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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

A wedding cocktail hour serves as a prelude to the reception. It’s a great way to keep guests entertained while waiting for the bridal party to arrive (and other guests to show). Held in a small reception area or outdoors, guests are invited to indulge in refreshing beverages, light entertainment, and, of course, food. As […]

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 […]

It would seem that no wedding reception is complete without a wedding cake. Often the center of attention at the dessert table, every couple wants to make sure that it tastes just as good as it looks. Though you would think that the wedding cake would be one of the easier tasks to handle on […]