The Shore Club

as I envisioned it to be. Chelsea our Event Coordinator and the entire Shore Club staff were amazing from beginning to end. During the planning stages Chelsea was very patience and accommodating, and the day of the event the Penny (Maitre D’) and the event staff were amazing. The entire flow from the Vow Renewal, to the Cocktail Hour to the Reception was flawless. I highly recommend The Shore Club because they provide great service and have a TRUE Bridal Suite on-site.

the event planner assigned was not as present as I hoped. Overall the venue was clean, beautiful, food abundant and tasty. The bar service and servers were excellent. The details I was unhappy with really only impacted me as the bride.

ike home. She doted on the brides and made it all about them. On the day of the wedding Chelsea and Penny continued to make everything perfect! Our guests all felt well taken care of and loved the food. I would highly recommend working with Chelsea to have your wedding/event at The Shore Club!!

was renovated with brand new carpeting as well, which made for even more beautiful family photos. There are so many options for photo ops at The Shore Club. My parents got married at this same venue over 30 years ago. I had a vision to recreate where they had their photos taken and I am so grateful to have these memories that will last a lifetime. The hotel rooms were clean, priced fairly, and super convenient, especially for our guests who traveled from out of state. We had signature drinks for our guests upon their arrival that were in the lobby. The cocktail hour had so many options to choose from including passed hors d’oeuvres, hot stations, and cold stations. One of my personal favorites was the sailboat filled with fresh seafood. There was also an ice sculpture we chose in the shape of a G representing our last name. The dinners were delicious, and our food tasting was such a wonderful experience. I highly recommend the salmon! The candelabra center pieces were offered by the venue and were the perfect addition to our flowers. The menus for dinner were created by the venue along with the name place cards so that was one less thing for me to worry about. Our cake was provided by Chocolate Carousel and was surely a crowd pleaser. For additional desserts we chose an ice cream bar, and each table had its own platters of pastries. After the wedding there were two farewell stations that included hot pretzels with cheese and pork roll sandwiches. The afterparty was in the lobby bar and hideaway lounge. The breakfast buffet was the cherry on the top the following morning where we enjoyed omelets cooked to order, fresh fruit and lots of other choices. Chelsea Davis made my wedding dreams come true. My maître d was Penny, and my bridal Attendant was Heidi. If you choose to get married here, I will highly recommend requesting the same team members I had for my wedding.

ill my guests. The venue supplied my centerpieces, card box, candles, and every other little thing I forgot. Chelsea was so helpful and kind through every process leading up to my wedding. She helped me plan every aspect, and helped my guests book rooms for the night. Could not recommend this venue enough, book before this place gets too popular!!

at weddings, but The Shore Club did not disappoint. It was DELISH! The day of, Frankie, was there every step of the way and so attentive to us! We also visited the restaurant shortly after being married, and when I tell you you’re served an experience, it’s true. The ambiance, the food, the music, it was all spectacular. If you’re looking for a night out or planning your wedding - definitely look into this venue!

n lobby is beautiful and has tons of amazing places for pictures and places to hang while our guests arrived. The chandeliers are breathtaking and the staircase says it all. Chelsea was amazing with explaining the package, and everything that was included. (Which by the way is an enormous amount of stuff!) Our guests were extremely impressed with the food, service, decor, and how seamlessly everything ran. The hotel on premises was extremely helpful, for traveling guests and cutting transportation costs for us. All of our guests were able to get the group discount which was included in the wedding package. The bridal suite was huge and decorated so cute when I got in there! My bridesmaids and I loved it. The fact that the owners also own the Spring Lake Tap House and St. Stephens Greene was also a huge plus. Having rehearsal dinner at St. Stephens was so simple, they were able to accommodate the 30 people we had for dinner. We had our after party at the tap house where our guests were able to walk 1 block (again, no need for transportation!). The staff was helpful throughout the entire process. I brought the decor, and the staff did an amazing job putting it all together and creating my dream wedding. I could not have asked for anything better. Special thanks to Chelsea, Frankie and the staff that helped for anything to do with our wedding. It truly was the best day of our lives. (And a lot of our families as well!)

, the food and drinks were amazing, and our guests still talk about how great it all was! I can’t recommend this venue enough!

eryone was communicative and answered every email (of which there were many). For food, the offerings are much more than most places I looked and all the guests raved about the food. They made special accommodations for my being vegan. Frank on the day of was also amazing. I highly recommend this venue!

ng staircase that The Shore Club is known for. The ceremony and cocktail hour in the Atrium were romantic and beautiful! The reception was AMAZING! The food was outstanding, service was superb and ambience was elegant! We even had an After Party to keep the celebration going!! Chelsea, Frankie and Penny took care of every little detail, even a few unexpected ones!! The venue provided for accommodations all weekend, so the bridal party, family and friends could truly celebrate. Breakfast in the Atrium the following morning was delicious and again in that stunning room!! Chelsea’s expertise is phenomenal; and her patient, kind and amazing personality make it all even better! Frankie and Penny hit it OUT OF THE PARK the whole event!! We highly recommend this venue for anyone looking for the perfect location for any event!!

