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ICONA Resorts Avalon

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(156)best-of-weddings

7849 Dune Drive, Avalon, NJ

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About This Vendor

Year Round Wedding Venue including Summer!

Discover a new level of service and style at the New Jersey Shore. Framed by windswept sand dunes, Atlantic Ocean views and classic, Nantucket-coastal-inspired architecture, ICONA Avalon is a beach wedding venue beyond compare. Brilliant white interiors, splashes of nautical blue and a design that bring the light and beauty of the outdoors in come together to create a truly alluring destination for a celebration. Whether you envision a barefoot wedding ceremony right on the sand or a more formal setting to exchange your vows, ICONA Avalon has the perfect venue for the wedding of your dreams set to the sound of the rolling surf. ICONA Avalon's dedicated team will work with you to ensure that every detail, from customized menus to speciality cocktails, is the perfect representation of you and your significant other’s unique love for one another. We are happy to host your bachelorette party, rehearsal dinner, ceremony, reception, post-bridal brunch & more! All ICONA wedding packages include: Beachfront 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 Overnight Accommodations For Couple Room Block for Guests Preferred Vendor Recommendations Floor Planning Software Private Tasting with Chef Valet Parking Available Contact us today at 609.967.2113 or [email protected]

Amenities + Details

Ceremony Area
Covered Outdoors Space
Dressing Room
Handicap Accessible
Indoor Event Space
Liability Insurance
On-Site Accommodations
Outdoor Event Space
Reception Area
Wireless Internet
Ceremony Types
Civil Union, Commitment Ceremony, Elopement, Interfaith Ceremony, Non-Religious Ceremony, Religious Ceremony, Second Wedding , Vow Renewal Ceremony
Guest Capacity
Up to 300
Settings
Ballroom, Beach, Waterfront, Cruise, Hotel, Restaurant
Venue Service Offerings
Bar & Drinks, Destination Weddings, Food & Catering, Planning
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 Winner2015 Best of Weddings Winner2014 Best of Weddings Winner2013 Best of Weddings Winner

ICONA Resorts Avalon Reviews

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Reviewed On 1/25/2021 by Rachel B
Wedding planning during a pandemic was EXTREMELY emotional and stressful. But the staff here at ICONA Avalon were the easiest staff to work with, they constantly reassured me and my husband that the day will be perfect. And were willing to work...
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.
Reviewed On 1/03/2021 by Devon V
There's no amount of words to be able to explain the elite degree of hospitality we received during our wedding weekend. Besides the ease and continued professionalism throughout the planning process, we were top priority the second we walked i...
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!
Reviewed On 11/05/2020 by Kelsey D
I’m torn between 3 and 4 stars , but I’m going with 4 because 2020 with covid was hard on everyone. Overall we did end up having a very nice wedding , and a great time. Luckily my husband and I had the night very well planned out. We used the...
“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.
Reviewed On 10/20/2020 by Laurel N
Honestly I was in love with Icona's grounds when we booked it as our venue. And truly had nothing but great things to say. But something was always off. For starters our food tasting was completely forgotten about. When my entire family showed ...
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.
Reviewed On 9/15/2020 by Alyssa Z
Ashley and Alyssa were both amazing to work with. We had a super small intimate wedding and it was amazing and easy the whole process. Ashley was with me the day of and she was incredible, from sewing on a button that feel off to tightening a s...
trap on my dress. She was seriously amazing. You will not be disappointed if you get married here.
Reviewed On 9/04/2020 by Sarah S
Planning a wedding during a pandemic has it challenges, but ICONA Avalon helped us plan the most perfect micro-wedding once our original plans fell through. The beach ceremony was a perfect back drop to our vows and the team did a great job cr...
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.
Reviewed On 8/31/2020 by Dani P
My husband and I hosted our (very last-minute) small ceremony at ICONA Avalon. Alyssa (Director of Wedding Sales) and Ashley (Wedding Specialist) worked with us to make our wedding incredibly special, despite all the restrictions. We had our ce...
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.
Reviewed On 8/30/2020 by Nadia D
It’s hard to put into words the magic you feel on your wedding day. From the moment we stepped foot into the lobby at Icona Avalon, I knew I could convince my husband to have a Friday wedding. Alyssa was amazing from day one and willing to acco...
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!
Reviewed On 8/29/2020 by Kelly H
We just got married on 8/21/20 and so many of our guests have said we had the best wedding ever with the most delicious food.. and we know that’s because of our amazing wedding venue at Icona Avalon!!! Planning a wedding is not easy and resched...
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!!
Reviewed On 8/14/2020 by Lindsay D
We had such a great experience planning our wedding at Icona! From our very fist visit it seemed Ashley and Alyssa had the details planned perfectly. Being out of town during most of the planning, I was able to be in touch with Ashley whenever ...
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.
Reviewed On 8/08/2020 by Denise P
What a magical event! This was a difficult year to plan a wedding. Alyssa was so reassuring and helpful. We had a tight budget and wanted a small intimate event and just assumed we would need to handle details ourselves. But the weekend came an...
