Congress Hall

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Guest capacity

Up to 250 seated guests

About this venue

Cape May is one of the top wedding destinations in the country and Congress Hall is its undisputed shining jewel. This beloved resort combines sweeping views of the beach and ocean with more than 100 guest rooms, an expansive grand lawn for outdoor ceremonies, and an exquisite Grand Ballroom that can host up to 180 guests. Congress Hall blends elegant sophistication with coastal beauty, offering a variety of stunning wedding venues perfect for any size celebration. Whether you're hosting an intimate ceremony or a grand affair, the venue’s historic beauty and serene seaside atmosphere create an unforgettable setting.

Seated guest capacity

  • 12-250

Venue type

  • Ballrooms, Banquet Halls
  • Beaches, Waterfront Settings
  • Historic Estates, Mansions
  • Hotels, Inns, Resorts

Venue setting

  • Covered Outdoor
  • Indoor
  • Outdoor
200 Congress Pl., Cape May, NJ 08204

Our event spaces

The Grand Lawn

A breath taking oceanfront backdrop for your vows.

Our lush, expansive lawn offers the ideal setting for your ceremony and cocktail hour, or tented reception. Say "I do" surrounded by family and friends as you overlook the serene bay, with the soft breeze of Shelter Island carrying your vows across the open space. The large lawn provides ample room to create the wedding of your dreams, from an elegant outdoor ceremony to a stylish reception under the stars. Our sprawling, picturesque lawn provides the perfect backdrop for both your ceremony and reception. Exchange vows with the serene bay as your backdrop, surrounded by loved ones and a gentle breeze. With plenty of space to bring your vision to life, enjoy an elegant ceremony and a chic, unforgettable reception under the stars.

Guest capacity

Up to 250 Seated

Up to 350 Standing

Guests often feel this space is

“Scenic, patriotic, memorable.”

The Grand Ballroom

Elegance and timeless charm in every detail.

The Grand Ballroom at Congress Hall is the epitome of elegance, making it the perfect setting for your wedding day. With its stunning chandeliers, blush-pink walls, soaring ceilings, and classic design, this breathtaking space offers a blend of timeless beauty and modern luxury. Whether you're hosting a lavish reception or an intimate celebration, the Grand Ballroom provides an unforgettable backdrop for your dream wedding. Please note that tented ceremonies are limited.

Guest capacity

Up to 180 Seated

Up to 250 Standing

Square footage

4,218

Guests often feel this space is

“Grand, luminous and refined.”

The Grand Lawn

A breath taking oceanfront backdrop for your vows.

Our lush, expansive lawn offers the ideal setting for your ceremony and cocktail hour, or tented reception. Say "I do" surrounded by family and friends as you overlook the serene bay, with the soft breeze of Shelter Island carrying your vows across the open space. The large lawn provides ample room to create the wedding of your dreams, from an elegant outdoor ceremony to a stylish reception under the stars. Our sprawling, picturesque lawn provides the perfect backdrop for both your ceremony and reception. Exchange vows with the serene bay as your backdrop, surrounded by loved ones and a gentle breeze. With plenty of space to bring your vision to life, enjoy an elegant ceremony and a chic, unforgettable reception under the stars.

Guest capacity

Up to 250 Seated

Up to 350 Standing

Guests often feel this space is

“Scenic, patriotic, memorable.”

The Grand Ballroom

Elegance and timeless charm in every detail.

The Grand Ballroom at Congress Hall is the epitome of elegance, making it the perfect setting for your wedding day. With its stunning chandeliers, blush-pink walls, soaring ceilings, and classic design, this breathtaking space offers a blend of timeless beauty and modern luxury. Whether you're hosting a lavish reception or an intimate celebration, the Grand Ballroom provides an unforgettable backdrop for your dream wedding. Please note that tented ceremonies are limited.

Guest capacity

Up to 180 Seated

Up to 250 Standing

Square footage

4,218

Guests often feel this space is

“Grand, luminous and refined.”

Available services that can be provided by Congress Hall

Services & amenities

  • Bar services
  • Catering services
  • Clean up
  • Dance floor
  • Dressing room / Bridal Suite
  • Event staff
  • On-site accommodations
  • Service staff
  • Set up
  • Wedding cake services
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Wifi

Transportation & access

  • Valet - free
  • Wheelchair accessible

Accommodations

  • Room blocks offered

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Your big day is so important to us. We only host one wedding per day at this property to ensure that our full attention is on you and your guests.
Typically, wedding packages are offered approximately 12-18 months prior to wedding dates. At that time, dates become available, and we generally recommend booking within this timeline to be sure that you can secure your perfect date.
If a ceremony or cocktail hour is taking place outdoors in one of our public spaces such as the Grand Lawn, you are welcome to observe provided that respect for the service or event is not compromised. However, due to the level of attention and service we offer each couple, it is a priority that Congress Hall commits to maintaining the privacy and intimacy of each event. Therefore, we do not allow people that are not invited wedding guests to view our Ballroom during a private reception.
Of course. Your ceremony can be hosted on our Grand Lawn surrounded by beautifully landscaped grounds. The three-story pillars of Congress Hall are the perfect backdrop.
In the event of inclement weather, Congress Hall does offer indoor ceremony options, which differ based on the final guest count. Ceremony location decisions are not required until noon the day of the wedding.
Wedding receptions are held in our Grand Ballroom
If you are seeking extra space for your family and/or bridal party, Cape Resorts offers several historic cottages along Jackson Street, a short walk from Congress Hall. We also offer beautiful cottages at Beach Plum Farm, a short drive from Congress Hall where the scenery is perfect for getting ready on your big day.
After your wedding there is no better way to send your guests off than with a post-wedding breakfast, and Congress Hall can accommodate smaller, intimate group of family and friends or the entire wedding for a brunch the next morning.
Congress Hall requires the standard site fee for any date in order to confirm your wedding. Dates can only be held and confirmed with a paid site fee.

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