10 Premier New Jersey Shore Wedding Sites

The New Jersey Shore is famous for its beach wedding sites along the scenic Atlantic Ocean. You can either have your New Jersey shore wedding and reception on the beach, hold your wedding on the beach and walk across the street to your elegant wedding reception, have your wedding in a restaurant overlooking the beach followed by the reception, or hold your ceremony in a place of worship and then have your reception either on the beach or in the reception hall. You have many options when planning a Jersey Shore wedding. It’s a matter of style…and weather. Tents can be set up on the beach, and indoor receptions can be heated or air conditioned. Your wedding reception manager will be happy to work with you to make your New Jersey wedding day the most memorable.

10 Premier New Jersey Shore Wedding Sites

Breakers Hotel and Restaurant on the Ocean, Spring Lake

For the most special day of your life, you deserve the very best. The Breakers on the Ocean in beautiful Spring Lake is the perfect location for your ocean front wedding. Our professional and friendly staff will be attentive to your every need. Our wedding planners have the knowledge and experience to help you plan every detail of your special day. From the cocktail hour on our veranda overlooking the Atlantic Ocean, to the reception in our elegant Crystal Ballroom, you and your guests will enjoy breathtaking ocean views. The Breakers offers an ambience and charm that will impress your guests and create lasting memories. The elegance is further enhanced by our exceptional cuisine prepared by our Executive Chef. For information call 732-449-7700.

Grand Hotel of Cape May, Cape May

Host from 40 to 400 wedding guests at the oceanfront Grand Hotel in one of four private banquet rooms. Large parties can choose between the fifth floor Penthouse Ballroom boasting a panoramic ocean view or the Grand Ballroom with its crystal chandeliers and two-story glass atrium. Smaller weddings will be comfortable in either the informal Wicker Room with its sea views or the more formal Burgundy Room. If it’s your dream to be married on the beach, let the hotel’s wedding coordinator arrange all the details. Then, after the ceremony, just walk across the street for your wedding reception at the Grand. Call Merri Makers for information at 609-884-5611, ext. 563.

Bonnet Island Estate, Manahawkin

Your wedding day will always be one to remember, so make it perfect by hosting it on our private coastal island, Bonnet Island Estate. Our elegantly-appointed reception rooms, majestic banquet hall and private guest suites emulate sophistication and luxury. Enjoy the picturesque waterfront surroundings complete with a quaint boathouse chapel — an intimate setting to exchange vows with the one you love. Make your wedding day more than a day to remember, fill it with special memories that will last for a lifetime. For more information, call Merri Makers at 732-225-0009.

Chapel at Sandy Hook (New!)

Grand Receptions Overlooking the Magnificent Jersey Shore
Beautiful Tented Receptions and Ceremonies and
Indoor Receptions at the Sandy Hook. For more information, call Merri Makers at 732-264-3355.
Grand Opening Bridal Show, Wed, June 11, 6:30 pm

The Stateroom, Long Beach Island

Experience the natural beauty and grandure that a shore location can bring to your elegant affair. The Stateroom offers a luxurious setting for events such as weddings and formal private parties. Located on Long Beach Island just three blocks from the New Jersey shoreline, The Stateroom offers a delectable menu and romance….beach style. Call Merri Makers for information at 609-494-1998.
Bridal Show, Sunday, April 6, 1:00 pm

Waters Edge, Sea Bright

Breathtaking ocean vistas provide the backdrop for your most special day. Water’s Edge offers a hint of the Hamptons and a taste of the Caribbean right here at the Jersey Shore. Your guests will enjoy cocktails on our open air seaside terrace and panoramic ocean views from the ballroom. Water’s Edge is also New Jersey’s only venue where you can have a barefoot tented reception right on the beach. Oceanfront ceremonies are also available. If you love the romance of the ocean, you’ll love Water’s Edge. For more information call Merri Makers at 732-842-1714.
Bridal Show, Wed, May 28, 2008; 6:45 pm, Reserve

Ocean Place Resort & Spa, Long Branch

How do you envision your dream wedding? Will you recite your vows on the beach while the sun melts into the blue Atlantic waters behind you? Maybe you’re planning a poolside affair with candles floating in the water as gentle sea breezes drift through the air. Or do you dream of a more regal setting in a grand ballroom? At Ocean Place Resort & Spa, the possibilities at this exquisite New Jersey beach wedding location are endless. Allow experienced wedding coordinators to plan each stage of your celebration, from the rehearsal dinner to the last dance. Whether you request a huge indoor gala for 1,000 or an intimate ceremony on the beach, we’ll help you fashion the nuptials of your dreams. For more information call 800-411-6493.

Union Park, Cape May

Have the best of both worlds: get married in a romantic ceremony right on the beach then walk across the street and have the reception of your dreams in the elegant Union Park Dining Room. Located in the historic Hotel Macomber, Union Park hosts both casual and elegant receptions, as well as complete weddings. The restaurant can accommodate up to 120 people for one and a half hours of butlered Hors d`oeuvres, followed by a sit-down dinner. Choose from suggested wedding package menus or let Union Park Chef John Schatz create a custom menu for your big day. Call for information 609-884-8811.

White Sands Oceanfront Resort & Spa, Point Pleasant

Located on a beautiful stretch of sandy-white beach, the White Sands Oceanfront Resort & Spa prides itself on presenting only “One Wedding at a Time.” Specializing in beachfront weddings, our bridal sales managers will help you create the Wedding of your Dreams! From an exclusive beachfront ceremony, butler-served hors d’oeurves and cocktails in the Tropical Courtyard, and renowned Italian-American cuisine, to an exquisite custom-created three-tiered wedding cake, our professional wedding staff will attend to every detail imaginable. For more information call 888-558-8958.

Windows on the Water, Sea Bright

Start your wedding day with a panoramic view of the ocean, the river, and the New York skyline. Use our gazebo on the beach, for the ceremony you always dreamed of. Enjoy your cocktail reception both indoors and out on our beach front deck. Our Banquet facility upstairs has a warm grace that enhances the seashore setting and seat up to 180 guests. Another deck allows for waterfront accessibility, so you and your guest can enjoy the wonderful surroundings. We offer sit down dinners, buffets, and “station” receptions. All enhanced with a professional staff whose attention to detail will complete your special day. Call for information 732-842-8463.

Plus one more for the perfect NJ shore wedding reception:

The Flanders Ocean City, Cape May County

The Flanders Hotel offers the most spectacular setting for your wedding on the entire southern New Jersey shoreline. The excited bride and groom, along with their families, have enough on their minds. Our knowledgeable planning staff will guide you through every step of your special day, so you can relax and enjoy the experience. Call 609-398-9998 for further information.

Enjoy checking out these New Jersey shore wedding sites. While you are visiting the Jersey shore, take time to relax, enjoy the beach, a good meal, and a scenic drive.