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Reception
$2,500 starting price
Reception
$2,500 starting price

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Congress Hall is one of the top wedding venues located along the shores of Cape May, New Jersey. The venue is described as the complete wedding experience, offering expansive lawns, intimate dining spaces, luxurious cocktail lounges, on-site restaurants, a day spa, a nightclub, spacious gathering areas and a beautiful Grand Ballroom. This exclusive wedding venue is timeless, classic and tastefully decorated with Victorian charm. For over 100 years, Congress Hall has served couples and their families by providing the wedding day of their dreams.

Facilities and Capacity
The resort is able to accommodate weddings of all shapes and sizes. Nature lovers can be married on the Grand Lawn surrounded by views of the Cape May coast. You’ll be able to begin your journey as a married couple alongside the ocean. For large gatherings indoors, Congress Hall provides the Grand Ballroom. The spacious facility is able to host up to 250 guests in a space with continuing themes of Victorian charm.

Services Offered
As a complete wedding experience, couples can trust that their wedding will be hassle-free. The staff at Congress Hall offer attentive service, event planning and luxurious accommodations. While you relax in a beachfront room, the staff will handle the coordination of your event from beginning to end. Their catering team and event decor will be ready upon your arrival. All you have to do is be married and enjoy your wedding day. Your reception will be complete with Congress Hall’s audio and lighting capabilities, perfect for any DJ, band or staging team to use. Finish off your day of celebration with the resort’s cake, specially made for your event.

Cuisine
The catering team provides a complete range of options that any couple can enjoy. Dining options include both hot and cold hors-d'oeuvres to be passed by a team of servers. Dinners can be presented in plated form or family style with specialty stations as an additional bonus.

Accommodation
Guest rooms at the resort provide every guest with a relaxed environment to decompress. Many provide picturesque views of the sandy beaches and crashing waves. Newly renovated suites are also available and provide ample amount of space to prep for your big day.

Other Facilities
As a place of relaxation, the resort offers other amenities to help you prep for your wedding day. The Sea Spa allows you to unwind before and after your wedding day and offers a full range of beauty treatments. The fitness center, bike rentals and beachside services will also be available for you and your guests to enjoy.

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Frequently asked questions

Do you have a site fee for wedding receptions at your venue?

Yes

What is the starting site fee for wedding receptions during peak season?

$2,500

What is the starting site fee for wedding receptions during off-peak season?

$2,500

Do you have a site fee for wedding ceremonies at your venue?

No

Which of the following are included in starting site fee?

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Flatware
Glassware
Linens
Parking
Set Up
Tables

Describe your venue:

Banquet Hall
Historic Building
Hotel

What kind of settings are available?

Indoor
Covered Outdoor
Uncovered Outdoor

Which of the following wedding events does your venue service?

Ceremony
Reception
Bridal Shower
Engagement Party

What event services do you offer?

Accommodations
Event Planner

What food and beverage items are available?

Barware
China
Flatware
Glassware
Linens

What transportation and access is available?

Parking
Valet
Wheelchair Access
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4.7 out of 5 rating
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Maria
Maria D. Sent on 12/24/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Cape May Charm

Catherine helped us have the wedding of our dreams on September 23rd! We did not hire a separate day-of coordinator, which I do not regret - Catherine helped coordinate our rehearsal, set up any decor or things we brought the day of the wedding, as well as packing it all up at the end of the night and making sure all of our items were returned to us. Unfortunately a tropical storm with high winds hit the day of our wedding, and Congress Hall seamlessly pivoted to institute a plan - they even closed the Boiler Room to allow us to have our cocktail hour there while they turned over the Ballroom from the ceremony to the reception. They allowed my bridesmaids and I get ready in the Harrison Room, which was perfect for our larger size party. Our guests could also not stop raving about the food. One correction I do have though is the website says the ballroom fits up to 250 which is not true - with a dance floor, under 200 fits more comfortably (we were worried we'd have close to 220 and this was going to be a difficult squeeze). Overall we were thrilled with our special day turned out, and so happy we could share the charm of Congress Hall and Cape May with our family and friends. We can't wait to return to celebrate our 1 year anniversary and for years to come.
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Sarah C. Sent on 01/20/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Perfect Rehearsal Dinner/Welcome Drinks Location!

The Harrison Room at Congress Hall was the perfect venue for our rehearsal dinner and welcome drinks the Night before our Wedding on September 15, 2022! It was the best place to kick off an amazing weekend in Cape May! All guests enjoyed experiencing a piece of Cape May history and loved the beauty and history of Congress Hall. Madeline was extremely helpful and flexible with planning and coordinating the entire evening, even providing wristbands for the welcome drinks to make the evening go seamlessly. Following an intimate, delicious Mediterranean buffet rehearsal dinner, we had all our friends and family enjoy welcome drinks outside at the Veranda Bar. The evening was perfect in every way. We were especially lucky with gorgeous weather. We highly recommend booking the Harrison Room to kick off a wedding weekend in Cape May!
Patricia
Patricia Sent on 01/10/2020
5 out of 5 rating

Perfection!!

Congress Hall was my dream wedding destination! The beauty of the building itself, the decor, the history! My expectations were far exceeded! Erin is absolutely amazing to work with! She made our day absolutely perfect! We had our rehearsal dinner, ceremony, reception and morning after breakfast all at Congress Hall. The food was DELICIOUS!!! Our guests are still commenting on how delicious the food was! The service was incredible! We transitioned from the Grand Ballroom to the Harrison Room and back and it went flawlessly. The staff was professional and accommodating. Many of our guests stayed at both Congress Hall and The Star Inn and expressed how wonderful their rooms were. We had a room with an Ocean View that was pure magic! Erin took care of everything! We showed up on Friday for the rehearsal and didn't have to worry about a thing the whole weekend! It was the most perfect weekend!! Thank you to Erin, Jenn, and the Congress Hall staff for making my dream wedding wishes come true!!
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