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Merri-Makers at Mallard Island Yacht Club is a waterfront wedding venue in Manahawkin, New Jersey. This idyllic property provides a classic chapel, outdoor plaza, and spacious ballroom to accommodate any couple’s wedding vision. The elegant interior matches with the panoramic view of the Barnegat Bay, for a sophisticated, nautical aesthetic for the special day.

Facilities and Capacity.

The Mallard Island Yacht Club is nestled west of Long Beach Island, with an extensive dock leading into the bay for oceanside photo sessions. Boathouse Chapel is the designated ceremony venue, which features floor-to-ceiling windows for plenty of natural light and sea views. Its high ceiling is adorned with metal beams, which can be easily customized with your preferred drapery. The couple will exchange vows with a backdrop of a large natural-stone fireplace and mantle, basking in the light of an elegant crystal chandelier. For receptions, the Ballroom can host up to 250 guests for a fun-filled evening. Its detailed chandeliers and grand architecture adds a classic touch to any couple’s theme. French doors open to the venue’s scenic atrium and outdoor plaza, modeled after the Rathskeller’s Gothic Architecture to make you feel like you’re time-traveling. The venue has two separate get-ready suites, for the soon-to-be-weds to prepare with their respective entourages. The 3,000-square-foot penthouse occupies the entire fourth floor, and is fully equipped with an in-suite salon, leather chairs, and a relaxing rainfall shower. Their second dressing suite is created from restored army barracks, and is an ideal space for history enthusiasts. The property has full wheelchair accessibility, to ensure that all your guests can enjoy your special day.

Services Offered

Tables, chairs, and various décor will be provided by the onsite staff, and will handle the set-up and tear down while you focus on the important things. The team’s event coordinator will work to make sure everything goes according to plan, and that the venue matches your ideal vision. Merri Makers at Mallard Island Yacht Club will handle all your catering needs, with servers available at your reception. The catering team has an array of menu items to choose from, and can accommodate allergy and dietary restrictions.

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Venue details

Hotel/Resort, Private Estate, Ocean/Waterfront View, Ballrooms, Luxury

Guest capacity:

Accommodates up to 250 guests

Ceremony / Reception

1450 East Bay Avenue Manahawkin, NJ 08050

Description:

If you are looking to provide your guests with a destination wedding experience without leaving the Jersey shore, Mallard Island Yacht Club may be the venue for you. The beautiful Barnegat Bay surrounds this gorgeous Long Beach Island estate. There is nothing more romantic than exchanging vows in front of a stacked stone fireplace. The feeling of intimacy is augmented by the presence of loved ones, the soft glow of candles and a crisp ocean breeze. If you prefer an al fresco ceremony, exchange vows out on the lush lawn under the warmth of the golden sun. The gothic sanctuary is an outdoor plaza with grand archways and ornate ceilings that evoke a sense of Old-World Charm. This space is a great location for cocktail hour as your guests mingle, enjoying cocktails, appetizers, and a coastal breeze. Your wedding celebration reaches its peak with a grand reception in the club’s elegant and lavish ballroom. Tiffany blue ceilings and romantic cove lighting set the stage for an enchanting evening. After dinner, French doors lead into a scenic atrium where you and your guests can dance the night away under a sparkling array of romantic lighting. The dedicated staff will assist you to ensure that no detail is spared when planning your special day.

Additional details

Service options, venue notes.

The rental fee ranges from $13,000 to $19,000 for a reception and includes up to 6 hours of event time excluding set up and clean up time. A refundable security deposit of $5,000 is required.

Amenities and Restrictions

- Wedding planning services

- Bride's dressing area

- Groom's dressing area

- Dance floor

- Coat check room

- Upgraded chairs

- Linens, silverware, glassware provided

- Outdoor lighting

- Venue set up and clean up

- Overnight accommodations available

- Day-of coordinator

- Champagne toast

- Complimentary bridal suite

- Full kitchen facilities

- Large parking lot

- Tables Provided

Restrictions

- All food and beverage handled by venue

- Food & beverage minimum

- Venue must approve all decorations

- General liability insurance required

- No rice, birdseed, confetti, etc.

- Catering provided by venue

- Amplified music OK indoors and outdoors

- Smoking outside only

- Alcohol must be provided by venue

- Music must end by 2:00AM

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The venue will provide the space, plus a few extras.

