Best Waterfront Wedding Venues in South Jersey

A South Jersey Wedding Photographer’s Guide to Choosing the Right Waterfront Venue

If you’re considering a waterfront wedding, I would start with one question:

How much do you actually want the water to be part of your wedding day?

That sounds obvious, but waterfront venues can work very differently! At some properties, the water is right beside the ceremony and becomes part of the entire day. At others, you may have beautiful views from the reception space but need to walk farther to actually use the shoreline for photos.

And then there are venues where choosing “waterfront” really means choosing an entirely different kind of wedding, like getting married barefoot on the beach, renting a private riverfront estate for the weekend or choosing a lakefront resort where your closest people can stay on the property.

Those differences matter when you’re planning your timeline.

As a South Jersey wedding photographer, I’ve photographed hundreds of weddings throughout the East Coast! I can tell you this: if you want waterfront portraits, sunset photos or an outdoor ceremony, you want to know exactly where those things will happen before you book, so take it all into consideration when touring venues! 

If you’re still comparing venue styles, my 👉 South Jersey Wedding Venues Guide is a good place to start. I’ve organized venues throughout the area by style so you can compare what actually fits the day you’re trying to plan.

Why Choose a Waterfront Wedding Venue?

The Water Can Give You Gorgeous Portrait Locations Without Another Drive

One of the biggest advantages of a waterfront venue is that the scenery is already there!

Depending on the property, you may have a river, lake or ocean along with bridges, docks, walking paths, lawns, gardens or historic buildings.

That can give you completely different backgrounds without adding another location to the wedding day.

This is something I pay attention to when I’m photographing a wedding because you don’t necessarily need to leave the venue to get variety. Sometimes moving 100 feet toward the water gives you something completely different from what we just photographed near the ceremony space.

And that can make a big difference if you’d rather spend cocktail hour with your guests than spend 30 minutes sitting in a car going somewhere else for portraits.

Don’t Assume the Best Water View Is the Best Portrait Location

When you’re touring a waterfront venue, it’s easy to stand in the prettiest spot and immediately picture your ceremony there.

I’d walk a little farther.

Where would family photos happen?

Where would you take wedding party photos?

Where would the two of you go for portraits?

How long does it take to get from those locations back to cocktail hour?

And if you want photos directly beside the water, how easy is it to actually get there in wedding clothes?

The answers can tell you much more about how you’ll experience the property than the view from the ballroom.

If you find three or four locations you love within a few minutes of each other, that’s a huge advantage.

Sunset Depends on More Than Having Water Nearby

This is one of the things I would specifically ask about if sunset portraits are important to you.

The sun doesn’t set in the same place throughout the year. A waterfront property that looks perfect for sunset photos in July may have completely different light in October.

Your ceremony time matters too! 

If your ceremony doesn’t end until 6:00 PM and you’re getting married in November, there may not be much natural light left for portraits afterward.

That’s why I prefer looking at the actual wedding date before deciding when portraits should happen.

Sometimes the best plan is taking most of your portraits earlier, going back to your guests and then stepping outside again for ten minutes when the light is actually worth leaving the reception for.

Now let’s chat about some of my favorite unique waterfront options in South Jersey! 

Camden County Boathouse | Pennsauken, NJ

Address: 7050 North Park Drive, Pennsauken, NJ 08109
Phone: (856) 665-1000

Camden County Boathouse is one of the more unique waterfront venues in South Jersey because you’re getting the Cooper River, surrounding Cooper River Park and views toward the Philadelphia skyline while still having a substantial indoor event space.

The building itself has cool ceilings, two stories of natural light, reclaimed beams, chandeliers and an unbeatable wraparound porch overlooking the river.

That makes it very different from choosing a beach venue! 

You can make the river a major part of your ceremony and portraits without making the entire wedding dependent on being outside.

The Ceremony Options

The Boathouse offers an outdoor ceremony space along the banks of the Cooper River as well as an indoor ceremony option. (And I would pay attention to both when you tour!)

Obviously, you want to see the outdoor location if that’s where you’re hoping to get married. But I would also ask them to show you exactly what your indoor ceremony would look like with approximately your guest count.

I’d rather know you genuinely like Plan B before the forecast ever becomes part of the conversation.

