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ICONA Diamond Beach

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(122)best-of-weddings

9701 Atlantic Ave, Wildwood Crest, NJ

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About This Vendor

Sun, Sand & Sacred Moments

A Picture-Perfect Private Beach for your Dream Wedding: Imagining a beautiful beach wedding in New Jersey? ICONA Resorts Diamond Beach sits on one of the Garden State's only private beaches. Whether you want a barefoot ceremony right on the sand or you’d prefer a slightly more formal setting in which to exchange your vows, Icona Resorts has the gorgeous backdrop of your dreams. We are happy to host your bachelorette party, rehearsal dinner, ceremony, reception, post-bridal brunch & more! Couples will find the ICONA Diamond Beach hard to resist. It sits along the oceanfront and provides the most amazing views of the Atlantic Ocean and its white sandy beaches. With the Atlantic City Airport just 50 minutes away and the Philadelphia Airport a little over an hour away, a bride and groom will find it a cinch to invite out-of-town relatives. Weds-to-be are paired with an expert wedding coordinator who will do everything from share preferred vendors lists to remind you of important deadlines. In addition to arranging a ceremony on the beach itself, the following venues are available for booking. PRIVATE BEACH: Kissed by the sun & sea, our white sand beach is perfect for your ceremony. THE PAVILION: Beautiful 1,800SF tent with wood flooring, custom lighting & ocean views. (Larger tent rentals available) LANI ROOFTOP: 4,500SF Roof-top deck with spectacular ocean views. COASTAL BLUE: Seaside chic restaurant. All ICONA Diamond Beach wedding packages include: Oceanfront Venue On-site Ceremony Private Cocktail Hour Premium Open Bar Choice of: Plated, Stationed, Cocktail, Family Style, or Buffet Reception Chef Created, Couples Inspired Menus Classic Wedding Cake Bridal Getting Ready Room for Day-Of Ceremony Room Block for Guests Preferred Vendor Recommendations Floor Planning Software Private Tasting with Chef Valet Parking Available

Amenities + Details

Ceremony Area
Covered Outdoors Space
Dressing Room
Handicap Accessible
On-Site Accommodations
Outdoor Event Space
Reception Area
Wireless Internet
Liability Insurance
Indoor
Ceremony Types
Civil Union, Commitment Ceremony, Elopement, Interfaith Ceremony, Non-Religious Ceremony, Religious Ceremony, Second Wedding , Vow Renewal Ceremony
Guest Capacity
300+
Settings
Beach, Waterfront, Hotel, Restaurant, Rooftop, Tented
Venue Service Offerings
Bar & Drinks, Cakes & Desserts, Destination Weddings, Destination Wedding Packages, Food & Catering, Rentals & Equipment, Tents, Service Staff
Awards and Affiliations
Hall of Fame2021 Best of Weddings Winner2020 Best of Weddings Winner2019 Best of Weddings Winner2018 Best of Weddings Winner2017 Best of Weddings Winner2016 Best of Weddings Winner

ICONA Diamond Beach Reviews

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Reviewed On 10/07/2020 by Christina C
My husband and I had our wedding at the Icona on September 26th! It was the most beautiful and magical day! All of our guests continue to rave about the food, scenery, and hospitality provided by Kira, Alyssa, and their staff. Kira and Alys...
sa were so helpful and their attention to detail was spot on! They truly made our dream beach wedding come true! When it comes to beach weddings , the Icona is second to none without question! The brunch the next day was put together so nicely and decorated perfectly, using our decorations from the wedding! Again our guests raved about the delicious breakfast buffet! We will remember this day forever thanks to Kira, Alyssa, and the Icona staff!
Reviewed On 10/05/2020 by Fran D
My husband and I were so happy to host my daughter and her new husband's wedding at Icona. Her dream was to have a beach wedding. Icona hit the mark in every way. The care and detail put forth by Kira and Alyssa made for a beautiful wedding w...
eekend. Throughout the planning process, we had many general questions and specific questions about the wedding ceremony and reception itself, and about the safety of our guests. Kira and Alyssa were able to help us in every way. They were extremely flexible and understanding . From our arrival on Thursday, through the after wedding breakfast on Saturday, Kira and her staff made us feel like we were the most important guests ever. We are still hearing rave reviews from family and friends about the wedding; from the delicious food and gracious service, to the beautiful location and once in a lifetime experience. Thank you!!!
Reviewed On 10/01/2020 by Erin G
We had our wedding on 9/25/2020 here and it was absolutely magical!! The venue and staff, especially the coordinators Kira and Alyssa were such a dream to work with and they all worked so hard to make our dream wedding come true. They were so f...
lexible and easy with us when we needed to scale back our numbers to just family due to Covid and in scheduling a second event (a larger reception) for us next year when the rest of our friends can attend. Everyone who was there with us are still talking about how amazing and beautiful the wedding was! We cannot wait to come back in June, and probably every year after! Thanks ICONA!!!!
Reviewed On 10/01/2020 by Morgan G
My fiancé and I had an original plan to get married in November of 2020, but due to covid we had to cancel. We were left in a scramble to get something together ASAP since, at the time, we could only do an outdoor wedding and chilly fall weath...
er was right around the corner. We knew we wanted a beach wedding and Alyssa at Icona was amazing and so accommodating and made everything super easy! We had such a beautiful ceremony and an even more amazing reception under their rooftop tent. We truly could not have asked for anything better. Thank you alyssa and Kira for making a last minute wedding so magical. Can’t wait to come back to celebrate our anniversary!
Reviewed On 9/24/2020 by Dianne T
This was a perfect specious beach venue to have a wedding during this pandemic. My daughter's September wedding was very small with just close family, yet Alyssa and Kira went above and beyond to make it a beautiful memory we will never forget!...
A lot of time and hard work that we really appreciate.
Reviewed On 9/15/2020 by Ashley C
When beginning to plan our wedding over 2 years ago, we never thought that during the process we would have to reschedule or even change venue locations. Unfortunately, due to COVID, we needed to do just this. Our wedding planner- Michael from ...
Weddings Down the Shore helped us come across ICONA and their team. Alyssa, Ashley, and Kira were so understanding and beyond helpful! Through all of the stress, ICONA was one thing we new would be for certain. ICONA was willing to work within our budget and made our wedding visions come to life. All of our guests loved the venue location and everyone rattled on about how great the food and drinks were!
Reviewed On 8/27/2020 by Christina B
Icona was an amazing venue for our wedding!! When we set out to get marriage this year we knew there were going to be many challenges to over come, facing the COVID-19 virus. Alyssa and her staff were awesome to work with and they were so acc...
omendating. Alyssa never said "no" to whatever we asked of her and we are truly grateful to her and Icona for making our wedding day so special. Thank you very much!! Christina and Rick Kaye
Reviewed On 8/10/2020 by kristy e
This year has been insane with wedding planning for my sister and we were looking for a place to host a bachelorette party and ICONA made the planning and processing so easy. All of my questions were answered and I believe we had the most amazi...
ng waitress named Amber. She was the sole waitress for over 35 people and we never had to wait for anything. I still dont know how she did it all but I never in my life have had better service from a server in my life. I would go back just to see Amber! Thank you again for the time of our lives during 2020.
Reviewed On 6/06/2020 by Nikki B
We were married at ICONA in September, and it was the most perfect day. Hope was absolutely amazing to work with, and her team was just as great. She helped us from day one to plan our dream day, and was there every step of the way. I had 100% ...
confidence in Hope and her team, and they went above and beyond. I am so happy we chose ICONA, it was everything we dreamed of and more. I was so eager to post about our wonderful day that I had attempted to post this the next day from the airport before we left for our Honeymoon. Thank you to Hope and her team for making our beach wedding dreams come true, it was truly a weekend we will never forget.
