February 22, 2023

The Ashford Estate: Where Natural Beauty Meets Top-Notch Service

A beautiful venue makes for surreal wedding photos, while a premier wedding caterer sets the stage for everyone to have the time of their lives. When you book your wedding with Merri-Makers at The Ashford Estate, you get it all,...

January 03, 2023

It’s All Taken Care of at The Ashford Estate

When Meaghan and Brandon booked their wedding at The Ashford Estate, they knew they were getting a dream NJ wedding venue. With 30-plus acres of countryside charm and stately elegance, Ashford is truly one of a kind. As the big...

November 11, 2022

A Breezy Fall Wedding at Mallard Island Yacht Club

Your wedding day shouldn’t be stressful. It should simply be beautiful. Sure, there will be plenty of jitters, tasks, and to-dos, but with a dedicated team to ensure your big day goes as planned, you can focus on being in...

April 26, 2022

A “Shore” Thing: Amy & Domenick’s Destination To “I Do” At Mallard Island Yacht Club

From family summers on Long Beach Island to happily ever after overlooking Barnegat Bay, Amy and Domenick’s journey to “I Do” led them to Mallard Island Yacht Club, where they found all the thrills and luxury of a destination wedding...

February 14, 2022

5 Photo Spots You Need to See to Believe at This Waterfront Wedding Venue in NJ

Mallard Island Yacht Club is Insta-worthy and photo-ready. From the moment you book your date at our NJ wedding venue, you’ll envision your scenic wedding on the water with all of your loved ones in attendance. When the big day...

September 06, 2018

Wedding Planning and Keeping It Simple!

I’m a big fan of simple things, simple living and simple weddings. They’re (generally) less expensive and just as meaningful and memorable as weddings that pull out all the stops. And they’re less stressful. When there are fewer details to...

June 28, 2018

Choosing a Signature Cocktail

Wedding Season is here! The Venue and Vendors are booked, the date is approaching. As you zone in on food and beverage items, be sure to include a Signature Cocktail that is fun and delicious! It should represent the two...

January 08, 2018

Newly Engaged? A 10-Step Guide to Planning Your Perfect Wedding in NJ

Getting engaged is one of life’s most exciting and memorable milestones- and the best part is that it’s only the beginning of much more to come. Once you’ve celebrated your engagement, it’s time to start planning your big day. See...

October 25, 2017

Harvest Wedding

Warm your heart with a harvest wedding. This time of year nature displays color that is deep and rich in brandy wine, green and orange. Accent your tables with seasonal flowers and fruits. Earthy stationary for your alternative guest book,...

September 06, 2017

Apple Season

With Johnny Appleseed Day coming up on September 26th and the cool fall nights beginning to set in we are in the mood for all things apple! If you’re going to be saying ‘I do’ in the fall – a...

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