Full wedding (ceremony and reception) pricing

Starting at $45,000 for off-peak dates, and $50,000 for peak dates

Guest capacity

Up to 250 seated guests

About this venue

Surrounded by the beautiful Barnegat Bay, Mallard Island Yacht Club captivates guests with spectacular views and incredible attention to detail. Once on the property, you are transported to another place where every step you take increases your anticipation of the most exciting day of your life. From the luscious gardens to the luxurious interiors, this is a place where hopes and dreams become reality.

Seated guest capacity

• Beaches, Waterfront Settings
• Historic Estates, Mansions

Venue setting

• Covered Outdoor

Our event spaces

The grand center of the Yacht Club is the elegant ballroom featuring a dramatic tiffany blue ceiling. With seating for 250 guests, this room provides the perfect setting for an enchanted evening. Our ballroom will lead you through stunning French doors onto a scenic atrium. Here, guests can dance the night away under a sparkling array of romantic lighting and magnificent coastal views.

Up to 250 Seated

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Services & amenities.

• Bar services
• Catering services
• Dance floor
• Dressing room / Bridal Suite
• Event coordinator
• Event staff
• Liability insurance
• On-site accommodations
• Service staff
• Wedding cake services
• Wheelchair accessible

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Mallard Island Yacht Club Wedding | Mia + Dylan

Enchanting Vows: An Elegant Mallard Island Yacht Club Wedding Experience

Key takeaways.

• Mallard Island Yacht Club is a choice spot for a picturesque wedding, featuring a grand ballroom, a Boathouse Chapel, and outdoor plazas for up to 250 guests.
• Couples can bask in comprehensive wedding service offerings, including on-site catering by Merri Makers, event planning, luxurious accommodations, and inclusive site fees covering essentials.
• Real-life couples like Caitlyn and Dean vouch for the deep, sentimental value provided by the yacht club, punctuated by its charm, inclusive amenities, and the facility’s ability to weave their personal narratives into the venue’s grand setting.

The Allure of a Mallard Island Yacht Club Wedding

Renowned for its breathtaking views of the beautiful Barnegat Bay, the Mallard Island Yacht Club captures the essence of a picturesque waterfront wedding venue. Its grandeur is only enhanced by the panoramic coastal views and access to a scenic atrium that elevates the ambiance, making it a wedding venue that effortlessly captivates guests and enhances the wedding experience.

The grand ballroom is an epitome of elegance. With a ceiling painted in Tiffany blue, the ballroom provides a seating capacity for up to 250 guests, making it an ideal space for grand celebrations. As you step out, the outdoor Veranda and Cocktail Lounge welcome you, offering a space where guests can indulge in champagne and hors d’oeuvres. Surrounded by gardens and influenced by the Gothic style of Princeton University, the architecture adds to the venue’s allure.

The charm of the venue extends beyond the ballroom and outdoor spaces. For a touch of romance, consider the Boathouse Chapel, a place where love stories are etched in eternity.

Exchanging Vows in Style for a Mallard Island Yacht Club Wedding

As soon as you step into the Boathouse Chapel, you’re enveloped by a romantic setting characterized by a grand stone fireplace, candlelight, and bay breezes. This chapel serving as the perfect location for your special day, the open walls allow natural light to flood in, creating an intimate ambiance that caters perfectly to a meaningful ceremony. Whether you choose to exchange vows indoors or opt for the outdoor lawn embraced by the bay breezes, the venue accommodates up to 250 guests, striking a balance between grandeur and intimacy.

The Boathouse Chapel is more than just a venue for the ceremony. Its photography-friendly interior makes it a perfect location for capturing unforgettable ‘first look’ moments and the wedding ceremony.

Next, we’ll explore the reception spaces designed to make the celebration unforgettable.

Celebratory Reception Spaces

The grandeur of the ballroom is perfectly designed for grand celebrations. Accommodating up to 250 guests, the ballroom offers an elegant atmosphere, featuring:

• Gold Chivalri chairs with ivory cushions
• A combination of 60-inch and 72-inch round tables for guest comfort
• Tiffany blue ceiling
• French doors opening to a scenic atrium

These absolutely exquisite features only add to the allure, providing the perfect backdrop for dancing and entertaining guests on the dance floor.

