When couples start comparing venues, the all inclusive question comes up fast. What exactly is covered? Where do the extras start? How does the package hold up when you’re standing in the middle of cocktail hour with 200 guests?
At Windows on the Water in Millstone Township, NJ, our packages are built to give couples a clear, complete picture before they sign anything. Here’s exactly what’s included across each format and where you’ll want to plan separately.
Everything That Comes With Your Package
All three formats, Classic Sit-Down, Platinum Sit-Down, and Floating Reception, are built around the same foundation, including in-house catering prepared with fresh, local ingredients, white glove service, and a dedicated team managing the day from setup to send-off. What varies is the depth of the food and beverage program and how the reception meal is structured.
What Every Package Includes on Arrival
Every wedding at Windows on the Water begins with a cocktail hour that covers four cold displays, a set of chef attended stations, and passed hors d’oeuvres circulating through the indoor and outdoor space with lake and fountain views. Cold display options include selections like Bruschetta Duo, Mediterranean Caprese, Tuscany Antipasto, International Cheese and Fruit, Norwegian Smoked Salmon, and Roasted Red Pepper Hummus with accompaniments.
Chef attended station choices span an Asian Wok, Pasta Station, Carving Station, Mac and Cheese or Martini Mashed Potato Bar, Southwest Station, Slider Station, Skewer Station, Southern Station, and Flatbread Station, among others. The variety across both cold displays and stations means cocktail hour is a full experience on its own before the reception even begins.
The Classic Sit-Down Package
The Classic package is built for couples who want a full, polished reception without overcomplicating the decision. Cocktail hour includes four cold displays, three chef attended stations, and ten passed hors d’oeuvres. The reception moves into a plated salad, two entrée choices including one vegetarian entrée, and a dessert course covering the custom wedding cake with chocolate-covered strawberry, five passed desserts, and coffee and tea service.
Passed dessert options include Chocolate-Covered Cake Pops, Crème Brûlée, French Macaroons, Mini Apple Pie Trifle, Tiramisu, Molten Lava Cake, and more. Every course is handled by the in-house culinary team.
The Platinum Sit-Down Package
The Platinum package expands the Classic in every direction. Cocktail hour adds two upgraded cold displays on top of the four standard ones, increases chef attended stations to four, and brings passed hors d’oeuvres up to twelve. It also adds an ice carving, your choice of a personalized monogram, or a vodka luge.
The reception includes a plated appetizer paired with the salad course, three entrée choices, including one vegetarian option, and the full dessert program with the addition of a Chocolate Fantasies Station. Entrée options include Braised Short Ribs, Filet Mignon, Grilled Lamb Chops, Wild Mushroom Ravioli, and Roasted Cauliflower Steak as the vegetarian choice.
The Floating Reception Package
The Floating Reception trades the traditional plated entrée structure for four entrée stations during the reception, keeping guests moving and eating on their own terms throughout the evening. Cocktail hour mirrors the Classic with four cold displays, three chef attended stations, and ten passed hors d’oeuvres.
The dessert program is identical to the Classic: custom wedding cake with chocolate-covered strawberry, five passed desserts, and coffee and tea service. This format suits couples who want a more relaxed, social dinner flow rather than a structured plated service.
Conclusion
The all inclusive packages at Windows on the Water cover in-house catering with fresh, local ingredients, white glove service, a professional Maitre D’, dedicated wedding planners, valet parking, the bridal and groom’s suites, and access to 86 private acres in Monmouth County horse country. The format you choose shapes how the evening flows. The quality stays consistent across all three.
Visit windowsonthewaternj.com to request the Windows Wedding Packet or schedule a tour. The packet includes full menus, package details, photos, and everything you need to make the right decision for your wedding.
FAQs
What is included in all three packages?
Every package covers a cocktail hour with four cold displays, chef attended stations, and passed hors d’oeuvres, followed by a plated salad, at least one vegetarian entrée, a custom wedding cake with chocolate-covered strawberry, five passed desserts, and coffee and tea service. Site rental includes the professional Maitre D’, bridal suite, groom’s suite, white glove service, valet parking, and event management.
What is the difference between Classic and Platinum?
Platinum adds two upgraded cold displays, a fourth chef attended station, additional passed hors d’oeuvres, an ice carving choice, a plated appetizer course, a third entrée option, and a Chocolate Fantasies Station at dessert.
Is alcohol included?
No. Alcohol is ordered through an outside vendor. Bartenders are available at an additional rate, with one recommended per 50 guests.
Can dietary restrictions be accommodated?
Yes. Vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free needs are all accommodated. American, Kosher, Asian, and Latin cuisine options are available, and custom menus can be arranged. The complimentary tasting before booking is the right time to work through specifics with the chef team.