They threw in some very nice extras the day of that came as a pleasant suprise :). I do not even know where to begin. He even set up a private cocktail hour for us after our ceremony so that we could enjoy some food. You have made our day!! Company Name. I chose ballyowen because I didn't want to get married in a banquet hall, yet I still wanted the convenience of a professional catering hall. Hamburg, NJ 07419. It was chillier and wetter than we had hoped, and we finally decided later that day to move the ceremony into the pavilion instead of their outside location. Our guests were completely blown away by the food, as was I (a vegetarian nonetheless)! Our wedding coordinator Silje was very helpful and responsive throughout the whole process and made the day go super smooth. Thank you Ballyowen! We have quite a few foodies in our family who would not hesitate to tell us what they thought and they said it was the best food they've ever had a wedding- they even had lots of vegan options for some of our vegan family members. It allowed my husband and I to be on the dance floor the whole night without a worry in the world. The whole staff the night of was amazing, and multiple guests commented how amazing the service was. Silje was very responsive and helped answer lots of one-off questions. If you do, you will have to hire someone/get someone to set everything up for you as this venue will not. We appreciate your looking into this so that it will not remain on your public-facing site. absolutely amazing. Silje is amazing and answers every question, and I had a ton! I later found out that he provided several family members and friends with Flip flops if their feet hurt!! We got married at Ballyowen in October, and we had the most amazing day! I did not go to the bar once at the reception because any time I put my drink down, Luis was there with a fresh poured glass for me. Stefani & Chris. Description. Ballyowen was the perfect place for us, and we would recommend it to anyone! I begin to tear up just thinking about how perfect our 6/14/19 wedding there was - it was just a magical day! Join us during Spring Break {March 31 - April 16} and receive up to $300 Resort credit + Hats & Shades with a 3-Night Stay. Silje, the day-of coordinator, did a great job managing the ceremony when it started raining just seconds before we were about to walk down the aisle. The beautiful scenery, privacy and intimacy of the venue were exactly what we were looking for for our wedding of 120 guests. -The max for the venue is 150, but anything over 135-140 i think would have felt too cramped (word to the wise) The club house where they host weddings is situated on top of a beautiful hill overlooking a valley of well manicured golf greens and is absolutely gorgeous. They are putting employees and guests at risk. I was amazed with how smooth the day went. I recently got married on August 19, 2017 at the Ballyowen Golf Club. Best Maitre D EVER! Working with the staff of ballyowen was a pleasure, they were all very helpful. It seems like the resort needs to update the systems they use because it was a headache for us and our guests all year to deal with clueless staff and endless automated phone messages to fix the room block issues. If you are looking for a venue that is not a traditional New Jersey, gaudy, ballroom wedding, but embodies a rustic elegance Joanna Gaines wo My husband and I just got married at Ballyowen, and it was truly the most incredible day of our lives. Taking the windy road through the golf course and around a small lake up to the beautiful stone buildings was breathtaking and truly made our day feel like a fairytale. re myself, or my husband had a chance to worry about something, there was Luis, reading our minds, and handling "it". Everything about Ballyowen was magical. The pavilion, where the main reception When we toured this venue it had been our first, and I did not need to see any others, I am so happy we went with my gut feeling, it was everything I could have ever wanted. By clicking 'Send', I agree to WeddingWires Privacy Policy and Terms of Use, We got married on 6/17/22 at Ballyowen. We cannot say enough good things about Ballyowen. Luis, the maitre d, is seriously the best. We couldn't have been luckier with the weather. It was exceptional and completely exceeded all of our expectations. My biggest concern the day of was that we had guests staying at Minerals and Grand Cascades and I was worried there would be some confusion with pick up and drops off, but everything went perfectly. The process leading up to the wedding I dont think could of went any smoother. Thank you Luis!!! This scenic golf course features a beautiful gazebo that can serve as a romantic location for your ceremony. The food was great, the venue itself was clean and