ICONA Resorts Avalon

sponsive anytime I called. The venue is gorgeous, the food was wonderful, and the service was outstanding!

with all of our ideas while still keeping up with all CDC guidelines. I know people always say their wedding was amazing, but mine was nothing short of phenomenal.

nto the resort for the final event. We planned our wedding prior to the COVID-19 mandatory shut down and had to postpone once to lead to a December wedding. Even with the global pandemic ICONA Avalon refused to give us nothing but the best, accommodating every want, need, question, and concern, of course over-communicating throughout. They delivered well beyond our (and our guests') expectations. We had a large wedding party, 26 including our parents, and they controlled the room during rehearsal, day-of preparations, ceremony, cocktail hour, reception, after-party, and check out the following morning. I'm still in awe weeks after the event and we consistently are hearing feedback from our guests how it was the best wedding they've ever been to. I could go on forever about their staff and their attentiveness, the facility and its flawlessness, the planning process and its ease as well as the small details and organization for our vendors. I wish I could rate them 10/5 because the stress I was warned about never came and the best day of our lives was provided, not only for us, but our loved ones. We truly couldn't ask for anything more!

“recommended” vendors on ICONAS list, I would not recommend that. Not completely venues fault but they should definitely not be recommending “party masters entertainment”. Value your money and book someone else. Kyle was a disaster. I also was not impressed with “petals floral design” from their list either. I did not receive what I requested. Our beach Ceremony got rained out so we had it in the verdana room , we only had roughly 65 guests and it felt pretty tight. The ballroom was very spacious, and beautiful. The bar and the food were all great. The team was respectful the day of our wedding and great with our guests. Ashley was great for rehearsal and the day of our wedding , but was very hard to get ahold of throughout our planning.. This venue lacks communication, A LOT, in every area. This is something they really need to work on. My cake was displayed wrong simply due to lack of communication. It was suppose to be a donut tower cake , but only the small cake topper was put on our cake table. By the time I saw it was too late. The cake delivery said they told the venue exactly how to display it. The venue packed up all our desserts for us , but didn’t pack any leftover food. I have a hard time believing there was no food left over as we had a few guests not show up. This was a destination wedding for us , and all our guests traveled a good distance. They were all hungry by the end of the wedding and there was nothing to eat and everything was closed. Another issue we had was the front desk tried charging us again for all our rooms as we were checking out. I was able to prove (and explain) we had paid in advance but if my husband didn’t come get me we would have been charged additional. Again, we made the best of everything and we had a fantastic night. But I definitely suggest this venue works on their communication.

up, Ashley said it was because we were texting the details instead of emailing them. I was given her number to text, so I don't believe this is my fault nor should I have ever been blammed. However they did make it up to us and we moved on from there. But when the Pandemic hit and things got shuffled so did our wedding. We were never actually contacted to check in, we always had to call to see what was going on. Our vision did not fit the temporary plan that the venue had put into place for all displaced weddings that could not be held inside. We did not want to have our dream day on their Veranda terrace. It didn't feel like us. We tried to work with the team to create another outdoor option that would take place in the hotel rooms and dune front area. There were many restrictions involved that the venue needed to sort out. I constantly was on top of them to figure it out faster. My issue was with the urgency and bedside manor in which it was handled. I was told we could not measure the space because it was their busy season and guests were in the room. It took all summer/months to discuss tent options and everything was always an additional expense. Including moving hedge walls. They said this was because they are expensive. All of this when the venue already had almost all of our money from the original date, and we saw nothing from them. With 1 month left to go and still no answers what our wedding would look like we decided we were not given the proper attention we deserved nor was our wedding a priority to Icona. We did not want to feel this way on our big day. Trust me when I say, I had to follow up every few days for a response to things that were important. That is not how you want to be treated as a bride who's wedding was postponed for 4 months. We decided to withdraw from the venue. They proceeded to argue and keep most of our deposit because we did the canceling. Nevermind that COVID canceled our original plans we signed up for. While I do agree that Alyssa and Ashley are very nice, I strongly feel that they are spread way too thin and cannot give every bride what they deserve. At the end of they day money felt like the most important thing to this vendor. And that is not how I would recomend spending your dream day.

