Casual Beach Wedding In Ct Or Nj HELP!

And the saga continues.... I am looking to do the same thing as all of you! Casual fun BBQ or clambake, ceremony & reception on the beach (with a house or something that has bathrooms and a rain shelter just in case.) dont want to spend a fortune. Also I dont want to be hurried out after 4 hours. Were any of you successful in your ventures? I am looking for mid to late July. If the place/price is right, I will consider any of the NJ,CT or LI shore. Hope to hear back!
Marca

I guess we all want a nice laid back beach wedding. I am planning for 2009 and if I had a small party I found perfect places. Go to Vacationhomerentals.com or shoresummerrentals.com

You can find nice big houses that rent by the week. Not sure if that helps or not - but if I could find a nice place with a private beach and could hold enough people - that is how I want to do it. If anyone has any restaurant suggestions on the beach =PLEASE let me know.!!

Hello everyone,
I just got engaged 2 weeks ago and I am trying to pull off a beach/BBQ/Clambake wedding this summer. I`m in CT and having trouble finding anything. Thinking about renting beach house as well. Anyone with ideas???? thanks for your help.
-Erin

We finally booked a place in Ct called Lighthouse Point Park in New Haven. Its on the LI Sound... Try googling it. There is also something on the Sound called Penfield Pavilion. ( in Fairfield) which is alittle cheaper. But they are both solid booked this summer, tho you can try calling to see if there are cancellations. If your weddings in 2009,& you go see it & like it, book it now! I only lucked out cuz some one else cancelled.
Cantering Caterer does a BBQ if you dont do it yourself. Ill let ya know how mine turns out ( Sept 13th) Good Luck!
Marca

I would love to find out who I can contact about renting a beach house for a wedding in September - AND - who the contact is for the Jenkinson`s Boardwalk in Point Pleasant for the clambake wedding.

Any help and information would be greatly appreciated!
Jeannie

Hi this may not really help but i thought this beach theme stuff was gorgeous!

Hi,
We are considering our home to be used for a select number of weddings next spring thru the fall........we are located directly on long island sound in Westbrook, ct. With a large area next to the main hous e with a wonderful water view and beach. Also we have a 6 bed room house that is on the property that could be rented by the night or week which ever is needed. Wpuld this be of interest?

I would be very interested in more information on your house in westbrook!

Hi lisa,
To be honest....... We are still talking with the town about permits.................. I`m guessing we should know by the middle of september. I will repost as soon as possible bonnie

I`m interested in the house in Westbrook. It sounds like something that I have been looking for. Could you contact me with information.

Greetings to all. Trying to find a wedding/reception location actually on the beach in CT is surprisingly difficult, considering the fact that there is so much coastline...especially if you are looking to have a small event! I searched for many months and finally came up with the following options (both elegant and casual events represented in this list):
Standard/Larger group: NEW HAVEN: Anthony`s Ocean View Catering; Amarante`s Sea Cliff...MADISON: Madison Beach Hotel...WESTBROOK: Water`s Edge Resort and Spa...NEW LONDON: Ocean Beach Park-Port `N Starboard

Small group (20/25+): NEW LONDON: Ocean Beach Park-Port `N Starboard; WESTBROOK: Angel`s Watch Inn;

Elopement/Very Small group: WESTBROOK: Angel`s Watch Inn; Westbrook Inn
Also consider the following weblinks: CT Bride:Water Views: ; CT Dinning with Water Views - waterfront restaurants: http://www.visitingnewengland.com/connecticut_coastal_dining.html --- ; CT - Beach-Coast Hotels, Resorts: And lastly, may I recommend a book that saved me thousands: "Fire Your Wedding Planner"; by, Stephi Stewart. I hope this helps someone. My best wishes to everyone for a wonderful wedding and a long, loving marriage.

Bonnie ... Any update about your hour in westbrook being a place to hold weddings?

Hello
I recently got engaged and want a casual beach wedding in Connecticut. Is there any update on the house on the water in Westbrook?

Bonnie,

Do you still have your property available in Westbrook?

I`ve been trying to rent ocean front views for my wedding, but they`re not allowing a `wedding ceremony` on the grounds. Any info from anyone would be greatly appreciated.

Tks.

Al

Im looking to do a small 50 people or less wedding on the beach with then having a reception off the beach.

I am looking for 2-3 houses to rent in NJ to sleep approx 8-10 people per house.

Also looking for photographer and of course someone to marry us.

Bonnie, I am very interested as well in renting your property. Will it be available this summer?

My fiance and I are interested in a casual beach wedding as well. Our problem is we don`t really have a ton of money to spend. And we have a lot of people we are inviting. I know tent rentals are very expensive but we really wanted to do something outside, on or by the beach. Any suggestions would be great!

Did you ever find a place like that? you took the words out of my mouth! i`d like a wedding and reception JUST LIKE THAT!