Are You Wondering What The Rules Are For Having Your Wedding Ceremony On The Beach In New Jersey ?
Here's Some Local Beach Information And Rules For Your Seaside Ceremony At The Jersey Shore
It really is an easy process to get a permit for these beaches, and some don’t require one. They all have their own set of rules, so make sure the beach you choose fits what you are looking for. I find that the towns are very helpful and will walk you through the simple process of reserving your date.
*These are the beach rules as they are now.
I have provided the current phone numbers for you to call and verify the information. Any of these rules could have changed at the last town meeting-so yes, you must call and get permission. You should also make sure that another event such as a fishing or surfing contest, boat races, festivals or something else, is not being held on the same beach, the same day, that you are planning your ceremony.
Beach rules you need verify- Do they allow alcohol, food, tents, arches or other decorations? If you use rose petals they must be real (otherwise it’s littering) some beaches & parks do not allow chairs to be set up. You must check with the town to verify their rules. If you book with me I offer to put up my tiki torches and a star fish aisle. Some beaches have restricted areas for nesting turtles-Observe all rules. Stay off of dunes. Leave the beach nicer than when you found it! Remember to always have a backup location in case of inclement weather.
*These are the beach rules as they are now.
I have provided the current phone numbers for you to call and verify the information. Any of these rules could have changed at the last town meeting-so yes, you must call and get permission. You should also make sure that another event such as a fishing or surfing contest, boat races, festivals or something else, is not being held on the same beach, the same day, that you are planning your ceremony.
Beach rules you need verify- Do they allow alcohol, food, tents, arches or other decorations? If you use rose petals they must be real (otherwise it’s littering) some beaches & parks do not allow chairs to be set up. You must check with the town to verify their rules. If you book with me I offer to put up my tiki torches and a star fish aisle. Some beaches have restricted areas for nesting turtles-Observe all rules. Stay off of dunes. Leave the beach nicer than when you found it! Remember to always have a backup location in case of inclement weather.
Bay Head- Usual rules are: Between Memorial Day and Labor Day beaches are free before 9:30 am and after 6:00 pm. Off season any time. They usually allow chairs. Call for verbal permission from BHIA (Bay Head Improvement Association) 732-892-4179 *Bay Head has a small beach front so I do not advise weddings during high tide.
Mantoloking – Usually between Memorial Day and Labor Day beaches are free before 9:30 am and after 6:00 pm. Off season any time. They allow chairs. 732-475-6983
Spring Lake- Starting November 2018 weddings will not be allowed on Spring Lake Beaches.
Mantoloking – Usually between Memorial Day and Labor Day beaches are free before 9:30 am and after 6:00 pm. Off season any time. They allow chairs. 732-475-6983
Spring Lake- Starting November 2018 weddings will not be allowed on Spring Lake Beaches.
Mantaloking Beach-Lyman Street
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Seaside Heights
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Guests gather for seaside ceremony in Bay Head NJ
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Seaside Heights- Usually between Memorial Day and Labor Day beaches are free before 9:30 am and after 6:00 pm. Off season any time. You must call the town for permissions; Telephone: 732-793-9100 they will let the boardwalk workers know.
Lavallette- For beach use you must ask permission in writing/email deputyclerk@lavalette.org include name and address, date, time, number of guests, which street/beach you want to use. They present it at the council meeting, so you need to plan ahead. It is free to use. However the gazebo on the bay side is not free. You may reserve its use for a minimal fee. This is a beautiful spot for a sunset ceremony. 732-793-7477 Option # 8 . Find all the information about the gazebo here http://www.lavallette.org/gazebouse.html
Manasquan-- Usually between Memorial Day and Labor Day beaches are free before 9:30 am and after 6:00 pm. Off season any time. You must call for permission 732 223-0544 ext. 235
Sea Girt- Weddings are held on the Trenton Blvd Beach Gazebo only. No weddings directly on the beach. You must apply for a permit.The fee is $50 and is non-refundable.They do allow a max of 20 chairs to be set up. The rest of the guests stand. This is common for beach weddings and works out fine. Call the Sea Girt Clerk for more information at (732) 449-9433 Ext 111 Application
Belmar- As of Jan 2017 You must fill out and submit a Special Events Application. The application fee is $100 (*Note, the application states that you need $1,000,000.00 liability insurance however this does not apply to wedding ceremonies. It also states application must be received 90 days in advance but they have made exceptions for weddings). They do allow chairs and decorations to be set up. If you are holding your ceremony in season (Between Memorial Day and Labor Day) before 9:00am and after 6:00pm there are no additional fees.If you hold your ceremony during the day when badge checkers and life guards are present, your guests will have to purchase beach badges. Off season you may hold your ceremony anytime with no additional fees. For more information call Mary at 732-681-3700 ext. 214.
Ocean Grove- Ocean Grove Beach is maintained and run by The Ocean Grove Camp Meeting Association at 54 Pitman Ave, Ocean Grove, NJ 07756- Usually between Memorial Day and Labor Day beaches are free before 9:30 am and after 6:00 pm. Off season they are available any time. As a courtesy they request that you call and get verbal permission (732) 775-0035
Bradley Beach -. Usually between Memorial Day and Labor Day most beaches are free before 9:30 am and after 6:00 pm. You must call the town for permission 732 776-2983 Depending on the date, amount of guests etc.. you may have to fill out an application to be reviewed by town council.
