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Outdoor wedding venue at Princeton
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Weddings

Say Your Vows in Picturesque Settings

From the glittering engagement party to the magical big day, your wedding at The Chauncey in Princeton is brought to life with expert coordination and custom-tailored planning.  With stunning settings, unparalleled service, and one-of-a-kind lake views, Chauncey is Princeton's most spectacular outdoor wedding venue. Your wedding is uniquely you...where you have it should be too! 

We also offer mini wedding options!  Our picturesque outdoor venue is the perfect location for your special day. 

 

5 STARS!  My daughter's wedding was fabulous!
My daughter's wedding was fabulous!  Rebecca was so patient with us and the many questions we had over the months and weekend of the wedding.  The staff was wonderful and my daughter's ceremony and reception went smoothly.  The food was excellent as was the service. A month later and we are still getting compliments on the venue, food, and entire experience from our guests.  I would highly recommend Chauncey to anyone planning an event.

Matt & Cori's Wedding Ceremony & Reception, June 1, 2024

Jennifer S.

5 STARS - Becca was always professional and responsive...

I found Chauncey on The Knot and they were my first venue tour and left a long impression. After seeing several venues and discussing logistics, my now husband and I settled on Chauncey. We were hoping for a Saturday, but settled on Sunday. After a couple of months , we met our new venue coordinator, Becca, who is amazing. She was always professional and responsive to any questions we had. The food was good for the rehearsal dinner and the reception dinner. They were very accommodating of last minute decisions like adding a memory table. Everything went so smoothly that I barely had to worry. All of the little details were displayed just as I envisioned. The suite we used was large and spacious. One of our guests did have a problem with their air conditioner not working, but were able to move to a different room and slept comfortably. I didn't use the Laurie House, but the outside was beautiful. The Brodsky Gallery was a great location for everyone to mingle and meet post ceremony and the empanadas were delicious. We also elected a donut wall through Chauncey versus a cake through their preferred bakery. The pork roll and cheese was delicious as well. If I had to do it all over again, I would definitely choose Chauncey again as our wedding venue!

Joey & Alyssa's Wedding Ceremony & Reception, May 19, 2024

Alyssa V.

5 STARS!! Finding this venue was a dream come true.

Finding this venue was a dream come true. It has the outdoor setting that we were looking for and it’s a place surrounded by beautiful scenery and quiet. We had the pleasure of working with Rebecca as our coordinator and she was amazing. Effective communication through the whole process and responded to every question we had. On the wedding day, she made sure we didn’t have to do anything with decor and was on top of things which was very helpful. Definitely recommend this venue!

Andrew & Gloria's Wedding Ceremony & Reception, May 5, 2024

Gloria K.

5 Stars! Staff was fantastic and our guests loved the venue.

Rebecca was a pleasure to work with while planning our wedding--always quick to respond and provide details we needed for planning. The staff was fantastic and our guests loved the venue and open bar. We received a plethora of complements towards our bar tender and our personal server made it even easier to enjoy our reception. The cocktail hour and reception were professionally set up, the food was amazing, and the cake from Cramer bakery was delicious. The flexibility in add ons was great too when we didn't know the number of guests we would have as we selected a venue!

Jack and Val's Wedding Reception on July 13, 2024

 

Jack G

Thank you again for everything!
Our guests couldn’t say enough about the beautiful venue and the incredible staff. Someone was always asking if we needed anything. The staff were very relaxed and friendly. Their service was impeccable. You, Daniel, and Maria get special shout outs from my heart for making Friday night and all day Saturday so magical.   What to say about the food?  I have never experienced such flavors and presentation on such a large scale. How did your chef and staff manage it?  I felt like I was eating a meal prepared for a small dinner party instead of 180 people. Truly remarkable!  Several guests remarked it was the best wedding they ever attended. I realize your facility and the Laurie house are gems, but it was the personal touch you and your team provided that transformed a wedding into a wonder! I will always be a grateful MOG

Geri Secrest
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Picture Perfect Choices

  • Outdoor settings amid the lush landscape surrounding the lake with its beautiful fountain and bridge. Spring through fall, your options include a lakeside outdoor tented pavilion which remains on the grounds May through October. 

  • Your ceremony can be held at our beautiful gazebo that overlooks the lake. 

  • Solomon Dining Room, an elegant two-level venue for your reception with expansive windows and patio overlooking our scenic grounds and lake accommodating up to 150 guests 

  • Our Laurie House, a former hunt club, offers complete privacy and the charm of an exclusive country house. Seven luxurious guest rooms, plus beautiful living room and dining room, create the atmosphere of an intimate B&B. Ideal for wedding party accommodations, small rehearsal dinners and receptions. 

  • Micro Weddings embrace all of the details and elements of your wedding day just on a smaller more intimate scale. 

  • Minimonies are small, intimate wedding ceremonies in front of just a couple of loved ones. Our elegant gazebo at the Lake is the perfect location for your special day. 

Outstanding Cuisine

  • Executive Chef Ryan Dominiecki, uses local artisan products and produce. Seasonal cuisine and elegant service from our culinary team. 
  • Choose formal plated service to an elaborate cocktail reception 

  • Premium-brand bar service, an extensive list of wines and champagne 

  • Table settings designed with flair and executed with perfection  

  • A unique setting with quality and artistry in every detail, beautiful decor, plus cozy fireplaces for fall and winter weddings 

  • Professional event coordination - personal service from your first visit to the moment your last guest leaves Chauncey 

  • Exclusive service, and always one wedding at a time 

  • Welcoming hospitality and V.I.P. service for you and your guests 

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Beautifully Appointed Guest Accommodations 

  • 93 guest rooms and suites offer out-of-town family and friends gracious hospitality and comfort 
  • Complimentary fitness center and indoor salt water pool for overnight guests 

Convenient Location 

  • Minutes from historic Princeton and Lawrenceville 

  • Minutes from NJ Turnpike and Route 1 

  • Within an hour of Manhattan, Philadelphia and major airports 

Please Contact Rebecca Dixon, our Catering Manager For Your Special Event Needs

One Chauncey Road  Princeton, NJ 08541
E-Mail:  rdixon001@ets.org

 

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