5 Gorgeous Cape May Wedding Venues
If you’re a bride looking for a wedding with the feel of the Victorian era at the beach, then Cape May, New Jersey is the best place to stay. They have many historic buildings filled with southern charm and elegance. Each description below is based on public reviews from brides, grooms, and guests that have used the venue or attended a wedding there.
Congress Hall
This timeless and historic seaside resort is a place that just keeps getting better with time. The food is delicious and the chefs are well able to accommodate any type of food restriction. The grounds are impeccable and the ballroom is incomparable. Ceremonies usually overlook the ocean on the beach or their Grand Lawn, and arrangements for rehearsal dinners can be set up by the poolside. Each of their services are finely tuned to your desires and everything is flawless. Erin, Jen and the rest of the staff are very friendly and they work hard to please you. There’s almost nothing they can’t do! Your guests’ experience will be so superb that when your friends get engaged, this will be their first choice.
Chalfonte Hotel
This historic building is filled with cozy elegance. It features a large garden, top balcony, and wrap around porch that can be used as a beautiful backdrop for pictures. Planning your wedding with Terry, or any other coordinator, will be a breeze as they are all known to be extremely attentive and kind when responding to all types of requests. The reception ballrooms are stunning and their food, which was featured on the Food Network, is more than delicious. They have an amazing team of chefs and bartenders! Guests can rock in the rocking chairs on the sweeping verdana as they enjoy cocktail hour too! Your vintage beach styled wedding will be filled with romance and intimacy. You’ll never forget it as your photographer (hopefully us!), will have more than enough areas to take quality, timeless photos of you and your guests.
Southern Mansion
A beautiful southern-like mansion awaits you and your guests when you book this wedding venue. Imagine having cocktails in their gorgeous Victorian garden and dinner in their Solarium featuring cathedral high glass windows. Brides prepare in the ultimate bridal suite and the groomsmen quarters are just as nice. Many have been blown away by the unique architecture alone (perfect for photos), and the reception hall adds more to their amazement. The large and well maintained lawn outside of the vintage styled building is the perfect place for an outdoor wedding, however the beach is just a couple blocks away. Your wedding coordinators may be Kira and Ken, both who are extremely attentive and patient, even with silly requests and questions.
The Virginia
The Virginia is located on a street with beautiful Victorian homes that adds to the historic splendor of this hotel. This is truly an intimate and remote wedding venue as it only accommodates fifty guests and does not have wifi. The intimate setting also features fresh food from the nearby farm. Your guests can enjoy themselves on the patio during cocktail hour after your beachside wedding. If you decide to have your wedding inside, it will be near the magnificent grand staircase. One room that’s frequently raved about is the Ebbitt room, a charmingly pleasant dining room. This hotel features intimate cottages for guests, a renovated foyer, and elegant decorations. The staff is very warm and friendly. They have great experience with meticulously planning intimate weddings. This old world charming location is a spotless location near many shops.
The Grand Hotel
With three sub-venues for ceremony choices, you won’t find a better option all in one! You can choose to have an inside ceremony, a beachfront ceremony, or a sun deck ceremony, but despite which one you choose, you’re making an awesome decision. This beachfront property has a penthouse ballroom and a staff that can actually make your dreams come true. Your guests will give raving compliments about the food and affordable prices of the hotel. Katlyn and her staff will treat you like family and put you to ease as they seamlessly execute all the details. This is a true destination wedding location complete with amenities and city tourist attractions.
Photography
The best way to describe a place is from people that have already been and have an honest opinion. I hope you find your dream wedding venue in Cape May based on the article today. Remember, the best part of your wedding may be living in the moment knowing each moment is being captured by your skilled photographer. Carpe Diem Design Studio serves the tristate area and if you’d like to book us, visit our contact page or email dblake@carpediemdesignstudio.com.