gorgeous, and our maitre d Luis was a GEM. She was even so helpful the day of the wedding, which we are grateful for! The venue isn't for everyone. Luis and the waitstaff were constantly checking on us, making sure We were married at Ballyowen Golf Club this summer and it was a dream come true! Our guests cannot stop talking about how beautiful the ceremony location was. The golf course and the rolling hills are just amazing. Jen found them glued both just in case to have options if anything happened to the other. Nicole the wedding planner was the most amazing person I ever met. Picking napkins and going over paperwork wasn't really worth renting a car and driving 2 hours! On the day of the wedding, the second shuttle also didn't pick up guests at Grand Cascades for whatever reason, and my grandparents again were left in the dust and came late to our ceremony. (888) 388-3472 Crystal Springs Resort Sussex County, NJ (Directions). Ballyowen has stunning grounds for amazing photos, especially at sunset. The real MVP of the night was the Matrie D Louis- a few short things he did for us included: hand made my signature drink the night before, ensured that our bridal party was always taken care of, and my husband and I never had worry about needing anything because Louis was one step ahead of us. Our 10/09 wedding was a dream come true all thanks to the staff at Ballyowen. Many guests commented how beautiful the flowers were and assumed we paid extr We LOVED having our wedding at Ballyowen! In short, if you want beautiful scenery, great food and hassle free service, ballyowen is a winner. Experienced caterers, event coordinators, and bartenders will be made available, eager to make your dream day come to life. Hit the fairways in 2023! The Mind Reader at Ballyowen Golf Club Exchange vows atop 250 beautiful sprawling acres with 360 degree vista views of rolling farmland, craggy knolls, plunging quarries, tall native grasses, and plush green golf course fairway. I could go on and on but will instead tell you not to hesitate in booking this venue for your dream wedding day. Other than that, this venue was amazing and beautiful. Overall, the service on the day of was incredible. 12 people per table. The accommodations are beautiful. My husband and I just recently got married at Ballyowen Golf Club and were completely blown away. He also helped in the coordinat We cannot express how impressed we were with our wedding at Ballyowen, a property of Crystal Springs resort. It was indoors with 150 guests plus workers in a space with a 150 person capacity. We cannot thank you enough!!! Jen Baldwin also helped coordinate decor and the first look the day of along with other details that she and Louis organized. You made our day!! Thank you so much for your 5 star review! The golf course features a plush green fairway, which is a truly picturesque location for sun-kissed photo sessions. She answered every question/concern I had so promptly and was always so helpful. The cocktail hour in the lounge was so so beautiful, and our guests raved about how amazing the food and drinks were. Every step I took and every thought I had, it was like he was reading my mind. Overall, the food and atmosphere were amazing and our family and friends could not stop talking about what a great time they had. He was with me and my girls the whole day making sure that we had everything that we needed as well as coordinating all the food and ensuring that Brent and I had something to eat that day. It was fun and there are so many beautiful spots. asses, wild flowers, and towering fringes of trees. THe only complaint I have is that we did not eat enough at cocktail hour. She even helped decorate my sweetheart table and made sure everything was were it was supposed to be for the reception! Add to cart $150.00. Working with Nicole, the on-site wedding planner was so fun! Louis went absolutely above and beyond what I would've imagined a Maitre D' would do! Taylor unfortunately parted ways with Ballyowen about a month before our wedding, which is when we were introduced to our new coordinator, Lee. ted on a beautiful golf course with picturesque rolling hills. Finally we came across Ballyowen through a friend's recommendation, she'd gotten married at Blackbear and said Ballyowen was beautiful too. Couldn't be happier! I'm not quite sure when it was finally decided, as I don't remember being officially told we were moving it inside. So organized, helpful, and no request was too much! Beyond the food and the gorgeous wooden ceilings, stone fireplaces, cobblestone floors, bag piper who played for our guests as they walked to the reception, and bistro lights in the reception room, you just cannot beat the views. If you are looking for a private and intimate place to get married Ballyowen is ideal. The