Congress Hall is a historic hotel established in 1816 in the seaside town of Cape May, New Jersey. This grand yellow colonial-style property with stately columns and American flags offers a distinctive wedding experience with both outdoor garden ceremony spaces and elegant indoor reception areas. The partially inclusive wedding package features a $18,500 site fee and a $325 per person food and beverage program that includes a premium five-hour open bar, cocktail hour with hors d'oeuvres and food displays, a plated three-course dinner, custom wedding cake from a preferred bakery, and a complimentary king ocean view room. With a $45,000 food and beverage minimum and the nearby 62-acre Beach Plum Farm providing farm-to-table ingredients, Congress Hall combines historic charm with coastal elegance.
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Estimated cost · Venue Fee + Catering
$77,517
100 guests · taxes & fees included
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The property
A historic grand hotel established in 1816 in Cape May, New Jersey. The property is a large yellow colonial-style building with columns and American flags, offering both outdoor lawn ceremony spaces and indoor reception areas for weddings.
Congress Hall features an elegant, historic aesthetic with its grand colonial architecture, stately columns, and classic American flags.
The interiors are refined and sophisticated, reflecting the property's over two centuries of history as one of America's original seaside resorts.
The setting
Located in Cape May, a charming beach town at the southern tip of New Jersey. The coastal setting provides a seaside atmosphere, with the nearby 62-acre Beach Plum Farm adding a pastoral element to the property's offerings.
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Drinks served
Beer, Wine, Spirits & Signature Cocktails
On the property
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