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About

Avenue is a wedding venue located in Long Branch, New Jersey. This modern, coastal restaurant setting is ideal for beach weddings, whether they be casual or sophisticated. With the Atlantic Ocean providing a magnificent backdrop, this property has a dramatic, luxurious, and fun environment for special events of all kinds. The exceptional staff here pride themselves on providing delicious food, high-quality services, and personal attention for an amazing experience. This restaurant can host ceremonies and receptions, along with engagement parties and wedding showers.

Facilities and Capacity

Avenue has several different location options for the setting of your wedding or special event. You can have your event in the restaurant’s third-story lounge area for a cocktail reception or casual party, on the rooftop deck for a more luxurious experience, or even directly on the beach. These spaces and options are available for all sorts of gatherings, offering a stylish setting for mingling and catching up. These facilities can accommodate groups of up to 200 people, making them suited to both large and small occasions. The dramatic ceilings, beautiful backdrop, and stunning fireplace will create an elegant atmosphere for a beachfront celebration. This venue houses a get-ready room, offering a private space for the couple to use when preparing for the day ahead.

Services Offered

At Avenue, you can expect to receive personalized services to accommodate your event. The team here offers assistance with event planning, setup, and cleanup to help your day run smoothly and help you feel as stress-free as possible. They help couples to design a special occasion that reflects their personality and unique tastes, from the color palette to the cuisine. The on-site catering team is happy to serve in a number of ways, including buffet, hors d'oeuvres, and plated. Couples can avail of a tasting session to discover their favorite dishes for the day. Bar services are also available to complement your custom menu. Some of the event rental items this venue can supply include:

  • Chairs
  • Tables
  • Dance floor
  • Lighting and sound equipment
  • Linens
  • Decor and centerpieces
  • Chocolate fountain
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Frequently asked questions

Do you have a site fee for wedding receptions at your venue?

Yes

What is the starting site fee for wedding receptions during peak season?

$7,000

What is the starting site fee for wedding receptions during off-peak season?

$4,000

Do you have a site fee for wedding ceremonies at your venue?

Yes

What is the starting site fee for wedding ceremonies during peak season?

$1,000

What is the starting site fee for wedding ceremonies during off-peak season?

$1,000

Which of the following are included in the starting site fee?

Bridal Suite
Chairs
China
Clean Up
Flatware
Glassware
Lighting/Sound
Linens
Set Up
Tables

Which of the following are included in the cost of wedding catering?

Cake Cutting
Dessert
Server(s)

What is the starting price per person for bar service?

$15

Which of the following are included in the starting price for bar service?

Bartender(s)
Champagne Toast
House Beer
House Liquor
House Wine
Limited Bar
Open Bar
Premium Liquor
Signature Drink
Specialty Beer

How many event spaces or rooms does your venue offer?

5

Describe your venue:

Banquet Hall
Beach
Restaurant
Rooftop
Waterfront

What kind of settings are available?

Indoor
Covered Outdoor
Uncovered Outdoor

Which of the following wedding events does your venue service?

Ceremony
Reception
Bridal Shower
Engagement Party

What event services do you offer?

Clean Up
Event Planner
Event Rentals
Get Ready Rooms
Liability Insurance

What catering services do you offer?

Buffet
Cocktail Reception
Dessert
Hors d'oeuvres
Outside Cake
Plated
Server(s)
Stations
Tastings

What bar services do you provide?

Bartender(s)
Cash Bar
Champagne Toast
House Beer
House Liquor
House Wine
Limited Bar
Liquor License
Open Bar
Premium Liquor
Signature Drink
Specialty Beer
Specialty Wine

What event items are available?

Audio Equipment
Centerpieces
Chairs
Dance Floor
Decor
Furniture
Lighting
Tables

What food and beverage items are available?

Barware
China
Chocolate Fountain
Flatware
Glassware
Linens

What transportation and access is available?

Parking
Valet
Wheelchair Access

What months are included in your peak season?

May
June
July
August
September
October
November

What months are included in your off-peak season?

January
February
March
April
December

Reviews of Avenue

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Tia Sent on 08/04/2018
5 out of 5 rating
We had our wedding at the Avenue and can’t thank Nancy, Chris, and Briana enough for all of the work that they did to help us have the wedding of our dreams!

