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How To Get Married on the Beaches of Cape May County

Photo by Kaitlin Noel Photography

There’s nothing better than saying “I Do” with South Jersey’s beautiful beaches as your backdrop. If you’re considering exchanging vows on one of Cape May County’s beaches, here’s how to get started.

Avalon
Approval is required. Beach receptions, open flames, alcohol, temporary structures and amplified music are not permitted. For more information, contact Avalon Borough Hall at (609) 967-5924.

Cape May
Approval is required. Fees vary. Beach receptions, alcohol and benches are not permitted. Please visit capemaycity.com under Ceremonial Arrangements to select your location. For more information, contact the Clerk’s Office at (609) 884-9534.

Cape May Point
Approval and insurance are required. There is an application fee and refundable deposit, contingent upon an inspection by the Department of Public Works. Beach receptions and alcohol are not permitted. For more information, please visit capemaypoint.org or call (609) 884-8468 ext 12.

Lower Township
No approval is required. Beach receptions and alcohol are not permitted. For more information, contact (609) 886-2005.

North Wildwood
North Wildwood does not allow beach weddings.

Ocean City
Approval is required. Beach receptions, alcohol and fires are not permitted. For more information, contact the City Clerk’s Office at (609) 525-9283 or find the Beach Wedding Permit Application online at ocnj.us

Sea Isle City
No approval is required. Beach receptions, alcohol, and fires are not permitted. For more information, contact Sea Isle City at (609) 263-4461.

Stone Harbor
Approval is required. A written request must be submitted to the Clerk’s Office at 9508 Second Ave., Stone Harbor, NJ 08247. The letter should include the couple’s name, contact information, date, time requested for the wedding, and the beach location. Arbors, chairs and alcohol are not permitted. For more information, contact the Borough of Stone Harbor at (609) 368-6800.

Upper Township
Approval is required. Alcohol and open fires are not permitted. For more information, contact the Municipal Clerk at (609) 628-2011 ext. 280.

Wildwood
Approval is required. Beach receptions and alcohol are not permitted. For more information, contact the City Clerk’s office at (609) 522-2444 ext 2209.

Wildwood Crest
Approval and insurance are required. Beach receptions, tents, alcohol, and open fires are not permitted. For more information, contact the Borough of Wildwood Crest at (609) 522-5176 ext 109.