Bonnet Island Estate by Merri-Makers

nning so easy and stress free. The entire staff paid attention to detail and went above and beyond to ensure we were happy. The bridal attendants were so attentive, helpful and friendly! The staff, service, food and beautiful estate were all so amazing that we received so many compliments from our guests. We can’t thank them enough for how great they were. We highly recommend Bonnet Island Estate!

on and attention to detail made our special day even more memorable. From the moment we began planning, the staff at Bonnet Island and Merrimakers demonstrated exceptional professionalism and a genuine desire to bring our wedding vision to life. They orchestrated the logistics of the day with such finesse that everything seemed to flow effortlessly. Despite the challenges posed by the rainy weather, their expertise and proactive approach ensured that our wedding went off without a hitch. Their ability to adapt to the circumstances while maintaining a high level of service was truly commendable. The personal touches provided by the staff made us feel incredibly special and cared for. Whether it was ensuring that our favorite drink was always in hand, or attending to the smallest of details, their efforts did not go unnoticed. The team's warm and attentive service created a welcoming atmosphere for us and our guests. Speaking of guests, they continue to rave about the exceptional service provided by the Merrimakers staff and Neptune Liquors bar service. The quality of service, combined with the stunning ambiance of Bonnet Island, left a lasting impression on everyone who attended. We cannot thank Mary, Nancy, and the team enough for their part in making our wedding day perfect. We wholeheartedly recommend Bonnet Island Estate and Merrimakers to any couple looking for a venue that offers both beauty and top-notch service. Our experience was truly enhanced by their commitment to excellence, and we are forever grateful for the unforgettable memories they helped create.

to work with every step of the way and ensured our day was amazing. The staff on site day of was attentive and made sure the day ran smoothly. It POURED rain all morning, and everyone made sure there would be no hiccups. Thankfully, by the ceremony, the sun came out and I truly wouldn't have changed a thing, We received so many compliments on the venue and how perfect it was. Don't even question it - BIE is the perfect venue for your wedding!

wedding from the day we hired them throughout every second of her actual wedding day and post wedding day, and they did so with patience, smiles, and ease. We felt so pampered and assured. We have gotten only wonderful feedback about how much our guests enjoyed the food, the service, and being at such a beatiful location. Our daughter glowed with happiness the entire weekend as we felt completely taken care of in everyway. We cannot thank them enough for the incredible wedding that will remain in our hearts and minds forever.

ut so many little details that I didn't eve think of! I was always able to contact them and Andrea would get back to me right away. You can really tell they love what they do there. Anything I needed they had and on my wedding day there were always there making sure everything was going exactly how I envisioned. Even the next morning, everything from the venue was packed up and ready to go by the front door. They took the best care of us and our guests! I was told so many times by my guests that it was the best venue they had ever been to!

entire day was catered to us, what we wanted and loved and it just came out so perfectly. The staff was so helpful and knowledgeable, they were kind and accommodating and helped us through planning and the actual day seamlessly and with great attention to detail. The food was delicious and they catered to my celiac (gluten free) needs without hesitation. Our guests continue to reach out to us about how much they enjoyed themselves and how impressed they were...that is so meaningful to us. We have people coming to celebrate our love and we want them to be happy too. I could sit here and write for hours but all I can say is, if you're trying to make a decision and want to have the most beautiful, glowing, happy memories, choose Bonnet. Get the rooms, stay overnight, make the most of it. Life is short and we wouldn't have done anything differently. Cheers!

ful venue…it’s an experience. We often reflect on how choosing Bonnet was the best decision we made around our wedding and how we’re so grateful. Andrea is incredible — so attentive, patient, professional and a joy to work with. The whole team is!! They truly make you feel like Bonnet is yours - for the wedding weekend and forever. We cannot recommend Bonnet Island Estate enough - it’s absolutely gorgeous and every single thing is taken care of so seamlessly and professionally. Thank you for everything Bonnet team!!!!!!