We ended up going with the brunch ceremony and reception on the rooftop lounge. The lounge seating was such a wonderful layout that allowed us to have a more intimate gathering with our guests as opposed to more traditional assigned seating at large dinner tables. As a result, we could more freely move around to talk to our guests, and our guests were able wander around and socialize rather than feeling restricted to remain in assigned seats, which ended up working out very well.

Nancy and Chris were both wonderful to work with! They were very responsive and more than helpful with answering any questions that we had throughout the entire process.

The morning of the wedding, there was a huge downpour and Nancy did everything she could to try to allow us to keep the ceremony out on the rooftop. Unfortunately, it started raining again right as the ceremony was about to start, and Nancy did a wonderful job making sure that everyone and everything was quickly moved inside and underneath the balcony so that the ceremony could begin. Also, Briana did an amazing job making sure that husband and I had everything that we needed throughout the day and that we were well fed. Since we had selected the brunch ceremony and reception, we ended up not having a tasting, but all of the food turned out amazing, and all of the guests were pleased as well!

My husband and I are very happy with our decision to host our wedding at Avenue, and highly recommend it to anyone else!
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John Sent on 10/29/2017
5 out of 5 rating
Avenue did an excellent job on our wedding reception , they are very professional, accommodating , promptly returned calls and were flexible when we needed them to be. Nancy and Chris were checking with my wife and I throughout the reception to make sure everything was going as planned .
Avenue is Top shelf in all aspects and I would highly recommend have your party there.
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Paula Sent on 10/15/2017
5 out of 5 rating
We are so grateful for Chris, Nancy, and the entire Avenue staff for helping us throughout the entire wedding planning process. We had the best time at our wedding and Avenue provided the most incredible setting for our big day. The outdoor rooftop space was amazing for our ceremony and the entire space was perfect for the style of reception that we wanted. Everything was truly remarkable!
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Jeffrey Sent on 10/03/2017
5 out of 5 rating
Chris/Nancy and crew were amazing wouldn't have changed a Single thing!!! The attentions to detail, accommodations and professionalism was bespoke.
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Kathy Sent on 10/03/2017
5 out of 5 rating
Having our September wedding at the Avenue roof top was amazing and the perfect choice! The view of the ocean was spectacular, the ambiance of our outdoor roof top ceremony was absolutely perfect and the food was complimented by all of our guests! The Avenue Event Manager, Nancy was always accommodating in every way, always helpful, answered ALL of our questions (and we did ask a lot..) and extremely professional. We could not have had our perfect wedding without her! I highly recommend this beautiful venue!
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User2469641 Sent on 01/28/2016
5 out of 5 rating
The Avenue did a fantastic job. Nancy, Chris and their team really delivered. Our guests loved the food, venue, the party. A+.
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Andrea Sent on 10/02/2015
5 out of 5 rating
We had our ceremony and wedding on the rooftop deck and outdoor/indoor area at Avenue and it was simply spectacular. I really can't think of one thing that I would have changed. Nancy and Chris were so easy to work with, always professional and extremely patient and responsive with the questions we had over the months leading up to the wedding about vendors, decor, logistics, etc. Both our photographer and videographer, who had never shot weddings at Avenue, raved about the space, the natural light and what a wonderful wedding it was. Our ceremony on the rooftop deck was intimate, but we also had the spectacular view of the ocean and people enjoying the beach as we were fortunate to have a sunny, gorgeous day. Most importantly, the Avenue team was exceptional and attentive and did everything they could to take care of us and make our day extremely special!
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Alecia Sent on 08/20/2014
5 out of 5 rating
There are weddings, then there was OUR wedding. From the day we booked Avenue, until the wedding day, Nancy and Chris have been the most helpful, attentive, accommodating, and understanding wedding coordinators that we could have ever wanted. It was virtually stress-free working with Avenue. Their professionalism, organization, and suggestions for decor and vendors to make our day special, we were dealing with people who know how to throw a wedding no one will ever forget. They even accommodated my spouse's dietary restrictions (vegan) by creating a specific, delectable, dish for him to enjoy. People at our wedding (about 100 adults, 10 children under 21), all have raved, and continue to rave about how wonderful our wedding was compared to others. Our guests all have wished it was longer, but I believe that makes for a killer wedding, have people wanting more.
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Elizabeth Sent on 06/09/2014
5 out of 5 rating
We had our wedding at Avenue this past Saturday and the venue was amazing. I was incredibly nervous about the venue, because of its unconventional set up, and because I wanted to be sure my guests were satisfied being as they traveled from North Jersey and beyond to be there. Well, they were beyond impressed and had the time of their lives. The beachfront setting was unbeatable, and as far as the unconventional set up, it could't have worked out better. We had a classy, elegant, and most of all fun wedding with breathtaking views. The staff took such great care of everyone, the food was amazing, and the pictures turned out amazing. My Facebook feed is still filled with pictures friends are posting from that night, from the ocean backdrop, the pool, the beautifully architected bar, all were perfect backdrops.
Advice for brides, make sure the florist you hire is set up in time. The only hiccup we had, which was not Avenue's fault, was that our florist was not done in time. We admittedly had ordered the place fully decorated, with arrangements that turned out stunningly, however, guests had to congregate in the downstairs restaurant bar until the florist was done. This caused our ceremony to be delayed a whole hour, and caused me stress on this special day.
We also wish we had stayed upstairs with our guests for cocktail hour and went around taking pictures then, as they would have turned out beautifully and we would have had more time to talk our guests. Instead I opted to go down to the gazebo for formal pictures with the family members. The gazebo was crowded (beautiful beach day) and had a vendor card set up smack in the middle.
Also, grab your groom for some pictures on the beach at some point in the evening. Those pictures under the boardwalk turned out gorgeous.
That being said, our wedding was the most beautiful and memorable day, not only for us, but also for our guests as well.
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User1434954 Sent on 11/12/2013
5 out of 5 rating
The staff at Avenue was wonderful. Chris Toohey was SO accomodating to our every request, especially due to the surprise nature of our wedding (yes it was a surprise!) He put up with all of my many many emails and was always so nice about it. The place looked amazing, the food was a HUGE hit with the guests, the Maitre D Nancy and all the staff were great and everything went flawlessly! Thank you Avenue!
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Awards

