Our circa-1860s Victorian mansion sits on 1.5 acres of private, tree-lined grounds in Cape May’s historic district. With 24 luxury hotel rooms on the property, your wedding becomes a true destination weekend. Your guests can reach the beach, shops, and restaurants, all within a five-minute walk, then return to the calm of our estate when they’re ready to relax.
Your Wedding Spaces Flow Together Naturally
The way our spaces connect makes your day feel effortless. Start with your ceremony on the South Wing Lawn or, if the weather shifts, move smoothly into our Victorian Ballroom with its fifteen-foot ceilings. Your cocktail hour unfolds in the Solarium, where floor-to-ceiling windows frame garden views while guests stay comfortable indoors. Then transition to the Speakeasy Ballroom for dinner and dancing. With 5,000 square feet of verandahs connecting these spaces, your photographer captures moments throughout the property while guests move easily between celebrations.
Room Blocks That Keep Everyone Together
Saturday weddings and any celebration over 100 guests require booking all 24 rooms, which means you get the entire property for your group. Even smaller weddings can reserve room blocks starting at eight rooms. The Master Suite becomes your bridal preparation space, while your wedding party and family stay just steps away. Everyone gathers for our complimentary breakfast each morning, turning your wedding into a true multi-day celebration.
In-House Catering Simplifies Your Planning
Our Chef and culinary team prepare everything on site. Your package already includes two displayed hors d’oeuvres presentations and five butler-served options during cocktail hour, plus your salad course and choice of two plated dinner selections. We handle the ivory damask linens, the 42-inch round tables that seat up to eight guests, the white resin chairs, and all the china, flatware, and glassware. Your Venue Coordinator guides you through menu selections and helps coordinate your timeline. We accommodate dietary preferences, so every guest enjoys their meal.
What Your Booking Includes
Beyond the catering essentials, you receive cake-cutting service and a coffee and tea station. Our concierge helps your guests plan their Cape May adventures. Free WiFi keeps everyone connected. Registered hotel guests may use our on-site parking, while additional guests can find free parking nearby. The carved mahogany woodwork and crown moldings throughout the mansion create your backdrop without needing extra decoration.
Your Destination Wedding Headquarters
We know destination weddings require extra coordination. Your Venue Coordinator becomes your local connection, sharing our exclusive vendor list and helping navigate the logistics of a Cape May celebration. The New York Times called us “the only place to stay in Cape May,” and we’ve won national and local awards for the mansion’s beauty and restoration. More importantly, we give you and your loved ones a welcoming home base for your entire wedding weekend.
Ready to see how The Southern Mansion works for your destination wedding? Call us at (640) 500-2788 or visit www.southernmansion.com to request information and schedule your tour.
FAQs
How many guests can you accommodate?
We welcome up to 150 guests for weddings and other special events. Our minimums vary by day: 75 guests on Sundays through Thursdays, 85 on Fridays, and 100 on Saturdays.
Can we bring our own caterer or alcohol?
All food must be prepared by our in-house Chef and culinary team. Outside alcohol is not permitted, though we offer optional beverage packages for your bar service.
When do we need to finalize details?
Your final guest count is due four weeks before your wedding date. This helps our culinary team prepare the right amounts for your celebration.
What about parking for wedding guests?
On-site parking is reserved for registered hotel guests. Wedding guests not staying overnight will need to use nearby free parking options, or you can arrange valet service for larger events.
