Oakeside Bloomfield Cultural Center

"Beautiful classic house. Concerts and other activities in an intimate setting."

"the space is an old Victorian(?) mansion. the space is perfect for an intimate recital, cocktail hour, Reception."

"The Oakeside Mansion in Bloomfield is a stunning venue if you love dramatic backdrops, victorian aesthetics, and dream of living in the past. It was the perfect location for my 1920s speakeasy wedding. Pricing was very affordable, especially compared to what a typical North Jersey wedding would cost. With that said, you have to be mindful and vigilant of timelines and plans. Be prepared to stay on top of them in regards to communication, it was a hassle to get answers or finalize things. (It was honestly the most stressful part of planning my wedding - just the lack of timely communication and confirmation) Be sure to keep documentation/copies of everything. Despite the communication hiccups though, it all worked out beautifully in the end. Remember that It's an old mansion, with lots of history and character. Play those details up!"

"My brother's wedding was here and it was gorgeous. The main building can be tight if you invite too many people, but if kept 100 or less its very cozy. The reception tent was beautiful. It didn't even feel like you were technically outside. There are heaters inside and the lighting is perfect. The food was tasty, and the staff were helpful."