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Jessica Sent on 09/28/2024The best wedding weekend!
We had the BEST experience with The Mainland! Kim, Tyra, Maria (and Mel before she went out on maternity) are absolutely amazing and go above and beyond. Tyra happily answered every one of my many emails and advocated for my wishes; Kim is YOUR GIRL- she takes care of everything including your decor and makes the day go smoothly and hypes you up; Maria is fantastic and has your food and drinks waiting for you (and our cocktails handed to us immediately as we left the ceremony space which was perfect!). The food was delicious and my guests raved about it. The Terrace Room, while seemingly a smaller space, was the perfect vibe and space was not an issue at all for our 120 guests. I can’t recommend this venue more, you will not regret it!
Photos by Chris Bray PhotosThe Mainland at Holiday Inn Manahawkin's reply:
Thank you for having trust in us for your special day. It was wonderful getting to see your vision come to life.
Congratulations to you both and we cannot wait to see your photos! -
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Jessica Sent on 03/05/2025Worth Every Penny
I cannot recommend the Mainland Weddings Team enough. They were phenomenal. Mel and her team were exceptionally prompt at answering questions, giving us all the information we could possibly need and all with a smile on their faces, even after random questions! They have their wedding process down to a science and I felt so comfortable in their hands with everything. Kim, the day of coordinator, was so exceptional at what she does that I couldn't be more pleased with how everything turned out. She was also a massive support when I fell ill with food poisoning the day before the wedding, making sure I had nothing to worry about at all. Lauren was so delightful to work with regarding the hotel block and helped us with last minute bookings we didn't expect to have to make, but she got it done! We couldn't be more grateful for everyone there. THE FOOD. Every single thing they served for our wedding was well received by all our guests and I am still getting praises for the mini hot dogs with spicy onions, the white cheddar mac and cheese, and the taylor ham egg and cheese sandwiches that we served at the end of the night. Our day was perfect and it wouldn't have been without the staff at the Mainland.The Mainland at Holiday Inn Manahawkin's reply:
Thank you for having trust in us and sharing your special day!
Congratulations and come back to visit us! -
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Ali N. Sent on 11/13/2024I was the happiest Bride!
I am so happy we chose The Mainland as our venue. The staff were so accommodating, helpful and kind! It's so important to work with a venue where you feel comfortable and taken care of but thats exactly what The Mainland has to offer. The event staff and Maitre D made me feel at ease and excited. We had the absolute best night and I will never forget how special our venue was. I'd highly recommend!The Mainland at Holiday Inn Manahawkin's reply:
Thank you for having trust in us on your very special day! We were so happy to be there for you every step of the way. Congratulations again and please stay in touch!
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Jill Sent on 10/14/2024Perfect Wedding!
I would not have wanted to get married anywhere else. The Mainland did an absolutely amazing job for our wedding day. We were supposed to get married on the beach, but it rained all day and we had to last minute change our ceremony location to The Mainland - Terrace Room. Not only were they able to accommodate, but the Terrace Room looked absolutely stunning for our ceremony! And for the reception, the ballroom is enormous, so it was very spacious and plenty of room for dancing. And of course the ballroom is gorgeous. I left all of my decor with The Mainland team with very little direction and they setup everything so beautifully - better than I had pictured in my head. Thank you Mainland team - you are top-notch! Also, the food was fantastic, service was wonderful, and the team is very responsive. You will not regret booking your wedding at The Mainland, I promise!The Mainland at Holiday Inn Manahawkin's reply:
Thank you for having trust in us for your special day! We were so happy to be there for you every step of the way. Congratulations again and please stay in touch! -
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Marissa Sent on 10/05/2024Best All-In-One Venue!
