Historic Shackamaxon Country Club is one of New Jersey’s most renowned wedding venues. Our beautifully landscaped grounds offer a magnificent setting for your wedding reception. This private, lush setting is also the perfect backdrop for your wedding photographs.
Facilities and Capacity
Shackamaxon’s newly renovated grand ballroom can accommodate up to 325 guests, with multiple configurations available to suit the size and goals of your event. Our dedicated staff will work with you to coordinate the perfect menu, professional service, decorations, and setting. Our staff can assist in making your event as grand or intimate as you would like.
Services Offered:
For every special occasion in your life, Shackamaxon Country Club provides the atmosphere, elegance, and gourmet catering that create beautiful memories. From grand to intimate, from indoor elegance to outdoor beauty, from personal milestones to corporate events, we invite you to celebrate at Shackamaxon. We host 1 wedding at time! We are a full service catering venue, making us your one-stop-shop for all wedding needs!
Book your tour today to see our newly renovated Grand Ballroom and Cocktail Areas!
We can provide:
- Various Wedding Menu Packages (we can customize to your liking)
- Glassware, China, Chairs, Linen, Table Numbers, Votives
-Coat Check (Weather Permitting)
-Complimentary Menu Tasting
-Onsite Wedding Coordinator
-Onsite Wedding Ceremony
-Professional Banquet Staff
-Bridal Suite & Groom Room
-Custom Wedding Cake
-Bar & Signature Drinks
-Recommended Vendors
-Picturesque backdrops
-Wedding Rehearsal
-Bridal Attendant
-Valet Parking
To start there isn't enough nice things we could say about this venue and their staff. Kathy and Sean had made the craziness of wedding planning such an easier experience than we ever thought it would be. They were so professional and kind. They were always an email or phone call away, answering any of the many questions we had about the wedding process. Everything was perfect from the decor, to the food, and the serves. We received so many complements about how kind the servers were and how amazing the food was. Working with Kathy and Sean was a wonderful experience that helped us have the most perfect wedding day we could ask for. Reviewed on 21-12-2023
Alicia Lang(other)5 out of 5 Rating
Having our wedding at Shackamaxon was a last minute decision. We had searched a lot off venues in the central NJ area but had not thought of Shackamaxon even though it was so local. When we went to check out the venue, everything was newly remodeled, the price point was exactly what we were looking for and Kathleen and Sean were more than accommodating to us throughout the entire experience. They answered all of our question thoroughly, responded to emails quickly, and worked with us to meet all of our needs. Both Kathleen and Sean are calm in demeanor which is really helpful during a stressful time. They even had a small birthday cake with a candle for my Dads surprise birthday shoutout. Our food tasting was a really fun experience. All of the food was top notch and the staff was excellent. The grounds of the country club are on a beautiful golf course and great for pictures (except when it rains like on our big day). Our bridal suite was a really pretty and a perfect size, Thew cocktail room was cozy with a fireplace and brand new bar. The reception room was just gorgeous- we had options for wall lighting which made for an even bigger statement with my simple decor. The size of the reception room can change according to your needs and the dance floor was the perfect size which was also adjustable.Our time at Shackamaxon was really so special and I wish I could go back and relive it all and actually eat the delicious cocktail hour food. I definitely recommend Shackamaxon if your looking for that \"fancy\" wedding feel with a lower budget. We are so grateful! Reviewed on 14-12-2023
Kristin Otis(other)5 out of 5 Rating
I had the best time this past weekend at my future sister-in-laws wedding at The Shack! From the moment we stepped foot at the venue, the staff treated us amazingly. I had the pleasure of interacting with Ashley (bridal assistant), and then Kathy, Sean, and Cesar who did an incredible job! The bridal suite when we arrived as stocked with food and beverages which was great after a long day and having a break with pictures. The cocktail party was a large space which allowed all guests to move around seamlessly to get food at the various stations and get a drink at the bars. Then came the amazing reception which allowed for a large party to move around the dance floor and enjoy the best food! I would highly recommend this venue to anyone looking to book their wedding! Not only is the venue beautiful but you also get great staff to help you along the way with everything! Reviewed on 15-11-2023
