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Willow Creek Farm & Winery

Willow Creek Farm & Winery

Cape May, NJ
4.9 out of 5 rating, 58 Reviews
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4.9 out of 5 rating
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2024 Winner
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58 Reviews
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    Willow Creek Winery Winter Wedding

    We got married on 12/16/23 and had our reception at Willow Creek Winery. Hamilton and her team were wonderful to work with starting from when we first met them a year prior to our wedding. We added unique touches like table numbers on ornaments, a string quartet during cocktail hour, warm sangria as a signature drink, etc. and Hamilton was so flexible and encouraging with each suggestion we had. We received such nice compliments about how beautiful the venue looked (for both the reception and cocktail hour), the service, and our delicious food. Thank you Hamilton for encouraging and helping us create the magical winter wedding we always dreamed of! We can't wait to visit again.
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    Madison C. Sent on 12/31/2023
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    Perfect vineyard wedding

    When my husband and I first got engaged, I knew I wanted to get married on a vineyard. After a few weeks, we stumbled upon Willow Creek Winery by chance on our way to Sunset beach. We were absolutely taken the moment we laid eyes on it. Our experience at Willow Creek was nothing short of exceptional! The picturesque setting, excellent service, and super attentive venue coordinator made our wedding a dream come true. Everyone worked so hard to create a magical atmosphere for our special day. A heartfelt thank you for making our celebration truly five-star!
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    Carolyn C. Sent on 08/13/2023
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    Stunning Venue for a Big Venue

    We loved getting married at Willow Creek Winery! We had our ceremony on the Estate Lawn and hosted nearly 200 guests at what was a delightful, personalized event.

    We had a lot of DIY elements, and Hamilton worked with us for the past year or so to create the wedding of our dreams. She was incredibly responsive, as well as accommodating to our requests. And the personal wine tasting for four we had with her was one of the highlights of our wedding planning process!

    The venue is absolutely gorgeous, the food was fantastic, and the wine was delicious. We got so many compliments from our guests. We can't wait to come back to visit and relive the memories!
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    Michele Sent on 05/04/2023
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    Memorable Reception

    If you are planning your wedding down in Cape May and need a venue look no further, Willow Creek Winery is your place. We recently had our reception here and it exceeded our expectations. Hamilton was an outstanding planner who is detailed oriented. She was very professional and thoughtful in our personal needs.
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    Sara Sent on 12/18/2022
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    Couldn't have asked for better!

    I couldn't imagine having my wedding anywhere else. Willow Creek Winery was everything we could ask for and our day was perfect. From planning, to execution on the day of, I always knew that Hamilton and her team understood my vision and they were so helpful to make sure it came to life. I could not recommend it more. Such an awesome venue & staff.
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    Nora T. Sent on 12/07/2021
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    Amazing Experience

    I 100% recommend booking Willow Creek for your wedding! My husband and I held our wedding reception at Willow Creek on 10/23/21 after planning our wedding since March 2020. We worked closely with Anisa on the events team throughout the entire process. Anisa was super quick to respond to our emails and helped make sure we were on track with all the details needed through consistent check ins and coordination with our wedding planner and team of vendors. We relied on her recommendations and guidance throughout the process and truly loved working with and getting to know her! Our wedding reception was absolutely gorgeous and everything went so smoothly. Our families and friends raved about the fabulous and picturesque cocktail hour on the patio, the amazing bartenders, servers & food during the reception, and the overall beauty of the property itself. Anisa was so sweet and checked in on me and my husband throughout the night - she even saved us a plate of appetizers at our seats & took our entrees back to the kitchen to make sure they stayed warm while we were mingling during dinner. This allowed us to really get to take a moment to ourselves and enjoy our first meal as husband and wife when we were ready, which is uncommon for the bride & groom! Willow Creek is truly the perfect wedding venue and a hidden gem in Cape May that will wow your guests, and their dedicated events team will support you throughout the way to make sure your vision comes to life and your wedding goes off without a hitch!
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    Katherine W. Sent on 08/17/2021
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    Beautiful Summer Wedding @ Willow Creek

    My husband and I had a perfect summer wedding at Willow Creek (one year delayed due to COVID) and were very happy with the venue. Shannon, the wedding coordinator extraordinaire, was truly amazing and very patient through our rescheduling process and into our actual wedding day. Shannon advocated for us and was a fantastic sounding board and giver of sage advice!
    Willow Creek was the most gorgeous backdrop for our outdoor wedding with lush green vines and winery views. The food was fantastic, the venue was vast and held our 200 guests with ease! We will forever remember our perfect wedding day. Thank you Shannon & Willow Creek!
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    Christine B. Sent on 07/20/2021
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    A beautiful venue

