The Southern Mansion is an elegant and historic wedding venue in Cape May, New Jersey. This one-of-a-kind historic home, built circa 1860, offers acres of award-winning gardens and beautiful English architecture that provide the perfect backdrop for your romantic affair. The Southern Mansion is right on the Jersey beaches, and a walk away from some of the best boutiques and restaurants in Cape May. It is a great venue for destination weddings, providing a unique southern charm you can’t find anywhere else.
Facilities and Capacity
The Southern Mansion offers luxurious indoor and outdoor venue spaces for your wedding and reception. From the Victorian ballroom to the lush garden terrace, this home is perfect for intimate wedding and grand events. The bridal party makes its entrance from the ornate spiral staircase, then walks to the garden area for the ceremony and cocktail hour. The outdoor ceremony space is recommended, however an indoor ceremony can be accomodated, especially in bad weather. The Southern Mansion has a large dining hall with beautiful glass window to offer a garden view. A separate room os provided for music and dancing during the reception. Up to 150 guests are invited to join you at the Southern Mansion for your romantic evening. Before the wedding, the couple is provided a luxury master suite for pre-wedding preparation. The bridal suite can also be rented the night before.
Services Offered
The Southern Mansion offers several wedding packages to complete your planning process. They provide on-site catering (cakes and bar not provided), as well as table and chair set up, custom decor, cake cutting set and service, and bar arrangements. Catering menus are specially designed from the Southern Mansion’s award-winning culinary team, and can be customized to include vegan, vegetarian, and special diet needs. You will be paired with a wedding coordinator to ensure every detail of your wedding day goes exactly as planned. The Southern Mansion also has an on-site wedding officiant, who can perform religious and secular weddings, and civil unions.
Accommodation
The Southern Mansion is not only a premier South Jersey wedding venue, but a quaint bed and breakfast where your bridal party can stay the weekend. With a total of 24 rooms, the Southern Mansion can house your guests, and provides perfect wedding night quarters for you to enjoy. Room accommodations include:
Full bath with hand painted tile showers
32" flat screen TVs
Gourmet breakfast
Evening turndown service
Beach chairs and towels available in the summer
Access to the Southern Mansion’s Willow Creek Winery
We hosted our wedding celebration over Labor Day weekend in 2019 at The Southern Mansion and we couldn't be more pleased! From the moment we first visited back in February, when looking for a venue for our destination wedding, we knew this was the place for us. The Southern Mansion has history and character, but at the same time is clean and updated, allowing for a comfortable stay. Ken, the on-site wedding coordinator, was phenomenal, from our first tour all the way through the wedding and checkout. I didn't hire a coordinator and planned the wedding myself, which I was a bit nervous about, but Ken really came through for us on flawlessly executing all details laid out for him. He’s clearly very experienced in service and also incredibly knowledgeable about the property. The food was fantastic, from the breakfast every morning to the cocktail hour appetizers and plated dinner. The bar staff even accommodated us by mixing our favorite signature cocktails perfectly. We enjoyed the convenience of having everything in one location, and while many wedding venues that offer that lack character, we are so happy we went for this package deal. It was a truly unique experience that brought our friends and family together in a beautiful location, just blocks from the beach and downtown Cape May. The weather was in our favor, but if it hadn't been, the indoor ceremony site would have been just as lovely. The bridal suite (room 2) was perfect to host hair and makeup for the mothers and bridesmaids and room 12 was the ultimate groomsmen quarters. Housekeeping, waitstaff, and front desk staff were all friendly and efficient. All of our friends and family were very pleased with their stays there, each one in a truly unique and comfortable room – several of whom said this is the best wedding they’ve ever attended. We look forward to visiting for future anniversary trips.
