North Shore House

Guest capacity

Up to 175 seated guests

About this venue

North Shore House offers the perfect combination of rustic appeal and modern amenities that have quickly made us a highly sought-after venue. We offer couples and their loved ones the opportunity to wed, celebrate, and stay with us for an entire unforgettable weekend, all while enjoying delicious food and luxe accommodations. With plenty of activities to keep you and your guests entertained, as well as 27 acres of pristine lakefront property to explore, you’ll spend every moment making incredible memories.

Seated guest capacity

25-175

Venue type

Beaches, Waterfront Settings
Historic Estates, Mansions
Hotels, Inns, Resorts

Venue setting

Indoor
Outdoor

912 Swartswood Rd, Newton, NJ 07860

Our event spaces

North Shore House

With wide swaths of lawn, long stretches of sparkling water, and towering trees dotting the landscape, North Shore House’s property is awe-inspiring in its own right. Stone terraces, a rustic fireplace, and beautiful landscaping—complete with plenty of places to gather and unwind—surround a charming lake house, creating a picture-perfect setting for unforgettable weddings and special events.

North Shore House

Available services that can be provided by North Shore House

Services & amenities

Bar services
Catering services
Clean up
Dance floor
Dressing room / Bridal Suite
Event staff
On-site accommodations
Service staff
Wedding cake services
Wheelchair accessible
Wifi

Transportation & access

Self parking - free

Accommodations

Honeymoon suite
Room blocks offered
Single king rooms

Reviews

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Excellent service, filled with character and charm
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•Danielle M.•Jun 6
From the moment we first visited North Shore House, we fell in love and knew we had found the perfect venue for our wedding. The owners and staff were incredibly responsive, direct, and solutions-oriented in all of our communications, making the planning process seamless. Their warm, personal approach made us feel like family throughout the entire weekend. The venue itself is truly stunning - a charming lakefront property with beautiful views for the ceremony and cocktail hour. The indoor spaces perfectly captured the cozy, character-filled vibe we were going for. When they're not hosting weddings, the venue is a farm-to-table restaurant, so the quality of the food was exceptional. Our guests raved about how delicious everything was. The staff went above and beyond to accommodate our every request. We never felt like just another number - the personal touches and attention to detail made the entire weekend feel like a relaxing stay at a family lake house. We loved that our whole bridal party could stay on-site in the 13 rooms they have available at the inn - we could just show up and never have to leave the property. Overall, North Shore House exceeded our expectations in every way. The combination of their stunning property, excellent service, and incredible food made it the perfect choice for our wedding. We are so grateful to the entire team for helping to make our special day truly unforgettable.
Couldn’t have picked a better place to get married
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•Christiana M.•Jan 1, 2025
My husband and I got married at the North Shore House back in August. We originally picked the venue because it’s stunning, the food is so fresh and not your traditional wedding banquet food. It’s a smaller venue which we loved as it made our wedding feel so special and intimate. We have nothing bad to say about this place. We had to change plans last minute due to rain but it didn’t matter thanks to the incredible staff. Everyone on staff was so nice and accommodating, Emma our coordinator is truly an angel and made sure our last minute venue change indoors was perfect. Emma made sure every little detail was accounted for since the day we picked the venue right up until I walked down the aisle. She made planning so easy and stress free. We wouldn’t change a single things about our wedding and would recommend the North Shore House to anyone looking for a wedding venue.
Best decision EVER besides getting married ;)
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•Holly L.•Jan 1, 2025
Where do we even begin?! North Shore House was a dream come true for our wedding. We only viewed 2 venues, this being the second, because as soon as we saw NSH we felt at home. Location: It felt like we were on vacation and not in New Jersey, it was so serene and special. Grounds were impeccable. Each season brings a different feel, even with a misty day it was striking with the flowers, antique gates, greenery, etc. Every time we visited off season there was some maintenance being done that just goes to show the love that gets put into it. The history behind the grounds was very interesting to us and we made sure to get a picture with their bar (originally imported from Brooklyn). They have beautifully decorated guest rooms with gorgeous bathrooms and a classy feel. They allowed us to pre-pick who would be given what room to avoid any drama. Our corner room was the newlywed suite and had the best view on the grounds, we felt so special! Service: NSH is a family owned business and they bring charm in everything they do. It was a pleasant surprise that throughout the process we met a new family member running different aspects - the kitchen/catering, grounds work, business/sales, etc! Throughout the experience (and especially day of) they would check in to make sure everything was to expectations. No wonder it felt like we were at home. We must call out that our day of coordinator, Samantha, was a literal dream to work with. She was light hearted, flexible, and felt like a friend helping you plan your day (without any of the drama that you might get working with family/friends :) professionalism was top notch). Special thanks to Eric as well that gave us the initial tour and supported our whole experience. Day Of: It was rainy and they waited until last minute to make the call if we would do outdoor ceremony. Thankfully it lightened up and they set up all the chairs within 30 mins of the start time so that the guests would not sit on soaking wet chairs. I loved how they met up with me (the bride) before the ceremony entrance which made me feel special. They had a bridal attendant Diana that was very friendly and brought us food, champagne, etc. Overall we are so happy we chose NSH to have our wedding. Everything had high attention to detail. The bride's father is a musician and has played hundreds of weddings and in general has high expectations - but he was very impressed with the grounds ("Spotless - you can tell they put in a lot of work") and the food ("This was real restaurant food, not wedding food"). Other family members continue to say how special of a wedding it was and how much they loved the historic Inn. It will always hold a special place in our heart - not only for our wedding, but for the first meeting of our parents, we reserved dinner there exactly 1 year from our date and enjoyed the ambiance, food, and service, getting us all so excited for the big day. Highly recommend this idea for other couples so you can picture what it will be like day of and get a different kind of tasting experience! We are very much looking forward to visiting for future anniversaries! Thank you so much again! - Holly & Ryan Hedderich
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•Briana C.•Dec 22, 2024
Just had my wedding here this past weekend and I have nothing but positive things to say. First off, the owners and all of the staff are truly kind hearted and work so hard to make your day special. From day one, communication was top notch. Every single question I asked was answered quickly and most of the time followed by very helpful feedback and suggestions. I couldn’t have asked for a better team and I am so so grateful I discovered NSH on the Nj brides Facebook page. Diana is your bridal attendant and she goes above and beyond to make sure you are fed, relaxed, and have everything you need. The bridal suite is this cute gated area attached to the home where the owners live. It is absolutely adorable and reminded me of a little cottage. I also really loved riding around on that golf cart with Diana :). It’s also great to take a ride if you need to decompress away from the craziness. My coordinator was Emma, who is a literal ANGEL. Emma was so great with communication ( I ask a million questions) and is so organized. She is also the absolute sweetest and I was so happy to have her with me during my special day. I trust her completely and was really stress free because I knew she had everything under control. Besides the amazing staff, the view is gorgeous. The hotel rooms are also so peaceful and VERY clean. The food is absolutely amazing, I received so many compliments and many stated it was the best wedding food they’ve ever had . I typically don’t even eat the plated food at weddings because it’s made in large quantities and isn’t always consistent. However, I ate my filet mignon on my wedding day and it was cooked perfectly. I also received positive feedback on the cocktail hour and dessert. The next morning, we had a simple but very cute send off brunch with the firepits going, boat rides, and some apple cider donuts! It was very fall themed and a perfect ending to a wonderful weekend. All of my vendors also commented on how great NSH is to work with. I recommend this for any bride looking for an amazing celebration with a team who is extremely personable, caring, and down to earth.