The yacht club’s outdoor plaza is another gem. Inspired by the Rathskeller’s Gothic architecture, the plaza provides a magical setting for the cocktail hour. Picture sipping champagne under the stars, surrounded by your loved ones. It’s an experience that promises to be unforgettable.

Mia + Dylan’s Love Story

Mia and Dylan’s wedding was a culmination of a decade-long love story that began in the halls of their high school. Their journey together had been marked by unwavering support, laughter, and countless cherished memories. So, it was only fitting that they chose Mallard Island for their special day, drawn to its coastal charm and the soothing melody of the nearby beach.

The Journey to “I Do” at Mallard Island Yacht Club

Mia + Dylan celebrated their marriage at Mallard Island Yacht Club in the Spring, marking the beginning of their happily ever after. Let’s take a look at the venue details and amenities that contributed to making their wedding day unforgettable.

Venue Details and Amenities for a Mallard Island Yacht Club Wedding

Mallard Island Yacht Club is not just a venue; it’s an experience. With diverse event spaces including:

• A 3,000-sq. ft. Bridal Penthouse
• A unique Groom’s Shack
• The boathouse Chapel
• Verdant gardens
• A Veranda & Cocktail Lounge
• An elegant Ballroom with a capacity for 250 guests
• Ten private suites for guest accommodations

The yacht club promises a wedding experience like no other.

As an all-inclusive venue, Mallard Island Yacht Club provides comprehensive services, including:

• On-site catering
• Event planning
• Essential rentals
• Overnight accommodations

This streamlines the wedding experience, including finding the perfect bridesmaids dresses. The exceptional service provided by the Maitre D’s ensures that every detail is attended to, making the bride, groom, and their families feel pampered.

Catering Excellence

Mallard Island Yacht Club’s exclusive caterer, Merri Makers Catering, promises a high-quality dining experience. With a diverse array of culinary options, ranging from exquisite hors d’oeuvres to meticulously crafted desserts, Merri Makers Catering ensures that the food at your wedding will be a talking point among your guests.

Moreover, couples have the opportunity to customize their wedding menu to feature their favorite dishes, making the dining experience unique and personal. Having explored the culinary offerings, let’s turn our attention to the luxurious accommodations and services that ensure a memorable wedding night, all part of the comprehensive wedding planning experience.

A Night to Remember at a Mallard Island Yacht Club Wedding

The accommodation at Mallard Island Yacht Club is nothing short of luxurious. With ten luxury suites equipped with amenities like plasma TVs, WiFi, king-sized beds, heated towel warmers, walk-in showers with rain-shower sprays, and views of the coast, the venue ensures that up to 24 guests can stay in comfort and luxury. Among the ten luxurious suites, there is also a handicap accessible suite, showcasing the yacht club’s commitment to inclusivity for all wedding guests.

Additionally, the property facilitates wedding preparations by providing:

• Two separate get-ready suites for the soon-to-be-weds
• A 3,000-square-foot penthouse for the soon-to-be-weds
• Guest rooms with wheelchair accessible space for guests, eliminating the need for shuttle services to a hotel

A night manager is on duty from 9:00 PM to 9:00 AM, which not only enhances security but also provides convenience and support for any post-wedding activities or after-parties that proceed into the night.

We’ve journeyed through the enchanting Mallard Island Yacht Club, a waterfront wedding venue that effortlessly blends coastal tranquillity with sophisticated splendour. Be it the romantic Boathouse Chapel, the elegant grand ballroom, or the magical outdoor plaza, the venue promises a unique and unforgettable wedding experience.

Whether you’re a soon-to-be bride, a wedding planner, or just an admirer of beautiful wedding venues, the Mallard Island Yacht Club offers the perfect backdrop to weave love stories and create unforgettable experiences. Because in the end, it’s not just about the wedding day, but the memories that last a lifetime.

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Your Guide To A Mallard Island Yacht Club Wedding

May 17, 2023.

If you’re newly engaged and are looking for a New Jersey wedding venue that offers luxe amenities and stunning water views, then Mallard Island Yacht Club may just be what you’re looking for. While I am a Philadelphia wedding photographer, I frequently shoot weddings in New Jersey. The Mallard Island Yacht Club is one of my favorite New Jersey wedding venues and one that I highly recommend couples check out. So, if you’re thinking about having a wedding at this gorgeous venue, here is your guide to a Mallard Island Yacht Club wedding.