22
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2018 Winner

Professional Network & Endorsements

2 Endorsements
Action Limousine Action Limousine Wedding Limos

What a beautiful venue to host a wedding at! and great food too!

Imagery By Marianne Imagery By Marianne Wedding Photographers

I photographed a wedding at the Avenue last month and everyone that worked there was great. The venue is beautiful and staff is very friendly.

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Avenue frequently asked questions

Avenue includes the following items and services for wedding events in its starting site fee:
  • Bridal Suite
  • Chairs
  • China
  • Clean Up
  • Flatware
  • Glassware
  • Lighting/Sound
  • Linens
  • Set Up
  • Tables
Avenue includes the following items and services in its wedding catering costs:
  • Cake Cutting
  • Dessert
  • Server(s)
The bar service starting price at Avenue includes:
  • Bartender(s)
  • Champagne Toast
  • House Beer
  • House Liquor
  • House Wine
  • Limited Bar
  • Open Bar
  • Premium Liquor
  • Signature Drink
  • Specialty Beer
The space offered by Avenue for wedding events is known for:
  • Banquet Hall
  • Beach
  • Restaurant
  • Rooftop
  • Waterfront
Avenue offers the following indoor/outdoor options for weddings:
  • Indoor
  • Covered Outdoor
  • Uncovered Outdoor
Avenue offers the following types of wedding events:
  • Ceremony
  • Reception
  • Bridal Shower
  • Engagement Party
Avenue offers the following services for wedding events:
  • Clean Up
  • Event Planner
  • Event Rentals
  • Get Ready Rooms
  • Liability Insurance
Avenue offers the following furniture and decor items for weddings:
  • Audio Equipment
  • Centerpieces
  • Chairs
  • Dance Floor
  • Decor
  • Furniture
  • Lighting
  • Tables
Avenue is recommended by 96% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 4.8 out of 5 with the following breakdown: 4.8 in quality of service, 4.8 in average response time, 4.8 in professionalism, 4.8 in value and 4.7 in flexibility.
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