ering and the party quite literally did not stop until after midnight. We got so many compliments and great comments from our guests that the servers were professional and our cocktail hour had some of the most delicious foods etc. One family member Terry even commented about how it seemed like some of the staff in particular were so passionate about the job and were so happy to be there he even offered one of the servers Sean a job in PA because he was so fantastic and always had a smile on his face no matter what he was doing. Things like that when you hear it from a family member make it even more worthwhile because when you have a group of people trying to make your day special it shows, and I am so glad that Merri-Makers put on my dream wedding. When it was time to walk down the aisle with our friends and loved ones beside us you can really see the beauty of it all & I would not choose another venue to have done this then at Bonnet Island. From the planning stages with our wedding coordinators to the great staff on the day of, it truly felt like the day went by so fast and I am still just reliving all the great memories with the notes and pictures taken on the day of from family. I absolutely hope I can come back and attend a wedding here as a guest in the future because it will always hold a special place in mine and my husband's heart.

including teenagers who usually have nothing to say about anything, raving about it having been the most beautiful wedding they'd ever attended with the most delicious food! The chef is extraordinary, and very accommodating, many guests commented they felt like they were dining in a fine restaurant as opposed to attending a wedding. Andrea and the team of coordinators are all stellar and minimize the stress of planning for the big day. From the open air chapel to the natural light filled ballroom everything about this venue is stellar. Don't think twice, it's simply perfect ❤

etting to the design details to the stellar staff, everything was perfect. Andrea and her team at Weddings of Distinction took such good care of us. When we had to postpone by a full year due to COVID, they were incredibly flexible and let us transfer to a new date we felt more comfortable with. They were helpful with vendor recommendations but were also happy to work with new faces. Though we brought in our own independent weekend coordinator to help us out, Andrea still inspired confidence that she could have handled the whole weekend herself with her eyes closed — you'd be in great hands with just the Weddings of Distinction team. The whole team, from the bridal attendants (yay Jordan and Kayla!) to the maître d' to the overnight manager, was so great. If there were any logistical hiccups day of, we were blissfully unaware. Everyone hopes for perfect weather on their wedding day, but I think where Bonnet shone brightest might have been how it faired even on a sub-optimal day with a weather contingency. We had high winds, cloudy skies, and a sprinkle of rain for our October wedding day, but guests could enjoy the open-air, yet covered Boathouse Chapel ceremony and Veranda cocktail hour while still taking in the gorgeous waterfront views. We ended up with about 165 guests and an 11-piece band, all of which fit very comfortably in the ballroom. I understand the occupancy can go higher, but this was perfect for us — we filled the space but didn't feel overly crowded. We loved the overnight accommodations (all 12 on-site guest suites are OUT OF THIS WORLD and such a value add) and the fact that we had the full run of the property for an on-site after party. After many hours of dancing in the ballroom, we set up late-night karaoke in the main floor of the house, which went until the wee hours of the morning. The Bonnet/Weddings of Distinction team really helped our unique vision come to life and encouraged us to be creative with the space! Our guests keep saying it was the most beautiful setting for a wedding, and they're 100% right. For that, we can't thank the team at Bonnet enough!

ible, and the staff was so and accommodating. I'm hoping one of my friends chooses this as their venue so we can go back soon!!!

eous. Very bright and airy inside due to all the large windows throughout. The detached chapel is beautiful in it’s simplicity. All the summer flowers were in bloom which we wanted! Our wedding planner ,Gianna ,made us feel very much at ease during the planning process most especially during Covid. Our maitre D Joanne was at our beckoning call for anything during the cocktail hour and reception. The food was excellent! Best wedding reception food I’ve ever eaten. Thank you Bonnet Island and staff for making our daughters reception exceptional. Oh and all our guests were very complimentary of this venue.

ving a big wedding reception, but that changed the second we saw the estate in person… because well, it’s just stunning. BIE is gorgeous but even more importantly: the staff, service and food was impeccable. All of our guests raved about how amazing the food was. The service was exceptional. From the moment we arrived to the property, every need was tended to – everything was so seamless, and they took control of everything, allowing us to fully and completely enjoy our wedding day. Not only were they attentive and taking care of my husband and I, but also our parents. We had the best time and so did our guests – our guests continue to rave about how it was such an amazing wedding!!!

