We didnt have to worry about tracking down anything because the staff/maitre-d gathered it all up and put it in our room for us. The Madison Hotel is an opulent reception venue located in Morristown, NJ. Every detail was taken care of. The food was phenomenal and every guest left with a full and satisfied belly! And the service and food could not have been more amazing! Page last updated: Mon, 18 Apr 22 05:48:00, 1989 - 2022, Hopscotch Press, Inc. All text is written and copyrighted by Here Comes The Guide. Although we are now done with the wedding at the Madison, they have gained a lifelong client of anniversary dinners, overnight stays and random visits to relive one of the best days of our lives. In the weeks leading up to our wedding, Joe's guidance, suggestions/etc was hugely helpful in making sure I kept my head on straight. about. Everyone had such a great time, that the party continued at Rods after. Tim MacHale We had our ceremony in the Conservatory and our reception in the Ballroom of the Madison Hotel. When my husband and I saw the Conservatory we knew we had to get married at The Madison! For an effortlessly gorgeous event, couples are encouraged to reach out and schedule a consultation with the hotels event team. oncerns about the food. She made sure everything was set up how we wanted, and even cleaned up and packed everything for us at the end of the wedding. I can't say enough about this venue. We also had many guests traveling from NYC, and the train station is directly across the parking lot from the hotel. Thank you for helping to navigate what most times felt impossible. The hotel has two amazing restaurants and the venue was breathtaking. It was my pleasure and I am thrilled you were happy with our services. The cocktail hour is where the food really shines. Then back into the Conservatory for the reception and the way it was transformed was amazing! beautiful wedding package that our family & friends are still talking about today. She tells my husband that she needs 2 minutes to go and grab me. d chandeliers in there make it really glowy and romantic. The Madison Hotel knocked us (and our guests) off our feet! At the end of the night she even had all of our things in our room ready and waiting for us. it was the place for our big day. Affordable Wedding Venues in New Jersey, "Best of" Lists & Ideas for New Jersey The day of, she checked on me often, helped my mom bustle my dress, and made sure my husband and I had food and drink with how quickly everything went during the cocktail hour and reception. H We held our ceremony and reception at The Madison on March 24, 2018. Overall, I am so thrilled with how our wedding turned out and would highly recommend the Madison Hotel! amazing! Tim walked through each challenging moment with us, and could not have been more supportive and helpful, always willing to answer the many questions we had leading up to our wedding day. Charles (catering coordinator/maitre D) was easy to work with throughout the whole process and responded promptly to any questions. I knew from the first time I saw a picture online that it would be our venue. Sincerely, Privacy Policy Cookie Notice Do Not Sell My Info. We had the most beautiful wedding weekend, and we owe many thanks and our appreciation to The Madison Hotel and the entire staff!! I mentioned this to Carolina, and she said not to worry. After all details were given, we still had staff coming to me the day of in regards to special meals and a missing table on the seating chart. (that, and the fact that having a hotel on-site was a major plus. All the guest loved the simple elagence of the room and I was continually asked how I found this location. I worked with Angie throughout the planning process and she was amazing- so accessible, very professional and gave me great advice and suggestions. We worked with Joe Zimmerman on our wedding day and he was very professional and made sure our event ran We LOVED our wedding at the Madison Hotel. Cons: The food is DELICIOUS!!!!! My first correspondence with Sara Maurer was prompt and professional, and the Conservatory basically sold itself when we My husband and I had both our ceremony and reception in the Conservatory a few months ago and really could not be happier with how everything turned out. If you are looking for the perfect wedding venue look no further. I emailed him as well to let him know just how fantastic he was to us, our families, and guests. The cocktail hour was in the Victorian Suite and the reception took place in the Glynallyn Ballroom. We are so lucky to have had such a beautiful wedding. Our guests had a stress-free weekend knowing they didn't have to worry about leaving the venue for anything and loved the atmosphere. Another note is that there is a sound limitation in the conservatory due to neighbors that made us a little nervous however the sound system that the Madison has in the conservatory was completely fine and we didn't feel as though we were missing any volume during our dance party! I was able to have a free complimentary room the night of and it felt like a dream come true the way it was set up! All of our guests continue to rave about our big day! We had our ceremony in the Conse We are so happy that we chose the Madison Hotel as our wedding venue. Our guests loved the venue, hotel, atmosphere, and the food. Sincerely, We had our wedding on March 20, 2022 at the Madison Hotel. Everyone enjoyed the food and the cake was out of this world! Everything from the centerpieces