Skylands Manor is a historic Tudor-style mansion set within the New Jersey State Botanical Garden in Ringwood, offering exclusive use of the grounds for one wedding per day. Originally built in 1922 by Clarence McKenzie Lewis, the estate is listed on both the State and National Registers of Historic Places. Wedding packages include five hours of event time, premium open bar, butler-passed hors d'oeuvres, a sit-down reception, valet parking, overnight accommodations with complimentary breakfast, and on-site ceremony locations along Magnolia Lane or the Koi Pond Gardens. Catering is provided exclusively by Frungillo Hospitality Group.
Pricing
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Guests
Season
Day of week
Your estimate · Venue Fee + Catering
$55,901
100 guests · October · Saturday · Manor wedding · taxes & fees included · 2026 rates
This venue charges for at least 150 guests on this day.
Assumes 100 guests until you change it.
Taxes & fees: A 24.50% administrative fee applies to all per-person pricing.
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The property
A Tudor-style historic mansion estate set within 96 acres of botanical gardens, featuring indoor reception spaces within the manor house and outdoor ceremony areas including Magnolia Lane and the Koi Pond Gardens. Tented outdoor receptions are available May through October for up to 600 guests.
The setting
The venue is surrounded by the New Jersey State Botanical Garden featuring 96 acres of curated gardens, towering specimen trees, a koi pond with lily pads, flowering magnolia trees along the ceremonial lane, and manicured formal garden beds.
The stone manor and its grounds are nestled in a wooded hillside setting.
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Planning details
Vendor policies, timing and house rules to plan around.
Music curfew
Music until 10pm
Tented receptions must end by 10 PM.
Rain plan
Backup plan in place
Outdoor ceremonies during the months of December through March are weather permitting. Tented receptions are available May through October and must end by 10 PM. All tents must be coordinated through Skylands Manor and their exclusive vendors.
Drinks served
Beer, Wine & Spirits
If that's a dealbreaker
This venue requires its own catering. Alcohol has to come through the venue.
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