Our Process

Below, Discover Our Step-by-Step Process & Essential Resources!

Meet with Our Event Planner

Our preferred event planner at Sea Haven Estate, Shannon, offers complimentary consultations to our wedding and event clients. This service is available to customers interested in booking the Sea Haven, as well as to those who have already made a booking. During your consultation, either by phone or in person, Shannon will provide all the necessary details and recommendations best suited to bring your vision to life!

If you are interested in the Sea Haven Estate, please contact Shannon to schedule your complimentary consultation.

Shannon Sullins | In Good Spirits Events
Certified Wedding & Event Planner
p: 706.206.7622 | e: Cheers@InGoodSpiritsEvents.com

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Our Step-by-Step Process

1. Understand Our Venue Procedure
To determine if the Sea Haven Estate is the right fit for your occasion, please thoroughly read all the information on this page. As a rental-only estate, we aim to provide you with the perfect backdrop for your wedding, while also giving you the freedom to choose your vendors and staff. Our team offers a list of preferred vendors and professionals who are familiar with our venue and can accommodate your needs. Please see our official list of preferred vendors below.

2. Check Availability & Pricing
To check if your preferred event date (s) are available, please contact Reservations ( Reservations@seascapeproperties.com | 910.332.7284 ). They will also provide you with pricing details tailored to your dates.

3. Establish Planning
Determine whether you will work with a wedding/event planner and/or a day-of coordinator. If so, please include them in all further communication with our team. If not, please ensure the primary contact or host for the event is included in all further communication. Shannon, our preferred wedding and event planner for the Sea Haven Estate, is available to accommodate all your needs. If you are interested in the Sea Haven Estate, please schedule a meeting with Shannon ( Cheers@InGoodSpiritsEvents.com | 706.206.7622 ).

4. Finalize the Details
If you would like additional information before booking, please get in touch with our Venue Advisor ( Info@seahavenestate.com | 908.304.2372 ) or our Event Planner ( Cheers@InGoodSpiritsEvents.com | 706.206.7622 ). If you have specific questions about your preferred event date(s), please get in touch with our Reservations Department ( Reservations@seascapeproperties.com | 910.332.7284 ).

5. Schedule a Tour
To visit and tour the Sea Haven Estate, please contact Shannon ( Cheers@InGoodSpiritsEvents.com | 706.206.7622 ) or our Reservations Department to schedule ( Reservations@seascapeproperties.com | 910.332.7284 ).

6. Book the Sea Haven Estate
When you’re ready to add your event to the calendar, please contact Reservations ( Reservations@seascapeproperties.com | 910.332.7284 ).

7. Select Your Vendors & Professionals
As you plan your big day, please select vendors and staff who adhere to the Sea Haven Estate’s Rules & Regulations and Vendor Agreement, and who understand our rental-only process. Our team provides a list of Preferred Vendors and professionals (below) who are familiar with our venue and can accommodate your needs. Please advise all your vendors, professionals, and staff to carefully read and review the Vendor Agreement , then sign and return a copy to our Reservations Department at Reservations@seascapeproperties.com. The Vendor Agreement will be provided once your event is officially booked.

8. Now have fun planning & embrace your idyllic coastal dreams!!

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Accommodations

On-Site

Sea Haven Estate

28 GUESTS | 12 BEDS | 11.5 BATHS

Sunset Tide

 20 GUESTS | 8 BEDS | 6 BATHS

Rising Tide

28 GUESTS | 12 BEDS | 11.5 BATHS

Nearby

Sea Breeze

4 minutes from Sea Haven Estate

Grand Topsail Villa

2 minutes from Sea Haven Estate

Salt Life Retreat

2 minutes from Sea Haven Estate

Bluewater Villa

5 minutes from Sea Haven Estate

Hotels

Blue Water Inn & Suites BW Signature Collection

Hampton Inn Sneads Ferry North Topsail Beach

Our Preferred Vendors

Catering | Food & Beverage

  • Middle of the Island Catering
  • Pine Valley Market
  • A Thyme Savor
  • Bridgewater Wines & Dines
  • Culinary Creations
  • Milner’s Cafe & Catering

Bar, Bartending & Pour Services

  • In Good Spirits Events
  • Mister Bartender

Event & Party Rentals

  • Party Suppliers
  • Martha My Dear Rentals
  • High Performance Lighting
  • Great Day Soiree + Tablescaping & Decor

