All Aboard....

This weekend Annie & Jim had a fabulous day for a wedding. The weather was perfect for what they had in store for their bridal party. After a beautiful ceremony off-property, the couple along with their bridal party, came back to the docks at the Crystal Point Marina for a boat ride around the Manasquan River. After carefully maneuvering their way onto the boat, off they went. They even had the boat decorated with a “Just Married” banner and hanging “Wedding Bells” to set the tone. What a great time they all had!!!

There are so many things that can be done to bring your personality to your wedding day. Having a waterside celebration is just the beginning. Use your imagination, as Annie & Jim did, and let the high seas be your guide. We’ll be waiting for you…..

Granda Entrata....

Family Affair....

This past weekend was the wedding of Amy & Mike. What a beautiful couple they are. From the moment I first met them, I could see the love they shared in their eyes for each other and their families. One of the most noticeable additions to the escort table was the beautiful family wedding photos supplied by Amy & Mike. There were photos of both sets of parents as well as the grandparents. What a loving addition!!!

Then there were the toasts by maid of honor and best man. Amy’s cousin was her made of honor and made a very loving toast to the newlyweds. Next up was the best man, Mike’s brother. Well just a toast wouldn’t do for his younger brother... The bride and groom along with their wedding guests had the great pleasure of a power point presentation. It’s fun to hear about the couples from family and friends. Another interesting bit of information I found out was that 13 years ago, the best man, Ron also had his wedding reception at Crystal Point!!

After a fun filled evening the guests helped themselves to coffee, bottled water, and cookies for their drive home.

You Are My Sunshine...

I hope you had as much fun this weekend as I did. I had the honor of spending Saturday at Ken & Ellie’s wedding. It began with a beautiful ceremony here at Crystal Point overlooking the incredible Manasquan River. They were surrounded by 200 of their friends and family. Ceremonies have become quite popular these days. I think the bride & groom, as well as, their guest enjoy having everything at one location. The ceremony location is the place where you make those lifelong promises and commitments. These are the memories that will last a lifetime as you're family & friends are present. Ken & Ellie had beautiful floral arrangements line the center isle and a decorated arch that fit with their color scheme as they stood in front and took their sacred wedding vows. At the end of the wedding ceremony, they held a sand ceremony uniting the two as one. It was all so very beautiful, not to mention romantic.

What a beautiful ceremony!!!

I loved the soft yellow they choose as their color for the flowers and the bridesmaid’s dresses. Yellow is a calm and happy color that reminds us of sunshine. And sunshine is what we had this weekend!!!

Cheers to Trends ....

Hope you all had a lovely, relaxing weekend because we had a jam-packed weekend of wedding greatness!

If you are looking for a trendy reception idea, a cocktail reception is an upscale alternative to a “Buffet Style Reception” without the added expense. Cocktail receptions also create a much more social atmosphere versus a traditional wedding reception. It encourages mingling and movement around the ballroom. Kristen & Rob were looking for just that. What a great time they had!

Some Antipasto for the guests to enjoy!

This Ice Sculpture say’s it all ...

I had the pleasure of working with Stacey & Rich from start to finish. What a great experience for me sharing ideas with this loving couple. They knew exactly what they wanted from the start. An intimate ceremony and wedding reception with the people they love. They choose a cupcake tower for their wedding cake and then along came a surprise. A family member surprised them by making a beautiful three-tiered wedding cake. How lucky are they. Two cakes. Yummy!!

Best of both worlds ..... Cupcakes and a Cake !!!!!

Jacklyn & Daniels wedding was complete with floral centerpieces which followed through with matching flowers on the cake. It was a fabulous evening. The evening continued with the traditional cake cutting ceremony and garter toss. Everyone was having a wonderful time when I peeked in!!

The Jacklyn and Daniel's Centerpiece's (above) and their wedding cake (below)! I thought the colors were so refreshing!

Over the Top ...

Ok, so let’s be honest. Most of us do not have a $100,000 plus as our wedding budget. Am I right? Whether you are planning a wedding or just love weddings, you have probably noticed that there are a ton of shows about weddings on television. It seems like another wedding show comes out every season. These wedding shows on television make me crazy. Sometimes lavish and opulent are not necessarily the way to go. Simple and elegant can speak volumes.
Your goal should be to have a really good time with the people you love, add the right mix of sophistication and silly, and do it all without spending too much money. So rather than obsess over every tiny detail, focus on a few elements that mean a lot to you and try to make those moments perfect.

