Sandy Hook Cottage Bed and Breakfast is quickly becoming New Jersey’s leading small wedding (or civil union) venue and your best choice for an intimate location to host your elopement or small wedding for up to 25 guests. Our experience will make your wedding pleasant and stress free! Less than a 1 hour drive from NYC or only 35 minutes on the scenic Seastreak fast ferry from Manhattan, 90 minutes from Philadelphia.

• If you would like to check availability for a specific date for your wedding, would like advice regarding which package (see info on wedding packages on our same-sex civil union site) is right for you or have any questions at all simply call us at 732-708-1923, e-mail us at info@sandyhookcottage.com.
• Reservations will not be confirmed until we receive a signed copy of our contract along with the non-refundable deposit.

Don’t forget to get a marriage license! If you have specific questions, we can point you in the right direction.

Payment Information

• A 50% non-refundable deposit must be made in order to reserve your date.
• Once we receive your deposit and the signed contract, we will send you a confirmation e-mail or written letter outlining all the details of your package and any additional services you may have requested. This confirmation will be updated as necessary.
• Additional deposits may be required for receptions and to secure locations, rentals and/or other vendors or services. These additional deposits are also non-refundable upon receipt as required by the site provider or sub-contractor.
• Final payment of remaining balance on your event is due NO LATER than 30 days prior to the scheduled event date. Changes to wedding packages, services or items reserved are acceptable up until 30 days prior to your ceremony. If changes are made regarding vendors or locations that have been secured with a deposit, this deposit may be forfeited. All payments will become non-refundable 30 days prior to your event date. Any additions to a wedding package are acceptable provided we are able to secure the services requested within this time frame and payment is made in full immediately.
• 45 days prior to the event we will send you an estimated bill, which we require to be paid within 30 days prior to your ceremony. Your final bill will reflect all deposits.
• For your convenience, any incidental charges you incur will automatically be charged to the credit card number kept on file and a final accounting will be provided within one week after the ceremony.

Guests at Your Ceremony

• You may have as many guests at your ceremony as permitted by the particular location. Additional fees may apply for location access and wedding coordination for 7 or more guests at your ceremony.
• No chairs or artificial barriers that obstruct public access are permitted in most Federal and State Parks and Beaches
• Unless you have reserved Sandy Hook Cottage for a private reception, no unregistered guests are allowed to use our facilities or guests areas.

• Your wedding reception will be planned as a three-hour event which must conclude no later than 10 PM.
• Your inclusive package includes room accommodations, daily breakfast and on-site catering for your reception with a wedding cake and wait staff.
• Because we do not have a liquor license, you must supply any alcoholic beverages
• All available guestrooms must be booked to insure your privacy. (No exceptions!)
• All available rooms must be reserved for two nights. (No exceptions!)
• All rooms must be paid for when you reserve your date. Room reservations are non-refundable unless we rebook the entire B&B. Regardless, a $250 cancellation fee will apply.
• Holiday and special event weekends are not available unless you choose to book for our minimum 3 nights stay and at the holiday rate.
• Each guestroom sleeps a maximum of two guests on a queen size bed.
• Additional off-site rooms are available upon request.
• You must provide us with an accommodations guest list at least 2 weeks prior to the ceremony so that we may mail confirmation letters on your behalf.

Taxes and Gratuities

• Prices do not reflect the 7% Sales Tax and an additional 5% Lodging Tax for all room accommodations.
• 20% gratuity will automatically be applied to all restaurant dinners, spa services and limo reservations.