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The Mainland at Holiday Inn Manahawkin

The Mainland at Holiday Inn Manahawkin

Manahawkin, NJ
4.9 out of 5 rating, 64 Reviews
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    We said YES!

    The Mainland helped turn my wedding dream into a reality! Mel and Kim were on top of everything and made sure we were seen, appreciated, and taken care of all night. They made the night absolutely beautiful!

    The Mainland at Holiday Inn Manahawkin's reply:

    Thank you for having trust in us for your special day. It was wonderful getting to see your vision come to life. You looked absolutely stunning!
    Congratulations to you both and stay in touch!
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    Juliet G. Sent on 10/05/2023
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    5 Star Experience!

    From end to end the Mainland made our wedding so special. They not only incorporated our vision into every detail but also went above and beyond and created a wedding more beautiful than I could have even imagined. The food was excellent, the staff was absolutely incredible, and it helped me to not feel nervous at all on our big day! The staff is so thorough and organized and Mel specifically was such an incredible person to work with. The Mainland helped to give us the wedding of our dreams and all of our guests could not stop raving about it and how they wanted to return to the Mainland soon!

    The Mainland at Holiday Inn Manahawkin's reply:

    Thank you for having trust in us for your special day. It was wonderful getting to know the both of you and being able to help you along this journey. Congratulations to you both and stay in touch!
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    Samantha F. Sent on 09/25/2023
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    Perfect Wedding

    There are no words to describe how perfect our wedding day was. From Saturday night before with the arcades, fire pit, go karts, and restaurant, to our beautiful day on Sunday, from the venue and food and everything in between, it was a dream. I cannot recommend this venue enough!

    The Mainland at Holiday Inn Manahawkin's reply:

    Thank you for having trust in us for your special day. It was wonderful getting to know the both of you and being able to celebrate all weekend!

    We hope to see you back in the future!
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    Courtney T. Sent on 10/07/2023
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    Exceeded every vision I could’ve had for my day

    My husband and I pick the Mainland for
    Our wedding the moment we toured it . The room is absolutely stunning and food is amazing . The day of the wedding I couldn’t have asked for a better experience . Kim , my day of coordinator , was prob the most helpful and kind person in the world . She was there the entire time ready to help and make sure everything myself or my husband needed was provided . She and the rest of the stuff truly went above and beyond . Every single guest still talks about how gorgeous they decorated and how amazing the food was . I can’t recommend them enough!

    The Mainland at Holiday Inn Manahawkin's reply:

    Thank you for having trust in us for your special day. It was wonderful getting to know the both of you and being able to help you along this journey. Congratulations to you both and stay in touch!
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    Bryan M. Sent on 06/05/2023
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    Wedding of our dreams

    After 2 long years of planning, we finally had our wedding. They were attentive, detail, oriented and kind. They were very quick with responses when we had questions and so great the day of the event, I would 100% recommend having an event here.

    The Mainland at Holiday Inn Manahawkin's reply:

    Thank you for having trust in us for your special day. It was wonderful getting to know the both of you and being able to help you along this journey. Congratulations to you both and your new baby!
    We hope to see you back in the future!
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    Holly W. Sent on 07/12/2023
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    Most EPIC Event!

    While not a wedding, we hosted our daughter’s bat mitzvah on May 20, 2023. We always knew we wanted the Mainland due to proximity to our home and that it had sleeping rooms for guests so we began meeting with the hotel in 2020, just before COVID. From the very first meeting to the final closing details after the event, the staff and property did not disappoint. Mel, Kim, and all the event and catering staff were so wonderful and particularly patient with all of my details and questions and Alycia and the front office were equally as amazing to ensure I had the right amour of rooms for all of our guests even with 5 other room blocks that evening. We had a hiccup with some rooms being cancelled the morning of and the front office staff quickly worked to resolve to ensure I didn’t even know there was a problem. We also hosted a send-off breakfast on Sunday which was spectacular. If you’ve ever been to a bat mitzvah you know it can be quite like a wedding but really two events in one as we were creating an event for adults and children. They worked with us on every little detail to ensure it was the event of our lifetime. Attendees cannot stop raving about it as well. The food, the ambiance, the service, I can’t say enough about the Mainland.

