About this vendor
Channel Club is a peaceful waterfront wedding venue in Monmouth Beach, NJ. The property features an elegant indoor event site with stunning outdoor views. For decades, this private haven has set the scene for romantic celebrations. The marina’s modern charm keeps couples coming back to carry on this tradition. It is easily reachable from New York City and just minutes away from the Atlantic Ocean.
This enchanting property is family-owned and lovingly looked after. The venue features a cozy, sophisticated suite for the wedding party to prepare in. Ashy gray tones and modern furnishings create an elegant ambiance. This lovely dressing room hints at the lavish celebrations to follow at the Channel Club. A memorable ceremony can take place on the courtyard overlooking sparkling waters. In the distance, the Shrewsbury River offers a calming atmosphere. Between 200 and 250 guests can be accommodated on the property. Couples can share this once-in-a-lifetime experience with their nearest and dearest. For the cocktail hour, the newlyweds can move to the Sunset Room. Large windows allow guests to keep their sights on the stunning surroundings. Drink in hand, loved ones can watch a beautiful sunset over the water. This two-story venue has plenty of room for elaborate events. A spacious ballroom offers a lovely setting for the reception. Intricate carpeting and classic white pillars add a light, refined touch. The newlyweds can have their first dance on a sleek hardwood dance floor. Soft, modern lighting emphasizes the contemporary elegance of the ballroom. Delicate white banquet furniture adds the finishing touches for a sophisticated occasion.
The team at Channel Club goes above and beyond to design one-of-a-kind experiences. They will work with you and your partner to bring your vision to life. These passionate event professionals will add luxurious little touches to set the bar high. This can include valet parking, a champagne toast, and an ice sculpture. The team will strive to serve a delicious banquet from beginning to end. For the cocktail hour, they offer both butler-passed hors d’oeuvres and food stations. From burger and lobster sliders to sushi and pretzel bars, there is plenty to choose from. For the main meal, the team will work with you to design a custom menu. They will suggest fancy dishes that line up with your taste and vision. Examples include wild mushroom bisque and Long Island duck breast. At this breathtaking waterfront venue, the wedding cake is included. For an extra sweet treat, you can add a Viennese table, cake pop bar, or donut wall.
Amenities + details
Ceremony Area
Dressing Room
Handicap Accessible
Indoor Event Space
Outdoor Event Space
Reception Area
Covered Outdoors Space
Liability Insurance
On-Site Accommodations
Wireless Internet
Ceremony Types
- Civil Union
- Commitment Ceremony
- Interfaith Ceremony
- Non-Religious Ceremony
- Religious Ceremony
- Second Wedding
Settings
- Ballroom
- Beach
- Waterfront
- Garden
Venue Service Offerings
- Bar & Drinks
- Cakes & Desserts
- Food & Catering
- Rentals & Equipment
- Service Staff
Awards and Affiliations
3-Time 'Best of Weddings'
2019.2013.2012.
Best of Weddings
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4.7
out of 5.056 reviews
We hosted a bridal shower at the Channel Club on November 24, 2019. The positives—the food and the view! However the room temperature was absolutely freezing and many guests had t...
o wear their winter coats. The personnel on site gave many different reasons for the lack of heat, but offered no solutions. At the very least space heaters should have been provided!! A small-very small-discount was offered, but that did nothing to alleviate my guests discomfort.
We got married on June 2nd 2019, I wish we could say the whole planning process was easy with the channel club but it was NOT. We first started with Fred he was really nice when we...
