Mallard Island Yacht Club | Manahawkin, New Jersey Wedding Venue
If you’re looking to give your guests a destination wedding experience without leaving the Jersey shore, Mallard Island Yacht Club may be the venue for you. This gorgeous Long Beach Island estate is bordered by the beautiful Barnegat Bay, which provides the perfect backdrop for picturesque photos. When it’s time for your ceremony, there’s nothing more romantic than exchanging vows in the Boathouse Chapel while standing in front of the stone fireplace. If you prefer an outdoor ceremony, opt to exchange your vows on the lawn under the warmth of a golden sun with a crisp ocean breeze. With grand archways and ornate ceilings, the outdoor plaza is a classic gothic sanctuary and an ideal location for cocktail hour as your guests mingle, enjoying champagne, appetizers, a coastal breeze, and old-world charm. Your wedding celebration will reach its peak with a grand reception in the club’s elegant ballroom. After dinner, French doors lead into a scenic atrium where you and your guests can dance the night away and celebrate your perfect day.
Reasons I love Mallard Island Yacht Club:
It’s a waterfront venue with unsurpassed views of the bay and the beautiful landscaping.
The 4th floor of Mallard Island Yacht Club is a 3,000-square foot Bridal Penthouse that is ideal for portraits, thanks to the amazing natural light and is the highlight of the estate. Your wedding party can spend the day getting ready in the in-suite salon.
The unique groom’s suite was once an army barracks and then a clam shack until it was restored.
As a wedding photographer, I’m always on the lookout for ideal photo locations and Mallard Island Yacht Club has plenty at every turn.
Your guests can sip champagne and enjoy cocktail hour as they stroll through the lush gardens and explore the beautiful outdoor plaza, which was modeled after the Rathskeller’s Gothic Architecture and Princeton University.
The stunning covered boathouse chapel comes complete with a beautiful grand stone fireplace, perfect for your ceremony. The lush, immaculate lawn is equally beautiful, in case you’d rather exchange your vows under an open sky.
The grand center of Mallard Island Yacht Club is the elegant ballroom featuring a dramatic Tiffany blue ceiling and a scenic atrium. With seating for 250 guests, the ballroom provides the perfect setting for an evening full of dinner, drinks, and dancing.
When the party is over, you and your closest guests can retreat to luxurious private rooms for the evening.
Mallard Island Yacht Club is conveniently located 60 miles from Philadelphia and 100 miles from New York City.
Thank you to Allison McCafferty for allowing me to photograph this day with you last Summer!
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