Getting-Ready Spaces

The Boathouse doesn’t have spaces for you to “get ready” the entire morning, so plan on a different location to get hair and make up done. Most of our clients will do getting ready photos in a different location, then bring their dress to the boathouse and get some portraits there.  

In order to make a plan that works for your day, I would specifically ask how early you have access to their parlor rooms on your wedding date.

Reception and Guest Experience

The ballroom can accommodate up to approximately 200 guests. The property also has a cocktail room, wedding lounge and wraparound porch overlooking the river!

That indoor-outdoor connection is one of the things I’d pay attention to here.

Guests can experience the waterfront without every part of the wedding needing to happen outside, which gives you more flexibility if the weather changes or if you’re getting married during a colder part of the year.

For a larger guest count, I’d ask to see photos or a floor plan from a wedding close to your actual number! A capacity number doesn’t tell you how much room you’ll have around the tables, where the dance floor sits or how the space feels once your entire guest list is inside.

Food and Catering

Camden County Boathouse works with preferred caterers rather than using one required in-house catering model.

That’s something I’d ask about early because catering affects much more than dinner.

Ask how cocktail hour works, where the bars are placed, how dinner service fits into your floor plan and what each caterer needs for setup.

My Photography Perspective at Camden County Boathouse

I absolutely love the unique property! The wraparound porch is unbeatable and getting married with sailboats behind you is such a vibe! There is also a dock on the river that is usually gorgeous during sunset. 

Then later in the night? We can head to the roof and grab the Philadelphia skyline behind you! This gives you some fun alone time during the reception to capture really gorgeous photos. 

Camden County Boathouse May Be the Right Fit If:

• You want riverfront views without having a beach wedding.
• You like having the Philadelphia skyline as part of the setting.
• You’re planning a wedding of up to approximately 200 guests.
• You want indoor and outdoor ceremony options.
• Catering flexibility matters to you.
• You want waterfront portraits without adding another location.
• You have guests traveling from both Philadelphia and South Jersey.

Helpful Resources

👉 Camden County Boathouse Wedding Guide
👉 Real Camden County Boathouse Weddings

ICONA Diamond Beach | Wildwood Crest, NJ

Address: 9701 Atlantic Avenue, Wildwood Crest, NJ 08260
Phone: (609) 551-0102

If you picture a Jersey Shore wedding with the Ocean directly behind you, ICONA Diamond Beach is a completely different experience from Camden County Boathouse!

The property sits directly on Diamond Beach in the Wildwood Crest and gives couples the option of making the beach a major part of the ceremony, cocktail hour and portraits.

And this is where I’d ask yourself a very simple question:

Do you want a waterfront wedding, or do you want a beach wedding?

ICONA is firmly in the second category.

The sand and ocean aren’t just something you can see from the venue, they’re part of how you and your guests experience the wedding.

The Beach Ceremony

ICONA offers beachfront ceremonies directly on Diamond Beach! 

If getting married on the sand is one of the main reasons you’re considering a waterfront venue, that’s a significant difference from a riverfront property.

But I’d also think about the practical side while you’re touring:

• What happens if it’s extremely windy?
• What is the rain plan?
• How far will older guests need to walk through the sand?
• What happens with shoes?
• Where do guests go immediately after the ceremony?

Cocktail Hour

ICONA gives you the ability to continue the beach experience after the ceremony instead of immediately moving everyone away from the water.

Depending on the wedding setup you choose, guests can move into beachside or ocean-view spaces for cocktail hour and the rest of the evening.

Reception Options

ICONA Diamond Beach offers multiple reception settings, including The Grand Tent, The Pavilion and Ocean View Ballroom.

And I think the important decision here isn’t simply which one you think looks prettier online.

It’s how much do you want the reception itself to still feel connected to the beach?

A tented setting keeps you physically closer to the beach and outdoors, while the ballroom gives you the comfort of a more traditional indoor reception while still keeping the ocean views.

Those are two completely different ways to experience the same property! 

Getting Ready and the Wedding Weekend

One of ICONA’s biggest advantages over many waterfront venues is that it can function as more than your wedding venue for the day.

There are getting-ready spaces on the property as well as accommodations for you and your guests since it is a working hotel.

That means your wedding could potentially extend into a rehearsal dinner, welcome gathering, after-party or breakfast the following morning without everyone driving back and forth across South Jersey.

If you have a lot of guests traveling, I would absolutely consider that when comparing the actual cost and convenience of different venues.