gorgeous sunset at the end of the night was the cherry on top!! Wedding Sales Team. Special thanks to Louis, the maitre d', for making my husband and I feel so special on our wedding day! Weve received endless compliments about how beautiful the venue was, how amazing the food was and how much fun every one had. Excuses after excuses have been heard, and I'm tired of it. She made sure our day went so smoothly up until our ceremony was overReadMore. She answered about 100 questions from us throughout the planning process before we were introduced to our wedding coordinator, Taylor, who was equally as amazing. Our guests were blown away by the views and we were so happy to share this stunning slice of NJ with our family and friends! The foodoh my, the food. it was so delicious!! We had about 100 people and it felt like the perfect amount for Ballyowen - I wouldn't have more than 125 in that space. uld dream up, you've found your venue. stal springs, there is an unlimited shuttle to and from all venues! Mike was our right hand man for the rest of the day. tail was taken care of. Hotel: Minerals Hotel We had the most gorgeous, picture perfect day allowing us to get married outside and our guests were floored by the stunning course and mountains in the distance. It was extremely affordable compared to other venues in the area and includes so much! Thank you Marie. Make 2023 your BEST year yet starting with an inspiring team kick-off at Crystal Springs Resort, considered Best in Class in all areas of operation. Everyone absolutely raved about the cocktail hour and how delicious the food was. The staff at Ballyowen was professional and our day was everything we had ever hoped for and more because of all of their hard work. This breathtaking venue provides 250 sprawling acres and a panoramic view of the picturesque landscape. We are thrilled you had the wedding of your dreams. Julie helped coordinate everything for us and was a pleasure to work with, while Mike Mikulich, our maitre d was fantastic as well. However, it was genuinely the best day ever! Our families both traveled 3+ hours and it was totally worth it!!! She set up all of my DIY decor beautifully and truly made me vision come to life. But this also means everything appears very rigid on paper. Leading up to the day, Silje was always responsive to my emails and accommodating to my requests. These statements are in fact 100% true. Par 72. SO BEAUTIFUL. Louis is the Maitre'd and is AMAZING!! This golf club is brimming with Celtic inspiration and embodies an old-world design which will make you and your guests feel like you have stepped back in time. Almost all of our guests also went outside to take their own pictures. Ballyowen Golf Club 137 Wheatsworth Rd, Hamburg, NJ based Venue + 1 market 1 Recommendation Full Wedding (Ceremony and Reception) Pricing Starting at $11,000 Guest Capacity Up to 150 seated guests View full gallery About This Venue Ballyowen Golf Club is a country club wedding venue located in Hamburg, New Jersey. We liked working with our wedding coordinator, but we don't live in the area and had several meetings that could have been done over the phone. I never was without a drink, and he prepared a ton of food for us in our bridal suite for after our ceremony so we could have a few minutes alone to eat together before the craziness of the day continued. Louis was phenomenal all day and night not just with us but also my parents. Silje, The event coordinator at Ballyowen was also really great to work with. It felt like (even though I spent tens of thousands of dollars for that single day), I wasnt entitled to use the space as promised in my contract, that the golfers were the more valued client to the venue. Celebrate your special day with a Celtic style country club wedding at Ballyowen Golf Club. During the reception, Luis was always available to check-in with all of the guests and make sure we had everything we needed. th our most unreasonable of requests! If you are thinking about booking Ballyowen as your wedding venue, just know that they will completely exceed all of your expectations! As a young girl my wedding was something I dreamed about, played dress up for and longed for. Somewhere along the way, that was miscommunicated as Luis, in misguided good faith, had convinced the chef to prepare salads for our tables, when not everybody had a seat (as intended), or plate, or set of silverware (not intended). It truly added to the ambiance of the wedding. Both of us ate at cocktail hour, and both of our dinners!! In sum, we were very happy that we chose Ballyowen! I felt like I did not have to do anything just show up thanks to Silje and Michael. Our entire team was extremely pleasant to work with, Julie, Silje, and our maitre d, Mike. From the incredible landscape, delicious