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Reception
$11,175 starting price
Ceremony
$1,500 starting price
Bar service
$8.25 per person
Reception
$14,900 starting price
Ceremony
$990 starting price
Bar service
$8.25 per person
These prices are available for the months of April through December. These prices are available for the months of January through March.

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About

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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
  • Woman-owned
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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?

$11,175

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

$14,900

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?

$1,500

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

$990

Which of the following are included in starting site fee?

Chairs
China
Clean Up
Flatware
Glassware
Linens
Parking
Set Up
Tables

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

Cake Cutting
Server(s)

What is the starting price per person for bar service?

$8.25

Which of the following are included in the starting price for bar service?

Bartender(s)

What is the minimum number of guests required to book your venue?

75

How many event spaces or rooms does your venue offer?

3

Describe your venue:

Ballroom
Beach
Garden
Historic Building
Inn/B&B
Mansion

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
Wifi

What catering services do you offer?

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

What bar services do you provide?

Bartender(s)

What event items are available?

Chairs
Dance Floor
Furniture
Tables

What food and beverage items are available?

Barware
China
Flatware
Glassware
Linens

What transportation and access is available?

Parking

What months are included in your peak season?

April
May
June
July
August
September
October
November
December

What months are included in your off-peak season?

January
February
March
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4.9 out of 5 rating
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The Southern Mansion in Cape May is highly recommended by multiple reviewers as a wedding venue. Ken and his team are praised for their professionalism, friendliness, and helpfulness in making the day perfect. The venue itself is described as stunning with character and charm, offering different areas for each part of the wedding. The food is highly acclaimed, and the convenience of on-site accommodations and recommended vendors are appreciated. The staff is attentive and ensures a smooth execution of the event.

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The Southern Mansion in Cape May is highly recommended by multiple reviewers as a wedding venue. Ken and his team are praised for their professionalism, friendliness, and helpfulness in making the day perfect. The venue itself is described as stunning with character and charm, offering different areas for each part of the wedding. The food is highly acclaimed, and the convenience of on-site accommodations and recommended vendors are appreciated. The staff is attentive and ensures a smooth execution of the event.

Jill
Jill S. Sent on 09/26/2023
4.8 out of 5 rating

Our dream wedding!

We had our wedding at the Southern Mansion on 9/16 and I would recommend the Southern Mansion to ANY bride looking to get married in Cape May! Ken is the sweetest and so professional, he was so welcoming to us from day 1. Every staff member at the Southern Mansion, even when we would stop in with our moms or our wedding planner in the months leading up to our wedding, was so kind and helpful. The day of went of without a hitch. Ken was running around behind the scenes making sure everything was perfect. The rest of the staff, from the bartenders to the wait staff, and EDDIE, were amazing!!! They were so sweet and helpful to us and all of our guests. The Southern Mansion is an absolutely stunning venue, and our guests loved the fact that everything was all in one place (especially the ones that were staying there - we booked all 24 rooms) and with the cocktail hour on the lawn, dinner in the solarium, and the reception downstairs, they were able to see many different parts of the venue and it made our wedding exciting and engaging. Our guests were non-stop raving to us about the Mansion, and how beautiful it was and how perfect the wedding was. Compared to other venues in Cape May, I feel like Southern Mansion offers the best value. It also offers so much character and charm, making for great photos. It's conveniently located in town too - we had our rehearsal dinner at the Washington Inn right across the street and it all just worked out so seamlessly. The bridal suite is also gorgeous and offered more than enough space for me and my bridesmaids to get ready during the day. We love the Southern Mansion and I would get married there over and over again!
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Chris B. Sent on 03/11/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing Wedding

The Southern Mansion is hands down the best wedding venue in Cape May. Ken and his team were amazing to work with and made sure our day was everything we wanted and more. The food was delicious, the staff was friendly and accommodating, and the venue itself is just stunning. We highly recommend The Southern Mansion to anyone looking for a truly magical wedding experience.
Fred
Fred C. Sent on 03/06/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Magical Wedding!

The venue was beyond anything we could have imagined. With 24 rooms, most of our family stayed at the venue. The staff was incredibly helpful and the price was very reasonable. We had the cocktail hour outside, dinner in the solarium and the party in the basement speakeasy! It was MAGICAL. I would recommend the Southern Mansion to anyone! It will be a special place for us for the rest of our lives.
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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2020 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2014 Winner

Real Weddings

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Michael & Kaitlin
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Team

Hamilton Wilde
Hamilton Wilde
Director of Events

Born and raised in Cape May, Hamilton studied history at Muhlenberg College before graduating from Villanova University's Charles Widger School of Law. After obtaining her J.D., she decided to move forward with a professional career in hospitality and event management, completing certifications in Wedding Planning, TIPS, and ServSafe Management. Hamilton oversees weddings and events hosted both at The Southern Mansion and our sister property, Willow Creek Winery, where she has been for nearly a decade, receiving multiple awards in best wedding for her attention to detail, commitment to clients, and ability to deliver excellent service and create unforgettable wedding experiences! Contact Hamilton to learn more about The Southern Mansion's Victorian ceremonies and receptions!

Professional Network & Endorsements

4 Endorsements
ExtraStep Video Productions 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 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.

Coventry Crossing Florist Coventry Crossing Florist Wedding Florists

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!

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Southern Mansion frequently asked questions

Southern Mansion includes the following items and services for wedding events in its starting site fee:
  • Chairs
  • China
  • Clean Up
  • Flatware
  • Glassware
  • Linens
  • Parking
  • Set Up
  • Tables
Southern Mansion includes the following items and services in its wedding catering costs:
  • Cake Cutting
  • Server(s)
The bar service starting price at Southern Mansion includes:
  • Bartender(s)
The space offered by Southern Mansion for wedding events is known for:
  • Ballroom
  • Beach
  • Garden
  • Historic Building
  • Inn/B&B
  • Mansion
Southern Mansion offers the following indoor/outdoor options for weddings:
  • Indoor
  • Uncovered Outdoor
Southern Mansion offers the following types of wedding events:
  • Ceremony
  • Reception
  • Bridal Shower
  • Engagement Party
  • Elopements
  • Rehearsal Dinner
Southern Mansion offers the following services for wedding events:
  • Accommodations
  • Bar Services
  • Catering Services
  • Clean Up
  • Event Planner
  • Get Ready Rooms
  • Wifi
Southern Mansion offers the following furniture and decor items for weddings:
  • Chairs
  • Dance Floor
  • Furniture
  • Tables
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 flexibility, 4.9 in professionalism, 4.9 in value and 4.8 in average response time.

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