Book Your Dream Sweet 16 Venue in NJ Today
The Gramercy at Lakeside Manor is a boutique Sweet 16 venue NJ families trust when they want their daughter's milestone treated with the same full-service care as any wedding we host. We host one event at a time, which means the entire ballroom, the entire culinary team, and the entire planning staff are devoted to your celebration alone. Located in Hazlet, New Jersey, we welcome families from across the state and the greater New York metro area, including Staten Island and the surrounding boroughs.
Why It Matters
Why the Right Sweet 16 Venue Changes Everything
A Sweet 16 isn't just a birthday party. It's a coming-of-age milestone that families plan for years, and the Sweet 16 event venue New Jersey you choose shapes how the entire night feels for the guest of honor, her parents, and every guest in the room. Many venues quietly treat sixteenth birthday celebrations as filler bookings between weddings, with weekday-only dates and scaled-down menus.
A Ballroom Built for a Grand Entrance
Our Sweet 16 ballroom venue New Jersey accommodates up to 300 guests and features draped ceilings with chandeliers that set the tone the moment your guests walk in. The sweeping staircase is one of the most requested features for sixteenth birthday celebrations because it gives the guest of honor a grand entrance moment that becomes the highlight of the evening.
The space is fully customizable, so whether the theme leans classic or bold, the room is designed around your daughter's vision rather than dropped into a template. Outside, a handmade iron gazebo and a private pavilion overlooking Natco Lake give you additional photo backdrops and quiet toast settings.
Full Wedding-Level Packages
Full Wedding-Level Packages, Not a Stripped-Down Version
The Sweet 16 banquet hall NJ package is structured the same way as our wedding packages. Every family receives a private food tasting with Head Chef Nicholas Kakounis, one-on-one with your family, never a group tasting. Linens, flatware, valet parking, and full-day use of the His and Hers suites are all included.
Made-to-Order Pasta
Hand-Carving Stations
Vegan Options
Seafood and Raw Bar
Butler-Passed Hors d'oeuvres
Made-to-Order Pasta
One Event at a Time, One Family at a Time
General Manager Victoria Collia-Bowman is hands-on with every celebration we host. She builds a direct relationship with each family from the first planning meeting through the night of the event.
Because we only host one event per day, your family is never competing for attention with another party down the hall. Your DJ, photographer, decorator, and dessert vendor have the building to themselves.
Private VIP Tours
Schedule a Private Tour
We offer private VIP tours where your family can walk the ballroom, view the outdoor areas, see the suites, and talk through your vision directly with our planning team. No group tours, no pressure. If you'd like to check Saturday date availability or pricing for a sweet sixteen party venue New Jersey booking, the fastest way is to request a tour, and we'll bring availability, package details, and pricing to the conversation.
TESTIMONIALS
I celebrated my wedding at The Gramercy on 8/11/18! We started planning the event with Dean in March of 2017. Dean is phenomenal, answered every question and email I sent over the course of the year. He is so easy to work with and made the day and planning a seamless experience. The venue is absolutely stunning, newly renovated, modern and spotless at all times. Pauline, the bridal attendant is one of the sweetest women I have ever met. She was with me the entire day and made sure my husband, our parents and our sisters had everything they needed at all times with the same level of attention my husband and I received! The food is out of this world, I had an amazing cocktail hour with food from every culture possible. The dinner was 5 Star, cooked to perfection. And the desert display was one I have never seen at any wedding, an entire wall lined of mini milk shakes, shots of cookies & milk, cakes, cookies and more. I am so thankful I had my wedding at The Gramercy, I have not one complaint and would highly recommend this venue to any bride looking for a modern, easy going team, with one wedding at a time. 5 stars and a lifetime of memories all the way !!
MICHELLE G.
Common Questions Frm Couples Touring the Venue
Does The Gramercy host Sweet 16s on Saturdays?
Yes. Unlike many venues that limit teen celebrations to weekdays, we offer Saturday dates with full package access.
How many guests can the venue accommodate?
Up to 300 guests, with the ballroom layout customized whether your guest list is 80 or 300.
Does the Sweet 16 celebration venue NJ package include a food tasting?
Yes. Every family receives a private one-on-one tasting with our chef, never a group session.
Are the suites available for the guest of honor?
Yes. The His and Hers suites include bagels, muffins, fresh fruit, juices, and champagne for full-day use.