    The Mainland at Holiday Inn Manahawkin's reply:

    Thank you for having trust in us for those few years we were able to work with you. It was wonderful getting to know you and your family and assist you during your planning journey.
    We hope to see you back in the future!
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    Meghan M. Sent on 03/22/2023
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    The best venue

    I cannot say enough good things about The Mainland. From the planning process to the day off, the staff was a dream. They made everything super easy and we’re always on top of it. The venue was beautiful for the day off and our guests were raving about the food and service! So so happy we chose to celebrate with them on our big day!!

    The Mainland at Holiday Inn Manahawkin's reply:

    Thank you for having trust in us for your special day. It was wonderful getting to know the both of you and being able to help you along this journey.
    Congratulations to you both and we hope to see you back in the future!
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    Erin B. Sent on 01/07/2023
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    Best decision!

    Our wedding at the Mainland on 12/17/22 was hands down the best day of our lives. We booked the venue in January of 2022 after meeting with Mel & seeing the terrace room, we knew this was our venue! Throughout the entire process both Mel (catering coordinator) & Alycia (hotel coordinator) were very responsive and helpful with any questions. We had so much fun planning our wedding, booking our vendors etc. A week before we met with Kim (Maitre d') and I knew we were in great hands, she was absolutely phenomenal. Our ceremony & reception were both being held in the terrace room, and seeing how she took my vision and turned it into reality was so special. It was absolutely breathtaking. Kim made sure that we were taking care of all night, she made sure we were able to eat but still enjoy our cocktail hour with our guests by reserving a table for us to stand, eat and mingle. My bridesmaids had some trouble with my bustle and Kim stepped right in to help! Our family and friends are still raving about “that room” and “that food”! I cannot recommend The Mainland for your wedding!! We have absolutely no complaints!

    The Mainland at Holiday Inn Manahawkin's reply:

    Thank you for having trust in us for your special day. It was wonderful getting to know the both of you and being able to help you along this journey.
    Congratulations to you both!

    We hope to see you back in the future!
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    Sara B. Sent on 11/12/2022
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    Wonderful Experience!

    We cannot be more pleased with our wedding experience at The Mainland. The venue was beautiful and perfect for both our inside and outside wedding photos. It captured our rustic feel and warm atmosphere. Kim (Matre’ de) and Melinda (Event Coordinator), exceeded all expectations. Kim made the process smooth, simple, and most importantly, stress free. The day of our wedding, there was nothing to worry about because Kim took care of everything, all while making sure we both had everything we needed. She was down to earth and we couldn’t have asked for anyone better. The food was incredible, and our guests had so many positive things to say about all their meals. We received so many compliments on the venue, food, staff, and service. Thank you for making our special day as perfect as we had envisioned it to be!

    The Mainland at Holiday Inn Manahawkin's reply:

    Thank you for having trust in us for yours and Andrew's special day.
    Congratulations to you both!

    The pleasure was ours and we hope to see you back in the future!
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    Sonia Sent on 01/17/2023
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    What an awesome venue!