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!
Reviewed On 4/29/2020 by Ally S
WOW! PERFECT! Those are the first words that come to mind when I think back to our wedding in October. My family and I have vacationed in Stone Harbor every summer for over 30 years, and my husband has also been down there numerous times, so it...
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!!
Reviewed On 1/28/2020 by Carla M
All we can say is wow ! From the rehearsal Friday to our incredible wedding night. ICONA was truly special - Alyssa and Ashley thank you for making our wedding night stress free and memorable. Chef Lee, Chef Alex and the rest of the culinary te...
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 !!
Reviewed On 12/14/2019 by Sarah G
Our wedding at the ICONA in October 2019 was absolutely gorgeous. It is the perfect setting for a beach wedding. We had visited multiple other venues, but when we came to Icona, we knew it was perfect for us. If the weather does not cooperate, ...
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.
Reviewed On 12/01/2019 by Steph L
Beautiful resort with professional and friendly staff. My husband and I had our wedding ceremony and reception at Icona. Ashley, Alyssa and all Icona staff went above and beyond all day to assure us the most perfect wedding day. Our guests co...
ntinue to compliment the venue and the staff. Thank you Icona!
Reviewed On 11/16/2019 by Holly R
To say our wedding day was the Best Day Ever would be an understatement. We are still on cloud 9 and it wouldn't have been made possible without the help of ICONA Avalon. After Aaron proposed on the beach, we knew we wanted a shore wedding. Aly...
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.
Reviewed On 10/01/2019 by Faith R
Saturday September 28, 2019 our only daughters wedding reception was held at Icona Avalon. From the first meeting with Alyssa Jones 15 months prior to then working with Ashley Ritchie not one detail or request went undone. We had an 11 piece b...
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!!
Reviewed On 9/23/2019 by Allison D
Since I was a kid, I have experienced some of the best memories of my life in Stone Harbor and Avalon. But by far I had the absolute time of my life getting married at the ICONA on 9/15/19. My husband and I could not be more grateful with the ...
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.
Reviewed On 8/30/2019 by Danielle O
I had my wedding at the ICONA Avalon this past March and everything was exceptional. The service and responsiveness from the employees, especially Alyssa (DOS) & Ashley (Wedding Planner) was great. The quality of food, decor, accommodations, et...
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.
Reviewed On 8/15/2019 by Lindsay S
My husband and I got married 8/8/19 at Icona Avalon. We had our ceremony on the beach and reception in the sea glass ballroom. It was been one week since our wedding and we are still blown away by how perfect it was! Alyssa and Ashley have been...
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!!
Reviewed On 8/07/2019 by Rebecca P
We just got married last weekend at the Icona and had the best experience. It was the best day of our lives. Alyssa and Ashley were so helpful to make our day perfect. They were always available to talk or have a quick meeting prior to the wed...
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!!!
Reviewed On 8/07/2019 by Fred P
The whole experience from booking our wedding day for our daughter until the after party on her wedding day was amazing the A-Team of Ashley and Alyessa are there for every detail and just making all the planning so easy. I would highly recomme...
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Reviewed On 8/06/2019 by Sammy R
The staff at the ICONA were great to work with. They listened to everything I wanted and made it easy to plan the wedding from out of town. The venue is amazing and we had plenty of space to get ready and the ballroom was beautiful for our rece...
ption. I highly recommend this venue for your wedding!
Reviewed On 7/30/2019 by Jay H
First I must say that this Hotel/venue was a absolutely amazing! From the first day, we met Alyssa, Ashely, and the owner (Eustace) they made us feel at home before we even booked our wedding. They were so accommodating with what we wanted an...
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!
Reviewed On 7/28/2019 by Irene R
From start to finish the team at Icona Avalon did a fantastic job! Ashley was with us every step of the way. She was readily available with answers to any questions we may have had and immediately remedied any problems that arose. Their efforts...
made our daughters wedding a dream come true!
Reviewed On 7/24/2019 by Amanda G
My wedding at ICONA Avalon was something straight out of a magazine. My day was beyond perfect all thanks to the amazing team at ICONA. Ashley and Alyssa made my wedding planning process so easy and enjoyable. Avalon was a slight destination fo...
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.
Reviewed On 7/09/2019 by Marilu S
Alyssa and Ashley at the Icona resort in Avalon were beyond fantastic! They were helpful and patient and answered all of our needs in a very kind and expedient fashion. The ballroom was beautiful and our guests raved about how incredible every...
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.
Reviewed On 7/07/2019 by Cheryl P
This is the perfect spot for the beach wedding of dreams. They have options for every taste whether you want casual elegance or something more grand and formal. We couldn’t have had a better day. Everything was seamless from ceremony to cockta...
il hour to dinner and dancing. It was such a perfect day! Alyssa and Ashley are the best! Thank you for everything.
Reviewed On 7/02/2019 by Alysa G
We visited ICona in January 2018 for the first time in our search to find our wedding venue. It was our first stop of many and not one other wedding venue compared to ICona! We wanted a “wedding weekend” and we found just that ! The venue space...
