Windows on the Water at Surfrider Beach Club

. She was awesome to work with and her to-do lists enabled us to stay on track, which was important to us since we booked them only 4 months out from our wedding date. The bridal attendant and the maître D, Lady and Brandon, were phenomenal to work with as well. When we met them at our rehearsal the night before, we felt like we already knew them. They took care of all the little details and knew exactly how things were supposed to go. We had plans of our own for how the night should go but after taking their advice early on, we were happy to give up our plans and just follow their lead. They truly are professionals! Also, we were so happy that we used their recommended vendor sheet. As we were standing on the beach taking the last of our pictures before the ceremony, we realized that Lady and Brandon knew our emcee, Ryan from DJ Sounds to Go and head photographer Bogdan from Red Bank Studio Photography well. We didn’t realize how important it was at the time but looking back now, it definitely provided us with a seamless experience from start to finish. Our guests cannot stop raving about our reception. The food was delicious. Cocktail hour can get crazy at a wedding for the bride and groom but they pulled us into the bridal suite immediately after the ceremony and gave us a private sampling. We were so happy that we didn’t miss one of the best parts of any wedding. The cocktail hour is partially outdoors (weather permitting) which was another amazing selling point of the venue. At the end of cocktail hour, while our guests went upstairs for the reception, we were able to finish enjoying the spectacular eats and treats which is a huge bonus. The reception was gorgeous with panoramic views that only this venue can offer. The sunset and moon rising over the ocean added an aesthetic quality that you just can’t get without all those windows. Leading up to our big day, my only concern was that the 15 tables that we had were going to be tight, but I was certainly wrong. We had 160 people and there was no backing your chair up into the table behind you. Also with the venue being setup the way it is, the dance floor extends the length of the room, it provides plenty of room to dance and move around. There truly isn’t a bad thing to say about Windows on the Water (WOW). We can’t wait to go back there for one of our friend’s weddings.

Our guest can not stop raving about the food and the beautiful views this venue has! Everyone had an amazing time and I wish we could do it again!

ike walking into Pinterest. Second, the food. WHAT. I don’t think I have ever really been to a wedding where I liked the food. It’s always sort of boring and.... weddingish? We sat down with chef Pete and he had creative ideas that matched our tastes and every one of them was nailed perfectly. Third - ZOMG THE STAFF. Friendly. Accommodating. Above and beyond. They all went out of their way to keep me on the ball, to keep the party rolling, and most importantly they did it with the sort of kindness you don’t see too often. The whole experience made me feel so bad for brides who choose someplace else, and I am so grateful that I was able to focus on my friends, my family, and my husband (!!) rather than have to worry about details to make the day perfect. Thank you thank you thank you!!!

m the amazing location to the simplistic elegance of the ballroom. While we didn't have our ceremony onsite, our cocktail hour space flowed onto the deck where there were more high-top tables for people to hang out and take pictures with the sunset. From the beginning when we were just looking at venues Tracy was amazing, answering any questions we had and explaining costs etc (which all brides can agree is a shock at first haha). After booking our date I would call Tracy sporadically with random questions ( how many tables are there at cocktail hour?, can i have two signature drinks?, etc.) and she was always amazing to deal with. I didn't think it could get any better and then I met Brandon a few weeks before my wedding. We met and went over where I wanted every single item and how I wanted the night to flow, and let me tell you he remembered it all. Brandon was also a great sounding board since he knew what has worked best in the space(s). The day finally arrived and I couldn't have asked for anything more! Brandon and his team were amazing- my mom even commented on how friendly the wait and bar staff were. The food was AMAZING (feel free to ask any of our guests.) Brandon made sure that Tom and I had our own private cocktail hour so that we actually got to spend time together (and try all the amazing food). Overall, we could not thank Tracy, Brandon and the Windows on the Water team enough for making our night even more amazing that we thought possible.

was there for me in 1 second with a needle and thread sewing it. Such amazing and sweet people who are so professional! The venue is so perfect. BOOK YOUR WEDDING HERE! It was the best day of my life and so so magical. My guests won't stop talking about how beautiful the wedding was. I am so grateful I chose WOW!! <3 Huge thank you to Tracy, Brandon and Lady!!!

hey made sure everything was taken care of and the quality of service I received the day of, I could not be more thankful for. All of my guests raved how beautiful the venue was and how this was the best wedding they’ve ever been to. This place will not disappoint so I would highly recommend booking your venue here!!

is decoration enough! Tracy and the rest of the Windows staff were exceptional. They were extremely accommodating, helpful, and caring through the whole process. They are with you every step of the way and we didn't have to worry about a thing. They take care of aisle/altar decor, cocktail decor/food, reception decor/food, and have other vendors included in their package to choose your cake. Shout out to the chef, the food was superb! Overall, just a wonderful wedding experience! I definitely recommend Windows on the Water for your wedding! Nick and I are so happy we could share our day there with all of our family and friends<3. Thank you Windows on the Water for a beautiful day!

