Cape May Convention Hall

The Convention Hall is truly a blank canvas, allowing you to bring your vision to life in the most amazing way. It offers the perfect space for a celebration, with the best dance floor and an electric party atmosphere. We had an 11-piece band, and there was plenty of room for both a stage and our 255-person guest list. The venue provided the perfect balance of space and intimacy for our special day.

One of the highlights of our experience was definitely the cocktail hour on the boardwalk. It’s without a doubt the most unique and incredible feature of Convention Hall — we were treated to a breathtaking sunset over the beach, which made the moment even more memorable. The beachy atmosphere during cocktail hour, combined with the ability to personalize the interior space, gave us the best of both worlds — a stunning beach setting and endless design possibilities inside the hall.

Rachel and her team at Convention Hall are nothing short of AMAZING. From the very start, Rachel was an absolute dream to work with — so accommodating, thoughtful, and dedicated. She truly became our rock throughout the entire process and was our MVP on the big day. Her attention to detail, honesty, and hard work made all the difference. Rachel will be completely upfront with you and do everything in her power to ensure your vision comes to life. The staff at Convention Hall is equally fabulous, and every single person was so dedicated to making our wedding night unforgettable. Rachel is not only incredibly professional but also such a kind and lovely person — it was truly a pleasure to work with her.

We had the best wedding at Cape May Convention Hall, and can't thank Rachel & the entire City of Cape May staff who helped make it all possible!!! From the beginning with booking, to the many months in between, and especially the day of, Rachel was so incredibly helpful, professional, and communicative. They truly care about helping make it the best day for you!

Convention Hall can host the wedding you envision it to be, booking all your own vendors and customizing (which is not possible at most venues). Many guests came up to us during our wedding, and after, sharing how beautiful they thought the venue location was set on the ocean with gorgeous large windows and plenty of space (which was needed for our 230 person wedding!) We were also really excited about our band, and Convention Hall was the perfect setting for an epic night of dancing since they are also equipped as a concert venue.

We highly recommend Cape May Convention Hall to all couples!!!

We had our dream wedding at Cape May Convention Hall on June 6, 2025, and it was truly magical! From our beach ceremony to cocktail hour on the deck and in the lobby, and then our reception in the beachfront ballroom, everything was absolutely perfect.

A huge part of what made the day so special was Brittany, our venue coordinator. She was amazing to work with — always professional, kind, quick to respond, and incredibly organized. From the planning process to the day-of execution, she made everything easy and stress-free. She worked closely with us on every detail, helped coordinate with our vendors, and made sure everything flowed beautifully.

The entire team, including Rachel and the rest of the staff, went above and beyond to make the space look stunning. One of the most unforgettable parts was the gold curtain reveal during our reception entrance — the curtains drew back to reveal breathtaking ocean views and created the most magical moment.

Getting married on the beach was always a dream of mine, and Cape May Convention Hall was the perfect venue to make it a reality. The location, the views, the team — everything exceeded our expectations. We’re so grateful to Brittany and everyone who helped make our day the best ever. Highly recommend!

– Matt & Laura

In early 2022, fresh off getting engaged in 2021, my then fiance, Christina, and I were looking for wedding venues in the beautiful town of Cape May NJ.

We casted a wide net to look into potential venues throughout the Cape May area when one of the first locations we noticed was the Cape May Convention Hall. Christina and I had seen and been inside the lobby of the convention center several times over the previous 6 years of being together and visiting Cape May, but never taken a deeper look. We thought it would be a beautiful location to host our wedding ceremony - on its stunning boardwalk overlooking the beach.

We came into contact with Rachel Ertle - from the Convention Hall - and begin the process. Christina and I planned our wedding date for Friday, October 4th 2024 and throughout the entire planning process - Rachel was incredibly helpful, generous and quick to respond for any of our needs.

It gave us such pride to select the Convention Hall - among the many other great venues in Cape may - because it was the only location that truly embodied what Cape May is all about - the Beach!! The beach is our favorite place and Christina and I dreamed of a beach wedding for so many years. With Rachel's help it became a reality. Plus the $500 total fee to book the venue for our ceremony was an unbelievable value!!

As the wedding got closer, Rachel helped us along the planning process so well. We could tell immediately that she is an expert in her field!

