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Greate Bay Country Club

Greate Bay Country Club

Somers Point, NJ
4.7 out of 5 rating, 81 Reviews
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    Jennifer Sent on 03/09/2024
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    Fairytale Wedding!

    We could not have picked a better venue, honestly!
    Danielle and her team are like little wedding fairies sprinkling their twinkling fairy dust over everything they touched!
    My wedding was absolutely perfect from start to finish. Open line of communication whenever I needed it. Quick responses and great advice by Danielle made the planning easy and stress free for me and my husband.
    We could not have done it without her because I was CLUELESS with the planning process.
    Their wedding package consisted of food that I did not encounter with the other venues I visited. This was a huge green flag for us because it was so creative and well thought out that we just could not pass it up.
    It was absolutely delicious too!
    The day of went flawlessly - from start to finish. Being we were getting married in February, we had to get married indoors, the ceremony room was set up nicely, simple and clean.
    Cocktail hour was in the middle room with the main bar with overflow into the ceremony room which worked out really well, I was not sure how that was going to flow but they cleaned up rather quickly and had the room re-opened in under 15 minutes. IMPRESSIVE!!
    Reception room was GORGEOUS !!!!! Better than what we visioned.

    Thanks to Danielle and the Greate Bay staff members for being so attentive and wonderful to us and our guests!
    If we could do it all over again, we would!
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    Angelina C. Sent on 03/07/2024
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    Incredible Experience

    I’m not sure where to start for this absolutely incredible experience. My husband and I had the wedding of our dreams at Greate Bay Country Club. When we started to look around for venues we knew we were looking for a venue that was by the shore, could accomidate a very large group, and had affordable pricing. I decided to call, and the minute I spoke with Danielle (who was very quick to respond), I knew we had found our location. Danielle is a kind, sweet women, who genuinely wants to make your event perfect. She made every effort to accommodate us in every way to make it the most special day for my husband and I. We had two hundred guests, and everyone had a blast. The table settings were gorgeous, the drinks were perfect, and the plated meals and their presentation were stunning. During the reception, the staff were amazing and kind to everyone, and treated us, like royalty. Our friends and family raved for weeks about how incredible everything was. I cannot recommend this venue, and all of its staff, enough. A million thanks to Danielle and the Greate Bay Staff for giving us an unbelievable day, and memories we will cherish for a lifetime.
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    Amy Sent on 10/22/2021
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    Fabulous from start to finish!

    Greate Bay is the best! Sharon and her team are total pros--they are responsive and easy to work with. Our wedding was absolutely beautiful and, equally as important, it was fun! Guests were repeatedly sharing how wonderful the venue is--food, decor, staff--everything was absolutely perfect. You will not be disappointed if you choose Greate Bay!
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    Kelley G. Sent on 05/18/2021
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    Amazing, Flexible, Courteous

    I can't describe how amazing our wedding was at Greate Bay. Everyone was raving about the cocktail hour and new renovations. Sharon was beyond incredible during our wedding process considering we had to move our date because of Covid. She is super flexible and is willing to work with you to make your wedding the best day ever. 10/10 recommend Sharon & Greate Bay.
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    Monica G. Sent on 10/23/2019
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    Outstanding Service from start to finish!

    Greate Bay’s outstanding service and attention to detail along with the delicious food made our daughters wedding absolutely perfect! It was at the Ocean City Yacht Club which was the perfect setting. The rehearsal dinner was at the GB Country Club and was also outstanding! Highly recommend for all occasions!
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    Leslie O. Sent on 10/21/2019
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    Beautiful event!

    Our daughter’s wedding was held at Ocean City Yacht Club which is managed by Greate Bay Country Club. We had an exceptional experience and the entire staff worked very hard to incorporate all of our requests. Sharon, the Catering Director was very responsive to all of our emails and calls as we were planning this wedding from San Diego. The cocktail hour in the tent was lovely with views of the bay and the appetizers were varied and tasty. We enjoyed a wonderful tasting prior to the wedding so that we could select our menu choices and the food was excellent as well as the service. It was a perfect day in every way!
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    Taylor Sent on 10/20/2019
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    Book with GBCC at Ocean City Yacht Club!