Photography

  • Lightly Photography
  • Just Jessie’s Photos
  • Erin L. Taylor Photography

Videography

  • Charis Weddings
  • John Peregoy Films
  • Jasper Multimedia

Floral

  • A Beautiful Event
  • Surf City Florist
  • ​The Flower Shoppe

DJ’s/Band/Music

  • DJ Majesty
  • ​Coastal DJ & Video

Hair & Makeup

  • ​Makeup by Amy Kennison
  • Melissa Kinnamon Hair
  • Alice Lawson Salon & Spa

Transportation

  • Coastal Event Shuttle & Limo Service
  • Prestige Limousine

Wedding Cakes & Bakery

  • Snack Time Sweets
  • American Dream Cakes
  • Publix Bakery
  • Cup “Held” Cakes

Signage, Stationery, & Custom Collateral

  • The Salt Label Creative Co.
  • Magnolia and Co. Designs

Photobooths

  • In Good Spirits Events
  • Photo Perfect Photobooth
  • Coastal DJ & Video

Wedding Officiants

  • Amazing Love – Wedding Officiant
  • Always Faithful Wedding Service
  • Weddings of Topsail
  • Wedding Officiant Reverend Angela Kelley

NC Marriage Licenses

North Carolina law requires couples to obtain a marriage license before the wedding ceremony. Please bring each person a driver’s license and Social Security card, as well as $60 in cash. No physical examination is required, and there is no waiting period; the license is valid immediately and remains valid for 60 days. Soon-to-be brides and grooms ages 21 and above may apply for a marriage license online to save time in the Register of Deeds office. Still, they must come into the Register of Deeds office within three days with licenses, Social Security cards, and cash.

 

  • NC Marriage Licenses in Onslow County : Licenses are available at the Onslow County Register of Deeds office at 109 Old Bridge St. in Jacksonville, NC. Appointments may be made by calling 910-347-3451
  • NC Marriage Licenses in Pender County : Licenses are available at the Pender County Register of Deeds office at 300 E. Fremont Street in Burgaw, NC. Contact them at 910-259-1225 for more information.

FAQ & Special Details

Weddings, rehearsal dinners, vacations, family reunions, anniversaries, corporate events, holidays, birthdays, engagements, and all special occasions are possible uses for the Sea Haven Estate! Our reserved guests can use the estate for any event type as long as everyone on the premises follows our official Rules and Regulations and all vendors abide by our Vendor Agreement.

No, the Sea Haven Estate is a rental-only venue and does NOT provide any event staff. The client is responsible for providing their own wedding/event staff and vendors. Our preferred wedding & event planners will coordinate any additional event staff for you. Our team offers a list of preferred wedding & event planners who are familiar with our venue and can accommodate your needs. Please see our official list of preferred vendors below (in the fourth section of this page).

No, the Sea Haven Estate does not offer included wedding planning services, but complete wedding planning services can be arranged through our preferred planners, who are familiar with our venue and can coordinate your entire event. Please see our official list of preferred vendors below (in the fourth section of this page).

No, the Sea Haven Estate does not provide food or beverages, nor do we have an in-house chef, waitstaff, or commercial kitchen. However, our catering recommendations are included on our preferred vendor’s list. These recommendations are familiar to our venue and will accommodate your food, beverage, and waitstaff needs. Please see our official list of preferred vendors below (in the fourth section of this page).

No, the Sea Haven Estate does not provide any alcoholic beverages and does not have a bar staff or pour staff. However, we offer recommendations for many bartending or pour services that are familiar to our venue. Our venue features a custom-built bar, specifically designed for each event’s bar/pour staff to use. The bar can be relocated to various locations within the venue, depending on your preference. You can see photos of our custom-built bar on Our Gallery page. Please see our official list of preferred vendors below (fourth section of this page) to view our bar services recommendations. All vendors and guests handling and/or consuming alcoholic beverages must abide by our alcohol regimes in our official Rules and Regulations.

The space can be used however you prefer, as long as your event layout, decor, installations, and vendors comply with our official Rules and Regulations. Our preferred wedding & event planners will suggest and coordinate the best arrangement for your event, tailored to your specific needs and requirements. Visual examples of previous weddings and events can be found on Our Gallery page. See our recommended planners on our official list of preferred vendors below (fourth section of this page).

(Can we have the ceremony rehearsal in the venue space the day before the wedding? Can we have our rehearsal dinner at the venue? What about a morning-after breakfast/mimosa brunch, etc.?)

