Weddings & Celebrations
Intimate weddings, receptions, engagements, anniversaries, and milestone moments.
Plan Your EventA little sparkle for every occasion • Rutherford, NJ 07070
A warm, character-filled private venue for showers, weddings, birthdays, fundraisers, and all the moments your people will be talking about long after the last song.

Hospitality with local roots
18th Amendment is brought to you by the owners of Mason Cellar—a multiple Best of Bergen award winner known for personal service, memorable experiences, and treating every customer like a neighbor.

The 18th Amendment feeling
Dress it up with florals and candlelight. Fill it with laughter and a packed dance floor. Keep it intimate, make it grand, or make it completely unexpected. The space is ready for your ideas.
Welcome to 18th Amendment
Located at 19 Union Avenue in the heart of Rutherford, NJ 07070, our venue gives you private access, thoughtful amenities, and the flexibility to create an event that feels completely your own.
Made for gathering
From intimate celebrations to high-energy fundraisers, the space adapts to the experience you want to create.
Intimate weddings, receptions, engagements, anniversaries, and milestone moments.
Sweet 16s, quinceañeras, birthdays, bridal showers, baby showers, and family gatherings.
Meetings, networking events, team celebrations, holiday parties, and private dinners.
Galas, casino-themed fundraisers, comedy nights, beefsteaks, and community events.
Explore the many ways the venue can be arranged, styled, and experienced.
View Every Event TypeBeyond the Weekend
Why wait for the weekend? Bring your people together for a private gathering, corporate event, celebration, or something completely different at The 18th Amendment.
Ask About a WeeknightWine tastings, networking nights, realtor gatherings, and women-in-business events with room to mingle.
Fundraisers for schools, teams, nonprofits, and local organizations that deserve a night people will show up for.
Comedy, private dinners, team celebrations, milestone birthdays, and monthly groups that want a place of their own.
Real events at 18th Amendment
See the room in full, then imagine it transformed for weddings, birthdays, tastings, themed parties, and moments made personal.















Simple, transparent pricing
Every booking includes private use of the venue, up to two hours for setup, and up to one hour for breakdown.
Three-hour paid rental minimum. Pricing and availability are confirmed in your written booking summary.
Need more setup time? Additional setup time may be reserved for $75 per hour, subject to availability and written approval.
A clear path to your event
Share your date, hours, guest plans, vendors, and special requests.
See the venue, talk through your layout, and review a written booking summary.
Return the signed rental agreement with the required 25% booking deposit.

A Bergen County event venue with character
Located at 19 Union Avenue in Rutherford, New Jersey 07070, 18th Amendment offers North Jersey hosts a private alternative to the traditional banquet hall. The exposed brick, warm details, flexible room arrangements, and personal approach create an atmosphere that can shift from elegant to energetic.
Whether you are planning an intimate wedding, milestone birthday, corporate gathering, school fundraiser, or casino-themed event, we begin with your vision and help you understand how the space can work for it.
Explore our Rutherford event venue →Planning your event
Helpful answers before you schedule a tour or submit your inquiry.
We are located at 19 Union Avenue, Rutherford, New Jersey 07070, in the heart of Bergen County.
The venue can accommodate intimate weddings, receptions, birthdays, Sweet 16s, quinceañeras, showers, corporate events, private dinners, fundraisers, casino-themed events, comedy nights, and other meaningful gatherings.
Every booking includes up to two hours for setup and up to one hour for breakdown. Additional setup time may be reserved for $75 per hour when available and approved in writing.
We welcome conversations about your preferred caterers, decorators, entertainers, and other event professionals. Include your vendor plans in your inquiry so the details can be reviewed before booking.
Private venue access, tables and chairs, up to two setup hours, up to one breakdown hour, and flexible coordination with approved vendors are included.
Street parking and nearby public parking are available around downtown Rutherford. We recommend sharing parking details with guests before your event.
Yes. The venue has street-level access and can accommodate guests who use mobility devices. Tell us about any specific needs when you inquire.
Begin with the event inquiry form. After availability, timing, and pricing are confirmed, your date is reserved when the signed rental agreement and required 25% booking deposit are received.
Plan your event
Tell us what you’re planning. We’ll review the details, check availability, and contact you to discuss the right setup and quote.
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