Weddings in the Skylands
How to Get a Marriage License:
Apply for a marriage license in the municipality where either applicant resides. If both are non-residents, apply in the municipality where the ceremony will occur.
Sussex County Clerk’s Office
83 Spring Street, Suite 304
Newton, NJ 07860
973-579-0900
More info about Skylands:
Sussex County Chamber of Commerce
Visit New Jersey
NJ Skylands

Say “I Do” in the Skylands: Natural Beauty & Elevated Romance
For couples seeking a breathtaking backdrop and a touch of mountain magic, New Jersey’s Skylands region delivers the perfect setting. Nestled in the northwestern part of the state, the Highlands are home to rolling hills, sparkling lakes, forested trails, and charming historic towns. Whether you’re dreaming of a lakeside ceremony, a mountaintop vow exchange, or a rustic-chic barn celebration, this region offers a peaceful, picturesque escape that feels worlds away—yet is surprisingly close to home.
With its dramatic natural scenery and serene atmosphere, the Skylands provide incredible photo opportunities and a calm, romantic setting for your big day. Capture your love story with the Delaware Water Gap, Lake Hopatcong, or the Ramapo Mountains as your backdrop. With cozy inns, nature-inspired venues, and local vendors who know how to highlight the region’s beauty, the Skylands are a dream destination for couples looking to celebrate surrounded by nature.
Wedding Highlights in Skylands
- Nature-Inspired Venues – Choose from rustic lodges, lakeside resorts, mountaintop venues, and woodland estates.
- Incredible Photo Locations – Take portraits along scenic overlooks, quiet lakes, wooded trails, or near historic stone buildings.
- Outdoor Adventures – Make it a wedding weekend with hiking, boating, and exploring the beautiful natural parks nearby.
- Peaceful Setting, Big Impact – Enjoy the tranquility of the outdoors while hosting a celebration full of warmth and style.
Let Skylands be the canvas for your unforgettable wedding day—where nature, romance, and serenity come together to create a celebration as elevated as your love.
Cities and Towns in the Skylands Region
Allamuchy | Andover | Augusta | Belvidere | Blairstown | Boonton | Branchville | Broadway | Brookside | Budd Lake | Butler | Cedar Knolls | Changewater | Chatham | Chester | Columbia | Convent Station | Delaware | Denville | Dover | East Hanover | Flanders | Florham Park | Franklin | Gillette | Glasser | Glenwood | Great Meadows | Green Village | Greendell | Hackettstown | Hamburg | Hibernia | Highland Lakes | Hopatcong | Hope | Ironia | Johnsonburg | Kenvil | Lafayette | Lake Hiawatha | Lake Hopatcong | Landing | Layton | Ledgewood | Lincoln Park | Long Valley | Madison | Mc Afee | Mendham | Middleville | Millington | Mine Hill | Montague | Montville | Morris Plains | Morristown | Mount Arlington | Mount Freedom | Mount Tabor | Mountain Lakes | Netcong | New Vernon | Newton | Ogdensburg | Oxford | Parsippany | Pequannock | Phillipsburg | Picatinny Arsenal | Pine Brook | Pompton Plains | Port Murray | Randolph | Riverdale | Rockaway | Schooleys Mountain | Sparta | Stanhope | Stewartsville | Stillwater | Stirling | Stockholm | Succasunna | Sussex | Swartswood | Towaco | Tranquility | Vernon | Vienna | Wallpack Center | Washington | Wharton | Whippany

Featured Skylands Wedding Pros

DJ Demby
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KB Visualz Studios
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About Love Celebrations
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High Vibrations
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CMela Creations
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