to the cake was pe We had our ceremony and reception in the conservatory. I hope that I get the honor and privilege to be a part of another event at your hotel! We got married in the conservatory which was absolutely breath-taking. You can't go wrong with The Madison Hotel team. As were the entire staff, so polite and professional! The Madison Hotel absolutely exceeded every one of my expectations and made our wedding day dreams come true. Most impressively The We had our reception in the ballroom at the Madison Hotel three weeks ago and everything was just wonderful. We were lucky enough to be the only event that day so we had the cocktail hour in the Conservatory and the reception in the ballroom. success. We also were drawn to having our wedding at The Madison Hotel because as many of our guests that wanted to stay overnight could stay - and about half of our guests did end up staying! If you're newly engaged or know someone looking for an incredible venue that has an available Saturday in June tell them to contact Tim at The Madison Hotel and tell them Elizabeth sent you! It was a tough decision b My husband and I have been reflecting on our wedding as we approach our 1 year anniversary (and what a year). I couldnt have pick a better Dear Bradley, dress bag, flowers, miscellaneous items) up to our room from the getting ready space. at we needed. They know what theyre doing!!! Secondly, we were supposed to get cupcakes during dessert since we provided our own cake, and never got the cupcakes. At the end of the night, he was even nice enough to pack up many of our items and bring them up to our suite personally. We work Dear Catie, She packed up cocktail hour food for us and it was waiting for us in our suite at the end of the night, and she also made sure we got back all of our decorations and props we had given to her. We had the room all day and night, so could leave our things in there until the end of the wedding, which was so convenient. Thank you so much for making our day perfect! The staff was amazing and constantly by my side and my groom's asking us wh My Husband and I had our wedding here this past month and there are not words to describe how amazing the whole staff at the Madison was! Ceremony at the Madison Hotel with reception in the Conservatory or Ballroom, Premium open bar, cocktail hour with passed hors d'oeuvres, displays, and ice carving, and a plated or buffet dinner, Chilled champagne service prior to the ceremony, Use of the Grand Piano (must hire player), 6-hour non-hotel room for wedding party prep, Complimentary suite with chilled champagne for the newlyweds on the wedding night, Complimentary hotel room for the couple on their anniversary, Tables, chairs, linens, flatware, direction cards, place cards, menus, and standard rentals, Complimentary deluxe continental breakfast and access to the pool, jacuzzi, and exercise facility for all overnight guests. Carolina proceeds to tell me to calm down, and that theres plenty of time. It speaks to the the tremendous staff and service they have!! that the space was decorated to our liking and took care of every single detail, including helping with the bustle on my wedding gown! omfortably fit in the room (we ended up with 136). Theres no cue from any kind from the staff so he starts the procession song as he was told because it was 2 minutes. Between the pictures of the tulips and the beautiful grounds and the actual events inside conservatory, Im not sure Ill have enough wall space for all my gorgeous pictures! Go in and see for yourselves and youll understand. Joe took care of everything from making sure all of the decorations and details were in the right spot to bringing everything back up to our room after the night was over. I knew I had nothing to worry about with Joe in charge. I will be sure to tell Joe you were happy with his responsiveness, attention to detail and class. For the after party they had live music at Rod's which was also a plus. Our overnight bridal suite was also ridiculously nice. re truly impressed by the entire day and how well they took care of us. Our family & friends still rave over the wonderful food, romantic ambiance of the Conservatory, and the pleasant and attentive staff! We were blown away by our wedding! I am forever indebted to them for making our wedding the most amazing and special days in our lives. The property is situated just west of the great metropolis of New York City, offering an ideal getaway from the hustle and bustle of urban life. etail without any urging from us. I don't know how this place does it, but they do it well. Hello! We met with her the day before our wedding as we dropped off all our supplies. Our guests are still raving about the food and the cake! I will cherish this day for the rest of my life. I would pick that room again in a heart beat! I am so glad to hear you were happy with our staff and that you thought the food was great and our venue was a step above and very classy! Joe is extremely professional, but has a calm demeanor that is contagious. I gave them a lot of directions for decor and they were From the first day my daughter and son-in-law met Joe Zimmerman to the day of their event, Joe made sure everything was exactly how the bride and groom wanted! I had given her a list of everything I wanted done, and all of it was executed. ss. Our photos are gorgeous, we enjoyed our time, and we were well taken care of. This place has one event after the next (I'm talking corporate conferences, baby