Unique Venue close to Long Beach Island
AWARD WINNER (5X)
Thanks to recommendations from couples on The Knot
Managed by Weddings of Distinction, the Mainland at Holiday Inn Manahawkin offers a regal space for your pre-nuptial celebrations, receptions, and send off breakfast for you to celebrate with ease. With award-winning cuisine, superb service, and exquisite decor, this multifaceted venue can feature a custom menu provided by the Mainland Catering Staff. A professional maître d' will host the dinner, working closely with the hotel’s team and any outside vendors, to strive for a flawless event.
Facilities and Capacity
The Mainland at The Holiday Inn, Manahawkin provides several options for your special occasion. The scenic Mainland Terrace Room can comfortably accommodate 140 guests in this rustic, cozy atmosphere. Plenty of room to dine at our farm-tables and dance the night away under our string lights and ambient flow of the stone fireplace.
Our other room is the Mainland Ballroom that is 9,000 sq ft. characterized with rustic chandeliers that bring warmth and candlelit setting to your reception dinner. The room can accommodate up to 500 guests, that gives you the extra comfort of inviting all of your party guests and still have plenty of room to dance the night away!
No matter what your personal style or wedding day vision may be, this venue is dedicated to making it a reality.
Services Offered
The hotel’s wedding package includes a five-hour open bar, maître d, set up/break down, venue fee, staff fees, plated/buffet dinners, linens, and a custom three-tier wedding cake. It also includes a room block through the hotel for all of your guests and a complimentary suite the night of the wedding for the couple! Catering is taken care of by the team here, whether you want something unique or the traditional celebrations, we will be able to customize the package for you! The newlyweds are invited to make their wedding not just for one day, but for a wonderful wedding weekend.
Accommodation
After the celebration, your loved ones can rest in any one of the hotel’s 116 rooms. Each room has a mini-fridge and Keurig combination. During their stay, guests can dine at the Mainland Kitchen + Pub and Beer Garden. The hotel has a 24-hour marketplace in our hotel lobby that offers a variety of conveniences such as beverages, snacks, and souvenirs. We also offer complimentary tea and coffee daily in the marketplace. The indoor pool and exercise facility is a relaxing space for guests to use before or after the festivities. Those who enjoy sports can play golf on the putting green or basketball on the hotel’s court. This establishment also has its very own 2 story arcade and go-karts. Visitors are also invited to take a bike ride near Manahawkin Lake or borrow a boogie board/beach chair for a day at the beach.
+8 years in business
Speaks English
60 team members
Pricing details
Starting prices
Reception
Contact for price
Reception
Contact for price
Ceremony
$1,000
Bar services
$40 per person
Catering
Contact for price
- Couples usually spend $25,000
- Starting prices don't include service fees, taxes, gratuity, and rental fees.
- Guest count and seasonality may also affect prices. Peak season for this venue is May-Oct.
Are you interested?
Reach out and share your wedding details.
Amenities + details
Amenities
Ceremony Area
Handicap Accessible
Indoor Event Space
On-Site Accommodations
Reception Area
Wireless Internet
Ceremony Types
Civil Union
Commitment Ceremony
Elopement
Interfaith Ceremony
Non-Religious Ceremony
Second Wedding
Vow Renewal Ceremony
Guest Capacity
300+
Settings
Ballroom
Barn
Beach
Hotel
Venue Service Offerings
Bar & Drinks
Cakes & Desserts
Food & Catering
Planning
Rentals & Equipment
Service Staff
Awards and Affiliations
Any questions?
Availability
Reviews
5.0
out of 5.050 reviews
Your trust is our goal. Our community relies on honest reviews to help you make those big decisions with ease.
Review Summary
This AI-generated summary is a snapshot of this vendor's ratings and feedback.
The Mainland Weddings Team receives overwhelmingly positive reviews, with praise for their exceptional service, delicious food, and beautiful venue options. Reviewers commend Mel, Tyra, Kim, and other staff members for their helpfulness and attentiveness throughout the planning process and on the wedding day. Guests appreciated the seamless execution of events, flexibility with requests, and overall elegance of the venue. The Mainland is highly recommended for couples seeking an unforgettable wedding experience with top-notch service and a stunning atmosphere.Review photos
Showing slide number 1 out of 9
- Top reviews
- Newest first
- Oldest first
- Highest rated
- Lowest rated
Sort by
Kaitlyn S
5.0
4/09/2025
We had our wedding at The Mainland and truly couldn’t be happier with our experience! From the very beginning, the entire team was excellent. They're responsive, helpful, and kind. They answered every question we had promptly and even offered tips on how to decorate and personalize our day.
