Cape May is one of the top wedding destinations in the country and Congress Hall is its undisputed shining jewel. Congress Hall is a iconic ocean front resort that has hosted unforgettable weddings for more than 100 years. 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 ballroom that can host up to 200 guests.
Congress Hall blends elegant sophistication with coastal charm, 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. From the versatile Harrison Room to the picturesque outdoor spaces, each venue reflects the perfect balance of refined elegance and coastal allure, ensuring your wedding day is both memorable and breathtaking.
Congress Hall offers a stunning blend of historic charm and coastal beauty for your wedding day. With its elegant setting and breathtaking ocean views, it’s the perfect backdrop for a celebration filled with romance and unforgettable memories.
My husband and I are so grateful to the staff at Congress Hall. They made sure our special day was perfect in every way - from the catering to the flower arrangements, no detail was too small.
Kathy & Mark Johnson / Philadelphia, PA.
We’re so grateful to all of our wedding couples, and their families and friends, for honoring us with their votes at The Knot’s ‘Best of Weddings’ Awards! It means the world to us that you recognize how much our wedding team puts into each and every one of your events, how much our pros care about your wishes and dreams, and how much we all love Congress Hall for its beauty, its history, and all it has to offer for the time of your life.
We recommend reaching out to one of our Wedding consultants in advance of your visit to arrange a proper tour of the property along with all of the information regarding our Wedding packages and rates. If you did not make an appointment in advance, you could ask our Concierge team to connect you with someone to give you a more informal tour of the hotel.
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. We can also arrange your ceremony directly across the street from the hotel on the beach; additional fees and requirements do apply for this option, so please ask the Wedding Sales Team for more information.
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. For more information about site fees, please refer to the last page of our detailed Wedding Packages (available upon request from the Wedding Sales Manager). Dates can only be held and confirmed with a paid site fee.
