ICONA Resorts Avalon

re amazing during the entire planning process. From our first meeting, they made wedding planning feel easy and enjoyable. They were attentive, detail-oriented, and went out of their way to accommodate all of our requests. Communication was great and they made sure I was stress-free leading up to the big day. On the day itself, Courtney & Kait had everything perfectly handled so I didn’t have to worry about a thing, allowing us to fully enjoy our wedding. Our server Jules was also incredible and made sure my husband & I were able to eat not only our dinner meals, but she also went out of her way and had a plate of appetizers from cocktail hour for us at our table right when our reception started. Every detail we envisioned came to life, and Courtney & Kait worked seamlessly with our vendors to ensure everything went as planned. If you’re looking for a stunning beachfront venue with coordinators who go above and beyond, this is the place! We couldn’t have asked for a more perfect setting or better team than Courtney & Kait to bring our special day to life. Highly recommend Icona Avalon and their incredible team!!

h, 2024,) and to say that I was overly impressed with the organization, skill, and process is an understatement! As a destination wedding planner and designer, a venue that is efficient in all areas is extremely rare to find. From day one, the communication that Courtney and Kait provided was a breath of fresh air, as they were always available for any quick questions and very easy to reach, (which is crucial,) as my clients had a lot of moving parts within their design, wedding day, and vendor team. I really enjoyed how Courtney and Kait took the initiative to schedule calls with the clients and myself leading up to wedding day to ensure that all tasks were being followed and all questions were being answered, (as I typically schedule these meetings,) but it was SO nice to learn that this was part of their process- a small detail that many venues lack doing and did not go unnoticed on my end! Nothing fell through the cracks because of the planning step! On wedding day, Courtney and Kait were hard working, caring, and always in sight. The two were available at all times and flexible with any requests. Courtney and Kait assisted with a speedy yet efficient setup and tear down! A special shout out to Tammy and the servers at ICONA Avalon! The leadership that Tammy gives to her team is unmatched, as the servers knew what to do and when at all times of the day. The setup went without a hitch! Tammy and her team were extremely flexible with any requests and I truly can't thank them enough for their teamwork and collaboration. Dinner service corresponded to our projected timeline perfectly, (something that other venues really lack taking seriously,) and I was blown away with how efficient the evening went. Most importantly, the servers all had smiling faces and were attentive and kind to the couple and guests. A grateful shout out to the front desk team as my check-in and check out was seamless and my room was beautiful. Housekeeping was efficient as they kepy my room clean and tidy. I really can't say enough about Courtney, Kait, Tammy, and the ICONA Avalon events and hotel teams and I am forever grateful that our paths crossed. I will recommend this venue to anyone and everyone, and I hope to be back to work together again very soon! THANK YOU FOR EVERYTHING, Icona AVALON, you are truly one of a kind! Tori from La EVENTOR

ery communicative, organized, helpful and kind! They took our vision for the day and ran with it. Our wedding day was an absolute dream and more than we could have ever asked for! We would give our coordinators, the hotel, and everyone involved from the receptionist to the servers and bartenders a 5 star review! The guests even raved about the food and the stay as the rooms were large, clean, and had a kitchenette! Thank you everyone at Icona for truly being amazing!

tner and I walked in, we were met with genuine warmth and professionalism that immediately made us feel at home. Despite just beginning the process, Kait and Courtney have already demonstrated a remarkable level of expertise and dedication. They have been incredibly responsive to our questions and concerns, offering valuable guidance and insights every step of the way. My partner is a wedding hairstylist, and after working with several different venues, he knows when one is special. The ICONA Avalon, and especially Kait and Courtney, are so special. We have no doubt that with Kait and Courtney's expertise and support, our wedding day at ICONA Avalon will be nothing short of magical. Their professionalism, kindness, and genuine commitment to their clients are beyond commendable, and we feel incredibly fortunate to have them guiding us through this process. If you're considering planning your wedding at ICONA Avalon, we wholeheartedly recommend working with Kait and Courtney. They are an invaluable asset to the team and will undoubtedly make your wedding planning experience a joy from start to finish. Thank you, Kait and Courtney, for your outstanding service and for making the beginning of our wedding planning journey so delightful. We can't wait to see all that we will accomplish together! Warmest regards, Bryce & Hector

step of the day. The venue was a perfect fit for us and everything my daughter was looking for in a wedding venue. From the Welcome Party at the Beach Bar, Wedding and Cocktail Hour in the Veranda Room, reception in the Seaglass Ballroom to the After Party at the Brew Pub! Also, the Veranda room has a louvered ceiling and we chose to have it open during the Cocktail hour. It was perfect! If you are looking for a venue with all options on site at the beautiful beaches in Avalon, ICONA Avalon is the perfect choice!