the ceremony, to the food, to the accommodations, to a trolley ride to the beach to take photos, to the next day breakfast, was all done at the Shore Club. I really appreciated the spacious bridal suite to get ready in and that our guests were able to enjoy the pool and pool bar during the day before our festivities. The food (amount, options, and the food itself) was phenomenal! All in all, we had quite literally the best experience we possibly could have had for our wedding. We HIGHLY recommend the Shore Club!

through a trolley service the Shore Club handles. The food was phenomenal. All in all, we had quite literally the best experience we possibly could have had for our wedding. We HIGHLY recommend the Shore Club. Please consider it.

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WANT TO READ THIS! I PROMISE. The original owner Mike, created the "it" spot which later turned into a wedding venue, Doolans Shore Club. This family was known for their welcoming spirit and hospitality, just ask around the shore...(I live out of state so that's impressive.) Sixty plus years they put their blood sweat and tears into making sure that this was part of their legacy. Fast forward to my wedding back in july 2015. I discovered Doolans through my new family. Most of them had their wedding, bridal shower, baby shower, renewals at Doolans shore club. So, Naturally that's were I had my wedding. I had an amazing time. I was accommodated in any way possibly including all of my guests. Granted Doolans was a bit dated but the way I was treated made me forget all of those things. I was greeted with a smile, felt like I was home. If I had an issue with anything it was immediately addressed. Sadly, Doolans lost the Patriarch and most recently the Matriarch of the family. Then it was either sold or under new management. I still don't have a clear idea about this. If they only answered the phone or responded to voicemails I would have a better idea. This day marked the 6th month of me calling to contact The shore club....Previously Doolans to set up our Anniversary dinner. I called and was unable to reach anyone. I did reach someone on the previous Wednesday which was a male , did not give his name when answering. I explained to him I would like to set up an anniversary dinner and no one has returned my calls. I also mentioned I was given a credit for an anniversary dinner and would like set that date up in July. He proceeded to tell me "We do not honor any credits, gifts cards or prepaid rooms that are under the current prices of rooms now , anymore." I asked if I could see if it was possible the manager would honor it. . He said a manager would call me back. I spoke to a female , again no name. I speak for a few minutes explaining how I would like to set up an anniversary dinner and if it was possible to honor the credit? her response "Okay, so I don't understand why you were telling me this." I responded "Ma'am I spent a few minuets explaining this to you because I need you to understand how and from who I received the dinner credit and if I can redeem it'. Her response "t don't catch an attitude with me." My response "I am sorry I am merely expelling the situation so you can understand why I had this request and we have been on the phone for several minutes now and I am re explaining it, I hope you can understand my frustration and it was not my intention to be rude." " Her response " When you can not have an attitude you can call back ." So, I called back only to find out she BLOCKED me from calling. I am beyond mortified that a business would EVER treat someone this way. Once a favorite spot has now just really changed my whole perception of this place. If the shore club was willing to : - Not return my calls for 6 months -Use a rude snide tone with me -Hang up on me -Block me -and not honor my credit (Mind you that is such bad business practice and everyone knows that) Then this isn't the place for me or any of my family members anyone.......

wanted to maximize their time out here. Chelsea was so accommodating, so responsive, and so eager to help us celebrate. She allowed us to bring some rental pieces the day before the events, let us in early to set up, and gave me full control of putting on my own playlist. The day of "Shower-palooza," although she had several other events happening at the same time, she kept checking in on our dual events to make sure everything was going smoothly. The staff and servers at The Shore Club are so professional and attentive, our guests never had empty water glasses, and nobody was sitting, waiting for the buffet style food to be replaced. Between the two events, the staff seamlessly flipped the room around, put out different tablecloths and napkins, and gave us plenty of time to put new decor up. I am upset I cannot have Chelsea coordinate my own wedding, as it is at another venue. I want to shout out Billy, another event coordinator, and Gabriel, one of the servers, for all of their communication and dedication to making this day so special for my sister and I.

g and made it so that we had NO STRESS! She took care of any hiccups and I LOVE HER!! You want her planning your wedding! Then we go to Mr. Perez and his staff. They made the tables look perfect and all of our guests kept saying how amazing this staff was! You want considerate and professionalism-then have your wedding here. Last but not least- Frankie!! He took the baton from Chelsea and I love him too. So kind, professional, and made sure that the night was PERFECT!! I RATE THIS PLACE 100!! DEFINITELY CONSIDER THIS PLACE !!!