food, and wonderful service, they truly have it all. When the sun began to set, my new hubby and I went out for photos. I think the views are what sold us on the venue. The setting and buildings are beautiful for a fall wedding. Set in rolling farmland and open meadows that resemble an inland Irish links-style course is New Jersey's Ballyowen Golf Club. She was very helpful throughout the entire process while bringing the vision we had for our wedding to life. Our maitre d, Mark, was absolutely spectacular and took great care of my husband and I throughout the night. This modern sport involves throwing an axe at a wooden target, and attempting to hit as close to the bullseye as possible. He made sure we always had a drink in our hand and that we enjoyed every moment of our night. Top ways to experience Barrio El Golf and nearby attractions. I am giving four stars because my guests had a fantastic time and repeatedly have complimented my husband and I on choice of venue, food, and My husband and I got married at Ballyowen Golf Club, and all I can say is perfection. Warm Regards, The great thing about Crystal Springs is that your wedding package comes with a wedding coordinator. Seriously, if you are looking for a rustic yet natural, romantic venue with stellar staff, you must consider Ballyowen. Christine and her girls got ready on-site, while Steve and his guys got ready at nearby Minerals Hotel. Lorem ipsom verde unim pluribs quanto venk. The course sprawls across 250 acres of rolling farmland that overlooks the Walkill River. We felt so well taken care of by Louis, Julie, Silje and Jen right from the very first corresponding email up to the very last centerpiece being packed up to go home. I was stressing over weather and Louis our maitre d was on top of everything- constantly checking in and letting me know everything was going to be okay and we did end up having the most beautiful ceremony outside. Overall, the planning process with Ballyowen was very smooth and organized and the day was a breeze. When looking at venues, we knew we wanted a beautiful scenic location, somewhere we and our guests would feel at home, a pla Rehearsal Dinner: Black Bear Golf Club I would recommend 100%. stations. Julie and Lee were both there all day long, attending to all of mine and my bridesmaids needsRead More. And the ceremony space on the 10th hole?!?! From A Rustic Autumn Wedding in Hamburg, NJ Vendors Judith Rae Photography Tags Wedding Activities Reception Wedding Categories Decorations & Accents More Photos From This Album Maggie & Mike in Hamburg, NJ Always making sure my husband and I were eating, that we had a drink. If you are looking to wow your guests with delicious food and a GORGEOUS view then look no further!!! Our coordinator, Silje, was so great and answered every question and email quickly and with lots of patience (and I had lots of questions!) She worked with me up until the evening before the wedding on seating charts and what would look best. They accommodated for the potentially cold weather with heaters around the pavilion and lighting the fireplace. It didn't hurt that we had a picture perfect day. We had 40 rooms booked at Minerals, our rehearsal dinner at Crystal Springs Country Club and our post-wedding breakfast in a private room at Minerals. One of our favorite memories was riding on the golf cart for photos. You have the place to yourself and the smaller details really elevate it to another level. Guests are stilling reaching out and telling us how much they loved our wedding. We could not have been happier with our wedding at the Ballyowen Golf Club. Julie was great to work with (especially through the last year with all the ups and downs regarding COVID restrictions), the venue was beautiful and the food was fantastic. Silje, Taylor and Luis thank you sooo much! Nicole and Peggy were both amazing to work with and made sure every de From the food to our coordinators, everything about this venue screams wedding! From first being in contact with their wedding sales manager, Julie, we knew Ballyowen was the perfect venue for our big day. Julie was so helpful in the early stages with booking and any other que Hello Laura and John, It all went off without a hitch thanks to the amazing and accommodating staff! Our guests had a great time and could not stop talking about how amazing the food was. utiful and everything went smoother than I could ever imagine! Just had our wedding there last weekend, and we could not have been happier. ion and smooth operation of the entire wedding day. aff: Luis (maitre'd) and Silje (wedding day coordinator) specifically. Learn More. The best part was how gorgeous the entire venue was. Promising one another that you'll We recently had our wedding at Ballyowen Golf Club. But it was minor. It was