Ocean Place Resort & Spa

ract within the following week. Over the next 11 months that we planned our wedding Nancy was 10/10. We were able to talk to her by phone or email, never waited more than a business day for a response, and frequently heard from her with updates unprompted. Two weeks before the wedding, we had a sit down meeting to go over every single detail with Nancy and no stone was unturned. She was prepared for every twist/turn, steered us in the right direction with any decisions we hadn’t yet made, and never felt like she was just “yes-ing” us she was always 100% honest and we loved that. Wedding day, Nancy met me in the bridal room around 9 and was with me or my husband throughout the entire day/night. She was the last one who sent us through the door into our ceremony and then again into the reception. Nancy is the #1 reason we would recommend Ocean Place. Our cocktail hour was amazing, and our guests haven’t yet stopped talking about how great it was, we’re so glad! Few complaints (which are very minor but don’t want to not include them): the bars ran out of fruit/garnishes towards the end of the night, as well as ran out of bud light for a while. They did add red stripe and twisted tea which we hadn’t originally planned for, which was nice of them. Lastly and this is our biggest complaint- our room layout was flipped from how we had originally planned for. Our parents were not on our side of the room by the sweetheart table but flipped and near the DJ. Again, all these things are minor in the grand scheme of it all- and our day was still amazing

o helped when it came to where we can place our dog while we had the reception. Sara Myles, Nancy Zuckerman, Dawn Turbeville, Erika Owens, and the whole team at OP were great! We mostly worked with Sara and she was such a sweetheart and helped everything run as smoothly as she could. Sara is really great at her job and we couldn’t have asked for a better on-site coordinator. The food was INCREDIBLE!! All of our guests were raving about just the cocktail hour and I kept on telling them, just you wait till you have the actual seated meal. Our guests also would tell us that they had the biggest piece of steak ever in their life at our wedding. We also had an after wedding morning buffet breakfast for our guests. The only reason we couldn’t give them 5/5 was there was a misunderstanding regarding whether or not our dog could be part of our indoor ceremony. While they are a pet friendly venue, pets are not allowed in any of the indoor ballrooms due to the carpet and the corporate policy. While it was disappointing that our pup couldn’t be a part of our ceremony, Sara and Nancy worked hard to make sure she was in all the pet friendly spaces in the hotel when we took pictures. For the amount of things you get with this venue, the price is pretty reasonable. Getting married in the off season also doesn’t hurt to keep it more affordable. We definitely recommend booking with them!

of my home - a place where I would spend the weekends with my parents. On July 9th I got the wedding of my dreams in the place where I learned how to dream. I got to spend it with so many loved ones who travelled from near and far. My perfect day would not have been possible without the tireless effort from Nancy and her team. If I can think of what Nancy means to me it would be the “fairy godmother” of my wedding. In our meetings with her, Nancy helped us: decide on a space, pick vendors, and deal with an unpredictable head count as a result of the pandemic. She made sure we submitted the appropriate insurance paperwork, and even helped design the layouts for our Sangeet and Reception. She even filed paperwork with the city so that I could enter on a more central part of the beach (so that my feet would not burn on the hot sand). Closer to the wedding Nancy was instrumental in re-purposing funds towards a private suite and a bonfire after our Sangeet (which was a huge hit). Nancy is not only someone who is organized and hardworking, she is the person who will be there hugging you before you walk down the aisle or crying while you practice your first dance. This is simply how much she cares. I got my fairytale beach wedding, and during the sangeet, ceremony, and reception I felt relaxed and happy. Ultimately that was because I knew Nancy was there to stand by my side and to make sure I had the event of a lifetime.

with the chef to put together an event menu that was able to accommodate multiple food restrictions - and had everyone complimenting the food all night. The event staff and our maitre'd were also wonderful to work with the day-of. They made sure everyone was well taken care of - including myself and my new husband! They made sure we were being fed throughout the night. The venue itself was absolutely beautiful. We held our ceremony on the beach, cocktail hour on the outdoor patio, and reception in the ballroom overlooking the beach. It didn't feel like we were in NJ - it felt like we were at a beach resort in a more tropical location. The photos and event were absolutely beautiful and everyone had an amazing time.

rocess and Nancy was always so quick to respond. She is an absolute boss at her job. We got married on the beach, had our cocktail hour in the ocean front room, and had our reception in the ballroom. Everything went seamlessly and we couldn’t have been happier. Ocean Place was a core place for one of our best memories ever! ❤️

ony was perfect, and we loved the reception space and beautiful view of the ocean! We are really looking forward to celebrating our one year anniversary at OP!