showers, weddings, and meetings all at once) in every room on the same day. The conservatory at the Madison Hotel is magical, we got so many compliments on the venue and the whole ceremony. Truly the best ever! My husband and I got married in the Conservatory there and it exceeded all expectations. It has been 3 weeks and I have had so many relatives and friends who are still talking about my wedding, saying what a wonderful time they had! Don't hesitate to DM with any questions! The room was absolutely gorgeous from day to night, and made for the absolutely best wedding photos! And when we brought our parents to dinner at Rod's for a 'tasting,' he made sure we were treated well and had a fantastic dining experience. My wife and I had the most beautiful fairytale evening at the Madison Hotel. We also love our pictures from in the lobby. no transportation worries, all guests had a complimentary continental breakfast that we could enjoy with them, hotel bar for the after party, etc.). Highly recommend this venue ! The staff as a whole was so friendly & made us feel welcomed the whole way through. Our reception was in the ballroom and the food and service were amazing. Tim MacHale It is hard to put into words how much I love this place!! Moreover, what we got for our money was incredi My daughter's wedding was hosted by The Madison Hotel last month. They gave us a fairy-tale "dream come true" experience for us and every single guest raved about the ceremony and reception, as well as hotel accommodations. He was attentive, helpful and very easy to get a hold of whenever we had questions. We even secured rooms for storing items prior to the wedding, getting ready in that day, and brunch the next morning. I wish you many successful wedding seasons and a safe and happy holiday! Director of Catering. We attended a few of the wedding showcases leading up to our big day and were able to try a number of the stations, passed hors d'oeuvres, and dessert options, which really helped us in deciding on what we wanted to include. These people are completely devoted to the details of your day. we were the only people that mattered!! The location of the venue being right next to the train station was perfect for our many guests coming in from NYC. We checked in on a Friday for our rehearsal and our guests did not leave until Sunday after brunch. Tim MacHale Our first look was in the Train Cars and I cant wait to get our pictures back from the photographer! Outside of just the nice visuals and atmosphere, all guests were very pleased with the quality of the food and service. Angie was also beyond amazing to work with! We were able to make adjustments to the menu and timeline to add our own personal touches. We have received nothing but compliments on the food, the space, the flow of the evening and the hotel accommodations. We want to most heartily and gratefully thank you for the outstanding service that we received at our wedding last weekend . We loved that most of our guests stayed over in the hotel and we enjoyed having the afterparty right there at Rods. All the best and take care! He made sure everything was going to be exactly the My husband and I are SOOO happy we chose to have our wedding at The Madison Hotel. Sincerely, working with Charles D. from catering. Our wedding was absolutely PERFECT because of The Madison Hotel. Our cocktail hour was held outside, as guests told me the space was so pretty and the food My husband and I just had our wedding ceremony and reception in the Conservatory and I have to say that room is absolutely gorgeous! Madison Hotel I was using the microwave as my safe space and ended up leaving jewelry there for a few days, which the front desk found but stated they didn't know who it belonged to, and when they find things they basically put them in lost and found and wait for the owner to call. The cocktail hour choices are extensive and every single piece of food was delicious. edible. People could not stop raving about the food and the venue. So convenient! This brings me to the only area that I wish was a bit stronger, communication. To say that Joe Zimmerman and his staff were attentive would be an understatement. The venue also includes a lot of extras that other venues will charge for, including escort cards, menus, candles, a suite for bride/groom, cake, etc., and there is complimentary breakfast in the lobby for all guests that stay overnight. All of our guests had the best compliment about the food, they sa Our wedding reception at the Madison Hotel was spectacular! Carolina was so on top of everything and I did not need to worry about a thing. It is evident why folks rave about this venue on just about every platform. She was so patient in answering all my questions and last minute changes. I did! Thank you for this wedding experience. And our maitre d' was Carolina, she was on point with everything! Every worry we had, that we thought they might not be addressing prior to the wedding (for example, the tight turn around time between the ceremony prior to ours and our wedding), was taken care of absolutely seamlessly day-of. went for a tour. We had a spring weather, the flowers in the Conservatory Room helped our wedding theme of "garden romance." Everyone at the hotel was incredibly friendly and helpful. There was a ceremony at 5, ours was at 6:30. question, no matter how big or small, she answered so thoughtfully & with such detail. We are so grateful to everyone at The Madison Hotel who made our day possible and