Up to 400 guests
Grand Ballroom
Our largest space holds up to 400 guests with plenty of room to dance, dine, and gather. The premier choice for Bergen County couples planning a grand wedding reception.
Bergen County's Most Historic Venue · Est. 1947
A Historic Wedding Venue
Since 1947, The Brownstone has hosted Bergen County's most celebrated weddings and milestone events inside a restored Paterson landmark, minutes from Franklin Lakes, Wayne, Ridgewood, and Montclair.
Established 1947
6 Distinctive Spaces
All-Inclusive Packages
Paterson, NJ, Near Bergen County
LGBTQ+ Welcoming Since 1980
Paterson, New Jersey
A landmark built for
A landmark built for
celebration
The Brownstone has operated as a wedding venue and catering hall since 1947, one of the first catering facilities in the country not connected to a hotel. The Manzo family has owned and run it since the early 1980s, preserving its hand-hewn beams and fireplaces while adding a glass Conservatory, manicured gardens, and ballrooms for celebrations of all sizes.
We have welcomed the LGBTQ+ community since 1980 and remain a trusted, all-inclusive venue for Bergen County couples who want every detail handled with decades of experience.
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Years of Celebrations
6
Distinctive Rooms
400
Max Guests
Established 1947Nearly eight decades of celebrations in Bergen County
Six Distinctive Spaces
From intimate dinners to 400-guest receptions
Event Spaces
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Six rooms built for every kind of celebration
Up to 400 guests
Up to 250 guests
Main Ballroom
Newly appointed and accommodating up to 250 guests, the Main Ballroom suits mid-size weddings, banquets, and corporate events in an elegant, updated setting.
Up to 150 guests
Grand Conservatory
Surrounded by English garden views and filled with natural light, the Conservatory is one of the most requested spaces among Bergen County couples planning a garden-style wedding.
75 + 40 guests
Red Room & Conservatory
This uniquely decorated suite pairs the Red Room (75 guests) with the Conservatory (40 guests) for cocktail receptions and outdoor affairs in the English Garden.
Up to 70 guests
Clubroom
Overlooking the English Garden, the Clubroom fits 70 guests, a favorite for birthdays, anniversaries, and bridal showers that call for something intimate.
Up to 36 guests
Cherry Room
Cherry paneling and a marble fireplace give this room a 1920s character. Seating 36 guests, it's ideal for private dinners, small bridal showers, and intimate family gatherings.
On-Site Kitchen & Bakery
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"The food is the part guests still talk about."
Our kitchen is known for Italian-style dishes: chicken scarpariello, veal rollatine, made-to-order pasta stations, alongside raw bars, carving stations, and sushi service. Every dessert, from your wedding cake to the Italian pastries, is baked fresh on-site at The Brownstone bakery.
What We Host
Every milestone, handled with care
Weddings
Say your vows beneath the glass Conservatory or dance the night away in our Grand Ballroom. From the first planning conversation to the final toast, our team builds every detail around your vision and your guest list.
Learn More →Banquets
Grand banquets for every occasion, from milestone anniversaries to community celebrations. Our banquet team manages every detail so you can be a guest at your own event.
Learn More →Baby & Bridal Showers
Celebrate new arrivals in the Clubroom or Cherry Room, set with fresh flowers and a menu guests will be talking about for weeks.
Inquire →Sweet 16
The Grand Ballroom holds up to 400 guests with a dance floor, full bar service, and a banquet team experienced in court presentations and family traditions throughout Bergen County.
Inquire →Corporate & Fundraiser Events
From company holiday parties to executive dinners and fundraisers, The Brownstone banquet team has hosted business and community events for decades, with rooms suited to 36 to 400 guests.
Inquire →Birthdays & Anniversaries
Mark life's greatest milestones in a setting worthy of the occasion. From intimate dinners in the Cherry Room to landmark birthday galas in the Grand Ballroom, every detail is handled with care.
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What Our Guests Say
"Guests cannot stop raving about the venue, food, and ambiance."
★★★★★
"The gardens and glass Conservatory fit my vision of a whimsical, secret garden wedding perfectly. The food was beyond what any other venue could offer."Mariah & Jared Butler
★★★★★
"Booking The Brownstone for my December wedding was the best decision my husband and I made. The venue was decorated beautifully and really added holiday warmth to our day."Nicole Clericuzio
★★★★★
"Thank you, Tommy and Albert, for such an amazing wedding. Our guests cannot stop raving about the venue, food, open bar selection, and ambiance."Natalie Carvajal
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Bring The Brownstone home
Order the same recipes our event guests have trusted for decades, available for pickup or delivery.
Away From the Venue
Off-Site Catering
The Brownstone brings full event catering to your location, from corporate lunches to weddings for 500 guests. Our staff handles setup and service, with menus from sandwich platters to a full Summer BBQ package.
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At Our Paterson Venue
On-Site Catering
Everything from cocktail hour to dessert: raw bars, carving stations, and pasta stations prepared by our own kitchen staff, plus baked goods made fresh daily in The Brownstone bakery.
Learn MoreTrusted Preferred Vendors
Photographers, florists, DJs, and nearby hotels; we'll coordinate with yours or recommend ours.
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Common Questions
Everything you need to know before you visit
Our six event spaces range from the 36-guest Cherry Room to the 400-guest Grand Ballroom, so we can host an intimate family dinner, a mid-size celebration, or a full wedding reception at our Paterson venue close to Bergen County, NJ.
Yes. Our off-site catering team brings the same kitchen, staff, and menus to your chosen location throughout Bergen County and beyond, handling everything from corporate lunches to full wedding receptions for up to 500 guests.
Our wedding packages include catering, bar service, a tiered wedding cake from our on-site bakery, fresh flowers, and a dedicated banquet manager who coordinates every detail from your first tasting through the final toast.
Yes. Our kitchen prepares food fresh on-site for every event and can accommodate dietary restrictions and food allergies with advance notice to your banquet manager.
Absolutely. The Brownstone has proudly welcomed and celebrated the LGBTQ+ community since 1980.
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Your celebration deserves a landmark.
From your first tour to the final toast, our team handles every detail so you can simply enjoy the day. Six rooms. Legendary cuisine. Nearly eight decades of care.