trap on my dress. She was seriously amazing. You will not be disappointed if you get married here.

eating a special space for us in the Sandbar Grill for our friends and family to celebrate with us. While it didn't look like the original wedding that we had planned when we got engaged in September 2019, it ended up being SO much better thanks to the ICONA Avalon team.

remony on the beach with approximately 20 guests and our reception at rented spaces (2 firepits and 2 cabanas) at the Sandbar. All of our guests felt very comfortable and were able to stay socially distanced. We chose to serve passed appetizers and open bar, both of which were served promptly. All staff were wearing masks (correctly). We had our ceremony at 6:30 and had no issues with other beach patrons while taking photos. ICONA provided chairs and a walk way and also assembled the arch we rented. All of our other vendors were suggested (not required) by the team and were wonderful to work with as well. I was very impressed by the team and their ability to make a COVID ceremony still feel like the best day of our lives.

mmodate our intimate 40 person wedding in less than 7 months. We were able to have our perfect beach wedding and celebration in the ball room. Alyssa and Ashley were so easy to work with and were able to accommodate all of our requests. Ashley was one email away with suggestions and support to make our day perfect. All of our guests enjoyed a weekend celebration filled with the beach, sunshine, laughter and cocktails. It truly was the best day and weekend! Thank you to Icona Avalon for letting us celebrate our happy ending!

uling a wedding due to a world pandemic is even worse but Alyssa and Ashley were there for us every step of the way. They listened to everything I wanted for our wedding day and everything was absolutely perfect because of them. Everything I wanted they made happen. Our picture perfect beach ceremony, our beautiful cocktail hour and reception on the veranda were all a dream come true for this corona bride and groom. Everything about this venue is beyond beautiful and perfect. We couldn’t have been happier with our wedding day and planning and we fully recommend Icona Avalon! Thank you again for our PERFECT wedding day!!

there was a questions or something I thought of -she was on it. Both her and Alyssa were responsive to emails and took care of everything, even up through the next morning when it came to retrieving items left behind. We loved the venue and all of the decor that came with it, we didn't have to change things like table linens or decor. We had an easy time arranging our rehearsal at Icona around other Friday night events thanks to Ashley's flexibility. On our wedding day both Ashley and Alyssa took care of all of the details we'd talked about, setting up for the day. We had a beach wedding ceremony and hors d'oeuvres on the veranda, which was beautiful (and would have been the backup plan if the weather was not cooperating). For dinner the menu seemed endless with so many delicious items we'd picked at the tasting, which was a wonderful event in itself. Our guests still rave about the amazing food during cocktail hour and dinner. We couldn't be more appreciative of all of the hard work from everyone at Icona who helped to make our day so perfect.

d we arrived and from there Ashley took over. We were treated like we were having a huge costly event. Everything was set up, taken down. She was by our side through rehearsal in the sweltering sun, and all day for wedding day. It was beautiful and perfect. Then we found that there room was decorated when they returned at the end of the night. Thank you Alyssa and Ashley for all you did for Danielle and Ben! We will never forget this experience!

