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The Grand Hotel of Cape May is a stunning beachside wedding venue in Cape May, New Jersey. Classic elegance coupled with a laid-back beach attitude makes this an enticing venue for all types of special events. This locale combines graceful touches with modern amenities to meet your wedding day needs. This venue is an exquisite selection for a beachside wedding or an elegant evening with your closest friends and family.

Facilities and Capacity

The Grand Hotel specializes in wedding events, offering four spaces for your special day. The two ballrooms each feature unique architecture, decor, and style. The Penthouse Ballroom seats up to 350 guests and is incredibly luxurious. It occupies the entire fifth floor, providing a stunning 360-degree view of the New Jersey beaches and high-end homes. The Grand Ballroom, while not as large, can still accommodate up to 250 guests, and well suits more intimate and family-centered events. Get-ready rooms and bathrooms are available for both indoor venues. This hotel also offers outdoor wedding packages, either directly on the adjacent sandy beach or on the second-floor Sunset Deck. These outdoor settings are great for spring and summer weddings, as well as for couples who wish to celebrate without sacrificing quality or beauty.

Services Offered

The Grand Hotel’s staff connects each couple with a certified wedding planner, to help decide on the final details and plan your perfect day. They also offer all couples full-service catering services, floor-length tablecloths, an open bar for up to four hours, and a complimentary couple’s suite. You may also avail of a customized ballroom setup, vendor referrals, and more.

Accommodation

The Grand Hotel offers a variety of comfortable rooms and suites for your guests to relax and visit during your wedding week or weekend. In addition to its premier rooms and service, this facility has two pools, bike rentals, and other activities to keep everyone entertained. This is truly a property that offers a stay worthy of your important occasion.

Frequently asked questions

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

Which of the following are included in starting site fee?

Bridal Suite
Chairs
China
Clean Up
Event Planning
Flatware
Glassware
Linens
Parking
Set Up
Tables

Which of the following are included in the cost of wedding catering?

Cake Cutting
Server(s)

How many event spaces or rooms does your venue offer?

4

Describe your venue:

Banquet Hall
Beach
Hotel
Restaurant
Waterfront

What kind of settings are available?

Indoor
Uncovered Outdoor

Which of the following wedding events does your venue service?

Ceremony
Reception
Bridal Shower
Engagement Party
Elopements
Rehearsal Dinner

What event services do you offer?

Accommodations
Bar Services
Catering Services
Clean Up
Event Planner
Get Ready Rooms
Outside Vendors
Wifi

What catering services do you offer?

Buffet
Cocktail Reception
Dessert
Family Style
Hors d'oeuvres
Outside Cake
Plated
Server(s)
Stations
Tastings

What food and beverage items are available?

Barware
China
Chocolate Fountain
Flatware
Glassware
Linens

What transportation and access is available?

Parking
Wheelchair Access
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Reviews of The Grand Hotel Cape May

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4.9 out of 5 rating
4.9 out of 5 rating
116 reviews
99% recommend it
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    4.9 out of 5 rating
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    5 out of 5 rating
  • Professionalism
    4.9 out of 5 rating
  • Value
    4.9 out of 5 rating
  • Flexibility
    4.9 out of 5 rating
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The Grand Hotel in Cape May receives rave reviews for its breathtaking views and exceptional service, particularly from wedding coordinator Katlyn. Couples highlight the seamless planning process, delicious food, and warm atmosphere provided by the staff. The venue's location is praised for its beachside setting and convenience, with guests appreciating the one-stop-shop for lodging and reception. Katlyn's professionalism, responsiveness, and attention to detail are repeatedly commended, making weddings at The Grand Hotel truly magical and stress-free experiences.

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This AI-generated summary gives you a snapshot of the overall ratings and feedback from the reviews this vendor has received.

The Grand Hotel in Cape May receives rave reviews for its breathtaking views and exceptional service, particularly from wedding coordinator Katlyn. Couples highlight the seamless planning process, delicious food, and warm atmosphere provided by the staff. The venue's location is praised for its beachside setting and convenience, with guests appreciating the one-stop-shop for lodging and reception. Katlyn's professionalism, responsiveness, and attention to detail are repeatedly commended, making weddings at The Grand Hotel truly magical and stress-free experiences.