Kathy Schneider(other)5 out of 5 Rating
We are thrilled to say that we hosted our daughter’s wedding at Shackamaxon CC this past Saturday and it was fantastic! From Day One, Kathy, Sean and Caesar could not be more accommodating and gracious. They are true professionals that answered all of our questions and went above and beyond to help us throw a wonderful wedding reception. From the moment we pulled up, golf carts were waiting to take us to pictures on the beautifully manicured golf course. A bridal suite to help us decompress, filled with drinks and food, before we moved on to the unbelievable cocktail hour. All top shelf liquor, food that our guests are still raving about (although we don’t know how anyone even had room for dinner after the unbelievable cocktail hour selections); cake and assorted pastries from Bovella’s Bakery, a great banquet room with a dance floor with more than enough room for all of our guests, cocktail hour room overlooking the beautiful golf course…I could go on and on. Look no further and book this place. They have set the bar high on how to host a wedding reception. You won’t be disappointed…in fact, you will be so happy that you did! We are!!! Reviewed on 13-11-2023
Allison S(other)5 out of 5 Rating
I had my wedding this past weekend at Shack and it was the most perfect day!!!!!Kathy, Caesar, Sean and the rest of the staff are a dream team! All the guest raved about the food and drinks. They are so accommodating and will go above and beyond to make your day special. If you are looking for an elegant, classy, fun environment look no further!!!! And if you do plan your wedding here please invite me! I want to experience it as a guest as well!!!! Reviewed on 13-11-2023
Maria Freitas(other)5 out of 5 Rating
If you want to have a classy, elegant, fun wedding reception, THIS IS THE PLACE!The food EXCELLENTDrinks TOP SHELFService TOP NOTCHGrounds BEST PICTURES Reviewed on 22-10-2023
Rachel Joyce(bride)5 out of 5 Rating Wedding Date 22-04-2023 We had our wedding at the Shackamaxon and it was amazing. Kathy did a great job of keeping everyone in line and accommodating whatever we needed or requested. She sat down with us after the management changes and the renovations and helped redo our entire contract. Reviewed on 27-04-2023
Mary Ring(other)5 out of 5 Rating Wedding Date 06-05-2022 I had a milestone birthday party for myself in May 2022. The Shack staff were fabulous in helping me plan and throw a great party. The food was great and the service very attentive. I highly recommend Shackamaxon as a venue. Reviewed on 30-12-2022
Donna Vasel(other)5 out of 5 Rating Wedding Date 05-03-2022 I had my daughter's bridal shower at Shackamaxon Country Club. Kathy, the director of catering, was a pleasure to work with and was a big help in making the experience seamless. All the staff was friendly and helpful. The food choices and quality exceeded our expectations. We had a sit down luncheon. My guests raved about the food. The room was large, inviting and the decor was beautiful. The staff did not rush us. I definitely recommend Shackamaxon Country Club for any event. In fact, my work recently had our holiday party at Shackamaxon. It was buffet and every single dish was delicious. Reviewed on 30-12-2022
Rachael L(bride)5 out of 5 Rating Wedding Date 05-11-2022 We had a tremendous experience with Shackamaxon! Kathy and Cesar were extremely helpful and accommodating throughout the entire process. We were a little nervous when the original event coordinator had departed but Kathy and Cesar were amazing and we think that this worked out for the best. Kathy and Cesar made sure that we were on top of all the details and were amazing with helping us plan the tasting, seating chart, tea ceremony and reception. They also set up the dance floor multiple times so that we could practice for the first dance and the father-daughter dance. They also allowed us to practice the night before the wedding for a \"surprise\" for the groom. I grew up in the area, so I've been to Shackamaxon quite a bit. The clubhouse was renovated earlier this year and looks much more modern / updated. The ballroom floor no longer has the holes / divots underneath the carpet, so it is much safer, especially for heels. The ballroom was extremely spacious and was able to accommodate our 15 piece band and 200+ guests! They were also able to accommodate our 145'' projector which was perfect for the outdoor patio. The food was fantastic! All of our guests complimented the food and how delicious everything was as well as how attentive the service was! Our bridal attendants were also extremely helpful and we were pleasantly surprised that we were able to get some beautiful outdoor pictures in November. We also were able to plan the brunch and golf the following day, which was also wonderful. Overall, we really enjoyed our experience, and if we could do it again, we wouldn’t change a thing. Reviewed on 13-11-2022