Sometimes having everyone staying in one place solves problems you haven’t even thought about yet.

My Photography Perspective at ICONA Diamond Beach

Aside from one of the only places you can find palm trees at the Jersey shore, the biggest advantage here is obvious: we don’t need to manufacture the beach experience.

The thing I would plan most carefully is timing. Beach light can be incredible later in the day, but I don’t want you disappearing from your own wedding just because the light looks good.

If we know ahead of time when sunset happens, we can usually build in a short window that gets you outside when it matters and back to your guests quickly, or completely planning your ceremony time around sunset. 

Also take into consideration that the sun will be in your eyes if it’s earlier in the day since you’re getting married on an open beach! 

ICONA Diamond Beach May Be the Right Fit If:

• You want a true beach wedding.
• An oceanfront ceremony is important to you.
• You want direct beach access.
• You’re interested in creating a wedding weekend rather than only a wedding day.
• You want multiple reception options.
• You have guests traveling from outside the area.
• You want beach portraits without adding another location.
• You like the idea of your guests staying where the wedding is happening.

Helpful Resources

👉 ICONA Diamond Beach Wedding Guide (coming soon)
👉 Real  ICONA Diamond Beach Weddings

Eagle Manor | Fairfield Township, NJ

Address: 806 Back Neck Road, Fairfield Township, NJ 08320
Phone: (888) 954-4144

Eagle Manor is probably the most different venue on this list!

Instead of a traditional event venue that happens to overlook the water, you’re getting a private 12-acre historic estate directly on the Cohansey River with a manor house, waterfront lawn, river deck, boathouse, historic dairy barn, ponds and other outdoor areas throughout the property.

That means the water can be as much or as little a part of the wedding as you want it to be.

You could get married overlooking the river, move guests toward the waterfront for cocktail hour and then have your reception in the barn.

Or you could lean much further into the outdoor setting and use the waterfront lawn and river deck throughout the day.

The Waterfront Ceremony Options

Eagle Manor has acres of lawn along the Cohansey River as well as a large multi-level river deck that can be used for weddings.

That gives you more than one way to make the river part of the ceremony.

When you’re touring, I would ask them to walk you through the setup they recommend specifically for your guest count.

• Where will the chairs go?
• Which direction will everyone face?
• Where will you enter?
• Where do guests go immediately afterward?
• And if the ceremony is on the lawn rather than the deck, how far are you actually walking in wedding clothes?

Those little logistics can make one setup much more appealing than another!

The Historic Dairy Barn

One of the things that makes Eagle Manor really unique is that you’re getting a waterfront venue and a historic barn venue on the same property.

The estate’s historic dairy barn can be used as part of the wedding and overlooks a reflecting pond and other historic structures on the property.

So even when you move away from the river, you don’t suddenly feel like you’ve entered a completely unrelated ballroom.

That could be a really good fit if you love the idea of getting married outside beside the water but want the reception to be inside.

Getting Ready and Staying at Eagle Manor

This is where Eagle Manor becomes very different from most venues! The restored manor house has 10 bedrooms and can accommodate overnight guests, which opens up the possibility of having some of your closest people stay on the property.

If you’re considering that option, I’d ask exactly when you receive access to the estate, who can stay overnight and which rooms work best for getting ready.

From a timeline perspective, having everyone already on the property can simplify the morning!

We’re not starting the day at two hotels, coordinating cars and trying to make sure everyone arrives at the venue at the right time because you’re already there.

Reception and Guest Experience

Depending on how you’re planning the wedding, the historic barn, waterfront lawn, river deck, boathouse and manor can all play different roles throughout the day.

I’d actually resist the temptation to use every available space! Instead, walk through the wedding during your tour and ask these questions: 

• If the ceremony happens here, where do guests go next?
• Where is cocktail hour?
• Where are you during that time?
• How do guests get to dinner?
• And where will everyone go if the weather changes?

A property this large can make it easy to keep everything in one place without making every part of the day happen in the same space. But you still want the movement between those areas to make sense! 

My Photography Perspective at Eagle Manor

From a photography perspective, Eagle Manor has  some of the best photo locations because you’re getting the waterfront views, but also a historic house and the barn! They flow together so gorgeously and give you so many different locations for photos, especially when you’re trying to find the best light. I absolutely love photographing weddings here because the entire property works together to help tell your story. 