will be sure to come back for years to come. It is absolutely stunning in both day and night, and cuts down on a lot of need for decor and flowers. The head chef came out to talk with our guest and her family, and not only did they make a special meal for her during dinner, they also made a special plate of hors d'oeuvres so she wouldn't miss out on cocktail hour. Some other pros- the complimentary hotel room for the bride and groom, the large room given as the "bridal suite" for hair and makeup the morning of, the many spots for great pictures, the complimentary breakfast for hotel guests, and their overall willingness to work with you on any request you have. The hotel waitstaff, banquet manager, and maitre'd were excellent and saw to every d Dear Eileen and John, Then on top of that, we were able to have our reception in the grand ballroom, which felt like something out of a Disney fairytale. I hear it and I was SCREAMING to open the doors and the procession needs to start NOW! We've all been to weddings where the rehearsal dinner is at some restaurant, followed by a twenty minute trip to a hotel, then the ceremony at a church one hour in a direction, reception in another, only to return to the random Hilton you've called home for two days. 3) The venue recommends tipping the Matre d' a certain amount, and you may want to ask about this and include this in your budget from the beginning. Nobody was hungry! No one communicated that she wasn't coming back after her leave, and about 5 weeks before the wedding I had to reach out to inquire about when we would do the menu planning (originally they said in Oct/Nov and it was already end of Nov). All the very best and please stop b to say hello if you are in the area. All of our decor and reception extras looked amazing. One small thing that Tim forgot was to print the 2nd page of the event sheet that had our last hour snacks (grilled cheese and chicken tenders). Highly recommend to any couple. Tim MacHale The conservatory looked absolutely gorgeous and they helped me add my personal touches. The catering department is full of know Kevin and I simply cannot say enough about how wonderful The Madison Hotel is. What originally drew me to the hotel was the conservatory space & the natural charm of the whole hotel. My husband and I look forward to visiting the hotel and re-living our wedding day for anniversaries to come. The venue is gorgeous, has an old-time and inviting feel, and is perfectly set up for a wedding. There is plenty of space to get ready, and a number of places to take pictures at. I love that it is a hotel wedding, without a chain hotel feel. Having everything all in one place including somewhere our family and friends could stay was the best decision we could have made. Although there are multiple weddings there every weekend, the staff made us feel like our wedding was the most important one, and they really gave us their time and attention. We scheduled a tour, and were very please to see that the pictures really lived up to the real deal, and the prices per person and what was included was too good to be true! We booked our wedding with one person who went on maternity leave. The food was fantastic - especially our strawberry daiquiri wedding cake! The guests are still talking about how the wedding was a first class act that will be hard to follow and the photos were gorgeous! I feel so lucky to have had that kind of attention and service on my special day. There truly are not enough wonderful things to say about The Madison! It was an awesome celebration. The hotel staff was very accommodating and helpful! Everything was perfect and ran smoothly. On our wedding day, we had Joe as our Maitre'D and we also cannot say enough about how fantastic he was. My Husband and I eloped this summer and we have made the decision that we'd rather put more money towards buying a house than continue planning our big dream wedding. I cannot even begin to thank The Madison Hotel for making the best day of my life so amazing and memorable! I cannot recommend this venue enough. Best of all was that she let us bring in 2 vegan catered dishes since there were dietary restrictions that the caterers could not meet! Find By Style of Venue | Sincerely, Since that day, our guests have been raving about our top-notch Maitre d, Tim McHale and his entire catering staff, the gorgeous venue, the outs We are so happy we chose The Madison Hotel for our wedding. Charles was great and helped us to coordinate everything we needed before our big day. And, lastly, some things to keep in mind if you are considering having your wedding at The Madison Hotel: t having everything in one location - getting ready, ceremony, cocktail, reception, after party, hotel, even breakfast the next day. I think it We had our wedding at The Madison a few weeks ago, and got so many compliments! I knew our wedding was going to be in the conservatory the moment we set foot in it. Finally, hotel accommodations were very convenient and our guests could not stop complimenting the beauty of the venue, the amazing food (and the amount of food), and the overall comfortable atmosphere. The food was absolutely excellent on all fronts and all occasions. Charles also worked with us to change the chicken option on the menu since we didn't want the usual one offered, and he set us up with an extra cocktail hour station at the end of the reception since we decided not to have the included cake. Tim MacHale I got tons of comments on how gorgeous the place