Lilian Louie(other)5 out of 5 Rating Wedding Date 05-11-2022 Everything was perfect. The venue event manager couldn't be any more helpful, she went above and beyond to make our daughter's wedding perfect from tasting, setting up for dance lessons, explanations of all the charges, assigning bridal assistants for the day of the wedding, making sure everything was going according to our plan throughout the day of the wedding, etc The food was excellent and the service was exceptional. Reviewed on 09-11-2022
Laura Scutari(bride)5 out of 5 Rating Wedding Date 08-10-2022 EXCELLENT!!! Our wedding was 10/8/22 and Shackamaxon was perfect. From the first meeting with Kathy to the food tasting to the wedding, I can't say enough great things about this venue and the entire staff. They made our wedding go smoothly, FANTASTIC cocktail hour, dinner food and drinks, so attentive to us and all our guests and I had no worries. We were able to go take pictures on the golf course which was great. The new renovations are beautifully done. I would HIGHLY recommend this venue for a wedding or any sized party! Reviewed on 12-10-2022
Caitlyn Oliveira(bride)5 out of 5 Rating Wedding Date 04-06-2022 My wedding on June 4, 2022 was the absolute BEST!!! Kathy & Cesar and the entire Shackamaxon staff was top notch! So attentive, organized and amazing! The food was great, the atmosphere was perfect and the set up was outstanding! All staff (especially Kathy, Cesar and Kaitlin the bridal attendant) were PHENOMENAL! After planning and stressing for 2 years, Shackamaxon owners did a great job with this hiring this new events/catering team and I look forward to future parties and events hosted at the Shack! Reviewed on 07-06-2022
Danny G(guest)1 out of 5 Rating
I was a guest of a very close friend of mine who had their wedding this December. Being in event planning for over 10 yrs. I must say this place should be ashamed of themselves on how they carry out a wedding. First off, the bride and groom were called a month before their wedding by the GM and were told that they need to increase the menu $5 more dollars per person after already having a contract in place. Then the day of their evening wedding they were told that they would have access to the entire space for pictures at 4 PM but the wedding that was performed during the day guests were still lingering around the main area for pictures and the venue did nothing, so they lost out on those photo shots. I found laying around the timeline for the day wedding which had it ending at 3:45 PM. Clearly not enough time to clear out all the guests. Then the center pieces that the venue promised, the day of the wedding when the bride said something they simply responded “ can’t find them” and put 4 small votives on each table. The cocktail hr area still had dirty glassware from the previous wedding sitting on the ledge. They had all these nice pretty candles around the cocktail area and bar and only a quarter of them were lit. Even the battery ones weren’t even turned on. Get into the main room and find out that the kids table was served champagne and had 2 children drinking them. A 8 yr old was one of them. The brides maitre d left at 7 pm cause her shift ended (which I have never heard of in the middle of a wedding). Watched the service take dirty salad plates and put them on the same tray as dinner plates being served. Actually saw a salad fork fall onto a dinner plate and which was still served until I said something to the server which she then corrected and got a new dish. I can understand if 1 thing is over looked. We are all human, but this bride and groom came across as simply a check for them to cash. So much attention to detail had gone unnoticed. With so much competition in NJ for venues I would certainly not recommend this place to anyone looking to host an event. Reviewed on 29-12-2021
Heather Svenson(bride)5 out of 5 Rating Wedding Date 18-09-2020 We postponed our full reception during Covid to 2021 and moved forward with a smaller immediate-family-only reception (plus their significant others) for a total of around 15 people in September 2020. Shackamaxon was perfect proximity to Holy Trinity in Westfield, they had a nice tent setup outdoors with a great view, all interactions with staff was fantastic from initially looking for a new venue to the end of our reception, they let us use the get ready room prior to our ceremony at Holy Trinity, and the food was great. Highly recommend and appreciate how they helped to make the day so perfect. Reviewed on 05-04-2021