The Mainland provided us with the absolute best day of our lives!! Tyra and Mel are so friendly and accommodating with all questions and booking arrangements. Kim the maitre'd is absolutely incredible... so helpful, professional, and kind. Our guests loved the food, wait staff, and bartenders!! The Terrace Room is so beautiful and speaks for itself. This venue is perfect for the modern couple looking for a non-traditional venue space with everything on-site! We got ready in the Holiday Inn hotel bride and groom suites, we did our first look and photos at the Manahawkin Lake, we had our ceremony, cocktail hour, and reception all in the venue space, we had the after party at the restaurant & fire pits outside, and walked right upstairs to the hotel for bed at the end of the night. That was just the best!!!! Book this if you want the all-in-one dream wedding spot!!! No regrets!!The Mainland at Holiday Inn Manahawkin's reply:
Thank you for having trust in us for your special day. It was wonderful getting to see your vision come to life and getting to know the both of you!
Congratulations to you both and stay in touch! -
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Cheryl Sent on 10/03/2024Perfection
Our wedding reception at the Mainland could not have been better I'll use the word perfection. From our initial introduction to the facility to the patient planning from the qualified staff, delicious and abundant cocktail hour food as well as the main courses served with professionalism. Highly RecommendedThe Mainland at Holiday Inn Manahawkin's reply:
Thank you for having trust in us for your special day. It was wonderful getting to see your vision come to life and celebrate! -
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Stacy Sent on 12/11/2023Surpassed Our Dreams!
I almost don’t know where to begin, except to say, this venue made all of our dreams come true, and then some. The entire process from booking to cleaning out everything the day after our wedding could not have been easier and it was all because of the event staff and our regards to all of the staff from event staff to catering staff, the chef, housekeeping, hotel and management! We and our guest were absolutely Blown away by how incredible the staff was; Attention to detail the hospitality, the organizational programming, the professionalism, and just friendliness. It honestly felt like the staff were guest at our wedding, because we got to get so close to them throughout the planning process. The coordinators everything that made me anxious and put it on their own plates. It was like they were reading my mind. If I give them all 10 stars I would.The Mainland at Holiday Inn Manahawkin's reply:
Thank you for having trust in us for your special day. It was wonderful getting to see your vision come to life and were able to put your mind at ease.
Congratulations and stay in touch! -
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Courtney Sent on 10/07/2023Exceeded every vision I could’ve had for my day
My husband and I pick the Mainland for
Our wedding the moment we toured it . The room is absolutely stunning and food is amazing . The day of the wedding I couldn’t have asked for a better experience . Kim , my day of coordinator , was prob the most helpful and kind person in the world . She was there the entire time ready to help and make sure everything myself or my husband needed was provided . She and the rest of the stuff truly went above and beyond . Every single guest still talks about how gorgeous they decorated and how amazing the food was . I can’t recommend them enough!The Mainland at Holiday Inn Manahawkin's reply:
Thank you for having trust in us for your special day. It was wonderful getting to know the both of you and being able to help you along this journey. Congratulations to you both and stay in touch! -
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Holly Sent on 07/12/2023Most EPIC Event!
While not a wedding, we hosted our daughter’s bat mitzvah on May 20, 2023. We always knew we wanted the Mainland due to proximity to our home and that it had sleeping rooms for guests so we began meeting with the hotel in 2020, just before COVID. From the very first meeting to the final closing details after the event, the staff and property did not disappoint. Mel, Kim, and all the event and catering staff were so wonderful and particularly patient with all of my details and questions and Alycia and the front office were equally as amazing to ensure I had the right amour of rooms for all of our guests even with 5 other room blocks that evening. We had a hiccup with some rooms being cancelled the morning of and the front office staff quickly worked to resolve to ensure I didn’t even know there was a problem. We also hosted a send-off breakfast on Sunday which was spectacular. If you’ve ever been to a bat mitzvah you know it can be quite like a wedding but really two events in one as we were creating an event for adults and children. They worked with us on every little detail to ensure it was the event of our lifetime. Attendees cannot stop raving about it as well. The food, the ambiance, the service, I can’t say enough about the Mainland.The Mainland at Holiday Inn Manahawkin's reply:
Thank you for having trust in us for those few years we were able to work with you. It was wonderful getting to know you and your family and assist you during your planning journey.