everything that we hoped for and more. This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. There were so many places for nice pictures, and the food was OUTSTANDING! When our band was stuck in traffic and going to be late for our ceremony, Luis dealt with everything and didn't even tell us until our ceremony was over! drink in our hand thanks to Luis and his staff. Everything was truly a dream come true. Enjoy a beautiful Celtic setting on your special day. Christine and Steve held their Summer June wedding at Ballyowen Golf Club in Hamburg, New Jersey. The other big selling point for us was the fact that it was a resort. Where do I start when writing a review on my mind-reading friend Luis? She let us drop off all of our supplies a week early, and helped with picking out linen colors and other layouts and ideas, and checked in repeatedly on the wedding day. Julie made planning our wedding during COVID as stress free as possible and was always available to answer questions. Do not overlook this venue, its truly one of a kind. Hair and makeup arrived on time and were great until my mother-in-law, who had a mini-meltdown over her hair, and apparently the hairdresser was not being very helpful (she was last to go). On multiple occasions over the last months our guests were put through extra confusion to find and book our wedding block. I did not feel welcomed and feel as if I could ask questions without receiving snarky answers. Private Full-Day Santiago City and Wine Tour. The color scheme consisted of greens, dusty blues, gold and white. Ballyowen r gorgeous location and definitely unique; the guests loved the laidback atmosphere and watching the sunset over the hills. eyond to make sure we had everything we needed. The venue is stunningly beautiful, the food was delicious (and there was so much of it), and they worked with us to include all of our ideas. Our Maitre D, Laurie, was so attentive. Overall, the food and atmosphere were amazing and our family and friends could not stop talking about what a great time they had. Our guests cannot stop talking about how beautiful the ceremony location was. I've been waiting for over a month now for a refund from Ballyowen. BALLYOWEN GOLF CLUB ** ADDITIONAL COST * COUNTS AS TWO SELECTIONS ALL MENUS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE BALLYOWEN GOLF CLUB AT CRYSTAL SPRINGS RESORT ** ADDITIONAL COST * COUNTS AS TWO SELECTIONS ALL MENUS AE SUECT TO CHANGE plated dinner reception GOLD PACKAGE Julie is very knowledgeable, personable and patient. 137 Wheatsworth Rd. This venue is perfect for both large and intimate celebrations, hosting country weddings of up to 150 people. The setting was beautiful and our guest raved about the food and how amazing the reception room looked. The setting was gorgeous, and the staff couldn't have been more helpful and attentive! 't see the hold up. Its a links-style course, so there really is no shade! With planning a wedding during COVID it was an even more stressful experience but Julie made sure all my questions and concerns were addressed right away. Ballyowen Golf Club is one of the most scenic wedding venues I've found in Northern New Jersey. The outdoor ceremony space has the most incredible views and is perfectly maintained. We had drinks all night, water when we needed it and both sets of parents were treated like royalty. Bus Tours. She was great- knew exactly what she was doing and always kept me calm. They will not let you down. It was so nice getting to know you both! held, is enclosed by all glass windows, so throughout the night you continue to see the course and mountains. The food is amazing! From there he continued to run the rest of the reception flawlessly and even altered the timeline of the cake cutting when he saw my elderly grandmother was getting too tired to stay out for the entire reception. The magnificent stone Clubhouse embodies an old-world design . Our wedding day was absolutely perfect. Guests can enjoy a cocktail at the circular bar, while relaxing near the large stone fireplace with cozy lounge furniture. 4. The gorgeous sunset at the end of the night was the cherry on top! The scenery is amazing and the grounds are so well kept. We are still receiving compliments about the delicious food, gorgeous views, friendly staff and overall amazing venue. We were then introduced to our MaitreD for the evening, Mike. BALLYOWEN GOLF CLUB AT CRYSTAL SPRINGS RESORT. Cloudy weather is actually ideal for the photos and comfort. 3,265 were here. They even had someone shuttle over my welcome bags and hand deliver them to each guest. From the lush fields to the vintage indoor dcor, this space will add a timeless, elegant ambience to your special day. I can go on and on about how much I recommend this venue until my fingers hurt from typing.