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The English Manor
    (57 Reviews)
One English Lane
Ocean, NJ 07712 (map)
Services: Ceremony, Reception, Rehearsal Dinner
On-site catering: Yes
Outside catering: No
Maximum capacity: 200
 
 
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Melissa
Wedding:
12/03/2011
11 Reviews
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The best! They are detail-oriented and thorough... as well as very helpful with anything that one might need throughout the entire wedding planning process! Debbie, our maitre'd, in particular was INCREDIBLE! :)

Also, if you don't choose the English Manor for the setting- which is unbelievably beautiful- you will choose it for the food! Talk about amazing! Our guests were in food comas! So awesome!

And our snowflake ice sculpture!! It was awesome!!!
 
AMFitz
Wedding:
10/23/2011
5 Reviews
5.0
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Flexibility:5.0 out of 5.0(5.0/5.0)
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Ceremony & Reception Venue
 
WONDERFUL WONDERFUL WONDERFUL!! I cant say enough great things about Debbie and the rest of the staff at the EM. everything from the moment we signed the contract was great-- they were always available to answer questions and help us plan our wedding, and the venue looked gorgeous! we got lucky with a sunny warm day, and the outdoor gardens were spotless and the flowers fantastic-- our photographs look amazing! the ballroom was wonderful, the food AMAZING, and the staff very attentive. Our friends and family have been raving about our wedding since then, and we know why!! thanks a million!
 
megm1111
Wedding:
10/15/2011
2 Reviews
5.0
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Professionalism:5.0 out of 5.0(5.0/5.0)
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Flexibility:5.0 out of 5.0(5.0/5.0)
Services Used:
Ceremony & Reception Venue
 
The English Manor was the first ceremony/reception venue we visited, and after looking at several more, nothing could top what we'd already seen there. Everyone that we dealt with was beyond amazing & we knew we were in good hands right from the very beginning. We ended up with a daytime wedding using one of their discounted packages, but we certainly never felt like "bargain" or "discount" clients--every single person we dealt with treated us like we were their most important client--who doesn't want that feeling for their wedding day?!

Debbie ran the show for or ceremony and reception & if anything went wrong, we certainly had no clue. She made sure that the entire day ran smoothly & she literally thought of every detail before we could ask about it. The grounds are absolutely gorgeous all throughout the year, and the colors for our fall wedding were perfect for us. Plus, the new ceremony site they finished fairly recently with the second gazebo is just beautiful!

The food was outstanding as well & the service truly impeccable (even with our large Irish families, somehow, the bartenders made sure there was never a big line at the bar). My husband and I felt catered to all afternoon--our server and Debbie made sure that our plates and drinks were always full and that we had everything we needed before we even realized we needed it. We could honestly go on and on about all of the details of the wedding, but the fact is that there isn't a single thing about our ceremony and reception at the English Manor that we would change if we had to do it all over again. Our friends and family are still commenting that it was one of the best weddings they'd ever been too & their compliments always include the beautiful setting and outstanding service at the English Manor. We would recommend this venue to anyone and everyone looking for a gorgeous setting for their mid-size to larger wedding. The reception room seats 200, so that would be your only limitation (if you had more guests than that), but even with large families on both sides, we were able to get our number well below this limit to fit comfortably in the room. This really is a perfect place for your special day!
 
courtso7
Wedding:
09/24/2011
5 Reviews
5.0
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Quality of Service:5.0 out of 5.0(5.0/5.0)
Responsiveness:5.0 out of 5.0(5.0/5.0)
Professionalism:5.0 out of 5.0(5.0/5.0)
Value:5.0 out of 5.0(5.0/5.0)
Flexibility:5.0 out of 5.0(5.0/5.0)
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Ceremony & Reception Venue
 
