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English Manor Wedding Venue in Ocean Township, New Jersey

The English Manor located in Ocean Township, NJ

A perfect beach themed wedding venue right in the heart of Monmouth County

The English Manor is the perfect Jersey shore wedding venue. Located at 1 English Lane, Ocean Township, New Jersey and only a few minute drive from the beautiful Asbury Park Boardwalk, The English Manor is a picture perfect 12-acre Jersey Shore wedding venue. Nestled in Monmouth County, the main draw of the English Manor property is the classic white manor house which presides over a beautiful outdoor garden and also features scenic panoramic views of the beautiful Colonial Terrace Golf Course. Brides and grooms have the option of the venue’s stunning bridal suite or the groom’s room. Upon arrival at The English Manor, your guests are treated to a very generous “welcome station” which features champagne or signature cocktails of your choice. For your convenience, wedding ceremonies can be hosted on-site using the wedding venue’s gorgeous professionally landscaped lawn. The bride is treated to a stone-tiled aisle flanked by large trees and freshly manicured flowers. After your wedding ceremony is officially complete, brides and grooms can venture into the property for a quick romantic photograph by sitting together on the English Manor’s old fashion swing, which is nestled inside their large garden. The cocktail hour includes numerous hors d’oeuvres stations each hosted by one of the English Manor’s professional staff. During this time, your wedding guests have free roam of the interior and exterior properties. Once the cocktail hour is finished, your guests are treated to a beautiful ballroom decorated to your taste and complete with bottled wine service, champagne and even a beautiful tiered wedding cake. Your wedding reception also features silk centerpieces, ivory linens and 4 hours of open bar service.

If you’re looking to have the perfect New Jersey Beach themed wedding or simply a wedding at the Jersey Shore, than the English Manor should be high on your list of venues. During the summer months you’re only minutes away from the beach and only 2 miles from the Asbury Park boardwalk, which is a very popular spot for spring and summer beach themed engagement sessions. Want to see some examples of beach engagement sessions? No problem! I’ve got a ton on my website.

Beach Themed Engagement Sessions

Features of The English Manor Wedding Venue include:

  • All inclusive wedding packages featuring open bar
  • Beautiful Ballroom with seating for up to 200 wedding guests
  • Large on-site outdoor garden perfect for wedding photographs
  • Panoramic views of The Colonial Terrace Golf Course located in Ocean Township, NJ
  • Gorgeous classic white manor
  • Wedding ceremony hosted on-site
  • Very affordable pricing
  • Perfect location for Jersey Shore weddings
  • Wedding venue only hosts one wedding per day
  • Floor to ceiling windows in the venue’s large grand ballroom
  • Located only 2 miles from the Asbury Beach Boardwalk (perfect spot for engagement photos!)
  • Ideal location for any time of year – spring, summer fall or winter weddings
  • Special Off-season wedding packages
  • Option to bring your whole family for the food tastings
  • Extremely attentive staff and professional waiters
  • Newly updated outdoor patio perfect for cocktail hours in the warmer weather
  • Generous amount of cocktail hour food, numerous stations and even second helpings during dinner course

The English Manor proudly donates all excess wedding food to The Center in Asbury Park, New Jersey, a volunteer based, non-profit organization providing support services for people living with HIV/AIDS. Not all venues donate their excess food, so I want to give a special thank you and recognize The English Manor for this deed. Their help is greatly appreciated.

English Manor Wedding Venue Contact Information

To find out more about The English Manor in Ocean Township, NJ please visit their website at http://www.theenglishmanor.com
If you wish to visit their Facebook page you can do so at https://www.facebook.com/TheEnglishManor or check them out on The Knot at https://www.theknot.com/marketplace/the-english-manor-ocean-township-nj-207960. Follow them on instagram at https://www.instagram.com/theenglishmanor/

About This Gorgeous Winter Jersey Shore Wedding

The beautiful couple got ready in their gorgeous home in South Orange, NJ and then were officially married at Our Lady of Sorrows Church, located at 217 Prospect Avenue, South Orange, New Jersey. Afterwards we headed to Long Branch, New Jersey for some snow filled bride and groom photos followed by creative photographs with their bridal party. The bride and groom’s wedding reception was held at The English Manor in Ocean Township, New Jersey. At the end of their beautiful winter wedding, the happy couple posed for a photograph outside The English Manor, which was decorated for the holidays with Christmas lights, holiday wreaths, lawn animals and of course, beautiful white snow.

