Bernadette & Matthew

Saturday, April Fifth, Two Thousand Twenty-Five • Sea Bright, NJ

Bernadette & Matthew

Saturday, April Fifth, Two Thousand Twenty-Five • Sea Bright, NJ

Where is the cermony?

The ceremony and reception will be held at Windows on the Water at Surfrider Beach Club located at 931 Ocean Ave, Sea Bright, NJ 07760. Our ceremony will be held outside (weather permitting) with views of the ocean and beach. The ceremony is at the beach but not directly in the sand, so no need to come barefoot.

Does the cocktail hour immediately follow the ceremony?

Yes! After the ceremony, guests will walk a few steps to the beachside atrium for a top-shelf open bar, passed champagne, signature cocktails, seafood station, turkey/pastrami/corned beef carving stations, antipasto charcuterie, tapas station, mini-Kobe burgers, crab cakes, clams casino, scallops wrapped in bacon, spinach & artichoke tartlet, chicken & waffles, Philly cheesesteak spoon, beef & blue cheese wrapped in bacon, spicy tuna roll, peppa dew & goat cheese poppers.

What's for dinner

Following the cocktail reception, guests will be welcomed into the Empress Ballroom & Terrace overlooking the ocean. Guests will enjoy a top-shelf open bar, tableside wine service, signature cocktails, and champagne. The first course is a baby spinach salad with crumbled blue cheese, slivered almonds & cranberries with a light pink peppercorn guava vinaigrette. Dinner includes a choice of 1) 8oz FILET MIGNON with bordelaise sauce, garlic roasted mashed potatoes & seasonal vegetable OR 2) CHILEAN SEA BASS with a mango jalapeno glaze, wild rice & seasonal vegetable OR 3) FRENCH BREAST OF CHICKEN filled with prosciutto, asparagus & asiago cheese, topped with a porcini mushroom demi-glaze, wild rice & seasonal vegetable OR 4). GRILLED EGGPLANT ROLLETINI filled with grilled asparagus over lentils & vegetables topped with roasted tomatoes (vegan/vegetarian). Finally, dessert will feature donuts, assorted cakes & pastries, espresso & international cordials

Will there be an afterparty?

Yes. A shuttle bus will be taking after-partiers from the wedding venue to Brothers Daley Irish Pub in Sea Bright for some snacks and shenanigans. While their cash bar will be open to the public, we've reserved some space to keep the party going. Brothers Daley is located 1/2 mile from the wedding venue at 1124 Ocean Ave, Sea Bright, NJ 07760. Metered parking is available on the street and in the 1085 Ocean Ave Municipal Parking Lot (2 blocks north). There will be a shuttle that will take guests from the afterparty to their hotel every hour at 9:15 pm, 10:15 pm, and 11:15 pm.

Where should I stay?

We have reserved blocks of hotel rooms at two locations: Beachwalk at Sea Bright AND Courtyard by Marriott in Red Bank. Both hotels will offer rooms at a reduced rate. Head to our TRAVEL section to see how to secure your hotel room!

Will there be shuttle service from the hotel?

While there is no shuttle from the hotel to the venue in the afternoon, a shuttle will be available starting at 8:15 pm to get wedding guests from the venue to their next destination. It will take guests to Brothers Daley Irish Pub at 1124 Ocean Avenue in Sea Bright, NJ 07760, for an after-party. Once revelers disembark, the bus will return guests to the Beachwalk and Courtyard by Marriot hotels. The bus will then return to Brothers Daley to continue the shuttle service. The bus will leave at 9:15 pm, 10:15 pm 11:15 pm to return guests back to their respective hotels. Beachwalk is a 5-minute bus ride from Brothers Daley, while the Courtyard by Marriot is a 25-minute ride.

Is there a welcome reception on Friday?

Yes! Family and friends who are in town on Friday night at Val's Tavern at 123 E River Rd, Rumson, NJ 07760, from 8 pm to 12 am in the Upstairs Bar. There will be an open bar from 8 pm- 9 pm, then a private cash bar until they close. We'll have some light food and snacks from 9 pm - 10 pm. More information can be found on the FRIDAY EVENTS tab in the menu.

Will parking be available at the venue?

Yes, parking will be available at the venue.

Band or DJ?

DJ. So, please feel free to submit your favorite songs when you RSVP.

What is the recommended attire?

"Cocktail Attire" - While we are getting married at the beach, we suggest that men wear a suit or dress shirt with a tie and women wear a dress or dressy separates. Also, wear your dancing shoes!!! No jeans, please.

Is the reception accessible via public transportation?

New Jersey Transit's Long Branch Train Station is 5 miles away.

What airport should I fly into?

Newark International Airport