lmost a year ago. She guided us through the entire process and bent over backwards to accommodate every request we had. The property itself is gorgeous, the food was excellent and the staff/service was exceptional - especially the day of the wedding. I was shocked at how many people were dedicated to taking care of myself, my husband and our immediate families. Our guests cannot stop talking about what an amazing wedding it was - I would get married there again if I could!!

d us as though we were beneath them and not welcome to use the venue. After talking with other people and checking yelp it only further confirmed that their customer service is terrible, their employees are rude and that they only care about money, we urge you to go else for your wedding. (We've also screenshotted this just incase they decide to continue to delete comments.

our tour and from that day forward Mary became our right hand girl for everything from start to finish. The venue speaks for itself, it is beautiful winter, spring, summer, fall- it truly is stunning. We rented the entire estate so our bridal party had a gorgeous room to stay in (with a view of course) the night of our wedding. The day of salon was a brides dream and the groomsman suite was the ultimate pre-game room for the big day. Not only is the venue perfect, the service is unmatched! Between Mary, the maîtres d, the kitchen staff, all the way down to the girl who held my dress as I walked around for pictures- the best of the best. They were all so nice, helpful, and accommodating. The food was insane! The staff made sure we both were able to try everything our cocktail hour had to offer. Overall our day was a dream come true. We can't thank Mary, Merri Makers, Bonnet Island, and the entire staff enough. I'd give 10 stars if I could. Thank you for making our day perfect!

step of the way. The service, the staff, the food, the atmosphere, every.single.thing was on point!! We have received compliment after compliment from our guests saying how wonderful everything was, and most saying it was "the best wedding they have ever been to"... and its all thanks to the team at Bonnet Island! If you are considering this venue, go for it... you will not be disappointed!!

the lights, and finally the absolutely beautiful reception space with the view of the boathouse behind it. Absolutely stunning! The groomsmen and my husband enjoyed the grooms room before the wedding and myself and my lady’s had so much fun getting ready in the bridal room! I can go on and on about Bonnet, it was perfect!

tend to your needs the entire day. Not only do they attend to the bride and groom, but your parents/wedding party as well which made everyone feel special. Our guests couldn't believe how beautiful the grounds were. They were also very impressed with all of the food especially the cocktail hour. Andrea was our wedding coordinator. She is simply amazing and always took the time to discuss any questions I had and go over all of the details time and time again. The Bonnet Island is such a unique place. It is not easy to find a venue that you are able to get ready there and stay overnight, which makes for an endless night of partying. If you are unsure about booking your wedding here - you should not look any further. The Bonnet Island will forever hold a special place in our lives and I already cant wait to go back and visit!!

ck of at any given time, Mary and her team made us feel like we were their only client. Their execution on the day of was perfect, and we continue to hear unsolicited comments from friends and family that genuinely thought it was the nicest wedding that they had ever been to. The food was incredible — not just the lukewarm banquet food that you typically get at a wedding. We also really appreciated the outside vendors that BIE referred us to (eg Neptune Liquors and Mike’s Affordable Transportation), which were great to deal with and very professional. The chapel and water backdrop is perfect for pictures The only minor point to be aware of was that we used the cocktail hour room for our after party (which was super convenient because no one had to travel between the reception and after party) and they weren’t able to dim the lights. I think they do this for liability purposes. So was a little brighter than we would have liked it. Not a dealbreaker but wouldn’t want anyone to be surprised.

e able to get into the Estate at 9am to get ready the whole day. Lauren, my bridal attendant was absolutely the star of the show for me. She was so attentive and so nice. Every time I turned around she was there to see if I needed anything. She also helped me with my train the whole time I was taking pictures. She really helped keep my stress level down! Everyone came up to me throughout the night telling me how amazing the food was and they weren’t wrong! The food was the best wedding food I have ever had. The next morning everything was already packed up and waiting for us by the door to easily load our cars. The service was outstanding and they made it so easy for us to have an amazing time. They really made my day a dream and I wish I could do it all over again!

rful and the Bridal Attendants were absolutely amazing. The food was delicious and all my guests have been raving about the day! I cannot thank Weddings of Distinction or Merrimakers catering enough for making our special day perfect!