was very exciting to find a venue that was in such a meaningful place for both of us. Everything about it was a dream come true. Location location location! If you want to be married on the beach (which was always my plan), look no further! Despite it being a little on the cold side, Ashely and Alyssa stuck to my wishes and we were able to have 260 guests out on the sand for the ceremony. We had our cocktail hour on the Veranda, which was gorgeously decorated with the ivy they provided and our reception took place in the ballroom and extra room! I was extremely stressed about fitting everyone comfortably since we had a 9-piece band. Ashely was beyond helpful with this (and every detail you can imagine!). My guests LOVED the food, drinks and the service was unmatchable! Everyone was comfortable, both at the tables and in their rooms. It definitely makes it easier to plan a wedding when the venue provides most of the things you need! (Hotel rooms, a space for the ceremony, cocktail hour, reception and after party, food, alcohol, dessert, tables, chairs and linens, etc.) The wedding cake/dessert is included in the booking which was fantastic. We ended up getting cupcakes for all our guests in vanilla, chocolate and pumpkin, and got a tiny cake just for us. We also loved the list of vendors they suggested and ended up hiring our florist from it. Our after party was right outside the reception at their beach bar, The Sandbar Village. While it wasn't exclusive to our wedding, it was perfect because there weren't many other guests there that weekend. We rented a few fire pits and had breakfast sandwiches and mozzarella sticks which were a huge hit. Guests also hung out at the Brew Pub before our wedding and on the day after. Shout out to everyone on the staff who was always so welcoming and helpful in the months leading up to our big day. Again, I can't say enough good things about Ashely, Alyssa and EVERY single person who works at ICONA Avalon. Thank you times a million! And yes, you should definitely book your wedding here!!

am - the food blew us away. Cooked to perfection, delivered flawlessly. Sue Ryan - the best server on planet earth, you made our guest feel like family during our visits in Brew Pub, Tammy and staff - thank you for your incredible service. Everyone at the front desk, thank you for treating us like family - what an amazing night. We will be back for our first anniversary! Yours truly Carla and Marc - thanks ICONA family !!

the ceremony can be held indoors at the venue. Thankfully we had a beautiful fall day. One positive of this venue is that guests can stay at the hotel, and you will not need to worry about transportation. The rooms are large, clean, and decorated beautifully. Our suite had a breathtaking view of the beach and ocean! I would note that because you are at a beachfront resort, certain times of the year can be pricey, even with the room block. There are also other hotels close by. Be sure to check and see what is open (hotels/restaurants) during the time of year your wedding will be. The ceremony was the highlight of the day and we had so many compliments on it. There is no need to go crazy with the decor because the beach itself is so beautiful. We had almost 200 people at the wedding and seating at the reception was a bit stressful to figure out, but it turned out perfectly. The food was delicious and there was never a line at the bar. Our dance floor was packed the whole night. Ashley and Alyssa were absolutely wonderful and worked with us to make our day go smoothly. They were both very responsive through the whole process. Trust me, there will be some bumps in the road, and you can be confident that they will be there to problem solve. They are both calm and collected and work with you to coordinate the whole day. Ashley even helped to bustle me up before we went into cocktail hour! If it is open, definitely check out the outside beach bar! Also, the Avalon Brew Pub is located right on the premises and was a wonderful place for breakfast the next morning. We stayed for a couple of nights with our families and felt completely comfortable there. The venue matched the vibe we were going for: an upscale but relaxed tropical/beach setting.

ntinue to compliment the venue and the staff. Thank you Icona!

ssa accommodated our hectic schedule to meet with us to view the property and we fell in love with the space and all the resort had to offer. We didn't end up looking at any other venues because we knew this was the perfect fit for our special day! Alyssa and Ashley make the perfect team, are fast to respond to even the smallest of questions and there to walk you through the entire process. We were able to customize everything from the reception area to menu and the food was one of our top 3 things in looking for a venue. On the day of, everything was perfect and the staff was amazing. Thanks ICONA for making our day one we will never forget.

and that rocked the house - the dance floor was packed for four straight hours- Ashley worked tirelessly with our floor plan to afford us a large dance floor - and it worked out perfectly - the cocktail hour with suggestions to add extra hors d'oeuvre's and swap out a small plate with dinner was perfect for our hour and a half cocktail hour. EVERYONE raved about the food!!! The service was second to none. The bartenders were totally on their game. The countless text messages, emails, and phone calls from our (285) guests have been so welcomed and appreciated! Ashley made certain all of our daughters things were packed up and placed in her cleaned room. The day was magical, but ran smooth because of the team in place at Icona Avalon. We hosted a 2 hour after party at the beach bar which made it so nice to be able to stay on site and just relax and hang out with friends and family! We finished off with breakfast in the morning for friends and family that stayed! Thank you Icona!!

overall experience from the coordinators, to the staff (waiters and bartenders), and even the front desk. Everything ran smoothly and was set up to perfection. I didn't feel stressed in any way during the big day! Hands down my favorite memory.

c. were wonderful. They even renovated the outside patio to make it enclosed which was great because our wedding was in March and guests could enjoy the outside atmosphere for cocktail hour without being outside. Everything was perfect.