thanks goes out to Courtney, Kate, and Alyssa. The ICONA wedding planning team met all our needs and ensured that our wedding day was special. They consistently communicated with us, making the planning process way less stressful. On the day of the wedding, Courtney and Kate made sure everything went smoothly as they perfectly coordinated with our wedding planner, Krista.

le. We knew we wanted to get married on the beach since before we even got engaged. Icona was the first venue we looked at, and we ultimately chose it for a few reasons: 1. because of how beautiful it is, and 2. because of the ease of having everything in one place- from getting ready in the beautiful ocean front room, to our ceremony on the beach, to our reception being just a few steps away on the veranda (plus them being able to accommodate our small "micro" wedding wishes), our after party at the beach bar, and rooms available for our guests. We wanted our day to feel fun, beautiful, and easy, and it was exactly that! (My uncle even commented about how relaxed he felt throughout the day and said "I feel like I'm on vacation!") Alyssa (your first point of contact) was incredibly helpful, professional, and welcoming from the first conversation through the wedding day, and both Sarah and then Courtney helped us each step of the way to make our wedding come to life in exactly the way we envisioned. I truly cannot say enough amazing things about Courtney - I don't know how she does it all! She dealt with my million emails, questions, and requests, kept impeccable track of every detail, and then set up and broke down all of the signs and decor pieces we brought on the day of. There was a slight miscommunication with something regarding the after party, but Courtney was right there to help sort things out and make things right so that Rob and I didn't have to deal with it, and could just relax and enjoy the party. Julia, the banquet lead, was absolutely incredible, as well!! From the tasting, to making sure we ate on our wedding day, to helping us keep our dinner timeline on track, she was there for us every step of the way! Even Nici, the bridal room attendant for the morning of the wedding was amazing at checking in to make sure we had everything we needed. I could go on and on about this amazing crew and venue, but ultimately if you're looking for a beautiful beach wedding and a wonderful team to help you bring your vision to life, Icona Avalon is the place! Thank you Alyssa, Courtney, Kaitlyn, Julia, and Nici for being so wonderful and making our day so incredibly special! You are friends and family for life, and we can't wait to see you on our first anniversary!

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looked as though it had taken a year of planning. Alyssa, and other ICONA Avalon staff members, exemplified care and service that made us feel like we were the only couple getting married on a weekend full of weddings. We will never forget our experience with Alyssa and the ICONA Avalon on the best day of our lives. Many, many thanks!

on the beach and they have so many different options to set up your wedding! We did an after party outside in the firepit/sandbar area and it was the best time! We can't wait to celebrate our one year anniversary back at ICONA!

elped with all the fine details of the big day. Both were extremely helpful throughout the process. As we approached about 3 months out from wedding day, they were even more involved with making sure all the decor, menus, seating, etc was taken care and to answer the inevitable 100 questions that will come up along the way. The day of was flawless (September is the best time in our opinion!). Weather was perfect, everything was decorated and setup in advance. We truly had no hiccups at all throughout the night. The service staff was awesome as well. My wife and I had a personal server who we had met personally on the night of our menu tasting and got her whole unique backstory on so it was nice to see a familiar face! She personally served us and anything we needed for ourselves or a guest was done immediately. My best man to his fault, accidentally ordered the wrong thing and within 2 seconds he had both entrees in front of him to make sure he got what he wanted. Overall, very accommodating and the night we were anxiously waiting for went perfectly. Also worth noting, this is one of the most cost effective venues from Sea Isle City down to Cape May which was also shocking to us given the Luxurious stature that Icona brings.

cene details we needed to get done through out the entire day, were easy to communicate with and truly cared about making my client's wedding day perfect!

this any better without her skill and expertise! Our guests continue to rave about the beauty of the venue, the staff, and every single guest said it was the BEST wedding they have ever been to! So much fun, food was fantastic! Staff was professional and courteous. Everyone left there with such a glorious experience! If you want a beach wedding then ICONA Avalon is it!! Don't worry about weather-the backup is just as stunning!! 5 stars all around!!!

