The Grand Hotel Cape May

ocean and historic mahogany bar. We want to give a HUGE shoutout to the Grand Hotel’s amazing wedding planner/event coordinator, Katlyn Mogavero. She truly went above and beyond for us to ensure our reception was a truly memorable experience. Not only is she very responsive to our emails and questions (day or night), but she is very efficient and offers very creative suggestions and ideas. She also knows a bunch of wonderful vendors which made the wedding planning go so much easier. Katlyn is also so personable and friendly, that we still plan on keeping in touch with her. What started out as strictly a professional relationship evolved into a long-lasting friendship. The prices are also very reasonable. We highly recommend the Grand Hotel and Katlyn as your wedding venue. 

edible planner, Katlyn. From the very beginning, Katlyn was the calm, confident, and endlessly organized presence every couple dreams of having on their wedding team. She anticipated every detail before we even thought of it — timelines, décor, coordination, and all those behind-the-scenes logistics that make the day flow seamlessly. Her communication was always clear and reassuring, and her genuine warmth made us feel like she was personally invested in making our day perfect. On the wedding day itself, Katlyn was everywhere at once — managing vendors, guiding our bridal party, and ensuring every special moment unfolded exactly as planned. We didn’t have to worry about a thing. Our guests are still raving about how smooth, beautiful, and joy-filled the entire day was. If you’re getting married in Cape May, look no further — Katlyn at The Grand Hotel is the absolute best. She turned our vision into a stunning reality and made the whole experience joyful and stress-free. We are forever grateful! 💖

would highly recommend this venue. THANK YOU!

ing planning and day the smoothest and most organized, least stressful process. Her alone would have been worth the choice. The venue itself is beautiful, perfect wedding ambience and setting. The food - actually good, not just good for wedding food good. A few of our guests stayed the weekend and had nothing but the best experience because the hotel itself is really lovely, the beach is 10 steps away. I will never forget how perfect our wedding was because of The Grand and Katlyn, it will forever be apart of our story and it could not have been a more amazing, magical and memorable experience from the beginning. A million stars ⭐️

the wedding planner was attentive, creative, responsive, and super positive. We felt like we were her family. The upper ballroom is a stunning venue with spectacular views and a grandness that cannot be surpassed. Cocktail hour was fun with the bartenders attending quickly to our guests supplying them with delicious specialty cocktails per requests. Butlered hors d'oeuvres flowed seamlessly and seemed to never end. Katlyn kept us on schedule so we got beautiful beach photos and still could enjoy cocktail hour. The dinner filet is a crowd pleaser for sure as well as the salmon; you can't go wrong with their menu. Portions were gracious and left over were just as yummy! The band sounded great in the ballroom and the staff was polite and attentive. Water glasses were always filled and the staff helped set up and break down our decorations. After party at Hemingway's with snacks and dancing was a fabulous place to extend the fun! We look back on this event with much joy and happiness. Thank you, Katlyn and the wonderful staff who made our reception so wonderfully perfect!

the entire grand crew everything went smoothly and stress-free — from start to finish. They brought our plans to life perfectly and handled everything behind the scenes with such professionalism. The hotel has everything you need and more, We’re so grateful for her support and highly recommend her to anyone planning a wedding or special event at the Grand hotel.

veryone who came said they loved it- from the food, rooms, and the view. Everyone who came said it was the best wedding they've ever been to! I could not recommend the Grand Hotel- Cape May enough; everything was perfect!

food was so delicious! I couldn't recommend this venue enough!

elt perfect. The ceremony space was exquisitely set up, with every detail thoughtfully arranged. Our guests couldn't stop raving about how picturesque everything was. After the vows, the cocktail hour and reception space were equally impressive. The elegant décor and ambiance created a warm and inviting atmosphere for our celebration. A special shout-out to our wedding coordinator, Katlyn! She was incredible from start to finish. She anticipated our every need, suggesting ideas we hadn’t even considered and ensuring everything ran smoothly. Her and the entire staff’s attention to detail was remarkable, and it truly made our day stress-free. We couldn't have asked for a better experience. If you’re looking for a wedding venue that combines stunning scenery with exceptional service, we can’t recommend the Grand enough!