AMAZING and extremely helpful since day 1 when we booked our wedding. They answered all of my emails and provided us with so many options and choices. The entire staff at Icona, from the valet to the front desk, and the bartenders were incredibly friendly and helpful! You can really tell that the employees take pride in this establishment. Our friends and families could not stop complimenting how beautiful Icona was and how professional the staff were! Did I mention the food? WOW it was delicious and our guests were raving about how awesome their meals were! We loved every aspect of Icona and would recommend this venue to anyone, you will not be disappointed in the slightest!!

ding. I could recommenced the Icona to anyone. The day went extremely smooth, the food was amazing, and my guests (plus myself and my husband) are still raving about it. Thank you Icona Team!!!

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d went over and above! We looked at a few venues and this was by far the best choice!! I would highly recommend hosting you wedding or any event for that matter at Icona!

made our daughters wedding a dream come true!

r me and I never felt like it was an inconvenience. They make a fabulous team and truly put so much hard work and love into every wedding that is hosted at ICONA. They truly cared about our wishes and our vision and they certainly brought it to life. Ashley and Alyssa kept in touch throughout the planning process and were nothing but helpful. They truly made our day so special and I am so thankful we had them throughout this season of life, we will miss working so closely with them. I could go on forever about how amazing those ladies are, they played such a large part in our perfect day. We could never thank them enough for their kindness and patiences. The property at ICONA Avalon is absolutely breathtaking, the pictures do not do it justice. The second we toured ICONA, we knew that is where we wanted to get married. The beautiful beach, veranda, and ballroom aligned perfectly to my rustic beach wedding. The elegance and beauty in the venue does not go unnoticed. We used the beach for our ceremony, the Veranda for our cocktail, and the Seaglass ballroom + the Ohana room for our reception. Our wedding was a little under 200 people and we fit perfectly. We used the Ohana add on room as an extra bar and lounge area if people wanted a break from our crazy dance floor! We never felt over crowded. We also used the cabana's and fire-pits for our after party. It was perfect, guests could just walk outside and be at the beach bar for our after party, it was very relaxed and enjoyable. For the next morning, we hosted a small brunch for guests that stayed at ICONA. We had it out on a cabana and it was closed off until 11:00 so we had it pretty much to ourselves. It was the perfect way to send our guests off and say goodbye. Our guests raved about the food. I have never been to a wedding where wedding guests spoke so highly of the food. Everyone made it a point to let us know how good to food was. From the cocktail hour to the plated dinner, everything was delicious and also did not go unnoticed. All guests that stayed at ICONA were speechless, including myself. From the beautiful rooms and amenities, they truly enjoyed themselves. All staff at ICONA is extremely welcoming and friendly. All weekend, they accommodated to our wedding parties' needs. They even accommodated adding extra nights, we weren't quite ready to leave ;) We are so thankful for their excellent hospitality and kindness, it made the weekend that much more memorable and perfect. I give my highest recommendation to ICONA Avalon. We truly had the most perfect day that we will talk about forever. We are counting down the minutes until our 1st year anniversary trip back to the place where we said "I Do!" ICONA will forever hold a special place in our hearts and we hope future couples get to experience what we just had, you will not be disappointed. Everything was beyond picture perfect. I wish I could relive this day over and over.

thing was: the terrace cocktail hour, the delicious food and drink at the reception, the friendly staff, just to name a few. I highly recommend the Icona in Avalon for the ultimate wedding celebration or any other important event that you wish to plan.

il hour to dinner and dancing. It was such a perfect day! Alyssa and Ashley are the best! Thank you for everything.