Reviewed On 3/01/2020 by Shaun M
We met with Hope to discuss with her about the possibility of Icona being our wedding venue. Hope was so impressive with her knowledge and ability to make us feel our day will be as special and stress free as we envision it that we left knowin...
g Icona was where we would get married. We are looking forward to our special day, May 14th 2021 more than ever now!
Reviewed On 11/28/2019 by C T
The Icona Diamond Beach is a beautiful setting for a beach wedding! We were married at the Icona this past October, Hope and the entire staff are awesome and go above and beyond to make sure your day is perfect and fits your vision. Every quest...
ion we had throughout Hope made herself available to answer. From the moment we arrived until we left the staff made us feel special and made sure we had what we needed. They did such a beautiful job with setting everything up, taking care of everything throughout and decorating our room to make our day even more special. The entire staff from the front desk, bartenders, servers, etc were great! The hotel accommodations are awesome. A guest had commented they were at a beach wedding at another venue and the accommodations were not nearly as nice. The setup with the palm trees, beach bar and pavilion make you feel like you are away at a tropical location. The food was delicious and staff friendly. Highly recommend! Thank you Icona for a fabulous day!
Reviewed On 10/28/2019 by Rachel C
We had our wedding at the Icona in the beginning of October and it was a perfect day! The Icona was everything that we wanted for our wedding; a more relaxed vibe that was still elegant. Hope, Maria and all of the Icona staff members were wonde...
rful. Our guests commented on how polite and attentive all of the staff members were. Our guests were also raving about the food afterwards. We couldn’t be happier with how everything turned out. Thank you Icona!
Reviewed On 10/27/2019 by Lauren D
Icona was everything we were looking for in a beach wedding! The food was amazing and still hot when it was served! All my guest‘s enjoyed their stay at the hotel! From the front desk to the bartenders everyone was amazing and so pleasant when ...
they greeted you! I couldn’t be happier with our wedding experience at Icona! The day was so magical!
Reviewed On 10/14/2019 by Sherry S
We are still on a high after having our daughter’s wedding at Icona Diamond Beach this past weekend. From the moment we met Hope, the Director of Sales, we knew we were in the most capable hands. Her commitment and attention to detail is top no...
tch! She is professional and honest and has trained her staff to accommodate all of your needs. Maria, her assistant, also deserves a shoutout for her dedication and commitment to making her guests feel well taken care of. The property is perfect for a destination wedding. We never had to leave once we got there. From the rehearsal dinner on Friday to the Wedding on Saturday, and the send off breakfast on Sunday everything was perfect! The food was delicious the whole weekend. The accommodations are very comfortable and the rooms were spotless. You can’t ask for anything more. Once again, dealing with Hope is a pleasure and we would highly recommend this property for beautiful, memorable weddings!
Reviewed On 10/14/2019 by Jaclyn C
Where to begin? From the moment my now husband (!) and mom met Hope, we knew we couldn't have our wedding anywhere else. In fact, we had a few other appointments after meeting her that we canceled. Icona Diamond Beach created and executed our...
dream wedding from start to finish. From the valet guys to the front desk staff to the bartenders, Hope and the entire Icona team could not have been more welcoming, professional and all out rock stars. There was no whim or idea they couldn't accommodate or execute and they had thoughtful solutions to every challenge that came up. The setting is breathtaking, the food is delicious, the service is 5 star and Hope delivered above and beyond. We couldn't be happier with all aspects of our wedding weekend and highly recommend this venue for any couple that expects excellence.
Reviewed On 10/10/2019 by Theresa K
I am so happy my husband and I decided to have our wedding at Diamond Beach. The staff spoiled us and our guests. We received so many compliments on how much fun they had and how good the food was. I would especially like to thank Hope for the ...
time you spent with me and all the little details I would have never thought of, also your help with some of my vendors. Not living in this area, it was a big help. Your staff made our Wedding Day everything I dreamed it would be. We are planning to spend our first anniversary at the Diamond Beach!
Reviewed On 10/10/2019 by Crystal M
I had the most beautiful day of my life at Icona. It was so much more then the Hotel and the beach. It was the help from Hope, the coordinator, to the servers. They made the rehearsal dinner and ceremony just perfect. COULD NOT HAVE DONE IT WIT...
HOUT ICONA!! Now, one year later they are helping me plan a perfect surpise anniversary dinner on the beach!!
Reviewed On 10/10/2019 by Amanda G
I just have to say I had the most incredible wedding at Icona. The venue is like paradise. You walk down the ramp that has palm trees lined down both sides. I felt like we were on a private island somewhere. Then you step into the tent... The s...
taff of Icona transformed it into the perfect wedding for us. The manager Hope and her wonderful staff made our night memorable. They didn’t skip a beat in making sure we received the utmost care. I would highly recommend Diamond Beach for anyone that has an upcoming wedding. You won’t be disappointed!
Reviewed On 10/09/2019 by Jessica M
We had our Wedding at ICONA Diamond Beach this weekend. It was a dream come true. The beach, the amenities, and the service was more than what I expected. Hope and her staff went above and beyond for us. I couldn’t ask for anything more on my w...
edding day.
Reviewed On 10/08/2019 by Jessica S
Our wedding at ICONA Diamond Beach could not have been more magical. We wanted a more laid back wedding with some elegance. That’s exactly what we got and more! Hope, her assistant Maria, and the rest of the ICONA staff made our day seriously m...
agical. We loved working with Hope and she made sure that our vision came to life! The morning of our wedding, we got news that our florist had a medical emergency and that the status of all of our flowers was unknown. Hope made several phone calls and got other local florists, on a Sunday, to go to the shop and make our arrangements! It was absolutely incredible and we’re so very grateful. Our guests can’t stop raving about our wedding! The food was top notch and the staff loaded everything back into our cars at the end of the night. Talk about amazing service! Thank you to Hope, a Maria and the rest of the ICONA staff for giving us the wedding of our dreams!
Reviewed On 10/07/2019 by Ian S
I recently had my wedding at Icona Diamond Beach on Thursday September 19th, 2019. I can't begin to thank the whole staff and Hope enough. We couldn't of asked for a better night! The entire process from start to end went by seamlessly and that...
is greatly appreciated as weddings can be very stressful. Being the groom, I'm sure I drove her nuts of course, but Hope was there every step of the way and was able to cater to any need or request that the bride, myself, and all of my guest required. Thank you all for such a memorable night!
Reviewed On 10/07/2019 by Ivy R
We had an intimate wedding ceremony beachside at the Icona Diamond Beach in late September. It was the best day of our lives. From start to finish the staff at Icona went above and beyond to make our big day more than I had ever imagined my wed...
ding day to be. After the ceremony our guests were lightly whisked away to cocktail hour where they enjoyed our signature drinks and the most delicious Hors d’oeuvres while listening to the violinist play. Just as the venue organically provided a class and elegance for our reception; the Icona catering staff ensured every single guest felt special and were treated with the same level of class and elegance in every action they took. Every time we went in the lobby, the front desk staff Carol, Sue, and Emily were ready to serve with a smile; (as a Bride) I walked through the Icona feeling as if it was my palace and everyone would do anything at the drop of a dime to make our big day that much more amazing, and they did! The bartender at our reception and bartender for our S’mores Situation would have drinks ready before our guests even went up to the bar for a second time; as they quickly learned what drinks our guests wanted. Our reception bartender didn’t have grenadine for Shirley Temples (a wedding staple for “fun” kid drinks in our family) but he quickly took the extra step every time to mash up cherries and make the delicious Shirley Temples. Last but not least, the Icona Wedding Coordinators Assistant Maria; Maria executed our wedding detailed plan flawlessly. Maria waited on us and our guests in a way that can only be described as perfect, she was there every time we turned around, with the perfect amount of distance. Marias excitement and attention to detail made it feel as if our wedding day in Marias’ mind was equally important as her own wedding day. Thank you Icona for ensuring the best day of our life will never be forgotten.
