Complete Guide to Planning your Wedding

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Congratulations On Your Engagement & Let The Planning Begin...

Thank you for choosing Shore Catering at Eagle Ridge as your venue of choice for your most important day. Our Natural setting is the perfect back drop for that honored tradition of saying "I Do!" Our Beautiful Ballroom is where we create memories of a lifetime one celebration at a time.

Your Journey begins in our elegant cocktail lounge with a mezmorizing stone fireplace a complete premium bar with a waterfall back drop.

As your guests enter our Ballroom, your eyes will be drawn to 5 magnificient chandeliers suspended from an eighteen foot ceiling surrounded by 3 walls of windows that highlight the distinctive views that only Eagle Ridge can offer. The rolling greens provide lavish and unsurpassed photo opportunites that enhance the magic of your wedding day.

Our culinary expertise will impress your guests with taste and presentation.

We strive on our guest experience, they will end the night on cloud nine.

12 Months

4-6 Months

* Discuss your initial budget * Draw up your estimated guest list * Decide on a wedding date * Search for Ceremony & Reception Venues, Once found, book as soon as possible * Send out Save the Date Cards

8-10 Months * Book Bridal dress day appointments & groom tailor consultations * Meet with photographer & videographer to connect with your favorite * Research and reserve hotel accommodation for your guests * Think about Shuttle service for your guests * Register your gift list, and start choosing your items.

6-8 Months

We make sure that everything will be perfect on your special day!

* Consider entertainment options; DJs, ceremony musicians * Select your hair and make up artists and schedule trials 2 months before your date * Meet with florist and share your vision and design so they may build a proposal * Consider any other vendors envisioned; photo booth, cigar roller, ice Luge etc. * Order bridesmaids dresses and ushers suits * Start planning your honeymoon

* Consider furniture or decor rentals if needed; chair covers, sashes, centerpieces, signs, props * Begin creation of your wedding rings * Discuss your service with your officiant * Begin shopping for shoes, accessories, and lingerie

3 Months

* Send out wedding invitations, If plated dinner request meal selection on RSVP * Schedule a menu tasting with your caterer * Confirm orders from any rental vendors * Confirm your wedding transportation for bridal party and guests * Choose wedding favors/purchase bridal gifts

2 Months * Write your vows * Attend hair and make up trials * Send any itinerary or print outs to the stationer and confirm design * Inquire about marriage license

1 Month * Collate final RSVP list and call any guests who have not responded * Send a list of songs to your DJ, including songs to avoid, as well as entrance announcement order * Draw up seating plan for guests. * Have stationer create placement table cards * Pick up marriage License

2 Weeks Out Final Gown Fitting Pick up dress and have pressed.

Confirm finalization's with you venue event coordinator including: * Floor plan * Final headcount * Menu items * Dietary restrictions for guests * Special requests for ceremony or reception * Linen colors * Vendor delivery schedules * Bridal party arrival

1 Week Out * Provide Event Coordinator with placement cards and any printouts or decor to be placed on tables.

(Remember to put placement cards in last name alphabetical order to make easier for your guests to find) * Have a final phone call with all your vendors and suppliers * Schedule a pre-wedding date night or schedule time to relax and remember to breath...

We make sure that everything will be perfect on your special day!

Ceremony - Welcome Sign - Ceremony Seating Sign - Order of Events Sign - Ceremony Program Display - Entry Flowers - Ceremony Arbor - Reserved seat signs - Aisle Markers - Aisle chair end cap decor - Aisle Runner - Ceremony Back drop

Cocktail Hour - Signature Drink menu - Personalized drink ware - Candles

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Reception - Centerpieces - Wedding favors - Guestbook Table - #HASHTAG sign - Cake Topper / Cutter - "Mr & Mrs" Sign

Preferred Vendors Entertainment SCE Event Group - 888-278-0900 Elite Entertainment - 888-354-8380 Versatile - 800-924-0845 Extreme Event Group - 732-536-8155

Photographer Vanessa Joy - 732-822-2942 Studio Phoenix - 732-303-0090 Contemporary Image - 732-899-1831 Maragret Cotton - 732-776-7323

Videographer Videos By Trish - 732-262-2734 Michael Simmons Productions - 732-787-4667

Hotels Hilton Garden Inn - 732-262-5232 Ramada of Toms River - 732-905-2626

Shuttles ShooBoo Shuttle - 732-300-3303 Shore Luxury Limos - 732-770-1126 EpicXperiences - 732-567-7351

Florist Added Touch - 732-477-7147 Purple Iris - 732-899-8175 Peter James - 732-455-3959

Stationary Holland Designs - 732-995-3015 Simply Invitations - 732-617-7211 Calligraphy By Pete - 732-615-7367

Make Up & Hair The Pin Up Girl - 732-241-3907 Ebony Artistry 4U - 732-322-8435

Officiants Reverend Patrick Sheehan - 732-551-1279 Reverend John Michael - 732-786-1906 Reverend Diane Cuesta - 732-262-3037

Formal Wear David's Bridal - 732-780-9666 ChazMaTazz - 732-244-6602 Toms River Tuxedo - 732-279-6489

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TESTIMONIALS “I have nothing but positive reviews for Eagle Ridge. Beautiful venue!!! We had our ceremony on the patio outside-gorgeous view of the grounds. Cocktail hour was amazing!

Tons of tasty foods!! Awesome bartender!! Awesome cake!! Sit down dinner - AMAZING & PERFECT food! NOT one complaint from any of my guests and the staff is beyond amazing!! Event Coordinator was professional, organized and just all around AWESOME! I definitely had my dream wedding! I most definitely recommend this venue for any wedding..and look forward to returning there for dinners and special occasions!!” – Reagan L “All of my interactions from the initial walk through of the venue to the subsequent planning meetings and my wedding reception were friendly, pleasant and completely professional. On the day of the wedding I felt completely confident the staff would take care of all our needs, and it was a seamless, impressive event. I truly believe as an attendee of many weddings that this venue offers unparalleled service and value. My guests continue to rave about the amount (and amazing taste) of the food and how beautiful the building and grounds were. I highly recommend Eagle Ridge Golf Club!” – Kristen M “Amazing!!!!! The food, the staff, the venue and reception all amazing. I'll never forget my big day and all they did to make it perfect!” – Michelle M “It really was a wonderful wedding! I could not have asked for a more perfect day.

Eagle Ridge Golf Club did an incredible job. The place is so beautiful inside and out. We got so many compliments on the food and how attentive the staff was.

Our wedding Coordinator was very easy to work with and made sure everything went well. They really follow up on every little detail. What a great experience! I highly recommend them for any affair you are planning.” – Karen C

“Eagle Ridge truly was the perfect place! Everything from start to finish was done perfectly- the staff was extremely friendly & food was PERFECT! I could not ask for a better day ! Our outdoor ceremony (on the patio) looked beautiful in the pictures! Thank you so much Eagle Ridge Staff!!” – Brittany C