were first meeting him prior to booking he made lots of promises was very accommodating. As soon as we booked he went ghost, to get in touch with him was extremely difficult he didn't answer emails or calls. He never kept in touch with us to schedule food tastings I had to reach out to him at least 10 times before he answered. 2 WEEKS before my wedding we went to go over final details after barely having contact with him at all me and my whole family were extremely nervous.. we were greeted by a lady name liz who we had never met before or even heard of.. she had told us she would be taking over and Fred had moved on we were so upset and frustrated because it seemed like the whole time he knew that and thats why he didn't care to help us. Moving forward with liz we thought okay this could be a positive thing... she was very good at answering emails but that was about it. She pretty muted yes'd us to death and never followed through. For example my mom pefered our chicken dinner to be without bone as long as it didn't compromise the taste. Liz made it happen but didn't tell us it would be a completely different chicken different sauce then the one we had tried at the food tasting. She also gave us a usb to put a slideshow of our pictures so we could play on the tv. we handed it to her and she emailed me saying everything looks great, the day comes and she said she couldn't get it to work instead of telling me so I can fix it she just lied to me instead. We had also organized everything in boxes saying what decor needs to go where. She had our Mr & Mrs signs in the wrong location and then on top of that when it came time to cake cutting she never saved our 1 year anniversary cake. To top off the end of the night we had spoke to her about the two bars adjacent to channel club. We had a Sunday wedding which she knew about we had specifically asked her will they be open at the end of the night on a Sunday she assured us it will be open we scheduled two separate shuttles so anyone who didn't want to stay could leave on the 1st one and people who wanted to party more would be on the 2nd one(which was a much later shuttle) we go to the bar next door and it is closed! they said that the channel club should have informed them that there was a wedding . We had about 15 people standing outside in the rain. I went to liz that night of my wedding to ask her what happened and she begins to tell me its a Sunday wedding that they would be closed and then continues to put the blame on me saying that I had to carry out several people which never happened. I was in shock and also the air conditioning broke which we were not offered any type of reimbursement. So was it a nice day , yes but the planning was a disaster.
Channel Club delivered us exactly what we asked for to make our wedding day incredible. We decided to have a less traditional reception and host a 4.5 hour long cocktail hour. It w...
as perfect. All the guests raved about the food and you never had to wait for a drink at the bar. We had our ceremony on the outdoor patio which was beautiful. Fred (and later on with Liz) were very helpful and so very easy to work with answering all our questions promptly via email/phone. Channel club is great because the venue is yours and yours alone all day so the attention the staff pays to your party is undivided. I had not a worry the morning of my wedding because I knew Channel Club would take care of everything and they did not disappoint. Best day ever! Thank you!!
Fred and the rest of the staff at The Channel Club did an outstanding job with our wedding. From the beginning of the process Fred was attentive and really went above and beyond to...
make sure our wedding was perfect. The venue itself is gorgeous inside and recently updated and the outdoor setting for the ceremony and cocktail hour could not be more picturesque. As if the venue and the personal service wasn't enough, the food is SO good! We still have people telling us it was the best cocktail hour they've ever seen. Honestly could not have asked for more from Fred, his staff or the venue itself. If you're looking for a beautiful venue on the water with amazing food and service, this is the place!
We got married at Channel Club on 7/27/18 and I would give them a million stars if I could! Everything was perfect and beyond anything I could of ever imagined. Fred is unbelievabl...
e and takes all the stress out of wedding planning. The food is fantastic and the staff is very hands on and makes sure everyone is happy all night long. Every single detail was thought of and absolutely perfect! There is not one thing we would of changed. They made our dream wedding a reality and we could not be happier! :)
Venue was great! Food was delicious and it kept coming. Staff was amazing and Fred was extremely accommodating, could not have asked for more, would absolutely recommend!
We had our wedding on 6/29/18. It was beautiful and our guests were so happy. The view is gorgeous and the food is delicious. Fred was great throughout the day and helped accommoda...
te anything we needed. The night was perfect and ran smoothly. We were so happy with our venue choice!
We got married on 7/14/18 and we couldn't be happier with the venue, service and overall experience. Fred was wonderful and very accommodating throughout the entire process. Our gu...
ests loved the location and the food. The weather was perfect, which made for great pictures for all! We highly recommend The Channel Club for your wedding.
So so so glad we had our wedding at the Channel Club. Fred is an absolute pleasure to work with. He is an expert at what he does and knows everything required to make your wedding ...
day run smoothly. Our wedding day was the hottest ever, but Fred made everyone comfortable and the outside ceremony was just perfect. It has the most beautiful palm trees, flowers, and marina views. All of our guests raved about the food. Everything was truly fantastic!
