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Reception
$7,500 starting price
Ceremony
$2,000 starting price
Bar service
$50 per person
Reception
$5,500 starting price
Ceremony
$2,000 starting price
Bar service
$50 per person
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About

On WeddingWire since 2017

Grounds For Sculpture is an artistic yet elegant wedding venue in Hamilton, New Jersey. This modern sculpture gallery offers a modern space perfect for unconventional or non-traditional wedding events. From the delicately manicured outdoor grounds to the beautiful and unique indoor event space, this gallery offers couples a venue that truly stands out. Grounds for Sculpture is ideally suited to intimate weddings and lively celebrations alike.

Facilities and Capacity

Grounds for Sculpture offers its Seward Johnson Center for the Arts, a versatile and contemporary space for weddings and events. This hall will be reserved for your day so you can decorate and arrange seating exactly as you like. The venue provides a picturesque view of the sculpture park. Inside your guests can marvel at the large-scale sculptures and artwork that lend to an avant-garde wedding style. The center opens to an outdoor terrace overlooking a reflecting pond. The outdoor patio is excellent for a cocktail hour or for small reception dinners. You will also have access to two smaller gallery rooms for an indoor cocktail hour or for a smaller reception. Additionally, there is a get-ready suite available for you to prepare for your celebration in peace and privacy.

Services Offered

Grounds for Sculpture offers full-service wedding packages and catering for all your wedding needs. The exceptional staff can help you plan, prepare, and set up your venue space, and offers exquisite catering through Constellation Culinary Group. Your wedding package will include all-day admission to the gallery for your guests, and a Contributor Level Membership for you. This membership gives you year-round access to GFS, and discounts on dining, shopping, and gallery events.

Cuisine

Grounds for Sculpture works with Constellation Culinary Group to provide exceptional catering for your reception and cocktail hour. They offer a full range of award-winning menu options, unparalleled presentation, and a service staff that will make the evening truly spectacular. Food and drink packages are fully customized to meet your wedding day vision and budget. Constellation Culinary Group provides local, seasonal, and environmentally conscious selections and service.

Frequently asked questions

Do you have a site fee for wedding receptions at your venue?

Yes

What is the starting site fee for wedding receptions during peak season?

$7,500

What is the starting site fee for wedding receptions during off-peak season?

$5,500

Do you have a site fee for wedding ceremonies at your venue?

Yes

What is the starting site fee for wedding ceremonies during peak season?

$2,000

What is the starting site fee for wedding ceremonies during off-peak season?

$2,000

Which of the following are included in starting site fee?

Bridal Suite
Chairs
China
Clean Up
Flatware
Glassware
Lighting/Sound
Linens
Parking
Set Up
Tables

Which of the following are included in the cost of wedding catering?

Cake Cutting
Dessert
Server(s)

What is the starting price per person for bar service?

$50

Which of the following are included in the starting price for bar service?

Bartender(s)
Champagne Toast
House Liquor
House Wine
Open Bar
Premium Liquor
Signature Drink

How many event spaces or rooms does your venue offer?

8

Describe your venue:

Art Gallery
Ballroom
Banquet Hall
Garden
Historic Building
Museum
Park
Restaurant

What kind of settings are available?

Indoor
Covered Outdoor
Uncovered Outdoor

Which of the following wedding events does your venue service?

Ceremony
Reception
Bridal Shower
Engagement Party
Elopements
Rehearsal Dinner

What event services do you offer?

Bar Services
Catering Services
Clean Up
Event Rentals
Get Ready Rooms
Outside Vendors
Wifi

What catering services do you offer?

Buffet
Cocktail Reception
Dessert
Family Style
French Service
Hors d'oeuvres
Outside Cake
Plated
Server(s)
Stations
Tastings

What bar services do you provide?

Bartender(s)
Cash Bar
Champagne Toast
House Beer
House Liquor
House Wine
Limited Bar
Liquor License
Open Bar
Premium Liquor
Signature Drink
Specialty Beer
Specialty Wine

What event items are available?

Chairs
Dance Floor
Furniture
Lighting
Tables
Tents

What food and beverage items are available?

Barware
China
Chocolate Fountain
Flatware
Glassware
Linens

What transportation and access is available?

Parking
Shuttle
Valet
Wheelchair Access

What months are included in your peak season?

April
May
June
September
October

What months are included in your off-peak season?

January
February
March
July
August
November
December
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Reviews of Grounds For Sculpture

4.8 out of 5 rating
4.8 out of 5 rating
37 Reviews
97% recommend it
  • Quality of service
    4.9 out of 5 rating
  • Average response time
    4.8 out of 5 rating
  • Professionalism
    4.9 out of 5 rating
  • Value
    4.8 out of 5 rating
  • Flexibility
    4.8 out of 5 rating
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Grounds For Sculpture is a highly recommended wedding venue that offers a stunning outdoor setting in a sculpture garden. The staff, including event coordinators like Lindsey and Lauren, are praised for their helpfulness and creativity, guiding couples through the planning process and connecting them with excellent vendors. The food at the Rats Restaurant is highly acclaimed for its unique flavors and beautiful presentation. Despite the challenges of planning during the pandemic, the staff remained flexible and accommodating, ensuring that the weddings were memorable and perfect.