    My husband and I got married here on 10/14/22 in the Terrace Room - I seriously can’t express enough how absolutely awesome the staff at the Mainland were for our wedding! From the very beginning when we booked it, through the whole planning process, and through the entire event, the whole team was so attentive!
    For starters - Mel the Catering Sales Manager is just amazing! Throughout the entire planning process, she was always so quick to respond to any of my questions or requests, and was always so accommodating, kind, and helpful - and when you’re planning your special day, it’s nice to feel at ease and trust the staff who’s putting it all together for you! Alycia who handled our wedding block was super helpful, accommodating, and great to work with as well!
    On the day of, we had Kim as our Maitre D’ and she was awesome! So attentive, on top of everything, and knocked it out of the park with our decorations-she took what I had in mind and worked her magic and it looked beautiful! We had several guests tell us afterwards how great the service staff were (herself, the servers, and Maria included). If there was an issue with a guests dinner, they made sure it was corrected quickly! The wedding day is a crazy busy day and can be overwhelming at times and Kim was always there at the right moments to make sure we enjoyed some food and had time to just take it all in for a moment, made sure we and the wedding party were ready for whatever moments we needed to be ready for, and gave us guidance through the whole process to make sure the day went smoothly so that we could just enjoy our special day and have fun with our guests!
    All in all, we really had a blast here for those two nights (the arcade is a great bonus, especially if there’s kids in your party!), and our guests were raving about how great the food was, how beautiful the venue was, and how much fun they had all night! Would totally recommend the Mainland to anyone looking for a great venue to have their wedding, you definitely won’t regret it and you’ll make the best memories for your special day!

    The Mainland at Holiday Inn Manahawkin's reply:

    Thank you for having trust in us for your special day. It was wonderful getting to know the both of you and being able to help you along this journey.
    Congratulations to you both and the photos are stunning!

    We hope to see you back in the future!
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    Cathleen P. Sent on 09/29/2022
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    Best Wedding EVER!

    My daughter got married at this venue on September 24th.

    From our first meeting with Mel to see what the Venue looked like and what it had to offer we were sold. The venue was beautiful and Mel made us feel so comfortable. She was knowledgeable and friendly. She gave us a confidence that if we chose your venue we wouldn’t be disappointed. So with excitement we set the date and booked it.

    Next was getting our guests to book their rooms early. This is where Alycia comes in. Her and I were in constant contact with each other. She would keep me updated on who booked and I would keep her updated on the amount of rooms we would need. She was so awesome that we became friends. She went beyond the call of dutie making me a Mother Of The Bride Bag and my Daughter a Bride Wine Glass. She was amazing!! We weren’t just clients, she cared about us.

    Then the final meeting with Mel and Kim. I thought we were organized, but I was mistaken. Kim had everything covered from delivery to execution. She walked us through every pre step dotting every I and crossing every T. And that was nothing compared to the actual day of the wedding. We NEVER had to ask a question or requesting anything. Everything was taken care of exactly how we envisioned it to be. Or hoped it would be!!

    I can’t leave out Jill. When our guests checked in, everyone kept telling me what a great job Jill did. How friendly and organized she was!! What a pleasant experience they all had.

    My daughters wedding was Magical!! It was everything she could have asked for!! And that magic was due to the knowledge and commitment of your staff. We can not thank them enough. They gave my daughter the wedding she dreamed of.

    The Mainland at Holiday Inn Manahawkin's reply:

    Thank you for having trust in us for your daughters special day.
    Congratulations to you and your family!

    The pleasure was ours and we hope to see you and your family back in the future!
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    Natalie A. Sent on 10/18/2022
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    Amazing everything

    I had my wedding at The Mainland October 1st, 2022 and we had booked it two years prior. Everything about it was amazing! I was telling my husband the next day "If people didn't enjoy our wedding, they are squares." The food was delicious and everything was beautiful. If my husband and I could do it all over again, we wouldn't change a thing. I wouldn't be surprised if we came back to use the terrace room for other events!

    The Mainland at Holiday Inn Manahawkin's reply:

    The pleasure was ours! Thank you for trusting us with one of the most important days in your lives! We were honored to share this experience with you and can't wait to share other events with you!
    Congratulations!
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    Thomas C. Sent on 10/04/2022
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    Beyond Expectations

    We don’t have a negative thing to say about the Mianland and would highly recommend it for any event. The staff far exceeded our expectations for our wedding reception and the send off breakfast the next morning.