Mel, Tyra, Kim, and Maria were an absolute dream team. They made the planning process feel easy and stress-free, and on the day of, everything flowed perfectly. The food was delicious, the service was top-notch, and the Terrace Room was absolutely gorgeous.
We’ve received so many compliments from our guests, and we honestly have nothing but great things to say. Highly recommend The Mainland to any couple looking for a beautiful venue and a truly supportive, professional team behind them!
response 04/10/2025
Thank you for having trust in us on your very special day! We were so happy to be there fo...
r you every step of the way. Congratulations and we can't wait to see your photos!
5.0
3/06/2025
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.
response 04/10/2025
Thank you for having trust in us on your very special day! We were so happy to be there fo...
r you every step of the way. Congratulations and we can't wait to see more photos!
Any questions?
Karen B
5.0
2/23/2025
Having our wedding at the Mainland was the perfect venue for our style and for our family. With guests traveling from all over the US and every part of NJ we knew having a venue that was a one stop for stay, eating and celebrating would make the most sense. From the moment we reached out for information we knew that we were in great hands. The pricing is upfront and honest and the communication with Mel, Tyra and Lauren was prompt and always receptive. The food tasting was a specal night for us and we loved all the food and that is why we chose the buffet option. Our guests are still commenting on the delicious food and stylish venue. We had our wedding on December 29th 2024. The hotel,restaurant and venue was decoarted so festively for the holiday season. We even chose to do our first look in the bar and it was a hit! All the staff includng the front desk and housekeeping were so helpful as well. Kim our Matre D was so attentive to all our needs leading up to and the day of. She and her team were able to turn our vision into our reality! We highly recommend this venue for your weddng or next event!
response 02/26/2025
Congratulations and thank you for choosing us to share your special day with! Come back to...
visit and stay in touch!
Margaux T
5.0
11/18/2024
Our reception at the mainland was absolutely beautiful! From the moment we stepped onto the property, we knew it was the perfect place to celebrate our big day. The venue’s terrace was a breathtaking backdrop for our reception and photos.
The staff were exceptional—so kind, professional, and attentive to every detail. Kim, Mel, Tyra went above and beyond to make sure everything ran smoothly, from helping with the setup to ensuring our guests felt welcomed and comfortable.
We also loved how flexible they were with our requests. They truly made us feel like their priority. Our guests couldn’t stop raving about how gorgeous the venue was and how flawless the entire event felt.
If you’re looking for a venue that combines elegance, excellent service, and an unforgettable atmosphere, The Mainland is the one. We couldn’t have asked for a better place to start our forever!
response 11/20/2024
Thank you for having trust in us on your very special day! We were so happy to be there fo...
r you every step of the way. Congratulations and we can't wait to see your photos!
Billy M
5.0
10/26/2024
The Mainland was everything we asked for with a wedding venue. To begin Mel and Tyra accommodated all of our needs straight from the start. They were with us every step of the way from start to finish. Lauren was also amazing making sure the hotel side was taken care of and our wedding block worked out. The Venue itself was perfect for what we wanted. They have a ballroom but our personal preference was the terrace room. Beautifully laid out with great long tables and a great fireplace that served as out center for our ceremony and then later turned into our dance floor. All of our guests talked about how great the food was. Also the staff there that helped during our night such as our maître d, Kim and all the wonderful waiters and waitresses really all put the emphasis on making sure the bride and groom were happy. We ended the night at the bar and then outside at the firepit. We had the night of our lives!
response 10/26/2024
Thank you for having trust in us for your special day, especially being so far away! We we...
re so happy to be there for you every step of the way. Congratulations again and please stay in touch!
Shelby & Jason C
5.0
10/19/2024
My husband and I can't thank Mel, Tyra, and all of the other staff members involved enough for making our special day so memorable! The communication was excellent and answered all of our questions. On Wedding Day, all of the staff made our day go so smoothly and we didn't have to worry about a thing. Thank you all again for making our dreams come true! xoxo
response 10/19/2024
Thank you for having trust in us for your special day. It was wonderful getting to see you...
r vision come to life and getting to know the both of you! Congratulations to you both and stay in touch!
Jill F
5.0
10/14/2024
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!
response 10/19/2024
Thank you for having trust in us for your special day. It was wonderful getting to see you...
r vision come to life and getting to know the both of you! Congratulations to you both and stay in touch!
Marissa R
5.0
10/05/2024
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!!
response 10/06/2024
Thank you for having trust in us for your special day. It was wonderful getting to see you...
r vision come to life and getting to know the both of you!
Congratulations to you both and stay in touch!
