For This Joyous Occasion Officiating Services and Seaside Ceremonies
Andrea Purtell, New Jersey Wedding Officiant
Wedding Ceremonies and Vow Renewals
Seaside Ceremonies
Looking for a simple beach wedding? Then my exclusive Seaside Package may be just what you are looking for! Enjoy a simple and beautiful wedding at the Jersey Shore, surrounded by sun, sand and waves breaking on the beach.
This package is $395. It is meant to be a simple and carefree ceremony. Most of my couples like to use one of the beautiful Bay Head or Mantoloking Beaches. I am happy to use any local beach of your choosing. Please see my list of local beaches. * It is the couples responsibility for obtaining permission from the town to use the beach for your wedding.
Most beaches are available before 9:00 am or after 6:00 pm if the date falls in between Memorial Day and Labor Day. Off season any time of day is fine. Perhaps you would consider a sunrise ceremony! It may be early, but it is a beautiful way to greet the new day!
Please note that this package includes 40 miles round trip from Brick, mileage beyond that is charged $1.50 per mile.
Let the beauty of the vast Atlantic Ocean and its waves splashing upon the shore provide the perfect backdrop for your ceremony or you may choose to bring some decorations to set up beforehand.
If you would like, for an additional fee of $80. I will arrive early and set up my tiki torches and star fish/seashell aisle, or you may prefer my tropical flower aisle. I also offer my Aloha Circle. This is a simple circle of tropical silk flower garland that the couples stand inside of with a decorative tiki torch on either side.
This package is $395. It is meant to be a simple and carefree ceremony. Most of my couples like to use one of the beautiful Bay Head or Mantoloking Beaches. I am happy to use any local beach of your choosing. Please see my list of local beaches. * It is the couples responsibility for obtaining permission from the town to use the beach for your wedding.
Most beaches are available before 9:00 am or after 6:00 pm if the date falls in between Memorial Day and Labor Day. Off season any time of day is fine. Perhaps you would consider a sunrise ceremony! It may be early, but it is a beautiful way to greet the new day!
Please note that this package includes 40 miles round trip from Brick, mileage beyond that is charged $1.50 per mile.
Let the beauty of the vast Atlantic Ocean and its waves splashing upon the shore provide the perfect backdrop for your ceremony or you may choose to bring some decorations to set up beforehand.
If you would like, for an additional fee of $80. I will arrive early and set up my tiki torches and star fish/seashell aisle, or you may prefer my tropical flower aisle. I also offer my Aloha Circle. This is a simple circle of tropical silk flower garland that the couples stand inside of with a decorative tiki torch on either side.
Below are my decorations that I offer to set up for an additional $80
Please note: I do not provide chairs.
Seaside ceremony Spring Lake Beach
Tiki Torches and Starfish/seashell Aisle
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Sunrise ceremony Bay Head Beach Tiki Torches Starfish/Seashell Aisle
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Tropical Flower Aisle
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Aloha Flower Circle
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Photo by Meseroll Photography
www.russmeserollphotography.com
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Photo credit :www.russmeserollphotography.com
Below are some photos of couples who set up their own decorations
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This package includes an in-person, Skype, FaceTime or telephone consultation and unlimited email. You will receive a keepsake booklet of your wedding ceremony and vows as well as a keepsake marriage certificate.
I have some beautiful ceremonies to choose from including a seaside themed, traditional, non religious, and spiritual. You may choose from one of these ceremonies or build your own ceremony using my unique Build Your Ceremony Menu.
You will receive a keepsake booklet of your ceremony and vows, as well as a keepsake marriage certificate.
You may want to add a unity element to this ceremony such as a unity sand ceremony or seashell ceremony for no additional charge (you must supply the materials.)
I have my own wireless microphone system that I bring for seaside ceremonies. I can also provide you with a small table if you will be including a unity sand or other additional element that requires a table.
If you are interested in a venue that has its own beach front available any time of day. See my recommendations here Venues that offer beach ceremonies.
**Having your wedding at one of the many beautiful venues in New Jersey? Then see my Standard and Custom Package
I have some beautiful ceremonies to choose from including a seaside themed, traditional, non religious, and spiritual. You may choose from one of these ceremonies or build your own ceremony using my unique Build Your Ceremony Menu.
You will receive a keepsake booklet of your ceremony and vows, as well as a keepsake marriage certificate.