Then came our rehearsal on Thursday October 3rd 2024 and when our wedding party arrived we jumped right in and practiced - with Rachel running point - and it went smoothly. Leading up the the best day in both Christina and my life.

Having an outdoor wedding always runs the risk with weather. When we booked in October of 2022 - the thought crossed our mind that we could potentially need to pivot to inside the Convention Hall in case of inclement weather. Christina and I think the ballroom inside is absolutely stunning and have seen so many pictures of beautiful weddings located there. With that said, we still did dream of having it outside on the boardwalk.

Well, God was looking out for us and gave Christina and me a 72 degree sunny day on that Friday in October, so we were able to have our wedding ceremony outside on the boardwalk :)

Rachel was in constant communication with us the day of our wedding and made it very carefree and easy upon each of our arrivals to the Convention Hall just prior to the 3pm ceremony.

Looking very few things in life are perfect, but Christina and my wedding ceremony was that :). It was 45 minutes of the most love, excitement, tears, joy and best emotion we have ever felt. We have the most amazing pictures and memories from our wedding ceremony. I still tear up thinking about it as I right this :). So know Christina and I have been happily married for almost 6 months and we get to relish in our perfect wedding ceremony for the rest of our lives.

Thank you to the Cape May Convention Hall and Rachel for having the availability, professionalism and customer service that makes it so great.

I will recommend this location either inside or outside to anyone looking for a paradise style wedding in the south jersey area. 15/10 recommend and 5 Stars 100%!!!!

Booking the Convention Hall was the best decision we made for our wedding! I would highly recommend this venue to anyone who is looking for a venue where you can put your personal touch on your wedding day, while have the support of an incredibly helpful and professional staff that will ensure that your day runs smoothly and without stress.

Rachel and her team were so professional and excellent to work with. Rachel was super communicative for the year leading up to our wedding and was incredibly helpful during the entire planning process. On the day of, we had a few things not go exactly to plan due to one of the DJ getting a flat tire on the way to the wedding. Fortunately, Rachel's staff was ready to go and helped the DJ set up quickly so that we could stay on schedule. I basically didn't even know that it was happening which demonstrates how the team seamlessly addressed any issues that arose.

I also want to shout out the unbeatable location. Not only is this walkable to everything else in Cape May, but the location is absolutely stunning and overlooks the ocean. The large deck was so perfect for the ceremony and made it easy to have a beach wedding without having to deal with walking on sand. Dolphins jumping out of the ocean during our ceremony and the sunset cocktail hour on the deck were definitely huge highlights of the entire day!

Finally, for all those couples out there that insist on doing something DIY for your wedding (a.k.a. me) but want to have some guardrails, this is the venue for you. My friends, family, and I put in a lot of effort into creating personal touches for the event (homemade chuppah, escort cards, drink signs, cake topper, etc.). All of these details were incorporated into the day just as I imagined, which was so meaningful for us. This attention to detail is also a testament to Rachel listening to me and being able to execute at a high level.

I would highly recommend that other couples choose this venue. You are getting a lot for the price and, most importantly, you are working with a very capable team that is committed to your day going well. Thanks to all the staff at the Cape May Convention Hall for all your help!

Our wedding was so magical due to the fantastic team at the Convention Hall, especially Rachel Ertle. She is super knowledgeable, friendly and supportive which is exactly what a bride needs. The venue was exactly what I imagined my dream wedding to be! She was so resourceful to all our amazing other vendors as well. Louis and I couldn’t have been happier!