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 !
Reviewed On 6/10/2019 by Kimberley M
Our Memorial Day weekend wedding was honestly the best weekend I could have ever imagined. From the hotel and it's staff right down to the weather, everything was absolutely perfect! We worked with Alyssa and Ashley for over a year, and they ...
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!
Reviewed On 6/10/2019 by Kim M
Our Memorial Day weekend wedding was honestly the best weekend I could have ever imagined. From the hotel and it's staff right down to the weather, everything was absolutely perfect! We worked with Alyssa and Ashley for over a year, and they ...
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!
Reviewed On 6/02/2019 by Lizzy F
We utilized the Icona Avalon property for our room block, rehearsal dinner, after party, and breakfast the next morning! Our guests raved about their accommodations, the food was excellent, and Theresa paid close attention to detail to ensure e...
ach event went smoothly. Each part of our wedding weekend was perfect at the Icona and we would recommend them to anyone!
Reviewed On 5/28/2019 by Katie T
WOW! The ICONA Resort in Avalon was an amazing venue, and we were so happy with the entire experience! Ashley & Alyssa were so helpful and kind along with the entire Icona team! The service was wonderful, venue was beautiful and food was delic...
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!
Reviewed On 5/23/2019 by Brittany W
We can't say enough about Icona...they made all of our dreams come true! Our wedding was absolutely perfect and Alyssa and Ashley were amazing to work with. They were super responsive to every email and question and also dealt with fussy family...
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!!!
Reviewed On 5/23/2019 by D F
The staff was great and super friendly. They truly made my dream wedding come to life! Thanks Icona!
Reviewed On 4/29/2019 by Brenda F
Last week my son was married at the Icona in Avalon, NJ. I can’t say enough positive things. We began with our rehearsal dinner and continued on to the wedding and after party. The hotel rooms are clean, beautiful and very comfortable. The ve...
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.
Reviewed On 1/05/2019 by Cathy P
We had a post wedding breakfast for our guests in the Ohana Room at the Icona in Avalon, NJ. Alyssa was a joy to work with. Everything was set up beautifully! There was plenty of hot food, coffee, juices and continental breakfast foods waiti...
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!
Reviewed On 12/15/2018 by Kelsey M
When we first walked in to ICONA, we knew it was where we wanted to have our wedding. Sitting down with Alyssa to discuss the possibilities solidified our feelings. Alyssa and Ashley were both super attentive throughout the planning process lea...
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!
Reviewed On 11/27/2018 by Kristina P
From the moment I walked into Icona Avalon a year ago I felt as if I was home. Ashley and Alyssa were so nice and patient with my husband and our mothers. They took the time to listen, give input and as a result we had the most magical day ever...
. The food, decor, staff- everything was picture perfect.
Reviewed On 11/15/2018 by Anthony D
I am the owner of Sound Entertainmentnj Dj's for over 30 years. Icona Golden, Avalon, NJ is by far the most accommodating venue I have ever worked with. Ashley was amazing. She gave me her timeline and we worked together as if we've been do...
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!
Reviewed On 11/12/2018 by Brooke D
My husband & I had an amazing experience from start to finish with Icona Avalon for our wedding. The venue and hotel itself are absolutely stunning (great backdrops for photos!) and it's right on the beach. We had our ceremony in the Ohana Room...
, 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!
Reviewed On 10/31/2018 by Katie B
We just got married at ICONA Avalon and I am so, so happy we did. We had a fairly large wedding (250 guests) and I was so nervous about finding a venue that could accommodate everyone. Ashley & Alyssa were incredible and did such a fantastic jo...
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.
Reviewed On 10/21/2018 by Meghan F
We hosted many of our guest at the Icona for our wedding in Avalon NJ in October. The hotel was a fantastic place for our guests to stay with great rooms, fun activities for all ages and the pool still open and warm. The staff was so helpful or...
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!
Reviewed On 10/09/2018 by Jenny B
We chose Icona Avalon as our wedding venue, and could not have been happier with our choice. Ashley and Alyssa were just amazing. Every time I had a question (and I had a lot), they always got right back to me so quickly and were so attentive. ...
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!!!
Reviewed On 10/09/2018 by Nicole S
Where do I even begin!! Ever since I was a little girl a dreamt of having a Nautical Beach wedding and the Icona gave me the opportunity to have just that!!! I had been searching for the perfect venue for a year. Once I walked into the doors at...
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!!
Reviewed On 10/07/2018 by Rory D
My husband and I had our ceremony at the Icona in Avalon and it was absolutely perfect! Since we are not religious and were not getting married in a church we had difficulty finding a venue that was willing to let us do our ceremony only there...
. 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!
Reviewed On 10/07/2018 by Sue U
My brother and his new bride decided to go to Icona Avalon to spend their honeymoon...their stay was amazing...from eating at the brew pub to lounging on the beautiful beach! Since my daughter was married there in May I contacted Matthew, Ashle...
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!
