One of our guests even said it was the best they've ever had at a wedding. Their food is amazing, the reception area is bea We recently had our wedding at Ballyowen golf club. The Bailigh Bluff House accommodates up to 150 guests for your reception and overlooks the gently rolling fairways of Ballyowen Golf Club and the mountains beyond. Promising one another that you'll We recently had our wedding at Ballyowen Golf Club. If you do, you will have to hire someone/get someone to set everything up for you as this venue will not. From the moment we saw Ballyowen we knew we had to get married there. My husband and I dealt directly with Julie and Lee Wilde our wedding coordinator, who helped finesse all the final details and gave tips when I needed help in planning the most. Ballyowen Golf Club Wedding. Many of our guests (including my grandparents) were told that our wedding block didn't exist or didn't have rooms left, when we did. From the very beginning, I could tell we chose the perfect place for our wedding celebration. We had about 100 people and it felt like the perfect amount for Ballyowen - I wouldn't have more than 125 in that space. Plan your wedding wherever and whenever you want on the WeddingWire App. All these options had guest minimums that were substantially higher than the guests we realistically wanted to invite and we also didn't want to pay for a headcount if guests couldn't enjoy the venue with us. She was always right there taking care of anything anyone needed. Yesterday at Ballyowen Golf Club held a wedding reception going against multiple mandates regarding COVID-19. aff: Luis (maitre'd) and Silje (wedding day coordinator) specifically. If you are looking for a beautiful and unique space for an intimate wedding, go see Ballyowen! -Unless your heart is set on something like a dessert table, you really don't need to do any food upcharges/add ons (especially if you're doing a buffet). Thank you Ballyowen! She was always so quick to respond to all of my emails and was so understanding when we had a few family emergencies just days before our wedding. It poured in the middle of our ceremony and he recovered the entire thing so that it was no big deal. It was the most perfect August day with beautiful lighting. asses, wild flowers, and towering fringes of trees. Julie made planning our wedding during COVID as stress free as possible and was always available to answer questions. About a month before the wedding, Ballyowen got a new wedding coordinator, Lee, and she was amazing from the minute we started working with her. Go check it out and book it immediately - you won't regret it!! I could not have asked for a better venue!!! For the price, it is a standout venue! The food was very good and even better than our tasting. stations. 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. But this also means everything appears very rigid on paper. I had attended a wedding there many years ago and it made such an impression on me that day that I immediately thought to check it out for our own wedding. It was so nice getting to know you both! Description. We have a fantastic time! I cannot say enough nice things about them, they were truly wonderful. For people who have to trek, just ask if certain things can be done via email. On the big day, Silje and Luis wouldn't leave my side - they were constantly checking in with me and my family and the wedding party to make sure we were all good. Picking napkins and going over paperwork wasn't really worth renting a car and driving 2 hours! She was always one step ahead of us with logistics for day-of, and it is obvious she knows the venue and how to successfully execute the perfect wedding. The course sprawls across 250 acres of rolling farmland that overlooks the Walkill River. 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. 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! I would highly recommend Ballyowen to anyone looking for an amazing venue for their wedding! We had also sampled the macaroni and cheese at our tasting, and while still good, it was different from the one served at our reception different type of noodle and cheese. You have made our day!! 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. Later in the night Louis helped coordinate the cake, bouquet/garter toss and all the food with the kitchen. We added white paper lanterns to brighten things up a bit for photos. The first time we ever saw the venue, it literally took our breath away. We cannot say enough about Louie who was our Matire D for the evening. 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. We appreciate your looking into this so that it will not remain on your public-facing site. Find wedding inspiration that fits your style with photos from real couples, Sit back and relax with travel info + exclusive deals for the hottest honeymoon destinations. If you are the bride/groom, there are issues you want to be aware of. Overall, the planning process with Ballyowen was very smooth and organized and the day was a breeze. 