Mallard Island Yacht Club | Manahawkin, New Jersey

The Mallard Island Yacht Club is a gorgeous New Jersey wedding venue in Manahawkin, New Jersey. A wedding venue that overlooks the Barnegat Bay, and gives you panoramic water views. It provides couples with an elegant, sophisticated, and nautical aesthetic which is perfect for those coastal vibes that many couples go for.

At this New Jersey wedding venue, you will find a plethora of event site options. One is their luxe Boathouse Chapel which gives couples tons of natural light and a place to say “I do” in front of their grand stone hearth. Inside their Grand Ballroom, you will find a Tiffany Blue painted ceiling and crystal clear chandeliers hanging from above. The epitome of elegance and sophistication and a key feature of this stunning New Jersey wedding venue.

Benefits Of Having A Mallard Island Yacht Club Wedding

There are many reasons why couples choose to have their special day at the Mallard Island Yacht Club. However, rather than going on for years about it, here are three reasons why you may choose to have a wedding at this New Jersey wedding venue.

Indoor & Outdoor Event Site Options

A huge benefit of having a Mallard Island Yacht Club wedding is that they have both indoor and outdoor event site options. Couples have the option to tie the knot in the Boathouse Chapel or on their perfectly manicured lawn. This is especially nice for couples who worry about Mother Nature raining on their parade (lol, get it?). It’s always nice to have a Plan B and with a wedding venue that offers a wide variety of event sites, this is a major plus in choosing to get married at this New Jersey wedding venue.

All-Inclusive Venue

Another reason why couples choose to tie the knot here is because it is an all-inclusive wedding venue. This New Jersey wedding venue offers everything from on-site catering services, event planning, and rentals, to overnight accommodations. This in and of itself makes it a key competitor to other wedding venues in the area and a first choice for many couples looking to take a lot of stress away from wedding planning.

Amenities For Your Mallard Island Yacht Club Wedding

The Mallard Island Yacht Club is known for its luxurious and top-quality amenities and service that they offer their couples. Knowing what amenities your wedding venue offers will be a major make or break for some couples. Luckily, however, the Mallard Island Yacht Club provides some of the best of the best. Some amenities included in their wedding packages are:

• Indoor & Outdoor Event Spaces
• On-Site Getting Ready Suites
• Table, Chair, Flatware, Linen, and Glassware Included
• Cleanup Services provided
• Event Planning
• ADA Accessibility
• On-Site Parking

Mallard Island Yacht Club Wedding Cost

If we’re being honest, your budget and the cost of your venue will also factor in whether or not you’re having a Mallard Island Yacht Club wedding. There are two determining factors when it comes to how wedding venues charge for the use of their venue. One is how many guests and two is what time of year/season you book your wedding. In this case, the Mallard Island Yacht Club does offer different rates for off-peak season and peak season.

This New Jersey wedding venue also offers two different options to reserve the estate for your wedding. One is a full estate rental, while the other is a 5-hour event rental plus an on-site ceremony.

It is always important to research the cost and availability of a venue with them directly! You can view more of the cost for a Mallard Island Yacht Club wedding here!

Mallard Island Yacht Club Wedding Guest Capacity

At this time, this New Jersey wedding venue has a maximum guest capacity of 250 guests.

Important Information For Your Mallard Island Yacht Club Wedding

Before booking your wedding at this New Jersey wedding venue, here is some important information that you’re going to need beforehand!

• In-House Alcohol Use Only
• Amplified Music is Permitted Both Indoors & Outdoors
• Fireworks Are Prohibited
• No Playing Music After 11 pm
• No Smoking Wedding Venue

Hotels Near Mallard Island Yacht Club

This New Jersey wedding venue does offer on-site overnight accommodations for up to 24 guests. However, if you’re looking for more overnight accommodations for your guests, here are some nearby hotels for your special day.

The Sand Castle Bed and Breakfast

The Sea Shell Resort & Beach Club

Holiday Inn Manahawkin/Long Beach Island

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Surrounded by the natural splendor of the Barnegat Bay on the Jersey Shoreline, the Mallard Island Yacht Club offers an elegant and stately, yet intimate venue for your wedding. Sweeping Bay views provide a magnificent backdrop for Mallard Island Yacht Club. The spectacular Ballroom boasts panoramic waterfront views. Ten inviting guestrooms add to the breathtaking ambiance of this unique setting.