ld to new owners and we had already rescheduled 2x due to Covid, we were on alert. The new owners immediately put our minds at ease and honored the preexisting agreement. Fast forward to September 2021…after filling every room at the hotel with our guests, we saw the rooms were beautiful and the linens top notch and the employees went out of their way to make it a special weekend. There is still some work to be done in the rooms, but we were very pleased at how much was accomplished in such a short time given all the material and resource shortages driven by Covid. The wedding day was perfect. The Atrium was bright and energizing for the ceremony and party rooms clean and elegant. Our guests were very happy with the quality and quantity of the cocktail hour and reception food, drink and service. The surf and turf was a nice touch for our Beach wedding. Shout out to Chelsea, Brian, Pam, Terry, Nicole, Penny and Billy. They helped us navigate the expected and the unexpected. In fact, when a local car service bailed on the wedding couple the night before they were to travel to Newark Airport for their honeymoon, Billy called all his contacts and given the late notice from the original car service, Billy said “don’t worry, I’ll take you myself” on his day off! We are excited to return when The Shore Club opens up their Steak House, Roof Top Bar and other upgrades. PS – The venue did not ask us to write this review, but I wanted to share an up to date and honest perspective.

xperience with the new owners was definitely a tough transition that created nerves and apprehension. However, I really must give them all the credit after how wonderful the last few weeks leading up to our wedding and actual wedding day was! Chelsea, our event coordinator, was attentive, thoughtful, and flexible. She got back to me quickly whenever I had questions and tried her best to accommodate whatever requests we had. The day of, she was perfectly present and efficient, getting whatever our party needed and ensuring we were ready to go. Pam, owner/sales, attended our final meeting and provided great ideas, was flexible with last minute Covid concerns, and checked in throughout our rehearsal. Brian, the general manager, put our minds at ease ahead of time and was on top of everything the day of from making sure our hotel guests had their welcome bags to getting breakfast together in the morning. Frankie, manager (I think!) had an eye for detail and was quick on his feet to help us anytime. Miguel and Jose assisted with any tasks needed and were always a smiling face throughout the day. Penny, our maitre d', couldn't have been sweeter or more attentive. I had a food allergy and she was always sure to check in with me about any questions. She got everybody where they needed to go during the reception. I wish I could say I knew everyone else's names, but honestly all staff and servers/bartenders were just fantastic. We dropped off everything the day before with notes on how to set up and they were followed to a T. And lastly, all food was amazing!!!! From cocktail hour to dinner, just perfect. Kudos to the kitchen staff. Myself, my family, bridal party, and guests all had a wonderful time! Thank you to The Shore Club for completely taking care of us on our special day.

I couldn’t have dreamt up anything better! Thank you Penny you’re the best!!

ed in months either. We walked into a horrific smell in the lobby. The person who showed us around couldn’t answer our questions on when the renovations would be completed and Skipped over showing us the new guests rooms. They were clearly having events while construction was going on, missing windows in the atrium were replaced w plastic coverings. I feel bad for anyone who scheduled up coming weddings. I was sent a pricing menu a few weeks ago that is no longer an option, would have been nice to have received the correct pricing. We couldn’t be told what the discounted rate for a block of rooms would be (10% off for example). “Not my department” is what we were told. Really poor service all around. The table cloths, floors, and seat covers were stained. Don’t waste your time.

e fridge. If we weren't in the wedding party, I would have immediately left. Then the venue itself is very dark and outdated. The wedding took place off-site and pictures immediately followed. By the time the wedding party (INCLUDING THE BRIDE AND GROOM) got back to Doolan's, there was NO FOOD LEFT from the cocktail hour for us. Seriously disappointing, and we were starving. The food was just okay. One of the waitors dropped a dish on the dance floor .. and they proceded to clean it up with windex. Needless to say, the first person that walked on the dance floor slipped and fell. It does not at all have a beachy feel, and it is far from the beach, despite how they advertise it. Ugh it was just awful. However, I just heard that it was bought out and will be renovated, so hopefully it will be given new life.

ght in late June! Everything lined up perfectly, the venue, the DJ, the bakery, the florist, the beach setting for the ceremony, Perfect! Then COVID-19 happened. We waited as long as we could to postpone but it was inevitable. We were devastated. Susan, the owner could not have been more understanding. We could cancel if we wanted to or change the date and the terms of the contract to comply with state laws. Because we hesitated many dates had already been taken. After talking it over with Susan we decided on a Sunday in early October. Susan and her sister Joanie accommodated us in every way, adjusting the cost, the minimum guest count, anything to make our day special. It was splendid! We had the run of the place. The food was outstanding and the service was impeccable! Susan’s professionalism matched her sincere caring for our enjoyment of the occasion we shared with our closest family and friends. All the prevailing safety guidelines for distancing and mask wearing were enforced. Even the weather cooperated. We couldn’t get the beach ceremony but the ceremony at Doolan’s was picture perfect. The picturesque grounds and the hotel accommodations made our wedding day unforgettable. From the rehearsal dinner to the ceremony to the cocktail reception to the dinner and the buffet breakfast, our guests were thoroughly impressed. Thank you to all the staff that prepared and served our meals and serviced our rooms. This was the absolute highlight of a different year

Doolan's was hosting another event that ran long. And nobody told me about this, so I had no idea why I was waiting and all of our guests were in the lobby rather than out back for the ceremony.