Featured Venues
Hudson House recommends EMG as their go‑to entertainment partner, delivering premium waterfront events with trusted quality.
Featured Venues
Hudson House recommends EMG as their go‑to entertainment partner, delivering premium waterfront events with trusted quality.
Hudson House Jersey City
A venue’s recommendation reflects the trust they place in EMG’s professionalism, value, and exceptional service. Hudson House 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 Hudson House?
Hudson House in Jersey City is a five-floor waterfront experience with panoramic Manhattan skyline views, and its Grand Ballroom is a great room for a band, DJ, or hybrid. There are two things every entertainment company performing at Hudson House needs to account for: the wireless signal interference that comes from being this close to New York City, and a custom intelligent lighting show that EMG has specifically programmed for this space so that beams of light from the intelligent fixtures do not hit the floor-to-ceiling windows and shoot into the neighboring residential buildings. Elegant Music Group has performed at Hudson House, and the conversation about what fits your day is always free.
Summary
- Recommended format: band, hybrid, or DJ all work well in the Grand Ballroom
- Technical note: proximity to NYC creates wireless signal interference, EMG brings specialized venue-specific gear to address this
- Lighting: EMG has a custom intelligent light show specifically programmed for Hudson House so beams do not shoot through the floor-to-ceiling windows into neighboring buildings
- Setting: five-floor waterfront venue with full Manhattan skyline views, Statue of Liberty, and a rooftop after party space
- EMG has personally performed at Hudson House
Why We Love Hudson House
Hudson House sits at the water’s edge in Jersey City with full Manhattan skyline views, the Statue of Liberty, and the Freedom Tower visible from the floor-to-ceiling windows of the Grand Ballroom. The room has cathedral ceilings, a mezzanine, and a wraparound terrace, and it is a genuinely great space for entertainment across all formats. EMG has also done something specific for this venue that not every entertainment company can offer: we have programmed a custom intelligent lighting show for Hudson House that keeps the beams from the intelligent fixtures from hitting the windows and shooting light into the neighboring residential buildings. That kind of venue-specific knowledge matters in a room with this much glass.
What Entertainment Works Best at Hudson House Jersey City
A band, hybrid, or DJ all work well in the Grand Ballroom, which has cathedral ceilings and a mezzanine that makes every first dance feel cinematic. The two things that set Hudson House apart from a technical standpoint are wireless signal and lighting. The proximity to New York City creates real wireless frequency interference in the area, affecting wireless microphones and other wireless equipment. Entertainment companies performing here need to bring gear built to operate cleanly in that environment. And in a room with floor-to-ceiling glass on multiple sides, intelligent lighting needs to be programmed with the surrounding buildings in mind. EMG handles both.
Ceremony Music at Hudson House
A string trio or string quartet is a beautiful match for a ceremony at Hudson House, with the Manhattan skyline and waterfront as a backdrop. A violin and cello duo also works well for a more intimate ceremony moment.
Cocktail Hour Music at Hudson House
A jazz trio fits the sophisticated, waterfront character of Hudson House well for cocktail hour. An acoustic duo is a good option for couples who want something a little more relaxed while guests take in the skyline views.
Reception Entertainment Options
DJ: A strong option for the Grand Ballroom, with EMG’s venue-specific wireless gear and custom lighting show ensuring a clean, well-calibrated experience.
Hybrid: Brings live energy and the best of both worlds, with a saxophone or percussionist layered into the DJ set against the Manhattan skyline.
Band: A great fit for the Grand Ballroom’s cathedral ceilings and mezzanine, which give a live band real presence in the room.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is a band or DJ better at Hudson House?
Both work well. The Grand Ballroom’s scale and the mezzanine make a full band a particularly strong choice, while a DJ or hybrid setup is equally at home in the space.
Why does wireless signal matter at Hudson House?
Hudson House’s location in Jersey City, close to the density of New York City’s radio frequency environment, creates interference that can affect wireless microphones and other wireless entertainment equipment. Couples should work with an entertainment company that brings equipment configured to operate cleanly in that environment.
What is the custom lighting setup EMG uses at Hudson House?
Because the Grand Ballroom has floor-to-ceiling windows on multiple sides, intelligent lighting fixtures need to be programmed carefully so that beams of light do not pass through the windows and project into neighboring residential buildings. EMG has a custom intelligent light show specifically designed for Hudson House that accounts for this, so the lighting looks great inside without creating issues outside.
Where does cocktail hour take place at Hudson House?
Cocktail hour typically takes place in a dedicated space before guests move up to the Grand Ballroom for the reception, with the five-floor venue allowing for a natural flow through the evening.
Does Hudson House have an after party space?
Yes. The Stork Club is an open-air rooftop above the Hudson River at the top of the building, and it is one of the features couples mention most when talking about Hudson House weddings. When the reception ends, the night moves up.
Plan Your Hudson House Wedding
Every couple’s vision is different. Tell us about your wedding at Hudson House and we’ll help you figure out what makes sense.
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"Bryan and the team at EMG were down to earth, easy to talk to, and very passionate about their jobs. Bryan was passionate about his job, especially since he is a real DJ and more than just a guy who hit can play on a playlist. Bryan made an idea that we only imagined come to life, and was especially successful at incorporating two cultures together to celebrate particular moments of our reception. He was attentive throughout the reception and we can honestly say we gained a friend. Oh, and the Photobooth was a complete hit as well, and we would highly recommend their services."
"We have been singing the praises of Yanko ever since we met him on our first call and we expected him to be a great DJ. We have been hyping him up for months to everyone we talk to. And, even with super high expectations he far exceeded them. Him and his team we so wonderful to work with. They were professional, flexible, delightful to interact with and got the dance floor jumping all night long. Truly could not have asked for more."
Hudson House
2 Chapel Avenue
A venue’s recommendation reflects the trust they place in EMG’s professionalism, value, and exceptional service. Hudson House 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 07305
(908) 418-4186
https://landmarkvenues.com/venues/hudson-house/
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