Bear Brook Valley

All-inclusive venue

The venue takes care of it all - food and beverage, rentals, the works!

Full wedding (ceremony and reception) pricing

Starting at $40,000 for off-peak dates, and $42,000 for peak dates

Packages

Prices start at $260

Guest capacity

Up to 325 seated guests

About this venue

Nestled in the rolling hills of Northwestern New Jersey, wedding venue Bear Brook Valley offers a unique blend of refined countryside elegance and sophisticated industrial charm. With only one wedding per day, we provide an intimate, bespoke experience for every couple. From breathtaking views to globally inspired cuisine and a dedicated team, we’re here to make your wedding unforgettable.

Seated guest capacity

130-325

Venue type

Ballrooms, Banquet Halls
Beaches, Waterfront Settings
Farms, Barns, Ranches
Golf and Country Clubs
Industrial Spaces
Vineyards, Wineries

Venue setting

Covered Outdoor
Indoor
Outdoor

23 Players Blvd, Newton, NJ 07860

Our event spaces

Silo Suite

A relaxing space to start your wedding day.

The Silo Suite is one of the two getting ready spaces onsite at Bear Brook Valley. The newly updated space features a wraparound vanity with makeup mirrors and lights, salon chairs, mirrors, and plenty of natural light. Enjoy a fresh breakfast, lunch, and drinks while prepping for your big day.

Guest capacity

1-30 Seated

1-30 Standing

Ideal for

Other

Room cost

Included in total venue pricing

The Stables

A cozy indoor ceremony space.

The Stables is one of the four onsite ceremony locations at the venue. The space provides a cozy vibe and is perfect for winter or rainy-day ceremonies. The Stables is located on the opposite side of the parking lot from the venue.

Guest capacity

Up to 150 Seated

Up to 150 Standing

Ideal for

Wedding ceremony

Guests often feel this space is

“Warm and cozy”

Room cost

Included in total venue pricing

Ballroom

Non-traditional ballroom with a bright and airy, luxurious vibe.

Our ballroom features brand new flooring (no carpet), floor-to-ceiling windows, farm tables, cross-back chairs, indoor fireplace, built-in uplighting, and a top-shelf open bar. This is where you'll enjoy a sit-down dinner with 5 entree choices, drinks, dancing, and dessert. The ballroom can also be transformed for your wedding ceremony.

Guest capacity

150-325 Seated

150-325 Standing

Ideal for

Wedding ceremony, Wedding reception

Guests often feel this space is

“Surprised and delighted”

Room cost

Included in total venue pricing

Cocktail Hour

New Jersey's best cocktail hour.

Savor a 90-minute cocktail hour at Bear Brook, where a top-shelf open bar, endless gourmet delights from around the world, and enchanting indoor-outdoor seating set the scene for an unforgettable beginning.

Guest capacity

150-325 Seated

150-325 Standing

Ideal for

Cocktail hour

Guests often feel this space is

“Luxurious and chic”

Room cost

Included in total venue pricing

Silo Suite

A relaxing space to start your wedding day.

Guest capacity

1-30 Seated

1-30 Standing

Ideal for

Other

Room cost

Included in total venue pricing

The Stables

A cozy indoor ceremony space.

Guest capacity

Up to 150 Seated

Up to 150 Standing

Ideal for

Wedding ceremony

Guests often feel this space is

“Warm and cozy”

Room cost

Included in total venue pricing

Ballroom

Non-traditional ballroom with a bright and airy, luxurious vibe.

Guest capacity

150-325 Seated

150-325 Standing

Ideal for

Wedding ceremony, Wedding reception

Guests often feel this space is

“Surprised and delighted”

Room cost

Included in total venue pricing

Cocktail Hour

New Jersey's best cocktail hour.

Guest capacity

150-325 Seated

150-325 Standing

Ideal for

Cocktail hour

Guests often feel this space is

“Luxurious and chic”

Room cost

Included in total venue pricing

Bear Brook Valley packages

Bear Brook Wedding Package

130-325 guests

Peak pricing $280-375

Off-peak pricing $260-360

Description

*Pricing shown is per person. We include for every wedding: Valet Parking • 2 Private Dressing Rooms • Wedding Coordinator • Premium Open Bar with 48 Draft Beer Lines & 25+ Varietals • Cocktail Hour with Choice of 7 Lite Bites, 3 Live Stations, 3 Classic Fillers, Cold Display & 2 Butcher Blocks • Sit-Down Dinner with Served Salad & Choice of 5 Entrees • Champagne Toast • Red & White Wine Per Table • Desserts & Custom Wedding Cake • Table Numbers • Wedding Card Holder • + more!!

