Hi all - this is my first post, although i've been reading the posts on here for a few months (sorry for it being a long one). My name is Dana and i'm getting married next May. Until now, I was lucky enough not to have any wedding drama, but now i'm hoping you all can help. My reception is in Red Bank, and originally I wanted to have the ceremony in Riverside Park. Come to find out that RB has a new policy of not allowing any wedding ceremonies in any of their parks. About 6 months ago I contacted Monmouth Univ. and spoke with someone about having the ceremony in the gardens of Woodrow Wilson Hall. They told me it was fine, even though I wasn't alumni, gave me a price (it was nominal), and told me to call back 6 months before the wedding date to book, as they didn't take reservations earlier. Last week I tried to book it, but received a call late last night informing me that the "policy changed" and if you're not alumni or a student, they now charge $10,000 to use the garden (or pretty much anywhere else on campus). I'm furious that they wouldn't honor their word - and for my wasting 6 months to find somewhere else.So now i'm out of ideas for places for our ceremony - which is where i'm hoping you all can help. I always wanted an outdoor ceremony, and because my FI is not religious, my mother is marrying us (she's a judge). I've googled to no end, but just can't find anywhere other than Deep Cut park within 20 min of Red Bank to have a ceremony - and I wasn't so into having it on the beach - ok if its a boardwalk, just didn't pick a dress that would do so well in sand. Any ideas are appreciated!!