    Willow Creek Winery is a beautiful venue! They have the Southern Mansion cater so you don’t need to worry about finding a caterer and their packages for weddings are very nicely laid out in their brochure. Shannon and Anisa are super helpful when first deciding on what you want and they are very responsive throughout the planning process. The grounds are extremely well kept and it is a beautiful winery! The staff is friendly and both the grounds and interior of the winery is beautiful!
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    Ally A. Sent on 02/18/2022
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    Our Dream Wedding at Willow Creek Winery

    I highly recommend booking Willow Creek for your Wedding Day! The location is stunning, it provided our guests a relaxed vineyard atmosphere with a high end, classy feel. Shannon was an absolute joy to work with throughout our planning process. She was super responsive, detail oriented and very helpful every step of the way! She became a friend of ours during the 18 months we worked together and truly made us feel special. My husband and I are so appreciative of Shannon and all the hard work she put in to ensure our day was perfect!

    I absolutely recommend booking the Rosè Room to get ready in (my hair stylist says it is by far the nicest bridal suite she has ever seen for a Wedding… and she is right!) Another tip I would recommend is renting one of the cottages and staying on property beforehand. We stayed one year to the day before and it was a great opportunity to explore the beautiful grounds, so we knew what to expect on our big day, and of course enjoy the delicious food and wine!

    Thank you Shannon and all the wonderful staff at Willow Creek, we are so grateful!
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    Sheila B. Sent on 01/18/2022
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    A Truly Unforgettable Wedding Day!

    We had such a wonderful wedding day at Willow Creek! I can’t say enough amazing things about the venue and team that made the day completely unforgettable. The venue itself is stunning. Its such a beautiful backdrop guaranteeing a picture-perfect day. The staff was equally wonderful. Shannon was great to work with as we planned out every detail. Admittedly, I’m a bit of a control freak and like to have things in order right from the start. Every meeting with Shannon was great and I left it feeling at ease with all that was going on. She handled so much behind the scenes stuff and truly made things run smoothly. When the day finally came, we couldn’t have asked for anything more. Our guests raved about the appetizers during cocktail hour – especially the bacon-wrapped scallops! The bartenders kept up our guests who definitely kept them busy. Beth was one of our guests’ favorite bartenders throughout the night. She was fun and kept everyone happy and laughing as she served them. I highly recommend using the bridal suite on-site to get ready. It makes everything so easy when it comes time for pictures on-site. Speaking of pictures… ours are so beautiful with the stunning winery backdrop. Overall, it was a truly magical day for us!
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    Victoria M. Sent on 12/06/2021
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    Beautiful Venue

    Shannon and the Willow Creek Team helped my husband and I plan the wedding of our dreams in less than three months. They were incredibly flexible with any changes and made us feel at ease during our planning process. Shannon ensured our big day went so smooth and that our guests were all enjoying themselves. We cannot thank Willow Creek enough for making our big day one our family will never forget!
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    Meredith Sent on 12/02/2021
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    The Best!!!

    We had the best experience with Shannon and willow creek winery!! All of the vendors they were work with were fabulous. Shannon was so helpful and attentive and made the whole experience so fun and not stressful!
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    Joseph W. Sent on 08/10/2021
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    The perfect venue venue

    I have to give the Willow Creek Winery 10 Stars.
    If you are looking for a beautiful setting for a wedding reception this is the place. Everything was amazing from the venue tour right up to the wedding day.

    Shannon, in the Special Events Department, is an amazing person who really went above and beyond to make our daughters wedding day such a memorable event. Our guest continued to rave about the Willow Creek Winery and how beautiful the location was. We honestly could not have picked a better wedding venue for our daughter’s special day.

    A special thanks to the staff at Willow Creek Winery for making it such a magical day. You rocked it.

