11 Apr Venue Guide: Monmouth County
While Part I of our Venue Guide series featured the best of Ocean County, we now bring you Part II: Monmouth County. From barns and farms to boardwalk halls and bed & breakfasts, Monmouth County has every type of venue that brides and grooms to-be could want for their big day!
Bayonet Farm (Holmdel, NJ)
Bayonet Farm is situated on 240 acres of rolling lawns and farm land. The Red Barn, which was built in 1930, and the Grey Barn, built in the 1940’s and recently renovated, are available for rental. Bayonet Farm is a beautiful option for couples looking to have a barn wedding, as you can utilize the space however you like, with or without a tent.
Separate Cocktail Hour Space: Yes
Ceremony on Location: Yes
Maximum Guest Count: Accommodates up to 100 guests
Tables/Chairs Included in rental: No
Contact: 732-946-2820 ext. 1224 or ddow@holmdeltownship-nj.com
Website: http://www.holmdeltownship-nj.com/449/Weddings-at-Bayonet-Farm
Water Witch Club (Monmouth Hills, NJ)
Built in 1905, the Water Witch Club is a charming clubhouse situated atop of the hills that overlook Sandy Hook and the New York harbor. Once a casino, the Water Witch Club was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1990, and hosts 12 weddings per year. Ceremonies often take place on the lawn, as novelist James Fenimore Cooper described it as “the most beautiful combination of land and water in America.”
Separate Cocktail Hour Space: Yes, covered deck space
Ceremony on Location: Yes
Minimum/Max Guest Count: Accommodates up to 145 guests
Tables/Chairs Included in rental: No
Contact: Sarah Stewart at 732-872-1675
Website: http://www.waterwitchclub.org/weddings1.htm
Peppadew Fresh Vineyards and Winery (Morganville, NJ)
If you’re looking for a unique wedding location, Peppadew Fresh Vineyard and Winery, located in Morganville, is a gorgeous venue. Situated on 15 acres, Peppadew features vineyards and a flower farm area for ceremonies. Receptions can be tented or take place in the barn.
Separate Cocktail Hour Space: Yes, outdoor patio
Ceremony on Location: Yes
Minimum/Max Guest Count: Maximum ~200
Tables/Chairs Included in rental: No
Contact: (908) 507-2240
Website: http://www.peppadewfreshvineyards.com/
Sandy Hook Chapel (Highlands, NJ)
Built in 1941, the historic Sandy Hook Chapel is located within the Gateway National Recreation Area. Pictured above, the area features a large grass space along the Sandy Hook Bay where couples typically host tented receptions. The chapel can be used for the ceremony, cocktail hour, or as a backup in case of rain. Sunsets here are breathtaking.
Separate Cocktail Hour Space: Yes, chapel can be used
Ceremony on Location: Yes, chapel or outside
Maximum Guest Count: Maximum 100 in the chapel, 500+ outside
Tables/Chairs Included in rental: No
Contact: 732-872-5910
Website: http://www.sandyhookchapel.com/home.html
Edel Haus Farm (Wall, NJ)
Edel Haus Alpaca Farm is located two miles west of the Atlantic Ocean in Wall, NJ, “where the country meets the shore.” Their recently renovated barn is the perfect backdrop for a farm wedding.
Separate Cocktail Hour Space: Yes
Ceremony on Location: Yes
Maximum Guest Count: 140 in the barn
Tables/Chairs Included in rental: No
Contact: John, 732-890-1024
Website: https://www.edelhausalpacas.com/weddings
Paramount Theater and Grand Arcade (Asbury Park, NJ)
The Asbury Park Boardwalk is a New Jersey landmark. If you are hosting a sizable wedding, this venue is as unique as they come. Located right on the Atlantic Ocean, the Grand Arcade connects the iconic Paramount Theater with the famous Asbury Park Convention Hall and features spectacular architecture and aesthetic.
Separate Cocktail Hour Space: Yes
Ceremony on Location: Yes
Maximum Guest Count: 900 (300 minimum guest count)
Tables/Chairs Included in rental: No
Contact: Jamie Thomas, 732-897-6500
Website: http://www.apboardwalk.com/portfolio/weddings/
Chateau Inn and Suites
Nestled in the heart of Spring Lake, Chateau Inn and Suites is an elegant bed & breakfast that hosts intimate weddings of up to 50. The hotel is located just a short walk from the ocean and directly across from both Potter Park and Divine Park.
Separate Cocktail Hour Space: Yes
Ceremony on Location: Yes
Maximum Guest Count: 50 guests
Tables/Chairs Included in rental: Yes
Contact: 732-974-2000 or info@chateauinn.com
Website: http://www.chateauinn.com/weddings/weddings.htm
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