Trendy Color Palettes for your 2024 Wedding   Selecting a color palette is a crucial part of the wedding planning process. It’s a choice that will impact many components of the wedding including the décor, florals, dresses, and tuxedos. You may be thinking ‘Where do I even begin?’ Lucky for you, wedding planning is our […]

Most Romantic Honeymoon Destinations   Selecting a Honeymoon destination can be just as challenging as planning the wedding. After months of mastering the art of the seating chart and curating the perfect signature cocktail, your honeymoon will be an opportunity for uninterrupted relaxation and romance. Whether you’re looking to embark on a European adventure, explore […]

Stefanie + Joseph’s Wedding at the Crystal Ballroom   Stefanie and Joseph tied the knot on July 23rd, 2023 in Freehold, NJ. It was a beautiful summer day – the sun was shining and the skies were clear. The couple exchanged vows and said ‘I do’ in our outdoor patio and celebrated their reception in […]

Taylor + Marques’ Wedding Day at the Crystal Ballroom   Taylor and Marques tied the knot at the Crystal Ballroom, located in the Radisson Hotel of Freehold, on Friday, March 31st, 2023. We had the chance to interview them on their love story, and how they ended up choosing the Crystal Ballroom for their wedding day. […]

Your Guide to Writing the Perfect Wedding Vows. Wedding vows are a meaningful part of every wedding ceremony. The moment in which the couple expresses their love, makes promises and commits to one another for the rest of their lives. It is an extremely intense and emotional moment for not only the couple, but the […]

The Type of Bride You’ll be Based on Your Zodiac Sign.   Here at the Crystal Ballroom NJ, we’ve seen hundreds of brides and grooms get married. We work with these couples from the early stages of their engagement until the day-of their wedding. Every bride has moments of stress and anxiety, but also happy […]

We asked. YOU answered. Here’s our official list of Top 20 First Dance songs for NJ weddings! As 2022 wraps up, we reflect on all the new music released this year. From country to pop all the way to soft romance. We thought it would be a perfect time to inspire our New Jersey brides […]

In the days leading up to your wedding, it’s natural to get anxious. You love your fiance and are ready to start your lives together, but all the stress of planning and anxieties of how the day will turn out creep up on you at once. Obviously, no one wants to feel this way on […]

Did you know that you don’t have to go bankrupt to plan the wedding of your dreams? Though the average cost of weddings these days is in the neighborhood of $30,000, many couples have found ways to cut corners and save money without sacrificing things they really want on their big day. The following is […]

At your Crystal/Emerald Ballroom wedding reception, friends and family will gather around the bridal party to enjoy a good meal, great conversation, and fantastic music. As the stars of the event, the newlyweds should most certainly be front and center. At Crystal Ballroom in Freehold, NJ, we offer a sweetheart table that does just that. […]