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    Courtney K. Sent on 07/03/2020
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    The Perfect Winter Wedding

    We absolutely LOVED our experience with Willow Creek Winery. We had a winter wedding there and it was beyond perfect. Shannon and the staff were so accommodating, kind, and went beyond the call of duty to deliver us the perfect winter wedding. Additionally, our guests loved every minute of the wedding and the wine was superb! Our guests enjoyed Cape May and the winery so much that many of them already booked vacations to Cape May, so they could go back to the winery. We highly recommend a winter wedding at Willow Creek Winery and definitely ask for Shannon
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    Amber A. Sent on 12/09/2019
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    Personalized, flexible and welcoming

    I am an event coordinator in the Philadelphia area. Being in the business myself I chose to have a very small wedding in the off season. We chose to get married in Cape May because we love visiting every year. When we come to Cape May we ALWAYS make a stop at Willow Creek! I called Willow Creek on a whim (thought it would be way out of my price range) about three months before our wedding date. Shannon answered and was immediately welcoming! Turns out we were getting married on the busiest winter weekend and we needed to make a few changes. Shannon was absolutely amazing, I was worry free all the way up until I walked down the stairs to my now husband! The food was amazing as well as the wine and it was extremely affordable! I’d love to give a huge shout out and sincere thank you to Shannon and Barbara for being so accommodating and treating our 10 guest wedding as if it were a 300 guest event!
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    Jeanine C. Sent on 12/03/2021
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    Fantastic Wedding!!

    I am happy to share that we had a 5/5 star wedding at the Willow Creek Winery this summer!! The day was a bit dreary but the bride and groom and the winery sparkled from the first cocktail to the last goodbye! Even though the winery ran a typical retail day prior to our event, they were completely buttoned up and ready for our guests. The the grounds, the outdoor cocktail area and the reception area were stunning. They worked seamlessly with our vendors to get the decor in order. The food wound up exceeding our expectations and received great reviews from our guests. We did bring in a separate vendor for a raw bar which was a hit. The service staff was attentive and on top of all aspects of the event. The bars ran very smoothly. The planning process with the winery was fairly smooth, considering a reschedule due to COVID. There were some bumps along the way that seemed kind of silly/petty, but the Wedding Coordinator, Shannon, was in our corner helping us achieve our ultimate goals. She was fantastic and made sure that we wound up with the amazing event beyond what the bride and groom envisioned. Loved every minute of the party. Thank you, Shannon and Staff!
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    Felicia T. Sent on 09/19/2019
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    Shannon is the best

    Shannon made everything on our day work exactly how we wanted even with such a short time frame. She was very accommodating and so organized. I never had to worry about everything being how we hoped it would be. She frequently stayed in touch and always made me feel like family when I was there. She never talked down to me even though I was a very young bride and I wouldn’t want it any other way. The best part is the venue needs very little when it comes to decorations because it is already beautiful as is. I wish I could have my wedding all over again.
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    Ryan S. Sent on 09/03/2019
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    Amazing! We love Willow Creek

    Shannon was amazing as we planned our big day! She was helpful in suggesting wines, tent vendors for cocktail hour and floor arrangements. She was able to accommodate our requests and make sure we had the best day ever! Amazing staff at Willow Creek! The bartenders even knew our guests and bridal party by name and ensured we always had a drink in hand!
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    Meghan Sent on 12/15/2018
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    Rustic elegance at the Jersey Shore!