You may want to add a unity element to this ceremony such as a unity sand ceremony or seashell ceremony for no additional charge (you must supply the materials.)
I have my own wireless microphone system that I bring for seaside ceremonies. I can also provide you with a small table if you will be including a unity sand or other additional element that requires a table.
If you are interested in a venue that has its own beach front available any time of day. See my recommendations here Venues that offer beach ceremonies.
**Having your wedding at one of the many beautiful venues in New Jersey? Then see my Standard and Custom Package
Some Helpful Information About Bay Head Beaches
Bay Head is a picturesque shore town located between Point Pleasant Beach and Mantoloking
The beaches are usually free for us to use off season, however during the “Summer Season” between Memorial Day and Labor Day they are available only before 9:00 am or after 6:00 pm.
It is the couples responsibility to get permission to use the beach for thier wedding from Bay Head Improvement association (732) 892-4179.
The beaches are usually free for us to use off season, however during the “Summer Season” between Memorial Day and Labor Day they are available only before 9:00 am or after 6:00 pm.
It is the couples responsibility to get permission to use the beach for thier wedding from Bay Head Improvement association (732) 892-4179.
The most popular beach entrances are Howe Street (corner of Howe and Ocean Ave) because of the jetty, it makes it pretty for photos. Karge Street Beach entrance (intersection of Karge and Ocean Ave) and Bridge Ave (intersection or Bridge and Ocean Ave) are also popular.
Usually the guests stand, however if you would like to set up chairs the couple must request permission from BHIA (732) 892-4179.
Usually the guests stand, however if you would like to set up chairs the couple must request permission from BHIA (732) 892-4179.
Bay Head Beach Rules: Beach use is on a first come first serve basis. The following items are not permitted: Tents, Arches, Food, and Beverage-No Alcohol. You must clean up after yourselves immediately after your ceremony. New rule as of 2014; no smoking on the beach! For more information call BHIA or the town of Bay Head NJ
If you are looking for a place to celebrate afterwards, Bay Head and Point Pleasant Beach (less than a mile from each other) have some very nice venues and depending on their availability you may even be able to use them as a backup location in case of inclement weather.
Here are some of my favorites:
Walking distance from Karge Beach in Bay Head is The Grenville Hotel and Restaurant 732-892-3100
Also walking distance from Bay Head Beach is Theresa’s South 732-892-1555
Charlies of Bay Head is another beautiful Bay Head Restaurant to celebrate at https://charliesofbayhead.com
Point Pleasant Beach:
The Lobster Shanty 732-899-6700
B2Bistro 732-295-0709
Europa South 732-295-1500
Shipwreck Point Steak House 732-899-3800
The Poached Pear 732-701-1700
The Whitesands Resort and Spa 732-899-3370
Martell’s Tiki Bar 732-892-0131
If you are looking for a place to celebrate afterwards, Bay Head and Point Pleasant Beach (less than a mile from each other) have some very nice venues and depending on their availability you may even be able to use them as a backup location in case of inclement weather.
Here are some of my favorites:
Walking distance from Karge Beach in Bay Head is The Grenville Hotel and Restaurant 732-892-3100
Also walking distance from Bay Head Beach is Theresa’s South 732-892-1555
Charlies of Bay Head is another beautiful Bay Head Restaurant to celebrate at https://charliesofbayhead.com
Point Pleasant Beach:
The Lobster Shanty 732-899-6700
B2Bistro 732-295-0709
Europa South 732-295-1500
Shipwreck Point Steak House 732-899-3800
The Poached Pear 732-701-1700
The Whitesands Resort and Spa 732-899-3370
Martell’s Tiki Bar 732-892-0131
Ceremony planning tools:
Sunrise and Sunset Calendar
Tide Chart
If you are interested in a reception venue located right on the beach that would allow you to have a beach ceremony (They provide the chairs etc..) and then the convenience of walking off the beach into your reception- see my list of favorite Beach Venues.
**** If you like this package but prefer a park see my Lakeside Package.
Sunrise and Sunset Calendar
Tide Chart
If you are interested in a reception venue located right on the beach that would allow you to have a beach ceremony (They provide the chairs etc..) and then the convenience of walking off the beach into your reception- see my list of favorite Beach Venues.
**** If you like this package but prefer a park see my Lakeside Package.
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