Cape May Weddings - Receptions

a Cape May Wedding Reception to Remember.

Located in the heart of Victorian Cape May, the Southern Mansion will be a unique place for your dream Cape May Wedding reception.

Various options in using our facility for your wedding reception will be your best choice for a lovely, intimate event. If you are looking for a unique, romantic and intimate venue to celebrate your wedding, the Southern Mansion is looking forward to welcome you and your guests!

Please contact us for a price estimate and complete wedding packages: weddings@southernmansion.com.

Sample Menus

Cocktail Hour

Cocktail Hour
Sit-Down Menu
Buffet Menu
Station Reception
Southern Style Barbecue
Southern Mansion High Tea

Southern Mansion Displays
International Cheese and Gourmet Breads Presentation
Grilled Seasonal Vegetable Display
Assorted Crudités with Creamy Homemade Dipping Sauce
Crab Pâté and Garlic Croustinis
Spinach or Artichoke Dip and Gourmet Crackers
Smoked Salmon Display
Fruit and Baked Brie with Raspberry Sauce

Butlered hors d’oeuvres - Cold
Assorted Tea Sandwiches
Roma Tomato and Basil Bruschetta
Russian Eggs
Jumbo Shrimp Cocktail

Butlered hors d’oeuvres - Hot
Assorted Mini Quiche
Chicken and Pineapple Satay
Portabella Mushroom Rockefeller Clams Casino
Scallops Wrapped in Bacon
Crab Imperial and Spinach Stuffed Mushrooms
Baby Lamb Chops
Puff Pastry Spring Rolls
Marinated Flank Steak and Mushroom Skewers
Coconut Shrimp
Petite Beef Wellingtons
Crab Puffs
Tuna Bites
Beer Steamed Shrimp
Cheese Quesadillas
Thai Style Chicken Satay
Shrimp Wrapped in Puff Pastry

Sit-Down Menu All Receptions Include Fresh Breads and Butter, Coffee and Tea Service

Soups	Salads

Italian Wedding Soup
Broccoli, Cheddar Cheese and Bacon
Shrimp Bisque
Cape May Clam Chowder
Roasted Red Pepper and Crab Bisque
Maine Lobster Bisque

Classic Caesar Salad
Roma Tomato and Fresh Mozzarella
Mixed Wild Field Greens
Key West Caesar
Spinach and Romaine Salad
Roasted Beet and Goat Cheese with Balsamic Sauce

Entrées All Entrées include Fresh Herb Roasted Vegetables and Chef’s Choice Potato or Rice

Filet Mignon
French Crout, Sauce Béarnaise, Merlot Reduction Demi Glace

Chicken Maria
Shrimp and Lobster Risotto Stuffed Chicken Breast,
Provence Herbs, Creamy Vegetable or Lemon-Garlic Sauce

Chicken Marsala
Herbed Succulent Chicken Breasts
in Marsala and Mushroom Sauce

Mediterranean Chicken
Roma Tomato, Fresh Spinach, Asiago and Romano Cheeses,
Lemon Basil Glace, Sun Dried Tomato and Herb Rice Pilaf

Chicken Cordon Bleu
Smoked Ham, Imported Swiss Cheese, Wild Mushroom Cream, Herb Rice Pilaf

Osso Bucco
Braised Veal Shank, Garlic Mash Potatoes, Veal Jus

Crab Cakes
Twin Petit Cakes, Roasted Red Pepper Cream,
Pan Seared Lobster and Shrimp Risotto Cake

Turbans of Fresh Jersey Flounder
Butter, White Wine, and Lemon Herb Beurre Blanc, Herb Rice Pilaf
(available stuffed with Crab Imperial at an additional charge)

Salmon Imperial
Fresh Filet, Lump Crab Imperial, Citrus Dill Beurre Blanc,
Black Caviar Garnish Herb Rice Pilaf

Herb Encrusted Salmon
Butter Cracker Herb Crust, Fresh Dill Cream, Herb Rice Pilaf

Sit-Down Enhancements

Stuffed Tenderloin of Beef
Provence Herb Rub, Champagne Mushroom Duxelles, Sauce Béarnaise

Filet of Beef Wellington
Puff Pastry Wrap, Truffle Infused Pate,
Sliced Mushrooms, Merlot Demi Glace

