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Shell Island Resort

Shell Island Resort

Wrightsville Beach, NC
4.7 out of 5 rating, 77 Reviews
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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2019 Winner
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    Affordable & beautiful oceanfront hotel & event venue

    My husband and I chose Shell Island Resort to host our out of town guests for our wedding weekend. The location is absolutely stunning with views in every direction and really giving all of our guests a true feel of Wrightsville Beach. The property is no frills but has everything you need including a pool, gym, restaurant and bar (though the restaurant and bar close around 4 every day but there are plenty of great options in town!). Plus every single room is a suite with an oceanfront view. We hosted a welcome party and post-wedding brunch in the banquet room. It's a stunning room with views of the ocean and a patio that opens up off the back. The price is very reasonable and their service is good. Meredith is really the star though, she is so easy to work with, responsive, attentive and genuinely the best. Highly recommend!!
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    Gina D. Sent on 07/28/2022
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    Perfect Destination Wedding

    The Atlantic Ocean is your backdrop! Meredith Swicegood could not of been more professional or helpful! Truly a magical place to come for a night, or a week!
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    Jay B. Sent on 02/20/2020
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    Jay Bryant

    If you're planning a wedding, look no further.
    The entire staff is dedicated to making your special day truly a Special One!!!!
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    Anita B. Sent on 12/29/2019
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    Outstanding

    This place was outstanding it was every I would of hoped for and more for our special day.
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    Tana F. Sent on 06/25/2019
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    Faircloth/Lee Wedding 6/21/19

    Shell Island Resort was beyond amazing!!
    From the event planning over the past 10 months to last minute changes with our wedding reception & guest headcount was seamless. We worked with Alex & Valerie and they both were professional and always willing to make sure we were 100% satisfied.
    While we did use incrediblebeachweddings.com & worked with Tracy for the ceremony package; Shell Island covered everything with the reception, additional space for the bridal party to get ready, our blocked rooms and just overall amazing customer service.
    The rooms were clean and well kept.
    The convenience of having more than enough parking for our family and guests was awesome! We had over 130 people (total) at our wedding & reception.
    The safeness of the resort allowed our children to stick together with the older children and come and go to the pool as they pleased.
    The food was scrumptious too!! The fried chicken, sides & vegetables were well seasoned and very tasteful.
    We would definitely choose Shell Island if we had to do it all over again!
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    Megan Sent on 06/17/2019
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    Wedding at Shell Island Resort

    We got married at Shell Island on June 1. From the very start, working with Meredith, George, Alex, and Valerie has been a true pleasure. Their whole team was always on top of any questions, concerns, and requests we had. And let me tell you, we had a zillion questions! The service was top notch - everything was executed flawlessly! The food, drinks, amazing view, and staff made this the most memorable night of our lives. We can't thank them enough! If you want a professional group to handle your wedding, look no further than Shell Island.
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    Kristy E. Sent on 06/27/2019
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    Romantic Oceanside Wedding!

    Our wedding day was absolutely beautiful on the beach! We had an arbor right next to the ocean that was decorated with white flowy curtains, wisteria flowers, and amnesia roses. This was a picturesque and ideal spot for us to say our vows! We were so very happy and excited to see that our wedding went so well! Everything flowed pretty smoothly and everyone enjoyed the food and the reception. The ballroom was beautifully decorated and had a perfect view of the ocean and beach. Their new renovations to the ballroom after the hurricane were incredible! We can't wait to visit them again in the future and reminisce.
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    Amanda Sent on 06/10/2019
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    Awesome experience

    Valerie was awesome to work with
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    Jennifer Sent on 10/29/2019
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    Amazing and perfect

    Created a stress free and perfect evening!!
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    Rebecca Sent on 07/10/2019
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    Amazing overall experience

