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Make your wedding an event you and your guests will never forget at the Clarion Hotel & Conference Center. Featuring an expansive ballroom that can accommodate up to 240 people and a sky-lit atrium for cocktail hour, our wedding facilities offer the perfect backdrop for your special day. All of our elegant banquet rooms have recently been redecorated, with the romantic elegance of crystal chandeliers and the warmth and comfort of cherry wood trim throughout.

At the Clarion Hotel, we'll take care of everything you need to make your dream wedding reception come true. We've been providing delectable meals and impeccable service to Ocean County for over 25 years, and we're pleased to bring that same hospitality to your wedding. Our on-staff banquet manager will work with you to create a personalized package covering everything from hors d'oeuvres to cocktails to entrees. In addition to our fine foods from our three diamond AAA hotel's catering staff, we also offer open bar service with name brand liquors, wine and beer, custom decorated tiered wedding cakes, contemporary centerpieces and more. Have a special request? Just let us know, and we'll make it happen.

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Frequently asked questions

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

No

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?

$500

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

$500

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

Bridal Suite
Chairs
China
Clean Up
Event Planning
Flatware
Glassware
Linens
Parking
Set Up
Tables
Catering Services

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

Cake Cutting
Dessert
Server(s)
Wedding Cake

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

Bartender(s)
Champagne Toast
Open Bar

What is the minimum number of guests required to book your venue?

35

How many event spaces or rooms does your venue offer?

3

Describe your venue:

Ballroom
Banquet Hall
Hotel

What kind of settings are available?

Indoor
Uncovered Outdoor

Which of the following wedding events does your venue service?

Ceremony
Reception
Bridal Shower
Engagement Party
Elopements
Rehearsal Dinner

What event services do you offer?

Accommodations
Bar Services
Catering Services
Clean Up
Event Planner
Event Rentals
Get Ready Rooms
Outside Vendors
Pet Friendly
Wifi

What catering services do you offer?

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

What bar services do you provide?

Bartender(s)
Open Bar
Signature Drink

What event items are available?

Chairs
Chair Covers
Dance Floor
Furniture
Tables

What food and beverage items are available?

Barware
China
Chocolate Fountain
Flatware
Glassware
Linens

What transportation and access is available?

Wheelchair Access

Reviews of Clarion Hotel & Conference Center

Kimberly
Kimberly Sent on 11/16/2020
5 out of 5 rating

Great venue

I found this hotel after having a bad experience at another venue. I left the other venue in tears thinking I could never pull off a nice wedding. Upon my arrival Kevin was super accommodating, very professional and friendly. He set all my concerns at ease and we liked him so much we instantly booked the venue. When the pandemic hit we had to postpone the wedding but that was a breeze all we had to do was pick a new date they transferred everything over with no problem. Even when we lost our church because of the pandemic they said no problem have the ceremony here, so we did. The waitstaff and bartenders were very professional. The food was amazing. The package we chose included the food, beer & wine, cake, and bridal suite. I would recommend this venue to anyone having a big event. They really do an outstanding job at a reasonable price! They truly made our wedding special!
Kristina
Kristina Sent on 09/08/2019
5 out of 5 rating

A night to

We had an amazing wedding, Kevin and his team were great with everything!
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Marcus Sent on 07/23/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Look no where else

We had our wedding at the Clarion of Toms River. Kevin made the whole planning process a breeze. Everything went as planned. The food was fantastic and the ballroom looked great.

Photo credit to: Michael Glenn Photography
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Courtney Sent on 04/05/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Wedding venue

Has great prices and a lot of options! They are very nice and very accommodating. Can’t wait to get married here!!
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Bridget Sent on 10/15/2017
5 out of 5 rating
Kevin the banquet manager was beyond amazing. He was always there to answer questions and make sure our planning process was not stressful.
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Jocelyn Sent on 07/16/2017
5 out of 5 rating
We had our wedding reception here and it was the best ! I am stress free. Everything that was arranged prior the wedding was all set. We had a lot of compliments about the food too. The whole crew of Clarion Toms River is the best !!!!
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Brittany Sent on 07/03/2017
5 out of 5 rating
The Clarion is amazing!!!! Their prices are affordable and they include almost everything you need. Everyone there is so nice and helpful. Alex, the maitre d was funny and professional and made sure everything went smoothly. Kevin the banquet manager was great and coordinating everything. I would recommend and I will absolutely have more events here!!!
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Vicki Sent on 06/03/2017
5 out of 5 rating
Everyone at the Clarion was great! Kevin always responded to any of my questions promptly putting me at ease. Everything for the wedding was beautiful and perfect and exactly how I envisioned it!
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James Sent on 02/08/2017
5 out of 5 rating
listen there is already so many 5 star reviews that I will keep it short and sweet... Kevin was AMAZING! The food was amazing.. the price was the best we could find and everything was perfect!.. It was like every time we went to see him he gave us more and more.. He even surprised us on the final payment with what was about a $2000 4 tier wedding cake ... he blew us away..... it really was outstanding!.. I wish I would give them more stars than 5... My wife and I would recommend this place to everyone! Thank you Kevin.. and the rest of the team!

-James and Melanie
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Breyonna Sent on 12/18/2016
5 out of 5 rating
The clarion was amazing everything look perfect, the food was wonderful and it's very clean inside ! I would fully recommend everyone to have their wedding at the clarion hotel . Room service and everything was really great !!!!
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Awards

25
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2018 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2015 Winner

Professional Network & Endorsements

1 Endorsement
Lypowy Studio Lypowy Studio Wedding Photographers

I have done hundreds of events at the Clarion over the years. They always do a great job.

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Clarion Hotel & Conference Center frequently asked questions

Clarion Hotel & Conference Center includes the following items and services for wedding events in its starting site fee:
  • Bridal Suite
  • Chairs
  • China
  • Clean Up
  • Event Planning
  • Flatware
  • Glassware
  • Linens
  • Parking
  • Set Up
  • Tables
  • Catering Services
Clarion Hotel & Conference Center includes the following items and services in its wedding catering costs:
  • Cake Cutting
  • Dessert
  • Server(s)
  • Wedding Cake
The bar service starting price at Clarion Hotel & Conference Center includes:
  • Bartender(s)
  • Champagne Toast
  • Open Bar
The space offered by Clarion Hotel & Conference Center for wedding events is known for:
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet Hall
  • Hotel
Clarion Hotel & Conference Center offers the following indoor/outdoor options for weddings:
  • Indoor
  • Uncovered Outdoor
Clarion Hotel & Conference Center offers the following types of wedding events:
  • Ceremony
  • Reception
  • Bridal Shower
  • Engagement Party
  • Elopements
  • Rehearsal Dinner
Clarion Hotel & Conference Center offers the following services for wedding events:
  • Accommodations
  • Bar Services
  • Catering Services
  • Clean Up
  • Event Planner
  • Event Rentals
  • Get Ready Rooms
  • Outside Vendors
  • Pet Friendly
  • Wifi
Clarion Hotel & Conference Center offers the following furniture and decor items for weddings:
  • Chairs
  • Chair Covers
  • Dance Floor
  • Furniture
  • Tables
Clarion Hotel & Conference Center is recommended by 100% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 5.0, with the same score awarded for quality of service, flexibility, value, professionalism and average response time.
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