Real Brides

Need some inspiration to help plan your dream Cape May wedding? Get wedding ideas from our Real Brides, stories from real women who celebrated their Big Day in beautiful Cape May, New Jersey. For a chance to be featured on “Real Brides,” send sample photographs (you must have your photographer’s permission) to weddings@capemay.com. We welcome submissions from photographers as well (with the bride’s permission).

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    Aimee: A dream wedding in Cape May…on a budget

    Text by | Published May 16th, 2011 in Real Brides

    Dreaming of your fantasy wedding in Cape May…but on a budget? Do what Aimee did, and throw your wedding during the off season to enjoy better pricing, vendor availability, and no crowds!

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    Denise: A family affair

    Text by | Published February 14th, 2011 in Real Brides

    I have been visiting Cape May for over 15 years on family vacations and Christmas house tours. When Rich popped the question, we both knew our wedding had to be in Cape May.

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    Caroline: Elegance on the beach

    Text by | Published December 1st, 2009 in Real Brides

    My husband and I had our dream wedding in Cape May, NJ on September 12, 2009!! We got married right on the beach at Jackson St and Beach Ave! We then had a small reception of about 70 guests at the Virginia Hotel where we dined in the Ebbitt Room! Our cake was created by Kathy Pastiu [...]

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    Ashley: Romance at the Physick Estate

    Text by | Published November 1st, 2009 in Real Brides

    Our family and friends have spent numerous summers visiting Cape May so there was never any doubt in our minds, Cape May was the perfect place to hold our wedding. We both love the city so much and it’s become like our second home. We also wanted to have the wedding in a place where [...]

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    Christine: A Fresh Beach Wedding

    Text by | Published August 1st, 2009 in Real Brides

    Growing up with annual summer visits to Cape May I had always dreamed of my own Cape May wedding. When Jeff and I started discussing our wedding plans I knew I had to at least throw the idea out there and Jeff bought it right away! We love Cape May. I have been coming since [...]

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    Annie: Going Up the Road

    Text by | Published June 1st, 2009 in Real Brides

    Cape May is a beautiful place to be married at any time of year…even in March. Our wedding date was March 28th, 2009. The weather that day was great and we were able to get some lovely shots outdoors from the church. The wedding ceremony was at Our Lady of the Angels Catholic Church in Cape [...]

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    Anita: Taking a chance on location

    Text by | Published March 1st, 2009 in Real Brides

    When Dave and I got engaged, we knew we wanted to have the wedding in a place where our guests could relax and enjoy themselves for the weekend. We chose Cape May because my parents have a house there and his parents have vacationed there over the years. Our wedding date was before the season [...]

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    Lori: A Morning Wedding and Breakfast Reception

    Text by | Published August 1st, 2008 in Real Brides

    Lori and Brad’s morning ceremony took place at the Cove pavilion, decorated with white flowers and a runner strewn with red petals. The bridal party wore a dark blue and white Hawaiian print. Lori carried calla lilies. The two-hour reception at Aleathea’s Restaurant at the Inn of Cape May featured a breakfast buffet with scrambled [...]

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    Andrea: An Elegant Wedding at the Grand

    Text by | Published October 1st, 2007 in Real Brides

    There was never any doubt in our minds, Cape May was the perfect place to hold our wedding. We both love the city so much and it’s become like our second home. My husband spent every summer of his childhood visiting Cape May and his family has ties to the island that go back to [...]

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    Cindy: A Short and Sweet Beach Wedding

    Text by | Published November 1st, 2006 in Real Brides

    Cindy & Michael asked to have our Love Cape May heart embroidered on beach chairs for their wedding (a talented embroiderer took care of that), and we ended up invited to the ceremony! On the beach next to the Cove pavilion, they set up the custom beach chairs for each guest, who entered to string music. [...]