Reviewed On 9/30/2019 by Stephanie N
Our big day was perfection from start to finish. Hope, thank you from the bottom of my heart for making our wedding day dreams come true. The execution of all details to our day speaks volumes about the dedication of the ICONA team as every n...
eed was met for Erik and I, and our guests. You and your team cultivated a truly magical event. Xo Stephanie and Erik
Reviewed On 9/29/2019 by Connie & Rich N
We had our daughter's wedding at the Icona this weekend. Everything was perfect...it was a magical night! Hope and her staff are amazing! Anything our guests needed, they were there, very attentive. Food was delicious & plenty of it. They wen...
t above & beyond to make this special day everything my daughter dreamed of! If you are planning a beach wedding, this is the place to have it! The entire wedding was exceptional! Thank you Hope from the bottom of our hearts. Connie & Rich
Reviewed On 9/29/2019 by Rachel E
My husband and I couldn’t be happier choosing the Icona to get married, not only did we love everything the guests absolutely loved it! I wouldn’t change a single thing about our wedding day. We are not all for the ballroom type of weddings and...
if you aren’t either the Icona is more than perfect for you to choose. The Icona is definitely the best venue for a beach wedding and having the reception on the beach too! They set everything up beautifully to make you feel like you are indoors! From the wedding coordinators, to assistants, to wait staff, bartenders, & the women and men in the lobby they all go above and beyond to get you what you need just to make sure your stay and events are everything you wanted and more, and ours sure was! From the 4 night stay and the wedding day we couldn’t be happier with choosing the Icona at diamond beach.
Reviewed On 9/26/2019 by Megan B
Our wedding day at ICONA was better than we ever could have dreamed! Every moment was magical. The staff, wedding coordinator, and everyone involved did an amazing job making our vision come to life. If you're looking for a tropical, tented, be...
ach wedding destination in NJ, this is definitely the place!
Reviewed On 9/24/2019 by Joann E
My daughter Rachel had the most magnificent wedding on September 22, 2019 at the Icona on Diamond Beach in Wildwood Nj and an amazing wedding it was. From the pristine beach to the Fabulous accommodations we couldn’t have asked for more. I ca...
nnot praise Hope Sedgewick our event coordinator or thank her enough. From beginning to end she made everything sail with ease . This lady is on point and doesn’t miss a beat. You d be lucky to have her . Her staff was attentive , kind and professional . The Icona is a magical place to stay or throw the PERFECT WEDDING EVER! Thanks again Hope and staff.
Reviewed On 9/22/2019 by Suzanne J
Our wedding day and the entire venue and staff were phenomenal! We had a beach wedding and the tent on the beach was cozy and set up so nice! Hope, our wedding host was amazing and so helpful throughout the entire process! I highly recommend th...
is venue for a wedding!
Reviewed On 9/17/2019 by Aaron J
From day one I knew ICONA was the venue my wife and I were getting married at. Hope was so inviting and made us feel like family the entire time. Always keeping in touch and making sure everyone was on the same page. I decided to take on the...
planning of my wedding which earned me the title of "groomzilla" I was tasked of getting the countless pinterest boards on our phones and making them a reality. Hope was there every step along the way to make sure the vision was exactly as pictured the day of. From the ease of setting up to me waking up the next day and finding everything was neatly and thoughtfully loaded into my vehicle. I can't say enough about Hope and her team at ICONA. If we had to do it all over again we wouldn't have changed a single thing. They made the most important day of our lives perfect. All the best, Groomzilla
Reviewed On 9/17/2019 by Debra B
Our son and daughter in law had their wedding on 9/13/19 at the ICONA on Diamond Beach. It was so beautiful and the resort has such a tropical feel no need to travel to an island. Everyone was so helpful and attentive. The whole day was absolut...
ely perfect and everyone got to wind down with the fire pits and s’mores at the end of the night they were such a big hit! This was not only an absolutely beautiful wedding but an amazing family vacation where even the kids are welcomed. Thank you to everyone at the Icona.
Reviewed On 9/17/2019 by Joanne B
If you want a destination wedding on the beach, without the airfare, then Icona, Diamond Beach, Wildwood Crest, NJ is the place to go! Hope Sedgwick and her team were remarkable. My daughter’s wedding, on September 14th, was nothing short of m...
agical! The venue is incredible – you will think you have been transported to an island resort. The staff, under Hope’s leadership was remarkable; professional, competent, and gracious. Two things stand out to me as exemplary about choosing Hope and Icona. We had a 3-day event (Meet and Great on Friday Night, Beach Ceremony, Reception, After Party on Saturday, and Brunch on Sunday) and despite the fact that there were 3 weddings going on that weekend, our 3-day event was 100% PRIVATE! How Hope pulls this off is pretty incredible and without a doubt worthy of my highest recommendation. Secondly is the uniqueness and individuality of the entire experience. My Daughter and Son-in-Law truly were the architects of their wedding. The freedom afforded them, with the guidance and assistance of Hope Sedgwick, allowed them to create and execute their very personal and very special, wedding experience. No other venue we had explored on the south jersey coast even came close to offering that! Kudos and 5 STARS all around!!!!!
Reviewed On 9/15/2019 by Jeanine M
Our daughter’s wedding was held 9/13/19. Hope at Icona Diamond Beach worked with us throughout to ensure her day was perfect. Not only did she talk with us a lot prior to the day and email us, she was on-site the night before and the whole day....
Everything was on-site, rehearsal dinner, preparation room, beach ceremony, cocktail hour, reception and after party with fire pits and s’mores. It was spectacular and this team was so very supportive and helpful. They treated us like family and we have forever bonded with so many of the staff. We are thankful this venue is here and would highly recommend it to anyone wanting a beach wedding in the perfect location. Our guests could not stop telling us how much they loved it!!
Reviewed On 9/10/2019 by Mel S
My daughter's wedding on 9/7/2019 was absolutely magical. Beautiful beach ceremony and we had the pavilion and an additional tent on the beach to accommodate all our guests. It was breathtaking. Hope was so patient with all our questions/emails...
and we followed her suggestions when it came to making decisions and it couldnt have turned out any better. Our guests raved about the beauty of the venue and the food was amazing. Hope , Maria and her staff went above and beyond in service and hospitality. So many said it was the best wedding they had ever been to.
Reviewed On 9/09/2019 by Alexandra H
We just got married at Icona and have nothing but amazing things to say. Between the service, staff, coordination, food, uplighting, ceremony, cocktail hour, and reception, everything was phenomenal. All of our guests complimented everything ov...
er and over again! Every detail was planned extremely thorough thanks to Hope and her team! Thank you, all!
Reviewed On 9/09/2019 by melanie s
Just had my daughter's wedding on the beach on sept 7, 2019 and it was the most PERFECT wedding ever. Hope and her staff worked hard to make sure every detail was just the way we wanted and Hope was exceptionally patient with our questions and...
emails. The pavilion and the additional dinner tent were spectacular and guests could not stop raving about the beauty of the venue as well as the food. All the staff was extremely friendly and helpful. To say we were happy is an understatement. We are so happy we chose Icona. Thank you so much Hope.
Reviewed On 9/09/2019 by Melanie S
We had our wedding here yesterday (9/7/19) and we were blown away at how perfect everything was. From the decor details, to the amazing food, to the service, everything was absolutely perfect. Hope worked with us from day one on making sure eve...
ry question was answered and she made sure everything was exactly as we wanted. Her assistant Maria worked her butt off that day and someone was always available to help our guests. Most people say that you don’t even get to try the food at your own wedding because of how busy you are, but we sure did and it was A-mazing. Our guests complemented every aspect of the wedding. Would 100% recommend getting married here in a heartbeat. Thank you Hope, Maria, and the rest of the Icona team!
