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 […]

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. […]

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 […]

You’ve received your RSVPs for your upcoming nuptials, now you must create a seating chart for your wedding reception guests. Though assigned seating isn’t necessary, most brides find it to be practical. It ensures that you have enough tables and chairs ready at your wedding reception hall, and for some families, it can help to […]

We say beauty is all in the little wedding details. One of the most stressful events you’ll ever plan in your life is likely to be your wedding. Although you’re happy to be spending the rest of your life with someone you love, trying to put together a function that not only symbolizes but celebrates […]

Though often honored when asked to be a part of your special day, if there’s one thought that wanders through the mind of your bridesmaids, it’s bridesmaid dresses. If you’ve been to weddings in the past or seen pictures of bridal parties back in the day, you’ll see some pretty epic sleeves, shoulder pads, and […]