This oceanside property, which recently completed a $25 million renovation restoring it to its former grandeur, handles more than 75 weddings a year, and offers a range of options to enchant any couple.

“With 106 rooms, a ballroom that can seat up to 300, gourmet catering, an on-site event planner, the Cape May Day Spa, and a staff committed to making that special day even more special, we are unique in Cape May,” says Patrick Logue, director of sales and marketing.

The beauty and serenity of Cape May alone allows for a truly memorable event. “I’ve arranged weddings on the beach at sunrise, couples arriving at Congress Hall by horse and carriage, brides in period Victorian wedding gowns, twilight ceremonies on the lawn, and even Mummers-themed spectaculars that result in once-in-a-lifetime experiences for each and every couple,” says Julie Yeager, weddings and social events manager. And with each wedding package comes an oceanview room for the bride and groom.

For couples who prefer a more intimate setting, the Virginia Hotel, a 24-room sister property located just two blocks away, provides the perfect alternative. You can even reserve the entire facility for your wedding party and immediate family, affording the ultimate in personal luxury, convenience, and service. (251 Beach Avenue, Cape May; contact Julie Yeager at 888-944-1816 for Congress Hall; www.congresshall.com, or Maria McFadden at 800-732-4236 for the Virginia Hotel; www.virginiahotel.com.)