Liz Tubelli(bride)5 out of 5 Rating Wedding Date 15-08-2020 Anita is the best. It was spectacular. We really made the right choice with Shackamaxon. We had to postpone the big celebration, but we’re able to have an outdoor celebration with 30 people. They worked with us and never caused any added stress. The service was the vest I have ever received. We can’t wait to have our big celebration here again this summer! Reviewed on 11-12-2020
Lori Charriez(bride)5 out of 5 Rating Wedding Date 17-08-2018 The Shackamaxon Country Club is the perfect setting for a beautiful wedding. My husband and I are delighted to have selected this venue. I remember leaving our detailed meeting with Anita & Christian completely confident that they would help me create an exceptional event that everyone would enjoy. They went above and beyond with their attentiveness to every detail we requested. Anita was diligent throughout the entire planning process answering questions or concerns and maintaining excellent communication with me. The food, ambiance and service far exceeded our expectations and that of our guests helping to create a most memorable celebration. Reviewed on 24-08-2018
Laura Cancio(bride)5 out of 5 Rating Wedding Date 12-05-2018 We just had our wedding at Shackamaxon on 5/12/18 and it was absolutely perfect. Theresa and Anita were available every step of the way to make sure everything was set up according to plan, they were super flexible with what we wanted to do and nailed every last detail, made our centerpieces look phenomenal, and even got a hard-to-find ingredient for our signature cocktail during our cocktail hour! The place itself is absolutely gorgeous, like others mentioned, huge dance floor, plenty of room for a huge wedding (we had ~220 seated guests), exceptional food and the bridal suite is brand new as well. I loved the level of detail, service and attentiveness - they truly go above and beyond to make sure your wedding is perfect! Reviewed on 17-05-2018
Melissa U(bride)5 out of 5 Rating Wedding Date 12-08-2017 We initially looked at Shack a year before our wedding and loved it the moment we walked in the door. The dance floor is HUGE, there are a bunch of options for bar locations, the patio was a great size, our food tasting was delicious and the staff was so accommodating. Robin and Rakesh were awesome and replied to any questions very quickly via email throughout the whole process. The day of was absolutely perfect. We got to the country club and had golf carts waiting for us to go out to take pictures. Cocktail hour had great food. Robin and Rakesh made sure everything was how we wanted it and people are still raving about our day! We made a great choice by having our wedding at Shackamaxon :) Reviewed on 03-09-2017
Lacey Bongard(bride)5 out of 5 Rating Wedding Date 15-07-2017 We fell in love with Shackamaxon the moment we saw it! We both wanted a beautiful golf course venue for our reception and just knew the Shack was the perfect place to celebrate our marriage! The entire team at Shackamaxon is there to make sure your wedding day is the perfect day. Robin was amazing at coordinating all the little details at putting our reception together and making the room look beautiful! I had a lot of little things decor wise and she did such a wonderful job putting it all together and I truly appreciated it! When we arrived after the ceremony, we all got to hop in golf carts and ride around the golf course to take the most beautiful pictures with our bridal party. Cocktail hour was in the grill room and outside patio and all our guests raved about it! The seafood bar was a big hit! Rakesh and the catering team at Shackamaxon were amazing and did such a great job all night - all our guests were so impressed with everything! Shackamaxon was our number one choice for our wedding day and gave us the wedding of our dreams - and more! We both could not be more thankful! Highly recommended this venue! Reviewed on 27-07-2017
Justin Guiliana(bride)5 out of 5 Rating Wedding Date 16-06-2017 We had the pleasure of having our reception here on 6/17/17. The Shackamxaon was amazing. They went above and beyond for us to make sure we had the wedding of our dreams. They were flexible on any detail we wanted. Guests were raving about how great the food was! Theresa was excellent as well. She made everything run smoothly, and bent over backwards to make this day special. We would HIGHLY recommend this venue for anyones wedding! Reviewed on 21-06-2017
