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 […]

Thinking of hiring a wedding planner for your Crystal or Emerald Ballroom wedding, but not sure if it’s worth the cost? It’s important to consider the factors as this will eat into your wedding budget. Yet, planning a wedding is a lot and trying to do it all yourself isn’t always easy. Wedding planners are […]

You know all eyes are on you as you walk down the aisle on your wedding day at the Crystal or Emerald Ballroom, and you want your grand entrance to be perfect. You want your guests to be amazed by what they see as your bridal party ushers in the bride to stand by her […]

Though often honored when asked to be a part of your special day, if there’s one thought that wanders through the mind of your bridesmaids, it’s bridesmaid dresses. If you’ve been to weddings in the past or seen pictures of bridal parties back in the day, you’ll see some pretty epic sleeves, shoulder pads, and […]

Real Wedding Flashback Sydney + Kyle Celebrate One-Year Anniversary You may already know Crystal Ballroom’s amazing Catering Sales Director, Sydney Boyd, if you booked your wedding, mitzvah, or other event with us over the past few years. What you may not know is that before she began working at the Crystal Ballroom of the Radisson […]

I began working at Hotels Unlimited, located in East Windsor, in October 2012 where I quickly began to learn (and love) everything about the four banquet halls we own throughout Central NJ. When Mike popped the question in July 2013, I immediately went into planning-mode (we had the venue, photographer, and DJ booked within 3 […]

Summertime in the Garden State is an unpredictable season; it can be spectacularly sunny at best or quite humid at worst. Don’t let a little heat be a dealbreaker! Summer weddings can be vibrant, colorful, breezy, beachy, rustic – your options are endless. Here are our top tips you’ll need for successful summer nuptials. Have […]

 “I hate things that sparkle. Said no woman ever.” -heartlovealways.com Have you heard? Crystal Ballroom and our other top New Jersey wedding venues are now offering Sequin Chair Wraps for sparkletastic weddings, Bar and Bat Mitzvahs, Sweet 16 parties, you name it. Contact us to see a sample in every color – apple red, aqua blue, black, […]