Welcome to The Boardwalk
Host your ceremony, cocktail hour, reception, and dancefloor all in one secluded riverfront location.
Getting Ready
On your wedding day, the venue opens at 9am. Your Boardwalk team will have all of your furniture and linens set. You have exclusive access to the full property, and decorating and setup can begin.
Bride Ready Room - Studio Dome
Brides and bridesmaids have private use of this standalone space overlooking the ceremony meadow. With vintage furnishings and modern amenities, the studio offers a relaxing space for hair and makeup. Enjoy the pampering while the details unfold.
Groom Room - Forest Cabin Lounge
Tucked into the north woods, grooms and groomsmen have their own dedicated ready room space. Our log cabin groom’s room has everything the guys need in the morning. This private building offers a secluded space to relax and put the finishing touches on your suit and tie for the big day.
Guests Arrive
Parking and Dropping Off
Staff parking attendants direct traffic and greet guests as they arrive. Guests can be dropped off by the marquee entrance before parking in the main lot, with additional angled parking spaces along Diller Rd. There is a loading ramp available for vendors, and special parking considerations can be made for wedding party and family, vendors, and large vehicles. Inquire about the Hotel Shuttle service package for guest convenience.
Welcome Marquee
Our staff Host will greet your guests as they arrive at our welcome marquee and grand entrance. This space is an opportunity to welcome guests; design a an experience best suited to your style for friends and family.
Ceremony
The Meadow - Riverfront Ceremony Site
The grassy meadow is the perfect backdrop for a riverfront wedding ceremony. Our staff will setup your chairs, arch, and podium. Decorate it with your own style.
We also provide the speakers and wireless microphones which are integrated into the venue-wide audio system, so all of the guests will be able to hear loud and clear.
Cocktail Hour
Curated Spaces
Guests make their way over to the Courtyard and Boardwalk as our staff transitions the ceremony space to lawn games (bean-bag toss, giant Jenga, bocce ball, and others).
Music plays on the ambient speaker system throughout the venue, while guests eat, drink and enjoy the private beach, courtyard, boardwalk, hanging gardens and indoor air-conditioned lodge.
Vintage Vignettes
The Boardwalk provides lounge vignettes in several locations around the venue. Selections are always expanding and changing. Our staff will carefully curate and place vignettes around the venue on your behalf.
Thoughtful Lighting
The magic of The Boardwalk are the details in place that make your wedding come alive.
Vintage glass chandeliers hang from the towering riverside oaks. Large goose feather chandeliers in the air-conditioned banquet hall shift hues and change colors.
Reception
Outdoor Garden Pavilion
Guests are seated in our new 50’x75’ garden pavilion, rain or shine, May-October. With seating for up to 250 guests, we provide the tables, chairs, white tablecloths and other reception furniture necessities. The floor is a hardscape stone, the sides are removable, and the tall forest to the West provides ample shade in the late afternoon.
During dinner, ambient music plays on the speakers, part of the venue-wide audio system, with speeches and announcements loud and clear. Add your own style and centerpieces to create a theme and palate all your own.
Indoor Banquet Hall
For receptions up to 120 guests, our indoor heated and air-conditioned banquet hall is available to host your reception dinner. The 4’ feather chandeliers and pendant lights creates a soft and dynamic atmosphere, with speakers and projectors available.
All off-season (Nov-April) events are hosted in the banquet hall. During peak-season outdoor events, the banquet hall is available as air-conditioned relief, custom installations, and rainy-day backup locations for ceremony, cocktail hour, and dancefloor.
Dancefloor
After dinner and speeches, it’s time for the dance party. Host it on the courtyard under the stars, as a pattern of glow bricks light up. Your DJ or Live Band has ample power, wifi, and a 40’x40’ stone courtyard to keep the party going all night. Mist curtains surround the dancefloor for those hot summer nights.
Music from the dancefloor is integrated into the venue-wide audio system. Throughout the night, the music and MC announcements are heard everywhere, from the bar to the reception pavilion, in a seamless and balanced audio experience.
At sunset, our staff lights the bonfire on the beach, along with the glass-top propane fire table on the boardwalk.
Vendors
The magic of The Boardwalk is the dedicated team of people behind the scenes to make sure your wedding is executed to perfection. Our in-house team works with your outside vendors to coordinate timing, setup, and flow so that you and your guests can relax and enjoy the celebration.
Catering
An event at The Boardwalk is always improved with the care and dedication that Chef Alex and his team at Gandia’s Catering bring to the table. Alex is an ACF-Certified Executive Chef, specializing in private events and farm-to-table meals. Their creativity, joyful banter and positive attitude set the tone for an elevated culinary experience. After your date is reserved, schedule a consultation to learn more about their process and dive into the delicious possibilities that will be beautifully displayed and professionally delivered. Everything is done with care and precision that only a top chef (and his amazing team) can provide.
Bar Services
The Boardwalk works with several 3rd party bar service providers for custom bar packages, creative bar trailers and displays, and indoor / outdoor bar setup specialties. Our venue coordinator will assist along the way, with introductions and experienced feedback to fit the size and needs of your event.
DJ / Live Band / Entertainment
There are no two parties alike; everyone has their own style. We have worked with DJs, string quartets, acoustic sets, and live bands of every shape and size. There are plenty of stand-out performances, with a few to avoid. Our venue coordinator can help recommend a professional experience that matches your energy and desired guest experience. We are proud to have one of the best performers in the region right at our doorstep, with DJ Witz as a fixture at The Boardwalk. There’s no better dancefloor than our outdoor courtyard under the stars; we can’t wait to party all night with you!
Photography, Floral, Hair and Makeup, Cakes, etc…
We have extensive experience and are always looking to expand our network of professionals serving our area. Our venue coordinator will likely have recommendations for anything you’d need: from photobooths and bounce-houses, to beer trucks and day-of-coordinators. We are here to support your wedding day experience, and that includes assisting in assembling a vendor team to make it perfect, here at The Boardwalk.
