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Photo by J. Rutherford party will be truly unforgettable. If you like sand between your toes during your event, Avenue can even orchestrate a private barbecue on the beach. No matter where you choose to hold your ceremony and reception, Monmouth County offers a number of spectacular sites to create unforgettable wedding pictures: at the beach, beneath a flowering tree or in a historic home. Consider Monmouth University’s Wilson Hall, a National Historic Landmark that served as the setting for the sumptuous Warbucks mansion in the film version of “Annie.” The arboretum at Holmdel Park and Deep Cut Gardens are just some of the beautiful county parks available for ceremonies or wedding photos. Prior arrangement is required, so contact the Monmouth County Park System at 732-842-4000 ext. 1 for fees and additional information. TAKE ADVANTAGE OF THE GREAT OUTDOORS Host a company picnic at the historic Monmouth Park Racetrack where you can even name a race and have your team’s picture taken in the winner’s circle. Plan a golf outing at one of the several stellar courses in the area. Take your team to the water for something completely different. Look to local charter boats to create unique experiences for smaller groups. Whether it is a memorable client socializing event, a reward for a job well done or a corporate team-building session, sailing is a great way to refresh your staff or inspire your team. Is there a wedding or formal celebration on your horizon? Whether you envision an elegant reception for 1,000 guests or an intimate ceremony on the beach, Monmouth County offers destinations and dedicated professionals to create the affair of your dreams. You’ll find many venues to choose from for breathtaking waterfront weddings, and all have been recognized as exemplary in the popular wedding websites. Whether your vision is an elegant formal affair or a barefoot ceremony on the sand followed by a clambake, bonfire and s’mores under the stars, the oceanfront setting of newly-renovated Ocean Place Resort & Spa in Long Branch offers the perfect backdrop for your wedding celebration. Look to Red Bank’s traditional Molly Pitcher Inn and elegantly contemporary Oyster Point Hotel, both known as exceptional venues with their attentive service, excellent catering and stunning views of the picturesque Navesink River. Elegant indoor and outdoor spaces host receptions and events at the Sheraton Eatontown Hotel, and their friendly and knowledgeable staff will happily arrange all the details for an oceanfront wedding ceremony as well. The Hotels Unlimited family of hotels invites couples to celebrate their special day in one of their gracious properties. Whether your celebration is a grand gala in the Sterling Ballroom or a friendly get-together for family and loved ones in the Sapphire Ballroom, the professional staff at the Doubletree Inn of Tinton Falls goes to great lengths to make sure every element is nothing short of perfect. The Crystal Ballroom at the Radisson Hotel of Freehold offers a private garden with waterfall, pampering service and elegant affairs without extraordinary price tags. Many restaurants and waterfront nightspots have party facilities and are extremely popular for the low-key elegance of a second wedding celebration. Whether you’re celebrating a birthday, anniversary, shower or milestone event, Avenue, on the beach at Pier Village in Long Branch, is the ideal destination for affairs to remember. For events ranging from intimate to extravagant, Avenue’s roof deck, with striking sunsets and sweeping views of the Atlantic Ocean, is a setting for blowout Sweet 16, Quinceañera and Bar/Bat Mitzvah galas. With ample space for mingling, mixing and dancing your Celebrate! Monmouth Park Photo by C. Leslie www.sparkvisitmonmouth.com 53


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