We got married at The Channel Club on June 16th, 2018 and I get chills thinking about how amazing our wedding was. Fred and the team at took all of the stress out of wedding planni...
ng and delivered a seamless and absolutely beautiful event. Our friends and family are still raving about our wedding, the food, the service, the venue and the outstanding sunset views from the reception space. I was prepared for something to go wrong on our wedding day and nothing did! Fred had everything squared away which allowed my husband and I to have the time of our lives. I HIGHLY recommend The Channel Club.
I get emotional thinking about how beautiful our wedding was. Fred and The Channel Club went above and beyond for us and our guests. We had our wedding on 4/20/18. Everyone will te...
ll you that on your wedding day things are bound to go wrong and that you should just enjoy and not stress- Nothing went wrong! This place is magical. I can't rave enough about them and I will continue to recommend them to people for years to come. The food was delicious and perfect, the room was decorated exactly the way we asked and Fred and his team go above and beyond for you. They even packed dinners to go for a few guests who had to leave early. They thought of everything. Please make sure to make an appointment and consider The Channel Club for your big day, you will be so happy you did. We are so grateful.
We got married at the Channel Club on Friday April 27th 2018. It was truly spectacular and exceeded all of my expectations ! Fred the general manager worked so hard for us to have ...
an exceptional experience . He handled every last detail and made it so pleasant and stress free. The food was absolutely fantastic and you can’t beat the view ! Our wedding was last week and people are still talking about what a great time they had and the delicious menu! What a fabulous place !
I can’t say enough positive things about the Channel Club. Right from the start, Fred and the rest of the staff were so friendly and accommodating. The Channel Club was only the se...
cond venue my husband and I looked at, and after meeting with Fred and seeing the beautiful location we immediately booked them for our December wedding.
Our wedding was this past Saturday, and it was amazing. Every single detail from the food, to the presentation, to the attentive staff was perfect. All our our guests commented on how beautiful the venue was, the delicious food, and every other detail which help to set the Channel Club apart.
We look forward to working with Fred and hosting another event at the Channel Club in the future.
My husband and I got married at The Channel Club in August and it was the most perfect wedding! Fred and the whole staff are absolutely amazing. He had everything covered and our g...
uests were blown away by everything from beginning to end. We live in California and were able to plan everything so easily because of Fred being so on top of things and so easy to work with.
The food was incredible. Our friends and family are still talking about how amazing it was.
My bridal party got ready in the stunning bridal suite and we had such an amazing and relaxing day getting ready for the wedding.
I highly recommend The Channel Club. I would do it all over again if I could. Thank you so much to Fred and the whole staff!!
The Channel Club is absolutely amazing. The atmosphere is beautiful and everything is done perfectly. A grand thank you to Fred for all of his help with the details of the wedding ...
and for making this process relaxing and fun. I definitely (100%) recommend the Channel Club. The food is delicious and the decor is fabulous. I also love that it is located on the water. I adore the organization and the layout of the Channel Club as well. The Channel Club is a dream come true.
Sept 3, 2017 . As soon as we walked in to the channel club I knew it was my place. Not only because the whole place is beautiful, also because Fred was so amazing. He made me feel...
so comfortable throughout all my planning and wedding. I could ask him anything and everything and he never got snippy or made me feel like I was bothering him. He put me first always no matter what he was doing. I would recommend this venue to everyone I know .
My husband and I were married at The Channel Club. It was the most incredible day of my life! Fred's calm demeanor and attention to detail ensured every moment of the day went by s...
moothly! I couldn't be happier to have had my special day at this venue. It is extremely clear that Fred loves his job and does whatever he can to make the day successful- from keeping the bride (me) calm when its raining before the ceremony to making sure every dietary need is met for the guests- Fred and everyone at the Channel Club does a spectacular job!!! I would recommend this venue to anyone and everyone!