Take a step back; remember what a wedding actually is. Stay true to who you and your fiancé are as individuals and as a couple and let the inspiration just happen. The best weddings come from those people who are so in love, they forget to obsess about all the details.


Take it from me, aka “Queen of Over the Top”; put down the remote control and step away from the television. Sometimes less really is more, especially when planning a “Simply Elegant” wedding.

Until next time…..

Aloha from Crystal Point ...

For those of you who don’t know, getting married in Hawaii is the second most popular destination wedding location in the world. (It is only second to Las Vegas!) There are over 25,000 weddings every year in the islands, a great majority of which are beach weddings. Well that’s exactly what Stephanie and Tom did! They had a beautiful romantic wedding in the Hawaiian Islands and then, they brought the island home for their guests to enjoy. Their wedding reception was amazing! No detail was left unturned. Their guests were greeted upon arrival by the newlyweds with Lei’s. They also decorated their buffet tables and sweet heart table with grass skirts.

Their guests wore Hawaiian attire, drank Mai Tai’s, and listened to Hawaiian music while dancing the night away. They experienced everything… with the exception of the sand between their toes! Post-weddings receptions are such a blast.

Stephanie and Tom had a delicious cupcake tower for their guests. There were four different kinds of cupcakes.... Each with a different filling!

It's All About The Food ...

Summer Breeze ....

It's been quite a weekend at Crystal Point. With weddings that ran the gamut from hand-made and full of charm to total sophistication and chic style. Colleen and Chip had such cute place cards for their guests. The newlyweds, also had very "cool" ceremony fans that they designed for their guests to "fan" themselves while attending the fabulous ceremony on the beach. How cute are these pictures! Don't you love all these fun colors together?

Happy Fourth of July!!!!

What a great day to say I do. Don’t we all feel that there’s a spark when we’re with that special someone? In the case of Katie and Ted there really was.
Surrounded by friends and family the bride and groom danced the night away while fireworks went off in the distance. They even had customized taffy with the American flag on it for wedding favors. How patriotic!!

Each year when the fireworks begin on Fourth of July, Katie and Ted will remember their wedding at Crystal Point and what a spectacular night it was.

What's Old is New Again ...

How do we love white? Let us count the ways! On a summer afternoon, framed by a deep blue sky and a beautiful waterway? The answer is yes for Tina & Joey. Bright white brings an elegant center to even to the freest flowing of events. The all white wedding is on the traditional side. It has a crisp look and is chic or old-fashioned depending on your preference. From the bamboo arrangements at cocktail hour to the floating candle centerpieces in the ballroom, no detail was missed. When using all white you can let food and lighting add the pops of color. Just look at those red hot peppers and that colorful up lighting. Wow, how beautiful!!

Love is in the air....

Smooching Seahorses!!!

A Culture Event!

Congratulations Veera and John. Their wedding day was infused with tons of personality and their culture. They started the day with a traditional Indian ceremony, followed by a family and friend gathering cocktail hour and finished the night off with a fun and vivid reception. I love when weddings hit every aspect. They brought out the Indian culture in so many amazing ways. From the traditional Sari’s that both the men and women wear, the elephant figure representing higher status of importance and the henna tattoos on the brides’ hands, each symbol representing something meaningful in her life. Everything was so wonderfully colorful as well, with the up lighting and the elaborate centerpieces. Below I took some pictures so you could enjoy what everyone else did.

What a beautiful day today is. The sun is hitting against the water, sparkling as each wave passes. I can just imagine pulling up in a boat in my wedding gown. Enjoying the thrill of summer approaching and the excitement of other boats surrounding me. My guests awaiting my entrance, as I look over to my new husband and realize the greatest gift is just to love and be loved in return.


On another note, Macedonia Baptist Church had their annual Cotillion in our Crystal Ballroom yesterday afternoon. It awards the young men and women’s hard work for their transformation into adulthood. We had the honor of meeting Miss New Jersey. She was a special guest for these children and was very courteous to each individual, allowing time for signatures and photographs. She even allowed me to snap one.

