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