The April 24^th Turn The Tide Jersey Shore Bridal Show at the Versailles Ballroom in Toms River NJ was a great success! With over three hundred people in attendance, we started getting nervous that it may be too big. However, even with our nerves, we seemed to pull it off! Easy Flow Travels was impressed with the organization and the fact that our team always works together! (Phew!)

Everyone from the soon-to-be brides to the vendors seemed to enjoy themselves. Abella Studios let us know that “it was excellent,” which we appreciate more than they realize!

The giveaways were a huge hit among the guests. Ryan and Jenn ended up being the big winners, taking home the fifty percent off their wedding prize! Hopefully that gives the newlyweds a little room to take a nice long honeymoon!

People seemed to love the boardwalk theme, and made generous donations to the Restore the Shore fund through NJ Hometown Heroes  It was nice to see that, months later, people are still concerned with helping others even when they have such big events to plan.

We loved seeing the brides who booked in April kick their shoes off and get down and dirty in the sand pit! They were digging and digging for their prizes, and were good sports about waiting in line and taking turns!

We also adored seeing feedback on our Facebook page, with people letting us know that it was a great opportunity to show the venue to their family and friends with something going on inside. They were able to picture themselves strutting their stuff all around the room.

The vendors were also absolutely great!

We want to make sure we give a huge thanks to True Love Bridal for providing us with the fashion show. The models even did their own hair and make-up!

As always, SCE Event Group wowed us with their attention to detail from music to video to lighting, they are masters of atmosphere!

Every moment of the bridal show was a blast for us, and we’re happy that our guests seemed to enjoy it also.

Contemporary Bride Magazine has chosen a wedding reception from The Versailles Ballroom banquet facility in the Ramada Toms River New Jersey to feature, and we could not be more excited/thankful!

Being chosen to be in the Contemporary Bride Magazine is truly an honor. This is because we know what we did for the bride and groom: made their dreams come true!

Stephanie and Robert had a beautiful deep purple that they used for their color theme. It accented their holistic and natural beauty.

This couple shined as bright as the sunshine that washed over them when John DeFiora, their photographer was taking pictures in the natural scenery. Stephanie’s hair which was done by Nicole James Salon, was natural and beautiful. Robert’s boutonniere and Stephanie’s flowers were done by James Floral Couture. They were gorgeous and highlighted every aspect of the wedding.

Stephanie looked dazzling in a plain setting. All of the attention was on her and she deserved it!

The SCE Event Group provided entertainment for the couple’s family and friends all night long.

When it came time for the cake, Chocolate Carousel did a mouth watering job!

This couple used the basics to express beauty and love for each other. Being dressed up in the middle of the woods, locking eyes, and allowing everyone to feel the love that they shared for each other in such a natural way, is absolutely beautiful.

This New Jersey couple did it right! Click here to see the spread for yourself!

Looking for Easter Brunch in Ocean County NJ? Hop on over to the Ramada Toms River for your Easter Brunch this year! On March 31, 2013 you can start to get your munch on at 11:30am, there will be another seating option at 2:00 pm.

This beautiful buffet will feature your holiday favorites. The chefs will be carving up Dr. Pepper Glazed Ham and Oven Roasted Turkey with Gravy. The chafing dishes will be full of scrambled eggs, bacon and sausage, berry Belgian Waffles, breakfast potatoes, sliced prime rib au jus, chicken topped with salsa, ginger infused salmon, Cajun mac and cheese, and a spring vegetable medley!

Also, there will be some cold options for the non meat eaters: a cascading display of fruits and melons, a basket of vegetable crudités with assorted dressings, and Caesar, Garden, and assorted salads.

Don’t forget about the dessert either! There will be assorted layer cakes and fruit pies, cookies, cupcakes, and mousse.

There’s no reason to spend your holiday sweating over a stove; take the family out. Get them dolled up and enjoy brunch without the hassle of making food, and cleaning up…let us, at the Ramada Toms River do that for you!

Reservations are required! Call 732.719.1206 to make yours today!

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Looking for something old, something new, something borrowed or something blue? Well we have the answer for you… A brooch bouquet!

You’re probably thinking, “Why would I want my grandmother’s old weird pins as a bouquet?” The answer is, BECAUSE THEY LOOK BEAUTIFUL and, they are filled with history! And if you’re having your wedding at the Versailles Ballroom, it’s the perfect complement to our elegant, contemporary décor. Vintage is so chic right now and in a setting like the Versailles Ballroom it really is the perfect blend of old and new.

Gotta love vintage!

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The best thing about these bouquets is that you can make them yourself. Collect beautiful pins from family members, friends, thrift shops, anywhere! Personalize your bouquet, so when you walk down the aisle you feel like you’re carrying a little piece of everything and everyone you love with you!

Now that you have something old… what should you borrow? The Versailles ballroom has the option of adding jewel-accented wraps on your modern, fitted chair covers. They are sure to bring the bling to your bash!

For something blue (and new), add dramatic blue lighting! New lighting options have just arrived at the Versailles Ballroom!