We hope to see you back in the future! -
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Natalie Sent on 10/18/2022Amazing everything
I had my wedding at The Mainland October 1st, 2022 and we had booked it two years prior. Everything about it was amazing! I was telling my husband the next day "If people didn't enjoy our wedding, they are squares." The food was delicious and everything was beautiful. If my husband and I could do it all over again, we wouldn't change a thing. I wouldn't be surprised if we came back to use the terrace room for other events!The Mainland at Holiday Inn Manahawkin's reply:
The pleasure was ours! Thank you for trusting us with one of the most important days in your lives! We were honored to share this experience with you and can't wait to share other events with you!
Congratulations! -
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Cathleen Sent on 09/29/2022Best Wedding EVER!
My daughter got married at this venue on September 24th.
From our first meeting with Mel to see what the Venue looked like and what it had to offer we were sold. The venue was beautiful and Mel made us feel so comfortable. She was knowledgeable and friendly. She gave us a confidence that if we chose your venue we wouldn’t be disappointed. So with excitement we set the date and booked it.
Next was getting our guests to book their rooms early. This is where Alycia comes in. Her and I were in constant contact with each other. She would keep me updated on who booked and I would keep her updated on the amount of rooms we would need. She was so awesome that we became friends. She went beyond the call of dutie making me a Mother Of The Bride Bag and my Daughter a Bride Wine Glass. She was amazing!! We weren’t just clients, she cared about us.
Then the final meeting with Mel and Kim. I thought we were organized, but I was mistaken. Kim had everything covered from delivery to execution. She walked us through every pre step dotting every I and crossing every T. And that was nothing compared to the actual day of the wedding. We NEVER had to ask a question or requesting anything. Everything was taken care of exactly how we envisioned it to be. Or hoped it would be!!
I can’t leave out Jill. When our guests checked in, everyone kept telling me what a great job Jill did. How friendly and organized she was!! What a pleasant experience they all had.
My daughters wedding was Magical!! It was everything she could have asked for!! And that magic was due to the knowledge and commitment of your staff. We can not thank them enough. They gave my daughter the wedding she dreamed of.The Mainland at Holiday Inn Manahawkin's reply:
Thank you for having trust in us for your daughters special day.
Congratulations to you and your family!
The pleasure was ours and we hope to see you and your family back in the future! -
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Alexandrea Sent on 07/06/2022Mainland Wedding April 2, 2022
I came across The Mainland on Instagram and from a friend who got married there. The minute I saw the Terrace room I knew this was the perfect venue. Mel, Kim, Krista and Marie were all super helpful. Mel and Krista would respond to all of my questions and concerns I had during the entire planning process. They were great in providing me with different vendor options as well. Everything was very professional, helpful and supportive to make my day absolutely perfect. You are truly in good hands with this team. The venue itself is stunning and accommodating. We had approx 125-130 guests with plenty of space for dancing and sitting areas as well. The vision I had came to life with this team and venue. As far as drinks and food, we have gotten so many compliments on how great everything was. We upgraded a few things as well, which was well worth it. It is in a hotel, which was actually very convenient for our guests especially out of town. Everything was in one place and made the day much smoother. There are a ton of perfect spots for photographs too so you get all different backgrounds, the fireplace, twinkle lights and the wooded area. Overall it was such a perfect day, great team and I am glad I picked this venue. You can tell this team enjoys what they do and cares about their clients. I highly recommend this venue.The Mainland at Holiday Inn Manahawkin's reply:
The pleasure was ours Alexandrea! Thank you for trusting us with one of the most important days in your lives! We were honored to share this experience with you!
Congratulations! -
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Kathleen Sent on 03/14/2022Absolutely Perfect!
