Plate
$180
Hotel Avg
$280
Best Month
September
Airport Dist.
70km
Estimated Budget
Price converted to USD from the EUR base. Indicative exchange rate.
Plan my Wedding in Cape MayComplete guide for your wedding in Cape May
If you are thinking of celebrating your wedding in Cape May, you have chosen one of the destinations with the most personality in the country. Victorian seaside charm, historic gingerbread mansions, and golden sunsets over the Atlantic. In this guide we analyze all key aspects so your big day is perfect.
Romance Factor
With a score of 9.4/10 in romanticism, Cape May offers incomparable settings for your "I do". From magical sunsets to charming historical corners.
Party and Celebration
If you look for a big celebration, Cape May has excellent leisure infrastructure (7.8/10) which guarantees your guests enjoy to the max before and after the banquet.
The best and worst of marrying in Cape May
Main advantages
- America's largest collection of preserved 19th-century Victorian gingerbread homes, designated a National Historic Landmark City.
- Pristine Atlantic beaches offering unforgettable golden sunsets and ocean breezes.
- Highly walkable seaside town perfect for leisurely weekend guest itineraries and vintage trolley transfers.
Points to keep in mind
- High peak season tourist influx during mid-summer months (July and August).
- Many boutique bed and breakfasts enforce strict 2-3 night minimum stay policies on summer weekends.
The style in Cape May
Dominant Style
Victorian Seaside Grandeur & Oceanfront Gazebo Romance
Local Tradition
Vintage trolley wedding parade across the historic Victorian district with champagne toasts at Cape May Point Lighthouse
Weather month by month
Top Venues in Cape May
The Southern Mansion
Magnificent 1863 Victorian estate set on a private garden acre featuring Italianate architecture and grand parlor suites.
Congress Hall
America's oldest seaside resort (1816), famed for its iconic grand yellow colonnades and oceanfront wedding lawns.
Willow Creek Winery & Farm
50-acre working vineyard estate with a handcrafted rustic post-and-beam tasting hall and vineyard ceremonial grounds.
Wedding traditions in United States
What a local guest expects to see on the wedding day.
Rehearsal Dinner
Informal dinner held the night before the wedding with close family and friends.
First Look
A private moment where the couple sees each other dressed up for the first time before the ceremony.
Legal requirements to marry in United States
Application steps, timing and paperwork for foreigners.
Civil authority
County Clerk's Office
Minimum notice
3 days
Witnesses per spouse
1
Key steps
- Apply for a marriage license at the local County Clerk's office.
- Submit passport, birth certificate, and affidavit of single status.
- Wait the mandatory waiting period (varies between 24 and 72 hours in some states).
- Solemnize the marriage with a certified officiant and register the certificate.
Extra documents for foreigners
If you do not reside in United States- Certified translation of the birth certificate if not in English.
- Apostilled decree of previous divorce (if applicable).
- Valid passport with visa or ESTA.
How to get there from United States
Main airports
Rail
Amtrak
Common departure points
Madrid · Barcelona · London · Paris · Frankfurt
Typical vendors in United States
What American couples ask most
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Alojamiento para tu boda en Cape May
Precio medio: ~260€/noche
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Vuelos a Cape May
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Que hacer en Cape May
Actividades para invitados que viajan a la boda: tours guiados, experiencias locales y planes para los dias previos o posteriores.
Cancelacion gratuita en la mayoria de actividades
Preparativos esenciales
Seguro de viaje
Imprescindible para viajar tranquilos
- Cobertura medica
- Cancelacion de vuelos
- Equipaje perdido
- Asistencia 24h
eSIM internacional
Internet sin roaming ni sorpresas
- Datos ilimitados
- Sin cambiar de SIM
- Activa al instante
- Cobertura en +190 paises
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a destination wedding in Cape May cost?
Average wedding catering ranges from €150 to €220 per guest. A 100-guest destination wedding generally averages between €32,000 and €65,000.
What is the best month for a wedding in Cape May?
September and October provide warm ocean waters, pleasant sunny weather, and a relaxed ambiance after the peak summer crowds depart.
How do guests travel to Cape May?
Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) is a 90-minute drive, and Atlantic City International Airport (ACY) is 45 minutes away.
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Estimated Budget
Price converted to USD from the EUR base. Indicative exchange rate.
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