Ashford Estate is an elegant historic property nestled within the preserved farmland of central New Jersey, just outside Allentown Village. The estate features an 1800s Dairy Barn for ceremonies, a stunning Ballroom with a glass back wall, high ceilings, round marble dance floor, and crystal chandeliers seating up to 275 guests. A Conservatory and Outdoor Terrace offer cocktail hour views of the pond, footbridge, and floating gazebo, while 12 beautifully appointed guest suites accommodate 26 overnight guests. Exclusively catered by Merri-Makers, wedding receptions include a professional Maître D', custom tiered wedding cake, white linens, and a five-hour celebration.
Pricing
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Guests
Day of week
Menu tier
Your estimate · Catering Est.
$31,822
100 guests · Saturday · Gold · taxes & fees included
Assumes 100 guests until you change it.
Based on the venue’s 2024 rates. Ask them for current pricing.
$25,000 food and non-alcoholic drinks minimum
Your food and non-alcoholic drinks comes to $21,000. The minimum adds $4,000, so the estimate uses $25,000.
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Taxes & fees: A 10% gratuity for Merri-Makers staff applies to the food and beverage total. NJ sales tax of 6.625% applies to the food and beverage total plus gratuity. A flat $2,500 management fee is also required.
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The property
A historic estate property featuring an 1800s Dairy Barn, a grand Ballroom with a glass back wall and crystal chandeliers, a Conservatory and Outdoor Terrace overlooking a pond with footbridge and floating gazebo, a Bridal Salon and Oak Library for getting ready, and 12 guest suites. The property is accessed through a wrought-iron gate flanked by twin lions and a tree-lined driveway.
The setting
The property features views of a pond, footbridge, and floating gazebo from the Conservatory and Outdoor Terrace.
The estate is set within preserved farmland of central New Jersey with a tree-lined driveway.
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Planning details
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