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Weddings at The Great Hall: Step Into a Storybook at Monmouth University’s Most Iconic Venue

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If you’ve ever dreamed of hosting your wedding at a place that feels like a movie set, prepare to fall in love with The Great Hall at Monmouth University: a breathtaking, historic wedding venue in New Jersey.

This iconic Beaux-Arts mansion, located just minutes from the Jersey Shore, has played a starring role in films like The Great Gatsby and Annie. But with the help of Frungillo Hospitality Group, it becomes the romantic, one-of-a-kind setting for your love story.

A Grand Setting for a Grand Celebration

From the moment you arrive, The Great Hall takes your breath away. Towering ceilings, a sweeping staircase, and massive chandeliers set the stage for a celebration that feels timeless and elegant. Your guests won’t believe they’re at a university, and honestly, neither will you.

But while the building itself is regal, our weddings here are anything but cookie-cutter. We collaborate closely with you to personalize every detail. From the schedule to signature cocktails, we are here to help you make the day truly yours.

The Ultimate Historic Wedding Venue in NJ

What makes The Great Hall stand out isn’t just its size or splendor, it’s the history and character built into every inch. As a national historic landmark, it holds a legacy that elevates the experience, turning your wedding into a once-in-a-lifetime event.

Picture-Perfect at Every Turn

Couples love The Great Hall not just for its charm, but for the unmatched photo opportunities. The colonnade, stone façade, fountain, gardens, and iconic red-carpeted staircase all combine to give you a wedding album that looks like a curated editorial shoot.

Whether you lean into the Gatsby vibe or make it modern and minimal, the space adapts and always stuns.

Start Your Love Story in a Setting Worthy of One

If you’re searching for a wedding venue near the Jersey Shore that offers elegance, history, and jaw-dropping photo ops, The Great Hall at Monmouth University is it. With our planning approach, you’ll feel supported, celebrated, and surrounded by beauty — every step of the way.

Schedule your private tour today and let’s plan the wedding you’ve always imagined!

Event Manager

Dimitri Brewster

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Dimitri is thrilled to be joining the Connecticut wedding group at the start of the 2025 season. He is joining us with what he likes to call “northern drive and southern hospitality”. The last 10 years in Charleston, South Carolina has given him experience in cooperate events, weddings, and restaurant management. He has also worked to help build and train teams from the ground up to produce the best experience internally and client facing.

His combined experience and passion in hospitality, and his degree in Interior Design help him to produce and execute beautifully detailed and thought out weddings from start to finish.

Wedding days can come with a whirlwind of emotions and seem to come to an end in the blink of an eye. Part of what Dimitri loves best is working closely with couples and their families to help navigate through those emotions on the special day, and to incorporate moments to pause and capture the beauty that comes with getting married!