Artfully arranged landscapes adorn a grand exterior in the style of the prestigious Southern Yacht Clubs. With incredible views of the Bay, we encourage you and your guests to stroll outdoors while enjoying fine foods from our team of culinary experts.

Everyone in attendance will be awed by the lavish surroundings you've chosen. Mallard Island Yacht Club is truly in a class of its own.

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Had my wedding at Mallard Island September 2018 and it was so perfect. Danielle is amazing and so helpful through the whole wedding planning process. She answered my numerous emails with questions during planning and was so nice and honest. The grounds at mallard are absolutely amazing and the bridal suite is from a dream. It was so sad leaving the morning after our wedding. The food by Taste Catering was amazing. The surf and turf was cooked perfectly and all of our guests raved about how delicious their meals were. If you're looking for an amazing venue for an upscale beach wedding, definitely give Mallard a look. It was worth every penny!

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I'd give zero stars if I could. Wedding started over a half hour late. Then an hour cocktail hour. No one telling you where to go or the many offerings throughout the venue. Chained to my table from 7:00 when dinner service started. At 9:30 we were FINALLY served dinner, and it was cold. I sent it back (hell you made me wait 2.5 hours, I want hot food. My plate came back extremely hot...too bad the food was barely room temp. Dancing in between courses is awful. Serve dinner to all within 45 minutes (soup to nuts-yes, I did it at a high end country club for 15 years) and free guests from their tables. And, for the price, your servers (and what was the deal with the server with the giant bag at her hip?) should know "serve from the left; remove from the right." It was pretty, but that's where the good ended. Waste of money.

This place is heaven on earth Went to a wedding here The moon, the sunset, the apps were so good This is the most perfect venue for a wedding I think for any season! Wish I got married here But please if you are going to have a wedding do not get that cheap verde champagine that taste like sugar water. Thank god the bartender found me some real bubbly This venue is the best 360 views and it has it all, romantic picture perfect.

These people are crooks, planned a wedding for 2021. We were told to get insurance for wedding and couldn't get cover for covid, we canceled the wedding 5 months out, they kept my $22 thousand dollar deposit. Stay far away from these people crooks.

Great wedding space and staff. Had a blast the entire weekend. The wedding suite upstairs is the best I have ever seen and has 5 other rooms for the wedding party. The happy couple was able to dock the entire time they were staying over and had everything taken care of. One of the best weddings I've ever attended.

Hands down, one of the best places for wedding , the venue & space are exceptional. It was this past Sat , in windy Cold rain, this palce did NOT disappoint. WE were greeted with hot apple cider & Wamr hot cocoa, with marshmallows. Excellent!!! The spread they had was nothing short of remarkable!! FRom seafood platter, to Some of the freshest Fruit , & servers were Still walking around with crab cake sliders & etc, awesome!! The ceremony was out near the pier, on a sunny day would have been beautiful, but even with wind gusts & rain, it was still Gorgeous wedding !!! If there were people considering to use this place-I would , they were great!!!!

Beautiful venue for weddings located on the bay just before you go over the bridge to long beach island. Just a tip: you do not have to go over the bridge. There are a couple jug handles and turn offs you can manage before you hit the crazy bridge traffic. The venue has 4 floors. The whole upper floor is dedicated to the bridal sweet. Its beautiful. Definitely great for the pre-wedding pictures. The 3rd floor is for groomsmen and guests of your choosing. 10 rooms total. All the rooms are so beautiful and much better than a hotel. Feels like home. The showers are hugeeee and have multiple heads and benches. They offer a variety of shampoos and conditioners. No fridges in rooms but then again I guess this isnt a hotel. TVs are small but nobody watches TV during a wedding weekend. Bed was so comfy. The 2nd floor is the reception area. Huge room with a ballroom. The ballroom has a deck and windows that are mechanically pulled back for when it cools down outside. The 1st floor is the reception area and impressive as well. The outside has multiple areas. One including a firepit/lawn, very small beach area, an enclosed gazebo pier where the wedding takes place. Fit about 200 people. There is also another pier that goes much further out with a bench at the end of it. For the groomsmen there is a groomshack that is built like a man-cave. Small but cute. One of the best venues I have been too. Not too big and not too small and very impressive. Really only few issues as some of the outlets did not work. Also there is no black out shades on the windows. Not sure if this is a tactic to get you the heck out of there but it definitely works. The air conditioner was also noisy. It did not even work in one of the room. They did have an extra air conditioner to provide but still unfortunate.