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. Anything we needed, they were there. They took care of everythingRead More. Which was absolutely key especially with taking all the photos and greeting family and friends. 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. She even set up 100+ little succulents with our table cards in them! If you are thinking about booking Ballyowen as your wedding venue, just know that they will completely exceed all of your expectations! Hamburg, NJ 07419. BALLYOWEN GOLF CLUB AT CRYSTAL SPRINGS RESORT. Brent and I had visited so many venues for our wedding, we were looking for a venue that allowed for organic natural decor and our love for the outdoors to be indoors. Ballyowen Golf Club Paper lanterns hung from the ceiling during the reception, and cast a soft glow on the festivities. I think the views are what sold us on the venue. Little did we know 'wonderful' was a gross understatement!! We recommended Minerals Resort and Spa for accommodations because it was cheaper and had more activities. The only problem we had was with the air conditioning not being cool enough, but other than that I recommend Ballyowen to anyone looking for a different, non-ballroom atmosphere. 't see the hold up. Please be advised that the wedding in question was held at an outdoor venue, and that staff adhered to all COVID-19 protocols required for events transpiring at an outdoor venue in the State of New Jersey. 4. We are so thankful for example that Silje still took us out on the golf cart for photos despite the 95 degree weather on our wedding day! This is why I always tell my . Outdoor ceremonies of up to 150 attendees can enjoy The Pavilion and flourishing gardens, with the alpine landscape behind creating an unforgettable vision. The location is stunning, a gem in NJ. He kept a perfect timeline around the weather forecast, and thankfully it was sunny and beautiful all day. We were worried about getting marr My husband and I got married at Ballyowen Golf Club in October. re-d, was amazing and so helpful the entire night. All that's missing is the sound of bagpipes (not . It allowed my husband and I to be on the dance floor the whole night without a worry in the world. Where do I start when writing a review on my mind-reading friend Luis? We had drinks all night, water when we needed it and both sets of parents were treated like royalty. Every step I took and every thought I had, it was like he was reading my mind. 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. The whole staff the night of was amazing, and multiple guests commented how amazing the service was. -Crystal springs doesn Ballyowen absolutely blew us away from the moment we saw it! Say I do at the areas ultimate destination wedding resort. She is such a doll and is extremely responsive over any and every question you may have. Crystal Springs truly gave us the wedding of our dreams! After the ceremony Louis made sure my husband and I always had a drink in our hand and made sure we were satisfied with everything happening. We had such a great night and we feel we got more than we paid for! Likewise, when my dad had forgotten to give Luis the sparklers I had brought for a photo with our bridal party, Luis quickly found left over sparklers left behind from another wedding and lit them for us! 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). Guests can enjoy a cocktail at the circular bar, while relaxing near the large stone fireplace with cozy lounge furniture. Name. 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. Overall Brent and I were completely blown away by the service that Ballyowen was able to provide. We've found some nearby venues you'll love. He truly made our wedding a flawless event. We initially had our tour with Julie, and from then on, she was incredibly helpful and just really great to work with. Stefani & Chris. All in all, I couldnt recommend Ballyowen more highly. I felt like I did not have to do anything just show up thanks to Silje and Michael. utiful and everything went smoother than I could ever imagine! You don't have to worry at all! -The max for the venue is 150, but anything over 135-140 i think would have felt too cramped (word to the wise) I truly feel like Julie, Lee and Mike are now family. While we were driving the course, we were chased by a player assistant (an employee of Ballyowen) who immediately began to yell at us for being on the course, despite the fact that we were given the keys by Julie and told we were free to go. The icing on the cake was how affordable Ballyowen was compared to other venues we inquired about with less than Ballyowens top notch service. I can honestly say I was 100% stress free on the day of my wedding. Set in rolling farmland and open meadows that resemble an inland Irish links-style course is New Jersey's Ballyowen