Featured Venues
The Grove selects EMG as their preferred entertainment partner, ensuring polished events and confident execution.
Featured Venues
The Grove selects EMG as their preferred entertainment partner, ensuring polished events and confident execution.
The Grove
A venue’s recommendation reflects the trust they place in EMG’s professionalism, value, and exceptional service. The Grove 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 The Grove?
The Grove is known for one of the best cocktail hours in the state, and its immaculate grounds and grand ballroom make it a great room for a full band, with a balcony in the cocktail space that’s the perfect spot to spotlight live performers. A DJ also works well here, though we’d recommend adding enhancements like extra lighting or sparklers to help fill the room’s scale. Elegant Music Group has performed at The Grove, which also holds a personal connection for us, one of our owners has a history with this venue, and the conversation about what fits your day is always free.
Summary
- Recommended format: band is a great fit for the ballroom’s scale; DJ works well with added enhancements like lighting or sparklers
- Cocktail hour: the balcony overlooking the cocktail space is a great spot to spotlight live performers
- Setting: immaculate grounds and one of the best cocktail hours in the state
- EMG has personally performed at The Grove, which also holds a personal connection for one of our owners
Why We Love The Grove
The Grove is known for one of the best cocktail hours in the state, and the grounds here are immaculate from the moment you arrive. The ballroom has the kind of scale that’s a great match for a full band, the room can really carry a live sound. The Grove also holds a personal connection for EMG, one of our company’s owners has a history with this venue, which makes it a space we genuinely love working in.
What Entertainment Works Best at The Grove
Given the ballroom’s scale, a full band is a strong choice here, the room is built to carry a big, live sound. A DJ also works well, but because of the size of the space, we’d recommend pairing it with enhancements like additional lighting or sparklers to help the entertainment fill the room the way a band naturally would. The balcony overlooking the cocktail space is a standout feature, it’s the perfect spot to spotlight a live performer during cocktail hour, giving guests something to look up at as well as listen to.
Ceremony Music at The Grove
A string trio or string quartet is a classic, elegant choice for a ceremony at The Grove. A violin and cello duo also works well for a more intimate moment.
Cocktail Hour Music at The Grove
Given how well known The Grove’s cocktail hour already is, the music should match that reputation. A jazz trio or solo musician spotlighted on the balcony overlooking the cocktail space is a memorable touch many couples take advantage of. An acoustic duo also works well for a more relaxed feel.
Reception Entertainment Options
DJ: Works well in the ballroom, especially when paired with enhancements like additional lighting or sparklers to help the entertainment match the room’s scale.
Band: Our top recommendation given the ballroom’s size, a full live sound fills the room naturally.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is a band or DJ better at The Grove?
A band is a strong fit given the ballroom’s scale. A DJ also works well, especially when paired with enhancements like extra lighting or sparklers to help fill the space.
What makes the cocktail space at The Grove unique?
There’s a balcony overlooking the cocktail hour room that’s a great spot to spotlight a live performer, giving cocktail hour a visual focal point in addition to the music.
Where does cocktail hour take place at The Grove?
Cocktail hour takes place in its own dedicated space with a balcony overlooking the room, separate from the main ballroom.
Do I need separate ceremony musicians at The Grove?
A string trio or quartet is a popular choice for the ceremony here, setting an elegant tone before the day moves into cocktail hour.
What entertainment enhancements work best at The Grove?
Additional lighting and sparklers are great additions if a couple chooses a DJ, helping the entertainment match the scale of the ballroom the way a full band naturally does.
Plan Your Wedding at The Grove
Every couple’s vision is different. Tell us about your wedding at The Grove and we’ll help you figure out what makes sense.
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"I seriously do not know where to begin with this awesome music team. We originally met with Bryan a year or so before our wedding from 2 recommendations from some friends. After meeting with some DJ groups, after saying just Hello to Bryan I knew he was the guy for us. The ambiance of the office is a plus, located right in Montclair and its posh and hip. From our initial meeting we knew Bryan was listening to our every word. Instead of trying to be pushy, he just wanted to have a conversation with us, which was wonderful."
"My wife and I recently got married and had the greatest experience using Mike and the rest of the EMG Team. We couldn’t have asked for anything more and were please beyond all expectations. I would recommend EMG to anyone and everyone who is getting married. The night was amazing and I attribute a large part of that to EMG and the work they did. We couldn’t be more thankful!"
"We booked Cityscape and the park Avenue Horns. Before we booked, my husband and I couldn’t decide whether we wanted a DJ or band. When we finally booked the band, we realized what a brilliant decision we made. The music for our wedding celebration could be described with one word: exceptional. The dance floor was packed the entire night. I remember walking back into the room at one point and laughing that not a single guest was sitting down. Our friends and families can’t stop asking us how we found this band."
The Grove
691 Pompton Avenue
A venue’s recommendation reflects the trust they place in EMG’s professionalism, value, and exceptional service. The Grove 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 07009
(973) 239-0270
thegrovenj.com
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