rompt with her responses. The venue itself was gorgeous and the wedding went off without a hitch. The food was amazing and the staff was polite and efficient. We would highly recommend having your wedding at Bonnet, you won’t regret it!

and creates such a nice backdrop for the entire wedding. Mary helped us plan our wedding and was fantastic! She was available 24/7 for every question we had during the planning process (many) and was always really patient with us. Ellie was absolutely incredible the day of. She was there every time we needed anything and such a true professional. Our bridal attendants, Lauren and Alyssa, were also so helpful. They anticipated all of our needs throughout the day and really made us feel taken care of. Bonnet is perfect for anyone looking for a waterfront venue that is unique, without having to worry about a single detail. The food was also amazing. Our guests are still raving about our wedding and Bonnet gave us the wedding of a lifetime!

he weather was nice, but the wedding would not be ruined if it did rain. Luckily, we had nice fall weather. I had 175 people, which was perfect for the space. I also loved that the ceremony, cocktail hour, reception, and after-party was all in the same venue. Transitions were so nice and guests did not have to worry about going to multiple places. Everything flowed so nicely. Also pretty awesome that we had rooms right upstairs! Which was great after a very long day and night. All rooms are beautiful. Everyone we worked with at Bonnett was amazing. Andrea we worked with mostly to plan the wedding and she was easy to work with. On the wedding day, the wedding attendants were so friendly, helpful, and very attentive. They made the day basically stress free. Food was AMAZING. Received so many compliments on the food and the overall venue. Couldn't have been happier with the way things turned out. Bonnett made it the perfect night.

not find one fault with the whole night. Ellie took care of my family and was there for any issues we might have. Made sure we had food, water, etc. I can’t find one fault with our whole experience. Perfect venue

OMENAL the day of-- setting up and making sure things ran smoothly the whole night. My two bridal attendants (I wish I could remember their names right now!!!!) were actually the best part of the day. They were so sweet, so hard working, and went out of their way to make things easy and perfect for me. It was truly a perfect day.

and the beautiful ambiance, our guests were raving about how amazing it was! We are so happy we chose Bonnet Island for our special day. We will remember it forever!

ver know what weather you will get down LBI but everyone we worked with made all the extra efforts to make sure Bonnet looked beautiful and picture perfect after an abnormally long and harsh winter. Mary and Ellie were wonderful to work with leading up to my big day and ESPECIALLY on the day of the wedding. They were so professional and on top of all the details I wanted apart of my big day. It really made for a smooth and stress free wedding day. One of the assistants, Lauren, was by my side the entire day helping with anything needed and an absolute DREAM all day dealing with 2 large parties and all the wedding day craziness. Lauren was the best!! My guests could not stop raving about the food and staying overnight at the estate with our bridal/groom party was one of the best parts of our evening. Bonnet Island is beautiful in itself. The Boathouse Chapel can be decorated to each bride's vision and there is so much charm down LBI. Bonnet will forever carry a special place in our hearts and we haven't stopped getting texts and calls about how wonderful of a time our guests had. I would HIGHLY recommend Bonnet for future weddings!

t the best day of our lives. From the bridal salon to the groom's room, from the chapel to boathouse, from the grand staircase to the bridal walk, everything, I mean everything is just an absolute dream and I am so sad it is all over. Andrea is AMAZING to work with. She was there for every question to every detail. This place makes no mistakes and our day was stress free totally euphoric. It was worth EVERY penny, EVERY headache. I would do it all over again and again. My husband and I know we will renew our vows there too one day (and we are penny pitchers). It's that incredible! It is worth it! Book your dates brides, just do it. You will not regret it!!

a romantic, intimate setting for an on-site ceremony, and the food is high-quality and delicious! We had 190 people and there was plenty of space. Throughout the entire day my family, in-laws, husband and I were so well taken care of. Everything was absolutely perfect from start to finish. The execution was flawless. Thank you for making our wedding day so memorable!