is absolutely beautiful and modern yet classic and timeless. Our final guest count came to 258 and We were worried that the space would be tight with our very large guest number but it fit us perfectly and we never once felt over crowded. We were thrilled that they decided to add the roof to the veranda as it added more character to the space and gave our wedding more privacy. Alyssa and Ashley were extremely accommodating, helpful and responsive to our questions and concerns throughout the whole process even answering their cell phones on their time off. The food was amazing and the venue did a great job accommodating our guests, especially those with allergies and restrictions. The bartenders were great and very quick! Our guests particularly loved, Mike the bartender for his extreme attentiveness and his aim to please ! We ended are night we a beach bon fire after party which was a great ending to our wedding as well as a brunch the next day which was great. Our guests loved the venue as a whole and many made it a weekend getaway for them and their family. We definitely recommend this beautiful venue !

couldn't have been any nicer or more patient with us, even a year away from our date. They always responded to my questions as soon as they could, and every time that we would visit ICONA, they would go out of their way to come say hi or buy us a drink! The hotel itself has undergone so many improvements and everything has been worth it. All of our wedding guests keep telling us how much they enjoyed themselves...from the food to the laid back environment to the employees...not a bad word can be said about anything. It was the best weekend of my life and I keep trying to re-live it in my mind!

couldn't have been any nicer or more patient with us, even a year away from our date. They always responded to my questions as soon as they could, and every time that we would visit ICONA, they would go out of their way to come say hi or buy us a drink! The hotel itself has undergone so many improvements and everything has been worth it. All of our wedding guests keep telling us how much they enjoyed themselves...from the food to the laid back environment to the employees...not a bad word can be said about anything. It was the best weekend of my life and I keep trying to re-live it in my mind!

ach event went smoothly. Each part of our wedding weekend was perfect at the Icona and we would recommend them to anyone!

ious! We received so many compliments from our guests and were very pleased with the entire night! We had 230 guests. The space had plenty of room for all of our guest tables, a nice big dance floor and easy access to the bars. Cocktail hour was so beautiful and we also had an after party at the Avalon Brew Pub. Thank you Icona for such an amazing wedding night and weekend!

members. Ashley was there for our entire wedding weekend, from start to finish, and stayed for our entire reception, which was comforting because there were times when I needed something and I could always find her. Apart from all of this, the venue is so clean and beautiful, they really do an amazing job. Thank you Icona!!!

and team to ensure a beautiful day.

randa provided a stunning setting for our rehearsal, rehearsal dinner and wedding ceremony. The staff was friendly, extremely competent and so eager to be helpful. They helped make the vision of our wedding a reality. We chose to use the option of food stations. It was a wonderful decision. The food was absolutely delicious and we received so many positive comments from our guests. We even had a staff member catering to our needs! My wine glass was never empty! The entire staff made us feel welcome and that we were all the most important people at the hotel. I can’t thank the event at the Icona enough.

ng for us the moment we arrived. The service was excellent throughout the two hour event! The servers made sure the coffee and food platters were full at all times. They responded quickly and happily with any requests that were made. All of our guests were impressed! Also, many of our guests stayed at the Icona for the weekend. The rooms were immaculately clean, comfortable and beautifully decorated. I highly recommend the Icona!

ding up to the wedding. The facilities are second to none and our guests that stayed overnight continue raving about ICONA. We can't wait to be back!

. The food, decor, staff- everything was picture perfect.

ing it for years. From the ceremony on the beach to last dance it was a well oiled machine. Our bride and groom paid for dinners for all the vendors. I told Ashley about my food allergies and without hesitation she had a lactose free meal for me. That may not seem like a big deal, but I was so grateful. The food was spectacular. Ashley is truly a wedding specialist, always smiled throughout the event. Staff members were also a great crew of people. Ready to help and worked as a team. They too always smiled and respected her. I've been to 100's and 100's of venues but Icona, Avalon "wowed" me. Thanks for everything!