    Sharon, Tammy and the entire Greate Bay Country Club staff gave us the wedding of our dreams! From the day of booking the Ocean City Yacht Club to the day of the wedding, Sharon made everything run smoothly and ensured no detail was overlooked! We planned the wedding from Virginia, and Sharon was prompt in responding to all emails and questions. The wedding day was flawless - the entire venue was set up beautifully, the staff were so kind and attentive to our guests, and all of our attendees continue to mention how exquisite the food was! The location is great, but the staff truly made the wedding exceptional! Sharon and Tammy stayed during the wedding to ensure everything ran smoothly - both came up to my husband and I several times throughout the night to ensure the event was meeting our expectations (food, drinks, etc.). While we were talking to guests, they brought us our drinks so we did not have to wait at the bar! I highly recommend you booking Ocean City Yacht Club for your wedding - we will certainly have to book again in the next few decades for our wedding vowel renewal! Thank you again to Sharon, Tammy and the entire Greate Bay staff for exceeding our expectations for our wedding day!
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    Patty S. Sent on 10/30/2019
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    Perfection!

    Greate Bay gave us a flawless wedding reception. Every detail felt so personal, and they made me feel like I was their top priority in the middle of the busy wedding season (Saturday wedding in mid-September). Sharon went above and beyond to make sure I had everything I needed and gave tasteful advice, and Morgan made sure my husband and I enjoyed every second of our reception. I cannot say enough about how pleased we are with the service and professionalism we experienced at Greate Bay. They surpassed every expectation we had, and our guests are still raving about the high quality of food and service provided. We are forever grateful for their expertise! It was perfect!
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    Cyndi S. Sent on 09/07/2019
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    Amazing Experience

    Amazing ! Great Bay helped us plan our daughters wedding in less than a month. The staff was very professional. They became part of out family for this once in a lifetime event! They made our special day fit our budget as well as keeping it beautiful. Our guests wanted for nothing. Food was great...venuje was beautiful (ceremony outside by gazebo) , staff catered to us...our daughter and her new husband were so happy. Both families and friends thought it was a fabulous experience! Thank you Great Bay!
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    Denise Sent on 08/08/2020
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    Wonderful!

    Getting married during a pandemic was no easy feat!We also had very few options here in N.J. My daughter and her husband got married and after the ceremony we had a small (48) celebration dinner at Greate Bay. Sharon helped us in so many ways, calmed my daughter's fears( every day restrictions seemed to change) We had a beautiful dinner and celebration. Cannot say enough about how wonderful Sharon and staff were!
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    Renita Sent on 10/16/2018
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    Perfect day, overall amazing experience.

    Had our wedding on 10/13/18 and hands down the best day of our lives. Beautiful venue, lots of indoor/outdoors space, and best of all, responsive staff (we didn't even need to hire a wedding planner!) answered all our calls, emails within 24 hours. This was very important as we were mostly planning this wedding remotely, living about 3-4 hours away from the venue. This place has one of the most competitive all-inclusive packages we have seen in terms of ceremony, decorations, cake, premium open bar, tons of included appetizers during cocktail hour plus we received special discounts for booking late on a date that happened to be open! All of this inclusive without sacrificing quality. We were even able to throw in a custom made ice sculpture for a very reasonable price, which they lighted beautifully during our cocktail hour. Also their recommended DJ was phenomenal and the venue was also very accommodating to our 2 videographers and 2 photographers who all arrived a little early to take some first look photos. Can't wait to post pics, it was truly a beautiful day.
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    Nicole Sent on 10/26/2018
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    “Greate” Experience

