Love Letters

Hi Gianna,

We just wanted to take a moment to thank you and the entire Mallard Island Yacht Club team for making our wedding day absolutely incredible! From the very beginning, you all went above and beyond to make everything perfect. From the first time we visited the venue, we knew it was special, but experiencing it on our wedding day exceeded every expectation we had.

Every aspect of the venue—from the stunning waterfront views to the beautifully arranged spaces—was flawless. The attention to detail in every corner made the atmosphere so magical and set the stage for memories we’ll cherish forever. Jillian, Kayla, and Christy made the day so special. They anticipated every need, offered support with a smile, and made us feel calm, cared for, and celebrated throughout the day. Their kindness and professionalism did not go unnoticed by us or our guests. So many people shared how impressed they were with the team and how seamless everything felt from start to finish.

Thanks to all of you, our wedding was not just beautiful—it was unforgettable. From the moment we arrived until the very last dance, every detail was executed with such care and perfection. We cannot recommend Mallard Island Yacht Club enough, and we will forever look back on our wedding with joy and gratitude for everything you did to make it so magical.

Thank you again from the bottom of our hearts! And please pass our thanks along to the entire team.

Warmly, 💕
Haley & Nick

Hi Laura:

I know I said thank you probably a million times, but I wanted to write to you to tell you how incredibly fantastic our day was from the moment I arrived to the moment I sadly had to leave my second home.

The food, the staff, the estate….I don’t know how to say thank you for such an incredible perfect (and I mean perfect) wedding.  I have never seen Alexa so happy.

What you do seems so seamless to everyone as it just keeps moving, but I watched your team and it takes huge effort and coordination to do what you all do so perfectly.

I will be writing reviews everywhere to tell them how wonderful and perfect our wedding was.  I cannot think of anything at all that wasn’t just great.

Please give my thanks to Megan and the rest of the wedding coordination team.  They are the best!

I wish you and your family a happy healthy and blessed year and I hope one day we see each other again.  I think I miss you already.

We will always be grateful to you for your kindness and patience.

Best always ……

Elaine

xoxoxo

Lauren,

Thank you for helping to make Sabina and Edgar’s wedding day a resounding success!

Bonnet Island is a beautiful venue and the boathouse chapel, decorated with flowers and candles, was charming. Guests raved about the food and we appreciated how professional and attentive the staff was.

It was a wonderful weekend!

Jennifer

Dear Laura,

I wanted to take a moment to express our deepest gratitude and appreciation for you and all The Ashford and Merri-Makers staff.

Rachel and Jonathan’s wedding was all we dreamed of, and then some! The estate is magnificent but the people working there brought the experience to an even greater level. Everything was perfect, and that is not something I say very often. Everyone was so helpful and friendly. The food was delicious.  Our guests came up to me all throughout the night with the highest praise for the estate and staff. Many noted it was the best wedding they had ever attended!

On behalf of both families, words can’t begin to express how much joy this wedding brought to us, and we have you and your team to thank. I will definitely recommend The Ashford if opportunities arise in the future, you will have my strong endorsement.

Best,

Ana

We were initially drawn to Bonnet Island because of the picturesque views, Jersey Shore atmosphere and accommodations.  But what truly sold us was the Merri-Makers ownership.  Everywhere we went, when we mentioned we were getting married at Bonnet, people would remark on the food being the best they’ve ever had!  We can confirm, from cocktail hour through dessert, Merri-Makers is second to none.

You get total personalization of your menu and the team will guide you on what’s been successful from their experience.  Both Andrea and Gianna were incredible event coordinators, agreeing to meet with us whenever we visited the venue.  The day of staff was respectful, attentive and professional to us, our party, our families and all the guests.  We never didn’t have a drink in our hand! We got to sample every piece of food.

After staying overnight, every item displayed was neatly packed, labeled and separated based on who had what.  The process was seamless and stress free.  We never had to worry about a thing!

Merri-Makers is regarded as on the top choices in the wedding industry and it’s easy to see why.  Thank you for making our day so memorable.

TJ & Julie

Gianna,

I can’t thank you and the other staff members enough for all of the attention to the details . The team made my daughter’s wedding day exactly as she envisioned it.

I am not a wealthy man but wanted to create an environment that was worthy of such a once in a lifetime event. Seeing how happy Carly was, was worth every penny.

The invited guest were amazed at the quality of plentiful food. Your efforts to meet dietary restrictions was much appreciated.

Please thank everyone again for a spectacular event.  A true heart felt thank you ,

Sincerely Dave P.

The dogs were adorable too lol

We wanted to extend our heartfelt thanks to you and everyone involved for the most spectacular wedding we’ve ever attended—and we’re incredibly proud to say it was our daughter’s!

Every detail was executed flawlessly. We’ve received so many compliments from guests who said it was the best wedding they’ve ever been to. The service, the food, and the ambiance were all truly exceptional.

Thank you again for making such a special day absolutely unforgettable.

Regards,

Jen S.

Thank you to all the staff and everyone involved for making this an extraordinarily beautiful wedding celebration for Kaasha and Christopher. Everything was smoothly executed and according to plan and in such stunningly beautiful surroundings. We were most impressed by the crew and staff working there. Our guests were blown away by their efficiency the entire evening while still maintaining a great attitude and happy smiling faces. A shout out to Megan, Abby, Maddie, Laurie, Taylor, Terry, Lu Ann and everyone else, for being amazingly helpful throughout.  We also got great feedback re. the food, the selections and the Chef’s skills. Please congratulate them on our behalf.

Laura, also a huge ‘Thank you’ to you for all your help and support throughout our wedding planning process! You were always very responsive, communicated fast and went out of your way to accommodate all our requests. Your attention to all the details and your assurance about the plans gave us the confidence that we were all set and were in good hands. We are delighted that we held the wedding celebration at the Ashford Estate! Just waiting for the pictures now.