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Mike Hernandez
Mike Hernandez
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25 years in business

We speak English

Large team (21+ members)

Located in Rumson, New Jersey, Windows on the Water is a wedding venue. Its gorgeous premises enjoy unsurpassed views of the Atlantic Ocean and the Shrewsbury River. Surrounded by water on both sides, this venue offers a blank canvas for an elegant and dramatic wedding celebration.

Facilities and Capacity

The 7,000-square-foot Empress Ballroom at Windows on the Water has neutral colors and coastal vibes, and it offers breathtaking panoramic views of the ocean. It also comes with easy access to the beachfront terrace, providing a refreshing escape for you and your guests. The outdoor decking can be completely glass-enclosed and temperature-controlled during colder months, allowing for beautiful views year-round. The white oceanside gazebo can be used for a ceremony on the beach, giving couples a lovely walkway that will lead them to where they can exchange their vows.

Services Offered

Perfectly situated on a private sandy beach, this casual yet elegant atmosphere creates the ideal setting for a coastal beach wedding. The professional event staff can lend crucial insight into the planning and execution of each event. They strive for excellence and aim to ensure that each couple is completely satisfied with their occasion. This team also comes prepared with a full list of vendors that they can recommend, including DJs, limos, photographers, and more. In addition to event planning, setup, and cleanup, the following services and rentals are provided:

  • Bridal suite with two-hour pre-event access
  • Champagne and snacks for the bridal party
  • Votive candles and lanterns
  • Assorted linens and napkins
  • Maitre d' and bridal attendant
  • Entrance greeter
  • Direction cards
  • Preferred vendors

Cuisine

The executive chef at Windows on the Water is known for his diverse cuisine. He works closely with the catering department to create personalized menus for each event that suit individual tastes. Custom and standard selections are made based on the client's wedding package. Options include an Italian Viennese table, candy sweets and treats, a custom wedding cake, and an espresso and biscotti bar. Wine cart service with an entree, a top-shelf five-hour open bar, and a wine and cheese display are also available.

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FAQ

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?

$500

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

$500

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?

$1,250

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

$1,250

Which of the following are included in starting site fee?

Bridal Suite
Chairs
China
Clean Up
Flatware
Glassware
Linens
Parking
Set Up
Tables

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
Premium Liquor

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

125

How many event spaces or rooms does your venue offer?

1

Describe your venue:

Banquet Hall
Beach
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?

Bar Services
Catering Services
Clean Up
Event Planner
Outside Vendors
Wifi

What catering services do you offer?

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

What bar services do you provide?

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

What event items are available?

Aisle Runners

What food and beverage items are available?

Barware
China
Flatware
Glassware
Linens

What transportation and access is available?

Parking
Wheelchair Access

What months are included in your peak season?

April
May
June
July
August
September
October
November

What months are included in your off-peak season?

January
February
March
December

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Reviews of Windows On The Water

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Windows on the Water is highly praised by reviewers for being the perfect beach wedding venue with stunning views and rooms. Mike and Cheryl are commended for their exceptional service and dedication to ensuring a smooth planning process and event execution. Despite unexpected weather challenges, the staff went above and beyond to create a magical atmosphere both indoors and outdoors, earning high praises for their professionalism, attentiveness, and attentiveness to detail. The venue's decor, food quality, and overall experience receive glowing recommendations as well.

Review summary

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This AI-generated summary gives you a snapshot of the overall ratings and feedback from the reviews this vendor has received.

Windows on the Water is highly praised by reviewers for being the perfect beach wedding venue with stunning views and rooms. Mike and Cheryl are commended for their exceptional service and dedication to ensuring a smooth planning process and event execution. Despite unexpected weather challenges, the staff went above and beyond to create a magical atmosphere both indoors and outdoors, earning high praises for their professionalism, attentiveness, and attentiveness to detail. The venue's decor, food quality, and overall experience receive glowing recommendations as well.

Weddingwire
4.9/5 186 reviews
Google
4.8/5 151 reviews
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Alexandra Sent on 10/24/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Perfect Beach Wedding

Windows on the Water was the perfect wedding venue for an elegant beach wedding. The views of both the ocean and river are absolutely gorgeous. We toured several venues on the beach along the Jersey Shore and none of them came close to WOW. The ceremony spot on the beach couldn’t be better with a beautiful view of the ocean and platform down so that you’re not sitting/standing in the sand. Also since it is a private beach club, there is no one else on the beach during the ceremony. The cocktail hour and reception space are so beautiful and clean (no carpet which gave it a more modern and elegant vibe) and we loved the outdoor deck space for some fresh air while still being steps away from the dance floor.

Mike and Cheryl were amazing to work with and made the planning process so easy and stress free. They are so friendly, professional and were responsive to all of our questions throughout the planning process. Both Mike and Cheryl, along with the rest of the staff at WOW truly went above and beyond to make our wedding day perfect! Cheryl and Harley took care of us all night and made sure every need was met and that we always had a drink in our hand.

We were so impressed with the food options, particularly for the cocktail hour, and loved how flexible Mike and the WOW team were in allowing us to customize our wedding day menu. We were a little nervous since you don’t get a tasting but all of the food was amazing!! In particular our guests raved about the raw bar at cocktail hour, the filet mignon at dinner, and the pork roll egg and cheese sandwiches at the end of the night.

They also offer a 15-minute private cocktail hour for the bride and groom after the ceremony with a bottle of champagne as well all of the cocktail hour food in the private bridal suite which overlooks the beach and ocean. My husband and I really enjoyed this as it gave us the chance for a quiet moment together to soak in excitement of our wedding day, and we actually got a chance to eat before we greeted all of our guests who were enjoying cocktail hour overlooking the beach.

I can not recommend WOW enough and hope we get to go back as guests one day!

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Teena Sent on 08/12/2017
5 out of 5 rating
The venue is ABSOLUTELY BREATHTAKING!!! It was so memorable having our ceremony right on the beach with the gazebo and palm trees in the backdrop! Tracy, Brandon and Lakenta were a pleasure to work with and answered all our questions, calmed our anxiety during all the planning and made sure everything went smooth day of!! All our guests said it was the Wedding of the Year and they all especially LOVED the food (which was certainly PLENTIFUL and delicious)!!! I wish they had their own restaurant because my steak at dinner was the MOST tender steak I've ever had!! Thank you again Windows on the Water for helping to make our wedding day so special and so memorable for us and all our guests! We definitely highly recommend them!!
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Andrea Sent on 04/20/2015
5 out of 5 rating
Absolute perfection. I wouldn't have changed anything about my wedding day. Cheryl was our maitre'd and she was extremely attentive, professional, sweet and organized! She exceeded my expectations by far. Nothing was out of place and she made sure our guests were happy the entire evening. Thank you for making my dreams a reality!!
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