Top Lakewood Venues

• Spaces for 300 Guests

Sterling Ballroom is a modern wedding and banquet venue at the DoubleTree by Hilton in Tinton Falls, New Jersey, drawing clients from across Monmouth County and nearby communities like Asbury Park and Red Bank. Its three banquet rooms — the Sterling Ballroom, Sapphire Ballroom, and Salons — share a private entrance and a recently redesigned foyer, keeping events separate from the hotel's main public areas. The venue features crystal chandeliers, ice blue fixtures, and LED wall wash lighting that shifts through a spectrum of colors. Both indoor and outdoor ceremony options are available, including a pergola arch on the outdoor patio. Sterling Ballroom hosts only one event at a time, and its packages bring together ceremony, cocktail hour, reception, hotel accommodations, and a bridal suite under one roof — with after-party and brunch options available as well.

• Spaces for 130-350 Guests
• 2 Hotels
• 2 Ballrooms

The Sheraton Eatontown Hotel is a renovated full-service hotel in Eatontown, New Jersey, a short drive from the Jersey Shore. The property hosts weddings, bar and bat mitzvahs, and social events in two distinct ballrooms, with 208 guest rooms and suites on-site for overnight accommodations. The Grand Ballroom accommodates up to 300 guests and features a dance floor, one-of-a-kind chandelier installations, and floor-to-ceiling windows in the adjacent atrium. An outdoor garden area is available for Grand Ballroom ceremonies and cocktail hours. The Regal Ballroom, connected to a windowed gallery, hosts events for up to 130 guests and shares the same contemporary aesthetic. All-inclusive event packages include a five-hour premium open bar, custom gourmet menus, chic centerpieces, a complimentary bridal suite, and a dedicated on-site coordinator. The hotel has received The Knot Best of Weddings, WeddingWire Couples' Choice, and New Jersey Bride "Love It" recognition.

• Spaces for 275 Guests
• 1 Ballroom
• 1 Estate

The Ashford Estate is a 30-acre country estate wedding venue in Allentown, New Jersey, surrounded by hundreds of acres of preserved farmland. The property is distinguished by sparkling fountains and waterfalls, a floating gazebo, stone ruins, garden arbors, and a grand entry marked by lion-guarded iron gates along a white crushed stone drive crossing an antique steel bridge. The estate's ceremony space, the Barn Chapel, features a floor-to-ceiling stone fireplace, original tilt windows, and a light-filled fountain. A glass-enclosed Verandas & Cocktail Lounge offers panoramic views of the grounds. The Grand Ballroom accommodates up to 275 guests beneath crystal chandeliers, classical carved wood arches, and towering architectural columns, with a software-controlled lighting system for fully customized ambiance. Elegantly appointed overnight suites — each uniquely designed with walk-in rain showers, heated towel warmers, and king-size beds — allow wedding parties to extend the celebration. Cuisine is provided by Merri Makers, featuring Chef Jack McCann, named Chef of the Year by the International Caterers Association. The Ashford Estate offers exclusive-use bookings, with the site fee including the ballroom tables and chairs and the chapel.

• Spaces for 300 Guests

McLoone's Pier House is an oceanfront restaurant and event venue that opened in Spring 2005 in Pier Village at One Ocean Avenue in Long Branch, New Jersey. The venue sits directly on the Atlantic coast and is established as a full-service destination for weddings, parties, private dinners, and other celebrations alongside its year-round dining and entertainment programming. For private gatherings, the venue offers several spaces — including the Atlantic Room and the Surf area — supported by a catering program that spans cocktail receptions, buffet service, and plated dinners. A dedicated banquet team handles inquiries and event coordination. The venue's oceanfront setting, cuisine, and service have been consistently highlighted as its defining strengths.

• Spaces for 800 Guests

Ocean Place Resort and Spa sits on the Atlantic Ocean in Long Branch, New Jersey, offering 95,000 square feet of versatile indoor and outdoor event space on the Jersey Shore. The resort's two Grand Ballrooms each span 10,000 square feet with 18-foot ceilings and connect through a shared pre-function foyer, accommodating large-scale weddings, galas, and milestone celebrations. Beach ceremony areas, the Great Lawn North, the Oceanport room, and a signature beach bonfire experience round out the event lineup, with programming for South Asian weddings serving up to 650 guests and access to private kitchen facilities for outside catering. Overnight accommodations include 248 guest rooms and 8 suites, and resort amenities span a 14,000-square-foot luxury spa, indoor and outdoor pools, a fitness center, and multiple dining venues including the Seaview Restaurant & Lounge and the Tiki Bar. Dedicated Conference Service Managers, on-site audio/visual specialists, and complimentary Wi-Fi and parking support both social and corporate events throughout the property.