My husband and I could not have been happier with our wedding at the Mainland. I have never been to an event that has been run so smoothly. Kim and Mel had everything handled perfectly, which let my husband and i enjoy our beautiful day! From day one of booking our wedding they were so organized with everything and were in constant contact with me. Alycia handled our room block and was so accommodating with our reservations. We even had two guests who had to get rooms the day of the wedding and she made it happen! We would love to give a huge thanks to all the staff for making our wedding a night we will never forget! Im looking forward to having other events here in the future!
Thanks again,
Kathleen & Anthony IadonisiThe Mainland at Holiday Inn Manahawkin's reply:
The pleasure was ours Kathleen! Thank you for trusting us with one of the most important days in your lives! We were honored and hope to see you both in the near future! -
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Kelly Sent on 03/13/2022Beautiful Venue
I love everything about The Mainland … truly a naturally beautiful venue & the staff is amazing! Our wedding day was perfect, and the food was delicious! Highly recommend.The Mainland at Holiday Inn Manahawkin's reply:
The pleasure was ours! Thank you for trusting us with one of the most important days in your lives Kelly! We were honored and hope to see you both in the near future, here at the Mainland! -
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Dana Sent on 01/03/2022Beautiful, memorable, professional
We fell in love with The Terrace Room at The Mainland upon touring it. Leading up to the wedding, Mel and Krista were wonderful to work with - super responsive and answered all my questions. At our wedding, Kim and her team did a wonderful job of managing everything. We had a medical emergency during our reception (everyone is ok!) and the staff handled it all well, and still managed to keep the night on track. Our guests were all from out of town, so 80 of our 95 guests stayed overnight in the hotel. We all gathered for breakfast in the restaurant the next morning, which was wonderful. It's been almost two months since our wedding and we have received nothing but compliments from our guests on the food, location, venue, decor, everything. Huge thank you to the Mainland team for giving us the most perfect wedding!The Mainland at Holiday Inn Manahawkin's reply:
Thank you for trusting us with your special day. We are very happy to hear you had a wonderful wedding that everyone will remember.
Congratulations and stay in touch! -
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Christina Sent on 12/20/2021YES! To the mainland!
Our wedding at the mainland was absolutely perfect!! The team made sure the day went along smoothly! We planned our wedding out of state and Mel our sales representative was always in constant contact and had an answer to all my questions. Kimberly our day of coordinator put together our decorations absolutely perfectly. I was blown away when I saw how everything was put together. If you want a stress-free day I HIGHLY recommend having your wedding at the mainland!!!!The Mainland at Holiday Inn Manahawkin's reply:
Christina the pleasure was ours! Thank you for trusting us with one of the most important days in your lives and being accommodating while living out of state! Congratulations and we hope that you visit us again when your back in New Jersey! -
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Amanda Sent on 10/26/2021Wedding at the Mainland
All I have to say is WOW! Mel & Maria we’re not only extremely accommodating but they were extremely kind! The food was out of this world! 10/10 would recommend having your wedding hereThe Mainland at Holiday Inn Manahawkin's reply:
The pleasure was ours! Thank you for trusting us with one of the most important days in your lives! We hope to see you in the near future. Congratulations! -
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Nicole Sent on 10/17/2021The perfect choice for our wedding venue!
Kim, Mel, Krista and the rest of The Mainland wedding team truly exceeded our expectations for our wedding day. They went above and beyond with every single part of the day. All of our guests stayed at the Holiday Inn, and my bridesmaids and I used the bridal suite for getting ready, there was so much space and it was a lovely setting to get ready for our big day. The wedding itself was beyond anything I could have imagined! Every single guest said it was one of the best and most beautiful weddings they’ve ever been to. The Terrace space is gorgeous, and the team decorated the space even better than I had dreamed. They took my wedding vision and brought it to life for us. We would recommend using this venue to anyone!The Mainland at Holiday Inn Manahawkin's reply:
The pleasure was our Nicole. Thank you for trusting us with your special day, we were honored to help you along the way. Congratulations to the both of you! -
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Deirdre Sent on 09/29/2021My wedding day was everything I dreamed of & more thanks to The Mainland!