Available services that can be provided by Bear Brook Valley

Services & amenities

Bar services
Catering services
Clean up
Dance floor
Dressing room / Bridal Suite
Event coordinator
Event rentals
Event staff
Lighting/Sound
Pet friendly
Service staff
Set up
Wedding cake services
Wheelchair accessible
Wifi

Transportation & access

Valet - free

Rentals

Barware
China
Flatware
Glassware
Lighting
Linens
Standard Chairs

Bear Brook Valley menu options

Reviews

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Rating: 5.0

5.0 out of 5

6 reviews

AV
Amanda V.
Rating: 5
•Apr 24, 2026
The best in the business!
If you are thinking of booking Bear Brook Valley as your venue, stop reading and do it now! If you are really still unsure let me assure you, the team at BBV knows what they are doing. I didn’t have to worry about a single thing on my wedding day. Rebecca was my coordinator and guided me through every step of the way. She answered so many of my questions and was so responsive. She would check in with me throughout the whole wedding planning process to make sure I was on track. She would keep me updated on things that were going on at BBV especially during all the renovations. I truly take pride in choosing a venue that cares about the quality of service they provide and continues to grow, expand and renovate their facilities in order to provide top notch service. The wedding day was seamless. Our Maitre’D, Mikayla, took care of us all day and everywhere I turned she was there. She followed me everywhere for all our photos on the premises. The staff is all connected via earpieces and we’re constantly communicating with each other so staff knew everyone’s whereabouts (including wedding party and family) and where able to seamlessly guide us for our first look and hide away for the ceremony. Both Rebecca and Mikayla communicated with each other to ensure we stayed on time and handled all our vendors arriving to point them in the right direction without having to bother the bride and groom. BBV has a social media team who followed us around and took videos throughout the day. She shared a file with over 100 videos of what she captured throughout the day and I was beyond appreciative of that. I did not have a videographer or content creator due to budget and the work she provided filled in all the moments I missed being a bride. Such as ceremony entrances where my brother forgot to shake my husbands hand by accident (but looked planned), our t-shirt toss entrance to the reception and seeing everyone’s entrance since me and my husband were in the back and couldn’t see, and so many other small moments that created the memories for us to look back on. Our guests were blown away with the quality and quantity of the food provided during cocktail hour. Even getting 5 entree options for dinner makes BBV stand out amongst the rest and provides great options for our guests. Francisco and his team behind the bar do extraordinary work. They kept the drinks flowing all night and they are all absolutely delicious. I could really go into detail how every single aspect of my wedding day was absolutely perfect but this review would be an essay at that point. If you got this far and are still reading the review, go book a tour and see for yourself how exceptional the venue and team is at BBV. I can’t thank everyone enough at BBV for making my wedding day perfect and magical.
RS
Rachel S.
Rating: 5
•Mar 10, 2026
A thousand star rating
If I could leave 100 stars I would. Sydney was my coordinator and major shout out to her for helping me stay on track with planning and helping everything move along. The day of was stress-free, not a thing went wrong, and they made everything so seamless and looks so effortless. Audrey was our attendant and she was on the ball. They just made everything so fun, high energy and stress-free. Carmelo was running things during the reception and honestly, I don’t think anything could’ve gone better. Every person that came to my wedding said that it was the best wedding they’ve ever been to. The food was outstanding. The staff was incredible. The venue itself is just absolutely gorgeous. I couldn’t have asked for a better experience.
HG
Haley G.
Rating: 5
•Incentivized review
•Sep 28, 2025
The perfect day
Bear Brook Valley was the perfect venue for our wedding. From the very beginning, their communication was quick, detailed, and incredibly organized - giving us full confidence in their ability to execute our vision. On the day of, our coordinator Ensle was on top of everything and helped the day go better than we could have imagined, and our day-of coordinators Makayla and Cameron were the best supports for us and our bridal party. The venue itself was beautiful, clean, and upscale, creating an amazing backdrop for our special day. The entire experience from start to finish was incredibly smooth and organized, and our guests raved about the exceptional service and attention to detail. We are so grateful to the Bear Brook Valley team for helping make our wedding day truly unforgettable.
AC
Allison C.
Rating: 5
•Incentivized review
•Jul 13, 2025
The most amazing venue
Bear Brook Valley was the perfect venue for our wedding. From the moment we arrived, the staff was efficient in getting us set up and ready for our big day, with only a few minor hiccups that were quickly resolved. The space itself was absolutely beautiful - big, bright, and so much fun for our guests. Amanda, our day-of coordinator, was a true lifesaver, never leaving my side and making the entire experience feel magical. We even got to meet the owner the next day during cleanup, and he was such a kind and gracious person who is clearly passionate about continually improving the venue. And the food? Incredible! We were thrilled to have a cake from the renowned Calandras as well. Overall, Bear Brook Valley exceeded our expectations and helped make our wedding day truly special.
AS
Anthony Ziccardi Studios
Rating: 5
•Dec 19, 2024
AMAZING WEDDING VENUE, HIGHLY RECOMMEND
Bear Brook Valley is an absolutely stunning wedding venue that our team always enjoys working at. The beautifully manicured grounds and elegant, rustic-chic interiors provide the perfect backdrop for our couples special day. The food is phenomenal & the cocktail hour is one of the best in NJ! We are so grateful to the Bear Brook Valley team for making our photographers & videographers always feel like family.