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Reception
$7,000 starting price
Reception
$7,000 starting price

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The Long Beach Island Foundation of the Arts and Sciences, a historic venue, awaits couples' weddings in the Southern New Jersey area. Located on the coast, LBIF offers bright open indoor spaces with unique architecture and art pieces for guests to mull over during a cocktail hour or wedding reception. Located minutes from the Barnegat Lighthouse State Park on Long Beach Island.


This venue is the perfect stylish and nostalgic reception space to follow a relaxed beach ceremony of up to 150 people. Couples will find outdoor walking paths and near direct access to the beach across the street. Thu upstairs patio overlooking the Barnegat Bay is the perfect breezy location for a cocktail hour. Meanwhile, the main gallery inside the venue is transformed into a stunning fairy tale reception venue. Contemporary art exhibitions adorn the walls of LBIF's indoor reception space and adds to the colorful entertainment during your celebration.


LBIF welcomes couples for receptions, bridal showers, and engagement parties. Beach access is directly across the street, and there is ample onsite parking to ensure guests have an easy time arriving to their event. We are the ONLY venue on Long Beach Island that provides couples with the freedom to curate the wedding of their dreams. LBIF's in-house wedding planner is available by appointment to help consult or plan your wedding. Extra fees apply.


The LBIF was founded in 1948 by Boris Blai, who studied sculpture under Auguste Rodin. For those with a little dust on their art history textbooks, Rodin is best known for his statue, "The Thinker," and other pieces depicting human realism. In addition to studying under Rodin, Blai also was a founding member of the Tyler School of Art at Temple University. The LBIF of the Arts and Sciences continues to enhance the creative arts and the physical sciences to support.

Frequently asked questions

Do you have a site fee for wedding receptions at your venue?

Yes

What is the starting site fee for wedding receptions during peak season?

$7,000

What is the starting site fee for wedding receptions during off-peak season?

$7,000

Do you have a site fee for wedding ceremonies at your venue?

Yes

Which of the following are included in starting site fee?

Chairs
Clean Up
Parking
Set Up
Tables

How many event spaces or rooms does your venue offer?

3

Describe your venue:

Art Gallery
Beach
Historic Building
Museum
Waterfront

What kind of settings are available?

Indoor
Uncovered Outdoor

Which of the following wedding events does your venue service?

Ceremony
Reception
Bridal Shower
Engagement Party
Rehearsal Dinner

What event services do you offer?

Clean Up
Outside Vendors

What event items are available?

Chairs
Tables

What transportation and access is available?

Parking
Wheelchair Access
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5.0 out of 5 rating
15 Reviews
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    4.9 out of 5 rating
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93% Recommended by couples
Megan
Megan O. Sent on 03/01/2024
5 out of 5 rating

A charming and customizable venue with awesome staff!

From the moment we stepped into this charming venue, we knew we had found the perfect place to celebrate our special day.
The atmosphere at the Long Beach Island Arts Foundation was nothing short of magical. The combination of rustic charm and coastal elegance created a unique and enchanting vibe that perfectly complemented the special day and us as a couple.

One of the highlights of our experience was working with the incredible team at Long Beach Island Arts Foundation, particularly our day-of coordinator, Jaime (Jay) Caravella. Jay went above and beyond to ensure that every detail of our wedding was executed flawlessly. From coordinating vendors to managing the timeline, Jay's expertise and attention to detail were truly invaluable. Her fun nature and reassuring presence allowed us to relax and fully enjoy our special day, knowing that everything was taken care of.

The venue itself offered the best of both worlds – a spacious and versatile indoor area for the ceremony and reception, as well as outdoor spaces that allowed us to take advantage of the beautiful surroundings. The flexibility of the venue allowed us to personalize our celebration to make it uniquely "us", which made it feel even more special.

If you're looking for a venue with a perfect blend of charm, versatility, and coastal beauty, this is the place for you. Our heartfelt thanks to the entire team, especially Jaime (Jay) Caravella, for helping us create the wedding of our dreams.
Cait
Cait C. Sent on 11/27/2020
5 out of 5 rating

The Best Little DIY Venue That We Will Forever Miss

The moment we saw this space we knew we were going to have so much fun making it our for the evening. Like many others, we only did a small backyard style ceremony as Covid ended up changing our original plan. Lydia at LBIF was unbelievably responsive and helpful during our change of plans. We didn't expect to receive our deposit back as that wasn't the case with some other vendors, however she reached out to us to offer it when we had to cancel. We'll forever miss the opportunity to decorate this AMAZING space and work with Lydia. Looking forward to seeing other weddings at this space!!
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Pete G. Sent on 03/09/2020
5 out of 5 rating

Great LBI Wedding Venue

The entire experience was great. Nice people to work with, everything delivered as promised, and it went of without a hitch. Great venue -- book it..
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Team

Jaime Caravella
Jaime Caravella
Weddings + Special Events Coordinator

Jaime (Jay) is the Special Events Coordinator at LBIF and a certified wedding and event planner.

Jay plans, styles, manages and executes all of the LBIF's in-house events. As the sole promoter of weddings and private events at the LBIF, Jay is the person that will guide and deliver all of your wedding and event needs-- ensuring that your vision comes to life.

Jay's relatability helps put couples at ease. She gets to know her couples and strives to be an integral part of their day and their lives throughout the process. Detail-oriented and organized, Jay treats every wedding as if it were her own. She collaborates extremely well with all of LBIF's preferred vendors and creates lasting bonds from every booked wedding.

"Getting out of bed every morning is so easy knowing I get to work with not only amazing clients, but my friends. I get to create magic, moments and memories and I am just so thankful to be a part of it all. " -Jaime Caravella 2023

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A wonderfully unique venue!!!

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