it was already over. For any brides looking for a beachy but elegant wedding venue, Icona Avalon is 100% for you! We first spoke to the coordinator Alyssa via zoom back in April of 2022. My husband (yay!!) and I quickly fell in love with her warm heart & bubbly personality and knew we wanted to work with her. We planned our wedding all the way from New Hampshire & Alyssa made the whole process as easy & stress free as possible. We actually didn’t meet her until December of 22 at our tasting but we felt like we’ve known her for years! She truly took care of us, answered all emails right away, checked in on us both the day of our wedding & most importantly made our day go smoothly. Literally everything went perfectly all because of her. We are so grateful for not only Alyssa but the rest of the team at Icona. Guests raved about the food, the beautiful Seaglass ballroom & and the ocean front ceremony. Such a romantic place to get married with all your loved ones surrounding you! We are so fortunate to have gotten married at our dream venue & to have gained so many new friendships with the team. We can’t wait to go back for our one year anniversary & hug everyone!

tive and friendly. Alyssa was a huge help leading up to the wedding and also on the day of, as well as Julia who made sure we were both taken care of throughout the night. Everything went so smoothly and we had such a blast!

The venue is impeccable, the rooms were beautiful and spotless. The wedding was everything they had dreamed of. However, none of this would have happened without Sarah and Alyssa. We cannot emphasize enough how these two professionals made their wedding day a success!! From start to finish Sarah organized the entire event. She was available for every question, every single phone call and every email. Alyssa provided guidance and support the entire day. They removed all the stress and made a smooth transition from the morning to the end of the evening. Yes, it is on the pricer side but well worth it. If you are thinking of this venue. Book it, you wont regret it!!

t to work with and felt like such an afterthought the entire time. After the experience we had the night before, I’m so thankful we didn’t have the wedding there!

ith Sarah and Alyssa was amazing. Sarah was wonderful to work with, easy to get a hold of and incredibly knowledgeable and so incredibly helpful- in addition to being super sweet! She took care of every detail along with the amazing ICONA staff - Yulia was with us the entire evening and made sure we ate, had drinks and everything we needed was there for us. I can't say enough about how awesome our most favorite bartenders Adrienne and Ryan were! Adrienne even helped us name our signature drink. Amanda was super in terms of helping with reservations and ensuring our guests got everything they needed while staying at the ICONA. I can't recommend this venue and team enough!

She was super friendly and easy to work with and really knew her stuff, making everything as smooth as possible, and always responded quickly to our questions. She really took a lot of the stress out of everything, and she particularly did a great job on decorating our cocktail and reception area! The wedding went off without hitch and we couldn't have asked for a better day. If you're looking for a beach wedding on the Jersey shore, we would definitely recommend ICONA Avalon and Carly!

enjoyable to work with. Carly, Sarah and Alyssa made my day!!

he facilities and food and bar services were superb! So great to have room accommodations right at the reception hall. Had so many comments from our guest that the venue was spectacular right up to the after party at the beach bar! Thank you Icona.

t coordinators did an outstanding job in helping us find the vendors we needed who were as magnificent as the ICONA staff.. Everyone was super helpful and so easy to work with. The attention to detail was top notch!! We had the best time as did our guests. I wouldn’t have changed a thing. ABSOLUTELY PERFECT!!!

ests were completely in awe of every space we used throughout our day. From the beach, to the ballroom, to the veranda, the brew pub, and everything else in between- breathtaking. I can't imagine spending the most special day of my life anywhere else. The staff were so accommodating and welcoming. There was always someone near by whenever we needed anything at all. They were extremely attentive and helpful. A special little shoutout to Julia, she's incredible!! Last but certainly not least, Alyssa and Sarah, our wedding coordinators. I don't even have the words to explain my gratitude for them. They were with me from the very start to the very end, constantly checking in and helping wherever they can. They went above and beyond to make sure our day was absolutely perfect. When you plan a wedding, it can be pretty stressful. These two helped keep the stress two a minimum throughout the whole process. I truly don't know how I would've done it without them! If you're considering ICONA Avalon for your wedding day, it's a no brainer. I'd give more stars if I could 😊

f your hard work in making our day absolutely perfect❤️

edibly helpful and patient with us leading up to our big day. She was attentive and responsive to our questions, which was very comforting as we were planning the wedding. There was also a transition in staff, with Sarah joining the ICONA team just a couple of months before our wedding. She was also great! We'd also like to shout out Amanda, who handled reservations for our many out of town guests, some of whom were coming from out of the country. Our guests loved their weekend spent at this oceanfront resort. If you are looking for an ocean front wedding, ICONA is a phenomenal option! We are so happy that we got married at ICONA!