Eagle Manor May Be the Right Fit If:

• You want the water to be a major part of the property rather than simply a view from the ballroom.
• You like the combination of a waterfront setting and historic estate.
• You want a barn without giving up riverfront scenery.
• You want several ceremony and reception options on one property.
• You’d like the possibility of staying on-site with some of your closest people.
• You want plenty of portrait options without adding another location.
• You want the ceremony, portraits, cocktail hour and reception to happen without transportation.
• You’re looking for something very different from a traditional South Jersey ballroom.

Helpful Resources

👉 Eagle Manor Wedding Guide (Coming Soon)
👉 Real Eagle Manor Wedding

Looking for Something Less Traditional? Consider a Waterfront Resort or Private Rental

Not every couple looking for a waterfront wedding wants a traditional ballroom or full-service wedding venue! You may actually want something with more flexibility.

Renting your own space can give you flexibility where your closest people can stay for the weekend, you have more freedom to choose your own vendors, more flexibility with how you use the space and the ability to bring in your own rentals, florals and details instead of choosing from a venue’s existing packages.

Waterfront resorts and private rentals can give you that.

They’re often a little more DIY than a traditional wedding venue, which can be a huge advantage if you want more control over what you’re creating.

But it also means you need to pay attention to what isn’t included. And definitely do yourself a favor and hire a wedding planner / coordinator. 

• Who’s setting up the tables and chairs?
• Where is catering working?
• Who handles cleanup at the end of the night?
• Are there enough bathrooms for your guest count?
• What happens if it rains?
• Who is actually responsible for moving the ceremony or reception if the weather changes?

Swan Lake Resort | Galloway, NJ

Swan Lake Resort is a great example of this type of waterfront wedding.

Instead of walking into a traditional wedding venue with one established setup, you’re getting a lakefront resort with cottages and villas throughout the property and more flexibility in how you build the weekend.

That can be great if you don’t want your wedding to feel like everyone arrives at 4:00, spends five hours together and immediately heads back to separate hotels.

Your closest people can stay on the property, spend time together before the wedding and wake up there the next morning! And because the lake, dock, beach, cottages and other outdoor areas are already part of the property, everything flows together nicely. 

Which Waterfront Wedding Venue Is Right for You?

The right venue depends on what you actually want the water to do for your wedding.

Camden County Boathouse makes sense if you want river views, nearby portrait locations, an indoor reception space and easy access for Philadelphia-area guests.

ICONA Diamond Beach is the one I’d start with if the ocean and beach are a major part of what you’re picturing.

Eagle Manor is worth touring if you want a more private property where you can combine the riverfront with a historic estate, barn and the possibility of staying on-site.

Swan Lake Resort is worth considering if you want something more flexible and DIY, with accommodations on the property and the lake built into the weekend.

I wouldn’t make the decision based only on which venue has the best-looking website.

Think about how you’ll actually move through the day.

• Where will you get ready?
• Where will your ceremony happen?
• Where will your guests go immediately afterward?
• How far is the water from there?
• Where will family photos happen?
• How long will it take you to get back to cocktail hour?

And how much of the planning, setup and coordination does the venue actually handle?

Those answers will tell you whether the venue works for the wedding you’re trying to create.

What to Ask Before Booking a Waterfront Wedding Venue

Where Will We Actually Take Our Portraits?

Don’t settle for “there are lots of beautiful areas.” Walk to them, look at the ceremony location, the water, the reception space and the areas you’d potentially use for family photos.

Then pay attention to how long you’re actually walking between them.

If you find several locations you love within a few minutes of each other, that’s useful information! If your favorite location requires a golf cart, long walk or transportation, that’s useful information too.

You just want to know what you’re choosing before we build the wedding timeline around it.

What Happens If It’s Windy?

Rain is usually the first thing couples ask about, but Waterfront weddings also need a wind plan.

A strong breeze can affect a beach ceremony, your veil, your hair, decor and how comfortable guests are sitting outside.

Ask what the venue normally does when the weather changes and exactly where the ceremony would move.

Then go look at that space.

Would you still be happy getting married there?

That’s the question I’d want answered before deciding anything! 

What Will the Venue Look Like During Your Wedding Season?

Don’t choose a November wedding venue based entirely on photos from July!

The light changes, sunset changes and the trees change….And the amount of time you and your guests will comfortably spend outside changes.

If possible, ask to see weddings from the same season you’re considering.

