The Space
The Reeds at Shelter Haven sits directly on the bay in Stone Harbor, steps from the beach, and has been named a World’s Best Hotel by Condé Nast Traveler three years running. The property operates year-round as a luxury boutique hotel and resort with 58 distinctly designed guest rooms and suites, plus a separate Spa Side building adding 21 more rooms and suites geared toward guests booking spa-centric stays.
Ceremonies at The Reeds happen on a bayfront lawn, with receptions moving into the Sweet Grass Ballroom, an outdoor lawn lounge with deck and food stations, or, for a smaller gathering, the Crew Room at the on-site Stone Harbor Pizza Pub. That spread of indoor and outdoor options on the same property lets a couple design a day that moves between the water, the lawn, and an enclosed room without ever leaving the resort.
Capacity & Layout
With 58 guest rooms and suites plus 21 more in the Spa Side building, The Reeds can house a substantial wedding party and out-of-town guest list on site, which matters for a bay-front wedding where a couple wants people staying close rather than driving in from off the island. The bayfront lawn and outdoor lounge give the reception room to spread out beyond a single indoor hall.
The Ready Room at Salt Spa is available for bridal preparations, giving the wedding party a dedicated getting-ready space connected to the spa rather than a hotel room repurposed for hair and makeup. Between the Sweet Grass Ballroom, the outdoor lawn lounge, and the beach itself as a possible location, a couple has real flexibility in how the ceremony, cocktail hour, and reception are laid out across the property.
Amenities
Salt Spa covers the full range of pre-wedding preparation: a Brine Lounge, Turkish Bath, blow-out bar, makeup application studio, manicure and pedicure studio, and fitness center, all on site. SAX, the hotel’s restaurant established in 2013, along with the Stone Harbor Pizza Pub, Buckets Margarita Bar and Cantina, and the seasonal WaterStarGrille give a couple several dining options to draw catering ideas from without leaving the property.
A seasonal outdoor pool and a roof garden sun deck with two hot tubs give guests places to gather outside the main event, and free parking with complimentary electric car charging is available on site, along with free WiFi throughout. Market lights strung over the outdoor lawn and deck area carry the evening from daylight reception into a lit night event without extra rental equipment.
Location & Getting There
Stone Harbor sits on the New Jersey coast, and The Reeds is about 29.5 miles from Atlantic City International Airport and 62.4 miles from Philadelphia International Airport, both reasonable drives for a guest list flying in from out of state. Being directly on the bay and steps from the beach means the setting itself, water on one side and sand nearby, is part of what a couple is choosing when they book here.
The bayfront lawn and outdoor lounge give a DJ an open-air setup with water on one side, so sound has to project outward across grass and deck rather than reflecting off walls, while the Sweet Grass Ballroom offers the enclosed alternative for a reception that needs a controlled indoor sound environment, particularly useful if evening weather off the bay turns breezy.
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?
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