and family there once again...
The Venetian has come a long way since its Cameo beginnings. And a major expansion is underway as we speak.
Rain or shine, The Venetian is a great place for pictures. Little distinctive gardens line the main driveway. And an indoor fountain, staircase and piano await you indoors in the event of rain.
The cocktail hour was held in the lower level. An elevator provided easy access to the room. Guests were greeted with champagne at the door and an incredible variety of delicious food--a mashed potato bar, lobster ravioli, fresh grilled mini burgers, pasta, seafood, cheeses, fruit and so much more! The main ballrooms have a nice neutral decor complimenting virtually any wedding color scheme. The last hour of the reception featured an incredible array of desserts. Wedding cake, fresh baked waffles, a towering chocolate fountain, fresh popped popcorn, cotton candy, an ice cream cart, fruit sushi (totally delicious) and more! And the evening's matre'd Carlos was full of enthusiasm and energy and always a pleasure to work with!
And I so understand every time I am there what a reception hall can mean to a bride. I danced with my father in that room. I danced with my grandfather in that room. I hugged and talked with family and friends in that room. And so many are now gone. But they and the Cameo live forever in my wedding video. And now since I am totally crying as I think about them all, I cannot stress enough what my wedding video now means to me. They are still there in that room anytime I want to see them. And they are forever young.
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