, cocktail hour outside on the Veranda, and reception in the Seaglass Ballroom - and we were able to open up the Ohana Room into the Seaglass Ballroom for our reception to create even more space! The Ballroom is incredible - it doesn't give you that typical outdated hotel ballroom feel, it has beautiful neutral colors with wood and white accents and is an amazing blank canvas to bring your event vision to life. The staff (Ashley & Alyssa in Events, and Matthew in Group Blocks) were so amazing - answering my millions of questions and keeping everything together. I was planning the wedding from Nashville, so I only went to the venue twice before the wedding. I had total confidence in the team there and everything was executed perfectly. The highlight of the venue to me was how incredibly accommodating they were. Several other venues I looked at weren't willing to budge from their wedding "packages", but Icona embraced our vision and made it happen!!! We were able to do food stations representing the different places my husband & I have lived/grown up (incorporating dishes that weren't even on the menu), we handed out pork roll and cheese sandwiches on the way out, and we were able to bring in our own donut wall and candy bar (something else other venues would not allow). And the food was delicious!!! I can 1000% say that my wedding was exactly how I pictured it and it went so smoothly. I literally have no complaints!! Thank you sooooo much!

b. Even the food tasting was a blast! We ended up having a Nor'easter on our wedding weekend and couldn't get married on the beach, but the rainy day arrangements they made were still perfect. The outdoor patio was stunning, the food was incredible and I had so many guests tell me how wonderful the service was! I was so impressed with everything. Even if you don't get the beach wedding you dreamed of, you'll still have a perfect night at ICONA. Thanks to the whole team for making our wedding exactly what we hoped it would be.

ganizing the wedding room blocks and making sure all our guests got on the correct buses to and from the reception which was a huge help with everything else needing to be planned. We also hosted our wedding after-party at the beach bar where we had numerous fire-pits and food organized which was a great way for us to wind down the evening with our friends and family. We also had an alternative location at the Brew Pub if the weather was not going to be nice. We finally stayed there the night of our wedding and the room was beautiful, couldn't have asked for more! We would highly recommend hosting friends and family and throwing events at the Icona - it was a great overall experience, we (along with many of our family and friends) will be back again soon!

The food was amazing!! All my guest were raving about how delicious it was. The Chef was able to accommodate ALL of my guest's needs. He even came up with some pretty creative and different options for cocktail hour (which we just loved). We had the beach bar "after party" by the fire pits and we just couldn't of been happier with that too. Everyone had the best time at this Venue. The one thing I wanted for my wedding was to have a "destination wedding" vibe without traveling to an island. And this venue was exactly that. It was everything I was looking for and more!!!! Thank you Ashley, Alyssa, Chef & the entire staff at Icona for making our wedding day so special for us!!!! Cant wait to come back!!!

the Icona I knew this was the one! From the white clean lines and walls to the silver tone finishes and my favorite color navy blue everywhere I invisioned everything right away! But what made the Icona even greater was all the staff from front desk personal to bar tenders and I can forget the amazing wedding coordinators Alyssa and Ashley for making us feel like we were home and family through out the whole process! I knew I was in good hands!! They were always there whenever a question or concern came up and accomidated all of our needs. If you want to have a Wedding Look no where else because Icona is the place to choose!! From the atmopshere to the food its a package you cant refuse!!

. The wedding coordinator Alyssa at the Icona could not have been more accommodating to us! They already had a huge wedding booked there, but they were able to let us use their outside covered patio for our ceremony and it couldn’t have been more perfect! Alyssa and her assistant Ashley were absolutely wonderful and made sure my ceremony was flawless! We didn’t have any decorations to use for our ceremony so they lent us a wedding sign and stand to use and set everything up beautifully! They provided us with an office to use before and after the ceremony and catered to our every need. We couldn’t have been happier with the Icona and would recommend them to any and every couple looking for a wedding venue!

y and Alyssa and together we arranged to give them a wonderful breakfast on their last day! My brother was so impressed with the service and beauty of the hotel! Thank you for making their honeymoon stay one that they will truly remember!

