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Need baby shower venue suggestions (Central Jersey). PLEASE HELP!

ejoy0101ejoy0101 member
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Hi all:

I'm looking for a venue appropriate for a baby shower in Central Jersey (preferably Middlesex, Somerset, Union, or Morris counties). I expect to have about 60 people and I prefer a place that I can rent out and provide my own food. I plan on an early afternoon brunch, light lunch or tea tea (finger sandwiches, cookies, pastries, cake, etc.) I'm hoping for a NICE VFW hall, community center, clubhouse or an alternative that is bright and sunny (lots of natural light). So many places I've seen are run down or super dark inside. 

I would also consider an affordable restaurant or other venue that would provide their own food. I would need to keep it under $25/per person which shouldn't be that difficult to do considering I'm only doing brunch or light lunch but you'd be surprised #-o

Any ideas or suggestions would be greatly appreciated. I need to finalize these plans ASAP. Thanks much!!!
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Re: Need baby shower venue suggestions (Central Jersey). PLEASE HELP!

  • mslynn2012mslynn2012 member
    Um, check the local board?
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  • ejoy0101ejoy0101 member
    I've done that and no luck. Thanks for your reply.
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  • absolutelymaybeabsolutelymaybe member
    Google special event venues central New Jersey?

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    kyliedaniellexx said:
    ejoy0101 said:
    I've done that and no luck. Thanks for your reply.
    but... you only posted on the local board 20 minutes ago. 
    Are you planning your own shower?
    Damnit! Don't you know she needs her answers NOW!

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  • cindyNmark2010cindyNmark2010 member
    There's an Elk's lodge in Linden where you can bring your own food.

     

     

     

     

     

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  • MaelaraMaelara member
    Uh, most of us are from all over the world. I personally don't even live in the USA. If your local board wasnt any help, google it.
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  • ejoy0101ejoy0101 member
    To answer some of your questions:

    I would prefer to do it at someone's home but unfortunately I don't have the space in my home and I don't want to just ask someone that hasn't offered to host it. I'm also willing to chip in a good portion of the cost b/c I don't want to burden those throwing me the shower with a huge bill. 

    I'm not planning my own shower but as many of my friends and family are out of town/state they suggested I pick a venue (as I'm in the area) and they would take it from there.

    Both DH and I have large families. Believe it or not, at 60 we had to exclude some extended family and friends.  

    We hope to have finger sandwiches and punch and play games but unfortunately even that can't be done for free when you don't have your own space in which to have the shower.

    I've searched the web for suggestions and continue to do so. I hadn't found much and decided to turn to the the bump boards in hopes that some ladies may have suggestions of places they've used or have been to. 

    Thank you @cindyNmark2010 for your suggestion. I will check out the Elks lodge in Linden 
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  • wildflower75wildflower75 member
    Sorry I'm not familiar with Jersey but this might help...

    https://lmgtfy.com/?q=baby+shower+venue+in+central+new+jersey
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  • wildflower75wildflower75 member
    missnacholover totally missed that because I was too busy googling for her!
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  • tilelady85tilelady85 member
    Out of your search area, but working dog winery in mercer county is really cute and allows parties. I was there over the weekend and there was a bridal shower going on. I thought it was the perfect place, but my family tends to hate al fresco dining. 
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  • ejoy0101ejoy0101 member
    @absolutelymaybe I would take free in a heartbeat even if it meant dodging a chicken or two.

    @excitedpreggo12 I'll check out the shower board. Thanks!

    @tilelady85 Mercer is not too far - I'm in S. Brunswick. I've never heard of working dog but I'll check it out. Thank you!
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  • Disneygeek77Disneygeek77 member
    Well I don't live anywhere near you but in general I would suggest a community room like at a church or library or perhaps even a subdivision  clubhouse. 

    Actually for my sister's bridal shower we resevered a large community room at a medical office  building for free. We also saved money because we were able to bring in our own food too. 
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  • Nfranco973Nfranco973 member
    I'm in northern nj and I booked mine at a Local post . It was way cheaper and better looking too. I would google local lounges in your area.
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  • Sarahbeth612Sarahbeth612 member
    ssstephanie214 said:

    Sarahbeth612 said:

    60 people $25 a person?  Whoa.  I live in a world where a small group has finger foods, punch cupcakes and dorky games at baby showers.


    Hope you find something perfect!
    What is a punch cupcake.....i......want one?
    Bahaha. Punctuation makes a difference ;)
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  • NJSteelerGirlNJSteelerGirl member
    Try carpaccios in middlesex. It's usually 15 per person but a full Italian style meal. My family does a lot of parties there
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    missnacholover said:

    You're welcome.

    Omg @missnacholover‌, i am officially in love with you. Let me google that for you is the best thing since taking a good crap.
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