We got engaged in November 2018, and visited The Mainland in December 2018. This is the only venue we actually toured - it was love at first sight and we booked our wedding date the same evening we visited. The Mainland was extremely accommodating when we had to reschedule our wedding due to COVID not once, but twice, and honored all of our original prices. One pleasant surprise was that they updated the ballroom during summer 2021 and we were able to utilize the beautiful new room for our reception, while keeping the ceremony in the STUNNING Terrace Room (seriously - no decor is needed for such a beautiful space). There were some staff changes in the almost three years that I was planning my wedding, but communication was always open and clear. I mainly interacted with Mel, our event coordinator, who was an actual angel. She was very quick to answer any questions I had. Closer to our date we also worked with our maître d Kim, who was wonderful. She was able to handle our large family and wedding party with ease and ensured that everything went flawlessly leading up to & including our wedding day. Thanks to Kim, my husband and I always had a drink in our hand and got to try at least one of everything during cocktail hour and dinner. Speaking of the food, it was PHENOMENAL. I received so many compliments from guests about both the quality and quantity of food - the mashed potato bar and mac & cheese were both HUGE hits during cocktail hour. I would also recommend the pork roll, egg, and cheese to go station at the end of the night - it was a lifesaver LOL. Overall, I cannot say enough good things about The Mainland. They made our wedding day more perfect than I could ever envision.The Mainland at Holiday Inn Manahawkin's reply:
The pleasure was ours. Thank you for trusting us in your special day and it was wonderful to work with the both of you. Congratulations and best wishes! -
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Katie Sent on 07/05/2021Perfect Day! Highly Recommend
My husband and I got married at the Mainland Manahawkin on 6-11-21. I cannot recommend this place enough! The terrace room is absolutely gorgeous (sliding barn doors, string lights, wood barn tables, beautiful fireplace). We had about 75 people and room was a very comortable fit with plenty of room to move and dance. The night was amazing. The food was amazing, our guests are still talking about the cocktail hour! The venue provides all catering and open bar as well as a cake package so it was very convenient to have a one stop shop for everything. Mel and Kim helped us the entire way from planning through a pandemic, to food tastings, to final details. They both were super attentive and made the decor and layout look better than I every could imagined. They were both super accommodating and flexible for every request we had and the night went off without a single bump in the road. They are both great at what they do.
My husband and I didnt have to lift a finger and were able to fully enjoy our night. The hotel itself is also extremely clean and accommodating. I had a friend who had a last minute room switch and they were able to assist seamlessly. I highly highly recommend hosting your future rustic wedding here!The Mainland at Holiday Inn Manahawkin's reply:
We were honored to help you plan your wedding through the pandemic. Thank you for choosing The Mainland and trusting us with your special day. You both were wonderful to work with. Congratulations to the both of you and come back to visit! -
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Theresa Sent on 05/25/2021Great venue and experience!
What a wonderful experience having our wedding at the Mainland. From the initial meeting through the day after the wedding, our coordinator Mel was terrific. She was patient, accommodated our requests, made suggestions and did everything she could to ensure the day was perfect! And the Terrace Room is absolutely beautiful!The Mainland at Holiday Inn Manahawkin's reply:
The pleasure was ours! Thank you for trusting us with one of the most important days in your lives! I was honored and hope to see you both in the near future, Congratulations! -
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Kristen Sent on 04/03/2021Perfect from start to finish
I couldn't be happier with our wedding at The Mainland. From start to finish, Mel and Kim were both amazing. Mel was extremely responsive to all questions/emails during COVID-19. Mel and Kim were super flexible during the whole entire process. Kim was an excellent Maitre d - she put all of our worries to rest. She set up all of our decor in a picture perfect way and made sure that my husband and I were well fed and hydrated throughout the entire night. The venue itself is beautiful. Our guests couldn't stop commenting about how unique and different the Terrace Room was. It truly made for a beautiful backdrop for pictures. The food was delicious - the cocktail hour was amazing and the dinner itself was really great. Service is A+ as well - the servers were kind and attentive. We really had an amazing wedding experience and it couldn't have been achieved without Mel and Kim at The Mainland. I highly recommend this venue and would use them again for parties, baby showers, etc.The Mainland at Holiday Inn Manahawkin's reply:
The pleasure was ours! Thank you for trusting us with one of the most important days in your lives! You both were wonderful to work with and I am so happy we were able to help along the way! Best wishes and Congratulations! -
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Cassie Sent on 02/17/2021Everything was amazing!