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4.9/5 116 reviews
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4.1/5 2093 reviews
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Sean P. Sent on 10/28/2024
5 out of 5 rating

The perfect wedding venue

We had the most magical experience at The Grand for our wedding! The location is absolutely breathtaking, with a view that created the perfect backdrop for our ceremony. It truly felt perfect.
The ceremony space was exquisitely set up, with every detail thoughtfully arranged. Our guests couldn't stop raving about how picturesque everything was. After the vows, the cocktail hour and reception space were equally impressive. The elegant décor and ambiance created a warm and inviting atmosphere for our celebration.
A special shout-out to our wedding coordinator, Katlyn! She was incredible from start to finish. She anticipated our every need, suggesting ideas we hadn’t even considered and ensuring everything ran smoothly. Her and the entire staff’s attention to detail was remarkable, and it truly made our day stress-free. We couldn't have asked for a better experience.
If you’re looking for a wedding venue that combines stunning scenery with exceptional service, we can’t recommend the Grand enough!
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Sarah W. Sent on 10/21/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Best wedding experience ever!!!

My husband, Nic, and I got married at the Grand Hotel on 9/27/2024 and it was a dream come true! We have a deep fondness for Cape May and knew we wanted to get married There. My family has been coming to Cape May for years and now my parents have a house in the Villas. We have always adored Cape May and hoped that someday it was going to be the place we devoted ourselves to one another.

The moment we walked into the Grand Hotel and met Katlyn Mogavero, I knew the Grand was going to be where my husband and I would get married. Katlyn was(is) personable, excited, professional, thorough and FUN from the very beginning. I went with my mom to view the venue for the first time without thinking I would book it right then and there but I did because of Katlyn :). I called my husband and told him I had to book because of how much I loved Katlyn and what the Grand Hotel had to offer. Katlyn was a major reason that we booked at this venue and I am ELATED that we did. I trusted her with everything!

Katlyn was extremely prompt in responding whenever myself or my family had questions regarding planning. She was available for us and made everything feel so smooth in the planning. This was HUGE for us in not having to worry about any confusion or communication delays.

We had our ceremony in the sundeck (which is weather permitting- we dodged a bullet because it did rain most of the day except for when we did our pictures and had our ceremony outside!). It was perfect :) The food was AMAZING! When we did our tasting, we were truly impressed with what the chef had to offer. My husband is a chef so he can be hard to please at times so when he was impressed, I knew that was a game changer. All of our guests were raving about the food that night And into the weekend! We chose Chilean sea bass and herb crusted filet for our entrees and many yummy hors d’oeuvres. Everything was cooked to perfection! The Grand Hotel is a one stop shop, when it comes to guests having a place to stay (and neighboring hotels surrounding if it happens to book up- which ours did for such a large wedding) and having a place for a welcome gathering and afterparty- which was basically a club by the end of the night for us. It was truly just the BEST experience all around.

Katlyn and her team made Nic and I feel SO special throughout the whole process of wedding planning and especially on the big day, she made sure that we didn't have much to worry about. She made sure we had food in our bellies, a drink in our hands and our dancing shoes ready. She even pulled me into her office to bustle my dress before the reception and had a glass of my favorite wine delivered to me. Katlyn and her team were so accommodating and made our day feel so special and it was!

Katlyn has become a close friend throughout all of the planning of our wedding. She was absolutely a joy to work with and I am very sad that it’s over but glad we have created such a wonderful connection. I recommend the Grand Hotel a million times over!!! Thank you SO MUCH to the Grand and especially Katlyn and her team! ❤️❤️❤️ we love you!
M
Michael S. Sent on 09/16/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Make your Big Day - GRAND!

The Grand Hotel could sell itself with the views, atmosphere and location alone; however, my husband and I picked The Grand to host our guests for lodging and our wedding reception because of Katlyn Mogavero (Director of Sales & Marketing, ACPWC Certified Professional, Wedding Planner).