Reviewed On 9/21/2018 by Jonathon C
I have been the owner of Jonathon Peter Photography in Historic Smithville, NJ for a number of years, and I've photographed weddings at well over 100 venues. Quite often it is solely up to us to organize the day, and to make sure the timeline ...
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
Reviewed On 9/20/2018 by David P
Just want to drop a quick note on our beach wedding experience. Alyssa Jones and Ashley Ritchie acted as the perfect wedding coordinators team. My wife and I were never unsure about any of the arrangements, reception specifics or accommodatio...
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
Reviewed On 9/15/2018 by Julie R
Our wedding here was absolutely beautiful. The decor and atmosphere were perfect for the laid-back vibe of our beach wedding. Alyssa and Ashley were genuinely kind and flexible to work with. The food was also delicious! There were only two are...
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!
Reviewed On 9/11/2018 by Katie R
We just had our wedding at ICONA Avalon on 9/9. It is a beautiful hotel and we had a wonderful experience leading up to the wedding. The wedding department has a solid staff who clearly have a lot of experience planning great events. They ask...
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.
Reviewed On 8/22/2018 by Jamie U
We got married at Icona Golden Inn this past May and it was the best day ever! From the countless hours and time spent Alyssa, Ashley, Matthew, Chef Paul and their entire crew made our wedding day perfect and one that was truly magical...we ca...
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!
Reviewed On 7/02/2018 by Christie C
My husband and I hosted a cocktail party at the Icona's Sandbar Village the night before our wedding, so our guests could get acquainted before the big day on 6/17/18. It was great! We rented 2 firepits with couches and had 2 cocktail servers f...
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.
Reviewed On 6/18/2018 by Elizabeth C
I just had my wedding there this past weekend, and it was amazing! The staff are all always super nice, friendly, and helpful!!! Especially special event staff, like Ashley & Alyssa! They really do go above and beyond to make sure you’re experi...
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!
Reviewed On 6/17/2018 by Amanda S
Ashley R. was an amazing event coordinator... she made everything so flawless and easy.. every wedding coordinator should take notes from her. The venue was beautiful and even though we wanted beach ceremony they made the ballroom great for ou...
r bad weather plan b. All of my guests said they had a great time and the food was great...
Reviewed On 6/11/2018 by Kellie D
From the minute we walked through the doors at ICONA we fell in love. We didn't have an appointment to see the space, we just popped in to check it out. But Alyssa made time to give us a tour of the entire property and go over menus, dates and ...
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!
Reviewed On 5/22/2018 by Briana O
AMAZING Wedding Venue !! We are beyond pleased and very happy to say that the ICONA Avalon has surpassed all our dreams and wishes for our daughters wedding. From our first meeting with Alyssa Jones the Senior Wedding & Events Manager, we knew ...
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 !!!
Reviewed On 2/25/2018 by Kathie C
We had our daughters wedding at the Icona , Avalon, last weekend. It was perfect! We had a very short planning window for the wedding (about 3 months), and Alyssa (the event manager), was great from the very first email. She was a great commu...
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!
Reviewed On 2/07/2018 by Lindsay R
My husband and I recently had our wedding reception at Icona Golden Inn and we could not be happier with our choice. Everything was of the highest quality and had exceptional attention to detail, particularly the food, service of the staff (par...
ticularly Alyssa, Ashley, Jim, and Alex), room set up and decor. You won't regret booking them!
Reviewed On 12/10/2017 by Kristen R
Overall fantastic beautiful day for our wedding! Alyssa was so helpful and kind. However there were a lot of changes in staffing while we were planning and our day of coordinator and chef we had met with were not there when we got married. That...
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
Reviewed On 12/03/2017 by Hannah S
Icona Avalon has it all! Great food, service, location, hotel, employee's, decor, etc. Customer service is the main focus at Icona Avalon. We booked our wedding for 11/3/17 a year ago. From the visits in between, we became acquaintances with st...
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!!
Reviewed On 11/17/2017 by Patricia C
My granddaughter's dream wedding at Icona Golden Inn was a huge success! The entire staff offered expert service and advice from the early planning stages to the last dance of the reception. The beach wedding was lovely... followed by an open...
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.
Reviewed On 10/27/2017 by Noelle H
My husband and I got married at ICONA in August 2017. The staff was extremely accommodating and tentative to all questions. They made the wedding process VERY easy and supported us the entire time. We even became so close that they joined in...
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.
Reviewed On 10/26/2017 by Suzanne P
I got married 10-21-17 at the Icona and it was absolutely perfect!! Alyssa and Patti were so professional and planned everything beyond my expectations! The food was incredible, the best wedding food I have ever tasted!! They go above and beyon...
d at the Icona and I would recommend everyone have their wedding there!!! ❤️
Reviewed On 10/18/2017 by nicki d
Top to bottom was an awesome day. We stayed the weekend and everyone made you feel at home. Food was the best I have had at any wedding and the whole gang was super helpful!
Reviewed On 10/16/2017 by Jessica W
My wife and I had our wedding at the Icona Golden Inn 10/6/2017. Alyssa and the Icona staff made wedding planning such a smooth process. They were always so eager to help any way they possible could. The wedding ceremony and reception would no...