The Cape May Convention Hall is an incredible venue. We looked at seven venues in Cape May and nothing compared to the Convention Hall! It is the only venue that is actually on the beach and gives you those amazing beach wedding vibes! It is a large space that can accommodate a large wedding but is also perfect for a small or medium wedding. One thing we loved was being able to have the ceremony on the deck that overlooks the beach and the ocean. You get your beach wedding but do not have to have everyone on the sand, but you can do everything on the beach if you want. It was perfect that we could do the ceremony, cocktail hour, and reception all at the same location. Cocktail hour on the deck with a second bar out there was a big hit with our guests. Pretty much the entire wedding spent the whole cocktail hour out there taking pictures and enjoying the view, food, and drinks. When the reception finally comes around you cannot beat the breathtaking views you get of the ocean with the amazing floor-to-ceiling windows in the back of the Convention Hall. It immediately captures your attention when you walk in. It gives you so much natural light and is beautiful as the sun goes down. When I walked in and saw the windows, I immediately knew this was the venue for us. This venue gives you such a great space for your guests. One of the cool things about the space is they build a stage for your entertainment. We wanted a fun party band for our wedding so having the stage really set the tone for the entertainment. It also gives you the ability to create a large dance floor which our guests kept full all night! Another benefit of being on the beach is it gives you amazing photos with your partner and your wedding party. It gets such great light and you also get amazing sunset photos on the deck/beach. When you book this venue, you get a blank slate. You have to bring in all your vendors which can be a little overwhelming initially. However, Rachel the Assistant Director of the Convention Hall gives you a lot of great recommendations of vendors she has worked with before that do a great job. It also allows you to control your costs more than a venue that owns everything. You can meet with multiple vendors and find one that fits your budget. The cost is comparable to the other venues we looked at and ended up being cheaper because of our ability to pick our own vendors. The other benefit of being a blank slate is the creative freedom it gives you. The different venues we looked at had their venues decorated in a certain way and we felt it would have forced us to match their theme. Rachel is incredible to work with and was so helpful through the whole planning process. She is extremely responsive and was always able to answer any question we had. Rachel and her team were amazing the day of, and we cannot thank them enough for the role they played in making our day so perfect. There are also many hotels that are all across the street that will do room blocks. This was amazing for our guests because we gave them 3 different hotels to choose from and everyone was able to walk right to the venue! We cannot recommend the Cape May Convention Hall enough! Our guests cannot stop talking about how much they loved it. Definitely go check out this venue I promise you will not be disappointed!

We could not have asked for a more beautiful or perfect wedding venue. Both my wife and I grew up vacationing in Cape May with our families, so once we were engaged, this was the first (and only) wedding venue that we looked at. The space is absolutely perfect for a wedding– the huge ballroom, the indoor/outdoor area for cocktail hour, the deck for the ceremony, and of course, the beautiful view of the ocean and Cape May beach. We had guests who partied on the huge dance floor all night long; some who sat on the rocking chairs and enjoyed the view of the ocean; and others who played cornhole on the deck. Perhaps the best part of this venue, though, is the coordinator Rachel. She is so personable and organized, and she and her staff made sure that every transition throughout the night ran smoothly. She was also so helpful and communicative in preparing for the wedding, communicating on all the little details and always accommodating a last minute visit to the venue (we live several hours away, so this was huge!). The venue also allows you to bring in your own alcohol, which provided us with a lot of flexibility for drinks and saved us a lot of money in the long run. We felt that the venue was very reasonably priced for all that it offered, and would recommend it to anyone who is looking for a beach wedding!

We had the most perfect wedding at Convention Hall! It has always been our dream to get married in Cape May and there was no better place than Convention Hall. Rachel was so easy and delightful to work with. She was super helpful in providing recommendations and helping to coordinate with each of our vendors. We loved that we were able to make our exact wedding vision come to life. You definitely cannot beat the breathtaking backdrop that this venue has to offer. Being able to say our vows in our favorite place right over the beach was so special. The large window in the reception space continues to provide the fabulous view of the beach and ocean. At this venue, our wedding felt like a destination wedding without having to travel and we loved brining our friends and families to our favorite place, Cape May. We cannot thank Convention Hall enough for making our day absolutely perfect. We hope we are invited to a wedding at this venue in the future so we can experience it again!

Our wedding at the Cape May Beachfront Ballroom could not have been a more perfect experience! Of course the beachfront location alone can sell this venue itself, but nothing happens without great people to work with. If we could give Rachel and the entire team 10 stars, we would. Given it's a space where the couple is responsible for hiring vendors individually, Rachel was immensely helpful when it came to recommendations and completely took over managing all parties once things were booked. She was honest about her prior experiences dealing with certain vendors, but didn't push anyone on us. We felt absolutely no pressure throughout the process, and she was extremely open to working with new vendors that hadn't done an event there before. We dealt with both instance, but it really didn't matter because Rachel and team made sure everything was seamless, regardless. All of our vendors loved dealing with Rachel and her team as well - they just make it all so easy leading up to and especially the day of. They know what they're doing and will keep you organized without micromanaging you. We wouldn't have changed a thing!