We had an AMAZING experience at the Channel Club from beginning to end. My groom and I knew we wanted to get married at the shore, and visited 6 venues in a day knowing things were...
booking up quick. We saw a few venues that just didn't wow us, then we walked in the Channel Club and we both knew this was it! And the price was better than even a hotel venue with basically no view, for this amazing open floor plan with an outdoor deck and incredible view, we were sold! We booked in late May 2016 and got married on June 17, 2017. The planning process was seamless with Fred, and we felt well taken care of from day one. I was at no point stressed about the venue during our process. If we had a question we called Fred and he was extremely responsive. When we visited to choose our a few weeks before, we saw the renovations and it blew us away. They completely gutted and made a new bridal suite, and re-did the reception room was well. When our weekend came, I was able to go the day before and set everything up with Fred's help. I even brought in our place cards which were inside little knots and kept falling out, and Joanne who works with Fred set these up for me in the sandbox they provide for place cards, and they even added navy and white ribbon, it looked fabulous! The day of our wedding it rained, we did get pictures outside before it did but unfortunately we didn't get to utilize the dock for our cocktail hour, but we had almost 200 guests, but everyone fit inside the downstairs for cocktail hour without a problem. We loved how open the floor plan was for cocktail hour. Our guests LOVED the food as we knew they would.. there was SO much and it was all delicious. When we headed upstairs, everyone was blown away with how nice the bridal suite looked. Fred was very accommodating during the wedding, as we knew he would be. He made sure we had a drink in our hand at all times. Our guests truly had the BEST time, and couldn't stop raving about the food. They also loved how they came around with left overs after dinner! Needless to say we had a pretty much seamless experience at the Channel Club, and months later our family & friends are still raving. If you're looking to get married at the shore area, I'd recommended nowhere else! thanks Fred and Team, Chris and I will have amazing memories of our wedding to last a lifetime!
My husband and I got married at The Channel Club in April 2017. The venue was newly renovated and couldn't have been more perfect. We dropped all of our decor for the ceremony and ...
reception the day prior and didn't have to think about it after that. Fred was great through the entire process and went above and beyond to make sure everything was just right. He worked so well with all of our vendors and calmly/quickly solved any day-of hiccups as they arose. We had our ceremony outdoors on the dock followed by an indoor/outdoor cocktail hour and ballroom reception. The food and service were excellent. We will definitely be returning to host future events at The Channel Club!
My wedding day was something that I dreamed my whole life, as many brides might say. My husband and I love Monmouth Beach and we wanted to be married in the town. We found the Chan...
nel Club and when we visited it we knew it was the place for our special day. From the very beginning Fred and Steve were absolutely incredible. When you are planning a wedding, everything can tend to get very stressful and there can be a lot on your to do list. Well, Fred was like my best friend for the last two months of my wedding. LOL! He was so helpful and amazing I can't even begin to explain it. Anything that you could possibly think of, or forget to think of, Fred will be there to help you do it! On the day of my wedding he was attentive, wonderful and he felt like a member of my family. I highly highly recommend the Channel Club for your special day! The food was phenomenal and the service was excellent. Thank you Fred and Steve! We will never forget you!
Fred & Steve assisted in every part of our event. They answered every question in a timely fashion. Every guest complemented our wedding and the decor. Fred and Steve took time ...
to accept all of our trinkets and incorporate them into their venue. I couldn't imagine getting married anywhere else. Steve was on the floor all night guiding us through the wedding activities. Fred was on the floor and behind the scenes making sure everything was in place. We even caught him on the phone calling our photobooth agency when he thought they were running late. Fred and Steve settle for nothing less than excellence, and our wedding was perfect because of them.
My experience getting married at the Channel Club this past July was truly amazing and unforgettable. I cannot say enough wonderful things about the venue, the staff, and the food....
Steve and Fred exceeded our expectations in regards to the planning and execution of our wedding. During such a stressful process, as we all know wedding planning can be, these true professionals made everything so easy and enjoyable! I cannot thank them enough for their kindness, patience, positive energy, organization, and attention to detail. They made sure everything about that evening went according to plan and without a hitch. Even when it rained outside and we had to have the ceremony inside, everything was able to transition seamlessly and it was beautiful! The view over the marina is truly breathtaking. I have been to a lot of weddings recently in the tri-state area, and let me tell you – the food doesn’t compare to the Channel Club. Not only was it absolutely delicious and of the best quality, but the selection was enormous. All of our guests still continue to compliment and rave about the wedding, especially the attentive staff and the food! My husband and I could not have asked for a more perfect day, and we are so appreciative to the Channel Club staff for giving us these wonderful memories we will hold onto forever. I highly recommend to anyone looking for a wedding venue to choose the Channel Club…you will not regret it!