terrace in the back or directly on the beach. The staff was very friendly and great to work with! They understood our needs and worked hard to successfully plan our big day. Our big day went smoothly during CO-VID and the staff did a great job at keeping it clean and following protocol. Our guests thoroughly enjoyed all of our events and we will definitely be holding many more events there in the future!

make my wife and I's big day special! And it was the wedding of our dreams! They really wanted the best day for us, and their efforts spoke volumes. I would enthusiastically recommend them to anyone. Especially considering all the challenges and circumstances of the year, I'm glad we had Ocean Place -- they are THE BEST!

the wedding, convenience is huge for us! Everyone raved about their experience at our wedding, which is all we could hope for! The food, drinks, and service were great. We are so happy Ocean Place could turn out a wedding in 1 month. Thank you again for everything!

o attentive to everyone's needs. Whether it was responding to an email or finding the nearest glass of champagne, Nancy, Kelly, and the entire staff were extraordinary. The resort is beautiful, right on the beach (with palm trees in Jersey!) Everything you need is right at your fingertips when you book with Ocean Place.

the chicken, tuna, macaroons. Kelly helped us so much with wedding planning and she always answered our emails and questions, and she was very supportive when we made the tough decision to move the wedding ceremony indoors because of the rainy weather. We would recommend this venue for weddings 100% and it was perfect.

sely with Berkeley and she was absolutely fantastic! She was pleasant, informative, patient, and accessible. She gave us great suggestions for locations of our baraat, cocktail hour, and after party. She constantly communicated with me to reassure me that all was going according to plan. She took care of all the detailed planning with the designated person(s) at the venue herself. We were blown away with the details and how everything came together. The staff onsite on the weekend of our wedding were incredibly kind and courteous – everyone treated you like family and as if you were on a resort of an island. The location of the venue is also nearby other restaurants, bars, and stores if needed. Our guests enjoyed this aspect a lot! The ambiance of the venue is beautiful but can also accommodate all age groups – ocean view restaurant, tiki bar, open pool, life size chess, a beach, and a spa. The banquet halls range in size so it can accommodate any size event. Our family and friends are still complimenting on the venue and are looking into hosting their future functions there. I would certainly recommend the venue especially if you are looking for a “destination wedding vibe” yet close to home.

edding day, the best day! I would recommend them with no hesitation.

ews we wanted. The cocktail hour had the same spectacular views and our guests have not stopped talking about how fabulous the food was both at the cocktail hour and the reception. Words can't begin to describe how wonderful the staff was to work with. Berkeley held our hand from start to finish. She is friendly and professional and her attention to detail made wedding planning a breeze. She was always available to offer suggestions/advice and answer any questions along the way. Thanks go to her assistant Kelly and of course Dawn-head of catering for all their help as well. At all times they made us feel like we were the only event on their schedules. The bride and groom have both said that if they could do it again, they wouldn't change a single thing. Thanks for making our daughter and now son-in-laws wedding everything they ever dreamed of!

have been a very stressful experience seamless! Her professionalism and personal attention was second to none. Her friendly and genuine demeanor and personality made us feel comfortable and confident with our decisions and choices. Everyone we dealt with was extremely accommodating throughout the entire process and every detail was worked out flawlesslessly The venue and atmosphere is absolutely beautiful and the accommodations were outstanding! L)Our ceremony took place on the beach with a beautiful brunch reception on the patio to follow. Many thanks to the team of professionals who contributed to our perfect day and helped make our dream wedding come true!!

and made sure we always had enough food and a cold drink all night long. The day was perfect, the venue is beautiful and the staff is so professional and friendly! Could not have asked for a better wedding day.

lessly...although the weather was touch and go most of the day, the sun came out and we were able to have our ceremony on the beach as planned. We were also extremely lucky....the palm trees were planted the day before our wedding...a week before schedule. All of our guests raved about both the food and the service! One of my guests couldn't understand why anyone would have a destination wedding when the Ocean Place is right here in tri-state area. We also hosted a breakfast buffet the next day which was equally fabulous! Do not hesitate to plan your wedding here. You won't be disappointed!!

he rest. And let me say that’s what I did. She had everything handled and I honestly didn’t worry about a thing. Of course there are things that will happen that’s beyond your control, but Julianne and team did an amazing job and The day couldn’t have turned out more perfect! I wish i had the money to do it all over again!

e for the reception cause when you talk to someone for a year about your day with the planning you feel like they’re part of it. Julianne definitely was wish she could’ve partied around with us for a bit. She even send a bottle of champagne and chocolate covered strawberries with a card which was a wonderful surprise. If I could do my wedding over it would still be here with Julianne. If your wondering where should you get married look no further do it at Ocean Place. Your guests don’t have to worry about driving or taking a cab or bus cause rooms are right upstairs. Guests only need to take an elevator to their room which made the cherry on top and my guests loved it.