    Shell Island Resort was nothing short of amazing for our wedding day this June. From every detail they made everything stress free, worked with us and made sure eveything was perfect. From Valerie assisting, planning and day of coordinating every detail perfectly to Amber the bartender making sure all of our guests had a great time, to say we were impressed was an understatement. They went WAY above and beyond to make everything perfect for us and we couldn’t be happier we chose them for our day!
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    Alexandria Sent on 07/29/2018
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    Having our wedding at Shell Island was the best decision we could have possibly made. For all of you destination brides out there is the place you want to be!! We are from upstate NY, but my brother is stationed at Fort Bragg, and we were lucky enough to find this treasure. I don't have the words to describe how amazing Alex and all of the staff at Shell Island are. Alex took care of everything for us, and did everything to ensure that our day was perfect and smooth. It was amazing being able to show up and just enjoy our weekend knowing that everything was taken care of. She always responded quickly to my thousands of emails and constant questions without complaint. The other staff at the resort were fantastic as well. Our rooms were always kept clean, and the bar and wait staff were welcoming and helpful. I even had a bartender run through the bushes to bring me a fresh beer (without me even asking) when he saw I was running low! Alex was also great at making sure we stayed within our budget. She was always helping us find ways to save a buck here or there without sacrificing quality or what we wanted for our big day (we were able to have our dream wedding for under $15K). The food at Shell was also amazing. Our guests couldn't say enough about how great both the cocktail hour and main meal were. All of this great service overlooked the ocean...we couldn't have asked for more. Highly recommend Shell Island Resort for all celebrations!!!

    Shell Island Resort's reply:

    Alexandria,
    It was so awesome to work with the two of you. I am so sad that it is actually over!! Please come back to visit, and let me know if you need anything in the future.
    -Alex
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    Robyn Sent on 06/09/2018
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    Beautiful place to get married...rooms could use some better beds but the venue just perfect. Staffed helped keep it flowing even with a few hiccups
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    Katelyn Sent on 07/31/2018
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    The Shell Island team was amazing. It was such a beautiful venue and each member for the team was great. Alex and Kalie were absolutely wonderful and got back to me promptly and answered all of my many questions! They were friendly, professional, and made the whole wedding planning process a breeze. Alex truly went above and beyond to give me advice, vendor recommendations, and anything else I needed! They made our day truly stress free! Thank you guys!
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    Erin Sent on 04/03/2018
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    Where do I even begin! Our day was the BEST day I could have ever imagined. Hats off to Alex Lorenz (our coordinator) and Lakin (our bartender), they were both amazing. The venue was stunning from the beach ceremony to the ballroom reception. I was never stressed for a minute on my wedding day because Alex took care of everything imaginable. It was the perfect day - in every way. Thank you ladies! I will never forget my perfect wedding.

    Shell Island Resort's reply:

    Erin and Val,

    Thank you for trusting us with your special day. We loved working with you both!! Congratulations!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    -Alex
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    Sarah Sent on 11/04/2017
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    My daughter and son-in-law were wed on the beach and had their reception in the Ocean Ballroom. Alex Lorenz was absolutely wonderful. She answered numerous questions with patience abound. She even comforted us when we thought we would get rained out said "no fears, all will be beautiful" and it was. Turned out perfect day for beach wedding! The food was wonderful, staff attentive and event flowed flawlessly. She even helped with a couple special requests. The entire staff had smiles and were eager to please. Thank you!!!

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    Sarah,

    I am so glad to hear everything went the way you wanted. It was a pleasure working with you and your family and I hope you all come back and see us. Let me know if I can do anything in the future!

    Thank you,
    Alex Lorenz Mull
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    Jennifer Sent on 11/04/2017
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    Shell Island Resort was the perfect location for our beach ceremony! We loved that our guests could all stay in one location, and the north end of wrightsville beach provided an absolutely gorgeous location for out of town guests to get to experience. The staff (especially Alex) made the planning process very easy, and on site staff was accommodating and friendly. We couldn't be happier with our experience at Shell Island and would highly recommend!!
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    Brittany Sent on 10/23/2017
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    Shell Island Resort went above and beyond for my wedding last weekend. I cannot believe how perfect our big day turned out. We worked closely with Alex and Kalie during the eleven months of planning. They were extremely helpful, answered all questions, and made sure every detail was taken care of the day before and the day of our wedding. Also, the kitchen staff was amazing. George and James spent all day at the venue getting things ready, and they made sure I had everything I needed while we set up and tore down the reception area. They checked on us regularly and eased my mind all day. My whole experience was so stress-free and perfect. I couldn't be more happy with how our wedding weekend turned out! If you are thinking about having your wedding at Shell Island Resort, you will not be sorry!!
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    Erica Sent on 06/11/2017
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    Thank you to the entire Shell Island Team, and a huge God Bless You to Alex for making our day so memorable. I can honestly say it was a stress free day. Everything was perfect from wedding set-up thru reception breakdown. All our family and friends had only good things to say, and we truly enjoyed the day! Food was terrific, decorations were beautiful, staff was professional and friendly, we couldn't have asked for anything more! I highly recommend Shell Island for you wedding! It was a great experience all the way around.

