Former 'Real Housewives' Star's Castle-Style Banquet Hall, Wedding Venue Opens

PASSAIC COUNTY, NJ — A castle-themed banquet hall a former "Real Housewives of New Jersey" star is involved with opened its doors this month.

The Legacy Castle opened at 141 Route 23 South in Pompton Plains this month and began hosting events on its first floor. The 82,000-square-foot facility is expected to be fully open in early 2018, according to a NorthJersey.com report.

Albert Manzo and his brother Thomas are business partners helping with the venture.

According to its website, The Legacy Castle is the "premier catering facility of the metropolitan area.

"Our goal is to provide you with excellent service, exquisite food, and an experience which surpasses all of your expectations," the website states. "The exterior façade, outdoor gardens, interior décor, and ambiance is based on a theme of classic elegance."

Albert Manzo is the husband of Caroline, a former "Real Housewives of New Jersey" star. The family had its own spin-off show, "Manzo'd With Children."

The venue is located in a low-lying flood zone at the intersection of Alexander Avenue and Route 23 South.

Manzo previously said that the venue would have a plan in place should it become flooded, the Northjersey.com report stated. A wedding canceled due to flooding would have the option of changing the date, just as it would if there were a snowstorm or similar weather event.

A certificate of occupancy was only issued for the venue's first floor, according to the NorthJersey.com report, which quoted Manzo. The level's second-story, with a 1,500-seat grand ballroom, is not yet open.

A 21-year-old construction worker died in November 2016 after he fell about 40 feet off of a forklift when the building was being built, Radaronline.com reported.

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