hings and the price always 'magically' went up -I wasn't allowed to access my own things because they were 'tucked away in a back office' -I was called the wrong name (on my own wedding bill email...) The day of: -I didn't get water the whole morning in the bridal ready room... and when I got it 2 hours before the wedding they wanted to charge us for it. WHAT? -My bridal party and I bought a (cold) breakfast and there were flies all over the plates after a few hours. They were still there after 12am when my mother went to pick up her shoes. -The 'bridal suite' was the worst room out of all of our guests staying there as well -2 weeks later and I am still waiting on them to fix an overcharge for my rooms

moving smoothly. Her interns did an amazing job as well. Also, she turned it over to the most amazing team during the reception who ensured that we got all the food we needed and endless drinks. Thank you all for making our wedding dreams come true! We knew from the second we walked into Ocean Place and met Kerri that it was the only place we wanted to get married. I never thought after our first venue visit that my fiancé and Maid of Honor would have said “we don’t even need to look anywhere else because this place is absolutely perfect”. The venue is beautiful! I had rain on my wedding day and was still blown away by their backup spaces which gave a full view of the beach and the ocean. Plenty of places for beautiful pictures both inside and outside of the venue. My bridal party and immediate family also stayed there during the wedding weekend. The hotel was gorgeous and offered a ton of amenities that made our weekend absolutely perfect! Thank you so much for everything!

s scheduled for later this year, and in arranging for my room block at Ocean Place, I was told that I could have a one night minimum (instead of a two night minimum) on 11/3/18. My wedding was scheduled for 10/6/18. I then CHANGED MY WEDDING DATE to 11/3. When I called back to get the new contract for my block, updating the date to 11/3 and changing the two night minimum clause, no one had any recollection of telling me this. This fiasco went on for weeks until I finally gave up and blocked rooms at Bungalow. Bungalow is a beautiful space and, unlike Ocean Place, does not host conventions. In the end, it worked out for the best.

ographer that we scheduled timing for. We asked for food for the two of us before the craziness of the night began. - Numerous people told us food trays at buffet were empty and not refilled timely, people were waiting, slowing the line further. Trays should never be close to empty. (This is without a doubt the most embarrassing thing of all. We had to hear this from way too many people and that should not have even been a thought.) - Buffet should have been on both sides of the dance floor as contracted and reviewed several times. We lost over 20 minutes of band time because of this. - Event with steel drum music next to us was heard throughout the night, especially during parent dances and speeches. The parties should have been spread out and not only taken in consideration the convenience of the staff. This was never brought to our attention. - The Jelly donuts we paid from another vendor for were not all put out on display. After the event we asked for them and were told there were not any leftover. At the breakfast buffet the next morning we are 99.9% certain they were served. We agree this sounds crazy and we don't want to believe it but had our friends taste them as well and these are not your normal jelly donuts that would be similar to any other. A worker searched the kitchen for our wedding cake and after an hour brought out the wrong one, went back and thankfully had the correct one. - Multiple guests saw bugs in their rooms, even on higher floors. - Restrooms were not cleaned prior to the wedding. It still had wet floors of sand with empty toilet paper and no paper towels. My guests told us they used their own tissues. - Lack of allowing late checkout for parents and brother of the bride. They were paying for the breakfast buffet in the Ocean Place and that is why we asked for an extended check out. Only to be denied. After speaking with Gioia, the director of catering and convention services their offer was to give us a free night and dinner on our first anniversary. I was unhappy but willing to give it a chance. I would have liked to have a connection with the place we were married I tried to book a trip and spa service last week for my wife's birthday. I called Gioia not for any special treatment but to see if she could connect me with the appropriate person to book a package. In our conversation I mentioned next year and the free night with dinner. She immediately denied that was offered and stated we are under new management and there is no way that is a possibility. The best she can do is maybe a night in October or November not September in season and she was not even sure about that. I informed her if that cannot be resolved I would not be booking for my wife's birthday and would never return again. Needless to say we never heard back from her in that time frame. I strongly encourage those considering a wedding to find somewhere that they actually care about your event and will take the time to make it special. I for one will unfortunately not go back and I hope they realize how they treat people in the future for what should be one of the most important days in someone's life. Not to mention one of the most expensive.

eekend. Most importantly, Gioia was absolutely fantastic to work with. She made my mom and I so comfortable throughout the whole planning process and the day went flawlessly. We could not have asked for a better coordinator or a nicer, more patient and accommodating person to help us with our special day. Thank you to Gioia and the Ocean Place for making our wedding dreams come true!