From the very first meeting, Katlyn was professional, personable, organized, knowledgeable, fun and efficient. She made us feel comfortable from the minute we shook her hand. When you're newly engaged and have no idea what you're doing when it comes to planning a wedding, I can't emphasize enough how much of a relief it is to have a person like Katlyn in your corner.

Throughout the entire process, she guided us along, easing our worries, giving us advice and recommendations through her years of experience in the industry. She helped us pick our table linen colors in less than 5-minutes, a decision I was harping on for far longer than I'd like to admit. She answered every email concisely and with urgency.

If all of the above doesn't sell you on The Grand, maybe feedback from our guests might - (The Grand hosted our 160-person wedding reception)
-"The food was hot when it came to our table, large portions, and delicious"
-"That was one fabulous wedding - the setting, ocean view, food - spectacular"
-"The service was phenomenal - friendly, efficient, amazing bar service and wait staff"

Everybody at The Grand was so accommodating, answered all of our questions and made hosting a large reception as easy as it could be. I would recommend them over and over again.
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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2014 Winner

Real Weddings

Amy & Joe
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Kimberly & Achraf’
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Team

Katlyn Mogavero
Katlyn Mogavero
Director of Catering

Professional Network & Endorsements

6 Endorsements
Lucia Marone Lucia Marone Wedding Musicians

I have had the opportunity to play at this venue and the staff were truly helpful. The views are breath-taking. If you love the ocean, you need to take a look at this facility.

Chadwick Photography Chadwick Photography Wedding Photographers

I have photographed a few times at the Grand Hotel Cape May and always thought they did a lovely job creating a wonderful wedding experience for their couples. This past January, they did something that showed just how above and beyond they go to provide excellent service to their couples. We had an all-out blizzard, and there was a wedding party staying at the hotel. They weren't actually getting married there, they were just staying there. The location where the wedding was supposed to take place had to (for very good reasons of safety) cancel on them two days before. You know how the Grand Hotel handled that? They gave this couple a wedding. On almost no notice. This could have been a disaster for the couple, but The Grand came through and did such an amazing job that the couple has nothing but good memories of their wedding day. It definitely could have gone another way. To cap it all off, at the end of the night when it wasn't safe for the vendors to go home, they put us up without charge. I deal with venues all the time, because I shoot about 60 weddings a year. The Grand Hotel is one of the few that seem to genuinely care for not only their clients, but their vendors as well. I highly recommend them for weddings, events, or just a lovely stay on the water.

Buck London Weddings Buck London Weddings Wedding Videographers

Such a beautiful setting for a wedding. The staff and Hotel is so easy to work with. A great place for a special day.

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The Grand Hotel Cape May frequently asked questions

The Grand Hotel Cape May includes the following items and services for wedding events in its starting site fee:
  • Bridal Suite
  • Chairs
  • China
  • Clean Up
  • Event Planning
  • Flatware
  • Glassware
  • Linens
  • Parking
  • Set Up
  • Tables
The Grand Hotel Cape May includes the following items and services in its wedding catering costs:
  • Cake Cutting
  • Server(s)
The space offered by The Grand Hotel Cape May for wedding events is known for:
  • Banquet Hall
  • Beach
  • Hotel
  • Restaurant
  • Waterfront
The Grand Hotel Cape May offers the following indoor/outdoor options for weddings:
  • Indoor
  • Uncovered Outdoor
The Grand Hotel Cape May offers the following types of wedding events:
  • Ceremony
  • Reception
  • Bridal Shower
  • Engagement Party
  • Elopements
  • Rehearsal Dinner
The Grand Hotel Cape May offers the following services for wedding events:
  • Accommodations
  • Bar Services
  • Catering Services
  • Clean Up
  • Event Planner
  • Get Ready Rooms
  • Outside Vendors
  • Wifi
The Grand Hotel Cape May is recommended by 99% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 4.9 out of 5 with the following breakdown: 5 in average response time, 4.9 in quality of service, 4.9 in flexibility, 4.9 in professionalism and 4.9 in value.

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