trictions). They are true professionals and know how to manage the wedding planning process from start to finish. The venue is absolutely stunning and elegant-looking and the food was delicious! If you are looking for a classy, beach wedding, ICONA Avalon is your spot!

he only word that comes to mind is perfect. The service, food, and staff were impeccable. I would highly recommend Icona for any event, especially a wedding!

om Alyssa who spoke to us over the phone & seemed so engaged. Once we signed the contract & put a deposit, all communication from ICONA stopped as they did not have a wedding planner. Erin worked at ICONA as the wedding planner for a short period of time, and was excellent to deal with but quit one month before our wedding. A new wedding planner came in, Sarah, and her inexperience was palpable. The day of my wedding I saw her at 9am and then not again until 10pm when she was looking for a credit card for the after party. We paid an extra $8K for cocktail hour as we added every station ICONA offered. There were not enough plates & guests began to hover at stations while eating over them. There was not a lot of food for the price we paid. The passed hors d'oeuvres were extremely light. The cocktail hour was a huge disappointment. I cannot imagine what it would have been like if we didn't add all the stations. There was a male bartender that was incredibly rude. Multiple guests complained to me about him. The father of the groom asked him for a beer a few minutes before cocktail hour ended and the male bartender wouldnt give it to him. The guests all told me he was rude until you tipped him and then he was a little nicer. There was a 20% tip already paid in my contract to all the waitstaff. We had a timeline with the venue that stated 8:30 cake cutting followed by a birthday we wanted to recognize. We cut the cake and then my husband had to search for an ICONA employee to ask where Sarah and the birthday cake was. The DJ could only stall for so long, so we decided to move on to an anniversary dance without the birthday cake. Only to have Sarah finally appear mid dance, interrupting the flow. I went over this multiple times via email & phone calls with both Sarah and Alyssa. We had 11 cancellations the week of our wedding & were upgraded to the ocean view suite. I called the front desk at 7am to see if I could move our stuff into the room for the groomsmen to take photos there. I was told I could & given a key. There was still a couple in the room who did not check out until 12pm, when checkout is 10am. I was told they would clean the room first so it would be available for photos, but with the previous guests not leaving until 12, the groomsmen had to take pictures elsewhere. I was told our stuff would be moved by staff into the new room but they never did. The groomsmen moved our stuff for us during the reception. I paid an extra fee for coffee to be served. It wasnt mentioned that it would be a self serve coffee station. The mother of the bride ended up serving guests coffee to each table. We reserved 4 fire pits for the after party with the money from the cancellations. When we went out to the Sand Bar, 1 of the fire pits already had other hotel guests sitting at it. ICONA double booked the fire pit. A storm came an hour into our after party & in my contract, a rain location of the Avalon Brew Pub was to be provided. Sarah said she had no rain location for us so it ended when rain started. The price we paid for our wedding was to be on an oceanfront venue, that is it. The service & experience leading up to the day was not what we expected with the price tag. My husband and I keep saying we should have gone with our gut & booked Windows on the Water.

m start to finish. The team was so helpful navigating the complexities of re-scheduling with Covid. When it came time to plan for the big day they were by our side through it all, planning, food, room blocks, vendor issues.. you name it they helped us figure it out with ease. Every detail was covered and they are so thoughtful in their planning and approach. Day of.. they truly provided a wonderful experience making us and our guests feel special. The rooms are clean and beautiful and the attention to detail and level of professionalism was truly 5-star. We could not be happier with our decision to get married at the Icona Avalon.

fect. The food was excellent. My guests loved spending the weekend here and made a vacation out of it. We also got very lucky with a warm, sunny weekend in April. Highlights were Alyssa, Erin and Yulia. Alyssa was super helpful and very responsive from the beginning. She navigated us through changing our date through COVID smoothly. Erin was the absolute best. She answered emails right away and paid attention to every detail. For example, asked her to refold napkins the night before the wedding and she had her team do it exactly how I wanted. Yulia was an amazing server and had food and drinks set aside for us during the reception. I highly recommend having your wedding here!

ed me feel comfortable about booking. Erin was the wedding planner and I cannot get over her responsiveness. She responded to every email I sent promptly and thoroughly. She did a great job setting up our cocktail hour and reception as I imagined it. She was so easy to work with and really made the process as stress-free as possible. The food was incredible and the service was great! Everything looked beautiful and I cannot wait to get my pictures back! The only negative part of our experience was with the reservations side of things. The reservations manager was difficult to track down and not as responsive in getting back to us. We had some trouble viewing who had booked through our room block, but the staff was accommodating and offered to cross check our guest list with their reservations. There was a mixup with our own personal booking and someone actually called up from the front desk on the day of our wedding to tell me that I had to check out (this is in the middle of me getting my hair and makeup done so my sister had to field the call!) It ended up being an error in their system and was pretty stressful at that time but the staff was apologetic afterward. Overall, I would still 100% recommend having a wedding at Icona. It will be beautiful and you will love it!