e is what I wish I had known / fully understood / asked more about: 1. WOTW/Surfrider are beach club first - and a wedding venue second. Keep that in mind, because it matters. 2. They do not offer food tastings for those who have booked 3. They are private but there will still be people on the beach during your wedding (if you get married in the summer). Even though their beach is private... the beach is still very much open to the members of the beach club during the day of your wedding. So if you’re imagining a fairly empty beach (or anything close to it) for pictures before your cocktail hour, think again because the beach was covered with people in bathing suits during our pictures. I think if you manage your own expectations - make stops at other more empty areas of the beach before arriving at WOTW - you’ll be fine. 4. The ballroom will most likely be bright during your first dance (if you’re getting married in the summer). Due to town ordinances, weddings MUST be over at 11pm. The earliest that WOTW will start you cocktail hour is 5:30pm. Keep in mind that in the middle of the summer, with a 5:30pm cocktail hour, that puts first dances around 7 or so... so the room will be VERY bright during first dances and for a while after, until the sun sets. This is not the fault of WOTW (of course) - and the windows/view are one of the main reasons I booked the place - but I don’t think I fully realized how bright the room would be during my dance so I just want to pass that tidbit on to other brides and grooms. It just is good to know. 5. Day-off access to the venue is limited. Vendors + wedding party are not allowed arrive any more than 2 hours before the start time to set up (or to access the bridal suite, do pictures, etc.). For us, this meant very rushed bridal party pictures, a rushed DJ who couldn’t use the booth we wanted to use, a rushed coordinator trying to set up the vintage glassware we had rented, and ultimately, it resulted in a late reception start time and no time for me to do the walk through that brides typically get to do before the rest of their guests walk up. I hope they change this for future couples, but they seem very much committed to this rule so just know that access to the venue even on the day of, is very limited. 6. WOTW requires the bride and groom to bring home all reception decor the same night as the wedding. 7. The venue state that it fits (I believe 250) guests – but many of their weddings are smaller, so just make sure that if you go look at it, you ask how many people the room is set up for when you see it. They were super accommodating about room setup with me, but I think it’s important to ask / know up front (I made the mistake of assuming the room was set up for the max # of guests when I first booked it). Ultimately I had a beautiful, fun, wedding day at WOTW that people are raving about, and I think they will be for years to come. It really is a beautiful venue, but I think there is room for improvement on the logistical side of things that would make things go more smoothly for future brides and grooms. Keep the above points in mind if you book there, and I’m sure you will have a beautiful and special wedding day just as my husband and I did.

r mind at ease and trust perfection from brandon and lady and tracy. the decor was perfect.

r day, and we owe so much to the staff. The entire day was seamless!

private time to dine in peace prior to entering the cocktail hour. So helpful to greet all your guests already being well fed and not having to juggle food and conversation !!

e day of the wedding was perfect! Tracy, Brandon and Lady made sure everything ran right on time and smoothly. Our guests cannot stop talking about how wonderful the food was, GET THE RAW BAR.....YOU WON"T BE SORRY!!! Absolute PERFECTION!! Love Jenn and Megan

ible throughout the planning process to "customize" every detail of our event. The views are outrageous -- and the food abundant. Our guests had an amazing time and continue to tell us what an incredible event it was! Brandon was equally accommodating day-of. Thanks to both of you and the WOW staff for helping us plan and execute our wedding reception ! We are grateful and so appreciative! If celebrating your wedding with a view of the Atlantic Ocean sounds good to you (and how could it not!), then WOW won't disappoint. It is the perfect combination of elegant and "beachy".

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on top of everything. On the day of, the bridal assistant Lady was so much help. Everything and anything we needed she took care of. We didn't have to think about anything but to enjoy ourselves. Right after the ceremony we were brought up to the bridal suite to enjoy a little bit of alone time and all of the food that was being served at the cocktail hour was brought to us. Overall the experience couldn't have been better, we had a great time and so did our guests!!

a beautiful beach wedding, this is absolutely the place for you!