I can't say enough about how wonderful everything was at the Channel Club. Fred and Steve are both great to work with. They are true professionals and experts at what they do. T...
he rest of the staff at the Channel Club was on top of their game as well.
The food was excellent and plentiful. Probably the best entrees in the business, so the complimentary second helpings are a great bonus!
As the weather the day of our wedding unfolded it was a close call as to whether or not the ceremony would be outside and the entire staff was flexible and ready for any outcome (we had ours outside and it was great!).
I highly recommend, without reservation, the Channel Club.
You cant do any better than Steve and Fred at the Channel Club. They helped us every step of the way. Of all the stresses that came up from one nutty problem to another, these tw...
o guys where rock solid! We had a lot to contend with the week leading up to our wedding and the day of our wedding -- none of it had to do with them, yet they stepped up to help every time!
My wife is from Sicily - if you know anything about Italians, food is essential for any gathering - ESPECIALLY on the bride's special day --- the food was fabulous!!!
Thanks to Steve, Fred and their team at the Channel Club -- all of you helped make sure our wedding remained a dream instead of a nightmare!
Annalisa & Armando Riccio
We wish we could give The Channel Club 10 stars because they definitely deserve it. My husband and I just had our wedding Sunday May 1 and everything was beyond phenomenal. Fred, S...
teve and the rest of The Channel Club made our day beyond exceptional. Even though it rained, the indoor ceremony was just as beautiful with all of the big windows overlooking the marina. Fred told us if it stopped raining even for 15 minutes we would run outside and have the ceremony outside. Steve handled our wedding plans from start to finish which is hard to find. It was so nice knowing that the people who I had worked with from day one and who knew how we wanted our wedding to go, were there to make sure everything went as planned. Any time we needed to be pulled away for a minute to take pictures or for the cake cutting, etc, they were very unobtrusive which was nice when you are in the middle of greeting all of your guests. The food was phenomenal as well, we still have friends and family texting and calling saying they can't stop dreaming about all the food that was there. They even had an ice sculpture of the Eiffel Tower since that is where we got engaged. What we got for our money was amazing. Just the cocktail hour itself was enough to please our guests! There is so much room throughout as well and the whole place is yours for the day! This is the place to get married if you love the water and views but you don't want to be broke after! Many many thanks to Fred and Steve and everyone else at The Channel Club! You made our day spectacular and it was everything and more than we could have ever asked for!!!
My Halloween wedding felt like a dream on water. Everything was so wonderful from the flowers to the setting. Fred and Steve made everything possible that we asked. My only regret,...
not taking it all in more due to thank you laps :/
Even though it was mine - I can honestly say this was the BEST wedding I've ever been to thanks to Channel Club. The place is gorgeous, the amenities are amazing, the management a...
nd staff are the best. An abundance of amazing food and extras. Those views. Wow, we are still floating.
Channel Club was a perfect venue for our wedding day! My sister got married there in 2007 and I wanted it for my special day because I knew what a great job the entire staff did ...
then. And they did not disappoint!! When my husband went to look he was impressed by the location and the attention to detail. The entire menu of food options is amazing. Cocktail hour could be an entire meal, but don't fill up because the dinner options are spectacular as well. It was great to know that they would do a great job for our day, but we have heard from so many guests after our wedding about what a great place it was, how nice and accommodating the staff was, and how no detail was left to chance. My husband and I were constantly attended to with food, drinks, or what to do next. I cannot thank Channel Club enough for making my wedding so perfect. I would recommend them to anyone!
