Weddings at Elberon Memorial Church
An aisle 140 years in the making
All faiths, all couples, all welcome — in one of the Jersey Shore's most storied sanctuaries.
The Setting
Vows beneath Tiffany-tradition glass
Hundreds of couples have been married at Elberon Memorial Church since 1886. Attributed to Stanford White and filled with stained glass experts call the finest of its style in the country, the church offers a ceremony setting no ballroom can imitate: morning light through a rose window, hand-carved pews, and the deep voice of a 19th-century pipe organ.
We are a nondenominational church. Couples of every faith — or none — marry here, with the clergyperson or celebrant of their choosing.
300
guests seated
Apr–Oct
wedding season
$800
church rental fee
1 mile
to the beach
The Church in Pictures
Every corner tells a story
Your Reservation Includes
Everything for the ceremony of your dreams
The Sanctuary
Exclusive use of the 1886 church for your ceremony — carved timber, jewel-toned glass, and a red-carpeted center aisle that seats up to 300 guests.
Rehearsal & Wedding Party Rooms
The adjoining Sunday School building is yours for the rehearsal and as a gathering place for your wedding party before the ceremony.
On-Site Coordinator
An experienced coordinator manages the day — timing the processional, directing vendors, and keeping everything serene.
The Roosevelt Organ
Our historic 988-pipe organ and church organist are available for your processional and recessional (organist fee separate).
Your Officiant, Your Traditions
We are nondenominational: bring your own clergyperson or celebrant, blend traditions, or hold a non-religious ceremony. All are welcome.
A Photographer's Dream
Porte-cochère arrivals, grand red doors, stained glass light, and the beach one mile away for golden-hour portraits.
Good to Know
Questions couples ask
When can we hold our ceremony?+
Weddings are celebrated April through October. The sanctuary is a true 19th-century summer church — without heating or air conditioning — which is exactly why the light and sea air are so lovely in season.
How far in advance should we book?+
Reservations are accepted up to a year or more in advance. Summer and early-fall Saturdays are the first to go — if you have a date in mind, start your reservation early.
How do we reserve a date?+
Submit the booking form with your preferred date and time. An $800 non-refundable church rental fee, payable to Elberon Memorial Church, secures your reservation. Once a date and time are set, changes require prior approval.
What about music?+
Our organist can play the historic Roosevelt organ for your ceremony (fee separate), or you may bring your own musicians. Many couples do both.
Are there other fees?+
Yes. Beyond the $800 church rental fee, the organist fee is $400 and the sexton fee is $300. Weddings with more than 50 guests add $150. Our coordinator will confirm the full total when you inquire.
Can we hold a christening, vow renewal, or memorial here?+
Yes — the church hosts christenings, showers, vow renewals, ministerial meetings, and funerals. Use the booking form or call us to arrange.
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