A wedding weekend in Cape May gives you more time to settle in and celebrate with the people you love. At Willow Creek Winery, couples can plan several parts of the celebration in one vineyard setting, from the rehearsal dinner to the ceremony, reception, and time with guests the next day.
Willow Creek Winery in Cape May offers couples a full wedding weekend on a 50-acre vineyard, including rehearsal dinner, multiple ceremony settings, a ballroom reception for up to 350 guests, and a relaxed next-day experience. In-house wine service, estate grounds for photography, and a single events contact for planning make it straightforward to build a multi-day celebration in one location.
That is something our team is happy to help you plan. From a rehearsal dinner among the vines to a ceremony on the Estate Lawn, a reception in our beautifully crafted post-and-beam ballroom, blending rustic charm with elegance, and a relaxed next-day brunch, the weekend unfolds here naturally. Here’s how to put it together.
Building Your Wedding Weekend at Willow Creek
Every great wedding weekend has a rhythm to it. Arrive, settle in, celebrate, and linger a little longer than you planned. At Willow Creek, the spaces and team are here to support that full arc, from your rehearsal dinner the night before to a relaxed morning after the event.
Start the Night Before: Rehearsal Dinner
Doing your rehearsal dinner here, the evening before your wedding, means your family and wedding party arrive on the day already comfortable with the space. That calm carries into everything that follows.
We support rehearsal dinners as a standalone event, and our events team keeps planning simply with a single main contact. If you are considering a peak season date between May and October, reaching out early can give you the best range of options. Our team can help you talk through timing based on your plans.
Choosing Your Ceremony Setting
We offer multiple ceremony settings, and each one creates a different feel for the day. The Winemaker’s Patio, a brick patio at Winemaker’s Hall, is intimate and grounded. After the ceremony, guests move naturally to the cocktail hour on the vineyard patio.
The Estate Lawn sits at the front of the 50-acre vineyard with views across the vines. It creates a sense of scale and arrival. And for couples who want the vineyard itself as their backdrop, our vineyard vista locations put the rows behind you during the ceremony.
Cocktail Hour
While you’re off taking portraits, your guests are settled in at the Vineyard Patio, with wine service and butlered hors d’oeuvres making the rounds.
The Vineyard Patio accommodates up to 350 guests. Couples who want to add extra touches can ask the events team about options, including enhancements available for their event.
Dinner in the Ballroom
Our ballroom seats up to 350 guests. Weddings include details that help the day feel polished and well supported, including ivory damask linens, wooden cross-back chairs, 60-inch round tables, flatware, china, wine and water glasses, cake cutting, and a coffee and tea station. Food and beverage service details vary by package, and your venue coordinator can walk you through the options that fit your guest count and style.
Micro and intimate weddings of 25 to 75 guests have a Traditional plated package, while a Cocktail-style package accommodates up to 100. Enhancements like a sangria bar, champagne toast setup, additional bar staff, and a late-night snack station are worth exploring with the events team.
The Bar
Our in-house bar pours estate wines. Couples who want beer or liquor at their wedding can bring those in through a designated New Jersey distributor. We provide trained bartenders, and any remaining outside alcohol is secured after the event for next-day pickup.
A minimum wine purchase applies to all weddings, generally one case per 40 guests and one favor bottle per two guests of legal drinking age. Your coordinator will walk through the specifics with you.
Getting Ready and Taking Photos
The Rosé Room, our bridal dressing room, is available from 8:00 a.m. to the start of cocktail hour on your wedding day, giving you a comfortable place to get ready on site. For portraits, photographers tend to return to the same spots: the vineyard rows at golden hour, the lush gardens, and the life-sized Alice in Wonderland fantasy chessboard, which is one of those details guests genuinely remember. Grounds access for photos is included with your booking.
Conclusion
A wedding weekend at Willow Creek Winery isn’t something you need to build from scratch. The ceremony spaces, the reception space, the cottages, and the support of our team all come together on one estate in Cape May. Whether your guest list is 25 or 350, the weekend can be as full or as relaxed as you want it to be. We’ll help you make it yours.
Ready to start planning? Contact our team to schedule a personalized tour and consultation. Visit our Weddings page to explore pricing and next steps.
FAQs
How far ahead should we book?
For peak season dates between May and October, it is smart to reach out as early as possible to explore availability and options.
Can we bring beer and liquor?
Yes. Beer and liquor may be brought in from any designated New Jersey distributor. We provide trained bartenders, and any remaining outside alcohol is secured after the event for next-day pickup.
When is the final headcount due?
Your final guest count, meal selections, and food allergy information are due 28 days before your wedding day.
Can outside vendors work our event?
Yes. Our events team can help guide you through planning and share recommended vendors for details such as decor or entertainment.