The Space
Daymark opened in 2016 in the space that had been Rick’s American Cafe, a well-known name at Barnegat Light before it closed, and the building sits just steps from the Barnegat Light Lighthouse at the north end of Long Beach Island. Downstairs operates as a full bar and restaurant, while the upstairs holds a dedicated event space built to look out over the bay, the sunset, and the lighthouse itself, which is the room a couple would use for a wedding.
That upstairs room includes its own private bar and cocktail area, separate from the downstairs restaurant, so a wedding reception is not sharing space with regular restaurant traffic below. We have worked a wedding in this room before, and the lighthouse view is a real draw: it is visible from the event space itself rather than something guests have to walk outside to see.
Capacity & Layout
The upstairs event space holds up to 160 guests, which sets a firm ceiling on the guest list for a couple considering Daymark for their wedding. That number, combined with the room’s water and lighthouse views, makes it well suited to a mid-size reception rather than a large one, and a couple planning around 160 or fewer guests gets a room built around that view rather than an oversized hall.
The ceremony itself has an outdoor possibility near the lighthouse, with an indoor option available inside the venue if weather does not cooperate, and the reception takes place in the second-floor event space overlooking the bay. That layout means a couple can plan a short walk from an outdoor lighthouse ceremony up into the reception room rather than relocating guests across town between the two parts of the day.
Amenities
The event space has its own private bar for cocktails, beer, and wine, separate from the downstairs restaurant bar, so service for the wedding reception is not competing with regular walk-in restaurant guests. Being a working restaurant and bar first, Daymark brings an established food and drink operation to a wedding rather than a caterer working in a rented, ordinarily empty room.
No dedicated parking is listed for the venue, which is worth planning around directly with the couple’s guest list, particularly for an out-of-town wedding on Long Beach Island where street parking can be limited in season. Couples should confirm parking arrangements with the venue directly as part of booking, especially for a guest count approaching the 160-person capacity.
Location & Getting There
Daymark sits at the north end of Long Beach Island, close enough to the Barnegat Light Lighthouse that it is described as steps away, which makes it a natural fit for a couple who wants that lighthouse as part of their wedding day, whether in ceremony photos or simply as the backdrop out the event space windows. The island setting means most guests are traveling to a shore destination rather than a downtown venue, which shapes the whole feel of the weekend.
The event space is upstairs, an indoor room with water and lighthouse views through its windows, distinct from any outdoor ceremony held near the lighthouse itself. A DJ working the reception is set up in that enclosed upstairs room, so sound stays contained the way it does in any indoor space, while an outdoor lighthouse ceremony beforehand would rely on portable sound built for open, waterside air instead.
Why Couples Book Dow Oak Here
You only get one reception at this venue, so it should be run by a team that already knows how to make a room like it work:
- We have actually performed at this venue, so we plan for its sound, layout, and flow instead of guessing on your night
- One team for your DJ and MC, photo booth, and custom lighting, on a single plan and one contract
- Backup DJs scheduled and on call, with your full plan shared across our team
- An online planning portal plus a planning call before the day
- More than 3,000 five-star reviews on The Knot, WeddingWire, and Google
- Transparent pricing with no hidden fees, and just $400 reserves your date
Wedding DJ FAQ
Have you performed at this venue before?
Yes. Every venue in our directory is one we have actually worked, so we already know how to set up, light, and run the room for a wedding, from ceremony sound to the last dance.
How much is a wedding DJ?
Your price depends on your date, your area, and add-ons like a photo booth, uplighting, or ceremony sound. Pick your date on our pricing page and you will see your exact price, and just $400 reserves your date.
Do you provide lighting and a photo booth too?
Yes. One team handles your DJ and MC, color-matched uplighting, and a modern photo booth on a single plan.
What happens if our DJ has an emergency?
We always have trained backup DJs scheduled and on call, with your full plan shared across our team, so someone can step in seamlessly.
How do we book you?
Check your date using the form on this page. We confirm availability, send your pricing, and a $400 retainer reserves your date.
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