If you’re like a lot of my wedding photography clients, you’re thinking about getting married in Asbury Park because you love its artsy charm. This city has everything you could want on your wedding day – colorful murals, the boardwalk, and unforgettable venues. These Asbury Park wedding venues are some of the best places to hold creative, memorable weddings. 

9 Amazing Asbury Park Wedding Venues

As a New Jersey wedding photographer, these are some of my favorite Asbury Park wedding venues. All of them are within easy distance of the best photo locations on the boardwalk. 

1. The Asbury Hotel

The Asbury Hotel is a favorite location for getting ready, but you can have your whole wedding here. You can hold your ceremony at Baronet, the rooftop terrace overlooking the shore. Alternatively, you can say your vows in the event tent.

Even on rainy days, the hotel lobby itself is a great place for photos. The mid-century modern decor balances whimsical colors and refined furnishings. This hotel is ideal for marriers who want an all-in-one wedding venue.

Check out a full wedding at The Asbury Hotel in this blog post.

2. Porta

Porta is one of the Asbury Park wedding venues that also serves as a restaurant. Even more than its pizza, though, Porta is known for its decor. Paintings of woodland animals in formalwear line the walls. Disco balls and chandeliers line the ceilings. 

This venue is ideal for people who want to dance at their wedding reception. In fact, the venue transforms into a nightclub after 9:00 p.m. You can stay put for your after party!

You can see more from this Porta wedding at this blog post.

3. Cross and Orange

Cross and Orange is an upscale restaurant a few blocks from the boardwalk. It has capacity for up to 200 guests in the beautifully decorated interior. If you’re looking for a place to host an intimate dinner party reception, though, this is a good choice. 

4. Watermark

Watermark is one of my favorite Asbury Park wedding venues for creative event design. There’s a small terrace, but you can hold all of your events inside. A wall of windows gives you a beautiful view of the beach year-round. 

For your ceremony and cocktail hour, guests can do a mix of sitting and standing. The multi-level space provides a good view and opportunities to mingle. Watermark is one of the few venues that gives you the option for a cocktail-style reception over a seated dinner.

Want to learn more about Watermark? Head to this blog post.

5. Asbury Lanes

What do you get when you put a bowling alley, diner, and concert venue together? Asbury Lanes! This wedding venue feels modern and gritty. It’s great for couples who love Asbury Park for its vibrant music scene.

6. Tim McLoone’s Supper Club

Tim McLoone’s Supper Club has one of the most unique ceremony spots of all the Asbury Park wedding venues. LED stars illuminate a black wall. It looks like you’re getting married with the night sky behind you. It’s makes for really fun photos!

You can see more from this wedding at Tim McLoone’s Supper Club in this blog post.

7. The Berkeley

The Berkeley is a stunning oceanfront hotel. This huge hotel gives you access to a rooftop for your ceremony and a beautiful stretch of beach for breezy romantic photos. The Berkeley’s interiors are so elegant, too. Palm Court is the hotel’s most iconic room. Its floor to ceiling windows let sunlight in to illuminate the checkered floors and baby grand piano. This venue is ideal if you want to level up your Asbury Park wedding experience.

8. Asbury Park Festhalle and Biergarten

A few Asbury Park wedding venues sustained damage during coastal flooding in 2023. Some had to close indefinitely. Fortunately, Asbury Park Festhalle and Biergarten is scheduled to reopen in the winter of 2024! 

The Asbury Park Festhalle and Biergarten features a rooftop that’s perfect for sunset ceremonies. The indoor hall features vintage murals and references to its German inspiration. This venue manages to feel spacious and cozy at the same time. I can’t wait to photograph there again!

9. House of Independents

House of Independents is another music venue that hosts weddings. The warm wood exterior and customizable marquee are very charming. Inside the venue, you definitely feel ready to party with its rock n’ roll atmosphere.

Your Asbury Park Wedding Photographer

Was this list of Asbury Park wedding venues helpful? I’m a New Jersey wedding photographer. If you couldn’t tell by now, I love photographing weddings in Asbury Park. It’s such a fun, funky town that showcases the best things about the Jersey Shore. 

Would you like me to photograph your wedding in Asbury Park? I’d love to document your celebration with joyful and eclectic photos. Inquire with me today!