was. This is absolutely the most perfect place to have a wedding. We had our reception there in early June and are very happy with the results! The grounds are beautiful with so many lovely places for photos. Couples can exchange vows in this flower-filled sanctuary and spend the evening dancing under the stars. The staff was helpful throughout every step of the process leading up to the day and was always available to answer any questions we had. The amazing glass greenhouse room for the ceremony was the #1 reason we picked this venue, and it didn't disappoint. The only reason a star is deducted is because of their Maitre D, Carolina. Tim was our go-to throughout the planning process and We just got married at the Madison Hotel, we had our ceremony in the conservatory and the reception in the ballroom and it was PERFECT. You are right when you said The Conservatory in great for smaller weddings (it holds up to 150 guests). Our event was amazing and it was truly a reflection of the dedication of your staff to create such a wonderful event. It was absolutely GORGEOUS and we HIGHLY recommend this venue for other couples! Thank you so much for all your assistance and to all the staff of The Madison Hotel, you are EXCELLENT! Congratulations on your marriage! We'd love it if you would mention that you found The maitre d also allowed guests into the ceremony room while we were still taking bridal party photos and didn't provide any type of communication. Tim was wonderful to work with through the process, and our maitre'd went above and beyond for us the day of the wedding. In fact, our entire wedding weekend was there which made everything so simple. Tim, the catering director was so helpful and always available to answer Where to even begin?! What stood out at this venue versus others that we saw was all the different unique features. were just enchanting. ing at the Madison over and over again! Our maitre d, Carolina, was the best! Tim (catering manager) is super responsive as well as the rest of the hotel team. To start off, the interior is absolutely beautiful. This facility offers 186 distinctly decorated guestrooms and suites. She even set up things perfectly that I forgot to tell her about! I'd recommend it for groups of about 100 people. The Conservatory is so beautiful that you dont need much dcor. We loved our experience We just had our wedding here this past Saturday and it was so magical! I think they could improve on separating the two parties considering we spent tens of thousands of dollars on the venue. We had to do most of the coordination with the hotel long-distance, and the staff was always responsive and attentive. The menu and food options were delicious and varied. A+, 10/10, however you want to phrase it -- this venue is the best. This venue offers a selection of signature menus from hors doeuvres to an exquisite buffet or a seated five-course meal. I was already planning on giving them more money but the fact she called the day after my wedding made me feel uncomfortable. They made us clean up immediately after the wedding, even though that was not the agreement when we signed the contract and we did not receive the bottle of champagne in our hotel room as promised. The cake was beautiful and delicious. - Joe was an awesome MD. Thanks for a wonderful wedding! From the front desk to the catering team to the maitre d for the night, Carolina, to the team serving guests to the bartenders at the event and in the restaurants - they recognize the importance of providing the highest quality experience from start to finish. Having been to many wedding venues before and after getting married, the Madison Hotel experience ranks at the top among all of them. Our maitred Charles was incredible to work with and took care of us throughout the whole night. We also had the pleasure of working with all three of The Madison Hotel's "main men"; Joe, Charles, and Tim. I would highly recommend the Madison. Joe, our maitre' d, was such a calm and professional presence, and made sure we ate, and that things were running generally on schedule. The hotel itself is exquisite and has a unique charm that we loved. We held our dinner, getting ready, ceremony, reception, after party and brunch all at the venue. If you are looking for an all-in-one wedding venue with an amazing staff, then look no further. They did all the set up and breakdown for us as well. The rooms were just stunning and everyone raved about it. 2 onsite restaurants and bars. The hotel provided two large rooms on the first floor for the girls and guys to get ready in. None of our guests did. Guests also loved our pastrami/lamb carving station. While we were sad Joe couldn't be with us on the big day because he was on vacation, Tim MacHale stepped in as our event manager for the evening - and we were in GREAT hands. I will pass along your kind words to them as well. Director of Catering. And no need to go outside the Madison for your cake either their pastry chef is phenomenal! The overall space was grand and elegant at the same time. cond we entered the venue, we were sold. Overall, I loved The Madison Hotel and if I had to do it all over again, I would pick them all over again. Every vision that we had came in to fruition. Well it was INCREDIBLE. Even with everything going on at the hotel, everything came out perfectly on time as we had outlined and discussed leading up to the day including the main course; there was no dragging it out as I've seen at other venues from time to time.