Reviewed On 9/03/2019 by Jillian R
My husband and I got married at the Icona Diamond Beach 8/24/19. It was the best, most magical day ever and that was all because of the staff and Hope! I had multiple guest tell me that it was the best wedding they ever attended. Along with t...
he amazing staff, you are also blessed with stunning views and delicious food. I had guest tell me they never had so many people come up to them with food at any other cocktail hour they attended and how it was absolutely delicious!! Everyone was so accommodating and if I could go back and relive that day over and over, I would! Thank you again to the Icona ❤️
Reviewed On 8/13/2019 by Jessica T
Icona Diamond Beach was an incredible place for our wedding! From the minute we pulled into the hotel our experience was flawless. Will & Matt at valet not only greeted us with smiles but went above and beyond to assist us with our belongings a...
nd all our wedding décor. Upon checkin, Steve at the front desk made sure we were comfortable in our rooms and was super helpful handing out welcome bags to our guests. The service at Coastal Blue and Star Bar was spectacular! Zach & Mitch were attentive and friendly, our stomachs always full & our drinks never empty! The drinks – amazing! Our bartenders Lou & Greg knew us by name and made us the perfect signature cocktails! Last, but certainly not least, there’s Hope & her team. Wedding planning can be stressful and having Hope’s support throughout the process was a tremendous help. She worked with us to create bespoke menu items and always came to the table with unique suggestions. Hope and her team worked seamlessly with our vendors, set-up all our decor and really brought our ideas to life. The level of detail, organization and finishing touches were perfection! Ultimately, the Icona exceeded our expectations. We couldn’t have dreamed of a better day!
Reviewed On 7/16/2019 by Joan K
Our daughter was recently married on the beach at the Hotel Icona and I must say it was the most wonderful experience. Everything went smoothly and Hope, Summer, and the all of the staff that made this day special for the bride, groom, and all...
the guests, should be applauded for their exceptional service and attention to every detail that made the day so special! I know that all in attendance raved about the food and the said the setting was perfect! I would not hesitate to recommend the Hotel Icona Diamond Beach!!!
Reviewed On 7/16/2019 by DAVE K
Wow!!! What a venue. Beautiful location and facility. Staff was fabulous. Hope and Sumner, the planners were better than the best. Food blew us away. Highly recommend. 11 on scale of 1 to 10
Reviewed On 7/16/2019 by Kim W
Best Day ever! My Tuesday beach wedding was at Icona Diamond Beach. It was absolutely perfect. From the attention, the staff, the atmosphere. The staff made it completely effortless for myself and my Groom. I highly recommended this venue for a...
nyone planning a wedding! One of those days you want to do over and over!
Reviewed On 6/16/2019 by Suzanne B
Our daughter’s wedding was May 18th. Guests came from as far as Australia and Japan. Everyone had an excellent time. Icona by far was the best possible venue we considered throughout all of Cape May County and the general City of Philadelphia ...
area. Icona was very accommodating to our variety of needs and met every want and desire we had and made us feel special in the process. And all of it was possible thanks to Hope Sedgwick who is clearly a seasoned professional. From the beginning, she guided us step by step, collaborating where we needed her ideas and suggestions, allowing us to think big while staying on budget, keeping us on schedule, and extending her network of other wedding service professionals (baker, DJ, etc). Catering to a variety of cultural and culinary differences, Hope and her team made us and our family feel at home. We were able to enjoy every moment of the special weekend. True to her depth of experience, Hope worked with the bride to help her vision come true in a way that was creative and smart (after all we did not have a limitless budget). Who would have thought every detail could have been managed and predicted, but sure enough come to find out that Hope even had a speed dial connection to Mother Nature with weather — the Icona displayed all its glory in what had to be the most perfect weather ... making the celebration that much more magical.
Reviewed On 6/06/2019 by Brynn M
My husband and I had our reception at ICONA Diamond Beach on June 1, 2019. We could not have been happier with both coordinators Hope and Summer and the rest of the ICONA staff who handled everything flawlessly from the day we booked to the day...
after the reception. Hope and Summer were incredibly attentive and got back to us immediately whenever we had questions. They were so helpful and both had excellent ideas for the food and layout details. Our reception was absolutely beautiful and the food was amazing! This venue makes you feel like you’re in the Caribbean. While we were given several options for food arrangements, we went with passed hors d'oeuvres during the cocktail hour, steak and crab cake for the reception and pizza and s’mores for our after party at the Star Bar. We received countless compliments from our guests on both the venue and the food. Several of our guests even said it was the best wedding they had ever been to. The day could not have gone better and we are so happy with how it turned out. We had so much fun, it was truly the best day ever!
Reviewed On 6/02/2019 by Colleen S
I attended a wedding Memorial Day weekend at diamond beach and I am absolutely blown away. The food was great, the staff was wonderful. My grandfather is 87 years old and the staff accommodated us in every way possible. The tent was stunning, a...
nd right on the beach. I highly recommend this venue!
Reviewed On 6/02/2019 by Courtney K
I was a guest at a wedding on Thursday, 5/30 and the staff and food was amazing. The staff didnt stop even in the rain. This was the best wedding we were at! Newly engaged I’m considering having my wedding at this venue! Excellent job all arou...
nd!!
Reviewed On 6/01/2019 by Merida A
I worked with Hope and ICONA recently on a beach wedding. As an event planner, it was a well done wedding. As with any event, there were hiccups, but they always worked double time to fix them. They have a private beach (which is a huge bonus, ...
a lot of beach venues don’t, so you’re trying to make vacationers move so they’re not in the photos). Hope was efficient, and so was her staff. The meal was served flawlessly. The food was delicious, and they we’re easy to work with to make my, and the other vendors’, jobs easier. They managed to do this while we were dealing with tornado-watch level weather. Also- their hotel rooms include a small kitchenette, which is fabulous for anyone going to a wedding. I’d highly recommend Hope and her team for anyone looking for a beach wedding.
Reviewed On 5/28/2019 by Rachael W
My DREAM wedding was here 05/16, they exceeded my expectations, I considered myself a “ difficult” bride and they worked w me to make my dream/ ideas come to life for my wonderful wedding !! The staff is friendly and very attentive!! Hope & Sum...
mer are amazing at what they do and I recommend working w them and having your dream wedding come to life here at Icona !
Reviewed On 5/25/2019 by Kirsten O
Hi! I had the most amazing wedding last Sunday (5/19/19) on the beach at Icona! Hope and Summer made planning so easy! I’m the type who procrastinated and takes my time doing things but they kept me on my toes and made sure that I had everythin...
g done in time. They are so organized and so helpful. Every question that I asked, they had an answer. Everything went better than planned and the day was magical. My groom had a mishap with the tuxes and was freaking out a bit because mens wearhouse messes up at least one piece of each of the men in the wedding party’s tuxes. They, being men, didn’t check anything before the morning of the wedding. Hope helped make everything as easy as possible and even delivered messages when necessary. She helped calm him. She worked super well with the photo/videographers and with the dj. The flower and cake delivery went without a hitch. She had tips for leading up to the wedding and tips for the day of. She knew what to do in every situation. She’s literally a pro and a half. And summer is great too. She’s sweet and she’s helpful and great with the organization stuff and helped us get to the big day. The two of them just made everything so easy. I really appreciate all that they did. If I could shout it loud enough for every bride to hear, I would: THIS IS THE PLACE TO HAVE YOUR BEACH WEDDING. On top of it all, for such amazing ness, they don’t charge an arm and a leg. They work with you and set up a payment plan too, so you don’t have to pay everything when you book. They show you ways to cut other costs. It’s awesome and I love it! I got married at Icona diamond beach and I wouldn't have done it any other way!! Thank you so much Hope and Summer!