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    Erica,

    Thank you for choosing Shell Island to host your special day. I am so honored to have been a part of it, and I know the rest of the staff feels the same. Please let me know if we can do anything for you in the future!!

    -Alex
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    Kim Sent on 04/28/2017
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    My daughter was married at Shell Island Resort April 21, 2017. It was fabulous! Everything was taken care of for me and I did not need to worry about a thing! I worked with Kym Purvis and she was the best! Any time I had a question, she was there to help. Shell Island took care of the wedding on the beach and the reception. The food was delicious - especially the fried chicken!! We could not have asked for a better venue or caterer!

    Shell Island Resort's reply:

    Hi Kim!

    Thank you very much for the compliments. You were a pleasure to work with and I am so pleased that everyone enjoyed the special day. I appreciated you taking the time to provide feedback. It is very special for us to hear. Please keep us in mind for any future needs.

    Thank you!
    Kym Purvis
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    Janet Sent on 10/29/2019
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    Beautiful Beach Front Wedding Venue

    I began to work with Meredith, right after the Hurricane in 2018, the p;lace was under renovation and it was hard to see the vision of what was to come; however Meredith was so helpful and excited about what they could offer I decided to book with them and believe in the vision. She was absolutely right. The venue turned out perfect and when I was assigned to work with Valerie, things got better. She was so professional and kind and made everything easy.
    The food was great, we did a buffet and they added plated salads and fresh bread on the tables. They decorated with the colored linens I provided and they set up the tables the way I asked.
    The only thing I was surprised by was that during the reception they asked that the doors remained open, lights on and even when I asked to turned them down to have more of a party atmosphere for DJ and dancing to get amped up they did not. so not at lot of privacy as guest kept looking in and doors remained propped open.
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    Toyah Sent on 04/03/2017
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    My wedding was April 1, 2017, and I must say that Shell Island Resort and it's staff were amazing!! Alex Lorenz was God sent!! Her and the entire staff were super accommodating. Alex answered all of my questions and made sure that every detail was handled. We only had about three months to plan an entire wedding, and Alex did it with ease. On the day of, she and George took care of EVERYTHING. All my husband and I had to do was show up. Chef Green was amazing as well! All of our guests loved the food! I highly recommend Shell Island Resort as a wedding venue to all couples looking for a wonderful staff that is truly invested in making the bride and groom happy on their big day!

    Shell Island Resort's reply:

    Toyah and Carlos,

    Thank you so much for your review! We loved having you and your family here with us, and are so happy you chose Shell Island Resort to share your special day with. Please let me know if there is anything I can do for you all in the future!

    Sincerely,
    Alex Lorenz
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    Eva Sent on 01/05/2017
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    I had a wedding here at the resort in December and couldn't have been happier! Alex Lorenz was such a joy to work with; she was always quick to respond and satisfy my requests. The resort sits right at the end of Wrightsville, and every room has a view of the water. My guests were all in love with the resort, and the wedding ran perfectly thanks to Alex's help. I would definitely recommend this as a gorgeous vacation or wedding venue!
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    Megan Sent on 08/20/2016
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    From the first stages of planning until the day of the wedding- Alex Lorenz was so helpful and accommodating to all of our wishes for the wedding. She made sure that our day was exactly as we imagined, and really went above and beyond to make us feel special. Alex answered all of our questions/emails promptly (sometimes within a few hours!). All of the out of town guests raved about how beautiful the venue was, being right on the beach was the perfect location to host our event. Thank you to the whole crew at Shell Island Resort for making our day perfect.

    Ryan and Megan
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    Emily Sent on 07/22/2016
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    I cannot begin to think of enough good things to say about Alex Lorenz and the service she provided for my wedding at Shell Island Resort. We met last October when my now husband and I went to visit the property, and we immediately clicked! She had an answer to every one of my questions, she accommodated all our requests, and she kept us in the loop as needed, which was great considering we live out of town. Everything ran so smoothly and the vision all came together perfectly - I owe that to Alex, she was amazing! I wouldn’t have changed anything about our special day at Shell Island, and am so happy to have met Alex! We love you girl!
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