ute we walked in for the tour with Mary, from Merri-Makers, that this had to be our wedding venue. It was so beautiful by itself there wasn’t much left to do besides show up! Mary was definitely an added bonus. She was so helpful throughout the entire planning process. The day of the wedding went so smoothly. I was weary about a Friday wedding but being able to get into the estate by 10am made the day feel less rushed and allowed us to relax before the big event. Ellie and Colleen were AMAZING and were there for us every step of the way that day. Most importantly our wedding was a lot of fun. We felt like everything came together perfectly with the help of the staff. We have gotten so many compliments about the entire day. Everything from the beautiful venue, the delicious food, to the amazingly attentive staff. We cannot thank you enough for making our day one that not only we will remember but one that our guests will be talking about for years to come! We stopped by a few days after the big day to pick up a few things. As we left we were told to come back to visit anytime and come take anniversary and family pictures because we are now part of the Bonnet Island Family.

the estate speak for themselves - it is rustic and beachy, but elegant and formal at the same time. Not only is the place beautiful, but the staff is AMAZING! Mary and Ellie were so accommodating - they made sure all of our visions came to life and everything was perfect! The food is also to die for - many of of guests are foodies and can be very difficult to please, but we've received nothing but the highest compliments! We rented the rooms and had an after party at the estate, which I highly recommend to anyone considering having their wedding at BIE. The day went by so fast, so it was so nice to have the time to enjoy the estate all night long with family and friends and to have breakfast there the next day. We could not be happier with our choice to have the wedding at BIE and wish we could go back and do it all again! Thank you to Merri Makers to being so amazing and helping us create the wedding of our dreams! You guys are the absolute BEST!

rgeous (even with a chilly spring) and did not need special lighting or extraordinary floral arrangements as it was beautiful in itself. All of our guests raved about the venue, food, service and entertainment. Truly a perfect day, and we couldn't have asked for a more beautiful wedding. Thank you Bonnet. Amazing! - Amanda & Adam

els like you're in your own home, although much bigger! The staff are incredible and super attentive. There are always a few minor snafu's but I wouldn't have changed a thing. Highly highly recommend Bonnet Island Estate.

ingle penny!!!!!!!!!!!!!! We cannot stop talking about our wedding day. Thank you for all of your help throughout this process and especially for your attention and help during our wedding day! It was flawless and truly the BEST DAY EVER! We cannot thank you enough!!!!!!!!! :) Lindsay & Brian

n knew what I needed even before I had thought of it. Mary, Ellie and Jess are amazing and really made our day so special and stress free. Yes, the venue is pricey, but if you can afford it, it is the prefect beach wedding setting and the staff is the best there is in the business. We spent our wedding day truly enjoying the party we had planned rather then chasing around vendors, worrying about timetables and other details of the day. Mary, Ellie and Jess made our day so enjoyable. I can't recommend this place and the staff enough. Top notch service, wonderful food and an amazing setting!

But it was beyond what I have ever dreamed of... From the venue, to the food to the staff. Everything was perfect. Three weeks later and everyone is still talking about Bonnet and the food! Thank you for making this bride's dream come true

ion. They were so courteous and attentive. The new salon on the main floor allowed the bridal party to be comfortable and gave the hair stylists plenty of room to work. Our friends and family could not get over the quality and quantity of the food. We kept hearing, "This is not wedding food. This is five-star restaurant food." The romantic ambiance made the day so special not only for my daughter and son-in-law but for all the guests. I am forever grateful to Bonnet Island for giving my family such an amazing experience that we will always cherish.

ews, and an intimate quaint boathouse/chapel, which adds to the ambiance of your wedding...Merri Makers caterers do an excellent job! Mary R. was excellent to work with in the months leading to the wedding...we were invited down at any given time to look around, get ideas, ask questions...She was like having a best friend that I knew I could rely on for help! The food was incredible and delicious, from cocktail hour to dinner...They also give your guests fresh baked cookies and coffee upon their departure...We opted to book the 24 rooms as well...absolutely awesome to be able to check in, get ready there, have an after party, and then meet for breakfast in the morning! Special thanks also to Elle, Jessica, and the entire staff at Bonnet...everyone was so pleasant, and hospitable...We would highly recommend to anyone who wants a truly memorable wedding!!!