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 […]

After a tough year, it gave us so much joy to see these photos of Louis and LaShauna’s spectacular summer wedding! We’re so thankful that they chose the Crystal Ballroom at the Radisson Freehold NJ as the perfect venue for their creative vision. We’re also so glad that they chose one of our favorite NJ […]

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 […]

When it comes to deciding on the layout, decor, and fashion of your wedding and reception in NJ, there are a lot of sources to draw from. Blog posts, wedding magazines, and wedding planners are great places to turn when you’re deciding on the details of your wedding. Yet, none seem to be as popular […]

A wedding ceremony is not just about the joining of a couple together as one but also their families. Be that as it may, getting families to interact with one another isn’t always as easy as you’d like. This is especially true if your loved ones come from different backgrounds or cultures. Of course, you […]

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. […]

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 […]

Many grooms and groomsmen are stepping away from the traditional black tux when it comes to wedding attire. They’ve come to love the idea of being able to dress up and look good in front of the camera alongside the bride and bridesmaids. As the trend of grooms with swag continues to evolve, so does […]