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!
Reviewed On 10/10/2017 by Colleen O
I couldn't have dreamed a better, more magical day than our wedding day at Icona Golden Inn. The food was amazing, the drinks were flowing and the staff was so attentive and kind. They made all of our wedding planning stress fade away. I can't ...
wait to celebrate our anniversaries at the Golden Inn.
Reviewed On 9/20/2017 by Charlotte N
Icona Staff was so helpful throughout our entire wedding planning process. Our wedding could not of been more perfect. The Golden Inn renovations were beyond what we could have expected. Everything is so beautiful inside and outside. It made it...
the most amazing place to get married! We cannot wait to go back for future anniversaries!
Reviewed On 9/11/2017 by Ellen L
It was an absolute pleasure to work with Alyssa Jones, who is the Senior Wedding and Event Manager. She is polite, upbeat and was very prompt in responding to inquiries about our big day. The suite that my husband and I stayed in was perfect....
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!
Reviewed On 8/07/2017 by Allyson H
People are not the best because they work hard. They work hard because THEY ARE THE BEST! This quote best describes the Icona Golden Inn from top to bottom. The Inn hits it out of the park on all levels: location, food and service. Our gue...
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.
Reviewed On 7/18/2017 by Brooke H
The ICONA Resorts Golden was an amazing experience planning my wedding. I just got married June 2017. Alyssa and Patti made the process super easy. The day of I did not stress at all and they helped everything run smooth. The new renovations to...
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.
Reviewed On 6/08/2017 by Rachel F
I recently got married At the golden inn and would highly reccomend this venue. The venue has been recently remodeled and is beautiful and our guests raved about the food! The coordintors I worked with were also wonderful. Alyssa, Elizabeth, an...
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!
Reviewed On 5/16/2017 by Chrissy O
When I always thought about the wedding of my dreams, I don't think it even came close to the perfect wedding that Icona Golden Inn gave us last weekend! Everything about the Golden Inn is top of the line: exceptional service, extremely frien...
dly staff, gorgeous accommodations, and the list goes on. Every person at the resort from the General Manager, Randal, down to the housekeepers are there to meet your every needs. Alyssa and Elizabeth, the wedding and event planners, made planning our wedding even easier than we ever expected it to be. They were around for any questions we had before the wedding, through email or telephone, and the weekend of the wedding they were available to me pretty much 24/7 if I needed them! I cannot express enough what a pleasure it was to work with these ladies, and the entire staff of the Icona Golden Inn. We had planned a beach ceremony, but Mother Nature had a nor'easter in store for us instead, so our rain plan was put into place. We had our ceremony in the Ohana room, cocktail hour was both in Seaglass and Ohana due to our large party, and the reception in Seaglass. It worked out perfectly using the two rooms, and I was not at all disappointed that we couldn't be outside on the beach or the patio for cocktail hour. It was out of anyone's control and we made the best of it - and it turned out better than I could have ever imagined! We did get our bride and groom beach pictures in and pictures by the pool, but even still, there are plenty of areas in the hotel to get gorgeous pictures. We have heard nothing but rave reviews from our family and friends about the food, service and the beautiful ambiance of the venue itself. My husband and I could not have had a better wedding! We owe that to the all the wonderful staff at Icona Golden Inn and their gorgeous renovations that provided a beautiful background to our wedding. We highly recommend hosting your wedding or event here!
Reviewed On 5/09/2017 by Maureen Y
Icona Golden Inn is a dream wedding venue! We could not have enjoyed our celebration more. Having your hair and make up done while watching the waves is just the beginning. The event coordinators Elizabeth and Alyssa were so supportive and fle...
xible that i felt like they were family. Thank you for an amazing weekend!
Reviewed On 5/06/2017 by Megan S
Working with the icona team for our wedding was awesome. Alyssa was a great help and the sea glass ballroom was beautiful. The food was delicious and we had many compliments. The fire pit at the end of the night was a great way to finish our we...
dding. The one thing I would caution on the icona is the hotel and room block. We had the most trouble in that area but everything else was well worth it.
Reviewed On 4/27/2017 by Ashley G
WOW! What an AMAZING day! Our wedding at the Icona was nothing short of spectacular! The weather wasn't ideal and the staff was excellent! They gave us until just before the ceremony to decide if we needed to go with plan B! With the incredible...
venue, there is a 2nd inside ceremony space that does not disrupt their beautiful ballroom. And their attention to detail made the day so amazing. The wait staff was always checking on Mike and I to make sure we had a drink in hand and apps or dinner ready and waiting! The hotel rooms and bridal suite are incredible! Just absolutely clean and beautiful! I wish we could re-live the day over and over with how amazing Icona was! No matter the little question or request everyone was so attentive and looking to help and make things stress free and easy. We cannot thank them enough! LOVE!