The English Manor made our dream wedding come true. We had both our ceremony and reception there on 9/24 of this year. It was truly perfect - and I do not use that word lightly. Even my husband, who had never been overly enthused about a formal/traditional wedding, had tears in his eyes the next day, when he was telling me how truly perfect the day had been. Although there may be other venues out there that are just as beautiful, I honestly do not think you will find one whose service compares to that of The English Manor. We visited numerous other venues throughout our planning process, even putting a deposit down on a different venue, and I cannot express how glad I am that we ended up at The English Manor. Every detail was expertly coordinated by the staff, and it seemed that everything just effortlessly came together on the big day. Our maitre'd, Debbie, was a true professional. In fact, just before the ceremony was set to begin, the string trio we had hired informed her that they couldn't play at the outside ceremony, because of the threat of drizzle. Debbie personally erected a tent over the musicians, so that the outdoor ceremony would be saved. What's more, is that I didn't even know of the situation, until it had already been solved. That, I believe is one of The English Manor's greatest assets - they think of and take care of so many details and potential problems, without the bride or groom having had to give a moment of worry to them. I would unequivocally recommend The English Manor to anyone in search of a fabulous wedding venue.
 
Jweda
Wedding:
09/23/2011
5 Reviews
5.0
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Quality of Service:5.0 out of 5.0(5.0/5.0)
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Value:5.0 out of 5.0(5.0/5.0)
Flexibility:5.0 out of 5.0(5.0/5.0)
Services Used:
Ceremony & Reception Venue
 
Wonderful place ever. Everyone was nice and friendly. Debbie our Maitre'D was excellent. She made sure everything went smoothly and even though it rained on my wedding she made sure everything was in order and went according to plan. The food was excellent along with the service. Beautiful place to get married. You'll fall in love with just like we did. A must see.
 
Kerry
Wedding:
07/30/2011
5 Reviews
5.0
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Flexibility:5.0 out of 5.0(5.0/5.0)
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Ceremony & Reception Venue
 
I cannot say enough good things about the English Manor. From day one, they were so helpful and accommodating. In addition to having beautiful grounds and reception facilities, the staff are amazing. Any question I had they would respond to quickly. If I was hoping to do something unique, they were also really accommodating. I really felt like I was a princess in charge of the whole wedding day.

I also had a unique experience with the English Manor regarding my shower. I do not live in NJ, so I did all the wedding planning from out-of-state. I was planning to be in NJ visiting my family with my husband and his family one weekend in Feb so I booked the food tasting for that weekend, I also booked a meeting with our officiant at the English Manor at the same time. I mixed up the days - I thought the tasting was Sunday when in fact it was Saturday. Little did I know, my mom had planned a surprise shower for me that Saturday. So she called the English Manor for help. The English Manor called me and pretended they had to cancel because of a wedding that day. I was upset and gave them a hard time about it. They went out of their way to help my mom surprise me and to please me. How many venues would be that helpful and involved??

The day of the wedding went flawlessly. Our maitre d' was Debbie and she was amazing! My dress got a little dirty during pictures before the ceremony so when we arrived at the English Manor, she saw the dress and got out cleaning materials to fix the dress! My bustle broke during the night (while I was getting down) and Debbie fixed it for me! She was there to make sure my husband and I had our every need met. I love the English Manor and all the staff members. I am so lucky to have found this venue.
 
christamanas
Wedding:
06/12/2011
1 Reviews
5.0
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Quality of Service:5.0 out of 5.0(5.0/5.0)
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Flexibility:5.0 out of 5.0(5.0/5.0)
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Ceremony & Reception Venue
 
Absolutely, 100% beyond satisfied. We threw a surprise bridal shower and from the day we booked the venue to the minute the bride was walking into the hallway, it was exactly how we pictured. We were very happy with the professionalism, the beauty of the garden, the attention to detail, the opulent amount of options, and most importantly, the flexibility of the staff. Debbie was a pleasure to work with and the entire experience was one that I would highly recommend. The food was delicious, the cake was fresh, and the space was perfect. The English Manor exceeded our expectations greatly and I look forward to booking more events!
 