flows the way it should for the couple. From the beginning of the planning process, Ashley was in contact with me to make sure our mutual couple was taken care of, and to make sure the day would go smoothly. The day of the wedding was no exception, and it felt like we were all working together as a team for them. Icona Avalon is a beautiful venue, but even more important for us, it's a great place for us to work. Thank you to Ashley and the Icona team for making our jobs easier! Jonathon Cianfrani Jonathon Peter Photography

ns for guests. Furthermore, the available spaces for our reception gave us peace of mind and flexibility due to the arrival of Hurricane Florence. All of the departments and personnel at the ICONA Golden Inn were friendly, professional and a pleasure to deal with. I most highly recommend their expertise and service for that perfect shore wedding. David B. Piccone

as of our wedding experience that we wish we had been better. We ran into some challenges when booking our rooms, which was somewhat of a headache. Also communication with the wedding coordinators was difficult at times, probably simply due to the sheer volume of weddings that happen here. Aside from that, we had an unbelievable experience! Thank you Icona!

nner. And, our signature drinks were delicious! To top it off, we kept the party going with a post-reception at the adjoining beach bar, which had great lounge areas with fire pits. Overall, it was a night that we will never forget. Thanks Icona!

great questions, provide guidance and make you feel really special throughout the entire process. We were invited down on a separate day for our tasting event to sample menu options and it was a fantastic experience. The chef came out personally to meet with us and the drinks were flowing - all on the hotels dime. This is where you are willing to upgrade everything, hahaha. We opted for an indoor ceremony in the Ohana Room and then did a cocktail-style reception outside on the Veranda. The plan was then to move to the Sandbar where we reserved a couple of fire pits and a cabana. The weather was awful that weekend and we knew that we were not going to be able to utilize the space at the Sandbar so ICONA allowed us to apply that money towards an extra hour of open bar at Shimmer’s Bistro (the lobby bar). The only downside is that the hotel was hosting a TON of weddings that weekend - at least 5 between Saturday and Sunday. I was told that there was only one other ceremony that day but not a reception. That was not the case. It was a packed hotel and the staff was extremely busy trying to cater to all of the different events. There was no back-up plan for our outside reception since all of the other spaces were being utilized. In fact, we were not able to extend our open bar in the Veranda space because there was another ceremony there an hour later. ICONA did their best to use the hedges to shield us from the rain and wind gusts (they even brought heaters out at the last minute), but moving inside would have been ideal. Overall, it is a beautiful place, but I’d caution you to be prepared with a back-up plan and to be aware of how many other wedding are being hosted there on your weekend.

nnot thank them enough for all their hard work and dedication! This is a gorgeous, brand new beachfront venue with an amazing team, hospitality, and the perfect beach setting! The food was out of this world incredible! We would highly recommend this ocean front location to anyone looking to book their wedding here! We cannot thank them enough for all they did to make our wedding the day we had always imagined...rainy weather and all, everyone went above and beyond to insure we had the best day and night of our lives!

or the evening. The wait staff were so attentive and friendly. There was live music earlier in the evening, then it switched to a DJ. We found the bill to be very reasonable, which is nice since there were about 60 guests who were given free reign to order whatever they wanted! The evening was even better than I imagined it would be. The couches were cozy and the firepits kept us warm and added a nice visual to an already beautiful evening. While we did not have our wedding at the Icona, most of our guests lodged there. They had so much fun at the pool and the beautiful beach, that several guests extended their stay another day ... which means that we got to celebrate with them for 5 days (Friday through Tuesday) which was a great gift to us. If you want to have your wedding on the beach, this is the perfect place to do it. Alyssa from the Events staff is a complete professional and was a pleasure to work with. Thanks for being a part of our celebration.

ence with them is enjoyable and surely one of a kind! I highly recommend this location for a weekend getaway or the beach wedding you’ve always wanted! I can’t thank them enough for helping making our special day even more perfect!