ally went out of her way to make sure that all of the details of our day were perfect. The food is exceptional- they have a wonderful chef, with fresh, creative food that the guests are still raving about- including the insane dessert bar! And Brandon and Lakenta were there with us every step of the way on the wedding weekend- from making sure that everything was set up perfectly for the ceremony and reception to make sure that we, our bridal party, and parents were calm and comfortable on the big day. Everyone at Windows truly could not be nicer or more professional- our whole day ran so smoothly and everyone had an amazing time! Thank you everyone at WOW for making my perfect New Jersey beach wedding dream come true

d of course the breathtaking reception area. We had the opportunity to take pictures on beach and our guests had a beautiful view the entire night. The food was delicious and plenty of it, everything from the cocktail hour to the sit down dinner. There was such a wide range of food options for our guests to enjoy, and every new item was more delicious than the previous dish. I can't speak enough praise about the staff of Windows. They were extremely helpful and Tracy was always available to answer any questions. On the day of our wedding Brandon and LeKenta were fantastic, from the moment we walked into the door, every need of ours was taken care of. From making sure that my husband and I had a few private moments to eat and reflect, ensuring a natural flow of the evening from cocktails through dessert, to providing friendly and courteous service, to even packing up everything we had to take home at the end of the night, We had many guests tell us that it was the best wedding they had ever been to, many thanks to Windows on the Water. Beautiful venue, amazing staff – It was more amazing than anything I could have ever dreamed. Nicole & Bobby Clifton 11/3/17

have to worry about anything! My family and friends have not stopped complimenting us on the wonderful job that they didand how great the food was! Thank you to Tracy, Brandon and Lekenta for a wonderful experience and perfect wedding day!!!

ibe how happy we were with the services they provided. They made us feel comfortable and eased all of our concerns. One of the most memorable moments that stuck out for us was when we had come under our count for the wedding. Most establishments would have taken the money and run however Tracy surprised us and reinvested our money back into the reception by offering us additional services. We were taken aback in the best way possible. That's how you do business, well. Tracy's team is professional, kind, compassionate and knowledgeable beyond words. If you're even slightly considering Windows on the Water, you should do so. You're in great hands! The venue is gorgeous and the food is amazing! This was the first and only venue we looked at and we're so happy we went with our gut and booked! Thank you again for everything! You made our day more amazing than we could have ever fathomed possible!

e hardest part was choosing which foods to serve at cocktail hour! Tracy was always willing to answer all of our questions during the planning process. Brandon and Lakenta made us feel so at ease during the rehearsal. The day of the wedding, I ripped a hole in my dress. Without skipping a beat, Tracy knelt on the floor and sewed it up for me! That amount of caring really meant a lot to me. Brandon and Lakenta were absolutely amazing the whole night! They took care of everything, and we were able to enjoy every single minute of our ceremony and reception! All of the food was delicious! We highly recommend Windows on the Water! The personable and professional staff, combined with the beautiful venue and delicious food, made it the best place to get married. Thank you again, Tracy, Brandon, and Lakenta! We appreciate everything that you did for us! :) -Alyssa and Tommy Reynolds

nment. My husband and I wouldn't have changed one thing, it was the best day of our lives! We have Windows on the Water to thank for that :)

ing that it was the best wedding they have ever been to! We highly, highly recommend Windows on the Water. Our day was magical; we just wish we could relive it over and over again! Thank you to the WOW team! Best, Ashley and Sam

stepped right in and fulfilled all the promises Larry had made to us. Brandon and Lakenta were so attentive, kind, and a joy to be around all night.. they made sure were well-fed and 100 percent happy all night! I wish I could repeat this night again!

cared enough to put our minds at ease. The venue is beautiful and we still hear from our guests that it was the best wedding - the beautiful ocean views & the amazing food both cocktail hour & dinner was enjoyed by all. Tracy, Brandon & my bridal attendant Jamie went above & beyond to make sure everything ran smoothly and anything we needed was taken care of. The staff was also top notch from the set-up to the clean-up - they could not have been more accomodating. Thank you W O W for a spectacular wedding day!

atisfied. The staff was outstanding. All started out with Larry, 2 years ago and was seamlessly planned out with the new director, Tracy. No hiccups or bumps in the road. She was phenomenal. Brandon (matire d') and Lakenta aka Lady (bridal attendant) were also phenomenal and fantastic. They were both so energetic, full of life, paid close attention to detail and made the whole day fly by so smooth. Not a single thing to complain about. They set up the room perfectly and even added touches to make sure that it was the very best. They even took photos in our photo booth that we will always cherish for a lifetime. By far the best wedding, EVER !!! The food was outstanding. Many compliments from our guests. Especially the cocktail appetizers we chose which were all delicious and presented with a true chefs expertise. Our wedding was flawless. Not a single thing I would change. Highly recommend WOTW and their staff. They are truly doing something right. They know EXACTLY what they are doing. Lakenta and Brandon were always one step ahead this "Groomzilla" as I've been told and were reading my mind. Thank you all for such a wonderful wedding. -Brian & Charles Culver-Grossmith ❤️

view and even some views of the river on the other side are also visible from the ballroom. The entire place feels like it could be a big beach house. The entire staff is friendly and professional and they really think of everything and we simply could not have had a better time on our wedding day. Every little thing was well thought out, and all my little wedding pet peeves from past weddings I attended as a guest were already thought of – for ex, the amount of seats at the cocktail hour or the bride/groom actually having time to enjoy their dinner. Everything was timed out perfectly thanks to the amazing staff and especially Cheryl and Larry. Cheryl was great throughout the entire process, and was comforting, understanding, and attended to anything we asked. Larry is simply the man. He is no nonsense and funny but trust Larry. This guy with all his experience and past knowledge was helpful from the first day we entered the property. He offered is advice on so much, from the hotel accommodations, transportation, and food and because of him we had a perfectly seamless wedding day. He thought of it all, from the amount of space between guests at a table to the length of time it took to get back to the hotel after the wedding. He was a huge asset and happy to call him a friend. Food is very important to me and my family and all my guests loved everything. We could not be happier with Windows on the Water.