Everything for our wedding and my bridal shower turned out amazing at the Mainland! Mel was so easy to work with and made planning a breeze for me! Even with the little decor I provided, the room looked absolutely beautiful. All of our guests raved about the food and the wait staff and bartender were very attentive. Kim the mater d went above and beyond to make sure everything was perfect!The Mainland at Holiday Inn Manahawkin's reply:
The pleasure was ours! Thank you for trusting us with your shower and one of the most important days in your lives!
It was an honor and we hope to see you again soon. -
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Amanda Sent on 12/28/2020Our wedding at The Mainland -Terrace Room
We got married on Wednesday, December 23, 2020! This day was the most beautiful day of our entire lives. My husband and I highly recommend the mainland for your wedding!
I remember emailing the mainland inquiring about having the wedding there and at the same time emailing a few other places but Mel responded within literally 10 minutes... And it was at that moment that she and the mainland were number one on our list!
Mel, you are truly so wonderful! Thank you so much for making our wedding planning so easy and relaxing!! You answered every single question within no time! Thank you for being kind and dealing with all my emails and calls, it was in those moments of my stress that you made me feel extremely calm and for that I will be Forever grateful!!! You are so great!!!!
We had the pleasure of having Maria be our maître d’ at our wedding and let me just tell you something.....she was the BEST!!! Maria you made Ryan and I feel like a king and queen just as a bride and groom should feel on their wedding day! You never missed a beat for us even though we were being pulled in 1 million different directions!! You always made sure we knew what was going on and that we were having the best time and that we ate LOL! Thank you for being on our side for the most important day of our lives! You are truly one of a kind and wonderful woman!
I also want to add that the Holiday Inn was amazing! We got ready in the suite And spent our wedding night there as well! After our wedding we sat around the fire pit outside which was beautiful! The room was clean and the hotel is very very accommodating thank you for making our stay so wonderful!
We had a station reception at our wedding which was a lot of fun for our guest. Having a wedding during Covid was a little bit different than your typical type of wedding. We celebrated with our closest family and everyone truly loved the ambience of the room and the extremely fun and delicious food! From the deepest part of our hearts there is nothing we would change!
Thank you to Mel Jessica Maria and Andy and everyone else at the mainland and the Holiday Inn For making our dream wedding a reality!
Again I highly recommend the Mainland for your upcoming wedding!!!!The Mainland at Holiday Inn Manahawkin's reply:
The pleasure was ours! Thank you for trusting us with one of the most important days in your lives! We were honored to be able to be a apart of your special day. We hope to see you both in the near future, Congratulations! -
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Jessica Sent on 11/19/2019Amazing food, service, and ambiance
We had our welcome dinner party and our morning after brunch for our wedding at The Mainland at Holiday Inn and both were absolutely perfect. The staff was so responsive and helpful the entire time leading up to the event. Our wedding weekend was in early August, during the height of the busy summer season, but Mainland / Holiday Inn bent over backwards making sure everything was perfect. The food was beyond our expectations - so fresh and delicious - and they continuously refilled the buffet. The bar had plenty of bartenders and they were personable and great at their jobs! The space was beautiful and comfortable. We didn't even need to get any decorations - they have beautiful table settings and centerpieces and the room itself feels like a private living room with tons of light, couches, and space for everyone to eat, lounge, and visit. All of our guests commented on how fantastic the space, food, and service was. Mainland was an amazing addition to our wedding weekend!
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