Words cannot describe how incredible Steve and his staff were this past weekend for our picture perfect wedding at the Channel Club. From our first meeting back in November, all th...
e way up to the big day August 1st, Steve and Fred were absolutely incredible. They answered every question and concern immediately via email or phone. They were so easy to work with, making any adjustments or changes to the day on the fly was such a seamless process. The view off the dock with the boats, the sunset, beautiful flowers, the setting outside for our ceremony could not have been more breathtaking. Steve was in charge of our wedding, and he could not have been more professional, on top of every little detail, and simply a calming influence on such a busy day. He was always around keeping the day running on time and smoothly. The rest of the staff were outstanding, getting the venue ready for us, keeping the food rolling out at a continuous and rapid pace, and being so nice and professional to our guests. Speaking of the food, it was OUTSTANDING! The amount of compliments we received from our guests about the food was overwhelming. The amount of food and simply the quality was above and beyond. We could not have pictured a better outcome for the best day of our lives. Thanks to Steve, Fred and their staff, we had the time of our lives. To everyone at the Channel Club, especially Steve, we cannot thank you enough!! We love you guys and consider you a life long friends after all the hard work you put in for us!!
Always wanting to get married on the water, my fiancé and I found the channel club and fell in love. Fred, Steve and Liz made the experience of planning very much enjoyable. The fo...
od was amazing and they were willing to make the menu exactly what we wanted. They weren't afraid to change their set menu for the unique taste we were looking for. The ceremony went off without a hitch even though it was raining until 1 hr before I walked down the isle. Even 2 weeks after our wedding or friends keep telling us how much fun they had and how the venue did an amazing job.
I would recommend the channel club to anyone looking for an easy going venue that has quality and value.
I went to visit the channel club the other day with my fiancé, and it seems like a very nice venue, but the major problem we had with it was all of the boats. Every window you look...
through there are always boats in the background. It wasn't as beautiful as the pictures portrayed. I could be beautiful in the boats aren't there... A little disappointing.
I'm sad to write this review as I gave Fred, Liz and the entire Channel Club AMPLE time to right the outrageous wrong I experienced at their hands. I booked with Fred&Liz at TCC in...
the spring of 2013, to be married in Sept of 2014. We would have a newly renovated facility, at a gorgeous marina, all within our budget! Fred&Liz told us that they would both be there for everything, ready to answer our questions - talking to one of them would be like talking to the other. Then, the unthinkable happened. About a week before Christmas of 2013 I got a call from someone I never worked with that TCC wouldn't be having the promised renovations. There I was, less than a year before my wedding, with a band and photographer booked, and no venue. We were crushed - we thought we did it right, taking our time booking more than a year out, and we had the rug pulled out from under us when, w/o any remorse, TCC said they weren't renovating and that was that. The next day after many phone calls Fred finally called me back. I expressed my financial concerns - we budgeted our wedding around TCC price which we booked 8 months earlier, I was worried about how we would be able to afford it now. We got our deposit back, but Fred told me he understood my concerns, and said I should e-mail him a detailed outline of all my increased costs of my rebooked wedding (we were married in Morristown, NJ b/c all the Monmouth/Ocean County venues I called were flooded with calls from "Channel Club Brides" looking to rebook venues in the aftermath of this horrible situation). We e-mailed Fred a detailed outline of increased costs in Aug 2014 and I have still received NOTHING from TCC. On average, I had to call TCC 5-7 times before Fred would call me back (sometimes Liz would answer but she would insist she couldn't help me or answer my questions - funny since when I booked they were one in the same). Often times I would end up talking to Steve (who is the only person with a heart at TCC and I don't know how he stomachs the people he works with) who would tell me that Fred was in fact getting all of my messages. On the off chance Fred answered he would say "I've talked to the owners and what they've offered isn't good enough, I will keep trying", then a month would pass, I'd call another 5-7 times before I would connect with Fred & I'd hear the same nonsense all over again. During our last conversation in mid Dec of 2014 (after unreturned phone calls and lies from Fred from Aug - Dec), Fred told me I was the last canceled bride to not receive any compensation due to my "outrageous requests". I reminded him it was at HIS direction that I sent over the totality of my increased costs which he said he would "work out". I told him he had until Jan 1 to sort this out or I would go public with my story. Weddings are an emotional experience to begin with, and I am disgusted at Fred, Liz and the entire Channel Club for their blatant disregard of human feelings in the way they took advantage of people. After after being strung along for MONTHS by Fred, to be the "last bride uncompensated" is inexcusable. They are people without conscience and I would not recommend them to my worst enemy.