Golf Club. Silje was always so quick to answer our questions or accommodate anything that we wanted to come to life for our wedding day. Thank you so much Julie, Lee and all the great staff at Ballyowen Golf Club, you went above and beyond for our wedding! The outdoor ceremony space has the most incredible views and is perfectly maintained. The scenery is amazing and the grounds are so well kept. We had an amazing wedding at Ballyowen thanks to you! Thank you Ballyowen !! Private Full-Day Santiago City and Wine Tour. And the ceremony space on the 10th hole?!?! During the reception, Luis was always available to check-in with all of the guests and make sure we had everything we needed. Would not recommend unless you too also care more about yourself than others. The color scheme consisted of greens, dusty blues, gold and white. Everything from the food to the atmosphere were extremely classy. Nothing was out of the question and they helped us make sure everything was ready and in place for our big day. We are so honored to have hosted such a special event. Weeks leading up to the wedding Silje was amazing. She was great- knew exactly what she was doing and always kept me calm. Look no further for your dream wedding venue! None of the guests were wearing masks at any point in the evening and there were a lot of old people in the room. Louis was phenomenal. The bartenders were also extremely efficient, there was never a line! The real MVP of our wedding day was Luis, the Maitre D'. Length 7094 yards. Sign up on The Knot to reach more couples and book more weddings! The magnificent stone Clubhouse and Bailigh Bluff House embody an old-world design, decorated in dark woods and featuring a cathedral ceiling, circular bar and large stone fireplace offering breathtaking mountain views and sunsets. From the moment I walked on to the grounds of Ballyowen I knew it was the place I was going to get married. And the ceremony space on the 10th hole?!?! tail was taken care of. 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. The foodoh my, the food. it was so delicious!! The club assigned me a "day-of" assistant to help make sure everything ran smoothly, she was indespensable. The food was incredible, the staff were wonderful, and the wedding was perfect. The entire day was Oh man- where do I start with Ballyowen and their staff? Ballyowen Golf Club is an homage to the great Scottish links courses, the place where golf originated. Silje, The event coordinator at Ballyowen was also really great to work with. We truly felt they cared about us and our experience. My bridal party got ready there and my new husband and I stayed there 2 nights after the wedding before we went on our honeymoon. Our ceremony was outdoors and the day could not have been more picture perfect. Cloudy weather is actually ideal for the photos and comfort. The food was delicious and the service was great. They went above and beyond for everything to make sure we enjoyed the day! The staff, however, are what truly made our day unforgettable. There is not one thing I would have changed about the weekend. Our entire team was extremely pleasant to work with, Julie, Silje, and our maitre d, Mike. My only other complaint is that during the day, Julie gave our photographer the keys to a golf cart and told us we are free to explore the course and take photos anywhere as long as there isnt a game of golf on that hole. My husband and I searched high and low for the perfect venue - not too wedding-factory-like, something rustic and not too over the top, a place that was small enough to be intimate but large enough to be host a big ass party. Our wedding coordinator Silje was very helpful and responsive throughout the whole process and made the day go super smooth. Do yourself a favor and visit Ballyowen! 10/10 would recommend. The gorgeous sunset at the end of the night was the cherry on top! Ballyowen truly went above and beyond to accommodate weddings safely during this time. (Thank you Louis!!) My husband and I had been concerned that check-in time at the hotel was at 4:00 and our ceremony was at 5:00, and we were told the shuttle bus would only take 2 loops to get everyone to Ballyowen for the ceremony, but Silje kept telling us that is how it is. The bartenders were also extremely efficient, there was never a line! View photos. This scenic golf course features a beautiful gazebo that can serve as a romantic location for your ceremony. 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. The Bailigh Bluff House accommodates up to 150 guests for your reception overlooking the gently rolling fairways of Ballyowen Golf Club and the mountains. Get your competitor hat on in this safe and fun environment. 