📍 We’re gathering near the boardwalk entrance at 2nd Avenue & Ocean Avenue in Belmar. There’s a wide open area where we’ll meet before walking down to the beach. 📸 For convenience, we’ve added a photo showing the exact meeting spot — you can see it by clicking the Ceremony tab on our website!
đź• We recommend arriving at 5:30 pm to allow time for parking and gathering. The beach ceremony entrance starts at 6:00 pm, and the ceremony will begin promptly at 6:05 pm.đź’Ť
For the wedding ceremony, there’s paid parking along Ocean Avenue (Zone #58101) from 7:00 am–1:00 am, via the ParkMobile app. 🅿️ Free parking is available on nearby side streets — we suggest checking there first. For the Tiki Boat reception, paid parking is available behind Marina Grille (Zone #58106) or you may find free parking spots near Marina J, where the boat departs. ⚓
It’s a beach wedding, so think relaxed, breezy, and beachy! Barefoot or flip-flops welcome during the ceremony on the sand — we’ll even have a little shoe drop-off area. 👣 For the boat celebration, there’s no strict footwear rule, but we recommend skipping high heels for comfort and balance. Flat shoes or small wedges work great! 🥿 Color suggestions: creams, blues, whites, and soft sunset shades. For more details, check out the “Dress Code” section in the menu!
🎟 To join us on the boat, the ticket is $75 per adult (includes treats , sunset vibes , and lots of love). Space is limited to 39 guests, so please reserve your spot early!✨ and the fee simply helps us keep track of numbers and share the celebration costs together — but please don’t feel pressured about the fee; your presence matters most. For those who want to support, please can secure your spot through our Zola registry — we’ve added a fixed contribution item under “Tiki Boat Ticket” for easy payment via credit card. Prefer Venmo? Just let us know — we’ll track it manually for you.
Yes, children and even infants are welcome aboard! But due to Coast Guard regulations, every single person — including babies — must be counted as a passenger. Since space is limited to 39 guests, we kindly ask you to consider whether it’s possible to leave your little one with a loved one for the evening — this might allow another friend to join the celebration. But if that's not an option, no worries at all and to make it easier for families, we’re offering a reduced rate for kids. Just let us know and we’ll make it work. 💛
Yes! We’ll have light bites, an ice cream cake, drinks, and plenty of sweet surprises while we cruise under the stars. ✨ Feel free to bring your favorite drink, too — BYOB is welcome! 🍹
Absolutely! The ceremony is free and open to all invited guests — the boat reception is optional and ticketed due to limited space. If you're not joining the boat celebration, feel free to enjoy the beautiful Belmar boardwalk 🏖️, explore the beach, or grab a bite at one of the many great restaurants nearby 🍽️. It’s a lovely place to unwind after the ceremony!