Jessica A
5.0
9/27/2024
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 Photos
response 09/28/2024
Congratulations! Thank you for having trust in us for your special day and sharing it wit...
h us. It was wonderful getting to know the both of you and being able to celebrate! We look forward to seeing your photos.
Mikaleigh B
5.0
9/24/2024
Words do not describe how amazing this venue is! The staff was so helpful from the beginning to the end, my day was MAGICAL. Kim was amazing, Tyra never failed to answer any questions even if I called every single day of the week. 5 stars does not even show how much I loved this venue. I would plan a wedding here every year if I could. They do all set up / take down and really incorporate every single detail you could imagine. No request was too much to ask. All the staff was absolutely amazing. They really made my September wedding my dream. I cannot thank everyone enough. Highly suggest this venue for all that is included in the price.
response 09/24/2024
Thank you so much for choosing The Mainland! May your life together be blessed with Love, ...
Laughter, Health and Happiness!!! The pleasure was ours. Thank you again and Congratulations!!!
Amanda K
5.0
8/16/2024
The sales manager (Tyra), maitre d (Kim), and captain (Maria) were an absolute dream team and made everything easy from the day we booked our date to the brunch the day after the wedding. My husband and I were truly treated like the guests of honor during the whole wedding. The Mainland made everything super easy. At our final meeting, we went over everything from the start of the wedding day to the end of the wedding day and the maitre d made sure everything, including the decor, went exactly with our vision. A bonus is our guests raved about the food.
response 09/24/2024
We had a wonderful time planning your special day with you! We wish you a lifetime of hap...
piness! Congratulations and we hope to see you back in the future!
Patty W
5.0
8/14/2024
Omg, this venue was beautiful, food was awesome, the workers were friendly and very helpful!
We had my daughters baby shower here. From the initial meeting to the day of the event, was one of the easiest venue I ever used. Workers were amazing! I would definitely use them again and can't wait to hopefully get an invitation for an event here.
Patty
Chelsey M
5.0
5/08/2024
Our special day could not have been more perfect at The Mainland! The whole staff was amazing and so helpful from the time we arrived on Thursday to the time we departed on Sunday. We got so many compliments on the beautiful venue and amazing food that was provided for cocktail hour, reception, and send off breakfast! If you are looking for a venue that is convenient for your guests The Mainland is it! We were able to have everything in one place, which was great! Thank you Mel, Tyra, Kim, Maria, & everyone us at The Mainland that helped make our day so smooth & perfect!!! We cannot thank you enough :)
response 05/08/2024
We were honored, thrilled and excited to be part of your wedding celebration. We want to t...
hank you for choosing our venue as your celebration location. I hope our paths cross again in the future!
Rob B
5.0
4/19/2024
This is a classy awesome wedding venue.
The hotel is modern with great amenities.
You won’t have to go anywhere else. There is a restaurant with a bar and arcade.
Can’t thank the all the staff enough for an extraordinary experience from planning to the reception. We and our guests enjoyed everything. The best!
response 04/19/2024
It was wonderful getting to know the both of you and being able to help you along this jou...
rney. We wish you a lifetime of happiness! Congratulations and we hope to see you back in the future!
Amanda S
5.0
1/07/2024
We are over the moon with our choice to hire The Mainland for our wedding! It truly was a dream come true. From planning to the morning after brunch, they were absolutely amazing! Mel, was always there to help and was always a quick email away! She answered every question with so much detail and was always there to listen! Kim, was absolutely amazing! She was extremely informative at our tasting and helped us to come up with ideas for our welcome tables, decor, etc. She went above and beyond the day of the wedding helping to make my dream vision even better and more beautiful than I could imagine! She was always right there for any help or support we needed! We absolutely loved having the opportunity to work with her! Lastly, Maria was absolutely amazing. She constantly checked in on us and helped us with any questions or needs we had both the night of the wedding as well as a the morning after brunch! We are so grateful for The Mainland and their team for helpful to make our wedding day an absolute dream!
response 01/07/2024
Thank you for having trust in us for your special day. It was wonderful getting to know th...
e both of you and being able to celebrate! Congratulations and stay in touch! We look forward to seeing your photos.
Stacy M
5.0
12/11/2023
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.
response 12/14/2023
Thank you for having trust in us for your special day. It was wonderful getting to see you...
r vision come to life and were able to put your mind at ease.
Congratulations and stay in touch!