It is finally starting to feel like spring. The weather is warming up and everyone is busy planting pansies. I love this time of the year; everything is so bright and full of color.


Tami and John said I do on one of the first beautiful days of what will be a wonderful spring and summer season.

They enjoyed the sunset hitting against the river as the perfect waterside celebration. Come visit our water views on the way to the beach.

What is more romantic than tying the knot on the day that revolves around love. Tara and Peter said I do on Valentine’s Day this past weekend. Their great sense of design and vision for what they wanted for their wedding day came to life. The Atlantic ballroom was transformed into a raspberry explosion. From the pink napkins, to the mix of rose petals and even the candy bar of every shade of red to pink. I loved how the pink sashes tied around the chairs matched the napkins to a tee. I hope my wedding day is as perfect as Tara and Peter's was. Perhaps, Cupid has an extra arrow???



Tara and Peter even got to enjoy the look of winter without the worry.

Wow, Michael Angelo Photography even caught them floating on a cloud. I bet Cupid wasn’t far behind.

What a beautiful Valentine’s Day.
Congratulations Tara and Peter!

Snow makes everything more magical!

This past weekend Allison and James celebrated their first night together as husband and wife. Allison’s vision for the wedding was snowflakes; her wish came true. She had a beautiful atmosphere surrounding Crystal Point with the magic of winter. I love the snow. It is so pretty as it falls and it makes for gorgeous pictures. Thank you Michael from Michael Angelo Photography. Check out a few of them.
Congratulations Allison and James!

Winter is upon us. Only a few brave souls can be seen at the beach. The cold wind blows as the waves crash along the shoreline.. But just a few short minutes away, Crystal Point is bustling with excitement. With each New Year comes new beginnings. I am so excited for a brand new year of brides! I get so jealous looking at their rings, I can’t even image all the wonderful plans going through their minds. Where do you start? Do you visit the venue alone, just the two of you, or do you include the family? What kind of food will please all of your guests? Think about all the wonderful, artsy food displays waiting to be eaten. I am making myself hungry just thinking about it. Here are a few displays we love to use.





From flowers to entertainment to photographs and don’t forget the dress!! I can feel the enthusiasm in the air. To all our soon to be brides and grooms: Wishing you a happy and healthy year. I look forward to meeting you and making all of your wedding dreams come to life.

Another beautiful wedding took place this past weekend, here at the Crystal Point. Kathleen and Ryan celebrated their special day in the essence of the color blue. Every bride has a vision of color and style that they want to make sparkle through their entire day. Kathleen and Ryan took blue to another level. From the time their guests picked up their place cards, with the little blue snowflake on them, to the cutting of their four-tier cake that escalated in color, the revelation was blue! I absolutely loved how Kathleen had a purse made for all of her bridesmaids; they were the exact color of their shawls and the accent bow matched their dresses. How cool is it to have a friend that makes purses, I wish I had one of those.

One of the newest unique touches to a wedding is the bride and grooms specialty cocktail. Kathleen and Ryan dressed a classic cosmopolitan into a white, wintry drink with a twist of cranberry vodka and white cranberry juice. To top it off they hung a candy cane on each glass to honor the season!

It's The Most Wonderful Time Of The Year!

I can officially say the holidays have approached the Crystal Point. Our trees are decorated, the wreaths are hung and there is a sparkle in everyone’s eyes. It’s the most wonderful time of the year and we are introducing Crystal Point’s new bridal blog. My name is Gianna and I am Crystal Points new Wedding Event Specialist.

This past Saturday we had Angela and William’s beautiful Winter Wonderland wedding. Not only were their snowflakes hung from the ceiling, but the magic of winter fell from the sky as her guests entered her special day. I loved the idea of white, fur muffs for her bridal party instead of the traditional bouquet. The color red made her entire wedding pop! Her crisp red roses complimented her gorgeous bridal party dresses and the red votive candles lit up every table. All of their guests had a wonderful night dancing and kicking off the holiday season. Congratulations, Angela and William!

Winter Weddings are Spectacular at the Crystal Point!

We are so excited about the winter season at the Crystal Point. The holidays are a special time to share with loved ones, and what better way to spend the holidays than with an amazing Winter Wonderland wedding at the Crystal Point! Please view our real weddings to see how Tiffany and Tim took advantage of the snowfall. It was a beautiful day, and your can be too...

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