That gives you a much better idea of what the property will actually look and feel like when you’re getting married.

Waterfront Wedding Venues Compared

If your biggest priority is…	Venue I’d Consider	Why
Riverfront setting near Philadelphia	Camden County Boathouse	Cooper River views with bridges, paths and substantial indoor space
True beach wedding	ICONA Diamond Beach	The Atlantic Ocean and beach are directly part of the wedding
Historic waterfront estate	Eagle Manor	Cohansey River waterfront combined with a manor house and historic barn
More DIY flexibility	Swan Lake Resort	Lakefront resort setting with accommodations and more freedom to build the wedding
Ocean portraits	ICONA Diamond Beach	No transportation is needed to reach the beach
Philadelphia access	Camden County Boathouse	Convenient for guests coming from Philadelphia and South Jersey
Private property	Eagle Manor	A large riverfront estate with several different spaces
Traditional indoor + outdoor flexibility	Camden County Boathouse	Waterfront setting paired with substantial indoor event space
Historic character	Eagle Manor	Manor, barn, boathouse and waterfront on the same property
Jersey Shore wedding weekend	ICONA Diamond Beach	Resort accommodations keep guests close to the wedding
Staying together for the weekend	Swan Lake Resort	Cottages and villas allow your people to stay on the property
Variety without another portrait location	Eagle Manor	River, lawn, deck, barn, manor and ponds are all on the property

If Your Biggest Priority Is…

Having the ocean as part of the wedding: Start with ICONA Diamond Beach.

Having river views while staying convenient to Philadelphia: Camden County Boathouse is worth touring.

Having a private waterfront property with historic character: Start with Eagle Manor.

Having a barn wedding without giving up the water: Eagle Manor gives you both on one property.

Having more freedom to DIY the wedding: Look at Swan Lake Resort and other waterfront resorts or private rental properties.

Turning the wedding into more of a weekend: Compare ICONA Diamond Beach, Eagle Manor and Swan Lake Resort. They give you very different wedding experiences, but all three create opportunities for the wedding to extend beyond the reception itself.

Keeping portraits close to the reception: Look at the actual walking distance between your favorite locations and cocktail hour at each property.

Getting sunset photos: Don’t choose based on a summer gallery. Check the actual sunset time and direction for your wedding date.

Spending cocktail hour with your guests: Prioritize a property where we can get several different portrait locations without getting into a car.

How to Make the Final Decision

Once you’ve narrowed your list down to two or three venues, I would stop comparing only what’s included in each package! 

Walk through the wedding. Start where you’ll get ready and follow the route you and your guests will actually take.

Now imagine doing all of that in your wedding clothes! If it still feels easy, that’s a good sign.

Then think about the things that matter most to you, like how much time you’ll actually get with your guests and how much of the planning the venue handles for you.

The best waterfront venue is the one that gives you the setting you want without making the rest of your wedding harder to experience.

Why Waterfront Weddings Need a Different Photography Plan

As a South Jersey wedding photographer, I can tell you that Waterfront venues usually give you plenty of good photo locations. The challenge is deciding when to use them.

The best light by the water may happen during cocktail hour or right before dinner, which means I don’t want to build your entire portrait schedule around waiting for sunset.

Instead, I usually recommend taking the majority of your portraits earlier in the day, then planning one short window later if the light by the water is worth going back out for.

That way, you get the waterfront photos you wanted without sacrificing a huge portion of cocktail hour or reception time.

This is also why your actual wedding date matters. A 7:00 PM sunset in June gives us very different options than a 4:45 PM sunset in November.

If you’re working through your timeline, you may also want to read 👉 Wedding Day Timeline Guide and 👉 Why I Don’t Push My Couples Into a First Look.

Looking for a South Jersey Wedding Photographer?

If you’re planning a waterfront wedding in South Jersey, chances are the setting is a big part of why you chose your venue! You want the photos by the water, the sunset and all the parts of the property you fell in love with, but you also want to actually experience your wedding with your people.

That’s exactly how we approach photography.

We’ll make a plan for when the light will be best, which waterfront locations are actually worth using and how to fit those photos into your timeline without pulling you away from cocktail hour or your reception all night.

Because you shouldn’t have to choose between gorgeous waterfront photos and actually being there for your wedding.

You deserve both.

