Family, Food, and Forever: Inside New Jersey’s Premier Wedding Destinations

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This week, host Mike Ham heads to the stunning Park Château Estates & Gardens in East Brunswick to sit down with three legends of New Jersey hospitality — Barry Maurillo, Joe Maurillo, and Vito Cucci. These lifelong friends and business partners are the visionary team behind three of the state’s most celebrated event venues: Nanina’s in the Park, The Park Savoy Estate, and Park Château.

In this warm, wide-ranging, and often hilarious episode, the guys dive into:

• The story behind acquiring and transforming these historic properties
• How their deep friendship and shared Nutley roots shaped a decades-long business partnership
• What it takes to pull off 800+ weddings a year with heart, style, and precision
• Their nonprofit work, including The Cheer Me Up Foundation and Shining Stars, supporting kids, families, and special needs performers
• The legendary Nanina’s sauce story (yes, it’s a college class project gone deliciously right)
• Vito’s unexpected journey into elite horse racing and breeding (spoiler: he’s got winners)
• And the secret to staying happily married while running one of the most demanding businesses around

Whether you're planning a wedding, chasing a dream, or just a sucker for a good Jersey hustle — this one’s got it all.

Links Mentioned:

• Park Château Estates & Gardens
• The Park Savoy Estate
• Nanina’s in the Park
• Cheer Me Up Foundation
• Shining Stars Network
• Nanina’s Sauce

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