the venue. It was everything we could have dreamed of. We had the most beautiful day with the most amazing staff. Tracy, Brandon & Lakenta were so attentive, professional, sweet & fun! What an awesome trio! We had such a great time on our wedding day & our guests can not stop talking about our wedding! We highly recommend Windows on the Water!

was just so pleasant like there's not enough words to say how grateful my (now) husband and I are to have had Tracy and Brandon to be there for our wedding day, Windows On the Water is definetly on the pricier side, but it is the only venue we looked at who had such as good of an inside option incase it rained than an outside option. It happened to rain on our wedding day but everyone said you sill had the feeling of being outside since all of the windows were opened and you had a perfect view of the beach. Worth every penny! The food was amazing and honestly Brandon and Tracy were just fantastic to work with. Thank you!

an. The ballroom is gorgeous and elegant. We had a beautiful weather so our guests really enjoyed having cocktails on the deck! We are continuing to receive feedback from our guests and they are exceptional. The views and the food we're talked about in every conversation. The staff was friendly, accommodating, and easy to work with. We give this venue at 10/10! We hope to get invited to another wedding here so we can return.

uper helpful and took care of everything so you did not need to worry about the tiny details on your big day. They were very efficient and made sure everything ran smoothly. Unfortunately it rained on our wedding day so we had to do the inside option which was still beautiful with all the garage doors/windows open. The venue is clean and elegantly beautiful, from the gazebo, to the cocktail hour room to the reception hall. And I do not think my guests will stop raving about the food anytime soon. It was DELICIOUS. My guests also highly rated their experience here saying that it was the "best wedding to date". Every little detail about this place was perfect and I highly recommend this venue.

ve you the time of day if you can't afford (or they think you can't) afford their ridiculous prices. The man took a half hour to meet us and it was a huge waste of time. Very disappointing because it is so beautiful.

reasure to have on the wedding day. She was there every step of the way too keep us happy, comfortable, and to ensure everything was flowing smoothly right down to the last detail. Our guests raved about the food and I don't think we could've found a more beautiful and perfect place to celebrate our marriage. Thank you to the staff, Cheryl, and Larry for all of your efforts in making that day so truly wonderful and special.

rried on the beach but we still wanted to be able to have a formal reception. We had never heard of Windows on the Water prior to using the venue concierge service through The Knot. Windows on the Water was a recommended venue based upon our desired location and details. We worked with Larry throughout the planning process; he is AMAZING! Not only is Larry an absolute genius at what he does but he also has a great personality. Every phone call or meeting we had with him felt like we were family. He went above and beyond to make sure our day was perfect. Our maitre d was Cheryl and she was fantastic. Anything and everything we needed was handled with poise and perfection. She made sure everything was even better than we could have imagined for both the ceremony and reception. Our bridal attendant Ava was extremely nice and helpful as well. The food was absolutely delicious! Two months later, our family and friends are still ranting and raving over how great everything was. All of the staff encountered throughout the night were top notch personnel. Our wedding day was perfect from the weather to every detail of the ceremony and reception thanks to Windows on the Water and their staff. Our only complaint is that the night had to end. We are beyond thrilled with our decision to have our ceremony and reception at Windows on the Water. We hope to be able to attend another event here in the future! Jill and Pat

in to book the date until we said our goodbyes at the end of the night. It was truly a magical night with no disappointments........choose Windows on the Water for your wedding you will be so pleased and you will cherish your memories forever!

d beyond to make our wedding day one to remember. Looking back on our wedding, we would not change a thing!