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questions we had. Our wedding day and weekend spent at ICONA was absolutely incredible. It was everything we every dreamed of and more! Alyssa and Ashley were truly amazing and went above and beyond to make sure everything went smoothly. Ashley was even on her hands and knees pinning my wedding dress! The entire staff at ICONA truly make you feel so welcome and are very accommodating. We can't wait to go back for some getaways!

we were in good hands. Her attention to detail and quick response to emails made the planning fun and stress free. Alyssa and Wedding Specialist Ashley Ritchie made our daughters vision for her wedding a reality.Everything was perfect and beautiful for our 285 guests. The hotel rooms are luxurious and well appointed. Everyone commented on the cheerful welcome they received from Jim and Alex at the front desk. They raved about the fabulous food ( Chef Paul is fantastic ) and how the amazing staff treats everyone like family. Even General Manager Randel Davis was always available and receptive to our every request. We all left with memories to last a lifetime. We highly recommend the ICONA Avalon as the PERFECT Wedding Venue !!!

nicator, and never made us feel like we were being a bother. The entire staff was fantastic, from the front desk staff to the Chef. My daughter and I really enjoyed the planning process, and the Icona had everything to do with that. We live in the area, so we were familiar with the Icona, but had never been to a wedding there. We stayed at the Icona for two nights, and we thoroughly enjoyed our stay. The entire hotel/resort is just gorgeous. Our guests raved about the hotel, the rooms, the food and the staff. My daughter got the wedding of her dreams, we almost wish we could do it all again!

ticularly Alyssa, Ashley, Jim, and Alex), room set up and decor. You won't regret booking them!

being said people told me the food was the best they had ever had at a wedding, no one was hungry for sure! No one waited for drinks and everything was beautiful! I was upset about our room blocks. Multiple guests later told me they did not book here because they were told there was two night min. Which in my contract was not the case. Also people were told my room rate was not accepted in the window I was contracted for. Would still highly recommend but need to work on room reservation management

aff members and the weekend of our wedding they all were so incredibly friendly, helpful, kind, and just simply outstanding.. To name a few, Katie, Alex (and Alex 2), Steve, Sue, Susan, Judi, Tracy, Alyssa, Ashley, the list goes on and on.. They ensured that every guest had an amazing time and that as the Bride & Groom they made sure every need of ours was handled with pure professionalism. The food, decor, rooms, and location also are all amazing. Comfortable beds, outstanding amenities, and delicious food! We will be back to Icona Avalon for our anniversary and plan to always come down for lunch at the Brew Pub! Thank you Icona for creating our dream wedding!!

bar and hors d'oeuvres around the patio firepit. The reception was a beautiful, happy event with a fine sit-down dinner and dancing. Our guests had so many positive comments about the day.

on some of the fun, dancing and laughing with guests. The location was stunning. The Golden Inn is truly a place we will never forgot. I look forward to returning and taking trip down memory lane.

d at the Icona and I would recommend everyone have their wedding there!!! ❤️

t have been more perfect. I highly recommend the Icona Golden Inn. My wife and I are forever grateful for Alyssa and the Icona staff!

wait to celebrate our anniversaries at the Golden Inn.

the most amazing place to get married! We cannot wait to go back for future anniversaries!

The food, servers and bartenders for the wedding were all excellent! So many of our guests told us that it was the best wedding that they had ever attended!

st are still talking about the fabulous food and great service. Alyssa, Patti and Libby were all wonderful to deal with, and were on top of everything - even when I wasn't. My parents and Icona gave us a beautiful memory that will last a lifetime. And, that's what it is all about - creating memories.

the building are incredible. My family , friends and I all made a whole weekend out of it and it was AMAZING! I would highly recommend this Resort to anyone.

d Patti were very prompt in answering all my questions ( which I asked a lot of :)) and working with any requests I had throughout the entire planning process. They were also very efficient and took all the stress away from me on the day of our Wedding by taking care of all of the last minute details for me. I Would highly reccomend the golden inn not only for a beach wedding but if you are looking fora beautiful cocktail hour/ reception space as well!