Megan G
5.0
12/10/2023
We cannot say enough about our experience at the Mainland - this was truly the venue of our dreams. The look of the venue itself is beautiful, and the ability to choose between two different reception rooms allows for a more personalized experience. What really made this venue stand out, though, was the staff. From the beginning, Mel was very responsive (and so patient with all of our questions). They were transparent in costs and made the entire process leading up to the wedding seamless. Kim was our Maitre D and she worked with Maria throughout our wedding day to make sure everything went smoothly. Honestly, Kim and Maria made booking the Mainland worth it alone! These two made sure everything stayed on schedule, made sure we had moments to ourselves to just breathe and take in the day, and anytime things started to feel even the slightest bit stressful - they were there to calm things. We truly could not have imagined our day without their help!
response 12/10/2023
Thank you for having trust in us for your special day. It was wonderful getting to know th...
e both of you and being able to celebrate! Congratulations and stay in touch! We look forward to seeing your photos.
RaeLynn B
5.0
10/04/2023
We couldn’t have dreamt of a better venue for our wedding. The work they put into each wedding is incredible!! Mel was extremely responsive and helped with anything needed. Kim made my vision come to life & went above and beyond. Maria made sure everything ran smoothly and on time. They even got my 1 1/2 year old to walk down the isle by herself! The staff was phenomenal and we are soo pleased our day went smoothly because of them!! If I had to do it all over, I would pick this venue 1000x over.
response 10/04/2023
Thank you for having trust in us for your special day. It was wonderful getting to know th...
e both of you and being able to celebrate all weekend! We hope to see you back in the future!
Samantha F
5.0
9/25/2023
There are no words to describe how perfect our wedding day was. From Saturday night before with the arcades, fire pit, go karts, and restaurant, to our beautiful day on Sunday, from the venue and food and everything in between, it was a dream. I cannot recommend this venue enough!
response 09/25/2023
Thank you for having trust in us for your special day. It was wonderful getting to know th...
e both of you and being able to celebrate all weekend!
We hope to see you back in the future!
Ashley T
5.0
6/14/2023
Our wedding this past weekend was something of a DREAM! I never had a vision or a dream wedding in mine, which really made the planning process so hard for me. Our families are polar opposites and we had the most diverse group of guests, so I wanted something more casual but also beautiful and romantic where everyone could feel comfortable and have a nice time and The Mainland far exceeded that! The staff especially the event coordinators Mel and Tyra, the maitre d Kim and captain Maria, head server Melissa, and hotel sales manager Alycia are the most thoughtful, helpful, talented people who give their couples and couples’ families the greatest care and attention, the food was plentiful and amazing (I wouldn’t know because I didn’t eat any, but my very judgmental Italian foodie family raved about it all), and the place just looked absolutely beautiful inside and out. It was the perfect place to host a whole wedding weekend! I wanted to cancel our wedding at one point and could not wait for it to be over, but after the night and weekend they executed, I am so so sad that it’s all over. Book your wedding at The Mainland, you are in the greatest hands, I promise!
response 06/14/2023
Thank you for having trust in us for your special day. It was wonderful getting to know th...
e both of you and being able to help you along this journey. Congratulations to you both and we hope to see you back in the future!
Meghan M
5.0
3/22/2023
I cannot say enough good things about The Mainland. From the planning process to the day of, the staff was a dream. They made everything super easy and were always on top of it. The venue was beautiful for the day off and our guests were raving about the food and service! So so happy we chose to celebrate with them on our big day!!
response 03/22/2023
Thank you for having trust in us for your special day. It was wonderful getting to know th...
e both of you and being able to help you along this journey.
Congratulations to you both and we hope to see you back in the future!
anonymous u
5.0
1/18/2023
My husband and I got married here on 10/14/22 in the Terrace Room - I seriously can’t express enough how absolutely awesome the staff at the Mainland were for our wedding! From the very beginning when we booked it, through the whole planning process, and through the entire event, the whole team was so attentive!
For starters - Mel the Catering Sales Manager is just amazing! Throughout the entire planning process, she was always so quick to respond to any of my questions or requests, and was always so accommodating, kind, and helpful - and when you’re planning your special day, it’s nice to feel at ease and trust the staff who’s putting it all together for you! Alycia who handled our wedding block was super helpful, accommodating, and great to work with as well!
On the day of, we had Kim as our Maitre D’ and she was awesome! So attentive, on top of everything, and knocked it out of the park with our decorations-she took what I had in mind and worked her magic and it looked beautiful! We had several guests tell us afterwards how great the service staff were (herself, the servers, and Maria included). If there was an issue with a guests dinner, they made sure it was corrected quickly! The wedding day is a crazy busy day and can be overwhelming at times and Kim was always there at the right moments to make sure we enjoyed some food and had time to just take it all in for a moment. She made sure we and the wedding party were ready for whatever moments we needed to be ready for, and gave us guidance through the whole process to make sure the day went by smoothly so that we could just enjoy our special day and have fun with our family and friends!
