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Bonnet Island Estate
4.8 ★★★★★ 160 Google reviews · Beachfront wedding venue in Manahawkin, New Jersey · 0.4 mi to the sand
Plan your tour
- Setting beachfront venue, 0.4 mi to the sand — verified by its distance to a real shoreline
- Lodging on-site rooms come up in reviews and the venue's own info — a built-in room block for a destination beach wedding; ask what's included
- Phone +1 609-494-9100
- Website weddingsofdistinctionnj.com — most venues book tours right on their site
On the property
“The bridal suite is absolutely stunning and immaculate.”
“The location is absolutely perfect with classy yacht club vibes, wide open spaces and views of the bay and LBI, and the staff is the most professional and accommodating.”
What couples highlight
“I've recently had the pleasure of officiating a wedding at Bonnet Island and was extremely impressed with how beautiful everything was as well as the professionalism of the staff.”
“We cannot recommend the beautiful venue, estate, excellent staff, and amazing food enough.”
“From start to finish, they made the entire wedding planning process smooth and stress-free, and on the big day, everything ran perfectly.”
“We got married here a few weeks ago, and our guests are still reaching out to say it was the best wedding they’ve ever attended.”
“The entire staff on the day of our wedding had a high level of attention to detail and made sure everything was as perfect as can be.”
From the reviews
Just got married here last week and it was the more unforgettable experience we could have ever imagined. The food was so delicious, and all our guests are still raving about it.
I can’t say enough wonderful things about Bonnet and the entire Merri-Makers team. From start to finish, they made the entire wedding planning process smooth and stress-free, and on the big day, everything ran perfectly.
We could not have asked for a better venue for our wedding. The estate is absolutely gorgeous, and the staff was magnificent. Our event coordinator, Mary, was the initial reason why we decided to go with Bonnet Island Estate for our wedding. She is incredible.
Our daughter's wedding was absolutely flawless with the help of Mary, Nancy, Frank, Kelly, Brooke, Haley and the rest of the Bonnet Island team! My daughter gave them her vision and they went above and beyond to make it happen! From the moment we arrived on site, we felt pampered and special.
Getting married at Bonnet Island Estate
Two things make the tour worth the drive. First, see the ceremony spot at the exact time of day you'd say your vows — a west-facing beach glows at sunset but bakes at noon, and you'll want to feel the wind, watch where the sun sits, and walk the path your guests take across the sand. Second, bring your real questions: the weather backup (where does the ceremony move if it rains or the wind kicks up?), who pulls the beach permit, the sound-ordinance curfew, the catering and bar policy, and exactly what's included — chairs, setup, and teardown on sand are where quotes quietly diverge. Peak beach dates book 12–18 months out, so if the tour feels right, ask what's open in your season before you leave.
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