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. The reception room has glass doors all around and a patio, a large dance floor and bar, and is wonderfully maintained. Julie is very knowledgeable, personable and patient. Everyone absolutely raved about the cocktail hour and how delicious the food was. That I thought was so incredible! The service was excellent. Befo Ballyowen was hands down the most amazing venue. The next morning when we went to pick up all of our decorations, he had already gotten everything together and it was all waiting for us! Guests have been checking into the hotel, weddings have been held and are still currently being booked. We wish they paid closer attention to details on the hotel staff/management side. The great thing about Crystal Springs is that your wedding package comes with a wedding coordinator. held, is enclosed by all glass windows, so throughout the night you continue to see the course and mountains. Sorry, Ballyowen Golf Club is not available, but let's get you back on track! Our guests had a great time and could not stop talking about how amazing the food was. Julie and Lee were both there all day long, attending to all of mine and my bridesmaids needsRead More. The ceiling in the reception area is very dark. Guests are stilling reaching out and telling us how much they loved our wedding. It's unique and the space is intimate. Ballyowen is simply gorgeous. 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. ion and smooth operation of the entire wedding day. They both made sure to watch me walk down the aisle and held on to both my dress train and veil to make sure they didnt blow away on a super windy day. That brings us to the big day. THe only complaint I have is that we did not eat enough at cocktail hour. I could not be happier with every moment of the wedding. We had a great time exploring the grounds of the beautiful Ballyowen Golf Club in Hamburg, New Jersey . We have to take a star off however for the hotel management and room reservations department. it and eat our main course which was also delicious. I do not even know where to begin. Though the wedding ended at 11, no one rushed us out of the space, which we appreciated since we were all still enjoying the evening and the fire pit! Ballyowen r gorgeous location and definitely unique; the guests loved the laidback atmosphere and watching the sunset over the hills. Its a links-style course, so there really is no shade! So organized, helpful, and no request was too much! Im not sure where the miscommunication occurred, but he definitely did not know we were having a cocktail reception. 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. Not only did we have such beautiful weather, but Stefanie and Chris gifted us every wedding photographer's dream- time!! On multiple occasions over the last months our guests were put through extra confusion to find and book our wedding block. Definitely ask to get a golf cart to go out on the course to take photos! Ceremony & Reception: Ballyowen Golf Club Enjoy a discount on 18 holes of golf as selected, including cart. The golf club is over 250 acres is a wonderful venue in NJ away from the hustle and bustle and smaller wedding venues in NYC. It's air conditioned and heated so you don't have to worry about the weather. 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. From first being in contact with their wedding sales manager, Julie, we knew Ballyowen was the perfect venue for our big day. . A couple other annoyances: nobody offered to forward our marriage certificate to Hardyston Township, my maid of honor drove over an hour back up on Monday to submit for us as we were already on our honeymoon, but she also had to go back to Ballyowen as we somehow didnt get the top of our cake while we were there either. final, small details of the day and made sure everything went off without a hitch. It was inconvenient for guests to have to spend the time to call reservations instead of being able to book online. In short, if you want beautiful scenery, great food and hassle free service, ballyowen is a winner. Jen found them glued both just in case to have options if anything happened to the other. Julie, Silje, Luis and the entire staff at Ballyowen Golf Club. Some I didn't know about until later when my bridesmaids told me. The gorgeous sunset at the end of the night was the cherry on top!! This modern sport involves throwing an axe at a wooden target, and attempting to hit as close to the bullseye as possible. I booked this venue a year in advance, which gave me so much time to ask Julie or Silje a thousand questions ;) Not once did t We had our ceremony and reception at Ballyowen Golf Club on 6/30/17 and it was amazing! To speak to a Reservations Agent please call: If you would prefer to book your Tee Time over the phone, please call: Two Award-Winning Spas at NYC's Closest Resort. I'm not quite sure when it was finally decided, as I don't remember being officially told we were moving it inside. Thank you Luis!!! The team at this venue is wonderful, and not to mention the stunning grounds. The venue is stunning and the view is absolutely beautiful for pictures.