*RESPONSE TO TCC-You couldn't accommodate my wedding numbers w/o renovating so I was FORCED to change my venue. Dragging me along for MONTHS w/ unreturned phone calls & unfulfilled promises - how do you justify this? Fred should have told me there was nothing he could do instead of stringing me along.
Fred and the team made our day so special! We had a blast and the entire team was very accommodating!
We highly recommend the Channel Club!
Fred, Liz, and their staff were exceptional throughout the entire process. They were available any time we had a question or concern, and worked closely with us on every aspect of...
the wedding. If for some reason we couldn't reach them, they always got back to us as soon as possible.
During the wedding the staff worked very hard to ensure that we were taken care of, and that our guests were being attended to at all times. We had two opportunities to try the food prior to the wedding (a bridal show, and a private food tasting), and were pleased with everything we tried. The food ended up being better than we expected! Once people began to finish their meals, the wait staff came around to offer a second portion if desired. The second portion did not necessarily have to be the same as the meal you initially ordered, so it allowed our guests to try a little of everything.
The hall itself was beautiful. They did such a good job renovating after Hurricane Sandy, that you would never know there was any damage. To top it all off, we had beautiful weather and were able to take a sunset picture in the marina next to the building. Our wedding day was perfect thanks in part to the efforts of the Channel Club.
I very rarely write negative reviews but as a bride, it is too important of a day for you to have it go wrong. We found these people to be very, very shady and we think they played...
games.
First off we were told that TCC was going to be redone and the plans we were shown looked amazing. Plus we would be getting the old pricing which would have been an amazing deal. We were worried however that the renovations would not be done in time for our wedding. The manager assured us everything would be great--a real sales guy. We wanted to think about it overnight and Frank said there was no problem, to let him know in the morning. When we decided to book the very next day we had trouble reaching Frank and played phone tag a few times but over voicemail he assured us the date was ours and not to worry. A few hours later when I finally got in touch with him to leave the deposit he had informed me there was an "accidental" double booking and he could no longer book us. To me, this sounded like nonsense. As there is only one other girl that could apparently book weddings and we were there less than 24 hours before, to us it sounded like a bigger wedding had contacted him and he saw more $$ with them. And if he was telling the truth...how ridiculous and unprofessional that two people can't keep track of their bookings?! This all happened last August and now I see there has not been one thing done to renovate the place. What a horror it would have been if we booked and DID have our wedding there. Though at the time I was so upset I am now so, SO happy it did not work out at the Channel Club bc where we ended up having our wedding was absolutely perfect, much more beautiful, and loads more professional. (The Sunset Ballroom at Jack Baker's).
Though we got lucky in the end that this venue did not work out for us, I wanted to let people know to be wary of what this place tells you. They made us feel as though they only care about making money and not the happiness of their clients. It was an awful and very unprofessional experience.
The Channel Club was an amazing venue from start to finish. They were always quick to return a call or email. They addressed any concerns we had. They were incredible. The food del...
icious and abundant. We have not stopped getting compliments from our guest about the venue, food and service from the Channel Club staff. We could not have been any happier. Fred Liz and Staff we just so wonderful.
Liz and Fred are the most amazing people I have ever met!! They could not have done more for us! The food was amazing! the venue is breath taking! It hasn't been on 4 brides for no...
reasaon (winning once and taking second once)! Our guests raved about the food and the atmosphere! They worked with us when some of our guests dropped out at the last minute and were able to make some deals so that it was cost effective. For an area that was devastated by Sandy, and wedding venues on the water, we could not have been happier!! I wish we had another event coming up so that we could use them!
We had our wedding at the Channel Club on June 7 and everything was amazing! During the wedding planning stage, Liz and Fred were there to answer all of our questions and make sure...
that we had the wedding we envisioned (even after Hurricane Sandy)! They were extremely accommodating to requests and responded to emails very quickly. In addition, the views at the venue are spectacular and the food is outstanding. All of our guests are still commenting on how good the food was (and how much there was too!). We HIGHLY recommend the Channel Club!
I can't say enough great things. From the second I booked the wedding I knew they had everything under control. Fred and Liz are wonderful. The food was unbelievably good! Our ...
guests are still talking about it.
