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Pricing and popularity information in this section is based on proprietary Peerspace booking data, reflecting recent booking activity and the latest data available through March 2026.

What's the best day to rent a wedding reception venue in Newark?

Saturdays are the most popular day for booking wedding reception venues in Newark. For those seeking a deal, consider booking Wednesday and Tuesday as these days are 28% cheaper on average.

How popular are wedding reception venues in Newark?

Our local hosts have welcomed 2241 people into their wedding reception venues with reviews averaging 4.84 stars. 100% of guests said they'd book again.

How much does a wedding reception venue cost to rent in Newark?

Wedding reception venues in Newark average $124 per hour to rent, but it’s easy to spend less or more depending on what you’re looking for. For a space on the smaller side, expect to spend closer to $172, whereas larger venues run about $297 per hour.

How long do people rent wedding reception venues in Newark?

Most wedding reception venues are scheduled for 4 hours, with 25 people in attendance. You’ll find the most Wedding Receptions starting between 3:00 PM and 4:00 PM.

Reviews for wedding reception venues

Ayme A.
1000 Sq Foot Chelsea Loft Space
hosted my wedding reception on Friday and it was the most amazing place! So spacious and the space is beautiful! A lot of the guests came up to me asking how I found the space. Stacy is amazing, she was so helpful with everything, the flowers, the set up and...
Bates B.
Brooklyn Modern Industrial Space
appeared even better as advertised. His photos of the place were great but it was even better when we got there. We held our wedding reception there and our guests were really fond of the place as well! Loved the surrounding area, the high ceilings and the overall set up...
Kim B.
STUNNING Venue with Private Roof
the way. She provided staff to assist with everything. The space is beautiful and appeared as advertised. We used the space for our wedding ceremony and reception. Our day was beautiful and everything we dreamt it would be...
Agatha B.
Refined Oasis: Unwind and Celebrate In Our Exquisite Event Venue
We could not have asked for a better venue for a quick wedding reception to accompany a last minute elopement. The host was very helpful with catering recommendations (the food was excellent), a good sound system setup and the site itself was perfect with multiple seating areas along with...
Grace C.
Designer SoHo Loft Event Space
We booked this space for our wedding reception. Elif and her team were easy to work with and every thing turned out exceptionally well...
Finnegan C.
Art Gallery in the Heart of Chelsea
Montague was amazing - we had our wedding reception here, and the space and location were perfect! We recommended it to our friends as well, and would happily book here again...
Nessa D.
West Village 6000 sf Restaurant and Lounge Location Venue
Amazing experience they made my wedding reception a smooth experience
Andrew D.
Urban, Antique Charming and Cozy Café/Restaurant
We used this space for our wedding reception for 50 guests, and it was absolutely perfect! The space was very roomy given the larger number of guests, the sandwiches were delicious and affordable, and Linda was an amazing host. We're so grateful that we could use this space...
Emily F.
Mansion/Museum landmark in the heart of 𝙂reenwich 𝓥illage. 𝓑reathtaking 𝓑allroom with a 𝙂rand 𝓟iano, 𝓕ormal 𝓕un 𝓓ining 𝓡oom, 𝓕ull 𝓚itchen, 𝓟arlor, 𝙂lass 𝙂allery, and spacious 𝓞utdoor 𝓓eck with 𝓓azzling 𝓥iews, more. 𝓜agical.
Mt husband and I held our wedding reception at the Mansion. It was a truly magical and memorable evening! All of our friends and family raved about the venue for weeks after. Margo even came to the party to check in with us and made us promise to have our...
Elizabeth G.
Event Space perfect for your next celebration
This space was amazing and so were the owners. Had my wedding after party here and everyone was amazed at the space. The lighting and tables were already set! I am definitely going to host another event here and so are some of my friends. This place is a hidden...
Alexis G.
Stunning 5,000 sq. ft. Converted Firehouse with Full Kitchen, Ideal for Parties & Events
Linday’s space was the perfect choice for our wedding after party. The place was spacious, including the space to use countertops and the refrigerators as well as space to set up our DJ equipment. Friends and family had places to sit or stand, and also a place to hang...
Sulay H.
West Village 6000 sf Restaurant and Lounge Location Venue
The food was delicious and the DJ was awesome. We couldn't have dreamed of a more beautiful place to have our family's wedding reception. Anastasio and the staff were very accommodating. We will definitely be back...
Osama J.
Áwet New York Supper Club - Chic, Old School Soho Loft with Natural Light, Made for Instagram, E-Commerce & Creatives
This venue BLEW US AWAY. Spacious, gorgeous, clean and beautiful. We set up our wedding reception with such ease because of the layout and accommodations already in place, and had such an elegant event. Every photo captured in and around the space was beautifully lit with a unique and complementary...
Carmen L.
Red Hook Home: Events
Amazing cozy loft! Thank you Naz for allowing us to use your space to host an intimate micro wedding / elopement party for my sister. It was the perfect amount of space for the 9 of us. Great communication from the moment I booked until the end of event. Highly recommend...
Gabriela M.
Once Upon A Time - Earthy Event Space & Pop Up Storefront w/ Secret Garden (Williamsburg)
The space is beautiful and lends itself for many events. We had an intimate courthouse wedding after party there and it felt homie and spacious. Exactly what we were looking for...
Genesis O.
All-in-one creative space built for recording, artist development, and full-scale music promotion.
We had the best time at activated studios! I booked this venue for our wedding after party and I couldn’t have asked for a smoother experience. Booking was very easy and Iman was very responsive and helpful. The space was clean, very spacious and was a very great spot...
Ken S.
Trendy Venue/Gallery Space in the heart of Chelsea
The space was everything we had imagined and more. It was the perfect venue space for my daughters wedding reception. Al was present in a secluded rear area if we needed him. The background music was perfect level, the room open and overall ambiance great...
James W.
Beautiful Art Gallery Space
Gorgeous and cool location! Had an amazing wedding reception in this space! Hosts were wonderfully accommodating and responded to our inquiries promptly...
Teresa W.
Jupiter House
We used the space for reception after court house wedding. Host very accommodating, was very quick to respond to all our questions. The space was awesome...
Tiffany W.
WEST SIDE LOFT
Such an awesome space! I wouldn’t have had my wedding reception anywhere else

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Updated February 26, 2026Our data is refreshed in real time using booking trends, verified guest reviews, and direct partner updates — with additional quality checks from our team.