AlyssaHalstead
Wedding:
05/15/2011
5 Reviews
5.0
out of 5.0
Quality of Service:5.0 out of 5.0(5.0/5.0)
Responsiveness:5.0 out of 5.0(5.0/5.0)
Professionalism:5.0 out of 5.0(5.0/5.0)
Value:5.0 out of 5.0(5.0/5.0)
Flexibility:5.0 out of 5.0(5.0/5.0)
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Ceremony & Reception Venue
 
My husband and I went to a total of 14 venues before we found the English Manor....There are not enough words to describe how amazing the English Manor is....and believe me I am noted for being a person of many words. My husband and I were married at the English Manor on May 15, 2011 and EVERYONE and I mean everyone at the EM is professional, courtesy, attentative..and on and on... The food is so phenomenal that I wish they had a restuarant that we could just go eat at every night... These things are only complimented by the enormous menu options and the calm serene setting. It was like getting married in my own home with the staff being my extended family. From the beginning to the end it was an amazing experience. They truly took away all the stress I may have felt about anything not being right the day of the wedding. If I had a request it was accommodated, it I had a question it was answered timely and honestly. I simply cannot say enough except that my husband and I agree that if it were reasonable we would get married every year just to have our event at the English Manor. I cannot recommend them enough.
 
CARISSA
Wedding:
05/14/2011
5 Reviews
5.0
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Quality of Service:5.0 out of 5.0(5.0/5.0)
Responsiveness:5.0 out of 5.0(5.0/5.0)
Professionalism:5.0 out of 5.0(5.0/5.0)
Value:5.0 out of 5.0(5.0/5.0)
Flexibility:5.0 out of 5.0(5.0/5.0)
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Ceremony & Reception Venue
 
Got many compliments on the venue, couldn't have chosen a better place.
 
Ali and Kevin
Wedding:
04/30/2011
7 Reviews
5.0
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Flexibility:5.0 out of 5.0(5.0/5.0)
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Ceremony & Reception Venue
 
We could not have picked a more perfect venue for our wedding! Everything from start to finish was amazingly and professionally done! All our guests were blown away by the quality and amount of food there was to choose from! They raved about cocktail hour and loved that at dinner they had they were offered seconds, allowing them to try the second entree option that they did not select. They were also extremely impressed by the quality of service and professionalism. The grounds construction that The English Manor was having done was finished 3 days before our wedding (as promised by Lisa who was a sweetheart and did everything in her power to put me at ease when I didn't think the renovations to the beautiful grounds would be done in time for our wedding- sorry Lisa for the annoyances and pestering) and the upgrades looked incredible! Everything ran like a well oiled machine, and our wedding day was truly impeccable. You can tell that the staff at The English Manor really cares about and loves what they do and put their heart into making every bride and groom's wedding day a vision of elegance and perfection. Debbie especially was an absolute joy to work with and has found the perfect job to highlight her incredible assets. She put me at complete ease from the moment I met her 5 weeks before our big day until we walked out the door after our wedding as husband and wife. She is easy going, funny, and caring and is there to help with anything you need done! She kept everything running smoothly and fixed any issues before I even had the opportunity to notice them. She even cleaned my dress twice because I got pollen, grass, and dirt all over my train! She is just an incredible maitre d and is that little something extra that sets The English Manor apart from other wedding venues. We can only hope that one day friends of ours choose The English Manor as their wedding venue so we can go as guests and enjoy all they offer!
 