Sent on 04/01/2020
Stacey
· Married on 01/09/2020
5.0
Quality of service:
5.0
Responsiveness:
5.0
Value:
5.0
Flexibility:
5.0
Professionalism:
5.0
Anderson's Amazing Wedding
We could not have ask for a better venue! One Sunday approximately a year prior to our wedding we took a chance and knocked on the door at the Southern Mansion to see if we could get some information. We were met by the Ken(he is AMAZING) whom was beyond gracious and gave us the full tour...within five minutes we were sold...we booked our wedding and the entire Inn that night for our guests. Our family and friends could not stop saying how wonderful and unique our wedding was between the beauty of The Southern Mansion and the service they received...Thank you so much Ken for everything you did to make our wedding day perfect!! We will visit you soon, Howie and Stacey
Sent on 10/09/2019
Rachel
· Married on 06/22/2019
5.0
Quality of service:
5.0
Responsiveness:
5.0
Value:
5.0
Flexibility:
5.0
Professionalism:
5.0
Unique destination
We had our wedding at the Southern Mansion and everyone was blown away! Guests loved the historic location and gardens and we loved how it fit our vintage vibe! Ken and Denise were awesome and helped us tremendously. Their recommended vendors like DJ Ken Schaefer and Shore Thing Event Services were a huge help and we couldn’t have been happier with how things turned out!
Do you have a site fee for wedding receptions at your venue?
No
Do you have a site fee for wedding ceremonies at your venue?
Yes
What is the starting site fee for wedding ceremonies during peak season?
$ 890.00
Which of the following are included in starting site fee?
China
Flatware
Linens
Tables
Which of the following are included in the cost of wedding catering?
Server(s)
What is the starting price per person for bar service?
$ 60.00
Which of the following are included in the starting price for bar service?
Bartender(s)
What is the maximum capacity of your venue?
150
What is the minimum number of guests required to book your venue?
60
How many event spaces or rooms does your venue offer?
6
Describe your venue:
Inn/B&B
Mansion
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
Elopements
Rehearsal Dinner
What event services do you offer?
Accommodations
Clean Up
Event Planner
Get Ready Rooms
Set Up
Wifi
What food and beverage items are available?
Glassware
Linens
What transportation and access is available?
Parking
2 Real Weddings
72 photos
Samantha & Jonathan
10/24/2020
Cape May, NJ
35 photos
Michael & Kaitlin
7/25/2015
Cape May, NJ
Professional Network & Endorsements
4 Endorsements
ExtraStep Video Productions Wedding Videographers
I have videotaped weddings at Southern Mansion for several years and you simply cannot beat the charm and elegance of this property. Located only 30 minutes from Atlantic City, you would think you are hours away in another world.
The entire staff has been helpful to me as a vendor and this makes my clients videos that much better. I love shooting at the Southern Mansion as it is as beauitful and unique a setting you can get in South Jersey.
You cannot go wrong at the Southern Mansion.
The Sweet Life Bakery Wedding Cakes
One of my favorite places to deliver to. Amazingly beautiful venue, professional and welcoming staff... All of my brides that have had their receptions here have been very happy.
The Southern Mansion is a haven of elegance in a by-gone-era in romantic Cape May, NJ. We have worked with the Southern Mansion for many years, their sweeping lawn makes an unforgettable backdrop for your intimate seaside wedding. Their gorgeous accommodations are unique in a quaint town filled with lots to see and do. A great place for a couple who craves the very best for their wedding. We are proud to recommend them and look forward to working with them for many years to come!
What items and services are included in the starting site fee at Southern Mansion?
Southern Mansion includes the following items and services for wedding events in its starting site fee:
China
Flatware
Linens
Tables
At Southern Mansion, what items and services related to wedding catering are included in the cost?
Southern Mansion includes the following items and services in its wedding catering costs:
Server(s)
At Southern Mansion, what does the bar service starting price include?
The bar service starting price at Southern Mansion includes:
Bartender(s)
What are the most important characteristics of Southern Mansion in terms of venue type, style and location?
The space offered by Southern Mansion for wedding events is known for:
Inn/B&B
Mansion
What kind of indoor/outdoor options are available at Southern Mansion for wedding events?
Southern Mansion offers the following indoor/outdoor options for weddings:
Covered Outdoor
Indoor
Uncovered Outdoor
What kind of wedding events does Southern Mansion offer?
Southern Mansion offers the following types of wedding events:
Bridal Shower
Ceremony
Elopements
Reception
Rehearsal Dinner
What services does Southern Mansion offer for wedding events?
Southern Mansion offers the following services for wedding events:
Accommodations
Get Ready Rooms
Clean Up
Event Planner
Set Up
Wifi
What percentage of users recommend Southern Mansion and which are the most valued aspects of their wedding services?
Southern Mansion is recommended by 98% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 4.9 out of 5 with the following breakdown: 4.9 in quality of service, 4.9 in average response time, 4.9 in professionalism, 4.9 in value and 4.8 in flexibility.