staff that you get to work with. Larry and Cheryl were such a pleasure to get to know. From day one Larry made us feel like family and provided us with great advice, from his years of experience, through out the planning process. Cheryl did a fantastic job making sure that our day ran smoothly. People afterwards told us how calm my husband and I looked on our wedding day and that was all thanks to Cheryl. On top of that Cheryl’s staff was so sweet and polite. They were constantly asking if we need anything or if they could get us a drink from the bar. Unlike many of our friends who have been married and say they didn’t get to eat or enjoy their food. This was not the case for us. We were able to have all of the delicious food that we picked out for our wedding, from the cocktail hour food, to a taste of all three entrees. The filet was one of the best filets I have had. So many of our friends and family have said that our wedding was one of the best weddings they have been too. I would not have changed one thing about my wedding and most of that is due to my wonderful experience at Windows on the Water. My husband and I cannot thank the staff for making our day so special Maggie and Danny

were the first traditional Hindu wedding at this venue (with a horse and everything!) Larry (the director of catering) could not have been more helpful and accommodating to me and my family. He worked very hard to make sure we were happy and helped us plan the day perfectly. He also kept us on track and organized which is definitely a huge challenge with my family! Everything turned out so amazing even though it was all of our first times planning an Indian wedding and we could not be happier !!:) The party itself from cocktail hour to the final song was absolutely PERFECT! Our guests were blown away by the gorgeous view from the ceremony on the beach, cocktail hour on the patio and the view from the roof deck. It really felt like we were having a destination wedding in NJ. The food was also exceptional- We had the pleasure of meeting the chef during one of our meetings with Larry and you can tell right away that he takes a lot of pride in the food he serves. My husband and I were so impressed and happy with the food and so were all our guests! Cheryl (the Maitre D) is phenomenal! She was so attentive to me and my husband throughout the night and was ready with everything we needed before we even asked for it! She and the staff ran things so professionally and smoothly with exceptional service to all our guests. I actually never planned on getting married at the beach but this venue is just so breathtaking I booked my wedding date a few days after visiting it! I might have visited every venue in NJ/ NY, and PA and I am so incredibly happy I decided to get married at Windows on the Water! It was the BEST day ever :)

to be stressed about because they look care of everything. I would recommend windows on the water to anyone 1000x over again. We got endless complements from friends and family on how great our wedding was. We would not have changed a thing. We thank everyone at this venue for making our day perfect especially Larry and Cheryl ITS WORTH EVERY DOLLAR!

room is elegant. Our family and friends continue to tell us it was one of the best weddings they have EVER attended. Please believe all the accolades. Sandy Kuhn PS Love you Larry

nd service staff; everyone was so helpful and no one missed a beat. Not to mention the overall beauty of the venue itself! If I could do it all over again I wouldn't change a thing! Thank you so much to everyone involved in our wedding!!

re beautiful then I imagined and our family and friends had a great time!

people from the wedding commenting on how amazing everything was. We had a lot of people from out of town attend the wedding, and they couldn't believe just how perfect the venue, the service, and the food was. My husband and I loved working with Windows on the Water and would absolutely recommend it to anyone looking for a beach wedding in New Jersey!

y Larry, the director of catering. He has good advice and uses humor to ease the planning and eventually the event itself. When you see the director of catering helping his staff you know they really care about what they are giving you. Everyone who attended remarked about the great food at the cocktail hour. And the food at the reception was superb. We had the steak and lobster and chicken and everyone who had any of these raved about it. And the service was great. The maitre d' Cheryl was was on top of everything to make sure everyone was served well and happy with her staff. She catered not just to the bride and groom but anyone else who needed something. I could not have been more pleased with her efforts to make sure everyone was having a good time. A special thanks to Danielle who was the bridal attendant. She calmed my daughter before we came down the stairs to where the ceremony was to be performed. I thought that she was really someone who cares and wanted to make this a special day. In fact all the staff seemed to want to make this a special day. The event on the beach was beautiful even though it started to drizzle as the ceremony started. As it came down a little harder the bridal party and close relative went into the gazebo with the bride and groom. Everyone else went into the upstairs where they could watch and stay dry assisted by the staff with umbrellas. It was a very intimate scene in the gazebo I could not have been happier for my daughter and son-in-law. A great job Windows on the Water. Thanks for making this a special day for my daughter.

usband and I. The view is beautiful inside and out. The pictures of the venue don't do it justice. You have to see it in person to actually understanding how breathtaking it is. I got so many compliments throughout the night about how much my friends and family loved the whole place, especially the ballroom. I highly recommend Windows on the Water!

de sure we were OK throughout the entire night. All i kept hearing was "this was the best wedding I've ever been to." i can't believe its over. We wish we can go back and re-live the entire day! the staff was amazing & THE CHEF!!!!!! The best food we have ever had! thank you so so so much from the bottom of our hearts for making my dreams a reality!!!

saw WOW we immediately fell in love. We continued looking at other venues to be sure, but our hearts kept going back to WOW. Little did we know it would start to rain during our ceremony, but I still got my beach wedding! Even with the rain, the setting is gorgeous. When the sun came back out after the ceremony, people really enjoyed being able to go out on the deck and take in the view. And the ballroom-- so luxurious! Larry the Sales Director worked with us every step of the way in planning our big day and his advice was invaluable. He has a ton of experience and knows what he is doing. Trust him! He's also fun, outgoing, and has so many stories to tell. We loved him so much we wanted him to join us as a wedding guest! Cherly the maitre de was just amazing! I had a million and one questions leading up to the big day and she answered them all promptly. And she made the day run so smoothly. I don't know what I would have done without her there directing us every step of the way. She even made sure we sat down and took the time to enjoy our meal! And the food was phenomenal. So many of our guests commented on how good their meal was. Those who ordered the lobster said it was the best they have ever had! Overall, it was a lovely day and we are so grateful to everyone at Windows for all their hardwork and kindness. They made it the best day and we only wish we could do it all over again-- it went too fast!