    My wedding was on October 6th 2018, and can I say that Greate Bay was awesome. Everyone raved about the venu and how great the food was as well as how everything turned out. Sharon helped me so much especially since I was planning this wedding from out of town. She was easy to reach and always answered every question. Their staff their is amazing I was waited on hand and foot but the waiting staff I always had what I wanted and never had an empty drink. The place is beautiful and using the bridal suite and locker rooms made getting ready so much easier. My ceremony was even held on the beach and they did everything to make sure it turned out exactly how I evvisioned it. Overall, I would recommend greate bay to anyone who is planning on getting married!
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    Julie Sent on 09/24/2018
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    Wow, Greate Bay made our wedding everything we ever dreamed of, and everything flowed seamlessly without a lot of work on our end. We got married on the 48th Street Beach in Ocean City, Greate Bay set up the whole thing and it was so beautiful, beyond what we could have imagined. Sharon was extremely helpful throughout the whole process and returned all of my phone calls promptly with any questions, no matter how ridiculous they were in retrospect. They set up everything day of from place cards, table numbers and memory table with no instruction and it turned out beautifully. The food was delicious and everyone had a great time dancing the night away. Spectacular wedding, great staff, great value!
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    Megan Sent on 12/30/2018
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    Best Day Ever!!

    We had the BEST DAY EVER with Greate Bay Country Club. My husband and I had our reception at the Ocean City Yacht Club on Sept 8th and it was truly magical. The food, service, and venue were absolutely amazing. My guests still rave about the lamb chops during cocktail hour! We loved working with Greate Bay - highly highly recommend. Sharon Ireland & Megan Elbana were extremely accommodating. We loved working with both of them! They made our wedding flawless.
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    Mary F. Sent on 10/27/2018
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    Dream Wedding!

    When a venue fell through for my daughter's May, 2018 wedding five months before the date, Greate Bay, with the assistance of the wonderful Sharon Ireland, came through to save the day! Greate Bay has taken over the Ocean City, NJ Yacht Club as a venue and helped us give our daughter and son-in-law the wedding of their dreams. Highly, highly recommended!
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    Celene Sent on 12/30/2018
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    Such an Amazing Day!