Stunning venue for a wedding... Gem of the Jerz Shore. What an estate, great food, service and grounds. I mean a steak and cheese station... yeah.. I was lucky to be invited to stay the night the the party and made for such a great time as the mansion is great place for everyone to celebrate and hang out after. The groom shack was the perfect place to hang out before the ceremony...

I attended a wedding here. The setting was very nice and the food was excellent.

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An Elegant, Nautical Wedding at Mallard Island Yacht Club in Long Beach Island, New Jersey

High school sweethearts, Monika Schule (28, a neonatal nurse practitioner) and Jeffrey Reisenauer (28, a NYPD police officer) fell in love with their Jersey Shore wedding venue, Mallard Island Yacht Club, thanks to it's endless opportunities for scenic photo backdrops. "It's the perfect blend of opulence and seaside comfort—the type of place where it feels right to walk barefoot in the sand with your ball gown on," says Monika. Channeling that vibe, the couple decided on a "nautical elegance" aesthetic for their summer wedding by the sea. They used a color scheme of French blue and champagne—a sophisticated twist on the typical nautical color palette—to pull it all off. Sweet, personalized details like the custom copper camargue cross that hung above the altar space during the ceremony and the "amperSAND" that connected their chairs at the reception were just a few of the things that made Monika and Jeff's day truly theirs.

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Mallard Island Yacht Club Wedding

Despite the obstacles and stresses, Austin and Loressa’s day came together beautifully. The Mallard Island Yacht Club in Manahawkin, NJ was an incredible waterfront venue with so many great views and places to capture their love for each other. It also happened to be the first venue Loressa visited and fit her vision of a “New England Classy” wedding perfectly.

The ceremony was special from the start as Loressa’s Dad walked her down the aisle, after having been paralyzed from the neck down just four years ago. Despite being told he would never walk again, he beat all the odds and was able to not only walk Loressa down the aisle but also dance with her at the reception. Talk about an emotional moment!

From the huge smile on Austin’s face when Loressa walked down the aisle, to their personalized vows, to the lively reception that followed, Loressa and Austin’s day was so special. Personalized touches like a champagne wall built by the mother-of-the-bride and a live painter at the reception painting a portrait of Loressa and Austin’s first dance made their day all the more unique and memorable.

The inspiration behind my day really went into mirroring the classiness of the venue. When looking for a venue, I had a completely open mind and the only criteria that it needed to meet was that it needed to be by the water. Mallard Island Yacht Club was the first venue that I toured and I fell in love with it instantly.

When planning this wedding, it felt like I was picking random pieces and details that I knew I liked but wasn’t certain if they all would mesh together. Luckily, on the wedding day, it all seemed to correlate with each other and flow nicely and didn’t look piecemealed.

I also had my family friend and youth pastor marry us. He has been a great role model both in life and with my relationship with Jesus since I was 11 years old so having him marry me and my husband was really special.

From the bride: Luckily the beauty of Mallard Island Yacht Club is the venue itself and the details that it already comes with so I didn’t have to do much to decorate my space. I did have flowers from my florist put up on the mantel at the ceremony and my mom bought fake ivy to put on the doors of the ceremony for something extra.

Additionally, we did add some personal touches to the venue in our framed pictures at the reception and our champagne wall. The champagne wall was a labor of love that my mother and uncle made from scratch.

My husband and I are not very much into cake and decided to not put so much attention on our wedding cake but rather have more dessert options. So instead of cake, we opted for a chocolate fountain, donut wall, and ice cream sundae bar.

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Cinema and Video: William Avery Photography DJ: Elite Digital Images Transportation: Shooboo Shuttle Floral Designer: Michelle’s Flower Bar Caterer: Merri-Makers Catering Tuxedo and Mens Attire: Friar Tux Veils and headpieces: Dareth Colburn Designs Shoes: Kailee P Bridesmaid Dresses: Azazie Dress Store: Blush Bridal Couture Beauty: Taffeta Hair & Makeup Design Beauty: Razberri’s Salon & Spa Ring Designer: Hani Jewelry Invitation Designer: Minted Reception Venue: Mallard Island Yacht Club Ceremony Location: Mallard Island Yacht Club Photographer: William Avery Photography