Reviewed On 5/20/2019 by Bob S
We had our wedding at the Icona, Diamond Beach Resort on May 18, 2019. As the groom and I wanted was to have my bride have her dream come true, and thanks to Hope Sedgwick and Summer Meer my bride’s dream became a reality. These two women wer...
e so professional, knowledgeable and detailed oriented that nothing was over looked. If we could give a higher rating to Hope and Summer we would give them a 10+. Thanks to both Hope and Summer my bride finally got her Best Day Ever!
Reviewed On 5/20/2019 by Meg M
I recently got married (May 18, 2019) at the Icona at Diamond Beach, NJ. It was truly the best day ever! Hope Sedgwick and Summer Meer were two awesome planners. Both Hope and Summer were so attentive to all my needs from my ceremony until th...
e last drink at my after party was served. They took my dream and made it a reality so I could have my happy ever! My guest were so impressed with all the details but more so the fact that they pulled off my vision. Hope and Summer made my wedding the best day ever! I highly recommend the Icona but more so Hope and or Summer.
Reviewed On 5/18/2019 by Greta K
Our Wedding was Perfect! My new husband and myself could not have been happier with our experience with the Icona team. Hope Sedgwick, Summer Meer, and the entire staff pulled off our day with such perfection! We will not hesitate to recommend ...
the Icona to anyone that wants their wedding day to be beautiful and top notch. From the added touches to the gorgeous reception tent on the third floor roof top lanai; the food and beverages; the service and eye for detail. We are thrilled! Thank you to everyone involved in making the Kelly Kindon Wedding the most perfect day possible.
Reviewed On 5/16/2019 by Shaquina S
Hope Sedgwick and her team are the consummate professionals. All the details were tended to and our wedding went off without a hitch. Her recommendations for Petals Floral Designs was outstanding. The Ohana bridal suite was perfect and served a...
s the perfect receiving room for our guests. Forever grateful to ICONA for making our wedding day spectacular!
Reviewed On 10/21/2018 by Alexis P
Hope was absolutely amazing making sure all the details to our wedding were correct. She even went out of her way to make sure I had finishing touches like a tray to hold the place cards, something to hold our gifts and cards, and went out and ...
purchased seashells for because I had mentioned that I had forgotten my own. We all had such a wonderful night! I’m very happy we chose Icona Diamond Beach for our wedding.
Reviewed On 10/17/2018 by Jacie A
Icona Diamond Beach was perfect for our wedding and we’d highly recommend them. We hosted our big day there in September 2018 and were thrilled with how everything turned out. If we could do it all over again, we wouldn’t go anywhere else. Havi...
ng your wedding at Icona starts with working with the Director of Sales, Hope. Working with Hope was like having your own wedding planner, and she and her staff do a terrific job. From the very beginning they demonstrate a strong desire and commitment to make every wedding unique and to fit the vision and wants for every Bride and Groom. They communicate well throughout the entire process, help to plan every little detail, and work with you to deliver what you want considering any financial limitations as well. Then, the terrific support and hard work from the venue and its staff continued up through the wedding day. At our wedding, everything went as planned or better. The staff worked hard to set up the space and serve our guests in a way that exceeded expectations. Additionally, Icona does a great job coordinating with vendors (band/dj, florist, photographer, etc.) so that everything came together seamlessly. The food was incredible as well. Icona works with you to create a menu with exactly what you want on it, and in the end there were several options that our guests all raved about. Looking back on our experience, it was perfect. We were very happy that we choose Icona and it was a pleasure working with them.
Reviewed On 10/15/2018 by Erica V
My Husband and I decided to have our wedding at the Icona Diamond Beach. What an amazing choice that was. Hope Sedgwick and her entire staff made everything run smoothly, flawlessly and amazingly through the entire process. From the time we met...
in May 2017 to the planning process being 160 miles away. Hope and her staff were able to make our dream wedding a reality. Even though my wedding happened to fall on Hope’s birthday – she stayed around from early morning until the very end to make sure we were all taken care of. True commitment! Every one of our guests of friends and family are still raving about the venue, the food, the staff!!! You definitely do not feel like you are in NJ when you are at this venue. The rooms are all beautifully renovated and will definitely be coming back for our anniversary!
Reviewed On 10/01/2018 by Brad G
Hope Sedgwick and her staff are incredible. Everyone has a smile on and is so pleasant and professional. Hope accommodated our every wish and produced a wedding that all our guests raved about. The chef at the Icona is simply fantastic. Highly...
recommend.
Reviewed On 9/29/2018 by Allyson B
My husband and I got married here 9/16/18. We couldn’t have asked for a more wonderful event. Hope and her entire staff went above and beyond to ensure every detail was perfect. Hope handled everything from start to finish even adding in her ow...
n personal touches to enhance the day even more. We booked this venue in December and Hope was attentive and in contact with me regularly to make me feel like I was the only bride all summer. All my guests raves over the food, venue, and hotel. Many guests have told us this was the best event they have ever been to. Special shout out goes to the bartenders Lou, Lizette, and Mario for their fantastic work as well. We truly feel that we are now part of the Icona family. Thanks again!
Reviewed On 9/19/2018 by John G
We had our daughter’s wedding at the ICONA Diamond Beach on Sept 15,2018. The wedding was the best ever. I would give it a 10 star rating it was possible. We worked directly with Hope Sedgwick, the Manager of the special events activities. Hope...
is amazing!! She paid attention to every detail and even worked directly with some of the "outside" vendors to make sure everything was perfect. Hope spent the whole evening at the wedding from early in the morning until late at night. Her staff was also excellent and I got so many nice comments about the staff. The food was great and was even better than expected. All of the planning came together the last few days when the logistics came together. A major part of the great venue was due to John Allison, General Manager. John and his team made sure everything was the way we wanted it, even if it meant re-doing some of the completed work. I can't say enough about Hope, John, the servers, the bar tenders and the entire staff. To sum up, Hope made it all happen, and John came in to make the requested last minute changes. Thank you Hope and John! Everything was excellent.
Reviewed On 8/28/2018 by Tresha V
My husband and I had our wedding planned for 3 years with the help of our lovely coordinator Hope. About 9 months from our wedding date we had a fire in our home which consumed almost all of our savings which were meant for our wedding receptio...
n. We did have to cancel the reception but Hope was gracious enough to offer us to continue the ceremony as planned. It turned out to be amazing. Actually better than my vision. I cannot say enough good about the way everything hapened. Weddings are crazy, they just are. Icona smoothed all the ruff edges. Thank you Hope and Maria!!!!!!!
Reviewed On 8/25/2018 by Julie S
If you're looking for a beach wedding, Icona is the only choice. Hope and her team are truly something special, as is the venue itself--Palm tree lined walkway to the reception tents and beach bar/lounge (which plays amazing music), the ability...
to rent out a glamorized life guard stand if you're heading to the beach for the day. You feel like you're in a tropical hot spot. My husband and I wanted a full throw down of a party, and Hope made sure it could happen. She's an advocate for your wants and needs and makes sure "your day" is the best day. She goes above and beyond, as does the entire hospitality team. They're all genuinely friendly and accommodating. From ceremony to after party (and next morning brunch), everything was beautiful and amazing. I cannot rave enough about our whole wedding expereince. THANK YOU, HOPE & ICONA!
Reviewed On 8/21/2018 by Jeanne L
My husband Nd I were married at the Icona Diamond Beach Hotel and had our reception in the beach tent on August 11,2018. We could not have been more impressed with the entire day! The staff did an amazing job with the entire set up, and hosting...
the entire affair from beginning to end! Hope Sedgwick and her assistant Maria were so helpful throughout the entire planning and execution process. The food, cake and entire staff were amazing! The venue was beautiful and the palm trees and outdoor bar made us feel like we were at island resort. It truly was a perfect day for us and we are thankful that we chose the Icona to have it. We can't say enough about our experience. The unexpected plus was our beach jeep ride to get married. The waitresses, waiters, and bartenders were magnificent too! Thank you all for contributing to our special day!