r. His experience and professional manner and great sense of humor got us through it all! We had a great relationship with him from day one! The food was delicious and have gotten many compliments on the staff from our guests. It was a great wedding and a beautiful experience! Thank you again Larry and the staff at Windows on the Water!

ides the compliments about how beautiful the venue is and how AMAZING the food is (amazing isn't even the word to describe the food), we've gotten non-stop compliments about Cheryl and staff. Cheryl, Danielle and the rest of the staff (I wish I knew everyone's names) were ON POINT and are phenomenal at their jobs. Our guests can't stop talking about how wonderful everyone was and how great they are at what they do. And I can't forget Larry =) Larry was amazing to work with, extremely fun and outgoing and makes the entire process easy to make your day run as smooth as possible. His honesty and opinions about what was needed for our wedding was something my husband and I both greatly appreciated. Along with the staff, Larry is phenomanel at his job. Without him and the teamwork from the staff, Windows on the Water would not be as amazing as it is. Thank you again to Larry, Cheryl and every staff member that took part in making our wedding so amazing. I never imagined our wedding would be as awesome as it was and Larry and staff went above and beyond to help make our day perfect. To whoever is thinking about or is having their wedding at Windows on the Water, YOU WILL NOT REGRET IT!!! =) Ashely Vellanti-Richard

our expectations. We enjoyed every minute of our wedding because of Larry and Cheryl. Larry guided us in so many details of our planning to make sure our day was everything we wanted it to be. Cheryl is absolutely amazing as well, there is NO ONE else who could have run our wedding as smoothly as she did. Kristian and I were able to enjoy our cocktail hour and reception because of her and her attendants. Our guests are still talking about our venue - people who look at pictures do not believe this was in New Jersey! We looked at so many venues up and down the coast of NJ for close to a year and NOTHING compared to Windows on the Water. Kristian and I are hoping to get invited to a wedding here soon!

xactly what comes next and where I needed to be. Service was absolutely fantastic and the food was amazing! Another highlight is that the team made sure that we actually got a chance to eat. We took photos before, which helped, but they insist that the newlywed couple take some time in the bridal suite to eat the food from cocktail hour. At dinner, they ask the couple to sit down and bring a bit of everything from the menu- I was actually full at my own wedding which I’ve been told is very rare. I can’t thank Windows enough for everything- the beauty of the place really speaks for itself so I’m beyond happy that we got fantastic service throughout the entire process as well. Can’t recommend enough!

still raving about the venue, food and service. We still can't believe how perfect everything was, and cannot thank Larry and Cheryl enough for making the best day of our lives better than we could have ever imagined.

t the sunset was to die for. Our wedding day was absolutely perfect and looking back we would not have changed a single thing. Cheryl was incredible at setting everything up and managing the day-of event details...I really did not have to worry about a thing. I am a huge foodie, so food was particularly important to me and Windows on the Water did not disappoint. Took a little prodding to get a tasting together, but I was very pleased. Our guests still talk about the food and our wedding in general. Guests have told us we had the best wedding they had ever been to! Overall, couldn't have been happier with the way our wedding day went, and Windows on the Water was the perfect choice for a sophisticated beachy wedding!

ooth and we didn't need to think about a thing that day. She even went above and beyond to help decorate our cake when it came not decorated. The food was fantastic, especially our lobster tail dinner. Both our parents and us have gotten tons of texts and comments of praise of our wedding. If you're thinking about having a summer, beachside wedding, this is the only place to consider.

ter-in law! Our families and friends are still talking about how this wedding was one of the best they ever attended. Thank you again!

nderful things to say about the entire venue. Thank you, thank you, thank you!

gh. You are the best!!!! Barbara

eryl to Chef, not only did they do everything in their power above and beyond to ensure our day went smoothly, but Larry stayed the entire night to make sure we had everything we needed. The food at cocktail hour and dinner is still raved among all our friends and family as the best they have ever had, and to be able to experience all of this right on a beautiful white sand beach made it all the more spectacular. I can't begin to thank everyone at Windows for making my day beyond perfect and will forever recommend anyone looking to have their wedding in NJ or on the beach, this is definitely the right place. Thank you again to everyone at Windows it was truly a dream come true!! Love Albie & Kristin

sant, professional and very attentive to their job to make the night perfect. The food was great and the night just beautiful. Everyone thought it was magical. Larry, again I would like to give a big "thank you" for a job and attention to detail well done. Your the greatest!