Maria Tanios(bride)5 out of 5 Rating Wedding Date 27-08-2016 Our wedding was amazing! Kate and Chiara were so welcoming and helpful through out the whole process. They always answered any of my questions in a timely matter. The venue it's self was beautiful. The terrace overlooking the back was prefect for the cocktail hour. The food was excellent! Service was great too. So happy we picked the Shackamaxon for our big day.. thank you Kate! Reviewed on 20-09-2016
Christiane Darby(bride)5 out of 5 Rating Wedding Date 17-07-2015 What a fantastic place to hold a wedding reception! My husband and I fell in love with Shackamaxon the first time we visited through the personalized touch from the entire staff. Everyone was so friendly and helpful - and they gave us homemade potato chips that were delicious! Chiara was absolutely wonderful and always available to talk to. Our guests were delighted by the service they received the night of our wedding. The servers and captain were absolutely amazing, catering to every need of our guests. And how could I forget the food! Everything was absolutely delicious! I couldn't get over how smoothly everything went, and how accommodating Shackamaxon was to us and our guests. I would absolutely recommend this venue to anyone who is planning a wedding. Everything was perfect, and I wouldn't change a thing. Thank you so much, Chiara, for making our special day the start of our happily ever after! :) Reviewed on 24-10-2015
Christine Colonel(bride)4 out of 5 Rating Wedding Date 01-08-2015 After lots of research, we felt very confident in picking the Shack for our wedding. The venue is set on a beautiful golf course and the ballroom is modern. The wedding package is affordable, yet offers a wider range of options than your typical and similarly priced wedding package. Our guests raved about the quality of the food at our wedding and were impressed by the staff. Each table was assigned a waiter who also took table side drink orders. Chiara was always available and worked with us throughout the year leading up to our wedding. Unfortunately, the week before our wedding, we stopped by the Shack to see the venue set up for another wedding and were in total shock when we saw the golf course under construction. We were upset because up until that point we had no idea about the impending construction that would take place and be apparent on the day of our wedding. Luckily, we spoke with the GM and he was accommodating and apologetic. Even though the view wasn't what we thought it would be, we don't regret our decision to have our wedding at the Shack and they stood by their service and quality. Reviewed on 06-09-2015
Holly Fewkes(bride)5 out of 5 Rating Wedding Date 19-10-2013 Shackamaxon Country Club was an amazing venue for our wedding. The food was OUTSTANDING, the service impeccable and our guests are still talking about how wonderful our wedding was! Reviewed on 03-12-2013
Beth Libow(bride)5 out of 5 Rating Wedding Date 10-08-2013 My husband and I were thrilled that we chose SCC to host our wedding. The grounds and facilities are beautiful, the food was amazing, and the staff went ABOVE AND BEYOND to make our wedding wonderful. Our pictures on the grounds came out amazing. Our guests had a great time on the patio during the cocktail hour and dancing in the ballroom. We chose the place principally because we were excited about the menu and we were not disappointed. Everyone could not stop talking about how great the food was. And the staff was amazing from the start of the process through to our communications with them after the wedding. An example of how great the staff is -- the shuttle carrying half of our guests arrived significantly late to the cocktail hour and, although SCC has nothing to do with the shuttle company, SCC's event coordinator (Lauren Lucas) seamlessly worked with us to extend the cocktail hour and streamline the serving of the first course once we got into the ballroom so that we did not feel like we lost out on the beginning of our party. What could have been a huge downer at the beginning of the night was remedied by thoughtfulness, quick thinking and flexibility on the part of SCC. Having been to 20+ weddings before having our own -- we felt that we got great value for our money at SCC. Reviewed on 30-11-2013
Hello! Congratulations on your Engagement and Upcoming Wedding! Thank you for considering Shackamaxon Country Club for your very special day. Your Wedding Celebration is one of the most important days of your life! We feel privileged to be able to create this day and lifelong memory with you. I am the Private Events Director here at Shack, and have 25+ years of experience creating memorable experience for couples. I will be with you every step of the way from start to finish to ensure a fabulous wedding for you and your guests!