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This AI-generated summary gives you a snapshot of the overall ratings and feedback from the reviews this vendor has received.

Grounds For Sculpture is a highly recommended wedding venue that offers a stunning outdoor setting in a sculpture garden. The staff, including event coordinators like Lindsey and Lauren, are praised for their helpfulness and creativity, guiding couples through the planning process and connecting them with excellent vendors. The food at the Rats Restaurant is highly acclaimed for its unique flavors and beautiful presentation. Despite the challenges of planning during the pandemic, the staff remained flexible and accommodating, ensuring that the weddings were memorable and perfect.

Weddingwire
4.8/5 37 reviews
Google
4.8/5 8485 reviews
Cliandonica
Cliandonica D. Sent on 09/27/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Love this place!

I recently had the wedding of my dreams at Grounds For Sculpture, a stunning sculpture garden that provided the perfect backdrop for our special day. From the moment we arrived, I knew that we had made the right choice in selecting this venue. I have been coming here since I have been in High School for class trips so this place has a big spot in my heart.
The outdoor setting was absolutely breathtaking, with beautiful sculptures and lush greenery creating a magical atmosphere. The staff at GFS were incredibly helpful and accommodating, working closely with us to ensure that every detail was just right. They truly went above and beyond to make our day special. We worked with Nicole and many others who were very communicative and extremely helpful during this process.
One of the highlights of our wedding was the food at the Rats Restaurant! Our guests are still raving about the unique flavors and beautiful presentation of the dishes. The service was also impeccable, with the staff ensuring that everyone was comfortable and had everything they needed throughout the evening. We worked closely with Lindsey who helped us with creating the menu and set up!
Cait
Cait R. Sent on 03/02/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Be transported to a serene and beautiful Shangri-La

Hosting our wedding at Grounds for Sculpture and Rats was an absolutely unforgettable experience. Lindsey, our event coordinator, was a dream to work with from start to finish. She went above and beyond, connecting us with amazing vendors, sharing creative ideas that had worked well in other weddings, and expertly guiding us through the tasting process. The entire venue is simply magical, transporting you to a serene and beautiful Shangri-La. When you add in all of the people you love, it becomes a truly special place. We cannot recommend this venue enough, and we are so grateful to the entire team for making our vision come to life, and for serving up such delicious meals that our guests are still talking about. Thank you for making our wedding day absolutely perfect!
Eric
Eric P. Sent on 09/25/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Just a Wonderful Place

Like many of the other reviewers, we chose Grounds for Sculpture because it's a special place for us. Although event planning during the pandemic was challenging, with changing regulations and safety precautions, the grounds staff were flexible and helpful. Their recommendations for vendors were worth their weight in gold, their guidance for the rehearsal ceremony and on the day of the event was much appreciated, and the day turned out perfect.
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Grounds For Sculpture frequently asked questions

Grounds For Sculpture includes the following items and services for wedding events in its starting site fee:
  • Bridal Suite
  • Chairs
  • China
  • Clean Up
  • Flatware
  • Glassware
  • Lighting/Sound
  • Linens
  • Parking
  • Set Up
  • Tables
Grounds For Sculpture includes the following items and services in its wedding catering costs:
  • Cake Cutting
  • Dessert
  • Server(s)
The bar service starting price at Grounds For Sculpture includes:
  • Bartender(s)
  • Champagne Toast
  • House Liquor
  • House Wine
  • Open Bar
  • Premium Liquor
  • Signature Drink
The space offered by Grounds For Sculpture for wedding events is known for:
  • Art Gallery
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet Hall
  • Garden
  • Historic Building
  • Museum
  • Park
  • Restaurant
Grounds For Sculpture offers the following indoor/outdoor options for weddings:
  • Indoor
  • Covered Outdoor
  • Uncovered Outdoor
Grounds For Sculpture offers the following types of wedding events:
  • Ceremony
  • Reception
  • Bridal Shower
  • Engagement Party
  • Elopements
  • Rehearsal Dinner
Grounds For Sculpture offers the following services for wedding events:
  • Bar Services
  • Catering Services
  • Clean Up
  • Event Rentals
  • Get Ready Rooms
  • Outside Vendors
  • Wifi
Grounds For Sculpture offers the following furniture and decor items for weddings:
  • Chairs
  • Dance Floor
  • Furniture
  • Lighting
  • Tables
  • Tents
Grounds For Sculpture is recommended by 97% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 4.8 out of 5 with the following breakdown: 4.9 in quality of service, 4.9 in professionalism, 4.8 in average response time, 4.8 in flexibility and 4.8 in value.

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