    Willow Creek Winery and the incredible staff helped make our wedding dreams come true and delivered the perfect evening for our friends and family. The venue itself is absolutely gorgeous and creates a natural rustic elegance - between the entrance to the estate, the lush vineyards, stone outdoor bar and the stunning main tasting room, the venue has it all! The fact that it is located so close to historic Cape May and the shore line is an added bonus! Ariella and her staff were terrific from start to finish, helping us plan our ideal wedding reception. With my husband and I living in NYC, we were thrilled at how efficient and helpful our meetings throughout the year were. By the time we were a few weeks out, most of the work and planning had been complete and we got to enjoy the final time relaxing and enjoying the lead-up with friends and family. On the day of the wedding, the team was so helpful and made the night nothing but happiness, love and excitement. The team helped us stay on track throughout the night, but was also incredibly flexible as certain things took longer than initially expected. Not once did we need to go to the bar, as the team was always ensuring we had a drink (and water) in hand. This allowed us to always be engaged with our guests or on the dance floor! The entire evening was perfect and we could not be more grateful and appreciative for the team's ongoing support, guidance and attention to detail! We would highly recommend having your wedding reception at willow creek winery! Thank you Ariella and team for helping make it the best day of our lives!
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    Danielle Sent on 06/27/2018
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    I wish I could get married again, just to have an excuse to go back to the Willow Creek Winery! I cannot say enough amazing things about Ariella and her team at Willow Creek, and I am so grateful to have worked with them throughout the entire process. First of all, the natural beauty of the winery is indescribable, and there really isn't much you need to do to decorate (although I did splurge with hanging bistro lights across the interior ceiling beams and underneath the cocktail hour and ceremony tents, in addition to tons of greenery and candles all over the table/bar tops, in the entryway, and in and around the fireplace). Second of all, the professionalism and dedication I experienced with Ariella and her team was incredible. I had a LOT of questions, and each one of them were answered professionally, patiently, and in a timely manner. Chef Brian Parker worked with us through Ariella, and any questions regarding the menu was quickly communicated and answered. The food was AMAZING. Seriously, so fresh and just absolutely delicious. Both of our families are HUGE foodies, and pretty tough critics, and everyone had nothing but amazing things to say about the food- from the cocktail hour through the reception. Cocktail hour food kept coming until the very end, and the portions were very generous. Ariella and her team worked with us on what we could afford, and although we did wind up exceeding our budget (by our choice), it was ALL worth it. I cannot say enough amazing things about the food, the venue, the service, and the general experience. I would be more than happy to speak further about the details, if anyone needs some advice or is considering getting married at Willow Creek Winery! My email is Danielle.DiChiaro@gmail.com. HIGHLY recommend booking with the winery- it was the absolute best and most beautiful wedding I could have asked for!
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    Working with Willow Creek Winery manager Kevin C. and other staff has been wonderful so far! Big day is in 3 weeks!
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    This venue is amazing! The setting is gorgeous all year round - surrounded by vineyards and trees - perfect for the ceremony and cocktail hour. It is set far back on the farm, making it very private with plenty of space. The ballroom is large (plenty of room to dance and sit comfortably), clean, and beautiful. The staff is also the best! They are so efficient and attentive. The food came out quickly and hot. The winery functions a little differently then the typical venue, which may require some extra planning, patience, and costs, but, I knew with confidence that once the big day came, everything would go smoothly. Kevin Celli, the winery's event planner, is awesome! He is so detail oriented, organized, and works hard to make your day the best day ever. And it was - our wedding day was perfect!
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    Tina Sent on 10/16/2016
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    We would highly recommend Willow Creek Winery (WCW) for anyone’s special day. Read on for specifics on our experiences.

    Venue: anyone’s who been to WCW for even a minute knows how beautiful it is. It provides beautiful vineyard views that look like they’ve been pulled from a postcard. There is plenty of room on their patio for a ceremony and the outdoor bar (with fire pit!) makes a really cool spot to hold a happy hour before the reception. The interior is classic, rusty beauty. The yellowed lighting sets such a romantic mood and there’s more than enough room for any guest to do what they like best – dance, sit on couches, hang at the tables or bar, or just mosey about. We had guests tell us that it was the “classiest, most fun wedding” they’ve ever been to.

    Food/Wine: this was literally the only wedding we’ve ever been to where the food was served piping hot. It was strategically served so the most important tables got theirs first, and it came out in record time. The wine is also obviously a nice touch. High quality, and you get to take home whatever you don’t drink the night-of.

    The one thing we would most definitely not recommend in regards to WCW’s food is the pre-wedding tasting. It’s wildly overpriced (in WCW’s defense, we were informed about this beforehand) and the food we received at the tasting wasn’t nearly as good as the food we received the night of the wedding.

    Wedding Planner/Execution: now to the best part about getting married at WCW – it’s their wedding planner, Kevin Celli. We knew this guy was legit from the first second of our first meeting. He knows his business (wine and wedding planning) inside and out and inside again.Kevin is incredibly detail oriented and he truly cares about putting on an amazing show for your wedding.

    Overall, we loved WCW and it will always hold a special place in our hearts. From the venue, to the food, and to the execution, everything about it is awesome.
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    Erin Sent on 01/04/2017
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    Willow Creek is the perfect venue for a New Jersey wedding-- a beautiful farm and winery just minutes from the beaches of Cape May-- it is absolutely perfect! Kevin and his staff were very organized and met every expectation we had. It was very stressful planning a wedding from FL but, Kevin was on top of every detail and made sure we got everything we wanted. From helping us with local vendors to making sure all of our decor was set up, he went above and beyond. Our guests raved about the venue, food, service, and ambiance. We could not have been more pleased!
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