    My husband and I decided to get married in less than 3 months. With that said, you can imagine the crunch time we had. When we walked into Greate Bay just to look at the venue, Sharon greeted us. She gave us an impromptu tour, and it felt just right. So right that we pulled up to the next venue, and I didn’t even get out of the car. I knew Greate Bay was it! Sharon and Tammy were amazing! Like I said, we had a time crunch, and they made each and every detail so perfect. I wanted a simple and elegant wedding! They made my vision a reality! Our guests raved about how it was one of, if not, the best weddings they’ve been to. My goal was to have great food, cold drinks, and lots of dancing, and we had just that!
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    Brenda Sent on 11/01/2017
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    Greate Bay was an exceptional venue for my daughters wedding on 10/13. The weather was not cooperative (20mph winds on the beach and cold), but Sharon went out of her way to set it up and make it beautiful! Tammy set up the rooms beautifully using not only our stuff, but a few decorations of her own as well. The staff was professional and courteous. All of the guests enjoyed the great happy hour presentations and the buffet dinner was fabulous. I would recommend this venue to anyone that asks!! Great job!
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    Nicole Sent on 10/31/2017
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    Greate bay was the best choice we could have picked for our wedding. Out of all the venues it was the best package for the right price. Everything from the actual County Club to the whole staff was beyond amazing! Sharon and tammy were exceptionally wonderful to work with throughout the whole wedding planning process. They were very accommodating to everything we needed. We had our ceremony out by the gazebo with the most perfect view:) All of guest can't stop raving about how delish all the food was especially the Prime rib!! The ballroom was very spacious and had the most elegant chandelier ever. Hands down I would recommend this venue to all the newly engaged brides out there!
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    Joari Sent on 12/31/2017
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    Greate Bay Country Club at Somers Point NJ was fenomenal. They really went out of their way to help and make sure our special day became a dream come true. From Sharon helping us organize the menu, fabric, and scheduling. To recommending cake chef Irene, who not only made a good looking cake but the best tasting one. Tammy did wonders decorating the beautiful place. Even the Executive Chef, Jack, helped with the food tasting and making sure we had the best of the best and absolutely everything we desired. They also recommend the DJ which was a fantastic host and spoke both languages for our guest. They also referred us to great photographers, both photographers took gorgeous pictures and caught every stunning moment. We organized transportation for our guest with them as well. We were able to make sure our guest got to wedding location & back home with the jitneys they reserved for us. The entire staff at Greate Bay really went out of their way to make us feel truly special.
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    Christine Sent on 09/23/2017
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    I can't say enough about how wonderful (or should I say Greate) Greate Bay was and how happy we are that we chose it as our venue for our August 2017 wedding! Sharon helped us along the way starting from our first look of the venue, answering my random questions (even when early in the morning I asked for the gazebo opening height for fabric sizing) quickly, planning, and of course the big day (she was present enough to check in to make sure things were going as planned and we were taken care of, but not overly up in our faces!) We chose the outside ceremony by the lake/gazebo and the area is beautifully landscaped allowing for a wonderful backdrop to all of our pictures. Food and service during the wedding was all top notch. The venue is the first part of planning your "best day ever" and Greate Bay made our dreams a reality!
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    Shannon Sent on 12/31/2017
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    My wedding was on August 12, 2017. Greate Bay went above and beyond to make sure everything was just perfect. The made planning so easy from beginning to end they were always there to answer any questions we had.
    My bridal got ready in their bridal suite which worked out perfect as it poured all morning long. Throughout the time we were in getting ready they always checked on us to see if we needed anything and Everyone kept assuring us that it would all work out perfect and to now worry about the rain. It stopped 2 hours before we were set to be married and it never looked like it rained it turned out to be the perfect day, the sun came out and everything.
    I made most of the stuff for our wedding decorations and the added touches they put to it and how they arranged it all was just how I envisioned it. The food was amazing from cocktail hour to our sit down dinner to the desserts that we had along with our cake. All the staff was amazing and i would highly recommend having an event at Greate Bay!
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    Ashley Sent on 08/02/2017
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    Our wedding was everything we wanted and more. Sharon and Tammy made sure everything went smoothly. Everyone complimented on how beautiful everything looked as well as how good the food was. We had the bar blocked off downstairs for an after party and the staff was fast and efficient with such a large party. The staff was so friendly. I wouldn't have wanted our wedding anywhere else .
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    Penni Sent on 12/30/2017
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    My husband and I interviewed several venues for our June 2017 wedding. After meeting with Sharon and learning what Greate Bay provided for the money, it wasn’t a difficult decision and we were not disappointed! She and her staff were very professional and friendly, Tammy was a wonderful help with our decor, and Irene made the best wedding cake we ever tasted! Our day literally flew by and we couldn’t have been more pleased.

    It was pouring down rain at 9:00am and they were prepared to move us indoors for our planned for outdoor nuptials for our 11:30am ceremony. Not only did it clear up, but it ended up being gorgeous and it went off without a hitch (except for us :) The staff saw to it that the chairs were dry and you never would have guessed earlier it seemed as if it were monsoon season.

    Again, we are thrilled with our decision to go with Greate Bay and if given the choice, would absolutely choose Greate Bay without a doubt.

    Penni & Ben Newton

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    Marissa Sent on 06/12/2017
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    Where do I begin? The staff at Greate Bay went above and beyond for us. They were so helpful and answered all my questions. During the reception, so many of our guests commented on how wonderful the staff/servers/bartenders were. Anytime I needed anything, they were right there for me. All of our guests said how amazing the food was! One guest said it was the best wedding food they ever had! The setup of the cocktail hour and reception rooms exceeded my expectations. Greate Bay helped make our wedding day PERFECT!!
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