Yes, as long as you have the Sea Haven Estate reserved for all the dates and times of your planned itinerary. The client and/or event planner must coordinate all accommodations for additional gatherings at the Sea Haven Estate. All clients and vendors must abide by our Rules & Regulations and Vendor Agreement, and fully understand our rental-only process. “Morning-after events” must occur the day before your checkout date since checkout is prompt by 10:00 am. Clients will incur an additional $500 per hour late checkout fee if they are not checked out of the property by 10:00 a.m.

 

The Sea Haven Estate offers beautiful indoor and outdoor spaces with panoramic water views, a pavilion for wedding ceremonies, a large rear fenced yard, several outdoor areas for cocktail hours and receptions, a private outdoor pool, a private hot tub, an interior elevator to all levels, several front and rear porches, 12 bedrooms in the Sea Haven and over 20 bedrooms onsite, seating for over 100 guests, up to 50 on-site parking spaces, a fully stocked kitchen, paper goods, beach towels, and all bedding and bath linens.

Many inclement weather plans are possible; however, all backup plans for inclement weather are the responsibility of the client(s) and/or event planner and must comply with the Sea Haven Estate Rules and Regulations and the Vendor Agreement.

The Sea Haven Estate’s on-site accommodations include seating for more than 100 guests, up to 50 parking spaces, and over 20 bedrooms for on-site guest accommodations. See below for the additional guest accommodations.

Yes, many beach home rentals are conveniently located just minutes from the Sea Haven Estate! These additional beach home accommodations can be found below under the “Accommodations” section of this page and are available for booking through our Booking Department . Several hotels nearby can also accommodate your guests who prefer not to stay at a beach home property. A public lot is located just south of the Sea Haven Estate for additional parking.

(Can the ceremony, rehearsal, or any event be physically on the beach/off the Sea Haven Estate premises?)

Yes! Your wedding can be on the beach, right in front of the ocean! A permit is not required to have a wedding or event on the public beach at North Topsail. If you do have a wedding or event on the beach, the Town of North Topsail Beach asks that you leave the beach in the condition that you found it. Our preferred wedding & event planners will advise on and plan the most suitable beach location, accommodate other vendors, and coordinate logistics for your ideal oceanfront event.

Yes, the Sea Haven Estate is a pet-friendly property, and dogs are permitted on the beach, provided they are on a leash no longer than 20 feet in length. You must clean up after your pet; complimentary bags are supplied at beach accesses. **PLEASE SEE and abide by the detailed pet regulations listed on our Booking Page .

Rules & Regulations

(Condensed Version)​ Our extended “Rules & Regulations” can be found in the official contract agreement and must be thoroughly reviewed and signed to complete the reservation. The following is a condensed list of rules and regulations that all clients, vendors, event planners, and individuals involved in the planning and execution of a wedding or event on the premises of the Sea Haven Estate must adhere to.

GENERAL EVENT RULES

  • All wedding receptions/events must end by 10:00 pm to comply with the City sound ordinances and to allow for clean-up and closure of the site by 11:00 pm.
  • No parking is allowed on the grass, mulch, or along the street.
  • No glass by the pool or on the beach.
  • Only clients residing at the property are allowed to use the pool and hot tub.
  • Guests are only permitted to park in the on-site designated parking lot. For overflow parking, the venue recommends parking in one of the two nearby public beach access lots, arranging rideshare or taxi services for pickup and drop-off, or utilizing any courtesy transportation provided by the event host for event attendees.

DECORATIONS & EVENT LAYOUT

  • Placements of tables, tents, live music, catering equipment, etc., must be approved by Venue management.
  • No fire or candles with flames are allowed on the premises.
  • No rice, glitter, or confetti is allowed on the premises. For wedding and/or reception farewells, we recommend using bubbles, sparklers, or birdseed instead of any of the previously mentioned prohibited items.
  • All furniture must be returned to its original location, and all rented items must be dismantled and stored in accordance with the terms of the rental agreement. Failure to do so may result in additional charges for breakdown/moving.
  • All decorations must be removed without leaving damage. No tape, wire, screws, nails, or anything that would cause harm to walls and/or fixtures.

DECORATIONS & EVENT LAYOUT

  • Alcohol may not, UNDER ANY circumstances, be served to minors.
  • No illegal substances of any kind. NO EXCEPTIONS.

Book Sea Haven Now!

Call us now at (910) 210-2924 to book your event or click the button below to submit a reservation request.