Patches70
Wedding:
04/23/2011
7 Reviews
5.0
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Quality of Service:5.0 out of 5.0(5.0/5.0)
Responsiveness:5.0 out of 5.0(5.0/5.0)
Professionalism:5.0 out of 5.0(5.0/5.0)
Value:5.0 out of 5.0(5.0/5.0)
Flexibility:5.0 out of 5.0(5.0/5.0)
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Ceremony & Reception Venue
 
Every bride has a fantasy about what her wedding is going to be like. If you want it to be even better than your fantasy, have it at The English Manor. I just got married on April 23, 2011 and EVERYTHING was perfect! Debbie & Lisa were just incredible and went WAY above & beyond when it came to anything we wanted or needed. I enjoyed every moment of my wedding because Debbie made sure I had NOTHING to worry about and I could just relax and have fun.

Every one of our guests raved about the food and the building itself.

If you are looking for a perfect wedding venue... you must go see The English Manor! It's perfect!
 
Christina
Wedding:
11/20/2010
1 Reviews
5.0
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Flexibility:5.0 out of 5.0(5.0/5.0)
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Ceremony & Reception Venue
 
As parents of the Bride we could not say enough about how Kelly and Debbie ensured the successful transition of our daughter into married life. The planning, suggestions, attention to detail, food, and oversight of all facets of the wedding led to a magnificent affair. Not one thing could be said to have marred this event. The entire staff were attentive, considerate and Debbie's special touches, like the coffee cart for the guests before and after the chilly ceremony at 4pm Nov 20th, was typical of the care Debbie gives her clients at The English Manor.
 
Anonymous
Wedding:
10/09/2010
1 Reviews
5.0
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Ceremony & Reception Venue
 
We had the most amazing wedding on 10/09/10 at the English Manor! The venue was exactly what we were looking for ..an intimate and casual yet elegant atmosphere! Patty, our Maitre D was super nice! and kept everything under control. Although many of my guests arrived VERY EARLY, and I was running late in getting ready, she still was able to coordinate our private meet and greet, which was extremely special! The food is delicious and abundant! The English Manor knows what they are doing and provide exceptional service. Anyone getting married here will have a special day!
 
ANonymous
Wedding:
09/05/2010
5 Reviews
5.0
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Value:5.0 out of 5.0(5.0/5.0)
Flexibility:5.0 out of 5.0(5.0/5.0)
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Ceremony & Reception Venue
 
The English Manor staff was amazing. Debbie, our Maitre'D took care of everything and tried to keep everyone calm, coordinate, and aware of what was going on. The food was great and the ambiance at this hall was the best thing we could have asked for. In addition, we got married on a Sunday and they gave us the Sunday discount even for Labor Day weekend. Everyone had a great time. Our ceremony was there too and people commented that they saw butterflies! It was perfect here.
 
Lauren
Wedding:
09/04/2010
5 Reviews
5.0
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Flexibility:5.0 out of 5.0(5.0/5.0)
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Ceremony & Reception Venue
 
The English Manor is the most beautiful place for a wedding one could ever hope for. The day was perfect and my husband and I were married surrounded by beautiful gardens under a white gazebo. We has a gorgeous cocktail hour outside on the deck with more food than I could imagine, all of it being unbelievable. And the was just the beginning! I was amazed and impressed as the wedding continued and everything came together beautifully. It was a dream wedding. On top of that the entire staff was unbelievable from the beginning of planning through the next day when I stopped by to pick up a few things. It was truly a magical day. I would highly recommend the English Manor to anyone and everyone!
 
Christine
Wedding:
08/28/2010
6 Reviews
5.0
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Flexibility:5.0 out of 5.0(5.0/5.0)
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Ceremony & Reception Venue
 
The staff at The English Manor are top-notch! Debbie, our Maitre D, was exceptional. At our first meeting, she answered all my questions before I even got to my list of questions, and she went above and beyond for me, my family & guests on the day of my wedding. All my guests tell me they've never seen such attention to detail, complete from the time they arrived for the ceremony with the fresh fruit welcome station, throughout the cocktail hour, the entire reception and even as they were leaving, they enjoyed the good-bye station of cookies & coffee. Many guests have told me that it was the best wedding reception venue they've been to, ever.
 
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