Already found your waterfront South Jersey venue? I’d love to hear what you’re planning and what matters most to you! 👉 Contact me here and let’s chat!

Still looking? Explore my South Jersey Wedding Venues Guide for more venues throughout the area.

You may also find these helpful:

👉 Wedding Planning Checklist You Actually Need
👉 Why I Don’t Push My Couples Into a First Look
👉 Wedding Day Timeline Guide
👉 Camden County Boathouse Wedding Guide
👉 Grand Ballroom Wedding Guide

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Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfront Wedding Venues in South Jersey

What are the best waterfront wedding venues in South Jersey?

Camden County Boathouse, ICONA Diamond Beach and Eagle Manor are three very different waterfront wedding venues worth considering. Camden County Boathouse gives you Cooper River views with easy access from Philadelphia, ICONA Diamond Beach is a true oceanfront option, and Eagle Manor combines the Cohansey River with a historic estate and barn. If you want something less traditional and more DIY, Swan Lake Resort in Galloway offers a lakefront setting with accommodations on the property.

What should I ask when touring a waterfront wedding venue?

Ask to see the actual ceremony location, rain backup and the areas you’d use for couple and family photos. Find out how much walking is involved, whether the waterfront is easily accessible during cocktail hour and what happens if it’s extremely windy. You should also ask what the venue handles for setup and cleanup and whether there are restrictions on catering or other vendors.

The goal isn’t to ask a hundred questions. It’s to understand how you’ll actually move through the property on your wedding day.

Which South Jersey waterfront venue is best for a beach wedding?

ICONA Diamond Beach is the strongest fit if you specifically want an oceanfront wedding. You can have the Atlantic Ocean directly behind your ceremony and use the beach for portraits without adding another location to your timeline.

Which South Jersey waterfront venue is best for a historic wedding?

Eagle Manor is worth considering if you want waterfront scenery without giving up historic character. The property combines its Cohansey River location with a historic manor house, dairy barn, boathouse, river deck and surrounding grounds.

Are there waterfront wedding venues in South Jersey that are more DIY?

Yes. If you don’t want a traditional full-service wedding venue, look at smaller resorts and private properties that allow weddings. Swan Lake Resort in Galloway is one option with a lakefront setting and accommodations on the property.

Just pay attention to what isn’t included. You may need to arrange more of your own rentals, catering, staffing, setup and cleanup than you would at a full-service venue.

What should I know about rain and wind before booking a waterfront wedding venue?

Don’t just ask if there’s a rain plan. Ask the venue to physically show you where your ceremony would happen if it couldn’t be outside.

Wind is important too, especially at beach and open waterfront properties. Ask how the venue normally handles high winds and whether they affect ceremony setups, tents or other outdoor parts of the wedding.

If you would still be happy getting married in the backup space, that’s a much better sign than simply knowing one exists.

When should we take sunset photos at a waterfront wedding?

Check the sunset time for your actual wedding date before building the timeline. A summer wedding may have daylight well into the evening, while the sun can set before cocktail hour is over during a late fall wedding.

You also don’t need to schedule all of your portraits around sunset. I usually prefer taking the majority earlier and then stepping back outside for a short window later if the light by the water is worth it.

How much walking should we expect at a waterfront wedding venue?

This varies considerably by property, which is why I recommend physically walking from the ceremony to cocktail hour, the waterfront and the reception during your tour.

Pay particular attention if you’re considering a beach, large estate or resort. Think about what that walk will be like in wedding clothes and whether grandparents or guests with mobility concerns can comfortably move through the property.

Can we have the ceremony, photos and reception at the same waterfront venue?

Yes, and this is one of the biggest advantages of choosing the right waterfront property. If the ceremony, portrait locations, cocktail hour and reception are all close together, you can get the waterfront photos you want without adding transportation or losing a large part of the wedding day traveling between locations.

Which waterfront wedding venue is most convenient to Philadelphia?

Camden County Boathouse in Pennsauken is the strongest option on this list if Philadelphia access is a priority. Its Cooper River location gives you a waterfront setting while remaining convenient for guests traveling from both Philadelphia and South Jersey.

Should I hire a photographer who has experience with waterfront weddings?

It can help, particularly when you’re planning the timeline. Waterfront weddings add things like changing sunset times, wind, beach access and longer walks between locations.

Your photographer should be able to help you decide when it’s actually worth going to the water for photos and when it’s better to get you back to your guests.