Reviewed On 8/20/2018 by Kevin A
Getting married at Icona Diamond Beach was no short than absolute perfection. From the beginning moment of walking down the isle to ending the night around the fire pit there was no detail left unturned. The staff was fantastic and the food wa...
s delicious. I couldn’t have asked for a more perfect venue and perfect night. I highly recommend Icona Diamond Beach.
Reviewed On 8/19/2018 by Lauren A
My new husband and I had the most phenomenal wedding at Icona Diamond Beach. Hope and Maria are AMAZING at what they do, and couldn’t have been more helpful and accommodating. They took care of every detail, and made the wedding planning experi...
ence fun and enjoyable. We had a very small intimate wedding, and they made sure we had the complete wedding experience. The service was impeccable and the food couldn’t have been any better. Our families are still talking about how amazing the experience was. We are so happy with our decion to have our wedding at Icona Diamond Beach, and will look back on our wedding there as the best day of our lives. If you choose to have your wedding at Icona Diamond Beach you will not be disappointed.
Reviewed On 7/12/2018 by Anthony M
My wife and I were blown away. The most unique wedding experience we’ve even been a part of was our own. Spent 2 days at the hotel pool/beach leading up to the event with our families. Rehearsal dinner on roof top deck the evening before follow...
ed by a magnificent ceremony on the beach on our wedding day. Perfect food, ambiance service. Plated filet and crabcake was delicious. Outdoor weddings are the best and weather was perfect in early July. After-bar with fire pits, pizza, s’mores kit was a great touch. Highly recommend
Reviewed On 7/08/2018 by Stacia M
We were completely impressed, period! Hope Sedgwick and her team were incredible. We got married July 4th 2018 on the larger beach pavilion. They’ve upgraded the whole space with palm tree paths with up-lighting, new cabanas and outdoor seating...
next to the beach bar. According to our 100+ guests, the food was incredible, staff amazing and appearance georgious. Hope and her team ensured everything went off without a hitch!
Reviewed On 6/24/2018 by Robert P
Picture Perfect !! Thank you to Hope and the entire staff at Icona for making our wedding even better than we imagined it could be. My best advice is to just relax and let Hope work her magic ! Hope handled everything with her knowledge and pr...
ofessionalism. My wife and I enjoyed a beach ceremony and a beach pavilion reception. Then we enjoyed a smores fire pit after party with our friends and family. The look and atmosphere would make you think that you were on a tropical island! The entire experience from start to finish was smooth and easy. The resort, rooms, beach, food, drinks and staff were excellent. I would highly recommend Hope and Icona to anyone looking for their dream wedding.
Reviewed On 6/09/2018 by Sharon L
Our wedding was in April. The staff at the Icon was amazing they catered to our ever need! I can’t say enough about Hope from the the 1st day we walked in the door to phone calls she was always their to easy our minds! From the floral arran...
gements with Petals, DJ Ken Schaffer, Baked goodies from A Piece Of Cake, and Photography Shaun Reilly, Hope made sure we had everything put together on the special day!
Reviewed On 6/05/2018 by Thomas L
Just had our wedding here and Hope and her staff were amazing! Everyone was so helpful, Gus helped with putting our arch together! Lou who worked in the bar was the best! So friendly and made up one of our signature cocktails! Maria who works w...
ith Hope was very professional and helpful with all our needs! Hope did an amazing job with making sure everything we wanted for our special day happen!
Reviewed On 5/29/2018 by Marci B
We had an amazing wedding at Icona on Sunday May 27th! Not only did I feel like a princess I had everything I could have imagined! The team at icona went above and beyond to help us because of weather we moved out setup 4 times! And despite the...
rain it was still amazing. Inside the tent we didn't even know that it was thundering and lighting and down pouring outside! It was actually truly amazing to be on the beach in the middle of a storm it was like a fairytale. The food was fantastic and everyone was raving about everything. All of our guests said this was the best way to do a wedding. FANTASTIC!!! WE WANT TO THANK EVERYONE THAT WAS INVOLVED in our special day and it would not have been the same anywhere else.
Reviewed On 5/19/2018 by Heather H
We held our wedding 4/2018. It was a beautiful sunny day. We held the ceremony on the beach, cocktails at the poolside bar, and the reception on the roof top. I want to thank all of the hotel staff at the Icona from housekeeping, restaurant, fr...
ont desk, banquet, etc for making our day so special. I want to give special thanks to Hope Sedgwick and Maria for being there every step of the way to ensure my day went as smoothly as it did! I want to thank Nicole at the front desk for helping us every time we walked thru the door. The staff assisted with setting everything up after given directions so I could get ready in a beautiful suite with everything we needed. I could not have asked for a more perfect day. Thanks again to Hope and her amazing team dedicated to making a bride's day at ease.
Reviewed On 10/25/2017 by Marissa B
I got married here over Columbus Day weekend and it was absolutely amazing. My (now) husband and I were looking for a beach location close to Cape May. We found Icona, planned a trip for a visit and immediately fell in love with the venue. Ever...
ything is done on the beach: the ceremony, cocktail hour, and the reception. This was the only venue we visited that could offer this. When planning our event with Hope, she was more than helpful with event details, rehearsal, day-of planning, etc. The day of event manager, Maria, made sure that we were taken care of, they even put food we weren't able to finish or get to the day of in our room to enjoy over the rest of our stay. It was truly the best day of our lives! Thanks Icona!
Reviewed On 10/11/2017 by Dana M
Hope and the team were extremely helpful from the day we met all the way through the day of our wedding. The location, staff, food, and amenities were all first class. Our wedding was everything we could have hoped for and more!
Reviewed On 10/10/2017 by Brooke S
I was a bride last year and I want to personally thank Hope and her team for the best day of my life! They made me and my guest feel so special and I couldn't of asked for a better reception. You all deserve to be rewarded for all your hard wor...
k. Thank you again!
Reviewed On 10/01/2017 by Michelle S
My daughter recently got married at Icona and we hired Hope Sedgwick as our wedding coordinator. Previously, we called Congress Hall and never received a return phone call. We were incredibly pleased with how professional Hope handled things, a...
s well as her immaculate taste. Everything was done in a timely manor and was very organized. She went above and beyond for my daughter to make it the wedding of her dreams and I could not be more pleased. Thank you again Hope!!
Reviewed On 10/01/2017 by Amanda B
I don't know where to start. Hope Sedgwick you have been absolutely amazing. My dream wedding wouldn't have happened without you. From the very beginning of planning to the very end you were always there with great advice. I was not stressed o...
ut at all because I knew you had it all under control. Thank you for making my wedding a weekend I will never forget!
Reviewed On 10/01/2017 by Summer S
I was a guest for a family members wedding recently at Icona and I had an amazing time. The General Manager of Sales, Hope Sedgwick, made the experience absolutely fabulous and could not have done a better job. She was very professional and mad...
e the night one to remember! I 10/10 recommend Icona to anyone looking for a wedding spot.
Reviewed On 9/19/2017 by Monique A
I chose Icona Resort Diamond Beach for my wedding venue because I had my heart set on a beach wedding. Not only was the atmosphere amazing, but the staff was so friendly and welcoming. I met with Hope and she designed the wedding I envisione...
d down to the last detail. All I had to do was describe what I wanted and Hope and her staff made it happen. Since I don't live in the shore area, Hope was extremely helpful in recommending vendors. I used Joyce Gould as my officiant and couldn't be happier! Thank you Hope and Maria and the staff of Icona for making my wedding weekend the best ever for me and my guests!!
