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SPECIAL EVENTS GALLERY

Celebrate life’s most meaningful moments at the Long Beach Island Foundation of the Arts & Sciences. Our Special Events Gallery showcases beautiful weddings and private gatherings hosted across our scenic coastal campus; from sunlit ceremonies beneath the trees to elegant receptions in our galleries and studios. Browse the photos to envision how LBIF’s unique blend of art, nature, and shoreline charm can provide the perfect backdrop for your unforgettable event.

Bride and groom kissing on a wooden overlook deck with expansive coastal marsh and blue sky in the background.
A quiet kiss overlooking the marsh at LBIF.
A hand selects a freshly shucked oyster from a bed of ice, garnished with purple orchid flowers.
Fresh oysters served on ice add an elegant, coastal touch to the event dining experience.
Champagne flutes filled with sparkling wine sit on an elegantly set table with soft yellow napkins and floral arrangements.
Champagne flutes filled with sparkling wine sit on an elegantly set table with soft yellow napkins and floral arrangements.
Elegant outdoor wedding reception under a white tent with wooden tables, cross-back chairs, and lush floral centerpieces.
A romantic tented reception featuring natural wood tables, greenery, and soft floral accents.
Elegantly set reception table with white chairs, candles, glassware, and soft floral arrangements near large windows.
An elegant tablescape filled with candlelight, crystal glassware, and soft floral details.
Bride and groom share a kiss beneath a floral ceremony arch as guests applaud indoors.
The newlyweds share their first kiss beneath a floral arch as guests celebrate.
Outdoor cocktail tables with deep green linens and small floral arrangements set along a sunlit wooden deck.
Outdoor cocktail tables with deep green linens and small floral arrangements set along a sunlit wooden deck.
Wedding reception table under a tent with white linens, burlap runner, floral centerpieces, candles, and a table number sign.
Elegant wedding table details beneath a reception tent at LBIF.
Overhead view of guests seated at long tables inside a bright event space, dining and socializing during a private indoor gathering.
Overhead view of guests seated at long tables inside a bright event space, dining and socializing during a private indoor gathering.
Bride and groom standing closely together on a wooded path, holding a bouquet.
A quiet moment shared by the newlyweds along a sunlit woodland path.
Four adults smile and pose together outdoors on a deck during a private social gathering, holding drinks.
Friends enjoy a relaxed moment together during an outdoor private event.
A group of older adults pose together smiling at a formal indoor celebration with floral arrangements behind them.
Friends and family gather for a joyful group portrait during a milestone private celebration.
Wedding ceremony inside an art gallery, with an officiant reading at a microphone beneath a floral arch as the couple and attendants look on.
Wedding ceremony inside an art gallery, with an officiant reading at a microphone beneath a floral arch as the couple and attendants look on.
Newlyweds run hand in hand through a sparkler send-off at night as wedding guests cheer on both sides.
A joyful sparkler send-off celebrating a wedding at LBIF.
Two guests smile toward the camera while standing behind a bar with wine bottles and drinks at an indoor LBIF event.
Two guests smile toward the camera while standing behind a bar with wine bottles and drinks at an indoor LBIF event.
Elegant wedding reception table set with white linens, glassware, pink napkins, and a floral centerpiece with candles.
A beautifully styled reception table at a wedding celebration at LBIF.
Diamond engagement ring resting on a map of Long Beach Island.
An engagement ring placed atop a map of Long Beach Island, symbolizing a love story rooted on the shore.
Close-up of a cheese and charcuterie spread with cubed cheddar, aged cheese, blueberries, cured meats, and small cups of creamy spread.
A beautifully arranged cheese and charcuterie display prepared for a private event at LBIF.
Two people clink clear plastic cups filled with cocktails, wearing yellow LBIF Arts + Science wristbands during an evening event.
A celebratory toast at an LBIF Arts + Science evening event.
Outdoor seating area at LBIF Arts & Sciences set up for a private event, featuring wooden lounge furniture, planters, and Arts + Science banners at the entrance.
Outdoor seating area at LBIF Arts & Sciences set up for a private event, featuring wooden lounge furniture, planters, and Arts + Science banners at the entrance.
Bride and groom kissing on a wooden boardwalk in a coastal marsh at sunset, with golden light reflecting on the water and grasses.
A golden-hour kiss along the marsh boardwalk at LBIF.
A smiling young couple stands outdoors holding drinks in a sunlit setting.
A couple enjoys a bright, relaxed moment together during an outdoor private event.
Wedding reception set inside the Long Beach Island Foundation of the Arts and Sciences with round tables, floral centerpieces, gold chairs, and hanging paper lanterns.
A warmly lit wedding reception fills the gallery space at LBIF.
Wedding reception setup inside a white tent with round tables, wooden chairs, and string lights overhead.
A bright, airy tent reception set for an elegant outdoor wedding celebration.
Guests mingle beneath hanging greenery in a bright gallery space during a private event at LBIF.
A lively gathering fills the LBIF gallery during a private event surrounded by art and greenery.
Wedding reception setup inside the Long Beach Island Foundation of the Arts and Sciences with round tables, string lights, and hanging paper lanterns.
An elevated view of a wedding reception prepared inside LBIF’s gallery space.
Round tables with bright green linens and white folding chairs set for a private event, featuring floral centerpieces and place settings.
Fresh green tablescapes bring a vibrant, modern feel to this private indoor event.
Burgers and hot dogs cooking on an outdoor grill as a person flips a burger patty with a spatula.
Grilling in action during a casual outdoor gathering at a private event.
A smiling couple stands outdoors holding drinks during a sunny event.
Guests enjoy drinks together during an outdoor private event in a relaxed, sunlit setting.
Guests mingle and socialize outdoors in front of the LBIF Arts + Science building during a community event.
Community members gather outside the LBIF Arts + Science building for a lively outdoor social event.
Bride and groom walk hand in hand into a wedding reception tent decorated with string lights, round tables, and wooden chairs.
The bride and groom make their entrance into their wedding reception at LBIF.
Bride and groom facing each other in a marsh at sunset, with calm water and a colorful sky behind them as the bride’s veil flows in the breeze.
A quiet moment together as the sun sets over the marsh at LBIF.
Wedding reception setup inside a bright gallery space with long tables, white balloons, floral centerpieces, and rows of chairs.
A modern, light-filled wedding reception set inside LBIF’s gallery space.
Bride and groom standing together in a grassy marsh at sunset, bathed in golden light with water in the distance.
Golden-hour romance in the marsh at LBIF.
Overhead view of long banquet tables set with white linens, wooden chairs, greenery centerpieces, and gold-rimmed place settings.
An elegant banquet-style wedding reception with long tables and lush greenery accents.
Baskets of red and yellow peppers displayed on a table at a local farm or market-style event.
Baskets of red and yellow peppers displayed on a table at a local farm or market-style event.
Wedding guests gather around a drink station, pouring beverages and chatting beside a decorated bus with colorful streamers.
A festive cocktail hour moment as guests mingle and enjoy refreshments.
Wedding reception tables arranged in a gallery space with string lights, paper lanterns, floral centerpieces, and a small stage in the background.
A festive wedding reception setup with live music and soft lighting inside LBIF’s gallery.
Bride and groom smiling and embracing beneath leafy trees, holding a white and greenery bouquet at an outdoor wedding.
A joyful moment shared by the newlyweds in the natural landscape at LBIF.

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