mily has been coming to Cape May for years and now my parents have a house in the Villas. We have always adored Cape May and hoped that someday it was going to be the place we devoted ourselves to one another. The moment we walked into the Grand Hotel and met Katlyn Mogavero, I knew the Grand was going to be where my husband and I would get married. Katlyn was(is) personable, excited, professional, thorough and FUN from the very beginning. I went with my mom to view the venue for the first time without thinking I would book it right then and there but I did because of Katlyn :). I called my husband and told him I had to book because of how much I loved Katlyn and what the Grand Hotel had to offer. Katlyn was a major reason that we booked at this venue and I am ELATED that we did. I trusted her with everything! Katlyn was extremely prompt in responding whenever myself or my family had questions regarding planning. She was available for us and made everything feel so smooth in the planning. This was HUGE for us in not having to worry about any confusion or communication delays. We had our ceremony in the sundeck (which is weather permitting- we dodged a bullet because it did rain most of the day except for when we did our pictures and had our ceremony outside!). It was perfect :) The food was AMAZING! When we did our tasting, we were truly impressed with what the chef had to offer. My husband is a chef so he can be hard to please at times so when he was impressed, I knew that was a game changer. All of our guests were raving about the food that night And into the weekend! We chose Chilean sea bass and herb crusted filet for our entrees and many yummy hors d’oeuvres. Everything was cooked to perfection! The Grand Hotel is a one stop shop, when it comes to guests having a place to stay (and neighboring hotels surrounding if it happens to book up- which ours did for such a large wedding) and having a place for a welcome gathering and afterparty- which was basically a club by the end of the night for us. It was truly just the BEST experience all around. Katlyn and her team made Nic and I feel SO special throughout the whole process of wedding planning and especially on the big day, she made sure that we didn't have much to worry about. She made sure we had food in our bellies, a drink in our hands and our dancing shoes ready. She even pulled me into her office to bustle my dress before the reception and had a glass of my favorite wine delivered to me. Katlyn and her team were so accommodating and made our day feel so special and it was! Katlyn has become a close friend throughout all of the planning of our wedding. She was absolutely a joy to work with and I am very sad that it’s over but glad we have created such a wonderful connection. I recommend the Grand Hotel a million times over!!! Thank you SO MUCH to the Grand and especially Katlyn and her team! ❤️❤️❤️ we love you!

atlyn is with you every step of the way to help with the process and make it way less stressful. Our guests raved about the food and raved about how much of a great time they had. We would 1000% recommend anyone looking for a beach wedding at the Jersey Shore to check out The Grand!! Thank you Katlyn and staff for helping us achieve the wedding of our dreams!!

an amazing cocktail/reception room (The Penthouse Ballroom) with amazing views of Cape May, a ton of options with linen colors, a magnificent bar, amazing food, accomodations, outdoor ceremony on their sundeck and an after party at Hemingways on first level of the hotel. The wedding coordinator/planner at the hotel (Katlyn Mogavero) was amazing and worked with us throughout our journey. We would definitely recommend The Grand to anyone considering a wedding in Cape May.

because of Katlyn Mogavero (Director of Sales & Marketing, ACPWC Certified Professional, Wedding Planner). From the very first meeting, Katlyn was professional, personable, organized, knowledgeable, fun and efficient. She made us feel comfortable from the minute we shook her hand. When you're newly engaged and have no idea what you're doing when it comes to planning a wedding, I can't emphasize enough how much of a relief it is to have a person like Katlyn in your corner. Throughout the entire process, she guided us along, easing our worries, giving us advice and recommendations through her years of experience in the industry. She helped us pick our table linen colors in less than 5-minutes, a decision I was harping on for far longer than I'd like to admit. She answered every email concisely and with urgency. If all of the above doesn't sell you on The Grand, maybe feedback from our guests might - (The Grand hosted our 160 person wedding reception) -"The food was hot when it came to our table, large portions, and delicious" -"That was one fabulous wedding - the setting, ocean view, food - spectacular" -"The service was phenomenal - friendly, efficient, amazing bar service and wait staff" Everybody at The Grand was so accommodating, answered all of our questions and made hosting a large reception as easy as it could be. I would recommend them over and over again.

edding planning process, was super organized and attentive, and a ray of sunshine throughout the entire process! The Grand Hotel is beautiful! Due to the tropical storm, we moved our ceremony to the fifth floor and it was amazing. Katlyn had our back up plan ready and made this change seamless. Our cocktail hour and reception were held on the first floor near and in the grand ballroom! We had a stationed style dinner and all guests had nothing but wonderful things to say about all of the food, cocktail hour included. We have stayed at the Grand Hotel a few times throughout the wedding planning process and plan to return for our anniversary. Everything about our day beautiful and we cannot thank Katlyn or The Grand Hotel enough!

ely our wedding was an absolutely perfect day/weekend. Every detail was perfect. We were not stressed at all during planning and wedding. Our guests raved about everything. The food was awesome! We plan to come back for a getaway, maybe an anniversary celebration, and our guests all want to return as well!

attentive, super communicative, and brings a burst of positive energy that sets the mood of the wedding from day one of meeting her all the way up to and through the big day. Getting married on the beach is a dream - but many places require permits. The GH takes care of that and has breath-taking views from its 5th floor ballroom. All the guests complimented the amazing food and said there was SO much of it too. The banquet staff were wonderful and the ballroom looked awesome. Thank you, Katlyn and staff for making our dream wedding a reality!

all of our emails) and even provided a detailed list of what is needed for the big day. We had a room block for our guests and everyone was happy with their rooms. Overall, our experience at the Grand Hotel surpassed all expectations. We are forever grateful to everyone at the Grand Hotel for making our special day truly unforgettable and would recommend this venue to anyone looking to have a magical wedding.

solutely loved working with her and the other friendly staff at the Grand. I knew I wanted to get married at the Grand after seeing the amazing views from 5th floor ballroom and the sundeck and it did not disappoint. All the guests complimented the food and I particularly loved the lobster mac and cheese. The banquet staff were wonderful and the ballroom looked awesome. Partying at Hemingways afterwards was also a guest favorite. Amazing venue all around!

