Schedule
Friday, May 22, 2026
Check into The Empress
5:00 pm
501 Hughes Street, Cape May, NJ 08204
We look forward to welcoming you to The Empress prior to our Welcome Dinner! So that we can show you to your room, we kindly ask that you plan to arrive beginning at 5pm on Friday, May 22.
Welcome Dinner
7:00 pm
Family casual
We would love to kick off the weekend by treating our guests to dinner at Mermaids, a casual mediterranean restuarant right on the beach! Please RSVP so we have a headcount for dinner. Can't wait to see you all there!
Saturday, May 23, 2026
Ceremony
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Cape May, NJ
Formal
Your hosts were inspired by the Victorian charm of Cape May, and we encourage our guests to embrace the same timeless energy of the town! See our Pinterest board on the "Attire" page for color scheme and examples and feel free to reach out to your hosts for questions! The Ceremony will be followed by 30 minutes of pictures on the beach. Note: There is no pre-arranged travel between The Empress and Sunset Beach. Please plan to carpool with other guests if possible!
Cocktails, Apps, and Pictures!
3:30 pm - 5:00 pm
501 Hughes Street, Cape May, NJ 08204
Formal
Following the ceremony, we will travel back to the house for cocktails, appetizers, and some picture taking around the grounds.
Dinner
5:00 pm
501 Hughes Street, Cape May, NJ 08204
After Party
8:00 pm
The revelery will continue following dinner at a soon to be determined haunt in Cape May! We hope you will join your hosts for the fun!
Sunday, May 24, 2026
Brunch
10:00 am
501 Hughes Street, Cape May, NJ 08204
Pajamas
Brunch will be provided in the kitchen of The Empress courtesy of Allison and Jim Zimmitti!
Monday, May 25, 2026
Memorial Day Barbecue
3:00 pm
501 Hughes Street, Cape May, NJ 08204
Casual
Please join your hosts to cap off the weekend with a good old fashioned Memorial Day Barbecue!
Feature Film Screening of The Birdcage
8:00 pm - 10:00 pm
501 Hughes St, Cape May, NJ 08204
Casual/Comfy
Your hosts will be screening their favorite film, The Birdcage, in the movie theater located in the basement of The Empress, and they look forward to seeing you there!
Tuesday, May 26, 2026
Departure
10:00 am
We kindly ask that guests be ready to depart by 10 AM on Tuesday, May 26. This will provide your hosts time to ensure the house is in good order before leaving. Thank you for joining us!