• Spaces for 300 Guests

Large and comfortable, our rooms are decorated in a modern style with rich chocolate and cream textiles, black patterned carpeting, and sleek espresso-colored furnishings. Flat-screen televisions and high-speed Internet access provide up-to-date convenience for your work or pleasure trip. The Molly Pitcher Inn is the ideal place for your wedding ceremony with a view of the river. Your wedding, anniversary, or vow renewal will be a memorable occasion at our historic Inn. Consider holding your cocktail reception on our promenade along the banks of the Navesink River, followed by a night of dancing in our Ballroom with a view of the river. All of the elements that go into creating an outstanding wedding include a luxurious location, great service, and delectable cuisine. The ceremony, reception, rehearsal dinner, bridal luncheon, and departure breakfast may all be customized to meet your specific needs and desires. Our skilled catering crew will be there to assist you with every element of your wedding reception.

• Spaces for 90-250 Guests
• 2 Hotels
• 1 Ballroom
• 2 Total Spaces

If you're planning a wedding by the sea, the Oyster Point Hotel is the perfect spot. Whatever the occasion, whether it's your wedding day or a renewal of your vows, our luxury boutique hotel provides the ideal backdrop for your celebration. Consider holding your cocktail reception on the banks of the Navesink River, followed by a night of dancing in our newly refurbished waterfront ballroom on the second floor. Incredible river views, amazing service, and delectable cuisine are just a few of the elements that contribute to a really unforgettable wedding. The ceremony, reception, rehearsal dinner, bridal luncheon, and departure breakfast may all be customized to meet your specific needs and desires. Our skilled catering crew will be there to assist you with every element of your wedding reception. The ceremony, reception, rehearsal dinner, bridal luncheon, and departure breakfast may all be customized to meet your specific needs and desires.

• Spaces for 275 Guests

• Spaces for 50-350 Guests
• 1 Event Space
• 1 Meeting Space

ShoreTown Ballpark is a 6,588-seat minor league baseball venue in Lakewood, New Jersey, home to the Jersey Shore BlueClaws, the High-A affiliate of the Philadelphia Phillies. Built in 2001 and known originally as GPU Energy Park and later as FirstEnergy Park, the stadium adopted its current name in 2022 when the ownership group rebranded around the Jersey Shore identity. For private events, the park rents its facilities on non-game days and throughout the year. The field is available for weddings — including ceremonies on home plate — corporate softball games, charity events, and film shoots. Indoors, the BlueClaws Executive Conference Center and the Champions Club, a triple-box party suite on the luxury suite level, accommodate conferences, seminars, corporate outings, and private parties, both with full A/V capability and food and beverage service. The park's 400,000-square-foot parking lot has hosted major trade shows and outdoor exhibitions. Beyond the event spaces themselves, the ballpark's shore-themed atmosphere — including a nine-hole mini golf course, boardwalk games, fire pits, and two bars — sets a distinctive backdrop that few traditional venues can match.

• Spaces for 15-300 Guests
• 4 Hotels
• 2 Ballrooms
• 4 Total Spaces

The Clarion Hotel & Conference Center Toms River is a AAA Three Diamond-rated hotel in Toms River, New Jersey, with more than 25 years of experience hosting weddings and private events. The full-service property includes Ike's Pub & Grill restaurant and bar, a 24-hour business center, a seasonal outdoor pool, and complimentary high-speed WiFi throughout. For events, the hotel offers several dedicated spaces suited to a range of occasions. The Diamond Ballroom spans 3,500 square feet and accommodates up to 300 guests for large receptions, conferences, and seminars. The Platinum Ballroom offers 1,764 square feet for up to 100 guests with state-of-the-art audio-visual capabilities, suited to celebrations, rehearsal dinners, and business meetings. An outdoor chapel framed by colorful flowers and a manicured lawn provides a ceremony setting for up to 300 guests, and a sky-lit atrium is available for private cocktail hours. The Ocean County Boardroom rounds out the offering with an intimate meeting space for up to 15 guests.

• Spaces for 250 Guests

The Shore Club NJ offers event spaces for your next celebration in Spring Lake, New Jersey.

• Spaces for 250 Guests

• Spaces for 200 Guests

The Barn at Laird offers event spaces for your next celebration in Colts Neck, New Jersey.

• Spaces for 100-200 Guests
• 1 Barn
• 1 Farm
• 1 Historic Space

Bayonet Farm is a 240-acre publicly owned park in Holmdel, New Jersey, offering a working agricultural setting with historic structures and natural scenery for private events and celebrations. The property's origins trace to an early 19th-century homestead, with land titles dating to 1677, and the farm was acquired by Holmdel Township in 1985 through the State's Green Acres program to preserve it for public use. The Red Barn, built in the 1930s and equipped with modern restroom facilities, serves as the venue's primary event space. Weddings and private events are hosted on the farm's rolling lawns and scenic grounds, with the Red Barn accommodating up to 100 guests. Historic buildings, open meadows, and woodland trails provide a backdrop that evokes the character of New Jersey's rural past.