Recommend a Reception Venue...Pretty Please!

rlfields

Hi,

So my fiance & I are kind of on the late bus regarding anything about our weddings. We live 8-9 hours away from where we want to get married in NJ & we're both students, so we've had little time to research as much as we should. We're still planning for a July wedding & I'm feeling the crunch between the fact that I have a thesis due, another semester of classes, graduation & moving looming a little too near in the distance.

We're looking to have our ceremony at Allaire State Park Chapel, but we need to find a close reception venue. We'd love to stay in the $50-70pp range for about 80. Do you have any recommendations?! Thank you sooo much!

sgdc2011

Are you thinking THIS July? ..if so you might get some deals since it's 6 months away.  Otherwise, I think it will be hard to find a venue with your target price since July is peak season.  I suggest looking into Restaurants. 

I don't have any recs for that area though, good luck!

rlfields

Thank you! I'm looking into restaurants, too, but any recs would be helpful as I'm not in the area currently nor am I a native of Central Jersey...

mercy4

Maybe some place like a Maggiano's?

rlfields

Sure! But Maggiano's is a little too far for me. My fam will be coming from Philly, so I want to find someplace pretty close to the Chapel.

Thanks!!

mercy4

Oh I wasn't sure how far it was. Good luck! Maybe there is something else like that.

Giaspo

What about the Mill at Spring Lake? I'm not sure of the price though.

agu101

Hmmm, this area is really popular in the summer, and many require minimums of at least 100-125.  You may have some challenges finding something available at this time, but I'm sure something open may be prepared to make you a good deal.  Some places to check out that may meet your needs: Rella's Tavern (www.rellastavern.com), Brielle River House (www.brielleriverhouse.com), Union Landing (www.unionlanding.com), American Hotel (americanhotelnj.com), Barclay (www.thebarclay.com).  Good luck in your search!

agu101

I forgot about the Black Trumpet in Spring Lake (www.theblacktrumpet.com).  Also, if you're open to taking a short trip north of Allaire, Red Bank has Buena Sera (www.buona-sera.com) or Rumson has Salt Creek Grille (www.saltcreekgrille.com/rumson/index.asp?mid=67&mid2=158)  

katcur76

Try Vanity Fare in Lakewood. We're getting married on a Saturday evening and they were flexible with the required minimum. They were very happy to work with us and the service has been great.

rlfields

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[QUOTE]Try Vanity Fare in Lakewood. We're getting married on a Saturday evening and they were flexible with the required minimum. They were very happy to work with us and the service has been great.
Posted by katcur76[/QUOTE]

Thanks! We visited Vanity Fare & it's not the right venue for us. Thank you so much for the suggestion, though :)

rlfields

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[QUOTE]What about the Mill at Spring Lake? I'm not sure of the price though.
Posted by Giaspo[/QUOTE]

I looked at them a few months & they were out of our price range. Thank you for the recommendation!

rlfields

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[QUOTE]Hmmm, this area is really popular in the summer, and many require minimums of at least 100-125.  You may have some challenges finding something available at this time, but I'm sure something open may be prepared to make you a good deal.  Some places to check out that may meet your needs: Rella's Tavern ( <a href="http://www.rellastavern.com)," rel="nofollow">www.rellastavern.com),</a> Brielle River House ( <a href="http://www.brielleriverhouse.com)," rel="nofollow">www.brielleriverhouse.com),</a> Union Landing ( <a href="http://www.unionlanding.com)," rel="nofollow">www.unionlanding.com),</a> American Hotel (americanhotelnj.com), Barclay ( <a href="http://www.thebarclay.com)." rel="nofollow">www.thebarclay.com).</a>  Good luck in your search!
Posted by agu101[/QUOTE]

Thank you! I have checked the American Hotel (they start around $80pp), but not the others. I will check into those places. I really appreciate you taking the time to suggest these venues.

rlfields

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[QUOTE]I forgot about the Black Trumpet in Spring Lake ( <a href="http://www.theblacktrumpet.com)." rel="nofollow">www.theblacktrumpet.com).</a>  Also, if you're open to taking a short trip north of Allaire, Red Bank has Buena Sera ( <a href="http://www.buona-sera.com)" rel="nofollow">www.buona-sera.com)</a> or Rumson has Salt Creek Grille ( <a href="http://www.saltcreekgrille.com/rumson/index.asp?mid=67&mid2=158)" rel="nofollow">www.saltcreekgrille.com/rumson/index.asp?mid=67&mid2=158)</a>  
Posted by agu101[/QUOTE]

Thanks again!!!

agu101

Good luck- let us know where you wind up!

dalm0m

The price point is what is giving me pause. It's also late in the game so availability may be an issue.  I don't know all the numbers but would suggest you look at

Doolans in Spring Lake

The Barclay in Belmar

The Spring Lake Manor http://www.weddingreceptionnj.com/

Our House in Famingdale  http://ourhouserestaurant.net/

The Hamilton Banquet Hall in Neptune

The reception center at San Clemete http://www.thereceptioncenter.com/

I found most of these by googling banquet halls near Farmingdale.

Good luck.

CMCbride7

The reception Center is nice for the price and I would even suggest Bridgewater Manor, but I think those are all futher south than you're looking for.