    The Mainland at Holiday Inn Manahawkin's reply:

    The pleasure was ours Alexandrea! Thank you for trusting us with one of the most important days in your lives! We were honored to share this experience with you!
    Congratulations!
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    Liz S. Sent on 06/29/2022
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    The Mainland made my dream wedding come true!

    The mainland made my dream wedding come true. It was exactly how I envisioned my day. I couldn’t thank the staff enough. They were all so amazing
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    Alyssa B. Sent on 05/26/2022
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    The Knot Review

    Mel and Kim were absolutely phenomenal!! Mel as our coordinator helped make sure any questions I had during my entire planning process where answered and in a timely manner. She made sure everything I told her was noted and included and didn’t leave out a single detail. Not to mention she’s the sweetest ! Kim as our Matre D was hands down the BEST Matre D ever. She made sure every single thing I asked her to do the day of was not only done but done on time so we had time to enjoy our wedding! She was so efficient and amazing and really made sure we were fed, having fun and refilled with drinks. The venue looked stunning and ever decoration was placed exactly where I wanted it to be. The food was excellent and everyone complimented it. Overall we had such An amazing experience with the Mainland !! 🤍

    The Mainland at Holiday Inn Manahawkin's reply:

    The pleasure was ours! Thank you for trusting us with one of the most important days in your lives! We were honored to share this experience with you!
    Congratulations!
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    Alexandrea G. Sent on 07/06/2022
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    Mainland Wedding April 2, 2022

    I came across The Mainland on Instagram and from a friend who got married there. The minute I saw the Terrace room I knew this was the perfect venue. Mel, Kim, Krista and Marie were all super helpful. Mel and Krista would respond to all of my questions and concerns I had during the entire planning process. They were great in providing me with different vendor options as well. Everything was very professional, helpful and supportive to make my day absolutely perfect. You are truly in good hands with this team. The venue itself is stunning and accommodating. We had approx 125-130 guests with plenty of space for dancing and sitting areas as well. The vision I had came to life with this team and venue. As far as drinks and food, we have gotten so many compliments on how great everything was. We upgraded a few things as well, which was well worth it. It is in a hotel, which was actually very convenient for our guests especially out of town. Everything was in one place and made the day much smoother. There are a ton of perfect spots for photographs too so you get all different backgrounds, the fireplace, twinkle lights and the wooded area. Overall it was such a perfect day, great team and I am glad I picked this venue. You can tell this team enjoys what they do and cares about their clients. I highly recommend this venue.

    The Mainland at Holiday Inn Manahawkin's reply:

    The pleasure was ours Alexandrea! Thank you for trusting us with one of the most important days in your lives! We were honored to share this experience with you!
    Congratulations!
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    Amanda C. Sent on 12/28/2020
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    Our wedding at The Mainland -Terrace Room

    We got married on Wednesday, December 23, 2020! This day was the most beautiful day of our entire lives. My husband and I highly recommend the mainland for your wedding!
    I remember emailing the mainland inquiring about having the wedding there and at the same time emailing a few other places but Mel responded within literally 10 minutes... And it was at that moment that she and the mainland were number one on our list!
    Mel, you are truly so wonderful! Thank you so much for making our wedding planning so easy and relaxing!! You answered every single question within no time! Thank you for being kind and dealing with all my emails and calls, it was in those moments of my stress that you made me feel extremely calm and for that I will be Forever grateful!!! You are so great!!!!
    We had the pleasure of having Maria be our maître d’ at our wedding and let me just tell you something.....she was the BEST!!! Maria you made Ryan and I feel like a king and queen just as a bride and groom should feel on their wedding day! You never missed a beat for us even though we were being pulled in 1 million different directions!! You always made sure we knew what was going on and that we were having the best time and that we ate LOL! Thank you for being on our side for the most important day of our lives! You are truly one of a kind and wonderful woman!
    I also want to add that the Holiday Inn was amazing! We got ready in the suite And spent our wedding night there as well! After our wedding we sat around the fire pit outside which was beautiful! The room was clean and the hotel is very very accommodating thank you for making our stay so wonderful!
    We had a station reception at our wedding which was a lot of fun for our guest. Having a wedding during Covid was a little bit different than your typical type of wedding. We celebrated with our closest family and everyone truly loved the ambience of the room and the extremely fun and delicious food! From the deepest part of our hearts there is nothing we would change!
    Thank you to Mel Jessica Maria and Andy and everyone else at the mainland and the Holiday Inn For making our dream wedding a reality!
    Again I highly recommend the Mainland for your upcoming wedding!!!!

