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Aqua Blu Kitchen & Cocktails
4 ★★★★☆ 934 Google reviews · Beachfront wedding venue in Toms River, New Jersey · 0.2 mi to the sand
Modern presentations of New American fare in a sprawling venue with multiple dining & bar areas.
Plan your tour
- Setting beachfront venue, 0.2 mi to the sand — verified by its distance to a real shoreline
- Capacity couples mention 125–125-guest weddings in reviews — ask the venue for their stated maximum
- Phone +1 732-270-1180
- Website aquablutomsriver.com — most venues book tours right on their site
On the property
“We got married at the Lavallette gazebo and our cocktail hour and reception was at Aqua with around 125 people.”
What couples highlight
“The staff was so attentive and spot on that it made the event flow smoothly.”
From the reviews
Aqua review My husband and I got married at Aqua Blu on 9/25/21 and it was the best choice we could have ever made! We got married at the Lavallette gazebo and our cocktail hour and reception was at Aqua with around 125 people.
I come here at least 4-5x a month! Lov all the food!! Whatever you order is so delicious!! My favorite are the meatballs!!! Love that Jsoul is the dj/singer . Lov that we can always plan an event here. The Owner Cathy , chef & staff are really accommodating!!! Lov it!!! Pretty nice size bar with large screen TV's .
Went around 3-3:30 on a friday. Definitely had a older crowd. (60-80+) as to be expected for happy hours?. GREAT martinis! Great old fashioned! Awesome location, I would love to see some outdoor seating? I am unfamiliar with this location so im not sure if it is provided.
Getting married at Aqua Blu Kitchen & Cocktails
Two things make the tour worth the drive. First, see the ceremony spot at the exact time of day you'd say your vows — a west-facing beach glows at sunset but bakes at noon, and you'll want to feel the wind, watch where the sun sits, and walk the path your guests take across the sand. Second, bring your real questions: the weather backup (where does the ceremony move if it rains or the wind kicks up?), who pulls the beach permit, the sound-ordinance curfew, the catering and bar policy, and exactly what's included — chairs, setup, and teardown on sand are where quotes quietly diverge. Peak beach dates book 12–18 months out, so if the tour feels right, ask what's open in your season before you leave.
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