our guests! Can not thank them enough for making our day run smoothly and keeping me hydrated....LOL

ws. The ballroom is amazing, the cocktail room is so unique and the venue sits on the beach (I could not find many that were right on the beach). As for the staff, Larry is so incredibly knowledgeable and helpful throughout the entire planning process. Cheryl is amazing. She paid attention to every detail the day of and made sure that I had everything I needed throughout the day from keeping my glass full assisting with my bustle multiple times. It was a little overcast throughout our day and of course it began raining right around the time of the ceremony so our wedding was moved inside. I was disappointed at first but my mind was put at ease when I watched the staff in action. After the ceremony, Cheryl took my husband and I to the bridal suite, handed us appetizers and allowed us to process the day so far. This was one of my favorite moments of the day, as my new husband and I were able to spend 10 minutes alone, enjoying our moment. The entire staff the day of the wedding was amazing. The food and drink were extraordinary! Many of my guests have told me that this was one of the best weddings they attended! My wedding day was absolutely perfect! I would highly recommend Windows on the Water to anyone looking for a beachy but elegant feel for their wedding!

rganization and attention to detail. Throughout the past year, we've had several meetings with Larry to help our vision of a dream wedding come to reality. Our wedding day was absolutely AMAZING and beautiful and better than I could have ever imagined. Cheryl, the Maite d', was also amazing and was always there to help in anyway throughout the whole day. She really helped make the cocktail hour and reception look exactly like we wanted, and was always there to make sure we were satisfied. I can't thank Larry and Cheryl enough for giving us the wedding of our dreams. In addition to the awesome staff, the food was exceptional, and almost every guest comment on how the food was one of the best they've had at a wedding! I wish we could go back and do it all over again, and will miss our meetings with Larry; including his soft chocolate chip cookies and a good story.

affair on the beautiful Jersey Shore. Staff: I can't speak enough praise about the staff of Windows. Larry helped guide us through the major decisions in the months leading up to the big day and was always available to answer any questions and provide his impeccable opinions. A very special shout-out to Cheryl and the staff on the actual day of. From the moment we walked into the door, every need of ours was anticipated and taken care of. From making sure that my husband and I had a few private moments to eat and reflect, to specifically taking care of our parents' needs throughout the night, to ensuring a natural flow of the evening from cocktails through dessert, to providing friendly and courteous service, to even packing up everything we had to take home at the end of the night, Cheryl and team were phenomenal. Food & Drink: Delicious and plenty of it! There was such a wide range of food options for our guests to enjoy, and every new item was more delicious than the previous dish. Location: Can't be beat. We had the opportunity to take pictures on the beautiful Jersey Shore and our guests had a beautiful view the entire night. While we did not have our ceremony at Windows (we were at a church), as a member of the beach club next door I have spent years watching weddings at the gazebo and can assure you that it's an unforgettable place for a marriage ceremony. Aside from the views and location, the venue itself is top notch. Both the cocktail and reception rooms are fabulous. We had many guests tell us that we really knew how to throw a party and that we set a high bar for future weddings. Many thanks to Windows on the Water for enabling these rave reviews and for making our dreams into a reality!

d the incredible memory and experience would still be the same. From the very beginning in the planning stages and right up through the end of the evening when our guests departed we could not have asked for better service, food, or professionalism from Larry, Cheryl and the rest of their staff. The venue is beautiful. We very fortunate that the weather cooperated and we were able to have the ceremony outside as we intended when we chose Windows almost 18 months ago. My daughter and her mother worked with Larry to handle the menu planning and all of the other important logistics involved through the past year and he was outstanding. Larry was the consummate professional. His extensive experience and knowledge with managing weddings was evident from the beginning and we could not have had an easier or friendlier person to deal with as we went through each step as the wedding day approached. The wedding day went off without a hitch. Maître de Cheryl was also incredible. Her attention to even the smallest of details for our daughter starting with the rehearsal the day before, before the ceremony and throughout the reception was remarkable and she made it a stress free and extremely fun night for everyone. The rest of the entire staff was extremely friendly, professional and attentive to all our family and friends through the entire evening too. And I cannot overlook the food. The food was perfect from the hors devours, the dinner and the wedding cake and other desserts. All through the reception and even a week later we continue to hear from a large number of our guests about what a great time they had, and many of them of them have also expressed in one way or another that it was the best wedding they had after attended. Many thanks to Windows for being such a special part of our daughter’s day.

