Events

At Westin Jersey City Newport, we do all the planning for you, so you won’t miss a moment of your big day. Our wedding planners are trained and certified to tailor your celebration to you, whether you’re honoring deeply held traditions or creating your own. Rely on our expertise to guide you toward the perfect menu, the most stunning table settings, and the most inspired floral arrangements. We even know expert local photographers who’ll document your nuptials, and popular bands that will help you celebrate your union. Our elegant venues – including a pre-function space with stunning views of the Manhattan skyline – are ideal for the grandest affairs and the most intimate gatherings. And our visionary culinary team is on hand to curate unique cuisine, from creative canapes to decadent desserts. Once the party’s over, comfortable and welcoming rooms and suites are right upstairs for you and your guests.

11

Event Rooms

20227 SQ FT

Total Event Space

1200

Capacity Largest Space

19

Breakout Rooms

Events

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Meetings and Events

Inspire success with an event in one of our conference rooms & banquet halls in Jersey City Newport

Select from 11 conference venues, totaling 20,227 square feet of space and offering room for 1,200
Filled with natural light, our banquet halls provide inspiring backdrops to work, create and connect
Make use of modern audiovisual technology and high-speed Wi-Fi access, available in every venue
Energize your meeting or conference guests with customized catering, prepared by our culinary team
Situated steps from the Newport PATH in Jersey City, our hotel offers easy access to Manhattan

Amp Up Your Audiovisual

Count on Our Sound and Light Specialists

When you need technical expertise, our specialists have what it takes. From high-speed internet service to intricate audiovisuals, Encore Global, our professional audiovisual partner, keeps offices, staff and the latest equipment onsite, right at the hotel. Run a “how we met” slideshow during your cocktail party. Enhance your ceremony with special lighting. Turn down the music for the first dance. They’re here to ensure a seamless technical experience to wow you and your guests.

Newport Grand Ballroom

Room Blocks

We’re happy to put aside rooms and suites for you, your wedding party and your guests –whatever your needs. Our private, comfortable rooms provide the ideal out-of-the-way place to catch up with old friends before the wedding, or to share a nightcap after. Your guests can take a quick nap when they get into town, and of course stay overnight after the final glass is raised. We can even help you greet them with thoughtful, in-room arrival gifts. If you’re prolonging the party, we’ll arrange cars and taxis to get you all to an after-glow party or a next-day brunch. And if kids are on your guests list, we have ideas to keep them entertained.

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Weddings and Occasions

Ideally located right on the water in Jersey City, our venues set the stage for spectacular weddings

Dream weddings don't just happen, they're planned. Marriott Certified Wedding Planners are trained to help. After completing demanding coursework, each Marriott Certified Wedding Planner is qualified to coordinate weddings of all types, including ethnic and military weddings. Relying on experience, training, tradition and old-fashioned intuition, Marriott Certified Wedding Planners can help you determine an overall vision for your wedding and help you execute each detail. That includes setting an event budget; deciding on a menu; arranging table settings; and finding florists, photographers, a band and other entertainment for the big day.
Choose from 11 elegant wedding venues with 20,227 square feet of space and room for 1,200 guests
Celebrate your love in our Newport Grand Ballroom, a flexible reception hall with rich teak paneling
Take inspiring wedding photos on our unique "flying" staircase, overlooking our green living wall
Collaborate with our expert specialists to ensure that your big day in Jersey City is flawless
Reserve a block of hotel rooms for out-of-town wedding guests staying with us in Jersey City
Wedding Celebrations

Say “I Do” to Our Renowned Westin Service

You and your wedding party and guests get the royal treatment at the Westin Jersey City Newport. We’ll reserve rooms and suites for your party and your guests at a discounted rate. Then we’ll create a private wedding website just for you, so your guests can easily book their rooms online and you can monitor who’s coming. Specialty linens and chair covers add a touch of elegance to your reception. You and your party will savor samples from our exclusive Chef’s Table menu, while the happy couple enjoys a complimentary wedding night suite with magical views of Manhattan.

Presidential Suite

Grand Ballroom

Adorned in rich teak, luscious blues and gorgeous lighting, our Newport Grand Ballroom is the ideal venue for your reception. At an impressive 9,844 square feet with 20-foot ceilings, it’s equally suitable for a lavish banquet for up to 630 or a post-ceremony reception for up to 1,200. From the ballroom’s cocktail foyer, step out onto the balcony for breathtaking Manhattan vistas. If you wish, there’s ample room for a dance floor or for 576 square feet of one- or two-foot staging.

Newport Grand Ballroom

Personalized Dining Experiences

From pre-wedding nibbles to a multi-course dinner, our Executive Chef will craft a memorable menu to your specifications - the only limit is your culinary imagination. Whether it's elegant sushi and sashimi or a hearty mac ‘n’ cheese with shaved truffles, our wedding catering runs the gamut. Always creative, always fresh, and always served with an eye on excellence, our personally crafted dishes are designed to surprise and delight.

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Liberty Ballroom

Smaller Gatherings

Our 3,350-square-foot Liberty Ballroom provides a refined space for smaller gatherings. This contemporary room can accommodate up to 200 for a reception or 150 for dinner. More intimate still, the elegant Intrepid Room offers magnificent views of the Hudson River and Manhattan.

Lobby & Half Moon Lounge

An Elegant Space for Cocktails

Just outside our ballroom, relax amidst the relaxed ambiance of our pre-function venue. Featuring a balcony looking over our four-story atrium and our remarkable “flying staircase,” it’s the ideal space for mingling, catching up, and photo ops. The adjacent outdoor balcony lends to your gathering a lavish touch, a breath of fresh air, and incredible Manhattan panoramas.

Aerial

Turn Your Wedding into a Destination Event

New York City is the setting for some of the most romantic stories of our time. Why not yours? Before or after your big day, celebrate your nuptials in style. You and your spouse-to-be, or your entire wedding party, are minutes away from a horse-drawn carriage through Central Park, the observatory atop the Empire State Building, or a show on Broadway or at Lincoln Center. It’s your celebration.

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