Reviewed On 4/21/2017 by Mary Kay Z
Our son and daughter-in-law were married on Saturday 4/01/17. Their original date was 11/4/17. Due to an illness in the family the date had to be pushed up. Everyone on the staff at Icona Resorts Golden Inn Avalon, NJ went above and behind t...
o help all of us prepare for the wedding in such a short time. We had a wonderful experience from the first phone call to the actual wedding day. They helped us with every detail from beginning to end. The staff and service they provided was beyond excellent. I would highly recommend them to celebrate your special day.The rehearsal dinner and food for the wedding was delicious.The wedding day was beautiful.. Everything was top notch. They made us feel like family. Our whole family will cherish this day for years to come. Thanks to all at the Icona. We can't thank you enough. Looking forward to planning our next visit.
Reviewed On 2/03/2017 by Nicole D
We had just our reception at the golden inn and it was wonderful. The entire staff was very accommodating from start to finish. The food at the reception was amazing. Everything was perfect.
Reviewed On 10/15/2016 by Michael D
On October 1st we were all set to have our perfect wedding on the beach unfortunately mother nature was not on our side that day, but the staff at the ICONA Golden Inn made our wedding day simply perfect. First off the accommodations are magni...
ficent and the incredible spread sent to my wife's room the morning of the big day was amazing. The rooms are amazingly comfortable with every amenity of a 5 star hotel. Now to the wedding!! The ceremony was set up beautifully indoors and went off without a hitch. Happy Hour was perfect the hor d'oeuvres were a huge hit and I loved that they made sure there was not a long line at the bar. The food the entire evening was amazing, you know the food is good at a wedding when the guests are coming up to you and telling you how great the food is. Finally the cake was perfect and tasted great. Now this might all seem like a typical wedding, but its the little things that make a wedding perfect. 1. Every staff member the entire weekend congratulated my wife and I. heck I even went to the front desk at 3:00AM to get some medicine and the woman said" aren't you the groom from last night" She then proceeded to congratulate me. 2. Alysa and her staff - the communication throughout the preparation was great. Alysa handles every little detail and does it with a big smile on her face she is truly wonderful. 3. Service - This is huge at a wedding and the service here was hands down the best I had ever seen at a wedding (and I am not just saying that because it was mine). 4. The meal for the bride and groom not only was what we ordered but an awesome sampling of all the hor d'oeuvres from happy hour that you really don't get to eat because of pictures. 5. The tasting was second to none from champagne to the chef going over in detail every dish it was truly a one of a kind experience. 6. The hotel was gorgeous inside and out. We were able to get a ton of pictures inside due to the weather as the ICONA Golden Inn has an amazing lounge, lobby, and interior. Lastly I am very big into service and being treated well when it comes to hospitality. This place will not disappoint. I have given a lot of reviews and I don't think I have ever given 5 stars for anything, this place was simply the greatest venue we could have ever dreamed of to have our wedding at. Liz and I are already planning to return to spend a few nights celebrating our one year anniversary!
Reviewed On 10/13/2016 by Scott M
Everyone at The Golden Inn was great. From Diamond Dennis at the front desk, to Taylor Evans in the Seaglass Ballroom to of course Alyssa Jones and Elizabeth Felsheim coordinating the entire reception function. Everyone was courteous, helpful ...
and did anything we asked. The food from Chef Robb was scrumptious. I would recommend The Golden Inn to anyone!!!
Reviewed On 10/12/2016 by Denise D
Alyssa Jones and Elizabeth and all the staff at Icona Golden Inn were fabulous to us from the first moment months ago, all the way through to completion. They caused everything to be beautiful and wonderful for my daughter's wedding in Septemb...
er and even up-graded us when they could. I came home more grateful for the comments by the staff at the hotel about all the love that was put into my daughter's wedding than those from anyone else. Alyssa was a godsend to us, always warms, always cheerful, always "hearing" us, and always encouraging to us. Wouldn't have wanted to go through it with anyone else.
Reviewed On 10/10/2016 by Stacy E
When I first booked at The Golden Inn, it was under the old ownership and had all dark woods in the décor. They were bought by the Icona group a couple months later and they turned the place into a white paradise. They changed everything and...
I fell even more in love with the venue then I was the day we booked it. It was a little bumpy with all the changes that were going on and the complete redo of the location but my wedding could not have gone any better. The staff was amazing, they were able to make all my dreams come true. Alyssa and her staff made sure we had everything we needed and followed through on everything they promised. I would recommend that all brides book room 324, it has a view that is to die for and the space is absolutely amazing. Great space for the groomsmen to get ready. I would also recommend room 294 for the parents of the bride. Great space for the bridal party to get ready and great open area for pictures. Also it is on the other side of the resort so you won't have to worry about the groom's group. They can even give you an area to get your hair and makeup done, not in your room, if you are having people come down to do it. I can't thank them enough for making all of my dreams come true and I would give them 10 stars if I could. Can't wait to go back for our 1st anniversary!!!!
Reviewed On 10/09/2016 by Neal L
Alyssa and Elizabeth were great in arranging and coordinating our post reception party in the Goldens Sand Bar. We are the parents of the groom and hosted this party after the formal reception. We scheduled this from 8-10 but extended it to 11...
pm since everyone was having a great time. Having the fire pits going strong also made this. We were extremely pleased with how this and the whole wedding came off.