I waited out the renovations of the Channel Club after Hurricane Sandy, and it was all well worth it. The entire first floor is brand new, new bathrooms, new carpets, new ceiling f...
ans. The food is nothing short of perfect. The chateubriand was delicious, all the guests were raving about it. Fred and Liz are awesome and take care of all the details and the flow of the evening. I am so thankful we were able to utilize the outside docks, and had our ceremony outside, the first of the season and since the Hurricane. I cannot say enough great things about our experience, I would recommend them highly!!
Fred and Liz are the Best!!!! They were there every step of the way and helped with every detail I wanted. From tying bows on chairs to setting up the candy bar. Selecting a rece...
ption site is not always easy, and it is important to have caring and helpful people. I could not ask for a better people to work with.
Fred and Liz are the absolute best at what they do! Anthony and I got married on September 8, 2012 and they made every step of the way painless and easy, and answered all the quest...
ions I had in the two years that I was dealing with them on planning our big day. They made everything I had ever dreamed of come to life and then some! The food was superb and the atmosphere was exactly the same! You would be crazy not to go here for you big day as they make each and every event their highest priority. Thanks so much everything! Sincerely, Jacqueline and Anthony Scotellaro
This is the best wedding venue in Central NJ! Fred & Liz really run a great place! It is a gorgeous place and the food plentiful and is FANTASTIC. I could not have imagined...
a better wedding and i owe a lot of it to Fred & Liz! They really did help in giving us the perfect wedding!
I can't say enough good things about Fred, Liz, and the Channel Club in general. From day one, Fred & Liz were so welcoming and accomodating for my wife and I.
Liz was amazin...
g to work with. She was always available to answer any questions that we had. Even when my parents were 2 hours late to the food tasting (they hit traffic), she remained positive.
The food was amazing, and there are so many options to choose from.
On another note, I'm not sure why they are shown as $$$$, because after looking at several venues in the area, the Channel Club was definitely extremely reasonable when it came to price. The prices also included everything - so many cocktail hour options, cake, ice sculpture, chair covers, etc. These are things that most of the other venues charged extra for. Also, there IS an outdoor ceremony area, and the venue IS on the water.
My advice - stop your search right now and check out the Channel Club.
My husband and I selected the Channel Club along with my parents for our wedding day because we loved everything about the channel club. Fred and Liz are there to help you every st...
ep of the way. The food was amazing and guests enjoyed the fact they came around with seconds. The champagne was requested by name after the wedding from our guests. We got married in December and the channel club was decorated beautifully.
Fred & Liz at the Channel Club were awesome. They went out of thier way to make our wedding special. Everything was great!
The Channel Club is amazing, Fred, Liz and the entire staff are true professionals! I ended up having to cancel my wedding due to the Hurricane in August and the Channel Club took...
care of everything for me. They not only carefully packed up and stored all of my items, but they worked with me to find a new date and reimbursed me for all the guests who couldn't attend the new date without question. Working with the Channel Club really allowed me to enjoy my big day, even with seating changes the night before, their staff made me laugh, relax and feel confident that everything would be perfect... and it was. Other big plus, the food is AMAZING!!!! Every single guest raved about the food and the views-- if you are thinking you want a venue on the water with great food and an amazing support team err staff.. Channel Club is your place!!
-Hurricane Bride
Fred and Liz go above and beyond with service. The food was amazing and ceremony was well coordinated. My guests raved about the food! Also excellent value for all that you get.
My wedding was held at The Channel Club this past July, and I have nothing but wonderful things to say about this venue and the staff. Fred and Liz were an absolute pleasure to wor...
k with. The location is absolutely gorgeous, with marina views, and the food was delicious. Highly recommend The Channel Club!
The venue is pristine over the water. It's two blocks from the beach so we were able to use that as the backdrop for our pictures then had the ceremony on the pier outside the ven...
ue. Liz and Fred are extremely accomodating and made us feel relaxed and carefree. They took care of everything- We gave them pictures and accessories to decorate with for the reception and they did a phenomenal job. Everyone kept complimenting ont he bookcase filled with or pictures. And the bakery they use for the cake is out of this world! Delicious!!!!!
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2 Channel Dr, Monmouth Beach, NJ