Lavallette- For beach use you must ask permission in writing/email deputyclerk@lavalette.org include name and address, date, time, number of guests, which street/beach you want to use. They present it at the council meeting, so you need to plan ahead. It is free to use. However the gazebo on the bay side is not free. You may reserve its use for a minimal fee. This is a beautiful spot for a sunset ceremony. 732-793-7477 Option # 8 . Find all the information about the gazebo here http://www.lavallette.org/gazebouse.html
Manasquan-- Usually between Memorial Day and Labor Day beaches are free before 9:30 am and after 6:00 pm. Off season any time. You must call for permission 732 223-0544 ext. 235
Sea Girt- Weddings are held on the Trenton Blvd Beach Gazebo only. No weddings directly on the beach. You must apply for a permit.The fee is $50 and is non-refundable.They do allow a max of 20 chairs to be set up. The rest of the guests stand. This is common for beach weddings and works out fine. Call the Sea Girt Clerk for more information at (732) 449-9433 Ext 111 Application
Belmar- As of Jan 2017 You must fill out and submit a Special Events Application. The application fee is $100 (*Note, the application states that you need $1,000,000.00 liability insurance however this does not apply to wedding ceremonies. It also states application must be received 90 days in advance but they have made exceptions for weddings). They do allow chairs and decorations to be set up. If you are holding your ceremony in season (Between Memorial Day and Labor Day) before 9:00am and after 6:00pm there are no additional fees.If you hold your ceremony during the day when badge checkers and life guards are present, your guests will have to purchase beach badges. Off season you may hold your ceremony anytime with no additional fees. For more information call Mary at 732-681-3700 ext. 214.
Ocean Grove- Ocean Grove Beach is maintained and run by The Ocean Grove Camp Meeting Association at 54 Pitman Ave, Ocean Grove, NJ 07756- Usually between Memorial Day and Labor Day beaches are free before 9:30 am and after 6:00 pm. Off season they are available any time. As a courtesy they request that you call and get verbal permission (732) 775-0035
Bradley Beach -. Usually between Memorial Day and Labor Day most beaches are free before 9:30 am and after 6:00 pm. You must call the town for permission 732 776-2983 Depending on the date, amount of guests etc.. you may have to fill out an application to be reviewed by town council.
Manasquan Beach by the inlet
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Jenkinson's Beach Point Pleasant Beach, NJ
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Martell's Tiki Bar, Point Pleasant Beach NJ
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Asbury Park- For weddings of any size you must apply for a permit 732.775.2100 ask for Special Events. Currently the application fee is $ 350. Asbury Park requiers you to purchase liability insurance for your ceremony.If you own a home you can get a 1 day rider on your homeowners insurance. If you don’t own a home or prefer to just buy 1 day event insurance you can buy it through most insurance agencies.I can recommend Aaron Levin at LG Insurance Agency. Here is a “quick link” that provides a quick and easy way for you to purchase Wedding Insurance. If you have questions, Aaron is available for conversation via email at aaron@lginsuranceinc.com or 877-288-7169
Windward Beach Park- Brick, NJ- Pier is free. It is public access, first come first serve. Beach front and 2 very nice gazebos require a permit and fee. They allow chairs and Tents. 732-262-1001 ask for recreation department.
Riverfront Park Point Pleasant Borough: Free to use, but the town does require that you call and let them know you are using it. It’s also good to check to make sure nothing else is happening on the date you are planning to use it. 732-892-4183
Point Pleasant Beach- All beaches are privately run by some fantastic beach front venues that host beautiful beach wedding ceremonies, as well as receptions. Jenkinson’s is excellent call Banquet Manager Casey 732-892-1904
Martell’s tiki bar is also great! Call Marrisa at 732-892-0131. I also recommend Arugala at The Whitesands Resort.
Doolan's Shore Club in Spring Lake Heights Hosts Beach Weddings call them for more information at 732-449-3666
Ward realty has a few perfect beach house rentals with their own private beach for your ceremony Contact James Ward James Ward, Broker-Sales Associate106 Ocean Avenue Point Pleasant Beach, NJ 08742 732-892-2700 www.ward-realty.com ~
Here are two of his listings however he may have more as his inventory is always changing.
http://www.rentalprorentals.com/ward-realty/ShowProp.cfm?propid=705#top
http://www.rentalprorentals.com/ward-realty/ShowProp.cfm?propid=37#top
I also highly recommend The Bay Head House, Its beautiful and just blocks away from the beach. 732-948-1809
Island Beach State Park They have some beautiful beaches to choose from. A permit is required. 732-793-0506
Many beach neighborhoods, especially in the Brick barrier island communities, have their own club house with beach fronts that can rented out. (Normandy, Chadwick and neighborhoods along Princeton Ave)–Call the town you are interested in and ask for a list.
Great Lawn Pavilion in Long Branch: 732-571-6545 Permit is required.
http://www.visitlongbranch.com/docs/specialweddingpermit.pdf
Seven Presidents Beach in Eatontown, as well as all other locations that are part of Monmouth County Park Systems call Diane Stasik at 732-842-400 ext 4382 See their special site with info for all the park and beach wedding locations in Monmouth County!
Some locations require you to purchase liability insurance for your ceremony. This is easy, if you own a home you can get a 1 day rider on your homeowners insurance. If you don’t own a home or prefer to just buy 1 day event insurance you can buy it through most insurance agencies.I can recommend Aaron Levin at LG Insurance Agency. Here is a “quick link” that provides a quick and easy way for you to purchase Wedding Insurance. If you have questions, Aaron is available for conversation via email at aaron@lginsuranceinc.com or 877-288-7169
If you are interested in renting chairs I can recommend A1 Party Rentals located in Point Pleasant Beach
Richards Rentals located in Point Pleasant
Some really cool chairs, pews etc.. can be found at Rustic Drift
