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The Garden Vista Ballroom

4.5 ★★★★★ 119 Google reviews · Garden wedding venue in Passaic, New Jersey

Weddings All-inclusive

Colorful venue for weddings and other events, plus catering and planning services.

Plan your tour

  • Capacity hosts up to 125 guests, per the venue's own info
  • Pricing packages mentioned around $5,000 — confirm with the venue, since dates and package tiers change what's included
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  • Phone +1 973-777-6655
  • Website gardenvistanj.com — most venues book tours right on their site

Hours

Monday 10 am–6 pm
Tuesday 10 am–6 pm
Wednesday 10 am–6 pm
Thursday 10 am–6 pm
Friday 10 am–6 pm
Saturday 10 am–6 pm
Sunday 9 am–5 pm

Most venues show the grounds by appointment and close the calendar on event days — book a tour rather than dropping in.

Amenities couples mention

Amenities couples name in their reviews of The Garden Vista Ballroom — the fastest way to tell what the venue actually offers before you drive out for a tour.

🍸 Bar Service 2 mentions

“The bartender Will kept our guest happy.”

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Amenity mentions are mined from reviews and the venue's own info — they tell you what couples found on the grounds, not what's included in every package. Confirm what comes with your date when you tour.

What couples say again and again

The things reviewers bring up again and again across 119 Google reviews — with their own words as proof.

stunning venue & grounds 5 mentions

“This venue is a hidden gem that provides Valet, red carpet, amazing food, the most beautiful space and of course the best staff you could ever work with.”

😌 stress-free planning 4 mentions

“If you are looking for a stressfree, seamless, events with staff who care about your event, this is the place to be!”

📋 day-of coordination 7 mentions

“From the moment I booked it to the day of the event, Wilma has been amazing.”

🎉 guests raved about it 3 mentions

“My guests are still talking about the amazing food, the ambiance and the friendliness of the staff.”

🍽️ delicious food & drinks 2 mentions

“The food was amazing everyone loved it ,it was so savory and good .”

From the reviews

My husband and I held our wedding at Garden Vista Ballroom and loved our experience. Wilma was an exceptional host and very pleasant to work with. During the planning portion she answered all my questions gracefully (no matter how many times I called back-to-back) and unknowingly provided a sense of peace for me (the…

★★★★★ — Sellynesse, Feb 2025

Our hearts are full of gratitude for everything we experienced on our wedding day. Thank you to the team at The Garden Vista for your dedication and kindness, for accompanying us with such care every step of the way during the celebration. The venue, the atmosphere, and the service exceeded all our expectations.

★★★★★ — Ana, Jun 2025

What a amazing experience celebrate my daughter quinceañera at The Garden Vista, all the staff was so professional, helpful and kind. I would definitely think in this place for my next celebration!!!

★★★★★ — Daniela, Feb 2025

Where do I begin?! I just had my wedding here Saturday September 12, 2020 after it having to be postponed twice. Although this was very stressful to go through and plan during a global pandemic ,Jim (the venue owner) always Kept us positive and was extremely patient, flexible,helpful and hopeful.

★★★★★ — Y, Sep 2020

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Getting married at The Garden Vista Ballroom

The Garden Vista Ballroom comes up for weddings — confirmed on their own site. Two things make the tour worth it. First, see the garden at the time of day and season you'd actually get married — a garden that glows at golden hour in June can look very different at noon in March, so ask what's in bloom for your date and walk the path your guests take from parking to ceremony to reception. Second, bring your real questions: the rain plan (where does the ceremony move, and does it hold everyone?), shade and bugs for a summer afternoon, the catering and bar policy, the music curfew, and exactly what's included — tables, chairs, setup, and teardown are where quotes quietly diverge. Popular garden dates book 12–18 months out, so if the tour feels right, ask what's open in your season before you leave.

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Corporate events & private parties at The Garden Vista Ballroom

Reviews and the venue's own info mention corporate events, retreats, or private parties at The Garden Vista Ballroom — garden venues often have real weekday availability since weddings claim the weekends. A quick call answers the three things that matter: weekday and off-season rates, whether the space works for your headcount and A/V needs, and what catering is allowed. If your event lands on a Friday or Saturday in wedding season, ask early.

Where to find The Garden Vista Ballroom

29 Howe Ave, Passaic, NJ07055

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