Reviewed On 9/18/2017 by Rita Rae S
What an awesome venue! If you envision a beach wedding, please do yourself a favor and at least visit Icona and meet with Hope. When we first met with Hope we were in the very beginning stages of wedding planning, and not necessarily ready to b...
ook a venue. However, from that first meeting my mom, fiance, and I knew Icona was THE venue for us. We made it very clear from the beginning we were very budget conscious, but that did not stop Hope from making every detail for the most perfect wedding possible. Hope was always available to talk via email, phone, or text and ready to work with us and provide suggestions on anything wedding. Every Icona staff member we dealt with from beginning to end was super welcoming and accommodating. Hope and her assistant Maria made the day of the wedding run smoothly and made themselves available in any way possible to make the day stress free and made sure we had the best time imaginable. Hope and Maria’s presence on our wedding day was such a great help :) - Maria made me and my husband’s dinner plate and brought it to our table and continually checked on us throughout the night. Hope made sure our presents and card box stayed together and made it to our room safely, along with all of our decorations and belongings. Icona staff broke down all the decorations and organized them for us and stored them in a room for the night. A few of our family members and Hope decorated the reception tent and I gave Hope the go-ahead to use her judgment on how it should be decorated, and I literally could not have been happier with the finished product. Not only were we given a complimentary hotel room for the night of the wedding, a large “get ready room” was made available for me and my bridesmaids to get our hair and makeup done in the morning. The room was large enough to fit the entire bridal party, along with other wedding guests, in for pre-ceremony festivities. Hope, you made anything possible for us, thank you, thank you, thank you!
Reviewed On 9/16/2017 by Erin H
Wow. Me and my husband how the most beautiful wedding here last night. Thank you so much to Hope and the entire Icona staff for making it perfect. Everyone was so friendly and eager to make my day so special. The food was just as good if not be...
tter than from our tasting, everything plus more was that promised was delivered on our day. The rooms here are fantastic, the beach bar is awesome, the ceremony set is up is out is a magazine, and when the pavilion is finally all set and ready to go it looks like a dream. Everyone kept telling us they felt like they were in a carribean island, great alternative if you are going for the destination look type wedding but can't travel to an island! Hope, the event coordinator here was awesome as well as her assistant, when I needed something done it was taken care of from coordinating the ceremony, to the photographer, to making requests to the DJ, always making sure there was a drinks in our hands, even to the final hour of a private bonfire and smores! Cannot thank them enough and had the most beautiful, and absolutely perfect wedding and even rehearsal dinner here as well which they did phenomal job with the night before on their rooftop! Highly would recommend to any bride looking for a laid back, beautiful and awesome wedding. A million thank you's Icona Diamond beach!!!
Reviewed On 8/17/2017 by Noelle M
My wedding at Icona was absolutely perfect. We had a small intimate wedding that we planned only 2 month prior. Hope was not only accommodating and sweet, but she made sure that we didn't miss one detail. (She even helped us decorate with he...
r own awesome beach decor) The setting was beautiful, the food and drinks were delicious, and the staff was on top of every need with a smile. After the reception we had smores by the fire pit.. it couldn't be more perfect and organized. My husband and I plan on returning yearly to bring together family and friends in remembrance of such a picture perfect event.
Reviewed On 8/16/2017 by Claire W
My best friend was married here in August. She has a small group & Hope was amazing to work with!!! The service was impeccable and we all wanted for nothing. I would recommend this place & Hope to anyone!!!
Reviewed On 8/16/2017 by Ashleen T
We were married at the Hotel Icona at Diamond Beach this past Saturday and I still have a smile plastered to my face. Not only because I married the love of my life but because of Hope and her wonderful staff, especially Maria, at the Icona. T...
hey honestly exceeded my expectations on every level. From their wonderful suggestions, professional service, helpfulness, attentiveness,...we couldn't have asked for more. The day started out as a wash out. It rained up until 3:15 (our ceremony was scheduled to be on the beach at 4pm). Hope reassured me all day that it would be beautiful no matter what and she was right. The minute the rain gave way, Hope and her staff were out there setting up chairs, decorations, the wedding arbor.. she was determined to give us the wedding of our dreams and she did that and more. Our guests were raving over the food, decorations, venue, hotel, staff, drinks.... a few said they felt like they were in the tropics somewhere and not the Jersey shore. It was an AMAZING day thanks to Hope and the Icona staff. I would recommend them to anyone who asked. 5 stars without a doubt on all levels. I wouldn't change a thing! well except for more hairspray...the ocean breeze felt wonderful but my hair style didn't stand a chance :) HIGHLY RECOMMEND THE HOTEL ICONA!
Reviewed On 8/13/2017 by knottiefdf8359bb7760012
Thanks to Hope and her team at Icona Diamond Beach, my wedding day was everything that I dreamed of! Hope answered the phone morning, noon or night for over a year and a half to help me with planning every detail of my very special day! Every...
thing was executed beautifully and I was able to say my vows with my toes in the sand and party all night feet from the Atlantic Ocean. The most beautiful venue on the Jersey Shore hands down! The food was incredible and my mouth still waters thinking about our specialty drink! The staff were so helpful and welcoming and my day was amazing!
Reviewed On 7/25/2017 by Jess R
We had our wedding here in June and it was very simply the best day of our lives! We could not have asked for a better venue. It provides the unique ability to have your reception right on the beautiful beach! Hope, our wedding planner, hand...
led everything, making the day a breeze. The staff was courtesy and very helpful. The hotel rooms are lovely and our guests had a blast! Icona will always hold a special place in our hearts.
Reviewed On 7/17/2017 by Victoria L
My (now) husband and I were looking for a beach destination close to home for our summer wedding since we could not do a real destination wedding. When I first found Icona Diamond Beach on TheKnot.com, I fell in love. But, I was worried that it...
was just not in our budget as I am a law student and we are living on one salary. But, when I contacted Hope at Icona, she insisted we come down and visit anyway and that she would do whatever she could to make sure that we got everything we wanted for our budget. So, we went down to Wildwood Crest and instantly fell in love. We knew that this was the place we wanted to get married, from the resort feel the second you walked into the hotel, to the hotel grounds itself. Icona has its own private, silky soft beach to get married on or just to enjoy a getaway. In addition, every hotel suite was completed updated including full kitchenettes with a stove top, fridge, kureg, glassware, utensils, pots and pans, etc. and were up-kept beautifully. From the very beginning, Hope guided us through every step of the wedding process. As a law student, I was very busy with every day things, never mind planning a wedding. So, her support was much needed. She did not let us down from the beginning stages, to setting up a payment plan that worked for my fiance and I, set up on the day of, and clean up when the party was over. If there was something we really wanted that just wasn't in our budget, Hope made sure we had it anyway. In addition, just about every aspect of the wedding was customized to our liking and needs. We didn't want to do a sit down dinner, so instead we went with heavy hor d'oeuvres, some carving stations, a pasta station, and more! You can even have a pig roast if that's what you want! We arrived on Friday for our Sunday wedding and immediately met up with Hope to finalize our big day. As our friends and family arrived throughout the weekend, we got to spend time with them at the pool where you could order food and drinks and never have to leave your lounge chair. We also spent a lot of time on the beach at the beach bar, where they had fire pits set up, a ton of lounge seating, music, and drink service surrounded by beautiful white sand, palm trees, and the ocean. As the big day arrived, Hope and her team were there to help my fiance and the groomsmen set up the ceremony and reception area. We were able to bring our own arbor made of driftwood trees to really give it that personal touch. We had the reception in the beautiful tent right on the beach that was set up to perfection. Every decoration, every detail was just as I imagined. From the second we entered the tent, Hope and her team made sure my husband and I had a drink in our hand and food at our table the entire night. My husband even had his own special cup that was waiting for him at the bar and he loved it! The staff that took care of us and our guests were incredible and the food was even better than at the food tasting. Getting married at the Icona was a wonderful experience and we can't wait to go back for our one year anniversary!
