Featured Venues
Crystal Plaza names EMG as their go‑to entertainment partner, bringing trusted service and polished events.
Featured Venues
Crystal Plaza names EMG as their go‑to entertainment partner, bringing trusted service and polished events.
Crystal Plaza
A venue’s recommendation reflects the trust they place in EMG’s professionalism, value, and exceptional service. Crystal Plaza named us as their recommended entertainment partner, which highlights a shared commitment to quality and confidence in the experience we bring to every event.
What Entertainment Works Best at Crystal Plaza?
Crystal Plaza in Livingston, NJ is a beautiful historic mansion with a 5,000-square-foot Grand Ballroom that is conducive to any style of entertainment, but bands are the most popular choice given the room’s grand nature and built-in stage. Additional lighting, including intelligent lighting and uplighting, is strongly recommended to match the scale and elegance of the space. Crystal Plaza has named EMG as their recommended entertainment partner, and the conversation about what fits your day is always free.
Summary
- Recommended format: any style works, but bands are the most popular given the grand ballroom and built-in stage
- Lighting: intelligent lighting and uplighting both strongly recommended to fill the scale and elegance of the Grand Ballroom
- Setting: a historic Stanford White-designed mansion in Livingston, NJ, with over 30 crystal chandeliers, a gold-detailed ceiling, and floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking Italian gardens
- Crystal Plaza has named EMG as their recommended entertainment partner
- EMG has personally performed at Crystal Plaza
Why We Love Crystal Plaza
Crystal Plaza has a grandeur that is rare among Northern NJ venues. The 5,000-square-foot Grand Ballroom, with over 30 crystal chandeliers, a gold-detailed ceiling, ornate columns, and a round white marble dance floor, is simply one of the most impressive reception rooms in the state. The venue has a built-in stage, which is exactly why bands are the most popular entertainment choice here: the stage gives a live band a natural home in the room, and the scale of the ballroom rewards a format that can fill it. Crystal Plaza has also named EMG as their recommended entertainment partner, which speaks to the trust the venue places in our ability to match the standard this space sets.
What Entertainment Works Best at Crystal Plaza
The Grand Ballroom at Crystal Plaza works well for any type of entertainment, but a full band is the most popular choice given the room’s grand scale and built-in stage. A DJ or hybrid also works well, especially when paired with intelligent lighting and uplighting to give the entertainment setup the visual scale to match the room. Additional lighting is strongly recommended for Crystal Plaza regardless of format, since the Grand Ballroom is large and elegant enough that it rewards every layer of visual production a couple can add.
Ceremony Music at Crystal Plaza
A string trio or string quartet is a beautiful fit for a ceremony in Crystal Plaza’s Italian-inspired garden, with its white-pillared gazebo and Italian street lamps. The Atrium is also available as an indoor ceremony alternative. A violin and cello duo works well for a more intimate ceremony moment.
Cocktail Hour Music at Crystal Plaza
A jazz trio fits the luxurious, historic character of Crystal Plaza well for cocktail hour. The Atrium is a popular cocktail hour space with its own contemporary elegance. An acoustic duo is a good option for couples who want something a little more relaxed while guests explore the garden and grounds.
Reception Entertainment Options
DJ: Works well in the Grand Ballroom, with the built-in stage giving the setup a proper home and intelligent lighting and uplighting filling the scale of the room.
Hybrid: A strong option, with a saxophone or percussionist taking advantage of the stage alongside the DJ.
Band: The most popular choice at Crystal Plaza, where the built-in stage and the room’s grand scale make a fully live reception feel like the natural fit.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is a band or DJ better at Crystal Plaza?
Both work well, but a band is the most popular choice given the built-in stage and the room’s grand scale. A DJ or hybrid works equally well when paired with additional lighting to match the room’s visual presence.
Why is additional lighting recommended at Crystal Plaza?
The Grand Ballroom is a large and elegant space, and intelligent lighting and uplighting give the entertainment setup the visual scale to match. The room rewards every layer of production a couple adds, and lighting is the most immediately noticeable way to fill the space beyond just entertainment format.
Does EMG have a special relationship with Crystal Plaza?
Yes. Crystal Plaza has named EMG as their recommended entertainment partner, reflecting the trust the venue places in our professionalism and ability to match the standard of the space.
Where does cocktail hour take place at Crystal Plaza?
Cocktail hour typically takes place in The Atrium, Crystal Plaza’s upstairs contemporary event space, before guests descend to the Grand Ballroom for the reception.
What is the most popular entertainment package for Crystal Plaza weddings?
Many couples pair a string trio or quartet for the garden ceremony, a jazz trio for cocktail hour in The Atrium, and a full band on the stage in the Grand Ballroom, with intelligent lighting and uplighting throughout.
Plan Your Crystal Plaza Wedding
Every couple’s vision is different. Tell us about your wedding at Crystal Plaza in Livingston and we’ll help you figure out what makes sense.
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Crystal Plaza
305 West Northfield Road
A venue’s recommendation reflects the trust they place in EMG’s professionalism, value, and exceptional service. Crystal Plaza named us as their recommended entertainment partner, which highlights a shared commitment to quality and confidence in the experience we bring to every event., NJ 07039
(973) 992-8100
https://crystalplazagroup.com/crystal-plaza/
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