All in all, we really had a blast here for those two nights (the arcade is a great bonus, especially if there’s kids in your party!), and our guests were raving about how great the food was, how beautiful the venue was, and how much fun they had all night! Would totally recommend the Mainland to anyone looking for a great venue to have their wedding, you definitely won’t regret it and you’ll make the best memories for your special day!
response 01/18/2023
Thank you for having trust in us for your special day Sonia. Congratulations to you both! ...
The pleasure was ours and we hope to see you back in the future!
Erin B
5.0
1/07/2023
Our wedding at the Mainland on 12/17/22 was hands down the best day of our lives. We booked the venue in January of 2022 after meeting with Mel & seeing the terrace room, we knew this was our venue! Throughout the entire process both Mel (catering coordinator) & Alycia (hotel coordinator) were very responsive and helpful with any questions. We had so much fun planning our wedding, booking our vendors etc. A week before we met with Kim (Maitre d') and I knew we were in great hands, she was absolutely phenomenal. Our ceremony & reception were both being held in the terrace room, and seeing how she took my vision and turned it into reality was so special. It was absolutely breathtaking. Kim made sure that we were taking care of all night, she made sure we were able to eat but still enjoy our cocktail hour with our guests by reserving a table for us to stand, eat and mingle. My bridesmaids had some trouble with my bustle and Kim stepped right in to help! Our family and friends are still raving about “that room” and “that food”! I cannot recommend The Mainland for your wedding!! We have absolutely no complaints!
response 01/07/2023
Thank you for having trust in us for your special day. It was wonderful getting to know th...
e both of you and being able to help you along this journey.
Congratulations to you both!
We hope to see you back in the future!
Emma C
5.0
11/15/2022
We had our wedding at the Mainland 11/11/22 and I truly cannot say enough good things about this venue. We primarily worked with Mel, and start to finish she was so helpful and communicative. She was available whenever we had questions and was professional. We held our reception in the Terrace Room and it was gorgeous. We had both our ceremony and reception in the same room, with cocktail hour in the adjacent room by the bar. It was so helpful to have everything in one space without guests needing to drive/walk far. The hotel on-site was perfect for our family from out-of-state, and the venue is separate enough from the hotel lobby that it doesn't feel like you're being married "in a hotel". The food was incredible (we chose buffet-style) and the bartenders/wait staff were great. The venue assisted with setting up and breaking down all of our decorations, which was a huge burden off our shoulders. On the day of our wedding, we worked with Kim as a maitre-d. From the moment we met her, she took charge in the best way possible. She clearly knew what she was doing and gave us so much professional guidance and support. She coordinated the ceremony and reception from start to finish, even makin sure to grab us a drink and food in a private area between the ceremony and reception which made all the difference. Overall, my husband and I could not be happier or more confident in our choice of the Mainland for our wedding and would recommend it to anyone who is looking for a venue.
response 11/16/2022
Thank you for having trust in us for your special day. Congratulations to you both! We hop...
e to see you again to visit!
Jennie B
5.0
11/14/2022
Awesome from start to finish. Kim was amazing and true to her word. She made sure everything was smooth without any issues or interruptions. I would highly recommend the mainland for their spectacular decor but even more so just for the “Kim” factor. On a day where you would be overwhelmed by decisions she took that stress from us and allowed us to not think and have fun while appreciating everything going on around us.
response 11/16/2022
Thank you for having trust in us for your special day. Congratulations to you both! The pl...
easure was ours and we hope to see you back in the future!
Sara B
5.0
11/12/2022
We cannot be more pleased with our wedding experience at The Mainland. The venue was beautiful and perfect for both our inside and outside wedding photos. It captured our rustic feel and warm atmosphere. Kim (Matre’ de) and Melinda (Event Coordinator), exceeded all expectations. Kim made the process smooth, simple, and most importantly, stress free. The day of our wedding, there was nothing to worry about because Kim took care of everything, all while making sure we both had everything we needed. She was down to earth and we couldn’t have asked for anyone better. The food was incredible, and our guests had so many positive things to say about all their meals. We received so many compliments on the venue, food, staff, and service. Thank you for making our special day as perfect as we had envisioned it to be!
response 11/12/2022
Thank you for having trust in us for yours and Andrew's special day.
Congratulations to yo...
u both!
The pleasure was ours and we hope to see you back in the future!
Kate K
5.0
10/24/2022
Mel and Kim were fantastic!
Mel helps from your first meeting until day of.
Kim is your rockstar maître d’ and as soon as we walked into cocktail hour provided both my husband and I a plate of food and beverage of our choice. She constantly checked in with us and everything was so very detailed.