    The Mainland at Holiday Inn Manahawkin's reply:

    The pleasure was ours! Thank you for trusting us with one of the most important days in your lives! We were honored to be able to be a apart of your special day. We hope to see you both in the near future, Congratulations!
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    Hands down the best day!

    Our wedding at The Mainland was absolutely beautiful. The staff is insanely kind & helpful. Mel was so patient with my hundreds of emails this last year, and Kim was a rockstar the day of the wedding! The Terrace room is so naturally beautiful and the food was DELICIOUS! We had such a wonderful wedding day and I couldn’t recommend this venue enough!

    The Mainland at Holiday Inn Manahawkin's reply:

    The Pleasure was ours! Congratulations and we wish you both a lifetime of happiness!
    Thank you for trusting us on your special day!
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    Kathleen T. Sent on 03/14/2022
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    Absolutely Perfect!

    My husband and I could not have been happier with our wedding at the Mainland. I have never been to an event that has been run so smoothly. Kim and Mel had everything handled perfectly, which let my husband and i enjoy our beautiful day! From day one of booking our wedding they were so organized with everything and were in constant contact with me. Alycia handled our room block and was so accommodating with our reservations. We even had two guests who had to get rooms the day of the wedding and she made it happen! We would love to give a huge thanks to all the staff for making our wedding a night we will never forget! Im looking forward to having other events here in the future!

    Thanks again,
    Kathleen & Anthony Iadonisi

    The Mainland at Holiday Inn Manahawkin's reply:

    The pleasure was ours Kathleen! Thank you for trusting us with one of the most important days in your lives! We were honored and hope to see you both in the near future!
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    Rebecca H. Sent on 03/19/2022
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    Perfection

    All I can say is wow. We got married at The Mainland on 1/22/22 and it was the most beautiful, perfect day of our lives! Working with Mel & Krista was seamless. They were both very responsive, kind, patient, knowledgeable, and helped every step of the way. I also worked closely with Alycia at the front hotel desk, to set up room blocks & our bridal suite. Again, very responsive, patient, and helpful, and a seamless experience. Come to our wedding rehearsal & wedding day, the staff truly went ABOVE & BEYOND. Mel, Krista, and Kim, our maitre de, set everything up beautifully. When I walked into the space, I almost started crying. The attention to detail & setup was perfection, as they made our vision come to life. Our ceremony and cocktail hour were flawless. At the reception, Kim was by our side all night, and made sure we were taken care of with absolutely everything, and that the night went seamlessly - it did! Between Mel/Krista/Kim/Alycia, the staff, the drinks, the food, and the venue, everything was literal perfection. Friends & family are still raving about our wedding & how it was the best they’ve ever been to, with the best food! Everyone went above and beyond to accommodate us and made my husband & I feel like a true king & queen for the day. We are forever grateful to this staff & venue. Not only are they true professionals, but everyone is so kind & genuine. Because of them, our wedding day was truly the best day of our lives. It’s hard to put into words when something is so perfect. Thank you for making our dream a reality. Highly highly recommend The Mainland!