Reviewed On 10/06/2016 by Samantha V
We were overjoyed with the way our wedding turned out at the Icona Golden Inn. Beautiful location inside and out! the staff was amazing and very helpful! thank you so much for all of your hard work during our wedding.
Reviewed On 10/05/2016 by Alexandra D
We had our wedding here in August, and it was incredible. Everything we could have ever dreamt and so much more. The staff was awesome and treated us like royalty the entire weekend. Alyssa Jones, the event coordinator went above and beyond to...
make our day absolutely perfect. Most importantly, she made sure we had nothing to worry about and could focus on nothing more than enjoying our specual day.
Reviewed On 9/25/2016 by Nicole V
Our wedding at the Golden Inn was absolutely amazing!! Everything went so smoothly. Our guests loved the hotel, food and atmosphere! We would recommend it to every one
Reviewed On 9/17/2016 by Lauren P
Our wedding was beautiful! The catering manager was so helpful with everything from planning to vendors to making sure we had mimosas while getting ready ! Our wedding photos on the beach are better than I had imagined! Great food and beautifu...
l atmosphere and the guests loved it!
Reviewed On 9/13/2016 by Megan S
Icona Golden Inn was literally amazing place to have a wedding! Working with their wedding coordinator Alyssa made things so easy and she was super helpful! Everyone raved about how delicious the food tasted!! If you looking for a place To h...
ave a beach wedding, cocktail hour outside, and beautiful reception the Icona Golden Inn is the place To have it!! As much as I want to rate the golden inn a 5 star they still have some Work to do in higher more staff and get them up to speed, but once that is done I have no doubt that the icona golden inn will be a 5 star!!! :))) #bestweddingever
Reviewed On 6/30/2016 by casey n
I love the Icona golden inn & the staff soo much for all of the hard work and dedication they put into making "our" day everything we could ever wish for and more! I met with Alyssa for the first time about a week and a half after I got engage...
d (July 2015) and she has been nothing short of amazing every day since then! She made me feel safe in my decision to stick with the hotel during renovations and I trusted in her that it would all work out- I am beyond glad I did! She was there every step of the way from beginning to end- and all of my OCD moments in between! Being one of the first to get married at the new Icona Golden Inn was fantastic. The rooms are incredible and I cannot wait to come back and stay for our first anniversary- which we discussed booking minutes after pulling out of the parking lot! I have nothing but great things to say about he hotel, any "issues" we had were immediately resolved by the friendly, kind, and hard working staff! Every aspect of my wedding day was spectacular and I keep replaying the day thinking that it could not have been any better. Thank you Icona Golden Inn, can't wait to stop by again. <3
Reviewed On 6/16/2016 by Gwyneth C
Prior to our wedding day, I replayed every single image inside my head, multiple times; from the walk down the aisle, to the first dance, to the last dance. The Golden Inn and the staff, who will feel like family by the time you say goodbye, fa...
r exceeded everything I envisioned! My day started with a walk on the beautiful Avalon beaches with my sisters and mother, followed by a marvelous champagne brunch held for my bridesmaids. From the moment we arrived to The Golden Inn, my family and I were lavishly doted on, and the day of the wedding I felt like a queen! The entire staff from hospitality, the front desk, chef Rob, bartender Joey and Herve, were all cordial and accommodating with whatever my family and I needed. The owner, Mr. Mita personally greeted me upon arrival, giving us a history on the Icona name and welcoming us to the resort. Alyssa Jones who coordinated our event promised no rain, and we were blessed with abundant sunshine and a brilliant, bright blue sky. Our wedding fell on the very first weekend that Icona Golden Inn opened their doors, and the day was 100% flawless. Alyssa paid very special attention to every request and detail that was important to my fiancé and I, for both our Rehearsal dinner and wedding night, making the event very true to ourselves. Our guests were delighted with the cuisine, room accommodations and calm, positive, can-do attitude the staff supplied. Our day was a dream come true! You're never going to want to leave, and you will never forget that moment you stand up on the sand dune, watching your wedding ceremony come to life. We couldn't be more pleased of our venue choice, and cannot wait to return for anniversaries to come! Congratulations and aloha! 💗
Reviewed On 10/28/2015 by Knottie45885332
Had a great experience dealing with Nancy to obtain a wedding block for my daughter's wedding. She was extremely helpful and considerate as well as prompt in responding to my emails. The value received by our guests by blocking rooms ahead of...
time was considerable and much appreciated by family and friends. The hotel is in a great location for wedding events and right on the beach so guests can enjoy when not attending wedding events. Only negative was no access to breakfast or coffee in the hotel or a bar to have a drink since another event was using the bar and restaurant.
Reviewed On 10/25/2015 by michelle g
The Golden Inn hosted my cousins wedding. My cousin is an event planner and has an eye for detail. She can also be hard to please. Ever aspect of the beach ceremony and wedding reception went perfectly. As the maid of honor I was sure id be run...
ning around but the Golden Inn wedding coordinator took care of everything. They did a fantastic job setting up centerpieces, flip flops at the beach, the candy bar at theend of the night and much more.