We still are getting compliments of how beautiful the venue was and how kind everyone was!
Excellent job!
Natalie A
5.0
10/18/2022
The Mainland exceeded all expectations! I would not change a thing. The service was great and the food was absolutely amazing! I would not change a single thing about my wedding. Everything was beautiful and perfect. Thank you to the Mainland for making my wedding the happiest memory of my life!
Thomas C
5.0
10/04/2022
We don’t have a negative thing to say about the Mianland and would highly recommend it for any event. The staff far exceeded our expectations for our wedding reception and the send off breakfast the next morning.
response 10/05/2022
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!
Nichole H
5.0
6/29/2022
The mainland made my dream wedding come true. It was exactly how I envisioned my day. I couldn’t thank the staff enough. They were all so amazing
response 06/29/2022
The pleasure was ours! Thank you for trusting us with one of the most important days in yo...
ur lives! Please come back to visit us and Congratulations!
Alyssa B
5.0
5/26/2022
Mel and Kim were absolutely phenomenal!! Mel as our coordinator helped make sure any questions I had during my entire planning process where answered and in a timely manner. She made sure everything I told her was noted and included and didn’t leave out a single detail. Not to mention she’s the sweetest ! Kim as our Matre D was hands down the BEST Matre D ever. She made sure every single thing I asked her to do the day of was not only done but done on time so we had time to enjoy our wedding! She was so efficient and amazing and really made sure we were fed, having fun and refilled with drinks. The venue looked stunning and ever decoration was placed exactly where I wanted it to be. The food was excellent and everyone complimented it. Overall we had such An amazing experience with the Mainland !! 🤍
response 05/26/2022
The pleasure was ours Alyssa! Thank you for trusting us with one of the most important day...
s in your lives! We were honored and very happy we were able to share that day with the both of you. Please come back to visit us and Congratulations!
Rebecca H
5.0
3/19/2022
All I can say is wow. We got married at The Mainland on 1/22/22 and it was the most beautiful, perfect day of our lives! Working with Mel & Krista was seamless. They were both very responsive, kind, patient, knowledgeable, and helped every step of the way. I also worked closely with Alycia at the front hotel desk, to set up room blocks & our bridal suite. Again, very responsive, patient, and helpful, and a seamless experience. Come to our wedding rehearsal & wedding day, the staff truly went ABOVE & BEYOND. Mel, Krista, and Kim, our maitre de, set everything up beautifully. When I walked into the space, I almost started crying. The attention to detail & setup was perfection, as they made our vision come to life. Our ceremony and cocktail hour were flawless. At the reception, Kim was by our side all night, and made sure we were taken care of with absolutely everything, and that the night went seamlessly - it did! Between Mel/Krista/Kim/Alycia, the staff, the drinks, the food, and the venue, everything was literal perfection. Friends & family are still raving about our wedding & how it was the best they’ve ever been to, with the best food! Everyone went above and beyond to accommodate us and made my husband & I feel like a true king & queen for the day. We are forever grateful to this staff & venue. Not only are they true professionals, but everyone is so kind & genuine. Because of them, our wedding day was truly the best day of our lives. It’s hard to put into words when something is so perfect. Thank you for making our dream a reality. Highly highly recommend The Mainland!
response 03/19/2022
The pleasure was ours Rebecca! Thank you for trusting us with one of the most important da...
ys in your lives! We were honored and very happy we were able to share that day with the both of you. Please come back to visit us and Congratulations!
Kelly D
5.0
3/14/2022
Our wedding at The Mainland was absolutely beautiful. The staff is insanely kind & helpful. Mel was so patient with my hundreds of emails this last year, and Kim was a rockstar the day of the wedding! The Terrace room is so naturally beautiful and the food was DELICIOUS! We had such a wonderful wedding day and I couldn’t recommend this venue enough!
response 03/19/2022
The pleasure was ours! Thank you for trusting us with one of the most important days in yo...
ur lives! We were honored and very happy we were able to share that day with the both of you. Please come back to visit us and Congratulations!
Julie K
5.0
1/04/2022
Everyone did a phenomenal job to make this the perfect day for us!
response 03/19/2022
The pleasure was ours!Thank you for trusting us with one of the most important days in you...
r lives! We were honored and very happy we were able to share that day with the both of you. Please come back to visit us and Congratulations!