Reviewed On 6/26/2017 by Joan B
From start to finish the Icona staff saw to our every need and want. I can't thank you enough for making our son's wedding so utterly perfect. The meal that was prepared for the wedding party for the night before the ceremony was absolutely...
delicious, unique, and so perfect for our "luau ". The ceremony was on the beach under a spectacular driftwood canopy that couldn't have been a more perfect backdrop. And the reception on the beach was fabulous because of Hope's eye for detail and constant vigilance. It certainly was a night to remember. Thank you Hope, and all of the hotel staff that made this occasion so wonderful! Joan and Pete Barletto
Reviewed On 6/21/2017 by Emma L
We got married here on June 4th and it was the best day of our lives. Everything went perfectly even though I was so stressed out. There was literally no issues and the staff transformed the venue to look amazing. Hope is great and I don't k...
now how she does it. It was such an amazing day the hotel staff goes above and beyond. The food was also incredible
Reviewed On 6/21/2017 by Pamela S
My fiancé (at the time) and I wanted a small wedding - no frills. We wanted to get married on the beach somewhere and then take our families out to dinner. When I came across Icona, I was a bit intimidated. I didn't think they'd spend the time ...
on a wedding for 24 people. I couldn't have been more wrong! As a lifetime Wildwood Crest vacationer, Icona Diamond Beach was the PERFECT location for solidifying my new family. We worked with Hope, who was able to deliver a day that was so much bigger than we ever imagined. Not only did we get to say "I do" on the beach, but we had a cocktail hour with amazing appetizers, dinner on the rooftop of Icona with spectacular views, and then an unforgettable after-party at Icona's beach bar, Bungalow No. 7. Everything was seamless - from vendor referrals to coordinating the decor - we couldn't have asked for better service or more undivided attention, and our day was magical because of it! :)
Reviewed On 6/06/2017 by Katie S
We had a phenominal time at the rooftop deck for our wedding reception. The food and the service were incredible. I would advise to keep your numbers small on the rooftop to under 115 even though the website says 150. That was a bit of confusio...
n for us but it ended up working out perfectly for our 110 person wedding reception. Hope really makes you feel special ultimately wanting exactly what you WANT. We were very unsure of what our wedding should have etc but in the end everything was perfection!
Reviewed On 5/22/2017 by Mary Jo C
Icona Diamond Beach is the best place to have your beach wedding at! Hope and her staff helped me have the wedding of my dreams, I cant thank them enough! Everything was perfect and beautiful, they were friendly and made sure everyone was at...
tended to. Hope even helped make me laugh & smile so I wouldn't cry all the way down the aisle., which I appreciated. It's the little things like this that mean so much & made this the happiest day of my life. The food & drinks were delicious and everyone had so much fun! My husband & I are so happy we picked Icona for our wedding.
Reviewed On 10/25/2016 by Erin D
My husband & I were recently married at Icona Resorts Diamond Beach on 10/15/16 and we had the most AMAZING wedding day! Hope and her awesome team took our vision and brought our Fairy tale wedding to life! As an extremely anxious bride Hope re...
assured me that all would be perfect and that it was!! All the staff there were extremely helpful and friendly from check in to check out! The Chef did a great job with the food for our wedding! It was so delicious! Our guests are still raving about the food! We had the MOST amazing wedding weekend at Icona! We enjoyed starting our wedding weekend hanging at Bungalow 7 & the fire pits to our walk on the beautiful beach to end our WONDERFUL weekend! I highly recommend this venue!!! We will most definitely be returning for our one year anniversary to reminisce about our AMAZING wedding day!
Reviewed On 10/17/2016 by Pat L
Fantastic venue with a picturesque setting for a beach wedding. The weather did not cooperate for our special day, but the staff at Icona worked hard to help everyone forget the raindrops. The rooftop provided safe cover for all our guests an...
d we still had the ocean backdrop! Our guests danced, and enjoyed the wonderful food and drink. If your looking for a beach wedding, Icona provides the perfect setting!
Reviewed On 10/15/2016 by Jon C
We had our wedding here 2 weeks ago and we couldn't have asked for more. The staff at the Icona is amazing top to bottom. Not only is it an amazing venue for a wedding but the staff throughout truly care about their customers. The weekend of ou...
r wedding we stayed for 5 days and within hours everyone at the hotel was on a first name basis. When you do anything in life you do it for the experience of entertainment and love. The Icona staff and hope managed to make a destination feel like home.
Reviewed On 10/05/2016 by Rebekah M
My husband and I recently married at Icona on 9/24/2016. It was absolutely the best day of our lives! From the very beginning, Hope (the best wedding coordinator ever) was super friendly and attentive to our every need. Everything from the hote...
l rooms, to the beachfront wedding ceremony and our reception on the rooftop was exquisite. Hope and her staff were beyond helpful and flexible. They made our fairy tale wedding dream come true. We can't thank Hope and her staff enough for making our wedding the most memorable experience ever shared with our loved ones. If you are looking for a venue who provides excellent customer service in every aspect, Icona is your place!
Reviewed On 9/28/2016 by Cindy S
Our daughter was married in June at the Icona and we had a whole weekend of celebrating there. We started with a Friday night rehearsal dinner straight through to breakfast Sunday morning. Each day Hope made sure that all the little details wer...
e taken care of so that the bride & groom were able to have the wedding they hoped for. On Saturday Hope & her "dream team" made sure our daughter's day was perfect. A great wedding weekend! Thanks Hope for all your hard work!
Reviewed On 9/18/2016 by corinne i
I was married at the Icona last weekend and everything was above and beyond my expectations. Hope and her team took my vision of my dream wedding and made it come to life. They were also extremely accommodating, professional and attentive thr...
ough out the entire day. I would recommend the Icona for any event.
Reviewed On 9/18/2016 by Barbara C
My daughter and her husband were just married at the Icona Resort in Diamond Beach this Sept. 17, 2016. The Rehearsal Dinner, Wedding Ceremony, Wedding Reception and After Wedding Breakfast were held at the Icona Resort. Hope Sedgwick was a...
fabulous wedding consultant/director. Hope enjoys her job and loves working with the brides and grooms to make their dreams come true.. Wedding planning could be very stressful but Hope was always a phone call/text away to answer any question. I would highly recommend Hope for wedding day events or any special occasion.
Reviewed On 9/17/2016 by Mark David B
As a Wildwood Florist, I have worked with Hope at Icona Resorts on dozens of weddings and events. The level of professionalism and service is unparalleled; Hope's attention to detail ensures that couples and their guests will have the most incr...
edible experience on their special day. With their three beautiful properties, Icona Resorts now offers the most comprehensive and exclusive beach/destination package on the New Jersey coast. Hope and her team continue to be accommodating and strive for excellence.
Reviewed On 9/17/2016 by Knottie1474141131
Our wedding was beautiful. The staff at the Icona was accommodating every step of the way from the moment we booked to the day of the event. It was a quick turn around in 4 months as we were engaged in February and married in May. We custom...
ized our event down to the menu and décor and the Icona executed it perfectly to every detail. Our wedding day was a rainy one but you never would have guessed it because the party still went on. Hope and her crew were amazing in pulling off the ceremony inside of a tent last minute because of weather. The added decorations and still had everyone looking at the ocean. The serving staff was top notch as they had to be out in the weather to restock food and beverages. There was never a time of frustration from them and they were some of the hardest workers I have ever witnessed at a formal event such as our wedding. The night is still being talked about amongst our family and friends. My dad was over the moon with excitement about how perfect the entire day turned out. Our son still thanks us for having the best party ever. The party still went on despite the weather with an aunt making her way to dancing on the table! All in all we had the most perfect wedding day and we have the Icona Resorts and their staff to thank for that!
Reviewed On 9/17/2016 by beth t
My daughter's wedding at Icona, Diamond Beach was spectacular! The staff could not have been kinder. We felt as though we were royalty. Hope, the wedding coordinator made sure that every detail was addressed. Her suggestions were on point a...
nd we were grateful for all of her guidance. Wait staff, bartenders, and hotel staff treated our family and friends fabulous. The venue was beautiful,. Thank you Icona for the wonderful experience.

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