    The Mainland at Holiday Inn Manahawkin's reply:

    The pleasure was ours Rebecca! Thank you for trusting us with one of the most important days in your lives! We were honored and very happy we were able to share that day with the both of you. Please come back to visit us and Congratulations!
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    Christina T. Sent on 12/20/2021
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    YES! To the mainland!

    Our wedding at the mainland was absolutely perfect!! The team made sure the day went along smoothly! We planned our wedding out of state and Mel our sales representative was always in constant contact and had an answer to all my questions. Kimberly our day of coordinator put together our decorations absolutely perfectly. I was blown away when I saw how everything was put together. If you want a stress-free day I HIGHLY recommend having your wedding at the mainland!!!!

    The Mainland at Holiday Inn Manahawkin's reply:

    Christina the pleasure was ours! Thank you for trusting us with one of the most important days in your lives and being accommodating while living out of state! Congratulations and we hope that you visit us again when your back in New Jersey!
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    Jade V. Sent on 12/30/2021
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    Wonderful!!

    I'll start by saying I have SEVERE (anaphylactic) food allergies - and the venue did EVERYTHING!!!! They could to perfectly accomodate my husband and I. The way they arranged our greeting table and memorial table was absolutely gorgeous. I felt so cared for, helped, and understood the entire time. Kim, the Maitre D, and Mel MacNeil, our coordinator, were truly AMAZING for us. They really made the experience so worth it. The Chef was a wonderful asset to this team as well, he made me feel so comfortable and safe in his hands!! I cannot ever say thank you enough!!!

    The Mainland at Holiday Inn Manahawkin's reply:

    Thank you for trusting us with all of your allergies and helping you plan your special day. It was a pleasure and we want to wish the both of you nothing but the best. Congratulations!
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    John C. Sent on 12/21/2020
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    The Mainland

    We sat down with the staff of The Mainland about a year and a half prior to our wedding date of 10/24/20, and immediately we were so comfortable and felt so rite to book our wedding with them. We were treated like family from the start. When we saw The Terrace we fell in love with the room and knew this was the perfect place to have our reception. The staff bent over backwards to help us and make sure we had the perfect wedding, and let me tell you we did. Kim our maître d was absolutely the best, before our date we met several times with her and Mel the event sales coordinator and at every meeting they made sure we were happy with everything we talked about down to the smallest detail. The night of our reception Kim was a rock star, she made sure we had everything we needed, drinks, food, and organized our bridal party to make sure everyone was were they were supposed to be. Mel was there also assisting with cocktail hour. I have to say without this team of excellent people our wedding would not have turned out as wonderful as it did, even during this pandemic they gave us a perfect wedding reception. Now for the food, cocktail hour was amazing, again Kim made sure that we got to try everything that was served, as anyone knows being the Bride and Groom you don`t always get to do that. The diner was fabulous, my friends and family are still talking about how wonderful all the food was. I highly recommend to add the mason jars to your desert menu, we had apple pie and they came out still warm, again everyone still bragging about them. Our first look at the room took our breath away we told Kim what we wanted and she took some of her own creativeness and totally made it even more beautiful. The Mainland is the place to have any event and if I find the need to have another event I will definitely be going there. To the Mainland staff Thank You for our perfect wedding, we could not asked for anything better, if anything you gave us more then we expected. We feel not only did we have a perfect wedding but feel we made new friends.

    The Mainland at Holiday Inn Manahawkin's reply:

    The pleasure was ours! Thank you for trusting us with one of the most important days in your lives! We were honored and hope to see you both in the near future, here at the Mainland!
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    Kelly L. Sent on 03/13/2022
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    Beautiful Venue

    I love everything about The Mainland … truly a naturally beautiful venue & the staff is amazing! Our wedding day was perfect, and the food was delicious! Highly recommend.

    The Mainland at Holiday Inn Manahawkin's reply:

    The pleasure was ours! Thank you for trusting us with one of the most important days in your lives Kelly! We were honored and hope to see you both in the near future, here at the Mainland!
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