We kindly request that all tours are by appointment only. Request a tour here.

180 guests including the bridal party

We host one wedding per day.

There is no minimum guest count required on any day. Some caterers may have a reasonable minimum for specific dates.

Yes, but please read the reason why. During our initial two years, we permitted couples to choose any food service provider for their weddings, a policy we believed was unique to our venue. We saw this flexibility as a competitive edge, provided the caterers met our standards. However, challenges became apparent within the first year, and couples were securing their caterers two years into the future. Those first several years were instructive, though not always pleasantly so. While many caterers performed adequately or even exceptionally, the subpar ones caused significant issues, such as tardiness, understaffing, failing to provide promised bar services, and general unpreparedness, leaving us to resolve the fallout. Despite these hurdles, we ensured the success of every wedding, often at great personal cost.

This experience, however, yielded benefits. We developed strong relationships with several caterers, leading to the creation of a preferred list based on our couples' favored choices. This selection process considered not just the quality of food and service, but also the caterers' approach to initial interactions, communication, and tastings. These caterers have become like family to us, enhancing our lives and treating Eagle Lake as if it was their own.

We welcome families from all ethnicities and faiths. We also recognize that cultural practices and food can be very specific and outside the expertise of our caterers. For this reason, we can discuss catering options. Please call us directly by phone.

Please see the available dates information here.

We don't offer a waiting list but we do update our available dates page for every new transaction here.

To reserve a date email us at Hello@EstateAtEagleLake.com saying you are ready to book XYZ date if it is still available. We suggest you email us stating you are ready to book your preferred date and then include a backup date in case your preferred date is unavailable.

Prior to booking a date, we hope you are able to come out in person to visit the property, however a tour is not required prior to booking a date. Dates are reserved on a first requested basis. Whomever has requested to start the contract process from us by email first for a specific date will be first in line. Sorry, we do not hold dates.

Yes, you're welcome to hire your own DJ entertainment subject to our entertainment policy. Venue pricing remains unchanged.

Please read why we don't recommend that. Have your DJ contact us before you book them.

Certainly, our venue is open to food trucks. In recent years, we've seen a delightful variety of food options emerge. Food trucks may complement your catering services but cannot replace them entirely. A service staff is necessary to clear tables, dispose of trash, and manage cleanup after the event. Food trucks, by themselves, do not provide this level of service.

We allow acoustical entertainment for your ceremony and cocktail hour, but not a reception band. Please read our policy to understand why.

We do allow you to create a nightclub atmosphere inside the building with a band. We're happy to discuss options.

Eagle Lake does not offer sleeping accommodations. We are conveniently located near numerous hotels at the intersection of Interstates 95, 195, and 295, Route 130 and 206 in Bordentown, just 10 to 15 minutes away. Here is a page of nearby hotels we recommend.

Click here to see our list of recommended hotels nearby.

Our guest lot accommodates 50 cars, which is usually sufficient for weddings with up to 150 guests. For overflow parking, we direct cars to our lighted field, which can accommodate any number beyond 50. We provide shuttle service to and from the field using our golf carts. In case of heavy rain, we avoid the field and park cars along the driveway. We've never had an issue parking cars in any weather, but we recommend hiring shuttle buses for guests staying at hotels if it's within your budget. Rest assured no matter what we'll accommodate your guest's cars.

Yes, we encourage tired drivers, and require those who are intoxicated, to leave their car and get a ride home. All cars, decorations, food and leftover alcohol must be removed by 10 am the following day. Eagle Lake is not responsible for anything left on site, but this is a very safe area.

We welcome dogs with a few specific guidelines. Dogs are allowed at the ceremony and in photos. However, animals other than service animals are not permitted indoors or near food. Dogs must be on a leash, and someone other than the bride and groom must be responsible for them.

We ask that you not walk your dog on the lawn as dog urine kills grass, leaving unsightly brown patches for future couples to see. There are plenty of areas where you can safely walk your dog, and it's courteous to pick up after them.

This is a tentative yes. The horse must be de-shoed before arrival so as not to damage Eagle Lake's expensive paver driveway. We learned our lesson the hard way on this one.