Jade V
5.0
12/30/2021
I'll start by saying I have SEVERE (anaphylactic) food allergies - and the venue did EVERYTHING!!!! They could to perfectly accomodate my husband and I. The way they arranged our greeting table and memorial table was absolutely gorgeous. I felt so cared for, helped, and understood the entire time. Kim, the Maitre D, and Mel MacNeil, our coordinator, were truly AMAZING for us. They really made the experience so worth it. The Chef was a wonderful asset to this team as well, he made me feel so comfortable and safe in his hands!! I cannot ever say thank you enough!!!
response 12/30/2021
Thank you for trusting us with all of your allergies and helping you plan your special day...
. It was a pleasure and we want to wish the both of you nothing but the best. Congratulations!
Deirdre K
5.0
9/29/2021
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.
response 09/30/2021
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!
Samantha H
5.0
9/21/2021
The venue was spectacular since the first day we toured it, that day I signed the contract and was ready to secure my wedding date. Mel, Maria and Kim are professional and kind. Mel really helped me along the whole year of planning, she let me come in when ever I wanted if I wanted to see the terrace. She also did a great job at making me feel calm. Each step of the way felt amazing, the food tasting, picking the cake, table linen color choices, decor. The day of the wedding Maria was in charge and made sure my wedding day ran properly. All of my guests loved the food and thought the the venue was beautiful! For my number of guests it was perfect, we had just under 70 people. The terrace was intimate. Thank you the Mainland!
response 09/21/2021
Congratulations and the pleasure was ours. It was a pleasure getting to work with you for ...
your special day.
Hannah M
5.0
7/10/2021
If there were more stars then 5 I would literally give them like 1000000 stars. I honestly cry every time I try to think of what to say. Kim and Mel are way more than just their job titles. Mel...my girl literally is not only the sweetest soul to ever live, but she literally becomes your best friend and takes your dreams and then blows it up with something even better somehow and then makes pinterest seem incapable of doing its job. I will forever be shook by how well she does literally anything. Wedding planning is a lot of hard work and don't get me wrong, as a bride you have to worry about more details then what you realize. But Mel legit helps by pumping up your ideas when their good and being honest when some tweaks may be necessary but does it in a way where you actually feel like your working WITH someone. She will even jump in and pretend to be your dad when your real dad is late to the rehersal until he gets there LOL. Now....Kim. Home girl DOES NOT PLAY. I don't think Iv'e ever witnessed a women run a tighter ship. Girlfriend dont skip a beat and misses NOTHING. Not a single flower will be out of place and not a single wedding crasher unnoticed LOL. She is your biggest advocate and ally. She keeps that place above reproach and works hard to maintain the happiness of everyone present. Last but not least the kitchen staff and servers. The food is also way above 5 stars. Not a single guest left without saying it was some of the best food they have ever had EVER. The servers were prompt, genuine and just so stinking sweet I can't even. Mainland literally made all our dreams come true and I could write all day about just how well they did to make everything without flaw. Beyond blessed and filled with pride to say we had the best day of our lives here. I would choose them 100 times over.
response 07/10/2021
Hannah, you were wonderful to work with and we were honored that we were able to make your...
dream wedding become a reality. Congratulations to the both of you and Best Wishes.
Katie L
5.0
7/06/2021
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!
response 07/06/2021
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!
Brittany B
5.0
6/29/2021
We just got married Friday and everything ended up being exactly as we wanted and we are SO thrilled! Their Terrace Room is gorgeous and one of the main reasons we picked this location. We felt very at ease day of that everything was going to go as planned and it did. It was a great feeling and a great time! Our guests were pleased as well!
response 06/29/2021
We were honored to help you plan one of the most important days in your lives. You were wo...
nderful to work with and we look forward to meeting again in the future! Congratulations to the both of you.
Jeanne D
5.0
6/09/2021
We had such an amazing time on our wedding day and the experience leading up to it was flawless. From the top down to the bottom everything went amazing. Mel was great at responding and very helpful. She and our maitre d Kim decorated our room BEAUTIFULLY with little direction of the vision I wanted - I kind of just handed them boxes ( and boxes and boxes ) of candles and some other decorations and told them to just make it look pretty - and they knocked it out of the park. Brian the chef was amazing to work with. Our food was out of this world - and the appetizers were delicious. The servers were so attentive and professional. We really couldn’t have asked for a better day - all thanks to them !!!
response 06/09/2021
Thank you for trusting us Jeanne.
We were honored to help you along this journey.
Congratu...
lations to the both of you and best wishes!
Theresa W
5.0
5/25/2021
What a wonderful experience having our wedding at the Mainland. We had a small wedding - 70 people in the Terrace Room which is a beautiful room. 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! I highly recommend you check it out.
response 05/25/2021
The pleasure was ours! Thank you for trusting us with one of the most important days in yo...
ur lives! We were honored and hope to see you both in the near future, here at the Mainland!