Reviewed On 10/19/2015 by Knottie1445290224
My son's wedding was 9/20/15 and the Avalon Yacht Club. We were from out of town and all of our guests stayed at the Golden Inn. We had a Welcome Reception/Rehearsal the evening before the wedding under a tent poolside and a farewell breakfast...
on Monday morning. Jackie and Nancy were just fantastic! Nancy Wolgemuth made sure our room blocks were in place and Jackie Battaglia did a great job with both catering events! The guests loved the hotel, the food and the friendliness of the Golden Inn staff. We were so pleased with every aspect of our experience! We will be visiting again every summer!
Reviewed On 10/13/2015 by Rachel B
We initially chose the Golden Inn for their guest capacity (we had over 230). I am glad we did! Not only was the service amazing, but the food was so delicious that some of the guests still rave about it. We decided on an open bar and a buffet ...
style dinner. The planner worked with us from the beginning, offering suggestions and examples of personal experience, yet allowed us enough room to make our own decisions. We had a chocolate fountain as well and they even provided the wedding cake!!!! (saved me some time). The oceanfront provides some beautiful photo-ops and the overall ambience was amazing. I highly recommend this venue for those looking to have an unforgettable, magical evening!
Reviewed On 10/06/2015 by Knottie60926184
So we choose The Golden Inn for our Wedding Venue, as they are known for their beach weddings. Due to the weather we were forced to have our ceremony indoors. Alyssa Jones worked extremely hard to make any and all accommodations and did so pr...
ofessionally and assisted in putting together a beautiful venue (that would have resembled a beach theme). Alyssa's staff and team came through! Our ceremony was beautiful. The room for our reception Luigi's was beautiful. The food was excellent and the staff was great! I would highly recommend any event at The Golden Inn.
Reviewed On 10/05/2015 by Katie B
We were just married at the Golden Inn on Sept. 26, 2015. What an amazing venue and Alyssa was great to work with. We had an unbelievably windy day so much that we were unable to be married on the beach but Alyssa set up a fantastic area behi...
nd the dunes and believe it or not, I think it was better than the beach. She was easy to work with and very responsive. She had every detail down pat and was by our side all weekend. I had multiple compliments on the food and the venue. Nancy, who helps with block bookings was great as well. I must have requested the list of rooms booked a dozen times, and she would respond very quickly. We couldn't be happier with the venue we picked. We did a breakfast buffet the next morning, and the food was also great there. I highly recommend the Golden Inn.
Response from the Vendor on 10/05/2015
Dear Katie and Phil, You two were awesome!! So glad we got to improvise and come up with a plan that worked well for everyone! I now know that we have a great alternate spot for ceremonies - thank you for being so flexible and for sharing your ...
special day with us!! All the best to you! Alyssa
Reviewed On 10/04/2015 by Knottie7294346
I had my small ceremony and buffet reception at the Golden Inn this September. The day of was very, very windy on the beach, although not raining. Besides that, everything that day was perfect!! I will say, once committed to the venue, in ...
the beginning, communication was very slow, and contract write ups and payments were not completed in the time I was told it would be. I do know it was a busy time and they were going through staff changes. Once the contract was complete and staff was officially changed, everything was great! The whole day was scheduled out, which helped me know exactly when to expect what. The ceremony and reception was set up and completed exactly how we wanted it. All of the staff was very nice and accommodating. I was being asked if I need food, drinks, and even if the temperature was good at just the right times - exactly when needed! All of the food was delicious! The cake was included, which was great not to think about ordering. We also got a sundae bar, which was perfect for this gluten free bride! It was such a great day that was made so special and memorable! Despite the sandblasting wind, it was just perfect!
Response from the Vendor on 10/04/2015
Dear Kristin, You and Casey were great to work with! Even though it was one of the windiest days we've experienced here, you were all smiles the whole day! And I agree the sundae bar was an excellent choice! I'm so grateful to have had the opp...
ortunity to work with you. All the best for a lifetime of happiness together! Cheers! Alyssa
Reviewed On 10/02/2015 by Knottie65697485
enjoyed the wedding as well as reception. Very friendly staff. My friends and I stayed 2 nights as well in the hotel. Good Times!!!
Reviewed On 9/14/2015 by Heather C
I attended a wedding at the Golden Inn this summer. The ceremony was on the beach and cocktail hour held on the deck. It was a beautiful day. The staff was super friendly to everyone and very attentive to the bride and groom. The reception was ...
held inside. The buffet was set in a separate room which my husband and I liked. More mingling and dancing room for everyone. Overall it was a fun wedding and I would definitely recommend the Golden Inn to anyone looking for a beach wedding!
Reviewed On 9/03/2015 by Knottie1441335441
My best friend held her wedding at the Golden Inn! It was the best day ever! So much fun! The venue was perfect, just what she was looking for. Ceremony was on the beach, cocktail hour outside and reception inside. The staff was very attentive ...
and nice. Hotel rooms were comfy and clean.

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