I've known that I wanted to have my wedding at Bonnet Island since I was 10 years old and saw how beautiful it was when crossing the bridge into LBI in the summer - I never believed my dream would come true! Bonnet Island is truly the most beautiful venue and will be the perfect backdrop to any event. Even in the rainy and windy weather for my wedding, I felt confident knowing that the venue would still look beautiful. The staff is incredibly attentive and they have so much experience that they will 100% know how to handle any situation that arises. Mary was my coordinator and was so responsive and helpful - I knew that I could text or call her at any minute and she would be there for me. She helped handle so many last-minute details and vendor issues which could have been disastrous, but made me feel like everything was under control so I didn't stress! All of my guests said this was the best wedding they've ever been to, and I couldn't recommend Bonnet Island enough!!

We are thrilled with Bonnet as a venue but especially the staff. Everything was preplanned so well. The day went smoothly. The staff was professional and went above and beyond.

Bonnet Island Estate made our dream wedding come true! From the pre planning process with Mary to the day of the wedding at Bonnet Island was absolute perfection. Mary made the planning so easy and stress free. The entire staff paid attention to detail and went above and beyond to ensure we were happy. The bridal attendants were so attentive, helpful and friendly! The staff, service, food and beautiful estate were all so amazing that we received so many compliments from our guests. We can’t thank them enough for how great they were. We highly recommend Bonnet Island Estate!

The wedding was absolutely perfect in every single way. That is no exaggeration. Working with Andrea for the months leading up to our big day was an amazing experience- she’s prompt, honest, experienced, and made me feel like she cared so much about our wedding in a way that was bigger than just being her job. The day of crew of Andrea, Lauren, Nancy, Brooke, and Kaylin made all the difference- every detail was taken care of not just for the Groom and I, but our entire wedding party! They bring professionalism to another level and truly are in the business of making dreams come true! The food, the grounds, the staff were all IMPECCABLE!

A dream come true. The estate, it’s amenities, the staff, the food, the grounds….all of it is a 10/10 and made our wedding weekend beyond our expectations!! It’s more than a beautiful venue…it’s an experience. We often reflect on how choosing Bonnet was the best decision we made around our wedding and how we’re so grateful. Andrea is incredible — so attentive, patient, kind, professional and a joy to work with. The whole team is!! They truly make you feel like Bonnet is yours - for the wedding weekend and forever. We cannot recommend Bonnet Island Estate enough - it’s absolutely gorgeous and every single thing is taken care of so seamlessly and professionally. Thank you for everything Bonnet team!!!!!!

Where to begin!? Bonnet Island was the very first venue we seriously toured, and while we did our due diligence by looking elsewhere, we knew it was the place instantly. From the setting to the design details to the stellar staff, everything was perfect.

Andrea and her team at Weddings of Distinction took such good care of us. When we had to postpone by a full year due to COVID, they were incredibly flexible and let us transfer to a new date we felt more comfortable with. They were helpful with vendor recommendations but were also happy to work with new faces.

Though we brought in our own independent weekend coordinator to help us out, Andrea still inspired confidence that she could have handled the whole weekend herself with her eyes closed — you'd be in great hands with just the Weddings of Distinction team. The whole team, from the bridal attendants (yay Jordan and Kayla!) to the maître d' to the overnight manager, was so great. If there were any logistical hiccups day of, we were blissfully unaware.

Everyone hopes for perfect weather on their wedding day, but I think where Bonnet shone brightest might have been how it faired even on a sub-optimal day with a weather contingency. We had high winds, cloudy skies, and a sprinkle of rain for our October wedding day, but guests could enjoy the open-air, yet covered Boathouse Chapel ceremony and Veranda cocktail hour while still taking in the gorgeous waterfront views.

We ended up with about 165 guests and an 11-piece band, all of which fit very comfortably in the ballroom. I understand the occupancy can go higher, but this was perfect for us — we filled the space but didn't feel overly crowded.

We loved the overnight accommodations (all 12 on-site guest suites are OUT OF THIS WORLD and such a value add) and the fact that we had the full run of the property for an on-site after party. After many hours of dancing in the ballroom, we set up late-night karaoke in the main floor of the house, which went until the wee hours of the morning. The Bonnet/Weddings of Distinction team really helped our unique vision come to life and encouraged us to be creative with the space!

Our guests keep saying it was the most beautiful setting for a wedding, and they're 100% right. For that, we can't thank the team at Bonnet enough!

Where do I even begin? MIYC was the first venue we toured and we kept coming back to it - the bridal suite alone is a selling point. However, for us, it was Danielle who captured our hearts.

The venue is beautiful and the plus of having some of your guests stay over was unique. We were nervous about the food because my group of guests are 'foodies' however everyone is still talking about how amazing everything was. Unfortunately for us, we got married during a hurricane but let it be known that the crew at MIYC are professionals when it comes to the weather. They did not skip a beat and the day went off without a hitch.

When it comes to Danielle, her professionalism and personality shines through it all. She is so accomodating and helpful. I'm not sure what we would have done without her throughout the whole process. She sends check in emails to keep you up to date on what's going on, what you should be doing at this point in your wedding process which I really appreciated. She is also SO helpful the day of the wedding. She walked me down the aisle with an umbrella (along with 3 other member of the MIYC crew) to make sure not 1 ounce of water got on me. She is perfection in every way possible.

As other people have mentioned in the review, the MIYC is a little pricey but to be able to completely trust your venue is something you can't put a value on.

Thank you to Danielle and everyone at MIYC for making our day perfect.

We could not have asked for a better venue for our wedding day! From our initial tour with Danielle to the morning after our wedding was nothing short of fabulous! Our guests are STILL talking about what a beautiful and different venue Mallard Island is.

Danielle is amazing and fun to work with! She was extremely responsive and professional throughout the planning process and kept in constant communication with us. Wedding planning can be stressful but Danielle made it seamless for us and we can not thank her enough for everything to make our day so perfect!

Our bridal attendant was amazing too! She tended to us from start to finish and was always 5 steps ahead of knowing exactly what we needed without us having to say a word. She helped calm any nerves I had throughout the entire day and kept everything positive and fun!

We are forever grateful to Danielle, Taste and the entire Mallard Island staff and crew for everything they did to go above and beyond to make sure our wedding was everything we dreamed of and more!

From our first meeting we felt very confident that Danielle & the staff (Taste Catering) at Mallard Island would provide us the wedding of our dreams. The venue is beautiful & the staff was so friendly! Every request we made was met & often exceeded. Danielle was always quick to respond to any questions we had. She is detailed oriented & extremely professional. The day could have not gone any better & they provided us a lifetime of memories. We highly recommend this venue & Taste Catering. Thank you to Danielle & the team at Mallard Island Yacht Club! -Alyssa & Chris L.

Of all the places that my husband and I looked at prior to Mallard Island just seemed like a waste of time. Mallard Island is the COMPLETE package. We chose to reserve the estate for the evening and over night to ensure we could have some of our guests stay on property. Having everything in one spot truly spoke to my husband and I - we are hospitality professionals and know how important it is to keep everyone in one place to ensure you don't loose anyone in the relocating process. We are also from the Jersey Shore area (Atlantic City) so we always wanted to have our big day on the water which Mallard delivered with their chapel at the end of the dock over the water, it was a vision. The estate is beautiful with 10 suites for your guests to stay and one MASSIVE bridal suite (ladies, you have to see it, it's jaw dropping). The effortless transition from ceremony, to cocktail hour, to reception, finally to our after party made our night. It was more or less a big house party! We loved the look and feel of Mallard Island and 10/6/19 will go down as the best day of our lives!!