The service at the reception, dinners, hotel etc were amazing. Highly recommend as we couldn't have imagined a better wedding venue choice!

more happy with how it turned out. Alyssa and team worked with us endlessly to find new dates, and were extremely patient, kind and helpful. I think I cried when I toured the venue because it was so beautiful and exactly what I was looking for - a modern beachfront ballroom, simple white walls, an awesome clean bar, and wood floors etc it was just gorgeous. The space leaves plenty of room for an awesome dance floor, the food was absolutely amazing -- I don't typically expect that much from "wedding food" but they knock it out of the park, our guests were raving. Erin O'Brien was so on top of everything to help us with the day of set up and decor and it just all came together seamlessly. Amanda with hotel room blocks is also an MVP, she was soo lovely to work with - so a big shoutout. We LOVE the Icona Avalon and can't thank the team there enough for making our dream wedding come true - thank you for not giving up on us!!

oked immediately. I assure you, pictures do not do it justice (even though they are flawless). Alyssa was super helpful with planning and very easy to get a hold of. We had to postpone two times and she guided us each time, despite how much she had going on with all of the other brides that had to postpone. Our wedding was an absolute dream come true. Once we made our final date change, Erin helped us coordinate the entire wedding and offered the best options when asked. The stressful weeks and days leading up to the wedding were far less thanks to Erins calming demeanor and professionalism. Our wedding was like a fairytale, a true dream wedding. Everyone was wonderful to work with, the food was out of this world, and our guests are still raving about how great of a weekend they had celebrating with us. Seriously, just book it, you WONT be disappointed! -A very happy wife.

venue, but even more so was the staff. Everyone from Amanda @ check-in, Alyssa with event planning, Erin-so personable, Julia-what a sweetheart, I could go on-and-on. EVERYONE was better than advertised. It took eight days for my phone to stop receiving emails / TM’s / calls concerning my son and future daughter-in-law’s wedding. Everyone raved about the ICONA, the amenities, and mostly the special / personnel touches provided by the ICONA staff. It really is true that a company is only as good as it’s people. Overall the staff was a gem, very very special.

ona they give you a big checklist which really helps guide you in the process. Our wedding was such a fantastic party, the food was amazing, you get to choose your beers and the liquor is great brands they have standard. The venue is absolutely amazing, views from the ceremony area on the beach, the reception hall and everything else. A big thing that needs to be noted is that Icona let us bring in a ton of our own decorations, and let us hang them all up in the reception area to let us add extra individualized touch, it meant a lot and was really amazing. The rooms were all so nice also all of our guests were complementing. We do want to add that the staff took many extra steps to make sure that we got fed, and were well taken care of during our big day. Kathy was our server who made sure we were able to get food at cocktail hour, always could get a drink for us and sat us down for dinner. It really was a nice special touch that made our day even more special.

We will be back in 1 year!

us. I reached out to Alyssa & Carly at Icona just a few days before our ceremony and they made all of my wedding dreams come true. They were a pleasure to work with and met all of our needs on a very last minute schedule. Can’t recommend this venue enough. All of staff was very friendly and accommodating . The hotel is beautiful and clean.

was everything we could have imagined and more. All of the details were ironed out seamlessly beforehand by Alyssa & Erin so the day was completely stress free. The list of preferred vendors was spot on and the food was delicious. Many of my guests commented it was the best wedding they had been to. If you are considering the ICONA as your wedding destination, look no further!

a was there every step of the way with planning and re planning of our big day over the years! Alyssa and Erin were both so amazing and supportive the entire time and ensured that the day ran smoothly! The entire staff was so thoughtful, well organized and attentive! The food was amazing and drinks were made perfect without any wait time for guests! We cannot thank them enough for the most amazing day and making our dreams into reality! The entire day was a real-life fairytale! We highly recommend their expertise and wedding day magic!