The lobby, cocktail hour room and reception room are pristine and perfect for what we were looking for. We had our ceremony on the beach and it was just great. The views and location are incredible. The staff was very helpful the day of and followed through on all of our requests. The food was so-so but definitely not bad by any means. I would highly recommend this venue to anyone looking to have a NJ beachwedding. The only top I would give is to consider the month you are getting married in when looking at this venue. It also doubles as a beach club during the months of May-Sept. Which means a crowded parking lot, busy surrounding beach traffic and lots of beach clubs members walking around in their bathing suits. We had our wedding in October so we didn't run into any of this. But it is definitely something to consider.

cony and reception area are all still something we talk about today! The food was incredible and we were told it was the best cocktail hour people had ever been too! Our Maitre'd, Cheryl, was absolutely INCREDIBLE. She runs the show and is the sweetest most helpful woman I have ever met! Before I even started asking all my questions she had answers to all of them. And suddenly the small things I was worried about faded away! She is the sole reason we had an amazing day at WOTW. She also had another woman helping her (her name has slipped my ind) and she was so incredibly helpful!! Brides, if you're worried about your day running smoothly, I can guarantee Cheryl will make that happen. She even rushed us up to the bridal suite right after the ceremony to enjoy some alone time and had a HUGE spread of all the food from the cocktail hour just for us!! I wish we could relive this day every month!! The only reason we did not rate WOTW with 5 stars is because of an incident with the Sales Director, Larry. A small fraction in such an incredibly big day!

onal and kept things running smoothly. Larry Meluso, the director of catering was a pleasure to work with. I was able to thoroughly enjoy my daughter's wedding and didn't worry about a thing.

m the moment we saw the venue, we knew nothing would beat Windows. We enjoyed every minute of working with Larry and Cheryl - they were always available for any questions or concerns we had leading up to the big day. Our wedding day was more beautiful than we could have imagined and went off without a hitch and I know a lot of that had to do with Larry, Cheryl and their team's work! Our guests are still raving about how gorgeous our wedding was, how delicious the food was and how they couldn't think of anything more they would have wanted. Thank you so much - you made our dreams come true! I'll miss working with you all.

compliments after specifically about the staff. Larry is also a pleasure to work with. He helped us to find a date and menu that fit our price range and made sure he kept communication throughout the entire process. There is no way you will walk away from a wedding here unsatisfied. Also, the food is excellent. We opted for the non sit down dinner - buffet style instead. All of our guests enjoyed it. Also, go with the ice cream bar, you won't be disappointed. We already wish we could relive this day and spend it at this venue again. We will miss everyone that helped us make it a perfect experience.

would not have been what it was if it wasn't for Windows on the Water and the staff. You feel like you are in somewhat of a fairytale with the views and ambience. Anytime my wife and I turned around Cheryl was by our side making sure we were ok. We even had our ring bearer spill his drink on his shirt and there Cheryl was with a tide pen and wipes immediately removing the stain. She will not allow anything to go wrong, and makes you feel as though your royalty. Larry is someone who you will never forget, his personalty is like no other and he will have you laughing from the day you meet with him to look at the venue, until minutes before you walk down the aisle. He greats your guests with a warm welcome before the ceremony begins, and treats you as family. We thank you all for making our day magical, our guests and family are still talking about the venue, service, and food...

stions or concerns. He offered awesome suggestions to help make our menu the talk of the night - the food was amazing (esp. the fillet mignon!). Cheryl was great!! She helped to ease my anxious bridal nerves even as a possible coastal storm was predicted for our wedding day. She & her team made sure everything from our ceremony to reception ran smoothly. I couldn't count how many people said that this was the best venue/wedding. Windows on the Water really outdid themselves!!!! Thank you! Andrea & Sebastian

ding he felt like part of the family. Windows on the Water runs like a well oiled machine. When hurricane Juaquin caused our ceremony to be moved indoors no one batted an eye. The transition from the ceremony to cocktail hour was still flawless even though they had to be in the same room. Cheryl the maitre d' is also fabulous. She ensured that even though our ceremony was inside that the room still looked beautiful. She was attentive and there every step of the way to make sure everything we needed (and things we didn't even know we needed) were taken care of. She did everything from 'running interference' So that we got some time alone together before cocktail hour to appearing with a glass of wine when I felt like I couldn't greet one more person (and had half the tables left to talk to). It's obvious from the second you walk into Windows on the Water that the venue is beautiful, but what makes it the best are the amazing people who will do anything to make sure your wedding day is absolutely perfect. Words are not enough to say how much I recommend this venue. I miss everyone here already.

ss; start to finish. It was clear that Larry's number one priority was to ensure that everything was planned well in advance so we had peace of mind leading up to the big day. Windows on the Water is a beautiful setting - The food, staff, event organization and overall ambiance was amazing. Larry, Cheryl (Maitre D) & Chef Pete went above and beyond from ceremony to cocktail hour (fabulous) to reception! We can't say enough about the menu! The selection and production was delightful for both the cocktail hour and reception. Cheers to Larry and the whole team at Windows on the Water! Chris & Kaitlin