So there you have it: something old, something new, something borrowed, and something blue for your wedding. Time to get planning!

A new year means new and exciting things at Versailles Ballroom! We are proud to announce our brand new wedding packages! The Diamond and Platinum wedding packages have been completely transformed from the previous menus, and we are thrilled to share them with our brides and grooms. The new wedding packages offer delicious new catering options that you can customize to your liking, stunning presentation that will take your breath away, and award winning service. Check out some new menu items below.

We would also like to announce that we won the WeddingWire Bride’s Choice Award 2013 and The Knot Best of Weddings 2013! That’s three years in a row, and we owe it all to our brides and grooms.

As a thank you, we are offing our “Sweet 14” February promotion! Through February, you can receive 14% off 2014 weddings (and select 2013 weddings) for new bookings and 14% off accessories even if you are already booked. Some restrictions apply.

This sweet deal won’t last long. Visit or call us today at 732.719.1206 to learn more about the “Sweet 14” February promotion and to view our dazzling 5-star menus.

Versailles Ballroom wedding venue of Toms River, NJ is proud to announce that we won WeddingWire Bride’s Choice Award 2013! WeddingWire, the nation’s leading online wedding marketplace, presents this award to vendors who demonstrate excellence in quality, service, responsiveness, and professionalism. Versailles Ballroom’s selection as a Bride’s Choice Award 2013 was based on the positive experiences expressed by our past brides and grooms.

All of us at the Versailles Ballroom would like to take this opportunity to thank our amazing newlyweds and express our sincere gratitude. Without your reviews, we could not have won this prestigious award. We are so happy we could make your wedding day an experience to remember forever.

To learn more about the Versailles Ballroom, visit us at WeddingWire.

One of Ocean County’s top catering venues, the Versailles Ballroom of Toms River, NJ, is a new member of Pinterest! The Versailles Ballroom, in the Ramada Toms River, wants to share the amazing photos we have collected throughout the years.

If you are a New Jersey bride or groom, we encourage you to follow our photo boards on Pinterest. Our boards can assist you in creating the wedding you have always dreamed of. You will find a collection of photos showing our glamorous weddings, wedding trends, bride and groom fashions, décor options, our delicious menu and catering options, and much more!

Be sure to repin, comment, and like your favorite photos. We love to hear your feedback!

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The Versailles Ballroom Central NJ wedding venue in Toms River is offering some great new details to up the ante at your wedding. While having chairs is a must at any wedding – as you obviously wouldn’t want your guests standing around gawking – why not add special touches to transform them into seats to remember?

The Versailles Ballroom now offers spandex chair and table covers in black or white. Our brides and grooms love the modern, sleek, and sexy effect. Plus, if you’re a rhinestone and crystal enthusiast, add jeweled chair wraps for a tasteful touch of glitz and glamour.

If your style is more classic and traditional, have no fear. Brides and grooms can opt for ivory damask table and chair covers, plus chair bows in a variety of colors and premium fabrics.

Take the opportunity to wow your guests with a beautiful venue, beautiful décor, and a beautiful place for them to sit their derrières… what more could you want? We’ve added some pictures of the table and chair décor options below. Hope you love them as much as we do!

Looking for some good ideas? Take a look at this wedding!

Creative, simple, and absolutely GORGEOUS! This couple radiates happiness from the inside out. They tied the knot at The Versailles Ballroom at the Ramada Inn & Suites of Toms River. The man who captured these beautiful memories on camera was John DeFiora of John DeFiora Photography. These ocean county wedding photos are fun, fabulous, and filled with love!

They took nature, and made their wedding absolutely beautiful. Every picture they seem to be enjoying ever moment of being in each other’s arms, and being outdoors experiencing their love together.

The simple approach to this wedding, is one to be admired. The bride and groom just stuck to basics, and in our opinion they have some of the most memorable photos, that we hope they cherish for a lifetime. This photo below, of the groom’s shoes is an idea we have not seen very often. It’s usually all about the bride’s shoes, but this picture captures such an amazing angle, the groom dresses up too!

Also, a do it yourself chalk-board?! Such an adorable fun way to remind the guests that these two are young at heart, and SO in love!

So remember ladies, it’s not always about the extravagance. Sometimes basic is the most beautiful, and this couple proves that! We wish them all the best!

To everyone who voted for the Versailles Ballroom on Wedding Channel and The Knot… Thank you, thank you, thank you!! You helped the Versailles Ballroom at the Ramada Toms River NJ WIN The Knot Best of Weddings 2013! We’re so honored to be recognized as one of the best Central New Jersey banquet venues… and we’re pleased as punch that we won two years in a row! Here’s to 2014…

The Knot Wedding Network captured detailed feedback from more than 1.8 million bridal members through WeddingChannel.com Reviews in 29 different categories of wedding businesses, from DJs to planners, videographers to limo companies and more. Approximately 6,800 local vendors received this prestigious award, representing the top 4 percent of local vendors on The Knot Wedding Network.