Stuffed Shrimp
Gulf Shrimp, Lump Crab Imperial, Lemon Lime Infused Butter,
White Wine, Herb Rice Pilaf

Cape May Surf & Turf
Jumbo Lump Crab Cakes and Petit Filet Mignon

Filet Mignon and Jumbo Shrimp Imperial
Filet Mignon and Two Jumbo Shrimp
Stuffed with Crab Imperial

Grilled Veal Chops and Flounder Francaise
Charbroiled Veal Chops with Egg Battered Flounder
Topped with Lemon White Wine Butter Sauce

Buffet Menu - includes Garden Fresh Vegetable du Jour, Chef’s Choice Potato, appropriate Sauces, Breads and Condiments

Salads

Tossed Wild Field Greens Classic Caesar Salad

Roma Tomato and Fresh Mozzarella Salad

Fresh Seasonal Fruit

Entrées

Meats
Sliced Tenderloin of Beef with Sauce Béarnaise
Brown Sugar Virginia Baked Ham
Roast Prime Rib of Beef au Jus
Roast Loin of Pork
Beef Tips and Mushrooms

Pasta
Penne Pasta with Fresh Roma Tomato and Basil
Baked Ziti with Pepperoni Marinara Baked Ravioli Alfredo

Poultry
Chicken Sicilian Chicken Maria
Chicken Marsala Chicken Cordon Bleu
Caribbean Chicken

Seafood
Turbans of Fresh Jersey Flounder
Shrimp and Scallop Scampi
Petit Crab Cakes with Roasted Red Pepper Cream

Station Reception

Classic Caesar or Mixed Field Greens Salad
International Cheese and Gourmet Breads Presentation
Grilled Seasonal Vegetable Display
Fruit and Baked Brie with Raspberry Sauce
Crab Pâté and Garlic Croustinis
Smoked Salmon Display
Spinach or Artichoke Dip and Crackers
Assorted Crudités with Creamy Homemade Dipping Sauce

Carving Station
Top Round of Beef Roast Breast of Turkey
Roast Loin of Pork Virginia Baked Ham

Carving Enhancements
Sliced Tenderloin of Beef with Sauce Béarnaise
Brown Sugar Virginia Baked Ham
Roast Prime Rib of Beef au Jus
New Zealand Rack of Lamb

Pasta Station
Choice of Three Pastas and Three Delectable Sauces

Sauté Station
Shrimp and Scallop al Fresca
Fresh Jersey Clams Aglio y Olio
Caribbean Chicken
Shrimp Scampi

Seafood Station:
Includes U-peeled steamed Shrimp, fresh Jersey Clams, Oysters, appropriate sauces and condiments. Cocktail shrimp, Snow crab claws, Steamed Main Lobster are available at additional cost

Sweets Table:
Includes a rich display of mini-cannolis, assorted cookies, scones, assorted mini-tarts and pastry.

Twin Chocolate Fountain:
Includes twin chocolate fountains (white and dark) and a choice of two of the following items: Strawberries, Tropical fruit chunks, Pineapple wedges, Fresh Melon, Ripe Bananas, Cream Puffs, Biscotti, Pound Cake, Graham Crackers.

Southern Style Barbecue - Includes Fresh Rolls, Southwestern Corn Bread, Butter, Condiments, Iced Tea & Lemonade and Cold Watermelon

Entrées	Accompaniments

	Southern Fried Chicken Barbecued Chicken Barbecued Roast Loin of Pork Baby Back Spare Ribs Barbecued Brisket of Beef Grilled Top Sirloin Steaks	Corn on the Cob Baked Macaroni and Cheese Pasta Salad Classic Macaroni Salad Cajun Red Potato Salad Creamy Cole Slaw Southern Baked Beans Tossed Mixed Field Greens Salad

Southern Mansion High Tea

Assorted Teas and Coffee
Tea Sandwiches
International Cheese Display
Ranchero Spread with Fried Tortillas
Spinach and Artichoke Spread
Coconut Chicken
Pub Style Seafood Cocktail

Crab and Asparagus Tureen
Pound Cake
Biscotti
Brownies
Assorted Cookies
Tea Scones

Wedding

Specials

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