I would like to take this opportunity to personally thank Gina, Matt and their entire family and friends for giving me the honor of photographing their wedding day.
































































Farmstead Golf and Country Club Wedding Venue in Lafayette, New Jersey

Farmstead Golf and Country Club Wedding Venue in Lafayette, New Jersey

Sussex County Wedding Photographer

Nestled in the heart of Lafayette Township, New Jersey, Farmstead Golf and Country Club is a beautiful historic wedding venue surrounded by weeping willows, maple and oak trees. It’s property is adorned with a large beautiful pond and perfectly manicured fairways that provide a stunning backdrop to any type of wedding or special event. Farmstead is a mixture of country charm, rustic design and modern amenities. The venue is a one wedding per day property and can host up to 180 wedding guests in its indoor and outdoor space. The property is host to a number of features such as their classic white gazebo which is situated right next to their large pond. This area is perfect for outdoor photographs and is where all outdoor weddings are hosted. The gazebo provides you and your guests with a gorgeous lake view in almost every direction and most days you can even watch Farmstead’s own white swans swim throughout the pond. Farmstead encourages all couples to add their own decorations to the gazebo in order to set a specific theme for their wedding day. The venue’s staff will take care of all decorating tasks so that you and your family can enjoy your wedding day without stress. The fact that their staff will decorate for you is not something every venue will offer, so take special notice of this option because it really helps to relieve the stress of a wedding day when you aren’t worried about setting your own decorations.

This wedding venue also boasts a charming carriage room. Originally built in the 19th century, this rustic room has been updated with modern day amenities so you and your guests can party in style. It even has the 19th century carriages hanging from the ceiling! It also boasts a panoramic wall of windows so your friends and family have a beautiful view of the property no matter where they are seated. These large windows also provide a generous amount of natural ambient light, which is perfect for taking beautiful photographs. The room has a generous sized dance floor, access to the bar and is directly connected to the coach room which is where cocktail hour is hosted. No matter what they need, your guests won’t have to walk very far. The Farmstead Golf and Country Club staff are highly experienced and extremely motivated. They not only encourage you to bring your own decorations but they will handle the task of setting up and breaking down all your wedding decor. The staff also welcome and work closely with all wedding planners and vendors, which is very much appreciated when you’re in the wedding industry. Everyone should always be working together to help make your day a big success.

Some of the additional perks provided by Farmstead Golf and Country Club are as follows:

  • Ceremony arch for all indoor and outdoor wedding ceremonies
  • Numerous types of outdoor lighting to set the perfect mood for your wedding day
  • Votive lighting for any and all tables and walkways
  • Beautiful tasteful linens, exceptional silverware and always sparkling clean glassware
  • On-site bridal suite and dressing area available all day for the bride and groom
  • Beautiful classic white outdoor gazebo perfectly situated next to Farmstead’s own large pond
  • The Carriage Room – a tastefully updated 19th century built rustic ballroom complete with modern wedding day amenities
  • Plenty of on-site parking which negates the rental of expensive shuttle busses or limos
  • Gorgeous landscaped property complete with huge weeping willow, oak and maple trees

If you’re looking for a rustic, barn themed wedding, than Farmstead Golf and Country Club should be high on your list of wedding venues in the Sussex Country, New Jersey area. Not only do they host any type of wedding, Farmstead also offers hosting services for engagement parties, bridal showers, rehearsal dinners, family reunions, birthday parties and any type of anniversary. From start to finish, Farmstead provides an excellent wedding day experience. For more information, contact Lindsey at 973-383-1666 ext.102 or email her at lindsey@farmsteadgolf.com.

Here are just a few reasons why I love shooting weddings at The Farmstead Golf and Country Club

  • Gorgeous views all around the property which are perfect for outdoor photographs
  • Sunset beams over the tree line which creates amazing photo opportunities during the later hours of your wedding day
  • Plenty of indoor space to move around while documenting your wedding day
  • Their staff are very welcoming of wedding photographers and other wedding vendors, which helps make my job less stressful and helps your wedding photos turn out that much better!
  • Golf carts can be used to drive the bride, groom and their entire bridal party around the property, which makes photographs go that much quicker
  • Neutral tones throughout the venue which help to create a more high end look to your wedding photos
  • Everything is on-site. More time spent enjoying your wedding day and less time driving to and from locations such a hotel or church.
  • Farmstead Golf and Country Club host one wedding or event per day, which means we won’t have to deal with other guests getting in our way.

I had an amazing time getting to photograph Kate and Ryan’s wedding day at The Farmstead Golf and Country Club. Their bridal party were very helpful, their friends were a blast to be around and both their families were overjoyed to be celebrating the couple’s wedding day. I am always so thankful to have wedding clients like Kate and Ryan. Their decorated the venue for fall which included pumpkins, colorful leaves, brightly lit candles and glistening white christmas lights. Their theme really made the venue shine. The girl’s bridal party dresses were a dark burgundy color, which went well with the fall theme of their wedding day. The men wore dark blue suits and really hip brown dress shoes. Feel free to browse their wedding images shot at Farmstead Golf and Country Club to get a feel for what your wedding could be like at this beautiful barn themed wedding venue.

To view more real weddings in New Jersey please visit my gallery section at http://ryansandsphotographyblog.com/category/weddings/

Weddings are booking up fast. Contact for full pricing.

Farmstead Golf and Country Club Contact Information

To view the Farmstead Golf and Country Club website please visit https://www.farmsteadgolf.com
To view their Facebook page please visit https://www.facebook.com/farmsteadgolfnj/
Their address is 88 Lawrence Rd, Lafayette, New Jersey and they are located in Sussex County, NJ.