There is something unforgettable about getting married with water as your backdrop. Whether it is the Atlantic Ocean, a scenic river or a peaceful yacht basin, New Jersey waterfront and beachfront wedding venues offer breathtaking views, incredible photo opportunities and an elevated guest experience.
From luxury oceanfront resorts to chic beach clubs and elegant yacht estates, New Jersey has no shortage of spectacular coastal venues. Below is a curated list of some of the best waterfront wedding venues in NJ, broken down by region to help you easily find the perfect fit for your vision.
Long Branch Waterfront & Beachfront Wedding Venues
Ocean Place Resort and Spa
Ocean Place Resort and Spa is one of the most iconic oceanfront wedding venues in New Jersey. Located directly on the beach, it offers sweeping Atlantic views, outdoor ceremony options and elegant ballrooms. Couples love the convenience of on site accommodations paired with a classic, luxury resort feel.
Avenue Le Club
Avenue Le Club delivers a chic, Miami inspired oceanfront beach club vibe. This venue is ideal for couples looking for a modern, stylish and energetic wedding with sunset ceremonies and vibrant receptions that feel more like a destination celebration.
Wave Resort
The Wave Resort is a newer addition to the Jersey Shore wedding scene and has quickly become a favorite for modern couples. With sleek design, rooftop spaces and floor to ceiling ocean views, it offers a boutique hotel experience that feels elevated and intimate.
McLoone’s Pier House
Located right on the boardwalk, McLoone’s Pier House offers relaxed coastal charm paired with incredible beachfront views. It is perfect for couples who want a laid back yet elegant wedding with stunning golden hour photo opportunities.
Point Pleasant & Spring Lake Waterfront Wedding Venues
Clarks Landing
Crystal Point Yacht Club
The Mill at Spring Lake
These three venues share ownership and management and are each exceptional in their own way, offering consistently high standards across food, service and execution.
Clarks Landing is the flagship and most elevated of the three. It delivers a refined, luxury waterfront wedding experience overlooking the Manasquan River that is consistently top tier.
Crystal Point Yacht Club offers a major convenience advantage with on site accommodations. Like Clarks’ this venue is also overlooking the Manasquan River and recently went through major renovations.
The Mill at Spring Lake offers a beautiful waterfront setting paired with the same strong reputation for service and cuisine. It is elegant, welcoming and exceptionally well run.
Knowing what I know, I would personally book any of these venues for my own wedding day. All three offer great food, beautiful spaces, exceptional service and spectacular waterfront views.
Bonus Tip:
The Lobster Shanty in Point Pleasant has announced a major renovation and will soon be reintroduced as The Harbor Pointe. The venue is being modernized specifically with weddings in mind and early renderings look very promising.
Red Bank Waterfront Wedding Venues
Oyster Point Hotel
Molly Pitcher Inn
These two iconic Red Bank venues are owned and operated by the same group and both offer outstanding waterfront wedding experiences.
Molly Pitcher Inn is a historic property with classic elegance and timeless architectural beauty, perfect for couples who appreciate tradition and charm.
Oyster Point Hotel offers a more modern and contemporary feel and is actually where I got married. I loved everything about the space, from the flow of the day to the waterfront views and overall guest experience.
Sea Bright Beachfront Wedding Venues
Windows on the Water
Windows on the Water is a stunning beachfront wedding venue offering a private event space with sweeping ocean views. The room is beautifully designed and creates an intimate yet energetic atmosphere that works extremely well for wedding celebrations.
This venue is ideal for couples seeking a true beach front wedding experience paired with a polished and well executed event.
Jersey City Waterfront Wedding Venues
Hudson House
Hudson House has quickly become one of my favorite waterfront wedding venues in New Jersey. The NYC skyline views are absolutely stunning and the space itself is spectacular.
Operated by Landmark Hospitality Group, Hudson House delivers excellence across service, presentation and execution. If you are looking for dramatic skyline views paired with a luxury waterfront experience, this venue is exceptional.
Elevating New Jersey Waterfront Weddings with Xplosive Entertainment
Choosing a waterfront or beachfront venue sets the stage, but bringing it to life requires an entertainment team that understands coastal environments.
At Xplosive Entertainment, we specialize in weddings at New Jersey’s top waterfront and beachfront venues. From crystal clear ceremony sound by the ocean to lighting that enhances sunset views and packed dance floors that ignite once the night begins, we know how to elevate every moment.
If you are planning a wedding at any of these New Jersey waterfront or beachfront wedding venues, we would love to help you create a celebration that feels effortless, elevated and unforgettable.