Kristen R
5.0
4/03/2021
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.
response 04/03/2021
Congratulations Kristen. I am so happy we were able to help you along the way! We most cer...
tainly hope that our paths cross again in the future.
Amanda V
5.0
3/09/2021
We truly had an amazing day and everyone was so helpful which made us feel like all of our guests were taken care of so we could enjoy the day with them!
Amanda C
5.0
3/09/2021
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!!!!
John C
5.0
3/09/2021
We sat down with the staff of The Mainland about a year and a half prior to our wedding date of 10/24/20, and immediately we were so comfortable and felt so rite to book our wedding with them. We were treated like family from the start. When we saw The Terrace we fell in love with the room and knew this was the perfect place to have our reception. The staff bent over backwards to help us and make sure we had the perfect wedding, and let me tell you we did. Kim our maître d was absolutely the best, before our date we met several times with her and Mel the event sales coordinator and at every meeting they made sure we were happy with everything we talked about down to the smallest detail. The night of our reception Kim was a rock star, she made sure we had everything we needed, drinks, food, and organized our bridal party to make sure everyone was were they were supposed to be. Mel was there also assisting with cocktail hour. I have to say without this team of excellent people our wedding would not have turned out as wonderful as it did, even during this pandemic they gave us a perfect wedding reception. Now for the food, cocktail hour was amazing, again Kim made sure that we got to try everything that was served, as anyone knows being the Bride and Groom you don`t always get to do that. The diner was fabulous, my friends and family are still talking about how wonderful all the food was. I highly recommend to add the mason jars to your desert menu, we had apple pie and they came out still warm, again everyone still bragging about them. Our first look at the room took our breath away we told Kim what we wanted and she took some of her own creativeness and totally made it even more beautiful. The Mainland is the place to have any event and if I find the need to have another event I will definitely be going there. To the Mainland staff Thank You for our perfect wedding, we could not asked for anything better, if anything you gave us more then we expected. We feel not only did we have a perfect wedding but feel we made new friends.
Jessica C
5.0
11/19/2019
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!
Jeana L
5.0
9/20/2019
My husband and I had our wedding reception in the Mainland Terrace on Friday 9/13/19. Our wedding day was truly the best day every and The Mainland played a huge part in making our day perfect. Yes, the food, drinks, and cake were delicious and amazing, BUT the staff is absolutely phenomenal here... especially our maitre’d Kim and the event sales manager (our go-to guy), Austin. Jessica, the sales manager, was also wonderful at handling our hotel room block, breakfast vouchers, etc. Honestly, anyone we came in contact with who had something to do with our wedding, was excellent... from the front desk staff, to the servers and bartenders, and of course the rest of the Mainland Events team. Austin was super prompt, helpful, and courteous when answering my [many] questions and he also killed it as bartender the night of our wedding. Kim did an amazing job setting up the venue just the way we wanted it and made sure the event was executed flawlessly... and it certainly was! Kim made sure my husband and I were taken care of the whole night and we did not have to worry about a thing. We were able to fully enjoy our wedding and truly had the best time ever. All of our guests have been raving about it being the best wedding they’ve ever been to. THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU to the Mainland/Holiday Inn staff! We would 100% recommend The Mainland to anyone. - Jeana & William
Alyssa C
5.0
10/17/2017
We used the Holiday Inn for our guests the night of our wedding. It's the nicest Holiday Inn I've seen and the staff was so nice and accommodating. I haven't heard one negative comment from my guests who spent the night.
kayla c
5.0
10/21/2013
Amazing except my holiday inn is In toms river they didn't have an option for that.
Contact
Curious to learn more?
Start the convo
*=Required
$160 starting price
- Messaging our verified vendors on The Knot is free, safe and secure.
- Conveniently track vendor messages and planning details all in one place.
- Our mobile apps make it easy to stay in touch with vendors while you're on‑the‑go.
- For personalized pricing and package details, sending the vendor a message is the fastest way to get info.
By clicking 'Request Quote', you agree to The Knot creating an account for you, if you don't have one, and to our Terms of Use. See our Privacy Policy to learn what data we collect and how we use it.
Wedding vendors in Manahawkin
The Mainland at Holiday Inn Manahawkin
The Mainland at Holiday Inn Manahawkin's photos
Why use The Knot to message vendors?
- Messaging our verified vendors on The Knot is free, safe and secure.
- Conveniently track vendor messages and planning details all in one place.
- Our mobile apps make it easy to stay in touch with vendors while you're on‑the‑go.
- For personalized pricing and package details, sending the vendor a message is the fastest way to get info.