lf was so clean and had very friendly staff. From the day we met the wedding coordinator, Katlyn, she was absolutely fabulous to work with! She was one of the main reasons we chose The Grand as our wedding venue. Everything you read about her online is so true! She is so personable and paid attention to every detail. She made the wedding planning process so easy. She is so organized, and she provided us with so much helpful information and ideas. She was very responsive to all of our emails, no matter what time of day or week it was. She would respond to us very quickly. She helped make or wedding day everything we could have envisioned it to be. We were so happy with our decision to have out wedding with The Grand Hotel of Cape May & Katlyn!

rdinator, was AMAZING and helped us throughout the planning process from the minute we booked our date until the final song of our wedding night:) We could not have asked for a more wonderful person to have as our day of coordinator!! The food was amazing, drinks were flowing, and the decor set up was everything we could have dreamed of and more! As the bride and groom, we did not worry about anything other than enjoying the night with each other and our family and friends. We would recommend the Grand Hotel to our closet loved ones. If you plan on having your wedding in Cape May, you can't go wrong!! Thank you for making our wedding day so special:)

and ceremony and reception space was just what we were looking for. I wish Katlyn could coordinate all my parties for the rest of time!

ill become your best friend! Not only is she a coordinator, but she is also a certified wedding planner. She makes herself readily available via email, and overall makes the wedding planning process way easier than usual! All the little details that brides usually worry about, Katlyn always does her best to make sure those things are handled and resolved. Our guests were very impressed regarding how smoothly everything transitioned throughout the day. Staff made sure that leftovers were brought to our room at the end of the evening, decor was properly packed up, and made sure our guests were satisfied. This venue is the perfect location for a classic Jersey Shore style wedding!

d and was extremely helpful at coordinating the vendors when we had to move our ceremony inside due to rain. The food was delicious and the preferred vendor list (along with Katlyn's guidance) made finding local vendors easy. Overall, we couldn't have asked for a better day and are grateful to the team for making our wedding perfect and memorable!

aking all of our dreams come true!

the venue, food, staff, and accommodations. I can't say enough about Katlyn...she is a wedding planner god send. She was incredible from day one. She helped guide us throughout the entire planning process, answered all of my emails literally almost immediately, and made sure our day was perfect. Katlyn and the team decorated for our ceremony and reception exactly how we wanted and we honestly didn't have to worry about anything all day. The Grand is exactly what I envisioned for our day. We highly recommend this venue!

ts from our guests about the venue. From the staff, to the food, to the accommodations, the cleanliness, everything was beyond perfect. Not to mention, Katlyn just blew everything out of the water. She made sure we did not have one ounce of stress throughout our planning process, always handled everything with such grace, and was ALWAYS available when I needed her during the planning process. Like literally ALWAYS answered my emails within 5 minutes. She is such a wonderful person who you can really tell loves what she does. She was the reason we chose the venue and the reason as to why our wedding day was perfect from beginning to end. Best venue, food, accommodations, room and staff EVER!

s from the ballroom, a full view of the ocean! Our guests raved about the food, the experience, and location of the The Grand! And Katlyn was the most helpful!! She answered any and every question we had, provided suggestions- that we loved, and was more than we could ever ask for! The day of our wedding went perfectly and it was all because of her! We are so thankful for The Grand and Katlyn making all of our dreams come true! I wouldn't change a thing!

ight to answer any of our questions. Our guests raved about her & how perfect everything was. I would recommend Katlyn & The Grand to anyone considering getting married in Cape May, NJ.

question we had, and there were many. She gave us a large list of vendors for everything we could need and they were fantastic. The weekend of our wedding she had everything handled so that we could just relax and enjoy our special time. The venue itself, ceremony areas, as well as banquet rooms are beautiful. The food and drinks were amazing. All of our guests loved their rooms. The staff truly went above and beyond to take care of us. I would highly recommend Katlyn, and The Grand Hotel for your wedding.

or having our ceremony indoors couldn't have been any more amazing. Katlyn, Kelly Anne and the rest of the staff really went out of their way to ensure our day was as fantastic as it could possibly be. The views from the cocktail hour room and ballroom are unrivaled. Our guests kept complimenting the food, the service, and the venue as a whole. Highly recommend to anyone who is thinking of getting married here.

(special thanks to Dawn). Most importantly, Katlyn is absolutely incredible. She is responsive, knowledgeable and extremely helpful. Our wedding at the Grand was amazing and I would recommend to anyone.

t of trusted vendors and they did not disappoint in the least. All of the suggested vendors that Katlyn supplies are professional, kind, and extremely talented. Every bride and groom should be lucky enough to work with such phenomenal people such as Katlyn and her team at The Grand!

at we were comfortable, had all we needed and was beyond organized. I couldn’t recommend the Grand Hotel any more for a wedding! It was absolutely unfortunate that it rained but Kaitlyn made sure I was happy with having the indoor ceremony.